Briefly: Apple MEMS microphones, EU to rule on Google's Motorola takeover

Apple passed Samsung as the world's largest buyer of miniscule MEMS microphones in 2011, while a European Union judgment on Google's proposed buyout of Motorola Mobility is set to take place in February.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 7

Microsoft's Windows falls 6% on slow PC sales

Despite meeting expectations for its fiscal second quarter, Microsoft saw a decline in its bread and butter Windows business, causing net revenue fall slightly for the three months ending on Dec. 31.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 64

Photography pioneer Kodak files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Unable to maintain a steady supply of money from its digital imaging patents, storied photography pioneer Eastman Kodak announced late Wednesday that it is filing for chapter 11 business reorganization and bankruptcy protection.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 54

AT&T introduces larger, costlier data plans: $30 for 3GB, $20 for 300MB

In a bid to cope with ever increasing data usage from subscribers, AT&T has introduced new data plans for smartphone and tablet users, adding additional cap space but also charging customers more. The new plans max out at 5GB with tethering for $50 per month.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 82

'Cultish' secrecy, 'iBuddy' system & paid lunches all part of Apple's HQ

A new look at Apple's corporate headquarters offers an idea of what it's like for employees to work there, including the legendary emphasis on secrecy, and the fact that there are no free lunches provided after an employee's first-day orientation.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 51

Yahoo cofounder Jerry Yang resigns

Yahoo announced the resignation of its cofounder Jerry Yang today, stating that he is leaving to pursue other interests.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 21

Apple axes last remaining Mac purchase rebate

Apple's promotion that offered a $100 rebate to customers who purchased a Mac and qualifying printer has been discontinued with no alternative incentives announced.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 10

Apple targets Galaxy S II, 9 other Samsung smartphones in new German suit

Apple's latest lawsuits against Samsung have asked a German court to ban the sale of the Galaxy S II and nine other smartphones, along with five tablet models.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 93

iOS chief Scott Forstall called Apple's 'CEO-in-waiting'

Though Apple just went through a major regime change in 2011, a new book declares that the company's senior vice president of iOS Software, Scott Forstall, is its "CEO-in-waiting."

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 60

Samsung seeks $1B bond to expand Texas processor plant

Samsung is in talks with banks to acquire $1 billion to fund an expansion at its facility in Austin, Texas that is said to be the source of A5 processors powering the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and could possibly be the factory responsible for Apple's next generation A6 chip bound for the rumored iPad 3.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 35

Briefly: High priced 'Wintel' tablets, Dutch iTunes Match

Intel and Microsoft need to strike a deal or Windows 8 tablets might be priced out of reach for most consumers and Apple officially launches iTunes Match in the Netherlands.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 23

Legal pressure from Apple prompts cancelation of Steve Jobs action figure

An action figure from Hong Kong designed to look like late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been canceled, after Apple's legal team and the Jobs family threatened the company behind the toy.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 32

Apple developing new all-glass French store in Aix en Provence

Apple is developing a futuristic new retail store design for Aix en Provence, France which creates an outdoor appearance using a wraparound transparent glass facade around three sides of the building.

Dan Dilger 14 years ago 27

Apple jumps 9 spots to become 8th most valuable brand in the world

Apple was ranked the eighth most valuable brand of the world in 2011, with an estimated total value of $33.49 billion, making it bigger than Disney, Mercedes-Benz and Budweiser.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 128

FTC reportedly adding Google+ to antitrust investigation amid search controversy

In the wake of a recent controversy surrounding Google's decision to feature Google+ content in its search results, the company will face scrutiny of its social networking service from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as part of an antitrust probe, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 23

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