EFF says Apple should support iOS developers in Lodsys patent threats

Digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation has called on Apple to defend iOS developers from the threat of a patent lawsuit from Lodsys over in-app purchasing functionality in iOS apps.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 38

iOS apps with in-app purchasing being approved by Apple again [u]

Following a series of legal threats by patent holder Lodsys, Apple has temporarily suspended approval of at least some iOS applications that utilize the in-app purchasing feature [updated].

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 22

iOS developers face legal threats over Apple's in-app purchase system

A number of iOS developers were hit with legal threats this week, alleging patent infringement through utilizing Apple's in-app purchasing feature for App Store software.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 44

Amazon Cloud adds support for Apple's iOS; UK Queen orders an iPad

Amazon has silently added support for browser-based playback of music in its new cloud streaming service on iOS-powered devices. Also, after using iPads owned by Princes Wills and Harry, the Queen of the United Kingdom decided to buy her own.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 83

Apple releases iOS 4.3.3 with fixes for location database controversy

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.3.3 for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, addressing issues related to location data stored in a database file on devices running iOS 4.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 35

Apple now world's second-largest buyer of accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones

The multitude of sensors found in devices like the iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch have made Apple the second-largest buyer of microelectromechanical sensors, with the company positioned to overtake market leader Samsung.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 9

Sources: Apple utilizing 'iCloud' internally, service to be more than music

Apple has begun adopting the "iCloud" name within several products currently under development, suggesting the appropriately labeled moniker is indeed the frontrunner for the company's soon-to-debut Internet cloud service, which will span beyond streaming music, AppleInsider has learned.

Kasper Jade 15 years ago 74

After Q2 decline, Apple's iPad shipments expected to double in Q3 fiscal 2011

Apple is believed to be ramping up shipments of the iPad 2, especially the white model, to reach 100 percent sequential growth in the company's third quarter of fiscal 2011, according to one analyst.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 18

Apple's Samsung lawsuit reveals over 60 million iPod touch sold

In its legal complaint against Samsung concerning intellectual property infringement claims, Apple revealed a series of new sales figures for iPads, iPhones and the iPod touch, offering a glimpse at Q2 sales and indicating just how much the iPod touch supports the iOS App Store.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 17

Apple hit with class-action suit over iPhone in-app game currency purchases

A new class-action lawsuit takes issue with free iPhone games that feature in-app purchases, alleging that Apple's App Store makes it easy for children to rack up credit card charges without realizing they are spending real-world money.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 127

Apple releases iOS 4.3.2 with fixes for FaceTime, 3G connectivity

Apple on Thursday released iOS 4.3.2, an incremental update for its mobile operating system that addresses frozen screens during FaceTime calls and issues that prevented international users from connecting to 3G networks.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 52

Mysterious 'ix.Mac.MarketingName' listed as supported Apple device for iOS apps

A number of universal applications on the iOS App Store have listed an unknown product placeholder name — "ixMac.MarketingName" — as a compatible device, fueling speculation that Apple could be poised introduce apps on a new device.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 49

Apple hiring away PR execs from Nintendo, Activision - rumor

Reports have emerged that Apple has poached two PR executives from gaming giants Nintendo and Activision in a continued push to establish iOS as a dominant gaming platform.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 29

iOS 4.3.2 rumored to bring bug fixes, improvements within 2 weeks

Apple is rumored to release another incremental update to its mobile operating system in the form of iOS 4.3.2, said to include bug fixes and enhancements when it arrives in the next few weeks.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 35

Interest in Apple's iPhone reaches record high among teens

Apple has achieved a record 17 percent iPhone market share among teens, a new survey has found, with an additional 37 percent of respondents indicating interest in buying an iPhone in the next 6 months.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 21

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