Briefly: Adobe PDF on iOS; Lion security; WebKit trademark

Adobe has released a new application that allows PDF file conversions in iOS. Also, a security issue related to Lightweight Directory Access Protocol has been discovered in Mac OS X Lion. Finally, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is opposing Apple's application for the WebKit trademark.

Chris Smith 14 years ago 18

Briefly: Mac OS X 10.7.2 build; iOS market share; Starbucks promotion

Apple recently issued a new build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 along with the eighth beta release of iCloud for Lion. Also, Research in Motion and Microsoft suffered heavy market share losses last quarter as Apple's iOS and Google's Android continue to grow. Finally, Starbucks is said to be adding TV shows and extended e-book previews, in addition to apps and music, as part of its "Pick of the Week" promotions.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 14

RIM's BlackBerry music service to cost $5 a month for 50 songs

New details on Research in Motion's rumored BlackBerry Messenger music service have emerged, with the mini-subscription plan expected to cost $5 a month for 50 songs when it arrives this fall.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 75

Apple, Nokia show continued interest in InterDigital patents

Following Google's purchase of Motorola, a new report claims that Apple is still interested in acquiring InterDigital, as are Nokia, Qualcomm and others in the wireless industry.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 4

Apple predicted to 'strike back' at Google with its own patent purchase

Following Google's bid to purchase Motorola Mobility, Apple is predicted to strike a deal — perhaps with competitors Nokia or RIM — to consolidate its already significant patent portfolio and better position itself both offensively and defensively.

Chris Smith 14 years ago 57

iPad competitors still can't match Apple's design efficiencies

As hardware makers struggle to compete with the iPad in terms of sales, they also can't match Apple's design efficiency, which helps to keep the iPad's costs down, one analysis has found.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 78

Kodak may sell patent being used in lawsuits against Apple, RIM

Eastman Kodak Co. is said to be considering the sale of one of its most valuable patents, an invention that is the key component of lawsuits against smartphone makers Apple and Research in Motion.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 16

Beleaguered RIM to lay off 2,000 employees, 11% of workforce

Research in Motion, which has seen its BlackBerry lineup struggle against Apple's iPhone and Google Android, announced on Monday that it will cut 2,000 jobs, or about 10.5 percent of its workforce.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 78

Apple paid $2.6B lion's share of $4.5B Nortel patent acquisition

Apple supplied more than half of the $4.5 billion paid by a consortium of companies to acquire Nortel's patent portfolio, new regulatory filings show.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 37

RIM rumored to cease production of 'weak' selling Wi-Fi PlayBook [u]

Only a few months after it first went on sale, the Wi-Fi-only model of Research in Motion's PlayBook touchscreen tablet is rumored to be discontinued, as it has failed to compete with Apple's market leading iPad. [Updated with response from RIM]

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 75

46% of smartphone buyers prefer Apple's iOS, 32% choose Google Android

Among consumers who plan to buy a smartphone in the next three months, the iPhone is the top choice, with nearly half of all prospective buyers choosing Apple.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 69

Nielsen: Apple's iPhone growing, Android flat as smartphone sales surge

Smartphone sales in the U.S. have become a majority of new mobile phone sales, and Apple's iPhone is leading that growth while Android has plateaued, according to the latest data from Nielsen.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 92

Direct revenue from mobile 'app stores' expected to top $14B in 2012

Software sales from Apple's mobile App Store as well as competing options like the Android Market are expected to continue their huge growth in the coming years, reaching $14.1 billion in direct revenue in 2012 and nearly $40 billion by 2015.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 15

Broad multitouch patent granted to Apple seen as 'huge blow' to rivals

Apple this week was awarded an iPhone-related patent first filed in December of 2007, a victory that intellectual property experts believe will be significant.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 115

With more than $70B in cash, Apple could buy Nokia, RIM, HTC & Motorola

Apple's cash is expected to top $70 billion at the conclusion of its current fiscal quarter, a sum so massive it could buy out rivals Nokia, Research in Motion, HTC and Motorola Mobility, according to a new analysis.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 290

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