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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Samsung value drops $10B as investors fear it being cut out of Apple supply chain
Concern that Samsung could lose orders for dynamic random access memory from Apple caused the company's stock to drop 6 percent on Wednesday. ( 10 comments )
Mac-bound Retina displays will cost Apple a $92 premium from suppliers
LCD screens capable of becoming Retina displays for Apple's next-generation Macs are currently available in the supply chain, but they come at a premium as high as $92 over regular screens. ( 21 comments )
Sprint won't profit from carrying Apple's iPhone until 2015, has no regrets
Sprint's CEO views his company's up front payment to offer the iPhone as a long-term investment that won't see any returns until 2015. ( 23 comments )
4" screens for Apple's next iPhone will be built as soon as June
A trio of screen suppliers are reportedly gearing up to begin production of 4-inch displays for Apple's next iPhone as soon as next month, putting the device on track for a fall launch. ( 92 comments )
Apple grows to 7.9% of all mobile phones sold worldwide
Though it only sells smartphones, Apple represents nearly 8 percent of all worldwide mobile phone sales, making it the third-largest handset maker. ( 14 comments )
Apple ordering screens sized at least 4" for next iPhone - WSJ
Apple has begun placing orders for a new, larger screen that will measure at least four inches diagonally, according to a new report. ( 74 comments )
Apple argues plaintiffs are too vague in class action lawsuit over Siri
Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a set of class-action lawsuits, which accuse the company of falsely advertising its Siri voice assistant feature for the iPhone 4S, under the grounds that the plaintiffs did not specify exactly what claims led them to purchase the device. ( 22 comments )
China Mobile 'actively talking' to Apple about iPhone cooperation
China Mobile revealed on Wednesday that it is in ongoing negotiations with Apple to bring the iPhone to its network. ( 6 comments )
HTC handsets held up at US customs due to ITC injunction over Apple patent
Taiwanese handset maker HTC revealed on Tuesday that shipments of its HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE devices have been delayed because they are being reviewed by U.S. Customs to check for compliance with an injunction by the International Trade Commission. ( 29 comments )
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
'Social Network' scribe signs on to adapt official Steve Jobs biography
Aaron Sorkin, the award-winning writer who wrote the screenplay for The Social Network, has agreed to adapt Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. ( 20 comments )
Tim Cook meets with Speaker of the House John Boehner
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook met with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner on Tuesday for reasons yet to be reported. ( 53 comments )
Quicktime for Windows update brings host of security fixes
Apple on Tuesday released Quicktime 7.7.2 for Windows PCs to fix a total of 17 security vulnerabilities, most of which don't affect Mac users as patches were included in OS X software updates. ( 9 comments )
Judge denies Apple, publishers' motion to dismiss e-book civil suit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied petitions by both Apple and a group of five major publishing houses to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing the companies of collusion in e-book price fixing. ( 28 comments )
Remote control iPad interface reportedly outlined for rumored Apple HDTV
An uncorroborated report claims to have knowledge of how Apple is planning to use the iPad with a much rumored unannounced television, saying that the tablet will run dedicated remote control apps featuring an enhanced UI. ( 20 comments )
Smaller iPad seen boosting Apple's sales to schools, gamers
A smaller, more affordable iPad could increase Apple's tablet sales not only to schools and students, but also to people who play games on mobile devices, a new analysis concludes. ( 81 comments )
Apple, Disney working to bring WatchESPN app to Apple TV
Apple is currently in talks with Disney to bring the WatchESPN application, currently found on iPhone and iPad, to its Apple TV set-top box. ( 12 comments )
Greenpeace projects giant images onto Apple HQ in protest for cleaner iCloud
Greenpeace took its push for a "clean" iCloud to Apple's Cupertino, Calif., campus this week, projecting images onto the main building of its corporate headquarters. ( 86 comments )
Apple's next iMacs also rumored to receive Retina display upgrade
In addition to the MacBook Pro lineup, Apple's next-generation iMac desktops are also rumored to receive a new high-resolution Retina display. ( 73 comments )
Google working on Chrome Web browser for iOS - report
Google is said to be planning to compete with Apple's own Safari by releasing a version of its Chrome Web browser for iOS devices. ( 51 comments )
Rumor: Apple's 7.85" iPad will use thin-film touch technology
The rumored 7.85-inch iPad will launch in the fourth quarter of this year and will feature "G/F2" thin-film touch technology, allowing the device to be thinner and less expensive than previous models, according to a new report. ( 51 comments )
iPhone orders 'significantly' reduced as Apple begins prepping for next-gen model
Apple has begun drawing down build plans for its current iPhone models, as sales begin to ease in anticipation of a new sixth-generation model expected to launch later this year. ( 25 comments )
Apple v. Motorola, HTC case consolidated; Psystar Supreme Court appeal denied
Apple got its wish to consolidate a trial filed by Motorola Mobility in the Southern District of Florida with a second lawsuit that also involves HTC. Meanwhile, an appeal by Mac clone maker Psystar to the U.S. Supreme Court in Apple's copyright infringement case against it has been denied ( 13 comments )
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Apple rumored to switch to Nvidia graphics for new MacBook Pros
New reports claim to have confirmed that Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros will eschew AMD graphics processors in favor of GPUs from Nvidia. ( 46 comments )
Court revives Apple bid for Galaxy Tab injunction, rejects smartphone ban
A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday ruled that a California judge was wrong in denying Apple's request to block sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab, but affirmed the trial judge's decision to deny the injunction of smartphones made by the South Korean electronics giant. ( 18 comments )
Court documents reveal Steve Jobs email pushing e-book 'agency model'
New details that were previously redacted from a class action suit claiming Apple and two publishing houses colluded to falsely inflate e-book prices revealed that Steve Jobs personally persuaded one of the publishers to ink a commitment to the company's "agency model." ( 101 comments )
Apple to debut thinner Retina Display MacBook Pros at WWDC
Apple will reportedly debut multiple new MacBook Pro models at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, each said to sport Retina Display-like screens and high-performance Intel Ivy Bridge processors. ( 35 comments )
Analyst expects MacBook refresh by June, next-gen iPhone by October
Analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray expects Apple to firm up Mac sales during the June quarter with a refresh to its MacBook, iMac and possibly MacBook Air lines, but believes that the biggest product rollout in the coming six months will be the October launch of a new iPhone. ( 15 comments )
Software updates bring Flashback removal, Flash disabling to OS X Leopard
Apple on Monday released two software updates that bring recent OS X Lion security fixes regarding Java and Adobe Flash Player to Macs running previous generation operating system OS X 10.5 Leopard. ( 25 comments )
Taiwan suppliers building specialized plants just for Apple - report
Numerous Apple suppliers in Taiwan are said to be building new, specialized plants just to build components for upcoming Apple products, including a rumored 7.85-inch iPad. ( 9 comments )
Foxconn denies CEO spoke about Apple television
Foxconn has issued a public statement to deny that its chief executive made comments about preparing for a rumored Apple television. ( 23 comments )
Apple to launch photo sharing functionality in iCloud at WWDC
Apple is expected to upgrade its iCloud service with new photo sharing functionality at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, according to a new report. ( 30 comments )
Kaspersky Lab was not asked by Apple to advise on OS X security [u]
In the wake of the biggest malware presence in Mac history, Kaspersky Lab claimed it was asked by Apple to consult on potential OS X security issues, but later said the company's CTO was misquoted [updated]. ( 41 comments )
Siri updated to give witty responses to 'best smartphone ever' query
When asked for the "best smartphone ever," Siri will now provide a range of witty responses to users rather than giving details on the Nokia Lumia 900. ( 81 comments )
'Huge' orders for Samsung's flexible OLEDs spark rumors of Apple interest
Samsung has seen a "huge" number of orders for its new flexible OLED screens, and Apple is rumored to be among the companies interested in the new technology. ( 40 comments )
Genesys tapped to supply USB 3.0 chips for Apple's MacBook Air
In a sign that Apple plans to adopt USB 3.0 in addition to Thunderbolt on its MacBook lineup, the company is said to have inked a deal with Genesys Logic for USB 3.0 card reader controller chips. ( 34 comments )
Suppliers gearing up for launch of Apple's new MacBooks in June - report
Apple's long-awaited update to its MacBook lineup will be announced by the company in June, when suppliers are currently preparing for their shipments to significantly rise, according to a new report. ( 15 comments )
Benchmarks hint at next-gen Ivy Bridge MacBook Pro, iMac
Geekbench benchmarks that appear to be from unreleased versions of Apple's MacBook Pro and iMac computers have surfaced online and serve as compelling evidence of upcoming upgrades from the company. ( 44 comments )
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Purported next-gen iPhone headphone jack and earpiece parts emerge
Parts claimed to be from Apple's sixth-generation iPhone continue to surface, with the latest components showing a headphone jack, earpiece and Wi-Fi cable claimed to be from a future iPhone. ( 23 comments )
Loewe denies rumors of Apple acquisition
German HDTV maker Loewe AG has denied that it is in talks with Apple about a potential $113 million buyout of the company. ( 51 comments )
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Photos of Ashton Kutcher in character as Steve Jobs surface
Images have appeared of actor Ashton Kutcher wearing Steve Jobs' iconic black turtleneck, jeans and sneakers outfit on his way to the set of the independent film about the late Apple co-founder. ( 62 comments )
Apple rebrands 4G LTE iPad as 'iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular'
In many of Apple's stores, the 4G LTE-capable iPad has been rebranded "iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular," following scrutiny that the device is only compatible with LTE networks in North America. ( 157 comments )
Apple rumored to be in talks to acquire German HDTV maker Loewe
Apple is said to be negotiating to acquire Loewe AG, a manufacturer and distributor of televisions, audio components and integrated entertainment systems, with a final decision expected to be announced by the end of this week. ( 135 comments )
Intel looks to build ultra-efficient mobile chips Apple 'can't ignore'
Computing giant Intel is once again looking to gain ground in the mobile device market currently dominated by low-power ARM-based processors, saying that it plans to ply its substantial faculties toward currying favor with major player Apple. ( 97 comments )
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Adobe launches Creative Cloud, two new iOS apps, Muse HTML5 tool
Adobe on Friday launched Creative Cloud, a service that allows users subscription-based access to the company's media creation and editing tools, as well as two "touch apps" for iOS and the Muse HTML5 web tool. ( 27 comments )
German court stays third Apple patent suit, more may follow
Three German Apple lawsuits asserted against Samsung have been stayed in as many months, the most recent being a pinch-to-zoom utility model, and some expect more will follow as a result of the country's patent litigation system. ( 20 comments )
Apple finishes second on Forbes list of fastest growing tech companies
Despite being a monolith of a company, Apple jumped up 14 spots on the Forbes Fast Tech 25 list on an acceleration of growth even after years of posting record quarterly numbers. ( 14 comments )
Next-gen iPhone design in limbo, October launch date remains likely
According to a new report, Apple engineers have yet to finalize the design of the next-generation iPhone which could account for the disparity of rumors currently circulating about larger screen sizes and a Liquidmetal caseback. ( 48 comments )
GameStop may start selling used Apple MacBooks
U.S. gaming retailer GameStop, which already buys and resells iPhones, iPads and iPods, may soon begin buying and selling Apple's MacBooks, new details suggest. ( 15 comments )
Apple's new 3D Maps in iOS 6 will ditch Google, 'blow your head off'
Apple is expected to revamp its Maps application in the next major update to its iOS mobile operating system, moving away from the Google Maps service to provide its own solution that will reportedly feature photorealistic 3D mapping technology. ( 146 comments )
iCloud beta site suggests Apple will add Notes, Reminders
A beta test page for Apple's iCloud service has suggested Apple is planning to add the ability to access synced Notes and Reminders from the website. ( 21 comments )
