Apple’s ‘rubber band’ patent bounces back to bite Samsung
It’s no stretch to say that Samsung is getting tired of hearing about Apple’s “rubber band” design patent. Reuters reports that a court in Tokyo …
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iPhone 5 coming to Virgin Mobile next Friday for $550
Virgin Mobile on Friday announced the upcoming availability of the iPhone 5. The carrier will offer Apple’s latest smartphone starting at $549.99 for the 16GB …
Apple’s iPhone 5S revealed in leaked photos
Photos of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S were published late Thursday evening and they show the inside of an assembled device as well as the assembled …
Why you shouldn’t rely on Apple-generated passwords when tethering your iPhone
If you’re using your iPhone as your personal Wi-Fi hotspot in a public place, you may want to skip Apple’s offer of creating a makeshift …
New MacBook Air models plagued by Wi-Fi connectivity problems
Apple recently updated its MacBook Air computers to include Intel’s new Haswell processors. Reviews have thus far been relatively positive, praising the computer’s class-leading design …
Apple invention may reveal fingerprint scanning tech headed to iPhone 5S
Numerous reports, including one published recently by Reuters, claim that Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S will include a new fingerprint scanner. Making use of technology gained from the AuthenTec …
The Boy Genius Report: Apple’s plan to take over the living room while destroying Microsoft and Sony
Let’s just be honest… we are at the absolute end of the road for gaming consoles. There is no reason that you are going to …
Pegatron CEO says ‘cheap’ new iPhone won’t be so cheap
Apple will reportedly step up its efforts in emerging markets later this year when it launches a new “lower-cost” iPhone alongside the flagship iPhone 5S. …
NFC-equipped smartphone sales ballooned 300% in 2012 even without Apple’s support
A new report from Berg Insight found that Near Field Communication (NFC) adoption exploded in 2012. The research firm found that global sales of NFC-equipped …
Upcoming iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones may feature liquid cooling
Apple, Samsung and HTC are reportedly interested in releasing more power efficient smartphones that will incorporate some form of liquid cooling. According to Digitimes, all …
In the world’s top smartphone market, Samsung leads but Apple inches up
The world’s top smartphone vendor by sales volume is also the top vendor in China, the biggest smartphone market on the planet. Recently published data …
Analyst says next-gen iPad mini won’t have a Retina display
Despite numerous reports suggesting Apple’s second-generation iPad mini will ship later this year with a Retina display, one industry watcher believes the Retina-equipped version of …
Apple TV now supports HBO GO and WatchESPN
Apple on Wednesday announced that the HBO GO and WatchESPN apps are now available on Apple TV. The company also added support for news channel Sky News, …
High-quality photos of iPhone 5S display leak for the first time
As the iPhone 5S nears mass production ahead of its launch this coming fall, leaks will undoubtedly kick into high gear. We saw the first …
How to get a risk-free virtual preview of iOS 7
While you may be tempted to install the recently released beta version of iOS 7, you may also be worried that it could brick your …
Case for low-cost iPhone shows new design with more rounded edges
It looks as though Apple might be smoothing out some of the iPhone’s sharp edges for the low-cost version of its popular smartphone. Japanese blog …
Tim Cook vs. Jony Ive: Battle of the WWDC tweets
It looks like the initial reaction to Apple’s reworked iOS 7 software might not have been as bad as the loudest naysayers made it out …
A week with iOS 7: The search for innovation amid renovation
Apple unveiled its vision for the future of mobile computing last week and the Internet erupted. A new feud was born, not between iOS fans …
Video: Secret settings uncovered in iOS 7
Though the visual elements took center stage, Apple showed off plenty of new functionality last week when it unveiled its completely redesigned iOS 7 software. …
iPhone 5S display leaks as mass production begins
A report from early last month suggested that mass production of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S displays would begin in June. Now, right on cue, the …
New iOS 7 iPad interface revealed in leaked screenshots
We have all seen plenty of images and videos of Apple’s new iOS 7 software running on the iPhone, but Apple was so rushed ahead …
Apple issues statement on customer privacy in wake of PRISM allegations
Apple on Monday morning issued a public statement regarding customer privacy after having been named as one of several technology giants accused of cooperating with …
Apple now adding half a million new iTunes accounts each day
Apple revealed earlier this week that its iTunes music store is now home to 575 million users. Horace Dediu of Asymco noted that the company …
New iPhone 5S parts leak, again pointing to internal overhaul
We already know Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is getting an extensive internal overhaul following BGR’s exclusive report from last month, and now new purported components …
Entry-level iPhone, Retina iPad mini to reportedly begin shipping in August
Apple’s new entry-level iPhone and its next-generation iPad mini with a Retina display will reportedly begin shipping from Apple’s manufacturing partner later this summer ahead …
Apple said to launch iPhone 5S with new gold color option
Just one day after BGR speculated that Apple might do away with the “Black & Slate” color option on its next-generation iPhone and replace it …
Apple scores another win over Samsung with validated rubber-band patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office plans to issue a reexamination certificate confirming four of Apple’s claims regarding its rubber-band patent, according to FOSS …
Apple may not be ready to quit Samsung just yet
Apple may want to ditch Samsung, but it’s had a tough time so far finding another component supplier that’s capable of delivering the consistent quality …
Low-cost iPhone parts reportedly begin shipping
A new report suggests that Apple’s rumored low-cost iPhone is nearing launch. According to a report from the China Times, several of Apple’s suppliers have …
Design expert on iOS 7: The critics just don’t get it
Apple unveiled a fresh new vision for its mobile platform earlier this week and the responses have been mixed. While the broad look and feel …
