Apple cleared in Germany of infringing on one of seven Samsung patents
Apple has been cleared of infringing an Apple patent in one of more than 30 ongoing patent complaints Samsung and Apple currently have filed against …
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Case makers already producing next-generation iPad cases with slightly thicker design
Case manufactures have previously provided accurate information on Apple’s future devices, though not always. Every year we see next-generation cases emerge for unannounced hardware, however, …
Apple patent indicates redesigned battery shapes for thinner devices
The United States Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple on Thursday that reveals potential next-generation battery designs. As the mobile industry …
Apple releases iTunes 10.5.3
Apple on Thursday released an updated version of its iTunes software following a series of announcements made during the company’s press conference in New York …
Apple unveils iTunes U app for iPad
Apple on Thursday unveiled a new version of its iTunes U product from a press conference in New York City. Apple’s Eddy Cue was on …
Apple reinvents textbooks for iPad, unveils iBooks 2 and iBooks Author
Moments ago at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Apple’s VP of marketing Phil Schiller announced what has been rumored for weeks — …
Apple’s ‘Bliss’ textbook project inspired by interactive Al Gore book
Apple is planning to unveil a new textbook initiative on Thursday that has been codenamed ‘Bliss’ that will likely bolster the use of iPads for …
Android and iOS said to contribute to the fall of personal computing
Horace Dediu of Asymco put together a graph plotting the history of personal computing over the last 37 years. Dediu took PC data published by …
AT&T announces new data plans for smartphones and tablets
AT&T on Wednesday announced new data plans for smartphones and tablets on its network that will become available on Sunday, January 22nd. Customers currently under …
Apple granted 22 new patents, including one for ‘smart’ clothing
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published documentation on 22 recently granted patents for Apple on Tuesday. The patents, as reported by Patently Apple, cover …
Apple’s iOS and BlackBerry most popular mobile platforms among IT pros
Apple’s iOS operating system is the most popular mobile platform among corporate workers according to a survey from Check Point Software. The firm polled over …
Apple to drive iPad adoption at schools with digital textbook tools
Apple may be working on bolstering its educational content in order to drive the adoption rate of iPads in schools. Apple is holding a press event …
‘iPhone frenzy’ to drive huge Q1 for Apple
By all accounts, Apple is preparing to report the biggest quarter in the company’s storied history on January 24th, fueled by solid Mac sales, strong …
iPhone share among recent smartphone buyers nearly doubles in Q4, Nielsen says
The share of recent smartphone buyers in the United States who chose Apple’s iPhone over rivals in the fourth quarter nearly doubled compared to the …
iTunes Match launches in 19 additional countries
Apple has updated the company’s iTunes Match service to include 19 additional countries. The list includes Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, …
Apple iTV, iPhone 5 and new MacBook Air cast a ‘dark shadow over CES’
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show had record attendance and a number of terrific products unveiled during various CES press conferences should make waves when they …
iPad 3 unveiling reportedly scheduled for early February
Apple is reportedly planning an event in early February to unveil its next-generation iPad tablet. Citing unnamed sources from within Apple’s supply chain, Japanese blog Macotakara …
Apple files new design lawsuit against Samsung in Germany
Apple has filed a new complaint targeting 10 Samsung smartphones that allegedly infringe the Cupertino-based company’s design patents. The suit was filed in the Dusseldorf …
TV isn’t the only remaining market Steve Jobs planned to tackle; iPad textbooks due this week
As revealed in his authorized biography, Steve Jobs figured out the secret to making a truly user friendly television ahead of his untimely passing. But …
Nissan announces the world’s first self-healing iPhone case
Nissan on Monday announced the company’s new Scratch Shield case for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The case is made of ABS plastic that …
Apple to pass HP as the world’s top PC and tablet vendor
When counting tablets as personal computers, Apple will soon overtake Hewlett-Packard as the world’s top PC vendor. Based on a Fortune poll of 42 analysts, iPad sales …
IDG: 91% of IT and business professionals use iPad for work
On Monday, research firm IDG published a global survey examining Apple’s tablet in the business world. The survey found that 91% of IT and business professionals …
Steve Wozniak: Android has leapt ahead of Apple in many ways
In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple, a company that would grow into one of the most innovative and valuable in the world. …
Apple becomes the eighth most valuable brand in the world
On Monday, Bloomberg released Interbrand’s Best Global Brands of 2011 report. The rankings are based on five criteria and exclude privately held brands. Apple jumped nine spots in 2011, …
Future iPhones and Samsung phones could feature new waterproofing tech [video]
Both Samsung and Apple may be eyeing a new waterproofing technology for the companies’ next-generation smartphones. The technology, called HzO, creates a nano-scale film barrier …
iPhone, iPad owners see glass half full while BlackBerry users are down in the dumps
In what is certainly one of the most bizarre mobile-related studies we’ve seen published in recent months, a new survey found that iPhone and iPad …
iPhone 4S untethered jailbreak coming soon [video]
On Monday, iOS hacker pod2g posted a video of a jailbroken iPhone 4S on his blog. The device is running iOS 5.0.1 and is able …
Hon Hai revenue jumps 19.9% in 2011
Taiwanese manufacturer Hon Hai reported revenue growth of 19.89% year-over-year in 2011 and 37.5% quarter-over-quarter in the fourth quarter last year, Taiwan Economic News said Friday. …
Samsung plans tweaked Galaxy Tab 7.0N to skirt Apple patent complaints
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a tweaked version of its Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tablet in Germany. The Galaxy Tab 7.0N will likely offer …
Motorola scores win in ITC Apple patent case [updated]
The United States International Trade Commission on Friday issued a prliminary ruling stating that Motorola Mobility smartphones do not infringe three Apple patents. “It is held …
