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Friday, May 18th, 2012
Briefly: Simon & Schuster settles; 9M Galaxy S III preorders; 10.1" Kindle Fire
Publisher Simon & Schuster has settled an e-book antitrust lawsuit brought by Attorney Generals from 29 states in the U.S., while a new report claims Samsung achieved nine million preorders for its Galaxy S III smartphone. Also, a rumor claims Amazon is suspending plans for an 8.9-inch Kindle Fire in favor of a 10.1-inch model due out later this year. ( 18 comments )
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hired as 'tutor' for Sony's Steve Jobs film
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been brought on as a "tutor" to coach Sony Pictures on its adaptation of the biography of the late Steve Jobs. ( 11 comments )
2012 iPhone to feature larger-display design that Steve Jobs worked on
Apple is set to introduce a new iPhone with a larger screen and an overhauled design that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "worked closely on" before he died, according to a new report. ( 42 comments )
Rumor deemed false, apps using global hotkeys to remain in Mac App Store
Contrary to an early Thursday report that claimed Apple would be banning apps that use global hotkeys from the Mac App Store, new information asserts that no such change will be implemented. ( 5 comments )
Apple issues fourth developer preview for Mountain Lion Server
Following the release of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, Apple on Thursday seeded the latest build for the operating system's server assets. ( 10 comments )
Verizon clarifies stance on unlimited data amid misreported rumors
Verizon on Thursday issued a statement clarifying the position it will take with customers who currently have grandfathered unlimited data plans, reiterating that the all-you-can-eat option will only terminate when upgrading to a new subsidized smartphone. ( 21 comments )
Steve Jobs wanted to build 'iCar,' Apple board member says
J. Crew CEO and Apple board member Mickey Drexler claims that the tech giant's co-founder Steve Jobs had aspirations of designing a full-fledged automobile. ( 62 comments )
Apple and HTC ordered by court to discuss settlement on Aug. 28
Apple and HTC have been ordered by the U.S. District Court of Delaware to meet for possible settlement talks on August 28 of this year. ( 7 comments )
Analysis: Now is the time to buy Apple stock
Since 2006, independent analyst and AppleInsider contributor Andy Zaky of Bullish Cross has only published four total public buy ratings on Apple stock. Read why on Thursday, he initiated his fifth buy rating for Apple, and first in 11 months. ( 92 comments )
Apple's iCloud data center to use 100% renewable energy by end of year
Apple's main iCloud data center in Maiden, N.C., will be powered entirely by renewable energy by the end of this year with the construction of two solar array installations. ( 27 comments )
Mac App Store apps begin to comply with sandboxing rule ahead of deadline
Applications complying with Apple's sandboxing rules for OS X have begun to appear on the Mac App Store, with Pixelmator being among the first major offerings to meet the forthcoming requirement. ( 11 comments )
Apple no longer censoring word 'jailbreak' among iTunes Store content [u]
Apple on Thursday began censoring the world "jailbreak" among content in the iTunes Store, including the song "Jailbreak" by Irish rockers Thin Lizzy, though the issue was quickly addressed. ( 56 comments )
Apple to gain ownership of iphone5.com domain
The World Intellectual Property Organization has sided with Apple in a dispute over the iphone5.com domain name, and ownership is expected to be transferred to Apple. ( 33 comments )
Users raise questions about Apple's security after iCloud hacks
A small number of iCloud accounts reportedly protected by secure, randomly generated passwords have been compromised, prompting speculation by users that a security breach may have occurred on Apple's servers. ( 35 comments )
Filing details Apple's plans for Retina-ready resolution-independent OS X
Apple's behind-the-scenes work to upgrade its OS X operating system for future high-resolution Retina display Macs has been detailed in a new patent filing. ( 19 comments )
Time Warner Cable, Viacom resolve spat over streaming TV iPad app
Time Warner Cable and Viacom have agreed to set aside a legal dispute over an iPad app that streams television content within customers' homes. ( 9 comments )
Apple continues China expansion with retail job openings in Chengdu, Shenzhen
Job listings for Apple Retail store leader positions in Shenzhen and Chengdu hint at the company's plan to expand its retail operations to new cities in China. ( 2 comments )
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Rumor: LG Display, AU Optronics have passed certification for 'iPad mini' LCD panels
A new report claims display makers LG Display and AU Optronics have passed certification tests for LCD panels bound for a rumored "iPad mini." ( 43 comments )
Former Apple retail chief under fire as JC Penney stock plummets
With a little over six months on the job as JC Penney's chief executive, former Apple senior vice president of retail Ron Johnson is already seeing criticism of the major overhaul he designed for the ailing department store chain as a recent earnings call revealed substantial losses. ( 77 comments )
Verizon to kill unlimited data plans in transition to 4G LTE
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo announced on Wednesday that the company will discontinue existing unlimited data plans when users move to the carrier's faster 4G LTE network, pushing current 3G subscribers toward data share plans expected to launch later this summer. ( 37 comments )
Apple issues developers new beta build of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Apple on Wednesday supplied its developers with an updated version of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, the pre-release build of the forthcoming Mac operating system update. ( 33 comments )
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. ( 56 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. ( 52 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. ( 34 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. ( 117 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. ( 81 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. ( 32 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. ( 71 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. ( 22 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. ( 56 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. ( 50 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. ( 22 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. ( 82 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. ( 82 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. ( 52 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. ( 48 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. ( 20 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 )
