Apple's first France store to open November 7th - reports
While Apple has yet to make it official, multiple reports are saying that the electronics maker plans to cut the ribbon on its first French retail shop -- a flagship location located beside the historic Louvre museum in Paris-- on November 7.
Google says its navigation will come to iPhone, if Apple approves
Google on Wednesday revealed a free online navigation service that will be a part of its forthcoming Android 2.0 mobile operating system. It could also come to the iPhone, the company said, if given the green light by Apple.
Mac OS X 10.6.2 to update nearly 150 Snow Leopard components
Apple this week is equipping developers with a new beta of Mac OS X 10.6.2, the second maintenance and security update to the company's new Snow Leopard operating system that will perform upgrades to nearly 150 components.
Apple stores upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch
Multiple sources have noted that Apple will be transitioning its retail store EasyPay handheld checkout systems from Windows-based PDA devices to iPod touch hardware for the 2009 holiday season.
Imaging patent holder that won against Sony, Canon sues Apple
An Michigan company that has been awarded millions of dollars in various lawsuits against major electronics corporations has now taken aim at Apple.
TomTom Car Kit, navigation software will not work with iPod touch
The forthcoming TomTom Car Kit navigation dock will not enable GPS functionality for the corresponding App Store software on the iPod touch and first-generation iPhone.
Droid arrives on Verizon Nov. 6 with Google Maps Navigation
Motorola and Verizon hope to slow the momentum of Apple's iPhone with next week's launch of the Motorola Droid phone, which will arrive equipped with a beta version of the new Google Maps Navigation.
Apple predicted to sacrifice 'sweetheart' AT&T deal for Verizon
If Apple ends its exclusive carrier agreement with AT&T next year, it will likely mark the end of its estimated $450 carrier subsidy for the iPhone, a new analysis has forecast.
Nokia suit against Apple seen as battle of two Goliaths
Apple this week vowed to "vigorously" defend itself against an iPhone-related patent infringement suit from Nokia, the world's largest handset maker.
