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    AT&T's 4G-compatible micro-SIM cards prompt speculation of LTE 'iPad 3'

    Fri, Feb 10, 2012 - AT&T stores have begun receiving new micro-SIM cards compatible with the carrier's LTE 4G network, prompting speculation that they could be compatible with a new third-generation iPad from Apple compatible with 4G LTE networks. ( 9 comments )

    iTunes customers facing mysterious account hacks, disappearing gift card money

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - Scattered reports from customers suggest that Apple continues to have a difficult time combating hackers who are draining iTunes account balances and changing account information. ( 53 comments )

    Apple said to be in 'crunch mode' to ready 'iPad 3' apps for on-stage demos, ads

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - As evidence continues to point toward an early March launch for the next-generation iPad, a new report claims that Apple is now in "crunch mode" as it prepares for on-stage demonstrations and television commercials highlighting apps for the device. ( 54 comments )

    Samsung Galaxy 10.1N cleared for sale in Germany

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - One week after denying Apple an injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, a German court on Thursday officially cleared the reworked Samsung tablet for sale after the original was banned for copying the "look and feel" of the iPad. ( 31 comments )

    Apple employee says upcoming iPad 3 to have "truly amazing" screen

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - According to a source described as "an Apple employee," the next iPad will be released at an event in early March, with a faster processor and an improved, "truly amazing" display. ( 78 comments )

    Apple said to hold 'iPad 3' event first week in March

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - Apple will reportedly hold a media event the first week in March in San Francisco to unveil its third-generation iPad, which is expected to go on sale soon after it is unveiled. ( 69 comments )

    Pictured Sharp LCD panel claimed to be Retina Display for Apple's 'iPad 3'

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - Another leaked component photo shows an LCD panel manufactured by Sharp that is claimed to be a 9.7-inch Retina Display for Apple's anticipated third-generation iPad. ( 41 comments )

    Leaked photo allegedly shows outside back cover of Apple's next iPad

    Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - On the heels of an earlier purported leak of the back panel of the third-generation iPad, new leaked photos have emerged showing an external view of the back panel of the rumored device, as well as magnets for an "iPad 3" Smart Cover. ( 16 comments )

    Doubts cast on likelihood of quad-core A6 CPU in third-gen iPad

    Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - A new report has countered rumors that the processor expected to power Apple's third-generation iPad will be a quad-core model, noting instead that the chip will still be dual-core, though with a "significantly more powerful" graphics processor. ( 53 comments )

    US Air Force may buy 18,000 Apple iPads for cargo aircraft

    Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command recently put out a notice that it plans to buy as many as 18,000 of Apple's iPad for use on cargo aircraft like the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster. ( 27 comments )

    Purported 'iPad 3' back panel shows space for larger battery, new LCD

    Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - A component claimed to be the back panel for Apple's anticipated third-generation iPad shows room for a larger battery, and also implies the display will be mounted differently. ( 30 comments )

    Buffalo Wild Wings testing Apple's iPad for quicker customer ordering

    Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings is expanding a pilot program in which customers place orders for food and drinks via Apple's iPad right from their table. ( 24 comments )

    Chinese lawsuit seeks $38M, apology from Apple for use of iPad name

    Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - A representative from a Chinese company suing Apple in a dispute over the iPad trademark has said it is "demanding an apology" and anticipates Apple will be fined $38 million by a Beijing court over the issue. ( 49 comments )

    Apple warns it will crack down on App Store rank fraud services

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple has warned App Store developers against using promotional services that seek to increase the visibility of their titles by automating sales to inflate their apps' apparent popularity or by posting phony reviews, threatening to terminate their accounts if they do. ( 12 comments )

    Apple trademarks its patented "macroscalar" code optimization technology

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple has recently filed for international trademark protections of "macroscalar," its name for various patented optimizations for efficiently executing code on a processor, suggesting it plans to begin commercially promoting its differentiating technology. ( 21 comments )

    Third-gen iPad's 'window of opportunity' expected to drive Apple market share gains

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple's third-generation iPad is expected by one market watcher to soon arrive during an advantageous "window of opportunity," in which competitors have nothing significant to offer, that will further increase the company's lead in the mobile computing market. ( 53 comments )

    Weekend Tech Review: a free iBook for iPad, week 5 2012

    Sun, Feb 5, 2012 - Here's a recap of the top tech stories involving Apple for the fifth week of 2012, including a look at product news, the week's business stories, and upcoming events. It's published as an iBook you can interactively navigate using iPad ( 19 comments )

    Motorola seeking 2.25% of Apple's sales for standard-essential patent license

    Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - Recently uncovered court documents from Motorola Mobility's legal complaints against Apple have revealed that the handset maker is seeking 2.25 percent of Apple's sales of wireless devices in exchange for a patent license covering its standard-essential intellectual property. ( 140 comments )

    Apple removes blatant copycat apps from App Store

    Sat, Feb 4, 2012 - Apple has removed from the App Store a number of copycat applications that closely mimicked the titles of successful games after they provoked a public outcry from developers over the issue. ( 40 comments )

    Canalys crowns Apple top Smartphone vendor in 2011 as iPad surges past PC growth

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Smartphones passed up PCs for the first time last year, with Apple leading that industry while iPad accounted for most of the growth among computers, alongside moderate sales of notebooks, nearly flat sales of desktops, and a sharp decrease in netbooks. ( 15 comments )

    Apple CEO hints at no ARM-based MacBook Air as iPad to "soon satisfy" that niche

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - After meeting with Apple chief executive Tim Cook and chief financial officer Peter Openheimer, Citi analysts noted a strong iPad outlook leaving little likelihood of an ARM-based MacBook Air, vast growth potential in China, an indistinct future role for Apple TV, and the strength and importance of iCloud. ( 75 comments )

    Apple clarifies iBooks Author license, does not claim rights to content

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple attempted to head off a minor controversy surrounding iBooks Author by clarifying that it does not claim ownership of the content authors write, restricting only sales of its .ibooks format. ( 26 comments )

    Apple returns 3G devices to German store as injunction quickly suspended

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Just hours after word began to spread that Apple was forced to pull most of its 3G devices from its German online store following an injunction awarded to Motorola, the iPhone maker successfully had the ruling suspended and has recommenced sales. ( 36 comments )

    Apple pulls all 3G iOS devices but iPhone 4S from German online store

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - Apple has removed all 3G/UMTS-capable iPad and iPhone models from its German online store in response to an injunction based on a wireless standard FRAND patent owned by Motorola Mobility. ( 105 comments )

    29% of Kindle Fire owners plan to spend more at Amazon, but only 54% very satisfied

    Fri, Feb 3, 2012 - A new survey has revealed that 29 percent of Kindle Fire owners plan to spend more money at online retailer Amazon, but only 54 percent of them said they were very satisfied with the device. ( 75 comments )

    Apple recruits Xbox marketing manager as part of growing gaming initiative

    Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Apple has landed another key hire to help drive its ongoing encroachment on the handheld gaming sector, recently luring one of Microsoft's top Xbox product managers to help head its App Store Marketing division. ( 21 comments )

    Apple leads pack in America's five year race to deploy digital textbooks

    Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Apple's newly minted iBooks Author initiative targeting dynamic digital textbooks for iPad-adopting schools is getting a strong push from the Obama administration, which has outlined a challenge for schools and the industry to make the move from old media over the next five years. ( 18 comments )

    Rumor: Apple to hold 'strange' event in Feb. ahead of March third-gen iPad launch

    Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - A new Japanese report has clarified earlier claims of an Apple event in February with the cryptic details that Apple will hold a "Strange" event in February and a Special Event to launch the third-generation iPad in early March. ( 104 comments )

    Apple leads shift of global chip buying from PCs to iPad, smartphones

    Wed, Feb 1, 2012 - As the largest buyer of semiconductors worldwide, Apple is leading a global trend in chip expenditures that has pushed wireless devices past the sales of computer chips. ( 10 comments )

    Debug photos rumored to come from quad-core Apple iPad 3 with global LTE

    Wed, Feb 1, 2012 - A series of largely unverified photos published Wednesday claim to provide evidence that Apple's third-generation iPad will sport a quad-core processor and global 4G LTE connectivity options. ( 24 comments )

    Apple appeals Chinese iPad trademark rejection

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple has filed an appeal over a Chinese court's December decision to reject a claim to the iPad name after it leveled a lawsuit against a local company in an attempt to assert control of the trademark in the region. ( 26 comments )

    Amazon earnings miss Street estimates, Kindle sales nearly triple

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Amazon misses Wall Street expectations with a 57 percent decline in net income despite tripling Kindle sales during the holiday season. ( 132 comments )

    Foxconn to build 5 new Brazilian factories to help make Apple products [u]

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple product assembler Foxconn plans to build five additional factories in Brazil to help cater to demand iPads and other tablets, which are expected to combine for an annual run rate of nearly 400 million units within five years. ( 82 comments )

    Court upholds ban of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany on new grounds

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - A German appeals court on Tuesday sided with Apple in upholding an earlier ruling banning Samsung from selling the original versions of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 in Europe's biggest economy. ( 48 comments )

    Emerging markets expected to propel tablet market to 383 million units in 2017

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - A new analysis projects worldwide tablet shipments to grow to 383.3 million in 2017 as the portion of tablets purchased by customers emerging markets increases. ( 24 comments )

    Apple passes HP as top PC maker when counting iPad sales

    Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - New data released on Monday by market analyst Canalys shows that Apple's iPad was instrumental to an overall growth in the client PC market for Q4 2011, as excluding the tablet's sales numbers would see the sector posting a net loss. ( 11 comments )

    Amazon "defined and dominated" low-end tablet market with 6 million Kindle Fires

    Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - While Amazon isn't selling half as many Kindle Fires as iPads, investment bank Stifel Nicolaus said Monday that first quarter shipments of the new tablet rose to 6 million, placing the Fire's ramp-up on par with that of the original iPad while carving out a strong-hold on the low end of the market this past holiday season. ( 127 comments )

    Labor advocate challenges accuracy of NYT report on Apple, Foxconn

    Sun, Jan 29, 2012 - The non-profit organization Business for Social Responsibilty has published an open letter to The New York Times pointing out several inaccuracies and misleading statements in the publication's recent report that suggested Apple has ignored worker problems at manufacturing partner Foxconn. ( 123 comments )

    Why Android isn't gaining on Apple in the Enterprise

    Sat, Jan 28, 2012 - In the consumer market, Apple's iOS and Android's licensees have engaged in a consumer tug of war over sales. Among enterprise buyers however, Apple has maintained extensive lead that is only strengthening. ( 87 comments )

    Wisconsin uses Microsoft settlement funds to buy iPads for schools

    Sat, Jan 28, 2012 - The capital of Wisconsin is buying 600 iPads this spring and plans to buy another 800 this fall, all paid for using funds from the state's settlement with Microsoft related to consumer lawsuits claiming the company overcharged customers for its software. ( 65 comments )



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