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Apple asks for US preliminary injunction of Samsung's Android 4.0 Galaxy Nexus

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:54:00 GMT

Apple is leveraging four recently granted patents to seek a preliminary injunction against sales of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphone, Google's Android 4.0 flagship device, as part of a new federal lawsuit that also involves other patent claims.

Apple attacks Motorola's efforts to block iPhone 4S using standards patents, asks for huge damages

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:57:00 GMT

Apple has filed a new "antisuit lawsuit" aimed at unraveling Motorola's litigation efforts and attempts to block iPhone 4S using standards essential patents. Apple is also asking for damages that could reach multibillion dollar figures.

Amazon gets creative with focus on original video content

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT

A set of job postings by Amazon for creative executives to oversee the production of original video series reflects the online retailer's interest in challenging the industry film and television studios with exclusive video content.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did serve on White House council in '90s

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Commerce Department has confirmed that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did in fact serve on former President George H.W. Bush's Export Council during the 1990s.

Swiss company seeks iPhone, Apple TV ban over alleged patent infringement

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:44:00 GMT

Small Switzerland-based technology company SmartData looks to ban sales of the iPhone and Apple TV, claiming that when the devices are used together via Apple's Remote app, the combination infringes on the firm's "modular computer" patent.

Apple looks to end Motorola patent attack in Germany with U.S. suit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:00 GMT

Apple stayed on the legal offensive Friday, filing a new lawsuit in a U.S. court that claims Motorola Mobility's recent patent barrage of patent claims in Germany is in breach of a licensing agreement between the RAZR maker and Qualcomm.

Apple now offers basic 13-in. $999 MacBook Air to education buyers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:00 GMT

Apple has begun selling a less powerful version of its 13.3-inch MacBook Air to educational institutions buying in bulk for $999, filling the void left by the recently discontinued white MacBook.

Apple lodges new suit against Samsung over autocorrect, screen unlock

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:18:00 GMT

Apple this week filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. against rival Samsung, with the latest complaint related to autocorrection of spelling, as well as unlocking a device from its touchscreen.

Apple to disrupt notebook space with radically redesigned MacBook Pros

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:17:00 GMT

While most of its rivals are struggling to match innovations Apple pioneered with its first MacBook Airs over three years ago, the Mac maker this year is hoping to further distance itself from the competition with a pair of radically redesigned professional offerings that will set the tone for the next wave of notebook computing.

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

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:13:00 GMT

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.

2%-3% dividend suggested as best use of Apple's $100B in cash

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:00 GMT

The best use of Apple's nearly $100 billion in cash and investments would be to issue shareholders a dividend yield of between 2 percent and 3 percent, a new analysis argues.

German court dismisses Motorola's 3G-related suit against Apple

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:08:00 GMT

A German court has ruled that Apple's wireless products do not infringe on inventions related to 3G/UMTS owned by rival Motorola Mobility.

Motorola puts blame on Google for lag on Android updates

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A Motorola Mobility executive has said Google's practice of creating a flagship model for each software update for its Android mobile operating system is the reason that vendors have a hard time keeping their devices up to date.

Apple again highlights Siri with new 'Road Trip,' 'Rock God' iPhone 4S ads

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:10:00 GMT

Apple on Thursday posted two new video ads showcasing how the Siri virtual assistant on the iPhone 4S can help people achieve dreams like cross-country road trips and playing in a rock band.

iTunes customers facing mysterious account hacks, disappearing gift card money

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:50:00 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:40:00 GMT

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.

Google reportedly working on wireless home entertainment system

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:57:00 GMT

Google's Android unit is rumored to be developing a wireless home entertainment system that is capable of streaming music throughout the home, and if launched would be the first consumer electronics product designed and marketed under the Google brand.

Samsung Galaxy 10.1N cleared for sale in Germany

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:36:00 GMT

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.

Inside Sandboxing: how Apple plans to make the Mac App Store as secure as iOS

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:33:00 GMT

Apple is approaching its deadline for requiring that all apps sold in the Mac App Store be sandboxed for security, a policy that is drawing complaints from certain developers.

AT&T throttling unlimited data users starting at 2 GB per month based on location

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:27:00 GMT

The story of an AT&T customer having his bandwidth throttled after transferring only 2 GB of a so-called unlimited data plan has created a maelstrom of press, and has forced the company to detail exactly how it handles the increasingly overwhelming demand for data.

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

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:00 GMT

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.

Workers' rights petitions delivered to Apple's Grand Central store

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:18:00 GMT

As promised, activists on Thursday hand-delivered signed petitions to Apple's store in Grand Central Terminal, which were politely accepted by retail employees.

US NOAA ditches BlackBerry, chooses Apple's iPhone and iPad

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:57:00 GMT

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest government organization to adopt Apple's iPhone and iPad after ditching Research in Motion's BlackBerry.

FBI file on Steve Jobs reveals he was considered for White House position

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its 191-page file on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, revealing he was considered for an appointment to the White House in 1991, and that there was a bomb threat against him in 1985.

Apple now worth more than Google and Microsoft combined [u]

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:12:00 GMT

First on AI: Apple's stock soared to new heights on Thursday, pushing the company's market capitalization to $456 billion, a number that is greater than the values of rivals Google and Microsoft combined.