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Galaxy S 3 Specs and Features' Top Five Potential Problems

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:02:47 EDT

It's not surprising that retailers and carriers are confirming the Samsung Galaxy S III's phenomenal pre-order figures. The Galaxy S 3 specs are apparently revolutionary, and the device is without a doubt the best Android smartphone to date. But the Galaxy S 3 is far from perfect.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Turns Down $75M Payout

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:37:47 EDT

The head of Apple, Tim Cook, is passing up a huge $75 million windfall which he is due as part of an employee dividend scheme.

Apple Developing iPen Stylus for Future iPad, According to Filed Patent

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:44:10 EDT

Apple is developing a high-tech stylus for use with future iPads, according to a recently filed patent.

Apple CEO gives up $75 million in dividend income

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:02 EDT

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook will not be earning dividend income on the more than 1 million shares to which he is entitled, which will cost him about $75 million.

Jonathan Ive: Apple's Next Project Is 'Most Important,' 'Best Work We've Done'

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:57 EDT

Apple's senior VP of industrial design Jonathan "Jony" Ive, who was also Apple founder Steve Jobs' closest friend and confidant, was asked by The Telegraph what project he would like to be remembered by. Even though Ive is behind some of Apple's most courageous product designs, the design guru actually said Apple's current project could be his finest hour.

Apple: U.S. e-book lawsuit "fundamentally flawed"

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:28:02 EDT

Apple Inc is rejecting charges that it conspired to fix prices of electronic books, calling the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit a "fundamentally flawed" endeavor that could discourage competition and harm consumers.

How Terrible Will The Ashton Kutcher Steve Jobs Movie Be?

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:11:10 EDT

Oh, the horror!

Highest Paid US CEOs In 2011: Apple's Tim Cook Tops The List

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:41:09 EDT

The total amount of annual pay package Cook received from Apple in 2011 was $378.98 million. However, Cook's base salary was $900,000, along with $900,000 more for his annual incentives, which add up to $1.80 million only. So where does the cash pile of $378.98 million come from? Read on to know more.

Apple still dominates world's top brands: study

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:14:02 EDT

Apple has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, according to a study published on Tuesday.

Apple seeks support for new spaceship-like campus

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:42:03 EDT

Apple Inc's chief financial officer is asking the residents of Cupertino, California, to support the company's new 2.8 million square foot spaceship-like campus, which critics say would increase traffic and pressure city services.

Apple Building New Production Line Overseas, Foxconn Invests $210 Million Towards Expansion

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:16:10 EDT

On Monday, Apple invested another $210 million to help Foxconn, the company's largest manufacturing partner in Asia, build out a new production line for unspecified components. The plant will hire roughly 35,800 new employees to help assemble components for the company's line of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, or possibly new computing devices.

Apple and Samsung CEOs Meet Today for Face-to-Face Talks

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:06:20 EDT

Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung will meet to try and resolve some of the bitter patent lawsuits the companies are involved in.

Apple, Samsung CEOs in U.S. court talks over patent row

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:04 EDT

The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd <005930.KS> come face to face on Monday in court-directed mediation in the United States over a dispute in which the iPhone maker claims the Korean firm has "slavishly" copied some of its products.

Apple, Samsung CEOs set for U.S. court talks

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:28:02 EDT

The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday.

Steve Jobs Film Featuring Ashton Kutcher Begins Filming In Original Garage

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:03:15 EDT

Sony Pictures Entertainment has roped in Aaron Sorkin of The Social Network fame to direct the movie rivalling Ashton Kutcher starrer for the upcoming "Jobs" movie.

Larger iPhone 5 May Have Been Jobs' Final Work

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:38:22 EDT

Apple Inc.'s refresh of its top-selling iPhone is likely to include a larger screen, reflecting the final wishes of Steve Jobs and putting it in a class of devices previously defined by rivals.

Steve Jobs Dreamed of Crafting Apple’s First Automobile - ‘iCar’ [VIDEO]

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:15:00 EDT

Jobs' vision and dedication towards crafting innovative devices such as the iCar, never ceased in his short life span, although some were relatively hit-and-miss.

Apple Patents Steering Wheel Remote Control For Safer 'Hands-Free' Driving

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:02:45 EDT

Apple hopes to make all drivers safer with a new invention, which lets users wirelessly control the music playing in their car without ever taking their hands off the steering wheel. In a patent that was quietly granted on May 15, Apple describes a new remote control that can be clipped onto any car's steering wheel.

Apple Censors Term Jailbreak from US iTunes Store

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:10:07 EDT

Apple censors everything called 'jailbreak' in the iTunes Store, giving Thin Lizzy and others a bad name.

Apple to Roll Out Major Overhauls on New iPhone

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:36:54 EDT

Apple will issue a new iPhone version later this year and based on reports that emerged, the hit gadget will come with a bigger screen, ditching the standard screen size that the smartphone has been carrying since its 2007 market debut.

The Android Plan: Why Google Will Mimic Microsoft To Conquer Apple

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:18:00 EDT

Google will reportedly work with up to five different manufacturers at once to offer a wide variety of Android devices, including both smartphones and tablets. The move is a big power play from Google in its efforts to surpass Apple, and it could absolutely work, mainly because it's worked before with Microsoft.

Facebook IPO Date Approaches: 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy Stock

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:38:48 EDT

Facebook, the world's biggest social network with 900 million-plus users, is finally ready to make its Wall Street debut on Friday, May 18, 2012. Facebook is clearly dominant in its industry, but buying stock so quickly might be unwise. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't go buy Facebook stock right away.

Complete Guide to iOS Jailbreaking - Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:58:09 EDT

Complete guide to jailbreaking the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - what jailbreaking is, how it works, its legality and more.

Mark Zuckerberg Turned 28 Today, But 5 Other CEOs Are Younger

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:24:45 EDT

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg turned 28 on Monday, and his true birthday present will arrive on Friday when the social networking site sells stock and begins trading on Nasdaq. But he's not the only young gun out there.

Ex-Yahoo CEO’s Cancer Diagnosis Led To Quit Decision

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:33:30 EDT

Former Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) CEO Scott Thompson quit in part because of a recent diagnosis of thyroid cancer, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Loewe Denies Rumours of Apple Takeover

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:07:45 EDT

German TV manufacturer Loewe has denied rumours that Apple has tabled a bid for the company.

Apple Blames Microsoft for Mac's Previous Problems

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:11:04 EDT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said that consumers should not blame the company for the constant program crashes of Macintosh computer during the 90s. He said that it was Microsoft’s fault.

Photos Of Ashton Kutcher's Amazing Steve Jobs Biopic Makeover Surface

Sat, 12 May 2012 13:02:43 EDT

Photos of Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs makeover have surfaced on TMZ. Decked out in a black turtleneck, jeans and New Balance sneakers, Ashton Kutcher was spotted in full character in the photos as the former Apple CEO made his way to the set of the Jobs biopic in L.A. on Friday. News of Kutcher, 34, signing on to play Jobs in the biopic was reported by Variety in early April.

Why Apple iOS 6 Will Drop Google Maps For In-House Maps; Release Date Expected in June 2012 [VIDEO]

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:18:57 EDT

Apple is reportedly dropping Google Maps in favor on a new in-house application, which will be similar to Google Maps' software but is described as "a much cleaner, faster, and more reliable experience." The new software will reportedly be released alongside iOS 6, Apple's next mobile operating system.

Apple Developing iPad Mini for October Release to Rival Kindle, Reports Claim

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:14:37 EDT

Apple news site claims a 7in iPad will launch in October alongside the new iPhone and be priced at less than £200.

The Mark Zuckerberg Hoodie And 13 Other CEOs Who Casually Dress Down [PHOTOS]

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:55:39 EDT

It seems that everyone cannot stop talking about Mark Zuckerberg's roadshow to the Facebook IPO, where he angered Wall Street bankers by donning his standard uniform, a hoodie and jeans. But Zuckerberg isn’t the only CEO of a company who chooses to dress down than don a suit. Here are photos of 13 other CEOs who rid of suits.

Samsung Becomes Top Smartphone Maker By Copying Our Products: Apple

Wed, 09 May 2012 05:18:23 EDT

Apple has criticized Samsung's recent success as the world's number one smartphone maker by saying that the South Korean tech giant got to the top spot by copying the Cupertino-based company's products.

'Mad Men' Season 5: Creator Paid $250K for Beatles Song Featured In Episode 8

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:46:02 EDT

In a move to stay true to the 1960s, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner paid $250,000 in licensing fees to use the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" in last Sunday's episode of "Mad Men.".

AT&T CEO Regrets Unlimited Data Plan, iMessage: Report

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:03:26 EDT

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson has said that the company's decision to offer an unlimited data plan for the original iPhones was a mistake, according to the Los Angeles Times.

WWDC 2012: MacBook Pro Launch News Is Past; Apple Might Unveil iPad Mini...Really?

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:55:42 EDT

Rumors are rife that Apple is planning to launch a miniature, 7-inch Apple tablet at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference that will kick off on June 11. The same event is expected to see the launch of some great devices like MacBook Pro (2012), iTV and some software like iOS 6 and iTunes 11.

Steve Jobs Played Franklin Delano Roosevelt In Apple's 1984 Inspirational Macintosh Ad [VIDEO]

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:35:17 EDT

Steve Jobs is remembered not merely for the company he co-founded, but also for his mannerism, determination and marketing skills that helped Apple reach the zenith of success. But what about his acting skills? Yes, the Apple wizard did have some. He appeared as former U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a long-lost TV commercial to charge up the company's sales team to take on IBM.

Scott Forstall, Apple Sr. VP Of IOS, Cashes In $38.7 Million Worth Of Stock; Why He Won't Leave Company

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:28:02 EDT

Scott Forstall, The Apple senior vice president of iOS software, just scored a $38.7 million payday, according to an SEC filing cited by Fortune Magazine. Forstall, 42, recently cashed in over 64,000 company shares, which netted him close to $40 million.

Samsung Galaxy S 3 Specs Out: Can It Defeat the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5?

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:36:15 EDT

Samsung Electronics has scheduled a May 3 launch date for 'Destination: tgeltaayehxnx', i.e. the next Galaxy. Galaxy S 3 specs confirmed by Samsung include a 1.4-plus GHz Exynos 4 Quad-core chip, and no support for 3D technology.

Facebook Organ Donor Status Added To Timeline Making It Easier To Donate [HOW TO VIDEO]

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:19:09 EDT

Facebook added another item to the myriad of things you can share over the social networking site: your organs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced users can share their organ donor status or sign up through the social networking site.

Apple iTV: The New Smart HD TV Will Bring EPIX, Siri and Home Console; What More To Expect?

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:57:20 EDT

While user excitement and rumors about Apple devices mainly flock around iPad and iPhone, Apple HD TV is also slowly yet strongly making its presence felt among TV addicts.

Apple courts EPIX for upcoming TV: sources

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:00:04 EDT

Apple Inc began talks earlier this year to stream films owned by EPIX, which is backed by three major movie studios, on devices including a long-anticipated TV, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations.

Groupon CEO Andrew Mason Chugs Beer Before Telling Company It Needs To Grow Up, 5 Other Embarrasing CEO Moments

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:02:39 EDT

At a Groupon staff meeting held yesterday, CEO Andrew Mason had all-hands on deck to talk about how he believes that, since the company went public, it has been making an ass out of itself. While Mason may have been referring to the embarrassing restatement of its first quarterly results, staffers and business insiders are now looking at Mason himself as the root of the problem.

Google Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive and iCloud Feature Comparison: How Do They Stack-Up?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:10:56 EDT

Google Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive and iCloud Feature Comparison: How Do They Stack-Up?

Analysts: Apple Must Target China, Issue New Products to Sustain Growth

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:02:48 EDT

Apple must train its sight to the East, experts said, if it wishes to sustain its record-breaking results and deflect predictions that the tech titan would falter sooner or later minus the introduction of innovative products, which marked the reign of Steve Jobs.

Apple's growth hinges on China, new devices

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:14:02 EDT

Sometimes even eye-popping results are not enough.

Apple (AAPL) Earnings Report Date Q2 2012: Transcript Of The Conference Call Q&A Session [FULL TEXT]

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:35:16 EDT

For the 19th time in the last 20 quarters, Apple reported sales that exceeded Wall Street's estimates. Not bad for a company started out of a garage. On Tuesday, Apple followed-up its most successful quarter in company history with its Q2 2012 financial results.

Apple (AAPL) Earnings Release Date Preview: Highlights Of Q2 2012 [PICTURES]

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:45:52 EDT

Apple is ready to announce its second quarter results today, April 24, 2012, at approximately 5 p.m. ET. Bolstered mostly by the release of the company's third-generation iPad, Apple is expected to announce a great quarter, although not quite as record-breaking as its last one.

MacBook Pro 2012 Release Rumor Update: Liquidmetal body, LTE Support, Improved Battery and Touchscreen; What More Do We Know So Far? (Latest Rumors)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:17:42 EDT

The latest rumors indicate that Apple's MacBook Pro series laptop will receive liquidmetal chassis, improved battery and 4G Lter support. Ivy chips and Thunderbolt features are confirmed to be coming in the next Mac device and at the same time reports say that the 17-inch model can be dropped this time to keep Apple's production streamlined.

Dropbox Sharing With Links: Send Documents, Photos, Videos Using Simple URL

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:53:12 EDT

Dropbox has announced a new function that allows people to share files and folders using links to designated URLs.

Apple MacBook Pro 2012 Redesign: Steve Jobs Vision For Future Laptops

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:37 EDT

Tech fans expect the Ivy Bridge processor in a totally revamped MacoBook Pro.