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iPhone 5 to Boast of 3-D Interactive Screen?
iPhone 5 could boast of a 3-D interactive screen complete with eye-tracking and ambient light sensitivity, according to a new patent Apple was awarded Feb. 13. The new virtual interface takes advantage of Kinect-like motion sensors and face recognition software to follow along with where your eyes are looking. It could even do things like expand icons when your eyes move across them.
Google wins EU okay for Motorola buy
Google Inc won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility.
Apple subjects Foxconn, partners to labor scrutiny
Apple Inc said on Monday that a U.S. non-profit labor group has begun an unprecedented inspection of working conditions at its main contract manufacturers, including Foxconn's plants in southern China, as the maker of the IPhone continues to grapple with persistent image problems there.
Banks Lead Wall Street Higher After Greek Deal
Stocks rose Monday, led by banks after Greece's parliament approved strict financial reforms needed to obtain an international bailout package.
Apple Approves Foxconn Investigation: Why Tim Cook Deserves Credit
Apple issued a press release on Monday announcing that the Fair Labor Association has begun investigating Foxconn's upon Apple's request. It was a necessary move, but it would never have happened without CEO Tim Cook at the helm.
iPad 3 March Launch Imminent: iPad 2 Price Slashed to $429
Media rumors on the impending iPad 3 launch could turn out to be true as retail shops are also moving fast to clear their stocks of iPad 2. The first week of March is considered as the most likely period for the launch of Apple's next generation iPad, dubbed iPad 3 and a Michigan-based supermarket chain has already slashed the price of iPad 2 to clear its shelves for the new tablet.
Wall Street Higher on Greek Deal
Stocks rose Monday as Greece's parliament approved strict financial reforms needed to obtain its latest international bailout package.
Apple iPad 3 Release: Leaked Parts Reveal Thicker Shell, LCD Display by Sharp
As Apple readies its next-generation tablet -- the iPad 3 -- for a March release date, countless questions about the device still remain. Who made the display? Is it thinner or thicker than the iPad 2? What does it look like?
Apple Launches New Legal Attack on Samsung Phones
Apple Inc raised the stake in an intensifying global patent battle with Samsung Electronics by targeting the latest model using Google's fast growing Android software, a move which may affect other Android phone makers.
Apple, Under Fire, Seeks Fair Labor Probe of Chinese Plants
Apple, under attack for poor labor practices at its Asian contract manufacturers, said it had asked the Fair Labor Association to inspect them.
Apple Shares Top $500, Setting New Milestone
Shares of Apple, the world’s most valuable technology company, hit the $500 mark Monday valuing the company at $462 billion. It remains the world's most valuable company.
iOS 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak: Introducing AirBlue Sharing; Now Share Files From iPhone to Any Device via Bluetooth
Over the weekend, a new app popped up in Cydia. This app, unlike Celeste, allows iOS device users to share files with almost any other Bluetooth-enabled device, even Android. Yes, that's what AirBlue Sharing claims it can.
Apple Intensifies Global Patent Battle with Samsung
Apple Inc raised the stake in an intensifying global patent battle with Samsung Electronics by targeting the latest model using Google's fast growing Android software, a move which may affect other Android phone makers.
Top 5 Siri Alternatives for Your iPhone and Other Smartphones
The Android and iOS markets are buzzing with voice-powered software applications. Some of these applications, though inspired from Apple's Siri, take voice assistance feature in smartphones to the next level.
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Apple Seeks US Ban on Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Where’s the Bitter Patent War Heading?
Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction against the official Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS device which the South Korean electronics giant has developed in collaboration with Google.
Rotten Apple: Slave-labor Workers Overseen by Company Director Al Gore
Is there anyone on the planet who hasn't read of the spate of suicides, worker deaths and accidents at the Chinese plants owned by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industries, better known as Foxconn?
Apple iPad 3 Rumors: iPad Mini Set to Challenge Amazon Fire in 2012?
Speaking to Computerworld, technology analyst Ezra Gottheil said he expects Apple to roll out a smaller 7-inch iPad sometime after debuting the iPad 3.
EU Seen Approving Google's Motorola Deal: Sources
Google Inc (GOOG.O) is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility (MMI.N), according to people familiar with the matter.
Toymakers Gear up for Year of the 'AppCessory'
Having found this holiday season that they cannot beat iPad, iPhone and iPod, toymakers have decided to join them, lining up a host of playthings that come to life when hooked up to the devices, gadgets that kids love to play with.
iPad 3 Rumors: A March Release? What Features to Really Expect
It is looking increasingly certain that the iPad 3 (if that is what it will be called) will be released soon, as sources have told the media that Apple will debut the successor to the iPad 2 in the first week of March, during one of its special events in San Francisco.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Weak Earnings Reports May Not Tame Strong Market Bulls
Despite a mediocre earnings season and signs of an overbought market, Wall Street bulls are likely to remain in control next week. There are a number of catalysts that have helped the market this year, including a slew of improved economic data and the Federal Reserve's vow to keep interest rates low.
Apple Takes Motorola to Court over Patent War
Apple sued Motorola Mobility in a U.S. court on Friday in an attempt to stop Motorola from asserting some patent claims against Apple in Germany, according to the lawsuit.
Top 5 Android Tablets
Apple's iPad 3 is likely to be launched in near future. However, if you not ready to wait for the next generation iPad, you have a long list of Android-running tablets to choose. These tablets come with amazing features, stylish looks and a reasonable price tag.
Kindle Fire: Amazon to Launch New Bigger Model with 9-Inch Display
Rumors are rife that Apple is all set to launch its next generation iPad, but the Android lovers should not lose heart as Amazon is also anticipated to release two versions of its flagship Kindle Fire, one of which will be bigger than the existing Fire, AllThingsD has reported.
Apple sues Motorola Mobility over Qualcomm license
Apple sued Motorola Mobility in a U.S. court on Friday in an attempt to stop Motorola from asserting some patent claims against Apple in Germany, according to the lawsuit.
EU seen approving Google's Motorola deal: sources
Google Inc is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility , according to people familiar with the matter.
iPad 3 Rumors: 5 Realistic Expectations of Next Apple Tablet
If you're feeling dizzy from the stream of iPad 3 rumors circulating the web rest assured, because it's likely Apple will drown out the hearsay by unveiling its next generation tablet in early March.
U.S. IT Jobs Market: Can it Survive Globalization?
Like many other sectors, the U.S. IT jobs market has been threatened by armies of smart, skilled and English-speaking professionals from emerging market countries like India, Pakistan and Russia.
Apple MacBook Pro: Outselling All, Will Be Redesigned Anyway
It's hard to sift through the rumors circulating about Apple products, but Apple Insider, a company dedicated to doing just that, is reporting on that people familiar with Apple's roadmap have some big news coming from the Cupertino-based company: The Macbook Pro will be radically redesigned by the end of this year.
FBI Probed Steve Jobs Hire -- Found Tales of Drugs, Lying and Genius
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its file on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who back in 1991 was up for a job on President George Bush's Export Council.