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Sprint: Permanent No. 3 Or Should It Bid For MetroPCS Or T-Mobile?
Sprint (NYSE: S) fell 3 percent Thursday on the heels of the effective acquisition of MetroPCS Communications Inc. by an arm of Deutsche Telekom.
iOS 6 Maps: How To Report A Problem To Apple
If you experience any specific error or problem in iOS 6 Maps, there’s an easy way to send off a report to Apple so they can fix it.
Apple iPad Mini Release Date May Coincide With iTunes 11 Launch [RUMORS]
Eddy Cue, Apple’s SVP of Internet software, told a packed auditorium on Sept. 12 that a brand-new version of iTunes – iTunes 11 – would be released in late October; funny, a number of other reports are saying Apple plans to hold another media event around the same time to unveil a brand-new “mini” iPad. Could it be possible that these two events are actually one?
Samsung Galaxy S3 ‘Mini’ Coming To Dethrone The iPhone 5? Invitation Hints At Oct. 11 Announcement In Germany
Samsung may have plans to steal some thunder from the iPhone 5 on Oct. 11 by introducing a new, smaller smartphone to its Galaxy S line-up. Samsung Galaxy S3 ‘Mini’ Coming To Dethrone The iPhone 5? Invitation Hints At Oct. 11 Announcement In Germany
Google’s Motorola Drops ITC Patent Infringement Complaint Against Apple
Google withdrew a complaint against Apple little more than a month after originally charging them with copyright infringement.
iPhone 5 May Release On Virgin - No Time Frame, Launch Date Announced Yet: Report
The iPhone 5 is already supported by several US carriers including major LTE providers like AT&T and Verizon as well as regional carriers like Cricket and C Spire. However, a new report released by MacRumors on Monday says Apple’s latest smartphone may be coming to Virgin Mobile USA, Sprint’s prepaid mobile unit.
Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit: iPhone 5 Targeted In Ongoing Patent Battle
The Apple versus Samsung lawsuit continues, and this time, Samsung has set its sights on the iPhone 5. The Korea-based company asked Judge Paul Grewal for permission to include Apple's recently released smartphone in a countersuit claim.
Technology Accounts For Half Of Top 20 Global Brands
Tech companies headed by Apple, IBM, Google and Microsoft are half of top 20 brands.
Google Closes At Record High As Value Exceeds Microsoft
Shares of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), the No. 1 search engine, closed at an all-time high of $761.78, boosting its value above Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT).
Fiona Apple On Weight Comments: ‘Please Stop Hurting My Feelings’
Fiona Apple responds to criticism that she is too thin, calling claims hurtful and "totally irresponsible."
The iOS 6 Maps Apology From Tim Cook: Did Apple Redeem Itself For Booting Google?
Apple won't remove its admittedly-flawed Maps app from iOS 6, so Apple CEO Tim Cook posted an open letter apology to the company's website on Friday morning. Cook’s apology felt sincere, but was it enough to ameliorate the issues created by removing Google Maps in favor of a not-ready-for-primetime app? The iOS 6 Maps Apology From Tim Cook: Did Apple Redeem Itself For Booting Google?
Apple Releases Update To Fix iPhone 5 Wi-Fi Bug For Verizon Users
Apple's iPhone 5 for Verizon has been affected by a bug that consumes data when connected to a Wi-Fi network. The company released a carrier update to address this issue.
Will The iPad Mini Be Wi-Fi Only?
It looks like the yet-unannounced 7.85-inch iPad Mini is finally getting some renewed attention, now that we’re in the month that the device was expected to launch (October) and now that we have a new video showing a mock-up of the tablet’s alleged design.
Nokia Sets New Mapping Alliance With Oracle
Finnish phone maker Nokia Oyj (NYSE: NOK) said it will offer mapping services to customers of Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), the No. 1 database developer.
Apple Removes Language Calling New Maps App The Most 'Powerful' From Its Website
A little more than a week after its release, Apple’s latest Maps application for iOS 6 has been received so negatively by the tech world that the company even issued an apology for the app being inferior to Google Maps. And now Apple has removed a phrase on the company's website that had touted the app as the most "powerful” map app on the market.
Apple IPhone 5 Costs Only 41 Cents To Charge For An Entire Year
Apple’s latest hit product, the iPhone 5, may be the cheapest new smartphone on the market in terms of energy costs, according to a recently released study. The cost of charging an iPhone 5 for an entire year? Only 41 cents.
iOS 6 Maps: Apple Releases List Of Alternative Navigation Solutions On App Store Following CEO Tim Cook's Apology
Apple won't remove its new Maps app from iOS 6, so the Cupertino, Calif.-based computers company is all about damage control right now. After Apple CEO Tim Cook posted an open letter apology to the company's website on Friday morning, Apple also updated its App Stores with a special section on the Featured page, which offers a list of alternative maps applications for users to choose from as Apple engineers fix its controversial Maps app behind the scenes.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Hits 22 More Countries
After a record-breaking debut in the US and nine other countries last weekend, the iPhone 5 finally released in 22 new countries on Friday, as promised back at Apple's media event held on Sept. 12.
Apple iOS 6 Maps Feature ‘Fell Short,’ Tim Cook Says In Open Letter To Fans [FULL TEXT]
A little more than one week after the iOS 6 release date, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted an open letter to users apologizing for any shortcomings in Apple Maps.
Apple iPhone 5 Features: Battery Life May Be Affected By Cellular Signal Strength
While the battery life of the sixth-generation iPhone depends on the user’s various activities but it appears as though there’s yet another factor that impacts the battery life of the iPhone 5. While similar to that of the iPhone 4S, it appears as though the iPhone 5’s battery life is actually largely affected by the strength of the cellular signal.
Apple Siri Features: Newly Discovered Patent Hints At More Integration In The Future of iOS
An Apple patent claiming ownership over Siri has just been discovered, and alludes to a heavier emphasis on the voice-activated assistant in future iOS updates.
Forget iPhone 5, The iPhone 6 Is Coming: New Apple Patent Features Flexible Displays, Tactile Feedback
A newly released patent, filed in March but published on Thursday, describes a handful of new technologies currently being cooked up in Apple’s research & development labs in Cupertino for new iDevices, including tactile keyboards, laser microphones and speakers, and flexible displays.
Apple Maps Vs. Google Maps - iOS Platform Had One Full Year Left On Contract: Report
According to a new report released by The Verge on Wednesday, Apple may have had a full year left in its contract to use Google Maps before the Cupertino giant pulled the plug to introduce its own iOS Maps app.
Hidden Radio Review: If Apple Built A Bluetooth Speaker, This Would Be It
Tech giants like Apple and Google don’t make their own speaker systems (unless you count those EarPods), which is why it’s up to third parties to continually innovate wireless audio speakers that combine style with substance. Many peripheral speakers are sleek, and some have excellent sound, but few can walk the line between portability, beauty and function. The Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker is one of those speakers.
Apple’s iPhone 5 Releases With Scratches: 'That Is Normal,’ Exec Says In Email Response To User
Apple's iPhone 5 came with an unexpected and disappointing feature for some users: scuffs and markings along the body. Apple's Senior VP of Marketing Phil Schiller responded to a user saying that it is "normal" for scratches or chips to show on aluminum surfaces.
Apple iPhone 5 Features: New Retina Display Beats Out Samsung Galaxy S3 In Lab Comparison
While the iPhone 5 and its features would appear unchanged from the outside, Apple has actually made some major improvements to its screen and Retina Display in this year's model. DisplayMate, the Amherst, NH-based company that specializes in evaluating and comparing all types of display technologies, released an extensive analysis of the new Retina Display on the all-new iPhone 5, which Apple finally released to the public last Friday.
iPhone 5 Prank Video In Amsterdam Goes Viral After Device’s U.S. Release Date
A group of jokesters pulled a prank caught on video in Amsterdam by gluing an iPhone 5 to the ground.
iPhone 5 Shortfall? Analysts Blame Display Shortages
One reason why only 5 million iPhone 5 units were delivered by Apple was a shortage of new display screens from Asia.
iPhone 5 Release Date Sees Launch Of 5 New Apple Stores Around The Globe
To celebrate the release date of the all-new iPhone 5 this Friday, Apple will also open five brand-new retail stores that very day in five different countries, including cities in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. Apple will begin selling the iPhone 5 at 8 a.m. sharp local time in all 390 of its worldwide stores, but five of those stores will be opening their doors for the very first time. Here's a little bit about each of the five Apple Stores set to open later this week. iPhone 5 Release D...
Apple iPhone 5 Features: A6 Chip Beats All Previous iOS Devices, High-End Android Phones In Performance Tests
Apple fans and phone enthusiasts alike are looking forward to this Friday, the day Apple will finally release its all-new iPhone 5 out into the wild. With pre-orders for the new iPhone selling out in record time, users can't wait to get their hands on all the new features the iPhone 5 has to offer. The iPhone 5 is the first Apple device to run on the company's custom-built A6 chip, which is 22 percent smaller than the A5 and A5X chips found in the iPad 2, iPad 3, Apple TV 2 and iPhone 4S, ...


