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Apple shares took a tumble on Friday, taking a nine percent plunge in stock prices due to a technical system glitch, causing a flash crash on the BATS (Better Alternative Trading System) exchange on the same day BATS launched its IPO. The error also affected BATS stock to drop 4.7%, prompting a halt on the trading of its own shares.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion wants to hire a software developer with deep experience building applications for Apple's iPhone and iPad, according to a job posting on its LinkedIn page.

Android smartphone owners that wish that were running Apple iOS 5.1, the operating system of the latest iPhone, no longer have to be so envious of those that are carrying around shiny new iPhones. Apps in the Google Play store enable Android smartphones to run iPhone-mimicking features without having to root the device.

To power all of the new features in the new iPad on 10 hours of battery life, Apple upgraded the iPad 2's rechargeable battery and made it substantially bigger -- about 70 percent. Since the battery also drips when it's plugged in, we have four power cases for you that will recharge your new iPad on the go.

Acer's Iconia Tab A510, running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, is available for pre-sale today. How does it measure up to the new iPad, a.k.a. the 'iPad 3?'

Don't call it Microsoft vs Apple, but the tablet wars are peaking in 2012, and if Microsoft can debut a Windows 8 tablet this year, it might be enough to out muscle even the mighty iPad 3.

The so called iPhone 5 rumor mill got a fresh boost up Wednesday after a reported surfaced claiming that Apple is moving along with development of the next iteration of iPhone, and is now in the process of reviewing components submitted by suppliers for potential use in the device.

Apple has reportedly placed orders for a 4.6-inch screen to be featured in the company's next-generation smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 5. If accurate, this news would mean that Apple is breaking from tradition yet again, and giving consumers a bigger iPhone experience.

Apple Inc's new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6-inch retina display and is set to be launched around the second quarter, a South Korean media reported on Thursday.

The new iPad 3 is sleek, light, powerful, productive, and its new Retina Display couldn't be more beautiful. Yet, many new owners have found that their new Apple tablets have a few major issues, specifically regarding overheating and 4G LTE that quickly drains data and funds.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year (July), Apple will pay a $2.65 per share dividend.

Apple Inc's new iPad throws off a lot more heat than the previous version, lending weight to complaints on Internet forums that the hot-selling tablet computer could get uncomfortably warm after heavy use, an influential consumer watchdog found after running tests.

On Tuesday, more patents were granted to Apple in relation to the iWallet technology, including security measures that aim to keep financial information safe, and the app in iTunes that will house these features. In all likelihood, this is Apple's mobile payments solution intended for its next-generation iPhone, presumably called iPhone 5.

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The new iPad is a hot product, in more ways than one. After enjoying a record-breaking launch weekend, some owners are now saying that the device is literally too hot to handle. Consumer Reports put the new iPad to the test on Tuesday, finding that the device can reach temperatures up to 116ºF, specifically when playing the game Infinity Blade II over a Wi-Fi connection.

An influential consumer watchdog is investigating online reports that Apple Inc's new iPad throws off an unusually large amount of heat and will publish its findings later on Tuesday.

Before his death, Apple Inc's Steve Jobs famously promised to go thermonuclear against smartphones running Google's Android software, saying they use technology ripped off from the iPhone.

Apple discussion forums are now up to 17 pages of complaints from users of the new iPad about an overheating problem, but the company says the device is well within thermal specifications.

An influential U.S. consumer watchdog is investigating online reports that Apple Inc's new iPad throws off an unusually large amount of heat and will publish its findings later on Tuesday.

The market clearly liked the news – Apple shares jumped 2.65 percent on Monday to close above $600 per share for the first time.

To power all of these new features of the new iPad and maintain a 10-hour battery life, Apple had to upgrade the iPad 2's rechargeable lithium-ion battery and make it substantially bigger. But at what cost?

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, moving swiftly after taking over from late Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs, fulfilled a longstanding desire of investors by initiating a quarterly dividend and share buyback that will pay out $45 billion over three years.

When you go out to buy the new iPad, one thing you would realize is the fact that it is not cheap to purchase, especially the 64GB version. But what if you knew the amount Apple actually spends to produce each new iPad? You would be surprised by the price difference, and you may feel that Apple is fleecing you when you get to know how much profit Apple is actually making from each new iPad sold.

Apple's push for a tax holiday on overseas profits is unlikely to influence the Obama administration's position on the issue, a White House source told Talking Points Memo.

Apple has cemented its dominance as the most popular mobile platform among application developers while Google's Android has receded and Research In Motion's devices plunged anew, according to a quarterly survey that may signal sales trends for mobile devices.

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, moving swiftly after taking over from late Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs, fulfilled a longstanding desire of investors by initiating a quarterly dividend and share buyback that will pay out $45 billion over three years.

In three short days, Apple has sold off more three million copies of its third-generation iPad, simply called the new iPad, the company said in a statement released Monday. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina Display, which is the best screen to ever grace a tablet, the speeds of 4G LTE connectivity, an improved 5-megapixel iSight rear camera, and a bigger battery to power 10 hours of life.

The S&P 500 extended its rally on Monday to climb within 10 percent of its historic closing high, after Apple said it would pay a $10 billion annual dividend and buy back stock.

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) closed above $600 a share for the first time after announcing a $10 billion share buyback with plans for a $2.65 share dividend later this year.