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Apple Adds Four Integrated Circuit Makers to iPad 3 Supply Chain: Report
Apple has reportedly added four Taiwan manufacturers of integrated circuit boards to its iPad 3 supply chain, in order to keep costs low.
Apple Lowers iPad 3 Costs, Possibly Fearing Barrage of Cheaper Android Tablets
It is apparent that the tablet market has exploded with devices offering a variety of options from screen display resolution, size, weight, touch sensor, connectivity features, processor speeds, materials, and drivers. Apple recognizes the competition coming from Android's mass producing line of tablets and has taken steps in lowering its pricing structure. Apple has been reported to be utilizing circuit suppliers in Taiwan in an attempt to lower costs for building an iPad 3 unit, possibly ...
Chinese Officials Start To Shut Down Fake Apple Stores
The most recent fake store in Kunming, China was stumbled upon by a 27-year-old American blogger living in the city, the capital of China's mountainous southwestern Yunnan province, complete with the white Apple logo, wooden tables and cheery staff claiming they work for the iPhone maker, while the Chinese government has launched an investigation into fake Apple stores that have popped up around the southwestern city of Kunming.
HTC Open to Talks with Apple Before ITC Rulings Finalize
An HTC spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company is willing to negotiate with Apple before both companies? United States International Trade Commission (ITC) rulings against each other finalize.
Four Android Phones Wooed by Enterprsie Customers
A recent report from Good Technology highlighted Apple's iOS platforms' advance in the enterprise domain but also embedded in the report were the names of four Android phones which have found large scale corporate adoption.
MacBook Air: Three Great Alternatives
Love the ultra slim MacBook Air but can't do without Windows? Here are three alternatives that can provide you with the same sleek look and also the Windows operating system. The upcoming ASUS UX21, the Samsung Series 9, and the Sony Vaio Z are all alternatives to consider, PCWorld reported.
Latest Reports Confirm iPhone 5's Release in September
After a series of report suggested that iPhone 5 will not be released before 2012, a couple of recent reports confirm that the long awaited monster will arrive on the first half of September.
Mid-Sept. Launch of iPhone 5 Seems Likely, Report Says
A new report says Apple will likely come out with the iPhone 5 in September.
Mac Mini, MacBook Air Ousts Optical Drive
New versions of the Mac Mini and MacBook Air have eliminated optical drives used for CDs and DVDs, which signifies the imminent death of tangible media completely as USB connectivity and digital marketplaces become the popular means for file transferring.
Fake Chinese Apple Stores Closed Down
Two fake Apple stores shut down in Kunming while three others get to stay open.
Best iPhone & iPad Apps for Travel
Whether you are traveling for a few hours or a few days, these Apple iPhone apps are sure to keep your trip headed in the right direction.
BlackBerry Maker Cuts Jobs to Survive iPhone, Android Competition
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, once dominant in the smartphone market, has cut 2,000 jobs to survive new competitive pressures.
Fake Apple Stores Shut Down by Chinese Officials
Chinese officials have ordered the closure of two out of five fake apple stores in Kunming that were uncovered last week by an American Blogger.
Chinese city orders two fake Apple Stores to close
Chinese officials in Kunming have ordered two fake Apple shops to close, not because of piracy or copyright concerns, but because the stores in the southwestern city did not have an official business permit.
Why Fake Apple Stores in China Can Make Steve Jobs Happy
Monday, two fake Apple stores in Kunming, China were ordered to close. But Steve Jobs may have wished otherwise, since the Apple wannabes would have benefited Apple Inc.
China's Apple frenzy triggers wave of smuggling [VIDEO]
In a crowded multi-storeyed marketplace in downtown Shenzhen, a store owner haggles with a cigarette-smoking customer over the price for a bulk sale.
Chinese city orders two fake Apple shops to close
Chinese officials in Kunming have ordered two fake Apple shops to close, not because of piracy or copyright concerns, but because the stores in the southwestern city did not have an official business permit.
Fake Apple Store Highlights Counterfeit China
The media-frenzy surrounding the revelation of a fake Apple store in China puts the spotlight on other fake Chinese goods.
China Fake Apple Store Managers Claim Products Are Real
Investigations are underway as over four retail shops, in the southern Chinese city of Kunming, were discovered to be posing as fake Apple stores. Customers and even staff were fooled by the Apple products, whether they were real or selling fakes counterfeit versions. The store itself has been impressive in terms of decorating and matching furniture to legitimate Apple stores.
China's Apple frenzy triggers wave of smuggling
In a crowded multi-storeyed marketplace in downtown Shenzhen, a store owner haggles with a cigarette-smoking customer over the price for a bulk sale.
Chinese city orders closures of two fake Apple shops
Chinese officials in Kunming ordered two fake Apple shops to close, a local newspaper reported on Monday, an apparent reaction to a storm of media attention about an unauthorized and elaborate hoax store in the southwestern city.
Analysis: Apple juggernaut to see more China gains
Apple is set to exponentially grow its China business as the country's No.1 and No.3 telecom operators jostle to stitch up deals to sell iPhones in the world's largest mobile phone market, home to more than 900 million subscribers.
China, Counterfeit Haven Creates Fake Apple Store and More [PHOTOS]
The recent revelation of fake Apple stores located in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming,Yunnan highlights its infringing patents and copyrights culture. Visitors are fooled by elaborately constructed replicas of commercial products in China known as a counterfeit haven.
Tablet War: Toshiba Thrive Vs. Apple iPad 2
Toshiba Corp. entered the tablet race by releasing its 10.1-inch Android tablet, the Toshiba Thrive, on July 10. However, the tablet has to deal with the iconic Apple iPad 2, as the benchmark for design and performance has been set by the Cupertino giant.
Fake Apple Store in China Selling iPhones, iPads (Photos)
Though Apple’s Web site talks about Apple stores only in Beijing and Shanghai in China, there seems to be another store in Kumming. It is a fake Apple store, which is build and designed to look like the real store.
Fake Apple Store Fools Inspectors and Staff, Plus Other Counterfeit Brands (PHOTOS)
The recent news of Chinese counterfeiting Apple stores and products has triggered inspections from Kunming authorities after customers and staff were fooled by fake products. Near perfect replications of Apple devices and stores will make challenging work for those going in to differentiate genuine from counterfeit items. The discovered fake Apple stores covered all the details from furniture display, a Genius Bar, product layout, signage, and staff uniforms.
How Hulu Bid Could Lead Apple, Google, or Yahoo to Dominance
Each tech giant has their case for obtaining Hulu in leading its company toward dominance on the web. Apple seeks interest in possibly jumpstarting their Apple TV services. Google may have a similar case along with solidifying its social networking features on Google+. For Yahoo, the former premiere search engine website seeks a comeback in both traffic and revenue with Hulu as their missing piece of the puzzle.
3 Good Reasons Why Apple Will Not Buy Hulu
Here are 3 main reasons why Apple won't be cracking open its enormous piggy bank on Hulu.
China inspects electronics stores after fake Apple shops report
Chinese industrial and commercial authorities in Kunming have started to inspect all of the southwestern city's electronics shops after an American blogger wrote about fake Apple stores, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday.
New Apple Macbook Hack Targets Battery
Hackers have long targeted users through email and the Internet, but a new exploit allows hackers to target the batteries of Apple users, rending them inoperable, or worse.


