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Penguin agrees to $75M settlement in Apple iBooks price fixing lawsuit

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:10 GMT

Book publisher Penguin announced on Wednesday it has reached a $75 million "comprehensive agreement" with U.S. State Attorneys General and private class plaintiffs over e-book price fixing allegations connected to Apple and its iBookstore for iOS.

Samsung Galaxy S4 & Google Now accused of violating Apple patents for Siri

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:00 GMT

In its ongoing litigation against Samsung, Apple has added five new patents to its claims, targeting both the company's new flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, as well as the Google Now service for Android.

Sony to consider spinning off its entertainment division

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:47 GMT

Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony could drop one of those divisions in the near future, as the company's board will soon discuss spinning off its entertainment division in order to help its electronics arm better compete against Apple and Samsung.

Like Apple, Google & Yahoo also avoid taxes by way of Ireland

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT

Though they weren't grilled before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Tuesday like Apple, Google and Yahoo rely on Irish subsidiaries to avoid taxes on billions of dollars in income, and they go one step further than Apple by utilizing offshore accounts.

Apple Online Store pushes iPad for Father's Day

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:00 GMT

Apple on Wednesday updated its online storefront, adding a special section for Father's Day with a heavy emphasis on the iPad, the iPad mini and related accessories.

Popular game engine Unity drops licensing fees for iOS app developers

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:56:00 GMT

Unity, the company behind the eponymous game rendering engine, announced on Tuesday that it will no longer be charging an $800 licensing fee to developers looking to make apps for Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Vudu Player for iOS update brings movie and TV show download support

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:25:13 GMT

Video-on-demand service Vudu on Monday rolled out a major update to its Vudu Player iOS app, granting users the ability to download movies and TV shows directly onto an Apple device for offline viewing.

Google's Chrome team developing app launcher for Mac

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:35 GMT

Google is looking to bring a version of its Chrome OS app launcher to the Mac, possibly as an add-on to the Chrome browser, allowing users to access a slew of Web apps normally available only from within the

Apple publishes execs' opening statements from US Senate testimony

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT

After Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook and chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer appeared before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to explain the tech giant's offshore tax practices, the company has made available the opening statements as read in testimony.

Apple CEO Tim Cook says America's IP environment needs more work

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:20 GMT

In the midst of a larger discussion with U.S. senators on international corporate taxes, Apple CEO Tim Cook took an aside to discuss another area of regulation where the iPhone maker would like to see changes: the United States' intellectual property protection environment.

Microsoft unveils 'Xbox One,' a voice-controlled all-in-one entertainment hub

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation home game console dubbed the "Xbox One," a device that aims to go beyond gaming and become the center of a consumer's living room entertainment experience.

Possible wireless cards for next-gen Macs show 802.11ac connectivity

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:36 GMT

Ahead of an expected refresh of Apple's Mac lineup, images of what appear to be the wireless cards that could go into those computers have appeared online with potential support for high-speed 802.11ac connectivity.

Tim Cook testifies: Apple pays all of the US taxes it owes

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT

Appearing before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook defended his company as a proud American business that pays more in taxes than any other U.S. corporation.

Apple still by far the world's most valuable brand name

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:18 GMT

Once again, the strength of Apple's products has led to the Cupertino company being honored as the most valuable brand in the world, topping not only tech rivals like Google and Microsoft, but also giants of industry like McDonald's and Coca-Cola.

Apple's tax strategy portrayed by Senate subcommittee as a unique 'absurdity'

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

In opening remarks of a hearing Tuesday morning, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations accused Apple of being the mastermind of elaborate tax avoidance practices that are unique to the iPhone maker.

Ireland says it's not responsible for Apple's low international tax rate

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT

With Apple under fire for its low international tax rate thanks to corporate subsidiaries housed in Ireland, the Irish government has spoken out on the matter, saying its laws are not to blame.

AT&T waives voice, data and text overage fees for Oklahoma tornado victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:00 GMT

In response to the devastating tornado that hit Okalhoma City on Monday, U.S. wireless carrier AT&T announced it will be waiving all overage charges for those affected through June 30.

Briefly: South Australia's first Apple Store to open Saturday in Adelaide

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:14:00 GMT

In an update to its website on Monday, Apple revealed its newest retail location in Australia, at Rundle Place Centre in Adelaide, will open its doors on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time.

Facebook's Share Dialog for connected iOS apps promises enhanced usability, easy coding

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:33 GMT

Facebook on Monday brought its Share Dialog out of beta which, once adopted by iOS app developers, will allow users to share content in-app without first having to sign in to the social network.

Yahoo announces 1TB Flickr accounts, new UI with high-resolution photos

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:54:00 GMT

As part of a special media event on Monday, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer unveiled major changes to photo management and sharing service Flickr, with full resolution image support, 1 terabyte of storage for each user, and a revamped user interface.

Apple created offshore subsidiaries to avoid paying billions in US taxes, Senate panel says

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:21:00 GMT

Just hours after Apple published the full testimony which CEO Tim Cook plans to give to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.S. Senate, the government body issued its own findings on the company's offshore tax practices, saying subsidiaries were used to purposefully avoid paying billions of dollars in domestic taxes.

AT&T to bring FaceTime over cellular to all customers by end of year

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:55:20 GMT

AT&T has announced that all mobile video chat applications, including Apple's FaceTime, will work over its cellular network by the end of this year.

Inside Apple's push for comprehensive corporate tax reform

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:29:00 GMT

When Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook testifies before the U.S. Senate this week, he will make his case for comprehensive corporate tax reform, arguing that the current tax system actually undermines the competitiveness of American companies.

Apple details 'extraordinary amount' of taxes it pays in testimony to US Senate

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Apple on Monday published in full the formal testimony that Chief Executive Tim Cook plans to give before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in the U.S. Senate.

Apple debuts new iPhone discounts, subsidies to gain ground in India

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:16:00 GMT

Apple is continually trying new methods to get its products into the hands of Indian consumers, and the Cupertino company recently rolled out a range of new offers to attract iPhone buyers in the world's second-most populous country.