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Editorial: Apple's iOS 7 needs exclusive, distinctive features, not just a flat UI

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:44:00 GMT

There's intense interest blooming around reports that Apple plans to revamp the look of iOS 7 with a flatter appearance. But there's more reason to believe that Apple is - or should be - focusing on features, not a radical new appearance.

iPad shipments could see first ever year-on-year decline in Q2, analyst says

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:34:00 GMT

Due to a combination of seasonality and heightened competition from Android device makers, shipments of Apple's iPad may see a year-on-year drop for the first time since debuting in 2010, says KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Google's Motorola issues second appeal of dismissed ITC case against Apple

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:08:00 GMT

Motorola has given notice to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it will be contesting the International Trade Commission's dismissal of a case against Apple, the second time the now Google-owned company has filed an appeal tied to that investigation.

iPhone urinalysis app draws scrutiny from FDA

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:54:56 GMT

Biosense Technologies' uChek system turns Apple's iPhone into a capable urinalysis device, and now the Food and Drug Administration is saying that it may need to clear the medical app lest developers risk violating federal law.

South Australia's first Apple Store draws line hours ahead of opening [update: photos and video]

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:00 GMT

While Apple's latest retail outlet in Australia isn't scheduled to open for another three hours, customers eager to get into the region's first Apple Store are already queuing up, some having been there for nearly 12 hours.

Best Buy to offer $50 off all iPhone 5 & 4S models starting Sunday

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:00 GMT

Starting this Sunday, electronics retailer Best Buy will be offering $50 off the purchase of any new iPhone model with a service contract, marking a rare discount opportunity for Apple's smartphone lineup.

Rains once more cause damage at Apple's Fifth Avenue NY store

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:52 GMT

Weather woes continue at Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, as rain is once again seeping into the retail location, and now Apple's SoHo location is said to have been suffering from the same problem.

Haswell chips could bring 50% more battery life to Apple's next-gen MacBooks

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT

The next generation in Apple's MacBook line could see 50 percent greater battery life thanks to the processors expected to go into them, according to Intel.

Verizon Cloud iPhone backup software launches on Apple's App Store

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:39:26 GMT

Verizon this week launched a new iPhone application for its subscribers that gives access to the carrier's cloud-based syncing and backup service.

New service delivers passes for Apple's Passbook via text message

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:44:04 GMT

Users of Apple's Passbook feature for iOS have a new option for getting tickets, coupons, and more delivered to their devices, as Skycore has launched support for cross-carrier delivery of Passbook passes by MMS.

Steve Jobs's family has been giving money away anonymously for more than 2 decades

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:38:00 GMT

While late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs never brought public attention to his philanthropic efforts, he and his family have been giving money away anonymously for more than 20 years.

Judge says evidence will likely show Apple culpable in e-book price fixing case

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:44:00 GMT

In rare pre-trial "tentative view," Judge Denise Cote said the U.S Department of Justice will likely be able to prove that Apple colluded with major book publishers to falsely inflate the prices of e-books sold through the iBookstore.

AT&T to reportedly add Apple's iPhone to GoPhone prepaid lineup

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:12:39 GMT

The nation's second-largest carrier AT&T will reportedly add Apple's iPhone to the list of devices customers can buy through its GoPhone prepaid brand on Friday, with the handset coming alongside the activation of 4G LTE and HSPA+ support for the service.

Apple airs new iPhone ad, continues brilliant 'quiet' TV campaign

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:47:00 GMT

Apple on Thursday released a new ad focusing on the iPhone as a music player, with its quiet, serene style following in the footsteps of the company's last spot, and paving the way for a new breed of commercial.

Google reportedly mulling $1B Waze bid, could spark bidding war with Facebook

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg sources, Google is looking to throw in a $1 billion bid for Waze, possibly portending a bidding war between the search giant and Facebook, which is also rumored to be eyeing an acquisition of the social mapping service.

Apple expands iOS Maps' 3D Flyover coverage of California

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:45:00 GMT

In a recent update to its iOS Maps app, Apple added Flyover support a large swath of California, including popular tourist attractions like Disneyland in Anaheim.

Rumor: Apple outlines new in-house repair policy in note to Brazilian AASPs

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:48:00 GMT

A purportedly official email sent out to Brazilian Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) earlier this month appears to confirm a previous rumor that Apple is planning on performing iOS device repairs in-house, a change from the current policy of replacing the damaged model with a refurbished unit.

Apple: Samsung shirked FRAND obligations, filed suit before making a licensing offer

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:54:00 GMT

Samsung abused its rights as a standard-essential patent holder, Apple said Wednesday, by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission before even trying to come to an agreement with the Cupertino company over licensing terms.

Rumor: Apple to vastly expand color options with this year's 'iPhone 5S' & low-cost iPhone

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:00 GMT

Both Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone and the company's anticipated low-cost iPhone will come in an array of colors well beyond the current black and white options, a new rumor claims.

Apple's fifth-gen iPad rumored to debut after 'iPhone 5S,' feature rear mic

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:08:00 GMT

The next full-size iPad from Apple will launch toward the end of 2013, after Apple's next iPhone, and the new tablet will gain a rear-facing microphone much like the iPhone 5, a new report claims.

Microsoft caught lying about tablet size in comparison to Apple's iPad

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:52:00 GMT

In an attempt to draw interest away from Apple's iPad, Microsoft has set up a tablet comparison page that falsely presents the iPad as having a smaller screen than a Windows tablet with less screen area.

Apple's iAd first major mobile ad-network to get Media Ratings Council accreditation

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Apple's iAd for iPhone and iPad gained a bit more legitimacy this month as it received accreditation from a major advertising body, making it the first mobile platform to achieve the distinction.

Dubai hotel provides guests with iMacs, 24-karat gold iPad

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:29:11 GMT

Apple's iPads are premium products with a premium price, but apparently not enough for one Dubai hotel, which provides its guests with 24-karat gold versions of Apple's popular tablet.

Evernote gains reminders, Telltale's poker comes to iOS & Angry Birds Space goes free

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:57 GMT

A new update for popular note taking app "Evernote" adds reminders, while Telltale Games' "Poker Night at the Inventory 2" has debuted on iOS. Also, Rovio's "Angry Birds Space" has gone free on the App Store.

Apple announces WWDC 2013 keynote for Monday, June 10

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:00 GMT

Apple has officially confirmed that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off with a keynote presentation on Monday, June 10, where it is expected to showcase iOS 7 and OS X 10.9.