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China Court Orders Apple To Pay in Rights Dispute
December 28, 2012 9:18 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA Chinese court has ordered Apple Inc. to pay 1.03 million yuan ($165,000) to eight Chinese writers and two companies who say unlicensed copies of their work were distributed through Apple's online store. The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court ruled Thursday that Apple violated the writers' copyright...
Judge Denies Apple Request to Ban Samsung Phones
December 18, 2012 9:22 am | by Paul Elias, Associated Press | News | CommentsA federal judge late Monday rejected Apple Inc.'s demands that its chief rival in the more than $100 billion global smartphone market cease selling models a jury recently found illegally used Apple technology. The immediate impact of the ruling means that Samsung can continue to sell three of the older-generation smartphones still on U.S. shelves.
Could Auto Correct Jeopardize Public Safety in a Text-to-911 Situation?
December 12, 2012 5:05 pm | by Ben Munson | Blogs | CommentsThus far it appears the feature has only caused minor suffering to those sending the texts and major amusement for everyone reading them. But, in all seriousness, what would happen if Auto Correct turned your extremely urgent and vital emergency text into an incoherent mess?
Report: Kodak Gets Patent Bid from Apple, Google
December 11, 2012 11:09 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsApple and Google, bitter rivals in smartphone technology, have joined up to make a combined bid for a bundle of patents offered by photography pioneer Kodak, according to a published report. Bloomberg News reported Saturday that Apple Inc. and Google Inc. have abandoned competing bids for the portfolio to offer a combined $500 million.
iSolated: Bad Apple Maps Directions Lead to Desert
December 11, 2012 10:55 am | by Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe city of Mildura is not at the end of a dirt road in the Australian bush, in tire-choking desert sand far from food and water. Unfortunately, Apple's much-maligned mapping application thinks it is. Australian police say the app is "potentially life threatening" because of the bad directions it has given to the southern city.
Why Is Wall Street Losing Its Appetite for Apple?
December 10, 2012 9:46 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple began selling the iPhone 5 on Sept. 21, the same day the company's stock hit an all-time peak of $705.07 per share. Since then, the stock has plunged more than 20 percent, trimming the company's market value by more than $150 billion. On Friday afternoon, shares were trading at around $534.
Apple's Softer Side Emerges Under CEO Cook
December 7, 2012 9:37 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThough the metal edges of its PCs and mobile devices are as sharp and severe as ever, Apple is emerging under Cook's leadership as a kinder corporate citizen. Cook's announcement this week that the company is moving the production of one of its Mac computer lines to the U.S. is just the latest step in a softening of the company's image following the October 2011 death of CEO and co-founder Jobs.
Ahead of the Bell: Apple
December 6, 2012 9:42 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsApple shares continued to slide for a second day before the opening bell, a day after the company posted its worst one-day stock drop in four years. On Wednesday, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company's shares closed down 6 percent at $538.79, erasing $35 million in market capitalization. Speculation abounded as to the cause.
Galaxy S III Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
November 8, 2012 6:08 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAs Apple’s share price plummets in the face of missed third quarter earnings, Samsung’s Galaxy S III smartphone is crowned the world’s best-selling smartphone ever.
Apple, Samsung Boast Device Sales Numbers
November 5, 2012 6:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple and Samsung tout tablet sales numbers.
Apple's $8.2 Billion Profit Disappoints Wall Street
October 26, 2012 7:47 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple's fiscal fourth quarter financials couldn't keep pace with Wall Street's expectations.
Apple Unveils $329 iPad Mini as Shares Fall
October 23, 2012 11:47 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple today unveiled a smaller 7.9-inch iPad to accompany its standard 10-inch model. The company made the announcement during a media event in San Francisco that was streamed live on the company's website.
Report: Next iPhone May Not Have it Easy in U.S.
September 11, 2012 7:22 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsWhile Apple has not confirmed an iPhone 5, all signs point to an announcement tomorrow.
Apple Sets Sept. 12 Event for Expected iPhone Unveil
September 5, 2012 7:15 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple yesterday sent out invites to a Sept. 12 press event, where the company is expected to unveil the next iPhone.
Samsung in Hot Seat over Abusing Chinese Workers
September 5, 2012 7:06 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsFresh off a billion-dollar loss in a patent fight with rival smartphone maker Apple, embattled Samsung Electronics Co. now finds itself accused by a labor rights group of mistreating workers in China and illegally using child labor.
South Korean Court Rules Samsung Didn't Copy iPhone
August 24, 2012 7:28 am | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSouth Korea's Samsung won a home court ruling in its global smartphone battle against Apple on Friday when judges in Seoul said the company didn't copy the look and feel of the U.S. company's iPhone, and that Apple infringed on Samsung's wireless technology.
Apple Stock Hits New High After 4-Month Dip
August 20, 2012 7:15 am | by Peter Svennsson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple's stock hit a new high Friday after a four-month swoon, as investors looked ahead to the release of a new iPhone and possibly a smaller iPad.
Apple Buys AuthenTec for $356M
July 27, 2012 7:30 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsApple is buying security company AuthenTec in a deal valued at about $356 million.
Apple Not Almighty, Earnings Disappoint
July 25, 2012 7:52 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsHaving customers excited about your new line of products doesn't seem like it should be a problem, but it's one that tripped up Apple's earnings last quarter.
Mini iPad Could Mark Departure for Apple
July 6, 2012 7:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsIf the recent rumors are true, Apple will have some backtracking to do to justify its move to a smaller format, NPD Group analyst Ross Rubin says.
China Court: Apple Pays $60M to Settle iPad Case
July 2, 2012 7:38 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsApple has paid $60 million to settle a dispute in China over ownership of the iPad name, a court announced Monday, removing a potential obstacle to sales of the popular tablet computer in the key Chinese market.
Analyst Sets $1,001 Price Target on Apple Shares
April 3, 2012 7:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — A Wall Street analyst on Monday set the highest price target yet for Apple shares, valuing them at $1,001 each, or about 62 percent more than their current price.
FTC Said to Probe Google on Tracking, Antitrust
March 16, 2012 7:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsGoogle is reportedly facing multiple investigations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its business practices.
iPad with LTE Bolsters Apple's Tablet Position
March 8, 2012 6:52 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe bottom line following Wednesday's iPad launch appears to be that the new LTE-capable tablet will only bolster Apple's dominance in the tablet market.
DOJ Threatens to Sue Apple, Publishers for eBook Price Fixing
March 8, 2012 6:46 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has threatened to sue Apple and others for colluding with publishers to fix eBook prices.
