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  • Mailbox Announces the Release of iPad Version of Popular Email Client

    23 May 2013, 4:32 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Mailbox, the popular email client that first launched on the iPhone, has announced the release of their iPad version of the app. Today's version 1.3 update makes it a universal app that runs on all iOS devices.
  • Apple Confirms WWDC Keynote for June 10 at 10AM PT

    23 May 2013, 4:12 pm by: J. Glenn Künzler

    In an unsurprising confirmation, Apple has officially announced to AllThingsD that their WWDC keynote will take place on June 10th - the first day of the conference - at 10 AM Pacific. The event will be held at San Francisco's Moscone Center - the traditional…
  • iPhone 5 Repair Cost Remain High Due to Apple’s Tight Control Over Components

    23 May 2013, 3:24 pm by: Chris Hauk

    MarketWatch took a look at the state of the iPhone 5 repair industry, and found that costs for display replacements remain very high right months after the debut of the device.
  • Otterbox Acquires Rival Case Manufacturer LifeProof, Drops Patent Infringement Suit

    23 May 2013, 2:34 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Rugged mobile device case maker OtterBox has announced that it has acquired TreeFrog Developments Inc., DBA LifeProof for an undisclosed amount, and has officially dropped allegations of patent infringement against the company. The announcement was made at the…
  • Well-Known Analyst Michael Gartenberg Jumps Ship to Join Apple’s Marketing Team

    23 May 2013, 2:26 pm by: J. Glenn Künzler

    Well-known industry analyst Michael Gartenberg has left his post at Gartner to join Apple's marketing team, reports Forbes. Gartner was one of the precious few decent industry analysts of his day, and has long been openly fond of Apple's products and corporate…
  • Google to Integrate Intuitive Voice Search Into Their Google Chrome iOS App

    23 May 2013, 1:58 pm by: Chris Hauk

    In a post on its Chrome blog on Wednesday, Google said it plans to directly integrate intuitive voice searches into its Chrome Web browser for iOS.
  • Corning Says Their Gorilla Glass 3 is a Better Option Than Sapphire

    23 May 2013, 1:15 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Corning seems to feel a little threatened by the possible future use of sapphire in the place of Gorilla Glass as a resilient covering for smartphone displays, as it has published a feature outlining why its latest Gorilla Glass 3 is a better option than…
  • Apple Looks to Double the Amount They Spend on Lobbying of Politicians

    23 May 2013, 11:29 am by: Chris Hauk

    Apple is reportedly on track to double the amount of money that it spends lobbying politicians this year. The increase in spending comes as the iOS device maker is coming under increasing fire in Washington for alleged tax avoidance.
  • Kuo: ‘iWatch May Not Launch Until the Second Half of 2014′

    23 May 2013, 10:29 am by: Chris Hauk

    KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new research report this week, and in it he says he believes that hardware and software issues may combine to push the debut of Apple's much rumored "iWatch" back to the second half of 2014.
  • Twitter for Mac Gets an Update – Notification Center Support and More

    22 May 2013, 6:06 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Twitter has released an update to their official Mac app today. it includes support for Notification Center, fixes for Growl and more.
  • Blinking in the Spotlight, Ireland Calls for International Crackdown on Tax Dodging

    22 May 2013, 5:35 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Ireland finds itself in the spotlight following Apple executive's testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Tax Strategies, and the ultra-low tax nation is now calling for an international crackdown on tax dodging by multinational corporations.
  • The iPad Accounts for 89% of Tablet Online Shopping Traffic, Ranks High in Sales Per User

    22 May 2013, 4:32 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Apple's iPad still accounts for a huge 89.28% of tablet e-commerce website traffic, this despite the growing competition from other tablets. The Apple device also grabs more money on a per-user basis than any other tablet.
  • YEEHAW! Apple CEO Tim Cook Says: ‘The Made-in-USA Mac Will be Assembled in Texas’

    22 May 2013, 3:25 pm by: Chris Hauk

    While discussing Apple's U.S. based operations at the Senate hearings regarding Apple’s tax strategies, Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that Apple's upcoming "Made in the USA" Mac will be assembled in the great state of Texas.
  • Apple Offers PayPal Payment Option in German Online Store

    22 May 2013, 2:12 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Apple has rolled out the ability to pay for purchases from their German online Apple Store via PayPal. The feature appears to be limited to Germany at the moment, but could portend a roll out to other countries.
  • Google Developing Chrome App Launcher for Mac

    22 May 2013, 1:11 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Google is working to bring a version of its Chrome OS app launcher to the Mac, allowing users access to a collection of web apps normally only accessible via the Chrome browser.
  • Sony to Possibly Spin Off Its Entertainment Division

    22 May 2013, 12:32 pm by: Chris Hauk

    Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony may be considering spinning of its entertainment division in order to help its electronics division to compete more efficiently against Apple and Samsung.
  • Google Begins Roll-Out of Chrome Conversational Search Features

    22 May 2013, 11:53 am by: Chris Hauk

    At its I/O keynote earlier this month, Google unveiled its new conversational, Google Now-like voice search for the desktop. The new feature would allow Chrome users to drill down into searches and their results by using only their voice. Today Google has…
  • Apple Adds Samsung Galaxy S4 and Google Now to Patent Infringement Claims

    22 May 2013, 11:13 am by: Chris Hauk

    Apple has added five new patent infringement accusations to its ongoing litigation against Samsung. The latest targets are the South Korean company's new flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, and the Google Now service for Android.
  • Apple Store is Down! (Updated)

    22 May 2013, 12:14 am by: J. Glenn Künzler

    It has been a while since Apple has given us anything new - but as of this moment, the Apple Store is down! Tonight, it greets us once more with its cheerful "we'll be back!" teaser.
  • Microsoft Apparently Planning to Unveil 8-Inch Surface Tablet in June

    21 May 2013, 10:45 pm by: J. Glenn Künzler

    Microsoft has long been rumored to be working on a 7-inch version of its Surface tablet, as numerous previous reports have echoed time and time again. According to a recent report from the sometimes-accurate DigiTimes, however, Microsoft may finally be getting…

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