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AT&T: We’re not seeing subscribers flee to iPhone rivals

AT&T isn't seeing its network subscribers jumping the fence for greener pastures in the wake of rivals Sprint and Verizon getting the Apple iPhone, an AT&T executive said in an interview with MarketWatch on Wednesday. Instead, it hasn't seen subscriber loss rates change at all.

Apple makes plans to address supplier environmental concerns

Apple has come under fire in recent months for the environmental impact of its key component suppliers in China. Now, reports say it will look into its supplier operations, in order to see if accusations that they are in violation of environmental regulations are accurate.

Apple’s blanket bloatware ban as strong as ever

Apple is nowhere near relaxing its strict rules for carrier partners, according to Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo. Negotiations to bring the the iPhone to Japan's largest cellular network operator have hit an impasse since Apple won't back down on a rule against pre-installing software on devices.

iTunes Match: What are your first impressions?

On Monday, Apple made iTunes Match available to any U.S. iTunes account holder, for $24.99 per year. On the surface, having your entire iTunes library stored in and accessible from the cloud is great, but getting from Match subscription to usable library isn't exactly easy.

The 15-inch MacBook Air: A no-brainer

Apple is gearing up to launch a 15-inch ultrathin MacBook in 2012, according to a new report by DigiTimes. The supplier-connected publication says that parts are no being made at component-maker factories for the device, which is said to be intended for a March 2012 release.

Mac on track for yet another record quarter

For the current quarter, Apple is set to break Mac sales records yet again, according to figures released Monday by NPD. The Mac, though no longer Apple's flashiest device category, is its least volatile in terms of competition and growth.

Apple launches iTunes Match in the U.S.

iTunes Match, the subscription service from Apple that scans your entire iTunes library and makes it available for download on any of your iOS or Mac devices, is now widely available. You can sign up by downloading iTunes 10.5.1, so long as you're in the U.S.

Apple eyes Genius Bar overhaul as search for retail chief continues

Apple's search for a replacement for retail chief Ron Johnson continues, but that hasn't stopped it from shaking up its retail operations despite the ongoing transition, with mobile payment and ordering options, and reportedly planning even more changes in the near future, too.

How to get Apple to replace your first-generation iPod nano

Apple over the weekend sent out a notice to registered first-generation iPod nano owners detailing a recall for the product, due to battery issues that could cause some units to become excessively hot. Here's a detailed guide for getting your replacement, and why you'd want to.

Apple up in Europe despite wider PC sales decline

PC shipments were down in Western Europe, dropping over 11 percent during the third quarter of 2011 vs. the same period a year ago, according to Gartner. But Apple bucked the trend and saw a nearly 20 percent increase in shipments year over year.

Samsung won’t try to block iPhone 4S sales in South Korea

Samsung has surprisingly decided not to file for an injunction against Apple's iPhone 4S in its home country of South Korea, it told major Korean newspaper The Chosunilbo on Monday. The decision comes after similar attempts are already underway in France, Italy, Australia and Japan.

Apple will continue looking into iOS 5 battery bugs

After many users reported still seeing problems with battery life under iOS 5.0.1, a release intended to fix said issues, Apple has issued a short statement addressing remaining concerns. The statement, made to AllThingsD, says that Apple will "continue to investigate" remaining problems.