New U.S. iPad activations move inland
Like last month, California and Hawaii lead in new iPad activations, accounting for nearly 18 and 16 percent, respectively. But Nebraska is a surprise No. 3. A big part of that isn't due to your regular gadget consumers, but one of the state's public education initiatives.
A breakdown of iOS and Android profits, plus 4 other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: iPhone versus Android revenue from Google, the feasibility of Retina display MacBooks, the profitability of the Flashback botnet, and Apple gets approved for a greener data center.
Survey says: Apple customer service a secret weapon
I dropped my iPhone 4 from three stories up. Less than a day later, I walked out of the Apple Store in Philadelphia with a brand new iPhone 4. The journey to get there was very impressive and partially explains, anecdotally, how Apple keeps customers.
Steve Jobs to get the Sorkin treatment, plus 4 other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: The other Steve Jobs movie (without Ashton Kutcher), China Mobile and Apple keep talking, Sprint looks longterm with the iPhone, and Tim Cook goes to Washington.
The case against an Apple television, plus 4 other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: An Apple television isn't a sure bet, a former Apple legal target gets denied for a Supreme Court appeal, Apple rescues Leopard users, and WWDC announcements get forecasted.
Smartphone customer satisfaction is hard to get right
Adding smartphones to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's review of cell phone makers this year revealed that customers who buy plain old feature phones for calling and texting are generally happier with the product than their smartphone-owning counterparts. Apple is an exception.
Fact-checking the Apple rumor mill, plus 4 other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: Reality check on Apple rumors, a realistic assessment of why Apple won't invite Intel to its iDevice party, the AirPlay disruption, and a new look at Mac security.
Looks like iCloud will get some big upgrades at WWDC
The WSJ says iCloud will get new photo and video syncing capabilities, which will be announced at WWDC in June. It's remarkable how quickly Apple has moved to build up iCloud, particularly for a company that previously hasn't had much success with networked services. 
Apple thinks Samsung is playing dirty, plus four other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: More Apple and Samsung legal bickering, Apple's winning product placement strategy, USPS won't ship iPads overseas anymore, and more hints about an Apple television.
Apple mapping a future without Google in iOS 6?
A new report indicates Apple is on the verge of replacing the Google Maps app altogether in the next version of iOS. Considering Apple's history of buying up mapping technologies and its preference of using its own technology rather than third-party solutions, the report makes sense.
A truly awful alternate name for the iMac, plus 4 other Apple stories to read today
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: Steve Jobs' first idea for the iMac's name, the latest security update for Macs, and Intel's plan to get into Apple's mobile devices.
Foxconn: Apple will help pay to make working here better
A Reuters report says Apple will be using some of its billions to help improve working conditions at some Foxconn plants. It's an unexpected move for Apple, but one that's starting to indicate a pattern in CEO Tim Cook's short time at the company's helm.
