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Amazon gets creative with focus on original video content

AppleInsider — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:30:00 +0000

A set of job postings by Amazon for creative executives to oversee the production of original video series reflects the online retailer's interest in challenging the industry film and television studios with exclusive video content.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did serve on White House council in ’90s

AppleInsider — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:40:00 +0000

The U.S. Commerce Department has confirmed that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did in fact serve on former President George H.W. Bush's Export Council during the 1990s.

Swiss company seeks iPhone, Apple TV ban over alleged patent infringement

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:44:00 +0000

Small Switzerland-based technology company SmartData looks to ban sales of the iPhone and Apple TV, claiming that when the devices are used together via Apple's Remote app, the combination infringes on the firm's "modular computer" patent.

Apple looks to end Motorola patent attack in Germany with U.S. suit

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:00 +0000

Apple stayed on the legal offensive Friday, filing a new lawsuit in a U.S. court that claims Motorola Mobility's recent patent barrage of patent claims in Germany is in breach of a licensing agreement between the RAZR maker and Qualcomm.

Education buyers can now buy a basic 13-in. MacBook Air from Apple for $999

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Apple has begun selling a less powerful version of its 13.3-inch MacBook Air to educational institutions buying in bulk for $999, filling the void left by the recently discontinued white MacBook.

Apple lodges new suit against Samsung over autocorrect, screen unlock

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:18:00 +0000

Apple this week filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. against rival Samsung, with the latest complaint related to autocorrection of spelling, as well as unlocking a device from its touchscreen.

Apple Could Ship Air-Like MacBook Pros Starting This Spring [Report]

John Brownlee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:58:18 +0000

Ever since the redesigned MacBook Air first debuted back in late 2010, the rumor mill has strongly indicated that Apple would redesign its MacBook Pro line of laptops to suit, ditching their bulkier chassises, optical drives and slow, spinning hard drives for Air-like slimness and ubiquitous SSDs. But when is it actually going to happen? [...]

Apple to disrupt notebook space with radically redesigned MacBook Pros

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:17:00 +0000

While most of its rivals are struggling to match innovations Apple pioneered with its first MacBook Airs over three years ago, the Mac maker this year is hoping to further distance itself from the competition with a pair of radically redesigned profess...

AT&T’s 4G-compatible micro-SIM cards prompt speculation of LTE ‘iPad 3′

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0000

AT&T stores have begun receiving new micro-SIM cards compatible with the carrier's LTE 4G network, prompting speculation that they could be compatible with a new third-generation iPad from Apple compatible with 4G LTE networks.

2%-3% dividend suggested as best use of Apple’s $100B in cash

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:00 +0000

The best use of Apple's nearly $100 billion in cash and investments would be to issue shareholders a dividend yield of between 2 percent and 3 percent, a new analysis argues.

German court dismisses Motorola’s 3G-related suit against Apple

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:08:00 +0000

A German court has ruled that Apple's wireless products do not infringe on inventions related to 3G/UMTS owned by rival Motorola Mobility.

Motorola puts blame on Google for lag on Android updates

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A Motorola Mobility executive has said Google's practice of creating a flagship model for each software update for its Android mobile operating system is the reason that vendors have a hard time keeping their devices up to date.

Apple again highlights Siri with new ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Rock God’ iPhone 4S ads

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:10:00 +0000

Apple on Thursday posted two new video ads showcasing how the Siri virtual assistant on the iPhone 4S can help people achieve dreams like cross-country road trips and playing in a rock band.

iTunes customers facing mysterious account hacks, disappearing gift card money

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:50:00 +0000

Scattered reports from customers suggest that Apple continues to have a difficult time combating hackers who are draining iTunes account balances and changing account information.

Apple said to be in ‘crunch mode’ to ready ‘iPad 3′ apps for on-stage demos, ads

AppleInsider — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:40:00 +0000

As evidence continues to point toward an early March launch for the next-generation iPad, a new report claims that Apple is now in "crunch mode" as it prepares for on-stage demonstrations and television commercials highlighting apps for the device.