APPLE NEWS

Microsoft has revealed that despite its best efforts Apple isn't interested in creating a Windows 8 app for iTunes 'any time soon'.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to release a Galaxy S4 variant dubbed the Galaxy S4 Zoom'.

A U.S. judge has ordered Google to provide Apple with a list of search terms it used to compile the Android documentation Apple requested in its case against Samsung.

Check out this photo quality comparison of all six generation iPhones by Lisa Bettany.

Evernote Food has been updated with several improvements including more recipes, better restaurant search, and the ability to prevent your screen from going to sleep while cooking.

Apple today released Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.2 which provides stability fixes for Thunderbolt and and Target Disk Mode.

YouTube has announced the launch of a new paid channels feature that lets content providers charge a subscription fee for access to their channels.

Check out this video from Nissan detailing a new iPad ad to promote its 'Self Healing Paint' technology.

Google today announced a new button for websites that will let users save files directly to their Google Drive account.

Amazon is reportedly working on four new hardware devices including two smartphones, an audio-only streaming device, and a set-top box.

XiStera is an accessory for the iPhone that packs a pocketable lens adapter, stand, tripod mount, headphone wrap, stylus, bottle opener and key chain with optional LED lighting into one.

Apple today updated its homepage to feature its '50 Billion Apps Countdown Promotion'.

Apple has updated its Maps application with 3D Flyovers of Paris and surrounding areas.

AT&T has announced Aio, a new prepaid wireless service, that features iPhone 5 plans starting at $55/month.

Netflix has updated its iOS to make it easier to 'binge watch' your favorite TV shows, get post-play movie recommendations, and more.

Microsoft has posted some crazy new ads for its Windows 8 operating system.

A new component allegedly for the next generation iPhone has surfaced online.

Facebook is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire the Waze navigation app for $800 million to $1 billion.

Pegatron is reportedly preparing to increase its workforce by up to 40% in the second half of 2013 ahead of a low cost iPhone from Apple.

Pixelmator 2.2 has been released for OS X bringing over 100 new features to the image editing application.

Hipstamatic has announced that it will launch an entirely new app called Oggl later this week.

Nokia has posted some video footage comparing the camera on its upcoming Lumia 928 to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III.

The Paper app by FiftyThree has been updated with zoom, faster rendering, and a feed of fresh ideas for inspiration.

Facebook has released a rebuilt Pages Manager app for iOS that is faster and easier to use.

Apple has seeded OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.4 Build 12E47 to developers for testing

Pegatron is reportedly forecasting a big drop in revenue as iPad mini demand falls.

Photographer Peter Belanger describes the creative process behind an Apple product shoot in an interview.

The popular Pulse news reader app has been updated to let you share stories on LinkedIn and save stories to Pocket, Evernote, and Instapaper.

A leak in the ceiling of the Fifth Avenue Apple Store opened up and sent water flooding into the store this morning.

Readdle has updated its PDF Expert app with improvements to annotations, text highlighting, and more.

Onswipe, a company that delivers tablet-optimized websites, reports an increase in web traffic coming from iOS 7.

The Clear to-do app is being offered free to U.S. customers via a deal with Starbucks.

Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty has returned from China and issued a new investor note detailing her findings on the trip.

Samsung S Voice, the company's rival to Siri, has some snark responses when asked about the iPhone, Siri, and Apple.

T-Mobile has posted another new ad for the iPhone 5 on its network this time highlighting its bandwidth compared to other carriers.

T-Mobile USA announced the sale of 500,000 iPhones to date in its quarterly earnings report released today.

Rovio has released an update to Bad Piggies that brings 15 new levels and the ability to record and share your best tricks.

Check out this side by side comparison of the iPhone 5 and HTC One cameras.

Sharp is reportedly set to begin mass production of displays for the next generation iPhone in June.

Google's Francois Beaufort has announced that rich notifications are being implemented in Chrome for Mac which is considered a first step towards Google Now for OS X.

Microsoft has announced that it will release a preview of its next generation Windows Blue operating system in June.

Google has released an OpenInChromeController class that lets iOS developers open web links in Chrome and provides an easy way for users to return to their application.

Amazon has updated its Cloud Player for the iPhone and iPod touch to support Ford Sync.

A German court has ruled that Apple may not ask customers for 'global consent' to use their data.

The Orbitz app has been updated with an improved airfare search that returns many more results, the ability to add trips to your calendar, and the ability to share trips via email.

Adobe has updated its Ideas app for iOS with a customizable toolbar, the ability to extract & save color themes, and other improvements.

Mass production of a new Retina Display iPad mini will reportedly start in the June/July timeframe.

Fitbit has announced that its new Bluetooth 4.0 Fitbit Flex wristband is now shipping.