APPLE NEWS

Martin Hajek, the designer behind the leather strap iWatch concept, has produced a new iTV concept for iCreate.

Shaq recounts his attempt to convince Steve Jobs to give him an iPhone before its release.

Twitter is reportedly preparing to launch a standalone music app based on its acquisition of We Are Hunted.

Readdle has launched 'Calendars' a new and free app that works with Google Calendar and the built-in iOS Calendar. Its previous paid calendars app is now called Calendars+.

Google CEO Larry Page has announced that Andy Rubin is stepping down as the head of Android and is being replaced by Sundar Pichai, Google's SVP of Chrome and Apps.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been ordered to testify in the U.S. Justice Department case against the company over alleged e-book price fixing.

Leaked screenshots of training material for Staples employees appear to confirm the retailer will soon be carrying the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Small wireless carriers are backing several bills in Congress that would make cell phone unlocking legal in hopes of attracting more customers.

Microsoft has released Microsoft Lync 2013 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Steinberg Media has released a big update to Cubasis which among other improvements allows you to record 24 audio tracks simultaneously.

The Google Shopper app has been updated with larger product images and a new category result page showing the most popular products.

In 2011, Apple outspent Samsung more than three to one on advertising its mobile phones in the U.S. In 2012, Samsung launched a massive marketing campaign that resulted in its outspending Apple on ads for the year.

Rovio has updated Angry Birds Seasons with power-ups including the new HOMING BIRD.

iFixit has posted a tear down of the Pebble Smart Watch.

The Google Translate app for iOS has been updated with Hebrew and Arabic voice input, Slovak and Thai text to speech, Esperanto translation, and Tap to Copy.

YourTube, an extension to YouTube for jailbroken devices, has been updated with iOS 6 support.

Apple has been making significant improvements to Maps, according to details published by The Loop.

Edgar Rios has posted a new concept for the Apple iWatch that features a sleek design in both black and white.

Filippo Bigarella, the developer behind Springtomize, has released his SpringBoard Harlem Shake tweak on Cydia.

A video that introduces Google Now for iOS has allegedly been leaked online.

Google's Chrome app has been updated to fix a bug that caused the browser to crash on jailbroken devices.

IDC is predicting that Android tablets will expand their share of the market in 2013 surpassing the iPad.

Apple has updated the Apple Store app for iPhone with new delivery options and an easier way to see if products are available for pickup.

Dropbox has updated its client for Mac OS X to version 2.0.0, bringing a new improved menu.

Chipworks has taken apart the new Apple TV to examine its smaller A5 chip.

VEVO for iPhone has been updated with 'VEVO TV', a 24/7 stream of music videos.

Automatic is a Smart Driving Assistant that uses your iPhone to communicate with the computer in your car.

Samsung has posted the first official teaser image of the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

Jefferies' analyst Peter Misek has reduced his forecast for iPhone sales and lowered his price target for Apple to $420 from $500.

Panos Panay, General Manager of the Surface team, shares some prototypes of project 'Georgetown' the codename for Surface RT.

Intel may obtain 10% of Apple's A7 processor orders, according to institutional investors.

Martin Hajek, working closely with editor Adam Banks, has created a new iWatch concept for MacUser magazine

Vimeo today launched its open self-distribution service 'Vimeo On Demand' that lets creators sell their works directly to audiences and retain 90% of the revenue after transaction costs.

iOS users consume twice as much video as Android users, according to Ooyala Global Video Index 2012 Year in Review report.

A video has leaked online allegedly showing the Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphone ahead of its release.

Apple has aired two new commercials for the iPhone entitled 'Brilliant' and 'Discover'.

Duane Cash, an iOS developer for Honda R&D Americas, has posted a video of himself using brainwaves to control some custom Siri functions.

Filippo Bigarella, the developer behind Springtomize, has posted a video of his iPhone's SpringBoard doing the Harlem Shake.

The Evad3rs have released a minor update to the Evasi0n jailbreak that brings localization for French, German, and Chinese.

Rdio has updated its iPhone app with new album and playlist views.

Samsung has released part two of its teaser video for the Galaxy S IV smartphone.

Google has announced that its refreshed the mobile Gmail app for iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Kindle Fire.

Tumblr has updated its iOS app with a brand new camera and the ability to create photosets straight from the app.

A new report from the China Times claims the iPhone 5S will feature a fingerprint scanner and NFC capabilities.

HiddenApps is a new App Store application that lets you hide stock apps, launch field test, and disable iAds without jailbreaking.

Apple has reportedly pushed out significant improvements to Maps for Japan.

Rovio has announced that it will air its new animated series 'Angry Birds Toons' via its Angry Birds games, select on-demand providers, Smart TVs, connected devices, and select TV networks.

Brian White of Topeka Capital says that Apple's suppliers had a terrible February.