APPLE NEWS

Apple has filed a patent for hybrid notebook/tablet whose display can be removed from the base containing the keyboard.

A DEA Intelligence Note reports that it's impossible for law enforcement to intercept iMessages.

Apple's new campus is over budget and behind schedule, according to new Bloomberg BusinessWeek report.

Flurry Analytics has released a new report examining how U.S. users spend their time on iOS and Android devices.

Apple has again tweaked its mobile App Store, this time to highlight age ratings for each application.

Google has announced that it's forking WebKit to create a new open source rendering engine called 'Blink'.

Rdio has launched Vdio, a new service to buy, rent, and share your favorite movies and TV shows with your friends.

Google may be preparing to release its second generation Nexus 7 tablet this July to compete with the iPad mini.

Twitter has released an update to its iOS app that brings links to install and launch other apps directly from tweets.

New images have leaked online that allegedly show the UI of the Facebook phone which will likely be announced tomorrow by HTC and Facebook.

Interceptor Entertainment has released Duke Nukem 2 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

AT&T has amended its pricing announcement for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 to reveal that a 16GB version will be available for $199 with a two year contract.

Microsoft has released an update to its SkyDrive app that brings support for the iPhone 5, iPad mini, and full resolution photos.

Check out this concept for a low-cost iPhone based on rumors of a translucent plastic chassis.

Algoriddim has updated its djay app with numerous improvements including Audiobus support.

Adobe today released an update to Revel for Mac and iOS that brings numerous improvements.

New web traffic reports for March 2013 have Apple generating far more web traffic then its populous rival.

Both Apple's upcoming iPhone 5S and its rumored iWatch could feature fingerprint scanning technology.

Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White is joining Gene Munster in predicting that Apple will finally release a television this year.

Twitter today announced three new types of Cards used to richly represent content on the service, including App Cards.

Apple is reportedly behind schedule with iOS 7 and has apparently pulled developers from OS X 10.9 to help get the mobile operating system ready.

An image of the rumored Facebook phone by HTC has allegedly been leaked online.

Mozilla has announced the release of Firefox 20 which brings enhancements to private browsing, a new Download Manager, and getUserMedia for developers.

Google has updated its Quickoffice iOS app with support for editing Microsoft Office documents on the iPhone.

Wacom has announced a new stylus for smartphones and tablets, the 'Bamboo Stylus mini'.

Apple will seed iPhone owners using T-Mobile a carrier update that will enable Visual Voicemail, MMS Settings, and possibly LTE support on April 5th.

Apple plans to begin mass production of the its next iPhone this quarter, according to the WSJ.

500px, a popular photography app for iOS, has been updated with Flow for iPad, and the ability to see who's following you and who you follow.

Asymco analyst Horace Dediu has posted a chart comparing the advertising spend of Apple, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Coca Cola, and Samsung.

BlackBerry has posted a preview of their new BlackBerry 10 operating system that is accessible from your iPhone or Android device.

Microsoft is offering Mac developers a USB stick with Windows 8 Pro and Parallels Desktop 8 for just $25.

Spotify has updated its iOS app with support for the Ford SYNC AppLink platform, making it easier to listen to music in your car.

Randolph Divisions, the company the makes the HearPod hearing aid, is suing Apple for trademark infringement over its EarPods.

After enduring a daily media assault for two weeks, Apple's apology to Chinese customers over perceived issues with its warranty policies, earned back the favor of the country's media outlets.

TSMC is reportedly set to install production equipment at its 20nm facilities on April 20th, two months ahead of schedule.

Tunable is a chromatic tuner, tone/chord generator and metronome app that helps you learn to play steadily, in tune, and on beat.

Funny or Die has posted a trailer for their upcoming Steve Jobs movie entitled, 'iSteve'.

Apple has seeded the first beta of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.4 to developers.

AT&T Senior VP Kris Rinne says that the carrier will begin rolling out support for HD Voice later this year as it moves calls over to its LTE network.

Apple will announce its Q2 FY13 earnings on April 23, 2013, according to a notice on its investor site.

Yelp has updated its iOS to allow 500 characters per Tip and add a review search box to the 'More Reviews' list on the iPhone.

U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan has sided with Universal Music against ReDigi and ruled that it's illegal to resell your digitally purchased music.

Apple has reportedly revealed to San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón that the next two iPhones slated for release were designed under Steve Jobs.

Amazon Cloud Drive has been updated with support for file sync and in the process becomes a competitor to the likes of Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, Box, and others.

Playboy has announced the launch of a new iPhone app featuring non-nude pictorials and original lifestyle content.

A leaked ROM for the upcoming Facebook phone reveals details about the device.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has posted a letter apologizing to Chinese customers over the company's warranty policies.

A spoof of an introductory video for the rumored iWatch.