APPLE NEWS

Microsoft is reportedly testing its own its own smartphone with Asia suppliers.

Android Authority has posted a drop test comparison between the iPad mini and the Nexus 7.

iFixit has posted its teardown of the new fourth generation iPad.

Amazon has released 'Air Patriots', its first game ever for iOS.

Evernote has announced that they've released a beta of their new 5.0 application for Mac.

Apple has released Safari 6.0.2 which updates the web browser with security fixes.

Angry Birds Space has been updated with 10 new levels.

The iPad mini has officially gone on sale in New Zealand at 8:00 AM local time on Friday.

Path has released an update to its app that brings iPad support.

Apple has released an update to Aperture that brings numerous improvements.

Chipworks has taken a closer look at the chip for the iPad mini and confirmed that it is a Samsung 32nm A5.

Apple has released an update to iPhoto for Mac that brings numerous improvements.

Apple has released a beta of iOS 6.1 and a preview of Xcode 4.6 to developers.

Apple has released iOS 6.0.1 for public download

Apple's new 12W power adapter charges the iPad 30-45 minutes faster than the previous 10W adapter.

Bob Mansfield's return to Apple for two years following the announcement of his retirement is in part linked to Scott Forstall's departure.

A U.K. Judge is upset with Apple for posting an 'untrue' and 'incorrect' notice about its litigation with Samsung over the iPad.

Check out what the iPad mini looks like when x-rayed.

iFixit has posted its teardown of the new iPad mini.

Apple is taking American Red Cross donations that will go to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy.

Realmac has announced that Clear is coming to the Mac on November 8th; alongside an update to its iOS app that brings iCloud support.

Apple's Annual Report reveals Scott Forstall's new title, an increase in research and development, and a large increase in employees.

Paper by FiftyThree has been updated with new color mixer, palette and pressure features.

AT&T and T-Mobile have announced that they are sharing their networks in New York and New Jersey to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Waze GPS got a massive update today, bringing a new UI, support for iPhone 5 and iOS6, as well as an emphasis on social integration

MapQuest has updated its app with support for the iPhone 5, traffic based routes, and helpful hints.

Dolphin Browser for iOS has been updated with several improvements to Drag and Drop, Tab Sync, Gestures, Tabs, and Updates.

Electronic Arts has released Need for Speed Most Wanted for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Multiple sources have confirmed that the iPad mini does in fact have stereo speakers.

Reviews of the new fourth generation iPad have been posted online.

The embargo has been lifted on reviews of the new iPad mini.

Apple resellers are reporting that they have already received iPad shipments ahead of Friday's launch.

Apple has announced that its new version of iTunes is delayed but will be released before the end of November.

Perfectly Clear is an app that automatically removes imperfections including 'Purple Haze' from your photos.

The OWC Mercury Aura Pro is the first high-performance Solid State Drive upgrade for the new 2012 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Telestream has announced the release of ScreenFlow 4.0, an update to its screen recording application for OS X.

Appigo has released Todo Pro 2.0 on the Mac App Store.

Google has reportedly matched Apple with over 700,000 applications available for its Android devices.

TuneIn Radio has been updated for the iPhone 5 with an improved player.

Readdle has updated Scanner Pro with a new menu interface, batch mode for iPad, auto-upload folders, and more.

Primate Labs has posted early benchmarks for the fourth generation iPad.

Google has announced improved voice search for its iOS app.

Philips has unveiled hue, a web-enabled LED home lighting system, sold exclusively via the Apple Store.

Conan O'Brien has posted a new Apple ad entitled, 'The iPad Mini Has Company.'

Microsoft today debuted Windows Phone 8, the latest version of the company’s smartphone operating system.

Pandora has updated its radio app for iOS to version 4.0.

Information about Apple's executive shakeup is beginning to trickle out.

iFixit has posted a teardown of the new Microsoft Surface.