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Apple Was In a Hurry to Buy AuthenTec

Apple Was In a Hurry to Buy AuthenTec

Posted August 16, 2012
· Apple News
A recent filing of a PREM14A proxy statement with the SEC reveals that Apple was in a hurry to acquire AuthenTec or license its technology.
Microsoft Sues U.S. Customs for Not Enforcing Import Ban on Motorola Devices

Microsoft Sues U.S. Customs for Not Enforcing Import Ban on Motorola Devices

Posted July 13, 2013
· Apple News
Microsoft has sued the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office after it refused to enforce an ITC order to block imports of Motorola phones.
Federal Court to Hear Apple and Google Cross-Appeal in September

Federal Court to Hear Apple and Google Cross-Appeal in September

Posted July 22, 2013
· Apple News
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit gave notice Monday that it would hear a cross-appeal of Judge Richard Posner's decision to dismiss the Apple v Motorola patent appeal case
TVs and Home Audio Discounted for Super Bowl LIV [Deal]

TVs and Home Audio Discounted for Super Bowl LIV [Deal]

Posted January 31, 2020
· Apple News
Amazon has discounted numerous TV and Home Audio devices ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
Apple iPhone Took 42% Share of the LTE Smartphone Market in Q1 2014 [Chart]

Apple iPhone Took 42% Share of the LTE Smartphone Market in Q1 2014 [Chart]

Posted June 9, 2014
· Apple News
Apple has captured 42% of the market for LTE smartphones in Q1 2014, according to a study by Counterpoint.
iRig 2 Guitar Interface for iOS Devices and Macs Now Shipping [Video]

iRig 2 Guitar Interface for iOS Devices and Macs Now Shipping [Video]

Posted March 18, 2015
· Apple News
IK Multimedia has announced that iRig 2, its new guitar interface for iOS devices and Macs, is now shipping.
iPhone Dominates Christmas Activations, Captures Top 9 Spots [Report]

iPhone Dominates Christmas Activations, Captures Top 9 Spots [Report]

Posted January 4, 2020
· Apple News
The iPhone dominated new smartphone activations in the U.S. for the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Customers Choose Apple Watch Series 1 Over Apple Watch Series 3 [Report]

Customers Choose Apple Watch Series 1 Over Apple Watch Series 3 [Report]

Posted September 2, 2018
· Apple News
The Apple Watch Series 1 is the most popular smartwatch model, according to Counterpoint Research.
Apple's Foldable iPhone May Cost Between $2100 and $2300 [Rumor]

Apple's Foldable iPhone May Cost Between $2100 and $2300 [Rumor]

Posted April 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple much anticipated foldable iPhone, often referred to as the 'iPhone Fold,' may cost between $2100 and $2300 when it's launched, according to a new report.
MacBook Neo Reviews: Apple's $599 Laptop Delivers Big Value [Video]

MacBook Neo Reviews: Apple's $599 Laptop Delivers Big Value [Video]

Posted March 10, 2026
· Apple News
Reviews say Apple's $599 MacBook Neo delivers great value, solid everyday performance, and a premium design at a surprisingly low price.
Apple Now Makes 25% of All iPhones in India

Apple Now Makes 25% of All iPhones in India

Posted March 10, 2026
· Apple News
Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India last year, accounting for roughly 25% of global production as manufacturing shifts away from China.
Apple Reportedly Abandons Plans for Clamshell Foldable iPhone [Rumor]

Apple Reportedly Abandons Plans for Clamshell Foldable iPhone [Rumor]

Posted March 10, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a clamshell foldable iPhone after internal discussions suggested the design required major battery and camera compromises.
MacBook Air M5 Reviews: Apple's Best Laptop for Most People Gets Faster [Video]

MacBook Air M5 Reviews: Apple's Best Laptop for Most People Gets Faster [Video]

Posted March 10, 2026
· Apple News
Early reviews of Apple's new MacBook Air with M5 highlight faster performance, 512GB base storage, and the same fanless design. Here's what reviewers are saying.
Apple's New M4 iPad Air is Already on Sale for $559 Ahead of Launch [Deal]

Apple's New M4 iPad Air is Already on Sale for $559 Ahead of Launch [Deal]

Posted March 10, 2026
· Apple News
Amazon is offering the first pre-order discount on Apple's new 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip, dropping the 128GB Wi-Fi model to just $559.
Apple Allowed to Intervene in Lodsys Case Against iOS Developers

Apple Allowed to Intervene in Lodsys Case Against iOS Developers

Posted April 13, 2012
· Apple News
Apple's motion to intervene in the Lodsys case against iOS developers has been granted in part.
German Court Uploads Ban on Push Email, Orders Apple to Pay Motorola Damages

German Court Uploads Ban on Push Email, Orders Apple to Pay Motorola Damages

Posted April 13, 2012
· Apple News
A German appeal court has upheld a ban on iCloud and MobileMe push emails in Germany, granting Motorola a big win against the Cupertino company.
Japan Display to Provide OLED Panels for New Apple Watch Series 5 [Report]

Japan Display to Provide OLED Panels for New Apple Watch Series 5 [Report]

Posted April 3, 2019
· Apple News
Japan Display will supply OLED screens for the next generation Apple Watch that is expected to launch later this year.
Apple Captured 45% of the U.S. Smartphone Market in 2013

Apple Captured 45% of the U.S. Smartphone Market in 2013

Posted February 21, 2014
· Apple News
Apple captured 45% of the U.S. smartphone market in 2013, according to The NPD Group’s Mobile Phone Track.
BHPhotoVideo Discounts MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, More [Black Friday Deals]

BHPhotoVideo Discounts MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, More [Black Friday Deals]

Posted November 29, 2019
· Apple News
The Black Friday sale at BHPhotoVideo is live and it includes deals on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Samsung SSDs, and much more.
Apple Looks to Bond Plastic to Metal in Future Devices

Apple Looks to Bond Plastic to Metal in Future Devices

Posted March 15, 2012
· Apple News
A newly discovered patent application reveals that Apple is working on ways to bond plastic to metal rather in future devices rather than use adhesives.
iTV Entertainment Warns Apple Against Using iTV Trademark

iTV Entertainment Warns Apple Against Using iTV Trademark

Posted March 6, 2012
· Apple News
iTV Entertainment has issued a press release warning Apple not to try releasing a product called iTV.
Apple Suspends Push Email for iOS Users in Germany

Apple Suspends Push Email for iOS Users in Germany

Posted February 24, 2012
· Apple News
Apple has suspended the iCloud and MobileMe push email feature for iOS users in Germany due to an injunction won by Motorola.
Apple Says Banned Products Will Be Back on Sale Shortly

Apple Says Banned Products Will Be Back on Sale Shortly

Posted February 3, 2012
· Apple News
Apple says that products removed from its German online store due to an injunction won by Motorola banning their sale will return very shortly.
ClamCase Pro Aims to Turn Your iPad Into a MacBook [Video]

ClamCase Pro Aims to Turn Your iPad Into a MacBook [Video]

Posted January 12, 2013
· Apple News
ClamCase Pro is a new keyboard case for the iPad that aims to transform it into a MacBook.
Anker Chargers, Power Banks, More On Sale for Up to 41% Off [Deal]

Anker Chargers, Power Banks, More On Sale for Up to 41% Off [Deal]

Posted November 5, 2019
· Apple News
A selection of Anker chargers, power banks, speakers, cables, and more are on sale for up to 41% off today.
LUNATIK Premieres New TAKTIK, SEISMIK, FLAK Cases at CES

LUNATIK Premieres New TAKTIK, SEISMIK, FLAK Cases at CES

Posted January 7, 2013
· Apple News
LUNATIK is showcasing its new protective iPhone cases including the TAKTIK EXTREME, TAKTIK STRIKE, SEISMIK, and FLAK at CES.
Apple is Working on a 3D Graphical User Interface for iOS Devices

Apple is Working on a 3D Graphical User Interface for iOS Devices

Posted January 12, 2012
· Apple News
Apple is working on a 3D Graphical User Interface for iOS devices that will work with proximity sensor arrays and will respond to hovering gestures.
Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock Works Even If Your Eyes Are Closed

Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock Works Even If Your Eyes Are Closed

Posted October 18, 2019
· Apple News
Google has confirmed that the face unlock feature on its new Pixel 4 will work even if your eyes are closed.
Get Up to 40% Off Anker Chargers and Cables [Deal]

Get Up to 40% Off Anker Chargers and Cables [Deal]

Posted October 9, 2019
· Apple News
Anker chargers and cables are on sale today for up to 40% off.
iPhone 17 Base Model May Get 6.3-Inch Display to Match Pro Version

iPhone 17 Base Model May Get 6.3-Inch Display to Match Pro Version

Posted June 27, 2025
· Apple News
A new leak suggests the iPhone 17 base model will get a larger 6.3-inch display to match the Pro.
Apple Tops J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction Study

Apple Tops J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction Study

Posted October 17, 2013
· Apple News
Apple and Samsung were the only smartphone brands to achieve above average overall satisfaction scores in the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction Study--Volume 2 released today.
Drop Test: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Galaxy Note 10+ [Video]

Drop Test: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Galaxy Note 10+ [Video]

Posted September 21, 2019
· Apple News
Check out this drop test comparing the new iPhone 11 Pro Max versus the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.
Aukey USB-C Chargers, Speakers, More On Sale for Up to 30% Off [Deal]

Aukey USB-C Chargers, Speakers, More On Sale for Up to 30% Off [Deal]

Posted September 11, 2019
· Apple News
A selection of Aukey USB-C and Wireless chargers, speakers, headphones, and more are on sale for up to 30% off today.
Refurbished iPhone Sales Grew 16% Last Year [Report]

Refurbished iPhone Sales Grew 16% Last Year [Report]

Posted April 24, 2023
· Apple News
The global secondary smartphone market grew 5% YoY in 2022, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research.
Apple Denied 'Multi-Touch' Trademark

Apple Denied 'Multi-Touch' Trademark

Posted September 27, 2011
· Apple News
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has denied Apple's appeal to register a trademark for the term 'Multi-touch'
Apple Patents Futuristic 3D System to Work With Holographic Images

Apple Patents Futuristic 3D System to Work With Holographic Images

Posted September 14, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has patented a futuristic 3D system that could let users work with holographic images or manipulate virtual objects.
Amazon Offers Discounts of Up to 55% Off on Storage, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets [Deal of the Day]

Amazon Offers Discounts of Up to 55% Off on Storage, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets [Deal of the Day]

Posted August 29, 2019
· Apple News
Amazon has discounted a large selection of hard drives, memory cards, laptops, monitors, tablets, and more by up to 55% off.
ProCamera HD Has Been Released for the iPad

ProCamera HD Has Been Released for the iPad

Posted August 23, 2012
· Apple News
ProCamera HD is a newly released iPad version of the popular ProCamera app for the iPhone.
Apple Details Process for Applying Coating to Protect iPhone From Fingerprints

Apple Details Process for Applying Coating to Protect iPhone From Fingerprints

Posted August 12, 2011
· Apple News
A newly discovered Apple patent filing details a process for applying an oleophobic coating to the iPhone to protect from grease and fingerprints.
Apple Has Licensed Design Patents to Microsoft, Agreement Prohibits 'Cloning'

Apple Has Licensed Design Patents to Microsoft, Agreement Prohibits 'Cloning'

Posted August 13, 2012
· Apple News
Apple has licensed its patents to Microsoft but the agreement prohibits 'cloning'.
Apple Watch Shipments Up 54% YoY in 3Q18 [Report]

Apple Watch Shipments Up 54% YoY in 3Q18 [Report]

Posted December 4, 2018
· Apple News
Global shipments of wearable devices increased 21.7% year over year in 3Q18, according to an IDC report.
Kodak Defeats Apple on Ownership Claims to Two of Ten Patents

Kodak Defeats Apple on Ownership Claims to Two of Ten Patents

Posted August 3, 2012
· Apple News
Kodak has defeated Apple's ownership claims to two of ten patents that they plan to sell as part of their bankruptcy restructuring.
Apple Spent $2.6 Billion on Nortel's Patents, Looks to Buy 18,000 More

Apple Spent $2.6 Billion on Nortel's Patents, Looks to Buy 18,000 More

Posted July 21, 2011
· Apple News
Apple spent $2.6 billion on its winning bid for Nortel's patents, according to its 10-K filing with the SEC. Now reports suggest Apple plans to buy 18,000 more patents from Interdigital.
ITC Upholds Ruling That Kodak Did Not Infringe on Apple Patents

ITC Upholds Ruling That Kodak Did Not Infringe on Apple Patents

Posted July 19, 2011
· Apple News
The International Trade Commission has upheld a ruling by one of its administrative judges that Kodak did not infringe on Apple patents for digital cameras.
Apple's Purchase of Nortel Patents Gets Approved By U.S. and Canadian Courts

Apple's Purchase of Nortel Patents Gets Approved By U.S. and Canadian Courts

Posted July 12, 2011
· Apple News
Apple's purchase of Nortel's patents has been approved by judges in the United States and Canada.
Apple Acquires AirDrop Trademark From Urban Airship

Apple Acquires AirDrop Trademark From Urban Airship

Posted June 20, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has acquired the trademark for AirDrop from Urban Airship, according to documents published by the US Patent & Trademark Office
FTC Urges ITC Not to Ban iPhone, iPad or Xbox Over FRAND Patents

FTC Urges ITC Not to Ban iPhone, iPad or Xbox Over FRAND Patents

Posted June 7, 2012
· Apple News
The FTC has filed a statement with the ITC urging the body not to ban the iPhone, iPad, or Xbox over now Google owned FRAND patents.
Small Local Segments Could Eliminate Buffering for Apple Cloud Music

Small Local Segments Could Eliminate Buffering for Apple Cloud Music

Posted May 19, 2011
· Apple News
Apple's upcoming cloud music service could utilize small locally stored song snippets to eliminate buffering time.