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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.
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+.
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 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'.
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.
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.
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.
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
Apple Planning Bezel-Free iPhone With 'Four-Sided Bending' Display [Report]

Apple Planning Bezel-Free iPhone With 'Four-Sided Bending' Display [Report]

Posted May 14, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is preparing a major redesign of the iPhone to mark its 20th anniversary in 2027, according to a new report.
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.
Smithsonian Exhibit to Feature Steve Jobs' Patents

Smithsonian Exhibit to Feature Steve Jobs' Patents

Posted May 4, 2012
· Apple News
The Smithsonian Institution will exhibit over 300 Steve Jobs patents on the National Mall with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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.
Judge Rules Kodak Doesn't Infringe on Apple Patents

Judge Rules Kodak Doesn't Infringe on Apple Patents

Posted May 13, 2011
· Apple News
Judge Robert Rogers ruled that Kodak doesn't infringe on two Apple patents and one of the patents is invalid.
Apple Investigating Use of Air to Provide Tactile Keyboard Feedback

Apple Investigating Use of Air to Provide Tactile Keyboard Feedback

Posted May 12, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has filed a new patent application which uses air to provide tactile keyboard feedback to users.
Brydge Turns Your iPad Into a MacBook [Video]

Brydge Turns Your iPad Into a MacBook [Video]

Posted April 26, 2012
· Apple News
Brydge is an accessory that transforms your iPad into a MacBook. It's been fully funded on Kickstarter but there is still time to make a pledge.
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.
Apple Could Soon Use Carbon-Fiber Instead of Aluminum

Apple Could Soon Use Carbon-Fiber Instead of Aluminum

Posted April 11, 2011
· Apple News
A new hire suggests Apple may be planning to use carbon fiber instead of aluminum in its future devices.
iOS Generates Google Four Times More Revenue Than Android?

iOS Generates Google Four Times More Revenue Than Android?

Posted March 29, 2012
· Apple News
Apple devices generate Google four times as much revenue as Android devices, according to data provided in Google's trial with Oracle.
Apple to Build Rechargeable Battery Into Its Charger?

Apple to Build Rechargeable Battery Into Its Charger?

Posted March 31, 2011
· Apple News
Apple is investigating the possibility of integrating an external rechargeable battery pack into its charging adapter
Leaked Photos of iPod Nano With Built-In Camera

Leaked Photos of iPod Nano With Built-In Camera

Posted February 1, 2012
· Apple News
Photos of an iPod Nano with a built in camera and a clip have been leaked online by Apple.sh.
In Q4 the iPhone 5c 'Flop' Outsold BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Every Android Flagship

In Q4 the iPhone 5c 'Flop' Outsold BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Every Android Flagship

Posted March 22, 2014
· Apple News
Apple's iPhone 5c which has been described as a 'flop' outsold BlackBerry Windows Phone, and every Android flagship device in Q4, 2013.
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 Reports Q2 FY26 Earnings: $111.2 Billion in Revenue, $29.6 Billion in Net Income [Chart]

Apple Reports Q2 FY26 Earnings: $111.2 Billion in Revenue, $29.6 Billion in Net Income [Chart]

Posted April 30, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 28, 2026.
Porsche Brings Back Iconic Apple Rainbow Livery for Laguna Seca Race

Porsche Brings Back Iconic Apple Rainbow Livery for Laguna Seca Race

Posted April 30, 2026
· Apple News
Porsche will race two 963 cars in a retro Apple Computer rainbow livery at Laguna Seca, celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and Apple's 50th anniversary.
Song a Day Guy Writes Six New Apple Songs [Video]

Song a Day Guy Writes Six New Apple Songs [Video]

Posted January 27, 2011
· Apple News
Jonathan Mann, the Song a Day Guy who wrote the iPhone Antenna Song, has written six new Apple related songs in a row.
Apple Warns Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Neo Shortages Could Last for Months

Apple Warns Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Neo Shortages Could Last for Months

Posted April 30, 2026
· Apple News
Apple CEO Tim Cook says Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Neo supply constraints will continue, with some models taking months to reach balance due to strong demand.
Apple's Next CEO John Ternus Calls Roadmap 'Incredible' on Earnings Call

Apple's Next CEO John Ternus Calls Roadmap 'Incredible' on Earnings Call

Posted April 30, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's next CEO John Ternus joined Tim Cook on the Q2 2026 earnings call, expressing optimism about the company's future and calling its roadmap 'incredible.'
Apple Patents Antenna Behind Logo to Improve Reception

Apple Patents Antenna Behind Logo to Improve Reception

Posted December 23, 2010
· Apple News
Apple is working on a new antenna that hides behind a device's Apple logo allowing for stronger signals without metal or other housing walls causing interference.
Anker Chargers, Cables, Power Banks On Sale for Up to 42% Off [Deal]

Anker Chargers, Cables, Power Banks On Sale for Up to 42% Off [Deal]

Posted June 19, 2019
· Apple News
A selection of Anker chargers, cables, and power banks are on sale for up to 42% off today.
Apple Ships 55 Million iPhones, Claims Second Place in Q1 2025 Smartphone Market [Report]

Apple Ships 55 Million iPhones, Claims Second Place in Q1 2025 Smartphone Market [Report]

Posted May 1, 2025
· Apple News
Apple took the number-two spot in global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2025, moving 55 million units and grabbing a 19% market share, according to a new report.
India Overtakes China as Top Smartphone Manufacturing Hub for U.S. [Report]

India Overtakes China as Top Smartphone Manufacturing Hub for U.S. [Report]

Posted July 28, 2025
· Apple News
India has overtaken China as the top manufacturing source for U.S. smartphones, as Apple shifts production amid tariff concerns.
Apple Explores Use of Nitride Coating for Scratch-Proof Devices

Apple Explores Use of Nitride Coating for Scratch-Proof Devices

Posted October 29, 2010
· Apple News
Apple is exploring the use of nitride coating to make stainless steel devices more durable and scratch resistant.
Amazon Reports Record Breaking Holiday Season, 426 Items Sold Per Second on Cyber Monday

Amazon Reports Record Breaking Holiday Season, 426 Items Sold Per Second on Cyber Monday

Posted December 28, 2013
· Apple News
Amazon has posted some statistics on its record setting holiday season.
Is Apple Readying iAds for Video?

Is Apple Readying iAds for Video?

Posted October 15, 2010
· Apple News
Apple may be developing a new product that will deliver in-stream ads to videos shown on the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
Huawei Surpasses Apple to Become World's Second Largest Smartphone Vendor [Gartner]

Huawei Surpasses Apple to Become World's Second Largest Smartphone Vendor [Gartner]

Posted August 28, 2018
· Apple News
Huawei has surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone vendor, reports Gartner.
Amazon Announces Its Cyber Monday Deals

Amazon Announces Its Cyber Monday Deals

Posted November 29, 2013
· Apple News
Starting at midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1, Amazon.com will open its Cyber Monday Deals Store with new deals as often as every ten minutes.
Apple Patents Hydration Tracking Using Apple Watch

Apple Patents Hydration Tracking Using Apple Watch

Posted August 18, 2021
· Apple News
Apple has patented a method of tracking a user's hydration levels using an Apple Watch.
Motorola's Threats Against Android Drove Google Acquisition?

Motorola's Threats Against Android Drove Google Acquisition?

Posted September 14, 2011
· Apple News
Google's purchase of Motorola may have been driven by Motorola threats against Android
Apple Awarded Patents for Slide to Unlock and Popping Keyboard

Apple Awarded Patents for Slide to Unlock and Popping Keyboard

Posted August 17, 2010
· Apple News
Today, Apple was awarded with patents for the Slide to Unlock and the popping keyboard character features of its iPhone.
MacBook Pro 3G Prototype Had a 'MagSafe' Antenna

MacBook Pro 3G Prototype Had a 'MagSafe' Antenna

Posted August 16, 2011
· Apple News
Additional information about the prototype MacBook Pro 3G that was listed on eBay reveals that it has a 'MagSafe' antenna.
WiTricity Demos Wireless iMac Charging Station [Video]

WiTricity Demos Wireless iMac Charging Station [Video]

Posted August 4, 2011
· Apple News
WiTricity is demonstrating a wireless iMac charging station that would power devices in its immediate proximity
You Might Soon Control Your iPhone By Moving It Towards a Sound

You Might Soon Control Your iPhone By Moving It Towards a Sound

Posted June 23, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent detailing a 'Directional Audio Interface for Portable Media Device' which allows users to make selections and navigate menus based on audio cues in a three-dimensional surround sound environment.
BOE to Supply 6.1-inch OLED Display for iPhone SE 4 [Report]

BOE to Supply 6.1-inch OLED Display for iPhone SE 4 [Report]

Posted March 6, 2023
· Apple News
BOE is expected to supply 6.1-inch OLED display panels for the rumored iPhone SE 4.
Declaratory Judgment Action Filed Against All Four Lodsys Patents

Declaratory Judgment Action Filed Against All Four Lodsys Patents

Posted June 9, 2011
· Apple News
A Michigan company named ForeSee Results Inc. has filed a declaratory judgment suit against Lodsys' four patents with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
LG to Supply Apple With 2-4 Million OLED Display Panels for New iPhones [Report]

LG to Supply Apple With 2-4 Million OLED Display Panels for New iPhones [Report]

Posted June 28, 2018
· Apple News
LG will reportedly supply Apple with 2-4 million OLED displays for its next generation iPhones.
Smartphone Sales Exceed Feature Phone Sales for the First Time, Microsoft Tops BlackBerry

Smartphone Sales Exceed Feature Phone Sales for the First Time, Microsoft Tops BlackBerry

Posted August 14, 2013
· Apple News
Gartner is reporting that sales of smartphones have exceeded sales of feature phones for the first time and Microsoft's Windows Phone has overtaken BlackBerry OS.
T-Mobile Reaches Speeds of 3.3 Gbps on Its 5G Standalone Network

T-Mobile Reaches Speeds of 3.3 Gbps on Its 5G Standalone Network

Posted March 1, 2023
· Apple News
T-Mobile has announced the world's first four-carrier aggregation data call on a commercial device, combining four channels of mid-band spectrum to hit peak speeds topping 3.3 Gbps.