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Apple Ordered to Pay CalTech $837.8 Million for Infringing Wi-Fi Patents

Apple Ordered to Pay CalTech $837.8 Million for Infringing Wi-Fi Patents

Posted January 30, 2020
· Apple News
Apple has been ordered to pay the California Institute of Technology $837.8 million for infringing its patents on Wi-Fi technology.
Worldwide Tablet Shipments Experience Fourth Quarter Year-Over-Year Decline for the First Time [Chart]

Worldwide Tablet Shipments Experience Fourth Quarter Year-Over-Year Decline for the First Time [Chart]

Posted February 2, 2015
· Apple News
Worldwide tablet shipments recorded a year-over-year decline for the first time since the market's inception in 2010, according to IDC.
Thousands of Workers are Sleeping on Factory Floors in Vietnam to Minimize COVID Outbreaks

Thousands of Workers are Sleeping on Factory Floors in Vietnam to Minimize COVID Outbreaks

Posted July 6, 2021
· Apple News
Thousands of workers are sleeping on factory floors in Vietnam as manufacturers attempt to avoid COVID outbreaks that could disrupt production.
Conan: Apple's Bent iPhones Have Competition [Video]

Conan: Apple's Bent iPhones Have Competition [Video]

Posted September 26, 2014
· Apple News
Conan O'Brien has created an ad for Samsung following consumer concern that the iPhone 6 could bend in your pocket.
Union Workers Rally Against Closure of First Unionized Apple Store in U.S.

Union Workers Rally Against Closure of First Unionized Apple Store in U.S.

Posted May 28, 2026
· Apple News
Union members, lawmakers, and community leaders rallied in Towson, Maryland to protest Apple's planned closure of its first unionized U.S. retail store.
Apple is Unlikely to Release a Foldable Phone Before 2027 [TrendForce]

Apple is Unlikely to Release a Foldable Phone Before 2027 [TrendForce]

Posted June 3, 2024
· Apple News
Apple is unlikely to release a foldable phone before 2027, according to a new report from TrendForce.
iOS 27 Supported Devices: Full List of Compatible iPhones

iOS 27 Supported Devices: Full List of Compatible iPhones

Posted June 9, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has confirmed the full list of iPhone models compatible with iOS 27. See every supported iPhone, plus Apple Intelligence requirements.
iPhone 7 Edge Concept [Video]

iPhone 7 Edge Concept [Video]

Posted May 20, 2015
· Apple News
Check out this iPhone 7 concept by Hasan Kaymak that imagines what the iPhone would look like if it featured the same style display as the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Apple Blocked $2.2 Billion in Fraudulent App Store Transactions in 2025

Apple Blocked $2.2 Billion in Fraudulent App Store Transactions in 2025

Posted May 20, 2026
· Apple News
Apple prevented more than $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions during 2025, rejecting over 2 million app submissions and stopping large-scale fraudulent account activity.
Google Signs Deal to Have Google Wallet Pre-Installed on Android Phones From Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

Google Signs Deal to Have Google Wallet Pre-Installed on Android Phones From Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

Posted February 23, 2015
· Apple News
Google has announced a deal with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile to pre-install Google Wallet on Android phones starting later this year. In addition, the company is purchasing tech from Softcard, a mobile payments app backed by the carriers.
Apple to Switch to OLED for iPhone SE 4, Marking the End of LCDs for iPhones [Report]

Apple to Switch to OLED for iPhone SE 4, Marking the End of LCDs for iPhones [Report]

Posted September 3, 2024
· Apple News
Apple has decided to switch to OLED display panels for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, marking the end of LCD use for iPhones, according to a new report.
Apple Sold an Estimated 60 Million AirPods in 2019 [Chart]

Apple Sold an Estimated 60 Million AirPods in 2019 [Chart]

Posted January 9, 2020
· Apple News
Apple sold nearly 60 million AirPods in 2019, capturing over 50% of the market, reports Strategy Analytics.
Horace Dediu Has Some Good Questions for Apple CEO Tim Cook

Horace Dediu Has Some Good Questions for Apple CEO Tim Cook

Posted May 25, 2013
· Apple News
Horace Dediu, a popular Apple analyst from Asymco, has posted some questions he would like to see asked of Apple CEO Tim Cook at the upcoming AllThingsD conference.
iOS and Android Now Account for 96.3% of All Smartphone Shipments [Chart]

iOS and Android Now Account for 96.3% of All Smartphone Shipments [Chart]

Posted February 24, 2015
· Apple News
iOS and Android are nearing total domination of the worldwide smartphone market, according to the latest numbers from IDC.
Apple's Tablet Market Share Sinking as Other Vendors See Growth

Apple's Tablet Market Share Sinking as Other Vendors See Growth

Posted August 5, 2013
· Apple News
Apple's once dominant tablet market share is sinking rapidly with no recent iPad launch as other vendors see massive growth
Is the MicroLED Apple Watch Really Cancelled?

Is the MicroLED Apple Watch Really Cancelled?

Posted March 1, 2024
· Apple News
Surprise news that Apple likely cancelled its partnership with ams-OSRAM to develop microLED displays for the Apple Watch has left the future of the rumored device in question.
John Ternus to Bring Jobs Style Decisiveness as Apple CEO [Report]

John Ternus to Bring Jobs Style Decisiveness as Apple CEO [Report]

Posted April 21, 2026
· Apple News
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is expected to take a more decisive leadership approach, closer to Steve Jobs, as Apple pushes into AI and new hardware categories.
Apple Shipped 29.4 Million Wearables in 2Q20, Up 25.3% YoY [Chart]

Apple Shipped 29.4 Million Wearables in 2Q20, Up 25.3% YoY [Chart]

Posted August 31, 2020
· Apple News
Apple shipped 29.4 million wearables in the second quarter of this year, up 25.3% from the year ago quarter, according to IDC.
Apple Donates $8 Million to Help Chinese Earthquake Victims

Apple Donates $8 Million to Help Chinese Earthquake Victims

Posted April 22, 2013
· Apple News
Apple has pledged to donate RMB 50 million ($8 million USD) to help victims of an earthquake in the Sichuan province of China.
ITG Edge is a 'Breakthrough' iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Tempered-glass Screen Protector

ITG Edge is a 'Breakthrough' iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Tempered-glass Screen Protector

Posted January 5, 2015
· Apple News
Patchworks has revealed ITG Edge, a new 'breakthrough' iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus tempered-glass screen protector that provides protection for cracks, scratches, and more.
Apple Overhauls XR Roadmap, Focuses on Smart Glasses [Kuo]

Apple Overhauls XR Roadmap, Focuses on Smart Glasses [Kuo]

Posted June 3, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has reportedly overhauled its XR roadmap under incoming CEO John Ternus, leaving just two smart glasses projects visible as Vision Pro development appears to be sidelined.
Apple to Transform Siri Into ChatGPT-Like AI Chatbot in iOS 27 [Report]

Apple to Transform Siri Into ChatGPT-Like AI Chatbot in iOS 27 [Report]

Posted January 21, 2026
· Apple News
Apple plans a major Siri overhaul in iOS 27, turning the assistant into a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot deeply integrated across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple is Evaluating Plan to Offer 4.8-Inch to 6-Inch iPhones [WSJ]

Apple is Evaluating Plan to Offer 4.8-Inch to 6-Inch iPhones [WSJ]

Posted September 5, 2013
· Apple News
Apple is evaluating a plan to offer iPhones with screens ranging from 4.8-inches to 6-inches, according to the WSJ.
Apple Announces New iPad Air With M3 Chip

Apple Announces New iPad Air With M3 Chip

Posted March 4, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has announced a new faster, more powerful iPad Air with M3 chip and Apple Intelligence support.
Unpatchable BootROM Exploit 'usbliter8' Released for iPhone XS Through iPhone 11

Unpatchable BootROM Exploit 'usbliter8' Released for iPhone XS Through iPhone 11

Posted June 18, 2026
· Apple News
Security researchers have released usbliter8, an unpatchable BootROM exploit affecting Apple's A12 and A13 devices, including the iPhone XS, XR, second-generation iPhone SE, and iPhone 11 lineup.
Aqara Releases 'Smart Lock U200' With Matter, Thread, and Apple Home Key Support [Video]

Aqara Releases 'Smart Lock U200' With Matter, Thread, and Apple Home Key Support [Video]

Posted July 9, 2024
· Apple News
Aqara has announced the release of its new 'Smart Lock U200' featuring support for Matter, Thread, and Apple Home Key.
VEVO App to Arrive on Apple TV as Soon as This Week?

VEVO App to Arrive on Apple TV as Soon as This Week?

Posted August 21, 2013
· Apple News
Vevo has signed deals to bring its music video streaming app to the Apple TV and Samsung televisions.
Apple Says Qualcomm Refused to Sell It Modems for iPhone XS and XR

Apple Says Qualcomm Refused to Sell It Modems for iPhone XS and XR

Posted January 14, 2019
· Apple News
Apple says that Qualcomm refused to sell the company modems for use in its new iPhone XS and iPhone XR citing the licensing dispute between the two companies.
Apple Celebrates 50 Years of 'Thinking Different' With Letter From Tim Cook

Apple Celebrates 50 Years of 'Thinking Different' With Letter From Tim Cook

Posted March 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple will celebrate 50 years since its founding with a global anniversary marking five decades of "Thinking Different," accompanied by a letter from CEO Tim Cook.
Specs and Pricing for Apple's Entire iPhone 12 Lineup Leaked? [Video]

Specs and Pricing for Apple's Entire iPhone 12 Lineup Leaked? [Video]

Posted May 11, 2020
· Apple News
Specs, names, and pricing for Apple's entire iPhone 12 lineup have purportedly been leaked.
Analyst: Apple Might Miss Its Own Guidance This Quarter

Analyst: Apple Might Miss Its Own Guidance This Quarter

Posted March 12, 2013
· Apple News
Jefferies' analyst Peter Misek has reduced his forecast for iPhone sales and lowered his price target for Apple to $420 from $500.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Pre-Orders Outpace Galaxy Note 4 in South Korea

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Pre-Orders Outpace Galaxy Note 4 in South Korea

Posted October 27, 2014
· Apple News
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launched on Friday in South Korea and early reports suggest the demand for the new devices was higher than demand for the Samsung's recently launched Galaxy Note 4.
Apple Earnings Miss Blamed on Last Year's iPhone Release Mis-Step [Video]

Apple Earnings Miss Blamed on Last Year's iPhone Release Mis-Step [Video]

Posted July 25, 2012
· Apple News
Apple's third quarter earnings fell short of many analyst's projections and came in only modestly higher than guidance. A mis-step with the release of the iPhone 4S is being blamed.
Apple Appeals to Supreme Court to Stay App Store Fee Contempt Ruling

Apple Appeals to Supreme Court to Stay App Store Fee Contempt Ruling

Posted April 6, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a contempt ruling over its 27% App Store commission in the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games.
Apple Smart Glasses to Use Acetate Frames, Targeted for 2027

Apple Smart Glasses to Use Acetate Frames, Targeted for 2027

Posted April 12, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's smart glasses will use acetate frames and feature a new camera design, with a display-free model targeted for release in 2027.
Two 'iPhone 13' Models Will Get 120Hz Displays Next Year [Report]

Two 'iPhone 13' Models Will Get 120Hz Displays Next Year [Report]

Posted December 14, 2020
· Apple News
Apple is planning to launch two 'iPhone 13' models with displays that feature a 120Hz refresh rate next year.
Apple Left Foldable iPhone Clues Throughout iOS 27

Apple Left Foldable iPhone Clues Throughout iOS 27

Posted June 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's first iOS 27 beta references 'foldState', hinge angle tracking, and multi-display support, adding to evidence the 'iPhone Fold' launches this fall.
Apple Reveals First Look at 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Sets September 16 Premiere

Apple Reveals First Look at 'Slow Horses' Season 6, Sets September 16 Premiere

Posted June 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has revealed the premiere date and a first look at season six of its hit spy drama Slow Horses. The series returns to Apple TV on September 16, 2026.
Apple Launches AirPods Pro 3 World Cup Ad Starring Vini Jr. [Video]

Apple Launches AirPods Pro 3 World Cup Ad Starring Vini Jr. [Video]

Posted June 11, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has launched a new AirPods Pro 3 commercial starring Brazilian footballer Vini Jr., showcasing Active Noise Cancellation as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Global Wearables Market Grew 35.1% YoY in 3Q20 [Chart]

Global Wearables Market Grew 35.1% YoY in 3Q20 [Chart]

Posted December 2, 2020
· Apple News
The global wearables market grew 35.1% year over year in the third quarter of 2020, according to a new report from IDC.
iPhone Was Top Selling Smartphone in October, Quadrupled Monthly Market Share in China [Chart]

iPhone Was Top Selling Smartphone in October, Quadrupled Monthly Market Share in China [Chart]

Posted December 12, 2013
· Apple News
The iPhone 5s was the top selling smartphone in October and helped Apple quadruple its monthly market share in China.
Apple Captures 66% of Smartphone Profits and 32% of Revenue [Chart]

Apple Captures 66% of Smartphone Profits and 32% of Revenue [Chart]

Posted December 19, 2019
· Apple News
Apple captures 66% of smartphone industry profits and 32% of overall handset revenue.
EU Fines Qualcomm $1.2 Billion for Paying Apple Not to Use Rival Chips

EU Fines Qualcomm $1.2 Billion for Paying Apple Not to Use Rival Chips

Posted January 24, 2018
· Apple News
The European Commission has fined Qualcomm €997m for abusing its market dominance in LTE baseband chipsets and making payments to Apple on the condition it would not buy rival chips.
New Rugged Apple Watch May Be Named 'Apple Watch Pro', Replace Apple Watch Edition

New Rugged Apple Watch May Be Named 'Apple Watch Pro', Replace Apple Watch Edition

Posted July 10, 2022
· Apple News
The rumored new rugged Apple Watch may be called the 'Apple Watch Pro' and could replace the Apple Watch Edition.
47% of Future Buyers Say They'll Purchase a Smartphone With a 5-Inch Display or Larger [Survey]

47% of Future Buyers Say They'll Purchase a Smartphone With a 5-Inch Display or Larger [Survey]

Posted April 10, 2014
· Apple News
A new ChangeWave survey found nearly half (47%) of planned smart phone buyers say they’re most interested in buying a 5 inch screen or larger, that's a 7% jump in phablet demand just since December.
U.S. Appeals Court Vacates VirnetX's $503 Million Win Against Apple

U.S. Appeals Court Vacates VirnetX's $503 Million Win Against Apple

Posted November 22, 2019
· Apple News
A U.S. appeals court has voided a jury's calculation that Apple owes VirnetX $503 million in damages for infringing its patents.
Apple's iTunes and Accessories Business Makes More Than Most Mobile Phone Vendors

Apple's iTunes and Accessories Business Makes More Than Most Mobile Phone Vendors

Posted February 12, 2013
· Apple News
Asymco analyst Horace Dediu examines Apple's iTunes and Accessories business noting that it's larger in terms of revenue than any mobile phone vendor except Samsung.
Apple Refutes Allegations That it Copied Sony, Shows 'Purple' iPhone Prototype

Apple Refutes Allegations That it Copied Sony, Shows 'Purple' iPhone Prototype

Posted July 30, 2012
· Apple News
Apple is refuting allegations that it copied the iPhone design from Sony and has presented a 'purple' iPhone prototype as proof.