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Judge Says Apple Will 'Probably' Lose Its Case Against Amazon

Judge Says Apple Will 'Probably' Lose Its Case Against Amazon

Posted June 22, 2011
· Apple News
U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton said she will 'probably' rule against Apple's motion to stop Amazon from using the words 'app store' to describe their app store.
Apple to Add Data Transfer to MagSafe Connector?

Apple to Add Data Transfer to MagSafe Connector?

Posted February 17, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent application to add an optical signal path to future MagSafe connectors that would let the port send and receive data, as well as power the device.
Apple Patents Gloves for Touchscreen Use

Apple Patents Gloves for Touchscreen Use

Posted January 26, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has won a patent for a high tactility glove that would enable use of the iPhone's touchscreen in cold weather.
Apple Could Add Capacitive Touch Buttons to MacBook Lids

Apple Could Add Capacitive Touch Buttons to MacBook Lids

Posted February 25, 2011
· Apple News
Apple could add capacitive touch buttons to the lid of future MacBooks, according to a new patent filing
ITC Agrees to Investigate Apple Complaint Against Motorola

ITC Agrees to Investigate Apple Complaint Against Motorola

Posted November 24, 2010
· Apple News
The ITC has agreed to investigate a complaint by Apple that alleges Motorola is infringing on patents asserted by Apple.
Kodak Loses Preliminary Step in Case Against Apple

Kodak Loses Preliminary Step in Case Against Apple

Posted January 24, 2011
· Apple News
Eastman Kodak has lost a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that could hamper its case against Apple and RIM.
Piracy Groups Switch to H.264 for Video, Mozilla Debates H.264 Support

Piracy Groups Switch to H.264 for Video, Mozilla Debates H.264 Support

Posted March 14, 2012
· Apple News
Last week piracy groups published a new set of rules which requires a switch from the Xvid/avi format to x264/mp4.
Apple is Investigating Headsets With Triple Microphones

Apple is Investigating Headsets With Triple Microphones

Posted November 11, 2010
· Apple News
Apple is investigating two new designs for its headset that would use three microphones for noise cancellation.
Apple Stops Selling iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in Germany After Qualcomm Posts $1.54 Billion Bond

Apple Stops Selling iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in Germany After Qualcomm Posts $1.54 Billion Bond

Posted January 4, 2019
· Apple News
Apple has stopped selling iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 smartphone models in Germany after Qualcomm posted a $1.54 billion bond required to enforce a preliminary injunction granted against those devices.
Apple Seeds First Betas of watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds First Betas of watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 to Developers [Download]

Posted March 30, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the first developer betas of watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 for testing. Download the latest firmware to explore new updates.
USPTO Opens New Exhibit to Showcase the Patents of Steve Jobs

USPTO Opens New Exhibit to Showcase the Patents of Steve Jobs

Posted November 23, 2011
· Apple News
In tribute to the tremendous influence of Steve Jobs, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has opened a new exhibit called 'The Patents and Trademarks of Steve Jobs: Art and Technology that Changed the World.'
Where to Download macOS Sonoma

Where to Download macOS Sonoma

Posted March 24, 2026
· Apple Tutorials
Here are direct links to download Apple's macOS Sonoma installer for your Mac.
Ollama Taps Apple's MLX Framework for Faster Local AI on Mac

Ollama Taps Apple's MLX Framework for Faster Local AI on Mac

Posted March 31, 2026
· Apple News
Ollama preview integrates Apple's MLX framework to boost local AI performance on Mac, with faster token speeds, improved caching, and NVFP4 support.
So Who's Got the Most Patents? [Chart]

So Who's Got the Most Patents? [Chart]

Posted August 18, 2011
· Apple News
Here's a look at where Apple ranks in the list of companies with the most patents. You may be surprised to learn that Apple isn't even in the top 30.
Apple Looking into HD Radio for iPhone and iPod?

Apple Looking into HD Radio for iPhone and iPod?

Posted June 17, 2010
· Apple News
A recent patent application from Apple hints at HD Radio
Steve Jobs 'Initiated Contact' With Samsung to Resolve Dispute

Steve Jobs 'Initiated Contact' With Samsung to Resolve Dispute

Posted September 29, 2011
· Apple News
Steve Jobs 'initiated contact' with Samsung in July of 2010 to try and resolve the patent dispute between the two companies.
Your iPhone Could Soon Identify You By the Sound of Your Voice

Your iPhone Could Soon Identify You By the Sound of Your Voice

Posted August 25, 2011
· Apple News
A new patent filing reveals that Apple is working on a system whereby your iPhone could identify users by the sound of their voice.
Samsung Agrees to Pay Microsoft for Using Android

Samsung Agrees to Pay Microsoft for Using Android

Posted September 28, 2011
· Apple News
Microsoft announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Samsung which sees the company pay Microsoft for using Android.
Google Acquires Motorola to 'Supercharge' Android

Google Acquires Motorola to 'Supercharge' Android

Posted August 15, 2011
· Apple News
Google has announced an agreement to acquire Motorola to 'supercharge' the Android ecosystem.
Samsung Cites 'A Space Odyssey' as Evidence Against iPad Design

Samsung Cites 'A Space Odyssey' as Evidence Against iPad Design

Posted August 23, 2011
· Apple News
Samsung cites Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' movie as a 'prior art' argument against iPad design patent
Apple Officially Discontinues the Mac Pro With No Plans for Future Models

Apple Officially Discontinues the Mac Pro With No Plans for Future Models

Posted March 26, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro and confirmed it has no plans for future models. The Mac Studio now serves as Apple's flagship pro desktop.
Biden Administration Allows Import Ban on Apple Watch

Biden Administration Allows Import Ban on Apple Watch

Posted December 26, 2023
· Apple News
The Biden Administration has decided not to intervene in an ITC ruling that bans import of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 into the United States.
Amazon Prime Day 2022 Has Arrived! Check Out the First Deals [List]

Amazon Prime Day 2022 Has Arrived! Check Out the First Deals [List]

Posted July 12, 2022
· Apple News
Amazon Prime Day 2022 has officially begun. The shopping event will take place today and tomorrow with deals arriving at various times throughout the day.
Apple Posts Webpage to Show Antenna Issues With Other Smartphones

Apple Posts Webpage to Show Antenna Issues With Other Smartphones

Posted July 16, 2010
· Apple News
Apple has posted a new webpage to demonstrate how different grips cause attenuation on many popular smartphones
Satechi Launches New Dual USB-C Adapters With Support for 4K 60Hz HDMI

Satechi Launches New Dual USB-C Adapters With Support for 4K 60Hz HDMI

Posted August 22, 2019
· Apple News
Satechi has announced the launch of two new dual USB-C adapters that feature support for HDMI out at up to 4K 60Hz.
Apple Sues Knockoff Power Adapter Manufacturer

Apple Sues Knockoff Power Adapter Manufacturer

Posted November 25, 2009
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against a company which makes cheaper power adapters for Apple products.
Apple's New Entry-Level iPad With A18 Chip and AI Support Coming Soon

Apple's New Entry-Level iPad With A18 Chip and AI Support Coming Soon

Posted March 22, 2026
· Apple News
Apple's next entry-level iPad will feature an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support, with a launch expected during the iOS 26.4 window.
Apple Investigating Pen Based Input System

Apple Investigating Pen Based Input System

Posted November 12, 2009
· Apple News
According to a recent patent filing, Apple is investigating input recognition via pen.
Rumor Claims Next Generation Apple Watch Will Not Work With Current Bands

Rumor Claims Next Generation Apple Watch Will Not Work With Current Bands

Posted December 20, 2023
· Apple News
Another rumor has corroborated reports of a major change to Apple Watch next year, making current bands incompatible with the next generation smartwatch.
Apple Explores iPhone File Transfer During Calls

Apple Explores iPhone File Transfer During Calls

Posted August 20, 2009
· Apple News
Apple has investigated the ability to transfer files from one person to another while on a call
Samsung May Supply Some 5G Modems for 2020 iPhone

Samsung May Supply Some 5G Modems for 2020 iPhone

Posted April 22, 2019
· Apple News
With Apple having signed a multi-year chip deal with Qualcomm, it's pretty safe to assume the 2020 iPhone will use the company's 5G modems.
Apple Proposes iTunes Kiosks

Apple Proposes iTunes Kiosks

Posted May 7, 2009
· Apple News
A recent patent filing suggests Apple is looking into iTunes kiosks that could be used to download movies or audio.
Apple Invites Media to 'Special Apple Experience' in New York on March 4

Apple Invites Media to 'Special Apple Experience' in New York on March 4

Posted February 16, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has invited press to a March 4 'Apple Experience' event in New York, a shift from its usual Apple Park keynote format.
Apple Brings HLS Video Podcasts and Dynamic Ads to Apple Podcasts

Apple Brings HLS Video Podcasts and Dynamic Ads to Apple Podcasts

Posted February 16, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is adding HLS video podcast support to Apple Podcasts, enabling dynamic ad insertion and seamless switching between video and audio.
Where to Download macOS Sequoia

Where to Download macOS Sequoia

Posted March 24, 2026
· Apple Tutorials
Here are direct links to download Apple's macOS Sequoia installer for your Mac.
It's the Spot, Not the Death Grip, That's the Problem!

It's the Spot, Not the Death Grip, That's the Problem!

Posted July 19, 2010
· Apple News
Finally, CNN Fortune has published an article noting that Apple PR has managed to change the iPhone 4's 'spot' into a death grip that all phones suffer from.
Windows Phone 7 Outlasts iPhone 4 and Android in Grilling Contest [Video]

Windows Phone 7 Outlasts iPhone 4 and Android in Grilling Contest [Video]

Posted November 13, 2010
· Apple News
Take a look at this video of the iPhone 4, HTC Surround, and the T-Mobile G2 being grilled to death.
Apple Officially Releases watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 [Download]

Apple Officially Releases watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 [Download]

Posted March 24, 2026
· Apple News
Apple has officially released watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and HomePod 26.4 with new emoji, AirPods Max 2 support, and system refinements.
FTC Warns Apple Over Alleged Bias on Apple News Platform

FTC Warns Apple Over Alleged Bias on Apple News Platform

Posted February 12, 2026
· Apple News
The FTC has warned Apple that suppressing conservative viewpoints on Apple News could violate the law as tensions escalate with the Trump administration.
Apple Working Toward an All-Screen iPhone With No Cutouts [Rumor]

Apple Working Toward an All-Screen iPhone With No Cutouts [Rumor]

Posted March 26, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is working toward an all-screen iPhone with under-display Face ID and camera, but the timeline for these changes remains unclear.
Belkin Annouces New Laptop Cooling Pad

Belkin Annouces New Laptop Cooling Pad

Posted February 9, 2010
· Apple News
Belkin has redesigned the Cooling Pad to include a patent-pending AirFlow Wing, repositioned fan, and wave shape.
Best Buy Announces It Will Be Taking iPhone 4 Pre-orders

Best Buy Announces It Will Be Taking iPhone 4 Pre-orders

Posted June 14, 2010
· Apple News
Best Buy has announced that it will be taking iPhone 4 pre-orders starting tomorrow.
If It's Not an iPhone, Why Would I Want It? [Humor] [NSFW]

If It's Not an iPhone, Why Would I Want It? [Humor] [NSFW]

Posted June 28, 2010
· Apple News
Tiny Watch Productions has posted a hilarious video of a cartoon character trying to buy a sold out iPhone 4 but being offered the HTC Evo instead.
3D Gaming Controller for Apple TV

3D Gaming Controller for Apple TV

Posted May 8, 2008
· Apple News
Apple in a new patent filing reveals that it is conducting research on a 3D remote control system for its Apple TV
Apple Set to Top $1 Billion From AI Apps on the App Store

Apple Set to Top $1 Billion From AI Apps on the App Store

Posted March 20, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is set to top $1B in AI revenue by taking a cut of ChatGPT and other apps through the App Store, despite lagging in its own AI efforts.
Check Out This 'MacBook Pro Touch' Concept [Video]

Check Out This 'MacBook Pro Touch' Concept [Video]

Posted August 28, 2018
· Apple News
Check out this concept for a 'MacBook Pro Touch' that features a touchscreen keyboard and an enhanced Touch Bar.
Apple Testing 200MP Camera Sensor for Future iPhone [Rumor]

Apple Testing 200MP Camera Sensor for Future iPhone [Rumor]

Posted March 26, 2026
· Apple News
Apple is testing a 200MP camera sensor for a future iPhone, according to a new supply chain leak. The upgrade would be a major jump in resolution.
The Google Phone is Real!?

The Google Phone is Real!?

Posted December 12, 2009
· Apple News
It seems the Google Phone may actually be real, with the company handing out the device to numerous employees today.