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Nokia says Apple iPhone infringes on patents

Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, is suing Apple in U.S. federal court, saying the iPhone uses patented wireless technologies.

Apple updates iMac line, adds `multitouch' mouse

Apple Inc. updated its iMac desktop computer line Tuesday and introduced a mouse that responds to the touch of fingers instead of using buttons or scroll wheels.

On The Call: Apple readies for iPhone China launch

Apple Inc. is less than two weeks away from selling its first legitimate iPhone in China, in an exclusive partnership with wireless carrier China Unicom.

Investors lap up Apple's 47 percent profit jump

Wall Street knew Apple Inc.'s results for the most recent quarter would blow past the company's conservative guidance, but investors clearly weren't prepared for the 47 percent jump in profit that Apple delivered.

Eminem's music publisher, Apple settle dispute

Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper's songs, a lawyer said Friday.

Reported photos, video of Microsoft tablet seen

Photos and video of a prototype tablet reportedly being worked on by Microsoft were leaked Tuesday to Gizmodo.com, and if the prototype becomes a reality, it could be quite an impressive device.

Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm Pre

Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.

Eminem publisher takes Apple to court over rights

An attorney for Apple Inc. defended the company's use of Eminem's songs on iTunes in court on Thursday, as a trial got under way to determine who had the right to offer digital downloads of the rapper's music.

Google says Apple exec rejected app for iPhone

Google Inc. said Apple Inc.'s top marketing executive personally told the company that its Google Voice application had been rejected because it duplicates the telephone dialer on the iPhone and could be used as a replacement.

In dark gaming times, Nintendo DS shines

Forget Apple's smack talking about the games for the iPod and iPod Touch, the Nintendo DS still is the king of the portable gaming hill. And for good reason.

Taking less-familiar wine road in S. America

TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights some wines from South America that you don't hear about every day: the red bonarda from Argentina, and the white Pedro Ximenez. Now does that refer to a man named Pedro or a grape?

Fall foliage — on one tank or less

It’s the age-old paradox of leaf-peeping: By the time you know the foliage is hitting its peak, most local hotels are booked solid. The solution? Forgo the multi-day tour, opting instead for a one-day, one-tank trip. Here’s five great possibilities.

Apple hires Intel's top lawyer

Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure.

Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones

RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States.

Highlights of Apple announcements Wednesday

Highlights of Apple announcements Wednesday:

Apple CEO Jobs on stage, discusses transplant

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs returned Wednesday to the showman role that has helped define his company leadership, taking the stage for the first time since his medical leave to announce such new products as an iPod Nano that records video.

Apple telegraphs iPods; fans see Beatles, tablets

Once again, it's time to peer into Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' cup and try to read the tea leaves.

Why do we celebrate Labor Day? Ask Kitty

Columnist Kitty Schindler, 85, is a coal miner’s daughter whose grandfather and uncle both died young in the mines. For her, Labor Day is an occasion to remember American workers’ struggles for decent wages and safe working conditions.

iPhone multimedia messaging starts Sept. 25

Multimedia messaging will be available on the iPhone starting Sept. 25, according to AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the popular smartphone in the United States.

Vonage says Apple approves mobile application

Internet phone company Vonage Holdings Corp. said Tuesday that Apple Inc. has approved its mobile application for iPhone and iPod devices.

Apple confirms music-themed launch for Sept. 9

Apple Inc. has officially set Sept. 9 as the date for its next music-themed product launch event in San Francisco.

FIRST LOOK: New Mac software not a dramatic change

While Microsoft Corp. prepares to release the next incarnation of Windows on Oct. 22, Apple Inc. is cutting ahead, launching a new version of its operating system for Mac computers on Friday.

iPhone suits say Apple, AT&T didn't deliver on MMS

The ability to send photos along with text messages was touted as one of the new features of the iPhone's 3.0 software, released in June, but Apple and AT&T have not delivered on that promise, allege two class-action lawsuits.

Smartphone insurance can be a smart move

When you're smartphone shopping, consider shopping for phone insurance before you buy the phone.  Insurance offered via wireless carriers may not be the right choice for you. There are options.

Most US apple growers expecting good yield

Heavy rains in the northeast have apple farmers predicting an ample crop, but record highs in the Pacific northwest could hurt the harvest in Washington, the nation's top apple-growing state.

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Are iPods Inherently Evil?

The iPod... A revolutionary, portable, media device unleashed on human civilization by Apple in October of 2001. Since it's initial release it has become more powerful, more popular, and has more functionality than anyone could have ever imagined.

Report: Apple to launch Verizon iPhone in Q3 2010
Source: Apple Insider

A new report citing sources in the Taiwan handset supply chain says Apple has contracted to produce a UMTS/CDMA hybrid iPhone due in the third quarter of next year that will enable the company to sell a single global handset to all carriers, and specifically to Verizon Wireless i …

Windows 7 surpasses Snow Leopard in under two weeks
Source:

In only two weeks since the official commercial launch of Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7 has managed to surpass Apple's Snow Leopard market share. Snow Leopard has been on the market for three months while Windows 7 has only been on the market for two weeks.

Apple approved a Hitler Book app with Swach Sticker as its logo. How did no one catch this?
Source: thenextweb.com

Apple has approved an eBook Application of a book written by Hilter including Nazi symbols as the application icon.

The decade of Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple (Fortune's CEO of the Decade)
Source: CNN

Superlatives have attached themselves to Jobs since he was a young man. Now that he's 54, merely listing his achievements is sufficient explanation of why he's Fortune's CEO of the Decade (though the superlatives continue).

Interview: The Man Who Named the iMac and Wrote Think Different
Source: cultofmac.com

Meet Ken Segall — the man who dreamed up the name "iMac" and wrote the famous Think Different campaign. Segall is a veteran creative director who worked at Apple's agency, TBWA\Chiat\Day, back in the day.

Is the business climate changing when it comes to global warming?
Source:

A pair of big California companies made national headlines last month when they pulled out of the US Chamber of Commerce over that business group's stand on global warming.

Review roundup: Motorola Droid, Verizon's first Android handset
Source: Apple Insider

From David Pogue's review: There's not much room for the apps on the Droid, either. Although Verizon includes a 16-gigabyte memory card for your music and photos, apps have to be stored in a 560-megabyte chunk of built-in memory. Some Droiders will fill that up quick.

Techtree.com India > News > Software > Apple App Store has over 100,000 Apps
Source: techtree.com

Just a few weeks after crossing the 2 billion applications download milestone, Apple's App Store has crossed yet another landmark figure when the number of approved applications, available for download at the store went past the 100,000 mark.

Mac mini (Late 2009) Review
Source: Macworld

Back in March, when I reviewed the previous Mac mini models—officially called the Mac mini (Early 2009)—Apple's smallest desktop computer had just received a long-overdue refresh: it had been 19 months since the company had touched the Mac mini line.

The iPhone is the worst phone in the world
Source: Crave / CNET

That's right, we said it -- and we're not taking it back. The iPhone may be the greatest handheld surfing device ever to rock the mobile Web, and a fabulous media player to boot.

Magic Mouse - A Little Too Low Profile?

Every day this past week on my way home from RMU, I made a call to the Apple Store. "Did you get any Magic Mice in yet?" I was always getting the same response, "Nope, not yet. Sorry sir!" Well, on Friday, the Shadyside store finally got them in.

Google, The Platform

Listening to Google CEO Eric Schmidt talk about the importance of a "new platform" while noting that "enterprise-focused" engineers are a small percentage of the company's engineering team, I flashed back to 1984.

Best Buy Goes After iTunes With New Digital Offering
Source: businessinsider.com

Best Buy (BBY) is teaming with Sonic Solutions (SNIC) to offer a digital movie rentals and purchases to consumers. Using Sonic's technology, Best Buy will hook up certain web connected hardware like DVD players, and TVs, with the ability to download movies.

Chamber's Attack on Green has Some Members Seeing Red

As if Iraq and Afghanistan weren't enough, President Obama has engaged in yet another war, and this one might be felt a little closer to home. Obama's foe? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Report: Apple pitching TV subscription service to networks | Entertainment & HDTV | Playlist | Macworld
Source: Macworld

It would seem Hulu's not the only company re-evaluating its strategies for making money on television content in the digital age. According to a report at All Things Digital, Apple has been floating a $30 per month television subscription service to content owners.

Android Army Pumped for All-Out Attack on iPhone | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
Source: Wired News

Soon, you'll need more than two hands to count the number of Android phones on the market.

Apple iPhone Launches In China -- Without Key Feature - Mobile - IT Channel News by CRN
Source: crn.com

The iPhone finally goes on sale Friday in China, and Apple (NSDQ:AAPL), along with legions of fans, industry analysts and media members, are anxious to see if the device's success continues in the biggest mobile phone market on the planet.

AppleInsider | Google says its navigation will come to iPhone, if Apple approves
Source: Apple Insider

A beta of Google Maps Navigation will arrive next week when the Motorola Droid smartphone debuts on Verizon's network. The service will be added to all other Android devices, as well, when they are formally updated to version 2.0.

Verizon Droid Targets iPhone -- Android -- InformationWeek
Source: informationweek.com

After a series of teaser ads that attack Apple's iPhone, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless and Motorola officially unveiled Wednesday the Droid smartphone.

Apple shops tablet around Australia
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Apple is preparing to release a groundbreaking tablet computer in Australia and around the world early next year and has been in discussions with media companies about including their content on the device.

Google May Launch Music Service to Challenge Apple iTunes
Source: eweek.com

UPDATE: Google is set to challenge Apple, Spotify and several players in the digital music space by launching Google Audio, TechCrunch reported Oct. 21, citing multiple sources.

The problem with iPhone killers?
Source: The Washington Post

Here we are again. The hype leading up to a new mobile device is reaching a fever pitch. Motorola's Droid sounds, looks, and by some accounts, is impressive.

10 Reasons Why the Microsoft-Apple Battle Helps PC Buyers
Source: eweek.com

News Analysis: As the marketing battle between Apple and Microsoft continues to heat up, PC buyers are benefiting from improvements in features, security and user experience on both platforms.

Apple skips debate - Commits to health insurance
Source: ifoAppleStore

In the midst of a heated national debate over legislation to provide all Americans with affordable health insurance, Apple will skip the controversy entirely and extend full-benefit medical insurance to part-time employees in January 2010.

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