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RIM to cut 40% of workforce as another top exec resigns

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:57:00 GMT

As ailing Research in Motion prepares to axe nearly 40 percent of its workforce in the coming months, another top-level executive has announced their resignation on Monday as the BlackBerry maker continues to hemorrhage cash.

RIM exec resigns ahead of massive job cuts

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:57:00 GMT

iPad prototype with dual dock connectors shows up on eBay

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

An alleged original iPad prototype with two dock connectors has made its way to eBay, backing rumors that the company was indeed looking into a tablet design that featured two docking ports.

Apple reportedly manufacturing test batch of first smart TVs

Mon, 28 May 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Apple this month is reported to have begun production of the first prototypes of its much-anticipated connected television sets at one of its overseas manufacturing facilities ahead of a general production ramp expected to begin late in the 2012 calendar year.

Production ramp of Apple's next-gen MacBooks creating labor shortages in China

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT

Anticipated demand for Apple's redesigned line of 2012 MacBooks is reportedly so strong that the company's Far Eastern component suppliers are facing a labor shortage as they racing to produce enough parts to supply the Mac maker's production lines.

Facebook reportedly hiring former Apple iPhone engineers for phone project

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:10:00 GMT

Facebook is drawing upon former Apple engineers who worked on the iPhone and the iPad to develop its own phone, according to a new report.

Samsung argues 4G Galaxy Tab not in direct competition with Apple's 3G iPad 2

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:10:00 GMT

Samsung is fighting Apple's requests for a preliminary injunction against its Galaxy Tab with the argument that the 4G capability of its tablet means it does not directly compete with Apple's 3G-equipped iPad 2.

Cisco sounds death knell for Cius tablet, blames BYOD movement

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:39:00 GMT

Senior Vice President of Cisco's TelePresence Technology Group OJ Winge announced that the company's Cius tablet would be killed off due to an increase in so-called "bring your own device" to work programs, but added that the company would continue to develop any-use software.

Apple pushes out iOS 5.1.1 update revision for GSM iPhone 4

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:23:00 GMT

Apple on Friday released a second version of iOS 5.1.1 designed for the GSM iPhone 4, though it failed to comment on what changes had been made to the mobile operating system or why it only affects one specific iPhone model.

Video offers rare glimpse inside Foxconn iPhone factory

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:55:00 GMT

A video released on Friday gives outsiders a look at what goes on inside a Foxconn factory responsible for the manufacture of a large portion of Apple's iPhone stock including the newest iPhone 4S.

Briefly: Ahna O'Reilly cast in jOBS biopic, Sotheby's to auction Jobs Atari memo

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:57:00 GMT

Actress Ahan O'Reilly has reportedly been cast to play the love interest in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic while auction house Sotheby's will be auctioning off a Jobs memo from his time at Atari and other Apple memorabilia.

Led by iOS, mobile devices now account for 20% of all internet traffic in U.S., Canada

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:05:00 GMT

According to a report from advertising network Chitika, the share of internet-connected mobile devices has risen to 20 percent in the U.S. and Canada, a large portion of which are Apple products like the iPhone and iPad.

Orange exec says developing markets can't sustain 'gas guzzlers' iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:24:00 GMT

Vice President of Devices Yves Maitre of European mobile operator Orange likened the iPhone, Android handsets and Windows Phones to fuel-inefficient cars, saying that the "gas guzzlers" aren't good choices for developing markets the carrier plans to enter.

Rumor: Ex-Apple exec Tony Fadell's Nest thermostat to be sold in Apple Stores

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:43:00 GMT

Ex-Apple executive Tony Fadell, whom many consider to be the "grandfather of the iPod," will reportedly begin selling his Nest learning thermostat in Apple Retail Stores sometime in the near future.

Absinthe 2.0 jailbreaks most iDevices running iOS 5.1.1

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT

The untethered jailbreak Absinthe v2.0 debuted on Friday with compatibility for almost all devices powered by Apple's A4 and A5 processors running the latest iOS 5.1.1 firmware, and is the first solution to unlock the new iPad.

Apple to launch new iPad in Guam, Philippines on May 29

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:01:00 GMT

In a quiet update to its Asian iPad page, Apple revealed that Guam and the Philippines would be the next countries to receive the newest version of the popular tablet with a planned May 29 debut.

Apple tops Goldman Sachs VIP list for hedge fund holdings

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:55:00 GMT

A new list from Goldman Sachs puts Apple at the top of a list of the most important stocks for hedge funds.

Apple expanding Israel R&D center with SoC engineer openings

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

New job postings for System-on-a-Chip engineers in Israel hint at the company's continued endeavors to expand its first international R&D facility.

Former Apple employee claims Steve Jobs would have 'lost his mind' over Siri

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:34:00 GMT

A new report quotes a former Apple employee as saying that people at the company are "embarrassed by Siri" and late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs would have "lost his mind" over the feature's performance.

Piper Jaffray details 10 Apple strengths for share price run up to $1000 - report

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT

Investment bank Piper Jaffray issued a note on Friday highlighting 10 key points, which range from anticipated future products to China iPhone growth, that it believes will drive shares of Apple up to $1,000 in the next couple of years.

Apple tweaks App Store with Editor's Choice picks, App of the Week promotions

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:30:00 GMT

Apple has made some minor adjustments, such as the addition of Editor's Choice picks and a free App of the Week, to the App Store in order to improve the discoverability of apps.

Mac Pro petition gains traction as pro users seek information

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:10:00 GMT

With Apple's Mac Pro line growing long in the tooth after not having received an update for almost two years, a Facebook petition calling for information from the Mac maker on the fate of its professional-level desktops is steadily gaining traction.

Apple CEO Tim Cook declines RSU dividends worth over $75M

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT

It was learned through Apple's 8-K filing with the SEC on Thursday that CEO Tim Cook specifically declined to be included in a dividend award program being offered to those employees who hold restricted stock units (RSUs).

TSA looks to spend $3M on Macs, iDevices in pilot program

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is set to initiate a pilot program to purchase up to $3 million dollars worth of Apple hardware over the next three years, including 1,000 Macs and 1,000 mobile devices.

Aperture update brings minor fix to editing software

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Apple on Thursday rolled out version 3.2.4 of its Aperture photo editing and management software, patching a small bug that affects Macs running OS X Snow Leopard.