Official Google Play Music app debuts on Apple's iOS After months of delays, Google's iTunes Match competitor and all-you-can-listen subscription music service officially made its way to the iOS App Store on Friday, providing access to both All Access subscriptions as well as standard Google Play Music features. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple shares may sink below Microsoft in S&P 500 influence after 2013 losses Apple is in danger of having its four-year run as the leading mover in the S&P 500 stock index ended by old nemesis Microsoft after a rough year in the markets that has left Cupertino battered and Redmond resurgent. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple's retail point-of-sale system suffers nationwide outage Customers at Apple retail stores across the country have been unable to make purchases or pick up items ordered online through Apple's Personal Pickup program thanks to an apparent glitch in the company's point-of-sale systems that occurred on Thursday. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple adds realtime collaboration, document organization to iWork for iCloud beta Building on Thursday afternoon's software update theme, Apple has released a new version of its iWork for iCloud office suite, rolling out new realtime collaboration features and adding some new administrative options. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Coin aims to replace analog credit cards with a single iPhone-connected accessory A Silicon Valley startup aims to help you rid your wallet of excess plastic with a new Bluetooth-enabled "connected card," called Coin, that can be reprogrammed on the fly and swiped at point of sale terminals like a traditional credit card. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple loses smartphone market share as Chinese vendors gain in Q3 - Gartner Apple's iPhone shipments increased by 23 percent over the same period last year, but the company's share of the worldwide smartphone market still slipped as competition, particularly from China, grew at a faster rate, according to a new industry report. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Delaware Apple store sells more iPhones than any other in the US Apple's Christiana Mall outlet is said to be second only to the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store when it comes to sales volume, despite being located in one of America's least populated states. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Italian government levels tax fraud accusation at Apple, raids local HQ Authorities have seized equipment from Apple's Italian headquarters in the course of an investigation into accusations that the company shielded more than 鈧�1 billion in profits from Italy's tax authorities, according to a new report out of Milan. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Retina iPad mini teardown reveals larger battery, display supplied by LG A breakdown of Apple's second generation 7.9-inch tablet shows some slight adjustments to its construction and marginally less powerful components than its larger sibling, the iPad Air. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Retina iPad mini requires Personal Pickup for purchase at Apple Stores, units now arriving [u] Apple retail stores on the east coast opened Tuesday with no stock of the new Retina display-equipped iPad mini following its surprise early morning launch, with staff recommending that customers purchase the tablet online. Shane Cole 11 years ago
GlobalFoundries to build A-series chips for Apple in New York - report Apple will reportedly add a second U.S. chip fabrication plant to its supply chain, partnering with California-based GlobalFoundries to produce A-series processors at a new $6 billion facility in upstate New York. Shane Cole 11 years ago
New architectural renderings reveal more details of Apple's future 'spaceship' campus More images of Apple's Campus 2 project have emerged from Cupertino, providing a closer look at the environment inside the main building and showing off some details that have not been seen before. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Thanks to iPhone, Japan becomes Apple's hottest market The iPhone and iPad have upended Japan's mobile device market, pushing out traditionally strong Japanese manufacturers and elevating the Land of the Rising Sun to the top of Apple's growth charts, according to a new report. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Toyota's 'dream' 4Runner SUV controlled by Apple iPads A California fabricator unveiled a customized Toyota 4Runner controlled by a fleet of iPads during a Toyota-sponsored competition at the 2013 SEMA aftermarket parts trade show in Las Vegas. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Google Drive and SugarSync cloud storage iOS apps updated with new features Two popular options for storing, sharing, and synchronizing files across devices received an update Thursday, with Google Drive gaining support for multiple accounts and AirPrint and SugarSync bringing automatic photo backup alongside music and video streaming. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple updates Mavericks to bring Gmail stability fixes for Mail app Apple continued Thursday's update parade with fixes for compatibility and stability problems that have plagued users who access Gmail accounts using Mail.app in Mavericks. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple issues update to fix keyboard, trackpad bugs in latest 13" Retina MacBook Pros Apple on Thursday afternoon issued an update for EFI firmware on late 2013 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros, designed to address a problem where the laptop's keyboard and trackpad could freeze. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple claims 'world's most valuable brand' crown for 3rd consecutive year With a calculated brand value nearly twice that of the nearest competitor, Apple once again finds itself at the peak of an annual ranking of the world's most valuable brands. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple supplier Flextronics accused of using indentured servants to build components Singapore-based contract manufacturer Flextronics is alleged to have flouted Apple supplier guidelines when hiring workers in the weeks before the iPhone 5's release, using recruiters throughout southeast Asia who "sold" the jobs to migrant workers for hundreds of dollars and confiscated their passports, then leaving the workers without pay or food for months. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple promises iWork toolbars, other legacy features will return within 6 months With a Wednesday afternoon update to its support knowledge base, Apple has sought to reassure iWork users that features which went missing in the productivity suite's recent 64-bit overhaul will return. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Analyst predicts two iPhone releases per year after meeting with Apple's CEO, CFO Apple's decision to split the iPhone lineup into a high-end flagship model and a more affordable mid-range offering sets the stage for the company to increase the frequency with which it updates the handsets, one analyst increasingly believes after meeting with the company's chief executive, Tim Cook. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple adding suppliers to boost iPhone 5c, iPad mini output for 2014 Facing growing demand and limited production capacity, Apple is reportedly set to certify two new Asian assembly partners to boost iPhone 5c and iPad mini supply, with at least one partner said to be ramping up production by the end of the year, according to a new report. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple simplifies bulk book and app deployment with new 'managed distribution' program Apple has replaced the unwieldy process of distributing hundreds or thousands of individual redemption codes with a new, streamlined method that allows administrators to remotely "assign" apps and textbooks to students or teachers. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Google Now for iOS updated with notifications, reminders, improved voice search Google on Tuesday pushed an update to the Google Search app, bringing formerly Android-only features like handsfree "OK, Google" voice search to the iOS variant of the company's Google Now digital life assistant. Shane Cole 11 years ago
