Apple partner ARM acquires graphics software firm Geomerics In a bid to bolster the graphics capability of its low-power processors, ARM on Friday announced the acquisition of Geomerics, makers of realtime lighting effects technology used in PC and console gaming. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple orders for A-series chips expected to contribute up to 10% of TSMC's 2014 revenue As Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC gets set to ramp up production on its 20-nanometer process fab in January, some analysts believe the company is poised to take a large bite out of rival Samsung's supply contract for Apple's A-series processors. Shane Cole 11 years ago
72% of prospective tablet buyers plan to buy Apple's iPad - report Consumers who intend to purchase a tablet within the next three months overwhelmingly say they will choose one of Apple's iPad models, a new survey shows. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Instagram messages take on Snapchat, Fleksy introduces iOS keyboard SDK Social networking heavyweight Instagram on Thursday added a new direct messaging feature designed to counter the popularity of upstart competitor Snapchat, while gesture-based keyboard Fleksy can now be integrated into third-party apps thanks to a new SDK. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple's iPhone 5s remains 'by far the top selling smartphone' Apple continues to dominate smartphone sales with their flagship iPhone 5s and mid-range iPhone 5c as the handsets took two of the top three sales slots at every major U.S. wireless carrier for the third month in a row. Shane Cole 11 years ago
GTA: San Andreas rolls out on iOS App Store as Pinterest, Steam see updates Creative social networking site Pinterest unveiled a redesigned version of their iPad app Wednesday, while Valve Software gave Steam Mobile a new look-and-feel and Rockstar Games' iOS port of GTA: San Andreas hit the App Store. Shane Cole 11 years ago
'Father of the iPod' Tony Fadell revealed as buyer of Product (RED) Mac Pro, gold EarPods A series of tweets from noted photographer Kevin Abosch seems to have outed iPod inventor and former Apple executive Tony Fadell as the buyer of a one-of-a-kind Mac Pro and a set of solid gold Apple EarPods at last month's Product (RED) charity auction. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Watch ABC, Bloomberg, others added to Apple TV channel lineup An over-the-air change to the Apple TV on Wednesday brought Bloomberg, Crackle and KORTV to the set-top streamer alongside access for cable subscribers to their local ABC affiliate. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Rovio's Angry Birds Go! racing game hits Apple's App Store The newest entry in the popular Angry Birds franchise, a Mario Kart-like downhill racer set in a new three-dimensional world, is now available for download on the App Store. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple hires terrestrial radio exec to helm iTunes Radio ad sales group Michael Pallad, formerly senior vice president of National & Network Sales at radio conglomerate Cumulus Media, has begun work at Apple as the head of iTunes Radio's international advertising sales force, according to a new report. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Fiverr lets users buy & sell services anywhere with new iPhone app Popular user-to-user service marketplace Fiverr made their first move from the desktop to mobile devices on Tuesday with the launch of their new iPhone app, allowing customers to order gigs on the go. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple said to bring iTunes Match to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland Apple's popular cloud music locker expanded to four additional countries Monday, as European nations Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden reportedly gained access. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Pandora for iOS gains new alarm clock mode, Amazon Cloud Drive Photos comes to iPad Popular Internet radio service Pandora has updated their iOS app with a new iOS 7-style design and an alarm clock feature, while Amazon's Cloud Drive Photos app has gone universal with support for Apple's iPad and iPad mini. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple's iPhone 5s, 5c available on Straight Talk & NET10 starting Friday Nationwide contract-free wireless carriers Straight Talk Wireless and NET10 Wireless will begin offering Apple's flagship iPhone 5s and mid-range iPhone 5c at Walmart stores on Dec. 13. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple joins Google, Microsoft, others in support of government surveillance reform Apple and a consortium of other tech industry giants have signed their names to an open letter addressed to President Obama and members of Congress, calling for substantial reforms to the regulation and oversight of surveillance performed by agencies like the NSA. Shane Cole 11 years ago
China Mobile denies iPhone deal, insists talks ongoing China Mobile denies inking a deal with Apple, throwing cold water on reports claiming the two companies finally reached a partnership agreement that would see the iPhone offered to carrier's 740 million subscribers. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple spent $60 million on Samsung suit, attempts to recoup $15.7 million Apple on Friday filed a motion in U.S. District Court seeking to recover nearly $16 million of its $60 million in attorneys' fees related to the company's long-running patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Razer iPhone game controller leaks, Ryan Seacrest creates an iPhone keyboard A pair of forthcoming iPhone accessories have been revealed, as purported images of a new Made for iPhone game controller — this time from major gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer — have hit the internet, while Typo, a new iPhone keyboard case, has emerged with a unique backer: entertainer Ryan Seacrest. Shane Cole 11 years ago
WSJ blasts Apple e-books antitrust judge in scathing editorial A new opinion piece lambasts Judge Denise Cote, the federal judge in charge of the Justice Department's antitrust suit against Apple, for being "abusive" and "shredding the separation of constitutional powers" by appointing and granting broad authority to antitrust monitor Michael Bromwich. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Kickstarter projects let you charge your iPhone with fire, snap pics in the dark with better flash A pair of interesting new Kickstarter projects may allow for more versatile uses of Apple's iPhone, with a product for campers that provides electricity-generating campsite cookery, and a strap-on iPhone ring flash to improve low-light photos and video recordings. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Next-gen USB connector a reversible challenge to Apple's Thunderbolt & Lightning The USB Implementers Forum on Wednesday announced that the USB 3.1 specification will bring with it a new style of connector that can be plugged in in any orientation and will support future USB technologies like USB Power Delivery, high-speed data transfer, and video-over-USB. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple's iOS 7 now powers 74% of North American iPhones - report Just three months after its release, Apple's latest mobile operating system is responsible for 74 percent of the internet traffic originating from iOS devices in the U.S. and Canada versus 22 percent for iOS 6, new web analytics data suggests. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Readdle debuts PDF Expert 5, RealMac brings Ember to iOS Popular PDF review and annotation app PDF Expert has been updated with an all-new design and a slew of new features, while RealMac's well-reviewed OS X image collection app makes a move to Apple's mobile devices. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Honda introduces new iPhone-driven in-dash touchscreen Japanese automaker Honda on Tuesday announced that the 2014 Civic and 2015 Fit will gain access to the company's new Display Audio system, a 7-inch built-in touchscreen with functionality partially powered by Apple's iPhone. Shane Cole 11 years ago