Sep 30

iPhone 5 appears next week

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Apple sent out invitations to the media recently and will hold a press conference announcing the release of the company’s new iPhone at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters in California. Apple’s host for the event will be the new CEO, Tim Cook, in his first major appearance since taking the reins from Steve Jobs. At the same time, ...

Sep 29

Apple to Discontinue iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle

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Apple said on the invitations that next week's event is about the iPhone. Most have assumed that this means Apple will finally launch the iPhone 5 (and perhaps the iPhone 4S). However, the fall event is typically for iPods and iTunes, and Apple hasn't given any inclination that it will be devoting even a small ...

Sep 26

Apple cuts iPad orders

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Apple (AAPL) is reducing its orders from vendors for iPad parts by 25 percent, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase. The orders were for iPads to be constructed in the fourth quarter, which includes the holiday season, according to the Sunday report. Apple reportedly has been making the cuts, which mostly affect its Asian partners, ...

Sep 26

New Amazon Tablet Launch

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Amazon.com is expected to reveal its entry in the volcanic tablet computer market on Wednesday, a $250 gizmo analysts say could be the first real threat to the iPad's market domination. And even Apple appears to be getting worried. The company has reduced orders from Taiwanese manufacturers for new Apple iPads by as much as 25 ...

Sep 24

Apple Sued Over Microprocessor Patents

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Apple Inc., the world’s biggest technology company by value, was sued by Taiwan’s Via Technologies Inc. (2388) for allegedly infringing three U.S. patents for microprocessors used in mobile phones and tablet computers. Via, a semiconductor maker based in Taipei, seeks a jury trial and an order to prohibit Cupertino, California-based Apple from selling products containing the ...