Published: 09:30 AM EST (06:30 AM PST) The World Intellectual Property Organization has sided with Apple in a dispute over the iphone5.com domain name, and ownership is expected to be transferred to Apple. The WIPO website recently updated its status on the case as “Terminated,” and the domain owner is expected to be required to [...]
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Rumor: LG Display, AU Optronics have passed certification for ‘iPad mini’ LCD panels
Posted by Gary on May 17, 2012
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Published: 11:10 PM EST (08:10 PM PST) A new report claims display makers LG Display and AU Optronics have passed certification tests for LCD panels bound for a rumored “iPad mini.” Taiwan’s The Liberty Times (Google Translation, via MacOtakara) reported on Wednesday that the two companies are now preparing shipments of the panels to Apple. [...]
Apple argues plaintiffs are too vague in class action lawsuit over Siri
Posted by Gary on May 16, 2012
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Published: 04:00 AM EST (01:00 AM PST) Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a set of class-action lawsuits, which accuse the company of falsely advertising its Siri voice assistant feature for the iPhone 4S, under the grounds that the plaintiffs did not specify exactly what claims led them to purchase the device. The Cupertino, [...]
Remote control iPad interface reportedly outlined for rumored Apple HDTV
Posted by Gary on May 16, 2012
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Published: 05:36 PM EST (02:36 PM PST) An uncorroborated report claims to have knowledge of how Apple is planning to use the iPad with a much rumored unannounced television, saying that the tablet will run dedicated remote control apps featuring an enhanced UI. An industry source gave a second-hand account of the tablet-as-remote functionality to [...]
Apple v. Motorola, HTC case consolidated; Psystar Supreme Court appeal denied
Posted by Gary on May 15, 2012
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Published: 02:50 AM EST (11:50 PM PST) Apple got its wish to consolidate a trial filed by Motorola Mobility in the Southern District of Florida with a second lawsuit that also involves HTC. Meanwhile, an appeal by Mac clone maker Psystar to the U.S. Supreme Court in Apple’s copyright infringement case against it has been [...]
Court revives Apple bid for Galaxy Tab injunction, rejects smartphone ban
Posted by Gary on May 15, 2012
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Published: 09:32 PM EST (06:32 PM PST) A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday ruled that a California judge was wrong in denying Apple’s request to block sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, but affirmed the trial judge’s decision to deny the injunction of smartphones made by the South Korean electronics giant. The U.S. Court of [...]
Siri updated to give witty responses to ‘best smartphone ever’ query
Posted by Gary on May 15, 2012
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Published: 11:14 AM EST (08:14 AM PST) When asked for the “best smartphone ever,” Siri will now provide a range of witty responses to users rather than giving details on the Nokia Lumia 900. Last week it was noted that asking Siri “What is the best smartphone ever?” would return results from WolframAlpha on Nokia’s [...]
Loewe denies rumors of Apple acquisition
Posted by Gary on May 14, 2012
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Published: 03:38 PM EST (12:38 PM PST) German HDTV maker Loewe AG has denied that it is in talks with Apple about a potential $113 million buyout of the company. The company issued a statement (via Google Translate) to German website Heise on Sunday, in which a spokesman claimed there was “absolutely nothing to” the [...]