Foxconn will reportedly help Apple sell products in China and ship its products directly to the domestic market from plants in Zhengzhou. Since China has already become a major market for the IT industry, Apple has been aggressively trying to expand its presence in the country. But Apple needs support, and it is expected to rely on Foxconn to help it provide logistic and … [Read more...] about Foxconn to Help Apple Ship Products in China
Carl Icahn Pushed Tim Cook for $150 Billion AAPL Buyback Over Dinner
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he pushed Apple CEO Tim Cook for a $150 billion buyback at a dinner last night, via his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/Carl_C_Icahn/status/385047418284158976 … [Read more...] about Carl Icahn Pushed Tim Cook for $150 Billion AAPL Buyback Over Dinner
Complimentary iCloud Storage for MobileMe Members Expires
Apple has sent an email to former MobileMe members telling them that their complimentary iCloud Storage has expired. Dear [User], The 20 GB complimentary storage upgrade you received when you moved from MobileMe to iCloud has expired. … [Read more...] about Complimentary iCloud Storage for MobileMe Members Expires
Anonymous Claims NSA is Using Touch ID to Collect Fingerprints
Anonymous has posted a video that claims the NSA is using Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor to collect fingerprints. Apple has stated numerous times that this isn't case. … [Read more...] about Anonymous Claims NSA is Using Touch ID to Collect Fingerprints
Apple to Release iOS 7.0.3 Sometime Next Week
Apple has reportedly seeded a build of iOS 7.0.3 to employees and partners for testing and could release the public version sometime next week. According to our sources, Apple has seeded iOS 7.0.3 to employees and partners for final testing. We’re not sure exactly when the new software will be released to the public, but we believe it will be sometime next week. The build … [Read more...] about Apple to Release iOS 7.0.3 Sometime Next Week
Belkin's Express Dock for iPad Features an Adjustable Dial to Fit Most Cases
Belkin today announced the Express Dock for iPad, the first dock with an adjustable dial to make it easier to dock your iPad without having to remove its case. "When it comes to docks, we found that people's most common complaint when docking their tablet or phone is that they have to take off the case," said Marco Peters, sr. director of product management at Belkin. "Our … [Read more...] about Belkin's Express Dock for iPad Features an Adjustable Dial to Fit Most Cases
Logitech's Gamepad for iPhone Leaked
A photo of Logitech's upcoming gamepad for iPhone has been leaked online by @evleaks. Apple introduced support for Game Controllers in iOS 7 and several manufacturers are preparing devices that make use of the new APIs. ClamCase unveiled the 'GameCase' controller for iPad and iPhone in mid-September. Notably, some of the Apple Game Controller Programming Guide diagrams look … [Read more...] about Logitech's Gamepad for iPhone Leaked
Apple Releases SMC Firmware Update for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
Apple has released a SMC Firmware Update for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update v1.1 This update resolves a rare issue where users may experience slow frame rates when playing graphics-intensive games on the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It also includes bug fixes for Power Nap, wake from sleep and fan control. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases SMC Firmware Update for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
Apple Hires Toronto Blue Jays Assistant GM
Apple has hired Toronto Blue Jays Assistant GM Jay Sartori as the manager of its App Store Sports and Entertainment Category, reports Sportsnet. Sartori is taking over as the tech titan’s manager of the App Store’s sports and entertainment category, a departure from the arbitration, contract and collective bargaining agreement interpretation work he handled for the Blue Jays. … [Read more...] about Apple Hires Toronto Blue Jays Assistant GM
Volkswagen Unveils MARTA Augmented Reality Service Support App
Volkswagon has announced MARTA, an augmented reality service support system that uses the iPad to help technicians service their new X1 concept car. Using the previous approach, the service technician could only call up digital repair guidelines. For the XL1, these guidelines were supplemented by the MARTA augmented reality function which "labels" the individual parts and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Unveils MARTA Augmented Reality Service Support App