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How Wikipedia's sloppy facts obscured reality in Apple vs. Samsung trial Posted: 28 Mar 2014 10:30 AM PDT In 2011, the world's two most profitable mobile phone makers engaged in a global IP war that continues to this day. As Apple and Samsung prepare for their second trial, it's useful to review why many onlookers were so ill informed about the first one: Wikipedia.

Apple issues fourth OS X 10.9.3 beta to developers, continues focus on multimedia Posted: 28 Mar 2014 10:28 AM PDT One week after the last beta, Apple has returned with another pre-release version of OS X 10.9.3 for testing by employees and registered Mac developers with a focus on graphics drivers, audio, Safari, USB data synchronization, and Mail.

Apple reaching out to Swiss watchmakers for partnerships, tries to poach horology experts Posted: 28 Mar 2014 09:47 AM PDT Apple has reportedly been in contact with executives and craftsmen at Swiss watch brands as the company attempts to strike new partnerships and bring high-end watchmaking expertise in house for development of a so-called "iWatch."

Apple retail: Istanbul store to open April 5, Vancouver store to expand in 2015 Posted: 28 Mar 2014 08:05 AM PDT The first official Apple retail store in Turkey is set to open its doors next Saturday in Istanbul, while one of Apple's outlets in Vancouver, British Columbia will reportedly be moving to a 'substantially' larger space in the fall of 2015.

Apple planning expansion at Arizona sapphire plant to boost output Posted: 28 Mar 2014 05:50 AM PDT Apple and sapphire manufacturing partner GT Advanced Technologies are looking to expand operations at the companies' Mesa, Ariz., facility, possibly to accommodate higher yields for an as-yet-unknown component, AppleInsider has learned.

Roku CEO speculates Apple loses money on $99 Apple TV, analyst says it's break-even Posted: 28 Mar 2014 05:20 AM PDT Though he offered no evidence to prove it, the CEO of Roku said this week that he believes rival set-top streamer Apple TV is a money losing product, though one analyst believes the device is more likely a break-even business for APple.

Philips adds 3D-printed luminaires, all-white bulbs and wireless switch to 'hue' lineup Posted: 27 Mar 2014 09:01 PM PDT Philips on Friday announced three new products hue wireless lighting ecosystem, including 3D-printed art-like luminaires, dimmable white-only hue lux bulbs and a unique battery-free wireless light switch called the hue tap.

Microsoft takes Office Mobile for iPhone free on launch of Office for iPad Posted: 27 Mar 2014 04:02 PM PDT On the heels of Office for iPad's introduction, Microsoft on Thursday dropped subscription requirements for the iPhone version of its productivity suite.

Apple confirmed to take 30% cut of Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions purchased in Office for iPad apps Posted: 27 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PDT It was confirmed on Thursday that Apple will garner its stipulated 30 percent share of Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions purchased from the new Office for iPad app, which launched at a special event earlier today.

Amazon to reportedly launch free streaming video service [u] Posted: 27 Mar 2014 01:42 PM PDT A report on Thursday claims Amazon is planning an entry into the free streaming video sector with a new service that would go along with a rumored set-top streaming device

First look: Hands on with Office for iPad from Microsoft's event in San Francisco Posted: 27 Mar 2014 12:19 PM PDT The long-awaited debut of Microsoft Office for iPad finally took place on Thursday with an event in San Francisco featuring the company's new chief executive Satya Nadella. AppleInsider was there live to test out Office on the iPad, and also see Microsoft's new leader in action.

Japanese newspaper repeats persistent 'iPhone 6' rumors: 2 screen sizes, Sept. launch Posted: 27 Mar 2014 11:39 AM PDT Apple is readying two variants of the so-called iPhone 6 with significantly larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays for a September launch, according to a Thursday report from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Microsoft Office for iPad arrives: Word, Excel & PowerPoint now available to download Posted: 27 Mar 2014 11:11 AM PDT Just moments after Microsoft Office for iPad was announced, the trio of applications that make up the industry leading productivity suite hit the App Store and can now be downloaded.