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Google looks to squeeze Apple in emerging markets with new Android One program Posted: 25 Jun 2014 10:27 AM PDT Apple's aging iPhone 4s remains popular among consumers in emerging markets looking to move up from entry-level devices, a positioning that Google is preparing to challenge with a new series of Android handsets that combine stock Android software with low-cost hardware.

Google unveils Android L with colorful new 'Material Design' UI, creating 'depth' within pixels Posted: 25 Jun 2014 10:19 AM PDT At its I/O conference on Wednesday, Google took the wraps off Android L, its latest-generation mobile operating system, which has once again been redesigned with a new, colorful look dubbed "Material Design."

Supreme Court side with networks, rules that Aereo flouts copyright Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:01 AM PDT Streaming video startup Aereo -- which sells "antenna subscriptions" that allow consumers to stream over-the-air television content to any Mac, iOS device or PC via their Internet connection -- is likely to shut down following a Supreme Court ruling that the company's business model violated federal copyright laws.

European Commission to rule on Apple's Beats acquisition by Monday Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:09 AM PDT Apple will know whether European antitrust authorities will clear its $3 billion deal for headphone maker Beats by the end of this month, paving the way for the acquisition to close before the end of Apple's 2014 fiscal year.

Another report predicts Apple's 'iPhone 6' will see Sept. 19 launch Posted: 25 Jun 2014 05:23 AM PDT In what is likely just an educated guess, yet another rumor claims that Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone on Friday, Sept. 19, which would be about one year after the debut of the iPhone 5s.

Review: Henge Docks' Vertical Docking Station for Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display Posted: 25 Jun 2014 12:08 AM PDT Henge Docks on Tuesday finally announced availability of its Vertical Docking Station for Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, introducing a new metal alloy chassis, tweaked cable installation and more.

Google to once again challenge Apple TV with Android-based set-top streamer, report says Posted: 24 Jun 2014 09:21 PM PDT Ahead of Google's I/O developer conference on Wednesday, a report claims the Internet search giant is cooking up a new batch of Android-based set-top streaming devices with support for video, music and video games.

Apple's 5.5-inch 'iPhone 6' to sport optical image stabilization, 4.7-inch version will not Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:51 PM PDT Due to supply constraints, Apple's rumored 4.7-inch "iPhone 6" handset is not expected to come with optical image stabilization (OIS) components, one analyst says, though yields may be high enough to include the part in a larger 5.5-inch variant.

Apple updates iWork for iCloud with persistent document settings, keyboard shortcut tips, more Posted: 24 Jun 2014 02:34 PM PDT Apple on Tuesday updated its iWork for iCloud productivity suite with new functions that make switching between OS X, iOS and the cloud a less jarring experience.

Apple relaxes, clarifies new incentivized sharing rules for the App Store Posted: 24 Jun 2014 01:36 PM PDT Two weeks after altering the App Store's rules and issuing rejections to apps that reward users for watching videos or sharing app updates on social media, Apple has reportedly relaxed the new restrictions and begun to give app developers more clear guidelines.

Apple's CarPlay adds MLB.com At Bat streaming app as supporting launch partner Posted: 24 Jun 2014 01:14 PM PDT CarPlay, Apple's forthcoming vehicle infotainment center standard, will feature support for Major League Baseball's At Bat application for iPhone at launch, along with other radio services like iHeart Radio, Beats, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Mailbox for iOS adds new gestures, Philips updates the Hue UI, Nest adds Google integration Posted: 24 Jun 2014 12:24 PM PDT A trio of popular apps received mid-cycle updates Tuesday, with popular email client Mailbox adding a number of new swipe gestures, Philips's Hue smart light bulb controller was given a streamlined UI, and connected thermostat maker Nest gaining support for the new "Works with Nest" program.

JP Morgan sees shares of Apple reaching $108, believes redesigned iPhone will exceed expectations Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:48 AM PDT Investment firm J.P. Morgan became the latest to increase its price target for Apple stock on Tuesday, projecting that the company will be propelled to $108 per share thanks in part to this year's anticipated "iPhone 6" launch.