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Skype for Mac 7.0 launches with new mobile-inspired look, 64-bit support, improved chat & file sharing Posted: 09 Oct 2014 09:24 AM PDT Microsoft on Thursday launched a redesigned version 7.0 of its popular Skype chat application for Mac OS X, making it a 64-bit application, introducing a new file transfer presentation with inline images, and much more.

'Final' will allow iPhone users to easily create a new credit card number for each retailer Posted: 09 Oct 2014 07:57 AM PDT Focused on security and convenience, the newly announced "Final" creates a unique credit card number for each retailer a customer does business with, and allows users to easily generate a new number using either their iPhone or a traditional, physical card.

Apple sapphire partner GT Advanced asks bankruptcy court to keep confidential documents secret Posted: 09 Oct 2014 07:39 AM PDT As it makes its way through the bankruptcy process, GT Advanced Technologies is hoping to keep as much of the proceedings out of the public eye as it can, asking the court for a private hearing, and also to keep confidential documents sealed.

Philips TVs bundled with Apple TV launch in India as part of alleged partnership [u] Posted: 09 Oct 2014 06:37 AM PDT Philips on Thursday announced a new lineup of television sets for India that are reportedly bundled with Apple TV set-top boxes in an apparent "partnership" that, if in fact authorized by Apple, would be the first time ever for such a promotion [updated].

Carl Icahn says Apple should buy more of its 'dramatically undervalued' stock, reveals valuation of $203 Posted: 09 Oct 2014 05:59 AM PDT Activist investor Carl Icahn published an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday, revealing that he thinks shares of the company are "dramatically undervalued," presenting it with an opportunity to buy back even more of its own shares at a tremendous discount via a tender offer.

IDC miscounts Macs again, awards Apple fifth place in global PC sales one year too late Posted: 09 Oct 2014 05:30 AM PDT IDC doesn't like counting iPads among its global PC figures, but it doesn't seem to like counting Macs either, given its back-to-back quarterly undercounting of Apple's computer sales.

Production of Apple's larger iPad reportedly delayed as suppliers focus on iPhone 6 Posted: 09 Oct 2014 02:54 AM PDT According to a report on Thursday, Apple's much-rumored 12.9-inch iPad has been delayed due to overwhelming demand for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, meaning the large tablet may not see launch until mid-2015.

Apple outlines Apple Pay, NFC operation in comprehensive patent filing Posted: 09 Oct 2014 02:24 AM PDT For a major mobile payment platform on the verge of launch, not much is known about the nuts and bolts behind Apple Pay. A new patent application discovered on Thursday, however, offers a detailed look at how NFC, secure enclaves and software come together to make safe transactions a reality.

Apple named world's most valuable brand for second straight year Posted: 09 Oct 2014 02:15 AM PDT One year after taking the top spot away from Coca-Cola, Apple on Thursday was once again ranked as the world's best brand according to Interbrand's "Best Global Brands" report for 2014.

Apple reminds iCloud users of new app-specific password requirements Posted: 08 Oct 2014 09:06 PM PDT Apple on Wednesday sent out emails reminding iCloud users that a new security protocol requiring app-specific passwords for third-party software is scheduled to go live tomorrow.

Hidden graphical assets in iOS 8.1 beta 2 hint at 'Retina HD' iPads Posted: 08 Oct 2014 05:57 PM PDT Continuing his analysis of Apple's most recent iOS 8.1 beta 2, developer Hamza Sood on Wednesday discovered frameworks containing graphical assets labeled "3x~ipad," suggesting the company is preparing to update its tablet lineup with high-resolution "Retina HD" displays.

Apple seeds new OS X Server 4.0 preview for testing ahead of OS X Yosemite launch Posted: 08 Oct 2014 04:59 PM PDT Apple on Wednesday released to developers a new version of OS X Server 4.0 carrying improvements to previously announced features, including SMB3 file sharing and new management options for devices running iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.

Apple responds to Silicon Valley gender gap, sends recruiters to 'Women in Computing' conference Posted: 08 Oct 2014 04:24 PM PDT In a bid to even the Silicon Valley gender gap, Apple, along with other big-name tech companies, sent "hundreds" of employees to recruit students attending this year's Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference.

Apple tried to help GT Advanced qualify for final $139M payment, report says Posted: 08 Oct 2014 02:39 PM PDT Prior to GT Advanced Technologies' bankruptcy filing earlier this week, Apple reportedly attempted to assist the firm in meeting certain technical milestones that would allow continued payment as part of a conditional $578 million deal.

Surging Mac sales put Apple among top five global PC vendors for first time, IDC says Posted: 08 Oct 2014 01:19 PM PDT The Macintosh may have posted its strongest worldwide market share yet last quarter, according to the latest estimates from IDC, which place Apple among the top five global PC vendors for the first time.

Carl Icahn teases 'interesting' open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook Posted: 08 Oct 2014 12:50 PM PDT Investor and activist Carl Icahn, who previously had a public battle with Apple over its cash hoard, has revealed he will be sending another open letter to Chief Executive Tim Cook on Thursday, and indicated he believes the note "will be interesting."