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Retired GM chief Dan Akerson likens rumored Apple car program to 'trying to cough up a hairball' Posted: 18 Feb 2015 10:28 AM PST Following a five-year run in Detroit that saw him inexplicably chosen to oversee General Motors, longtime telecom executive Dan Akerson has elected to weigh on in Apple's possible entry into the carmaking arena, saying that Cupertino has "no idea what they're getting into."

Tim Cook rumored to travel to Israel for opening of new Apple R&D office Posted: 18 Feb 2015 10:01 AM PST Rumors continue to circulate that Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook may be planning a trip to Israel, to commemorate the opening of a new research and development office in the city of Herzliya Pituach.

Apple removes Cuba from restricted country trade list following changes by US government Posted: 18 Feb 2015 09:34 AM PST Apple has removed Cuba from its restricted country list for foreign trade, reflecting the fact that some of its hardware and software are now legally eligible to be exported to the Caribbean country.

Morgan Stanley leads 20 new bank and credit union additions for Apple Pay Posted: 18 Feb 2015 08:06 AM PST Apple continues to expand the reach of its popular mobile payment system, with the Cupertino company rolling out support for cards from nearly two dozen additional financial institutions -- including major investment bank Morgan Stanley -- on Wednesday.

How to protect your Apple ID, iCloud, iMessage and more by enabling two-step verification Posted: 18 Feb 2015 07:12 AM PST Two-step verification adds an additional layer of protection to your Apple ID login by requiring users to enter their password plus a second, temporary number sent to a trusted device.

Sony to begin shipping developer-focused SmartEyeglass wearable in March Posted: 18 Feb 2015 06:23 AM PST The unspoken failure of Google's Glass has not deterred Sony from forging ahead with its own face-attached augmented reality device, and interested early adopters can now place a pre-order for their own set of "SmartEyeglass Developer Edition" eyewear for delivery in March.

UK banks RBS & NatWest become first in country to allow Touch ID logins Posted: 18 Feb 2015 05:53 AM PST In an industry first, RBS and NatWest will be the inaugural apps in the U.K. to add Touch ID support to their iPhone apps, allowing users to securely log into their accounts with the use of their fingertip.

Apple Pay drives in-app purchases for Staples, fails to catch on in stores Posted: 17 Feb 2015 06:53 PM PST Apple Pay's in-app purchasing capability is often overshadowed by its physical iPhone-powered NFC counterpart, but for big-box office supply chain Staples, the feature has quickly become the most popular method of payment processed by the company's iOS app.

Civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis visits Apple HQ, meets with CEO Tim Cook Posted: 17 Feb 2015 05:51 PM PST Georgia congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis was a guest speaker at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on Tuesday, where he touted his new graphic novel and talked one-on-one with CEO Tim Cook in a closed door meeting.

Apple's iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Beats headphones take top honors in consumer survey Posted: 17 Feb 2015 04:10 PM PST Apple's flagship products led the pack in the 2015 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index from brand research consultancy Brand Keys, with the iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Beats headphones all considered leaders in their respective categories.

Tech journalist Chris Breen leaves Macworld for job at Apple Posted: 17 Feb 2015 03:08 PM PST Five months after Macworld shipped its last print magazine in September, senior editor and Mac guru Chris Breen on Tuesday announced he will soon leave the publication to take on an unannounced role at Apple.

Apple's big-screen iPhone 6 and 6 Plus lead to massive gains in China as Samsung flounders Posted: 17 Feb 2015 01:58 PM PST A fresh report from research firm IDC published on Tuesday found Apple's share of the Chinese smartphone market nearly doubled over the fourth quarter of 2014, while rival Samsung saw its share further deteriorate as competing Android makers gained ground with low-cost device alternatives.

Dropbox adds iOS 8 sharing extension, Google Play Music comes to iPad Posted: 17 Feb 2015 12:22 PM PST A pair of Silicon Valley heavyweights updated their popular iOS apps on Tuesday, with Dropbox allowing users to upload files via iOS 8's sharing menu and Google unveiling a redesigned, universal version of its Play Music app.

Report alleges iBooks antitrust monitor has committed 'major abuse' against Apple Posted: 17 Feb 2015 11:46 AM PST A scathing critique of Michael Bromwich, the lawyer overseeing Apple after it lost an iBooks antitrust lawsuit, alleges that he has unfairly billed the company some $2.65 million for investigative practices that have gone well beyond the initial intent of his role.