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Apple releases iTunes 11.1.5 with fix for device connection issues Posted: 26 Feb 2014 10:56 AM PST Apple on Wednesday released a minor update for iTunes, its media and syncing suite, addressing a problem that could occur when a device was plugged into a Mac for syncing.

Director David Fincher may reteam with writer Aaron Sorkin for 'Steve Jobs' film Posted: 26 Feb 2014 09:38 AM PST David Fincher, the acclaimed director who was behind the camera for Aaron Sorkin's Academy Award winning "The Social Network," is said to be in talks to reteam for the film adaptation of Walter Isaacson's "Steve Jobs" biography.

Institutional ownership of Apple stock reaches new 5-year low Posted: 26 Feb 2014 07:12 AM PST Institutional ownership of large-cap stocks is currently at high levels, but there is one glaring exception to that trend: Apple, which is currently at a five-year low among hedge funds, banks, mutual funds, and other powerful types of financial institutions.

Apple officially appeals e-books antitrust ruling, asks for dismissal or retrial Posted: 25 Feb 2014 11:47 PM PST Apple on Tuesday filed an appeal over a U.S. district court ruling that found the company responsible for e-book price-fixing, requesting a reversal of the decision or, barring that, a new trial in front of a new judge.

FCC's debuts iOS speed test app to map performance of U.S. broadband services Posted: 25 Feb 2014 05:18 PM PST The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday released a broadband speed test tool for iOS that not only provides instant feedback on current network health, but also aggregates anonymized speed and location data to maintain a nationwide performance map.

GSMA names Apple's iPad Air 'Best Mobile Tablet' of 2014 Posted: 25 Feb 2014 03:50 PM PST After being snubbed in 2013, Apple won the 19th annual Global Mobile Awards' "Best Mobile Tablet" for 2014 with the iPad Air, unseating last year's winners Google and Asus for their joint effort in the Nexus 7.

Apple starts iBeacon product certification under 'Made for iPhone' program Posted: 25 Feb 2014 03:18 PM PST In a push for wider iBeacon adoption, Apple on Tuesday released specification requirements under the "Made for iPhone" program for third-party manufacturers looking to build products incorporating the Bluetooth LE-based technology.

Candy Crush developer withdraws US trademark application for word 'candy' Posted: 25 Feb 2014 01:23 PM PST King, the company behind popular iOS game Candy Crush, has abandoned its controversial pursuit of ownership of the term "candy" in the U.S., and has officially withdrawn its trademark application.