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Apple TV sales topped $1B in 2013, becoming Apple's fastest growing hardware Posted: 28 Feb 2014 10:51 AM PST Sales of the Apple TV are estimated to have grown by 80 percent in 2013, reaching around 10 million units for the calendar year, or some $1 billion worth of set-top boxes sold to end users.

US Apple TV promotion includes $25 iTunes card as rumors of new model swirl Posted: 28 Feb 2014 09:50 AM PST Apple on Friday kicked off a temporary promotion that will give customers a free $25 iTunes gift card with the purchase of an Apple TV from the company's online or retail stores in the U.S.

Moga teases new Bluetooth game controller for Apple's iOS ahead of possible March unveiling Posted: 28 Feb 2014 08:45 AM PST Mobile gaming accessory company Moga is set to add a wireless Bluetooth option to its iOS game controller lineup at next month's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco after offering a glimpse of the new device in a teaser image.

Apple preparing software update to enhance functionality of iPhone 5s Touch ID Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:36 AM PST Apple is preparing to release a free software update designed to improve the fingerprint recognition experience of Touch ID, potentially fixing a "fade" issue that has been experienced by some iPhone 5s users, AppleInsider has learned.

German court tosses patent troll's $2.2B patent suit against Apple Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:32 AM PST A German court on Friday threw out two patent lawsuits leveled against Apple by non-practicing IP licensing firm IPCom, one of which sought $2.2 billion in damages over alleged infringement of a wireless patent.

California court ruling frees drivers to use map apps on cellphones Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:25 AM PST A California state appellate court on Thursday reversed a ruling of a man who was ticketed for using a mapping app on his iPhone 4 while driving, opening the door to reform of the state's laws regarding cellphone use while driving.

Briefly: Apple adds 'Shop Accessories' section to Online Apple Store Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:19 AM PST In an update to the Online Apple Store early Friday morning Apple added a new section dedicated to accessories, which collects all first- and third-party products .

Mac owners report OS X 10.9.2 update breaks AirPlay functionality Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:01 PM PST Following the release of Apple's OS X 10.9.2 update, a number of users have taken to Apple's Support Communities forum, saying the latest OS version has "broken" AirPlay Mirroring and extending of desktops to external displays.

Google Hangouts updated with iPad and iOS 7 optimization, new video options Posted: 27 Feb 2014 06:05 PM PST Google on Thursday updated its all-in-one Hangouts messaging app, bringing optimizations for Apple's latest iOS 7, new features for iPad and overall usability enhancements.

Amazon reportedly looking into music streaming service for Prime members Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:16 PM PST Amazon recently initiated discussions with major music labels in an effort to kickstart a streaming service for its paying Prime members, one report says, possibly signaling the entry of yet another service into the crowded Internet radio space.

Apple touts secure design of iOS as Google chief admits Android is best target for malicious hackers Posted: 27 Feb 2014 03:29 PM PST Speaking at Mobile World Conference, Google's new Android chief Sundar Pichai admitted that security plays second fiddle to "freedom" in the design and implementation of Google's mobile operation system, exposing Android users to an overwhelming, disproportionate share of malware vulnerabilities.

ABC will live stream Oscars to iOS devices for first time, but with restrictions Posted: 27 Feb 2014 02:35 PM PST ABC on Thursday announced that it will be live streaming the 86th Academy Awards to the Web and mobile devices, including Apple's iOS lineup, but plans to limit access to subscribers of certain pay-TV providers in specific areas of the country.

Apple adds hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar to iTunes festival lineup Posted: 27 Feb 2014 11:31 AM PST Grammy-nominated West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the second day of next month's iTunes Festival in Austin, Texas, the latest lyrical luminary to appear at the event's U.S. debut.