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T-Mobile slashes $130 off new LTE-enabled iPads, matching Apple's Wi-Fi-only prices Posted: 10 Apr 2014 11:29 AM PDT T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it is offering a limited-time $130 discount on the price of new 4G LTE iPad Air and iPad with Retina display models, matching the cost of comparable Wi-Fi-only models, while also still including 200 megabytes of free data every month for life.

Nike opens NikeFuel activity platform to third parties, adds San Francisco dev lab Posted: 10 Apr 2014 10:27 AM PDT Nike on Thursday announced plans to allow fitness app developers to funnel users' activity into its NikeFuel measurement system -- in hopes of creating a universal standard for activity tracking across platforms - and backed the initiative with a new San Francisco-based development laboratory.

Beleaguered BlackBerry forced to dispel rumors about potential exit from handset business Posted: 10 Apr 2014 09:33 AM PDT Though BlackBerry was once a market leader, times have become so tough for the Canadian smartphone maker that the company's CEO was prompted on Thursday to publicly refute rumors that his company might exit the handset business entirely.

Apple unlikely to utilize custom iPhone baseband chip until 2015 at earliest, JP Morgan says Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:40 AM PDT If Apple does bring baseband processor design and production in-house as recent moves have indicated, one analyst believes that the chips are unlikely to debut in new iPhone models before 2015, thanks to the "notoriously difficult" nature of their development.

Consumer interest in Apple's 'iPhone 6' at record levels, as new sketches show rumored big-screen design Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:31 AM PDT With leaks and alleged information about Apple's next-generation iPhone picking up steam, a new report shows that consumer interest for the so-called "iPhone 6" expected to debut later this year is already at record levels.

How Samsung & Google teamed up to steal Apple Data Detectors for Android Posted: 10 Apr 2014 03:45 AM PDT Apple's critics contend that it either doesn't have innovative inventions worthy of patents, or has grossly overestimated the commercial value of its patents. Apple Data Detectors is one example that proves both ideas are wrong.

Apple confirms retirement of Greg Christie as sources rebut claims of internal struggle Posted: 09 Apr 2014 09:08 PM PDT In a statements furnished to multiple news outlets on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that Human Interface director Greg Christie will be leaving the company in a planned exit later this year, while additional reporting has disputed claims that his departure was a result of a spat with design chief Jony Ive.

Facebook to remove Messenger from main app to reduce 'friction' Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:10 PM PDT Facebook on Wednesday started sending out notifications to users in Europe regarding the imminent removal of Messenger from the service's flagship iOS and Android apps, a move that will ultimately force users who chat to download the standalone version.

New Apple TV box with motion controls to play 'key role' for Apple this year, but 'iTV' still a pipe dream Posted: 09 Apr 2014 05:28 PM PDT Apple apparently has big plans for the Apple TV set-top box in 2014, with an entirely new model that will reportedly feature motion controls for easier user input. But customers holding out hope for a full-fledged television set from Apple are likely to be disappointed.

Apple's 2014 iPads to sport Touch ID & TSMC-built A8 CPU, 12.9" iPad unlikely till 2015 Posted: 09 Apr 2014 05:09 PM PDT Apple will reportedly introduce new iPad Airs and Retina iPad minis later this year that will feature the company's latest A8 mobile processor and new Touch ID sensor. Meanwhile, prices of older iPads are expected to inch downward while an effort to deliver a larger 12.9-inch entertainment tablet shapes up to drive growth next year.

Apple reportedly plans high-res 5.5" iPhone 6, all new 4.7" model for later this year Posted: 09 Apr 2014 04:53 PM PDT Apple will release two new iPhones this year, with an all-new redesigned 4.7-inch model and high-resolution "phablet" type 5.5-inch version poised to take the high-end smartphone world by storm this fall.

Apple 'likely' to launch low-cost iMac soon, Retina MacBook Air still on track for 2014 debut Posted: 09 Apr 2014 04:46 PM PDT Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a new low-cost iMac as soon as this quarter, while a completely redesigned thinner and lighter 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina display is expected to launch before the end of the year.

Apple to sell two sizes of iWatch with flexible AMOLED displays this fall, prices to reach 'thousands of dollars' Posted: 09 Apr 2014 04:09 PM PDT With Apple expected to be fielding a smartwatch later this year, one analyst reveals new details about the long-awaited device, including biometrics, flexible AMOLED display with sapphire cover lens and NFC, among other features.

Apple to roll out glut of new products in Q3 including iWatch in two sizes, 'iPhone 6,' 12" MacBook and low-cost iMac Posted: 09 Apr 2014 03:36 PM PDT Apple is expected to start rolling out new products starting in the second quarter, says one informed analyst, including the much rumored iWatch, redesigned "iPhone 6," a 12-inch MacBook Air and a low-cost iMac.

Apple issues sixth OS X 10.9.3 Mavericks seed to developers with minor tweaks Posted: 09 Apr 2014 03:15 PM PDT Apple on Wednesday released to developers the latest version of its upcoming OS X maintenance update, asking beta testers to concentrate on graphics drivers, audio, Safari and iTunes contacts and calendar syncing over USB.

Mac sales slump in Q1 as PC market faces 8th straight quarterly decline Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:43 PM PDT Apple's share of the U.S. computer hardware market slipped during the first quarter of 2014, with both IDC and Gartner seeing a year-over-year decline in worldwide PC shipments as consumers trend toward mobile.

MLB brings RBI Baseball back with iOS app, Cyber Dust aims to be Snapchat for texts Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:09 PM PDT iPhone and iPad owners have new options for fun and communication after Major League Baseball released R.B.I. Baseball for Apple's mobile devices and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban brought his Snapchat-like test messaging service out of beta.

Rumor: Apple UI chief Greg Christie set to leave after clashes with Jony Ive [update: confirmed] Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:43 PM PDT Longtime Apple human interface director Greg Christie, who has been with the iPhone maker since 1996, is said to be planning an exit after his relationship with recently-elevated senior vice president of design Jony Ive allegedly turned sour.

Apple considering 'dramatic' overhaul of iTunes Music Store to boost sales - report Posted: 09 Apr 2014 12:06 PM PDT Facing significant declines in digital music sales, Apple is reportedly plotting a potential overhaul of its iTunes Music Store, in addition to considering new revenue opportunities through on-demand streaming and even allegedly an iTunes for Android.

Dropbox bringing Mailbox to the Mac, launches new Carousel photo app Posted: 09 Apr 2014 11:38 AM PDT Popular file synchronization service Dropbox unveiled two new updates for the Apple ecosystem Wednesday, announcing that it would bring its Mailbox e-mail app from iOS to the Mac and showing off a new multimedia gallery app dubbed Carousel.