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Logitech launches Type+ & Ultrathin keyboards for iPad Air 2, ultraportable Keys-To-Go for all models Posted: 29 Oct 2014 09:51 AM PDT Logitech this week updated its Type+ and Ultrathin keyboard cases to be compatible with Apple's new iPad Air 2, and also introduced a new standalone ultraportable wireless iPad keyboard dubbed Keys-To-Go.

Apple Pay competitor CurrentC hacked, alerts pilot program participants of security breach Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:53 AM PDT CurrentC, a mobile payment system that has found itself at odds with both Apple Pay and Google Wallet, announced on Wednesday that it has been hacked and that some users' email addresses may have been obtained.

MCX defends CurrentC against Apple Pay controversy, says sensitive customer data is saved in the cloud Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:52 AM PDT As Apple Pay and Google Wallet users have joined together in an attempt to fight a consortium of retailers that have blocked NFC-based payments, the company behind the CurrentC mobile payment program has come out in defense of itself, saying that members of the public are "misinformed."

FCC proposes rule change to open a la carte internet television streaming Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:42 AM PDT Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler floated a proposal Wednesday that would give Internet-based video services the same access to live content from cable and local stations as traditional television broadcasters.

Constrained supply keeps iPhone 6 Plus resale prices at 124% of retail price Posted: 29 Oct 2014 06:19 AM PDT Used and resold iPhone 6 Plus units are still selling at above-cost on sites like eBay, as Apple continues to struggle to keep up with overwhelming demand for its new jumbo-sized 5.5-inch iPhone.

Apple stock closes at all time high as company aims for future growth Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:15 PM PDT Apple shares closed Tuesday at an all time high of $106.74, following the market's digesting of recent earnings reports, the well received launches of a series of new products and new details outlined in the company's 10-K report yesterday.

MCX merchants restricted to CurrentC payment system, using Apple Pay incurs fines Posted: 28 Oct 2014 07:46 PM PDT Partners of the Merchant Customer Exchange consortium, which include retail giants Walmart, CVS, The Gap and more, are contractually obliged to use the upcoming CurrentC mobile payments solution, a forthcoming competitor to Apple Pay, one report says.

Apple makes iAd available in 70 more countries, now active in 95 regions Posted: 28 Oct 2014 04:59 PM PDT Apple on Tuesday announced to developers that it has extended iAd support to an additional 70 countries, with the advertising network now in 95 countries around the world.

Nike+ Running app updated with Apple HealthKit integration, elevation tracking, more Posted: 28 Oct 2014 04:25 PM PDT Nike on Tuesday released a new version of its popular Nike+ fitness app for iOS, bringing integration with Apple's Health app, elevation tracking , enhanced heart rate monitor support and user interface tweaks.

Apple's iOS 8 adoption finally breaks 50% nearly 6 weeks after launch Posted: 28 Oct 2014 04:08 PM PDT After stagnating earlier in October, adoption of Apple's latest iOS 8 mobile operating system has finally cracked the 50 percent barrier and now stands at 52 percent of devices tracked by the iOS App Store.

Apple's Greg Joswiak blames iOS 8.0.1 issues on software distribution Posted: 28 Oct 2014 02:33 PM PDT In a rare interview on Tuesday, Apple VP of iPhone, iPod, and iOS Product marketing Greg "Joz" Joswiak mostly toed the company line, but did reveal that issues with last month's iOS 8.0.1 rollout were caused by software distribution issues.

GT Advanced says it's only settling with Apple because it can't afford to sue Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:59 AM PDT Beleaguered Apple supplier GT Advanced Technologies has suggested it would prefer to sue the iPhone maker rather than reach a settlement, but going to court would be too "challenging and expensive" for the company to pursue.

FTC files suit against AT&T for 'deceptive & unfair data throttling' Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:20 AM PDT The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced that it has filed suit against AT&T, alleging that the wireless carrier's practice of promising unlimited mobile data and then throttling download speeds amounted to unfair and deceptive practices.