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Android trumps Apple as Windows edges up

2013-05-16 19:32

Google's Android mobile system has boosted its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple in early 2013, while Microsoft's Windows edged into third place, a survey has showed.

R5.6m for coffee with Apple CEO

2013-05-16 10:00

An anonymous bidder paid $610 000 (approximately R5.6m) in a charity auction for coffee date with Apple chief Tim Cook, the organisers say.

Nokia's market share slumps

2013-05-14 13:58

Nokia has lost almost 5 percentage points of market share in the first quarter, research company Gartner says.

Google Now takes on Apple's Siri

2013-04-29 18:54

Google will offer its personal assistant app Google Now to users of Apple devices, stepping up its challenge to its rival's Siri programme.

Apple's first profit drop in a decade

2013-04-24 07:55

Apple's quarterly profit dipped for the first time in nearly a decade as it squeezed less money from its champions in the competitive smartphone and tablet markets.

Apple stock falls to one-year low

2013-04-17 18:27

Shares of Apple are setting a one-year low after news from a supplier hinted at a slowdown in iPhone and iPad production.

App finds yoga classes wherever you are

2013-04-15 22:13

From hatha to vinyasa and everything in between, a new app helps yoga lovers find upcoming classes nearby.

iPad rules tablets, despite Android growth

2013-04-11 10:48

Apple is set to continue leading the tablet market, despite the exponential growth of devices running Google's Android operating system, research has shown.

Apple loses 'unlocking' patent

2013-04-05 19:34

Apple has lost its patent protection in Germany for "slide to unlock," one of the most familiar features of its iPhones and iPads.

Apple iTV to be controlled by iRing

2013-04-03 21:59

Apple is to launch a 1.5m 'iTV' late this year to be controlled by a finger ring.

Apple to release new iPhone

2013-04-03 08:01

The Wall Street Journal says Apple is set for an earlier launch of the next iPhone, breaking with tradition as the company strives to win over new users.

Apple issues China apology

2013-04-02 09:29

Apple apologised to Chinese consumers after government media attacked its repair policies for two weeks.

Tech firms bumping up perks

2013-04-01 12:45

As the tech industry is soaring out of the Great Recession, plans are in the works for a flurry of massive, perk-laden headquarters.

Ka-ching! Cash register on final sale

2013-03-22 22:11

Stores across the US are ditching cash registers and having salespeople - and even shoppers themselves - ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers.

Exposé shames Apple, Volkswagen

2013-03-15 18:33

Technology giant Apple and car maker Volkswagen have been singled out by a Chinese television show in its annual corporate malpractice exposé.

Google cutting 1 200 more Motorola jobs

2013-03-08 15:49

Google says it's cutting an additional 1 200 jobs in its Motorola division as the unprofitable cellphone maker struggles to compete for market share.

Apple in talks with Dr Dre's Beats firm

2013-03-06 09:59

Apple is in talks with Beats Electronics, a technology firm co-founded by hip-hop producer Dr Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine, on a potential music-streaming partnership.

US judge slashes damages in Apple case

2013-03-02 07:33

A US federal judge has erased nearly half of the $1bn in damages that a jury decided that Samsung Electronics should pay Apple in a high-profile trial.

iTunes U downloads top 1 billion

2013-03-01 10:01

Apple says people have downloaded more than 1 billion items from iTunes U, which features free books, lectures and other information from schools.

Apple CEO promises 'great stuff'

2013-02-28 07:30

Apple CEO Tim Cook has sought to assure shareholders that the company is working on some "great stuff" that may help reverse a sharp decline in its stock price.

 

Android trumps Apple, Windows edges up

2013-05-16 18:21

Google's Android mobile system boosted its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple, while Microsoft's Windows edged into third place, a survey shows.

Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead

2013-05-15 07:29

Google's Android mobile operating system has grabbed three out of four smartphones sold in the world in the first quarter of 2013.

EU backs Apple in Google patent fight

2013-05-06 12:58

Google-owned Motorola has been abusing its market dominance in Germany by filing a patent injunction against Apple, say European Union anti-trust officials.

Apple prepares for first debt issue

2013-04-30 09:09

Apple has moved towards its first-ever debt issue, describing plans for bond sales which will be used to pay dividends in an effort to stem its stock slide.

Retailers not pulling out of Bangladesh

2013-04-28 11:08

Despite a series of accidents that have killed hundreds of workers in recent months, major retailers and apparel makers continue to operate in Bangladesh.

iTunes celebrates a decade

2013-04-24 20:18

After changing how we consume music and entertainment for a decade, can iTunes do it again?

Earnings frenzy: Will Apple get crushed?

2013-04-21 16:33

Apple may have lost nearly half of its value since its peak in September, but it's still the talk of the town. Only this time, it's all about how low can it go.

Facebook 'chat heads' for iPhone

2013-04-17 10:14

Facebook has updated its iPhone and iPad applications to improve its chat feature and include friends' profile photos when they send a message.

DStv on Demand comes to iPad

2013-04-12 12:43

DStv on Demand, MultiChoice's catch-up service currently available via DStv decoders and desktop, is now available on the Apple iPad.

Court: iPhone unlocking patent invalid

2013-04-05 19:52

Germany's patent court invalidated a patent held by Apple - and contested by rivals Motorola and Samsung - on its "slide to unlock" function for smartphones, but the ruling can still be appealed.

Facebook stakes out Android home

2013-04-04 22:47

Facebook has unveiled a software suite which stakes out a "home" on Android smartphones as it steps up its challenge to Apple and Google in the booming mobile market.

Goldman drops Apple from top list

2013-04-03 10:24

Goldman Sachs has dropped Apple off its list of most highly recommended stocks as the company hasn't had a revolutionary new product since the iPad in 2010.

Android gains US share at Apple expense

2013-04-02 20:30

Smartphones using the Android platform have boosted their US market share in recent months, extending their lead over Apple's iPhone, a new survey has shown.

Apple apologises after China outrage

2013-04-02 07:57

Apple CEO Tim Cook has apologised to Chinese consumers after it was subjected to a barrage of criticism in state-run media over alleged arrogance and double standards.

Time is ripe for smartwatches

2013-03-31 13:15

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced about plans for smartwatches from tech giants Apple, Samsung and Google, with launches possible later this year.

EU looking into Apple practices

2013-03-22 17:07

EU competition watchdogs says they were "looking into" potential anti-trust issues at iPad and iPhone giant Apple, following queries raised by telecommunications operators.

BlackBerry boss hits out at Apple

2013-03-19 13:09

The head of BlackBerry has taken a swipe at Apple, saying the iPhone's operating system was outdated, while promising thousands of new apps.

iPads to fall behind Android tablets

2013-03-12 21:46

Shipments of Apple's iPads will fall behind the growing variety of tablets running Google's Android platform for the first time this year.

Google Play celebrates first birthday

2013-03-07 07:30

Google Play has turned a year old and the Android-focused rival to Apple's online iTunes shop celebrated with deals on books, games, music, movies and apps.

Samsung's bill in Apple case reduced

2013-03-03 10:15

The two biggest rivals in the smartphone market will have to endure another bruising trial after a federal judge ruled that jurors miscalculated the damages.

David Bowie debuts first album in 10 years

2013-03-01 11:26

British rock icon David Bowie has released his first album in nearly a decade, allowing the comeback record to be streamed exclusively on iTunes.

Apple to hand out $100m iTunes credits

2013-02-27 07:21

Apple has agreed to give more than $100m in iTunes store credits to settle a lawsuit alleging that the iPhone and iPad maker improperly charged kids for playing games.

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