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Quebec’s New Apple Store to Open at Quartier DIX30 in Brossard on April 27
According to a report from Les Affaires (via MacQuebec), reliable sources inform the publication Apple is set to open its fifth retail store in Quebec, with a new store set to open at lifestyle centre Quartier DIX 30 in Brossard. This store was previously confirmed via Apple job postings last August, with speculation its location...
U.S. Patent Office Confirms Apple’s “Rubber-Banding” Patent Is Invalid
Apple’s “rubber-banding” patent, which addresses the ability of graphics on iOS devices to bounce back when the user scrolls to the top or bottom of the page, has been ruled invalid in a “Final Office Action” by the US Patent and Trademark Office, reports FOSS Patents. Apple had used the patent in its lawsuit against Samsung that resulted in...
Fido Agreements Replaced with New Tab24, Tab36 Plans [Update]
Fido this morning has introduced new Tab24 and Tab36 plans, to replace their standard 2 and 3 year term agreements. These new tab plans are similar to how the Rogers FlexTab works. The company sent us a breakdown of how it all works: Choose a smartphone with an eligible term plan – the price and...
Samsung Exclusive Chip Supplier Contract With Apple to Expire This Year
The Economic Daily News reports (via Macotakara) that Apple's so-called A7-chip will be built on a smaller 20nm process next year. Rumour has it that TSMC and not Samsung will build the chip. (more…)
“Funny or Die” Parody Biopic iSteve Teaser Now Live
In a report published by the New York Times, Funny or Die said it plans to unveil its own Steve Jobs movie iSteve on April 15, starring Justin Long, the "I'm a Mac" guy, as the late Apple CEO. Just two weeks ahead of the official release, here is a teaser of the parody Steve...
Apple’s Apology Letter Changes the Tune of the Chinese Media
In an unexpected turn of events, the Chinese media changed its tune after Apple issued a public letter of apology signed by Tim Cook. (more…)
Apple Drops to Second Place in US Smartphone Sales Early 2013
Apple has ceded the lead as the top selling smartphone platform in the US to Android in early 2013, the most recent Kantar Worldpanel ComTech report says. (more…)
Next Two iPhone Models Predate Tim Cook, Apple Representative Says
George Gascón, a San Francisco district attorney, told the SF Examiner (via Apple Insider) that in a meeting with Apple's government liaison he was told the next two generations of iPhones "preceded Tim Cook." (more…)
Samsung: Apple Could Win More Damages in the Second Trial than the Initial $1.05B Ruling
Remember Judge Lucy Koh's ruling that "slashed" the $1.05 billion jury award to Apple by roughly 40%? In an unexpected turn of events, what at first glance seemed to be a major setback for the company in its ongoing litigation against Samsung it brings some unexpected benefits. (more…)
iOS Dominates Global Mobile Device Enrollment [Report]
Apple is slowly but steadily conquering the enterprise market: According to a recent Citrix study, iOS was the preferred platform in North America, retaining 62% of the customers who have deployed enterprise mobility management in the cloud during the holiday quarter of 2012. Android has recorded a tremendous growth in Europe, the Middle East and...
Google Reader Client Reeder is Now Free for Mac and iPad
The race is on to create the next best Google Reader client, in anticipate of the service closing on July 1. Feedly is off to a huge start, surpassing 3 million users. Digg has openly shared its plans to create a client too. To make things even more interesting, popular and gorgeously designed Google Reader...
Mid-Sized Smartphones Dominate The Market But Small Tablets Don’t [Flurry]
Phablets i.e small sized tablets with 5.0” - 6.9” screens (e.g Samsung Galaxy Note) are struggling to compete in the smartphone and tablet market, with only 2% share of total user base, according to a report by analytical firm Flurry. The study also notes that medium sized phones like iPhone, i.e between 3.5” - 4.9”...
