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Yahoo in Talks with Apple to Play a Bigger Role in iOS Devices: WSJ

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo looks to play a more prominent role on Apple's iOS devices, as ongoing discussions have taken place between both companies. The two companies have been discussing how more of Yahoo's services can play a prominent role on Apple's iPhone and iPad, people briefed on the...

Letterpress Creator Loren Brichter Profiled in the WSJ

Loren Brichter, the creator of Tweetie and more recently Letterpress, has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal. Brichter is well-known for being an influential developer, as he has created features used widely in numerous apps, such as the popular "pull-to-refresh". The article emphasizes the appeal of Brichter is his willingness to help other developers...

Looks Like Apple Is Indeed Developing A Cheaper iPhone [WSJ Report]

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a filing made by Leap Wireless with the Securities and Exchange Commission, provides "some concrete evidence" that Apple is indeed developing a cheaper iPhone. The company has stated that it is looking to sell half as many iPhones as it committed to sell during the first year of its contract with Apple,...

Apple Testing a Curved Glass Smart Watch Device says NYT, WSJ

Nick Bilton over at the New York Times again reports Apple is testing prototypes for a curved glass device, akin to a smart watch: In its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Apple is experimenting with wristwatch-like devices made of curved glass, according to people familiar with the company’s explorations, who spoke on the condition that they...

Apple Has Reportedly Cut iPhone 5 Components Due to Low Demand

According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 screens and other components due to weaker than expected demand, apparently notifying suppliers last month: Apple's orders for iPhone 5 screens for the January-March quarter, for example, have dropped to roughly half of what the company had previously planned to order, two...

Apple Working on a Cheaper, Lower End Polycarbonate iPhone says WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reports Apple is working on a cheaper, lower end iPhone: Apple is working on a lower-end iPhone, according to people briefed on the matter, a big shift in strategy as its supremacy in smartphones has slipped. While Apple has explored such a device for years, the plan has been progressing and...