Apple has released its annual Supplier Responsibility Report, and appears to be taking improving conditions for workers very seriously. So seriously in fact, that when it came to light that one was using underage workers, Apple severed the business connection. … [Read more...]
Steve Jobs Threatened Palm With Patent Suit If They Poached Apple Employees
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A civil lawsuit claiming that Apple, among a number of other major tech companies thwarted competition for employment by conspiring to disallow the companies from poaching employees. The result of this action would mean lower wages for employees and the inability to seek gainful employment in a … [Read more...]
Apple Vetting Carriers Before Letting Them Use iPhone 5 LTE
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It turns out Apple is keeping a very tight hold on who it allows to sell the iPhone 5 as an LTE device, making sure their networks are up to snuff before allowing the devices to work at high speeds. … [Read more...]
Two New iPhone 5 Ads From Apple
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple started running two new TV ads tonight, both of which are for the iPhone 5. The first commercial 'Turkey' focuses on the picture taking capabilities of the iPhone 5 and the sharing features of Photo Stream. The 'Orchestra' ad touts the noise canceling capabilities of the iPhone 5. Still … [Read more...]
If You’ve Wanted AC/DC On iTunes, You’ve Got It
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AC/DC, one of the few major artists not on iTunes has relented, signing an exclusive deal with Apple to offer their entire catalog exclusively through the iTunes Store. The full catalog which has all been Mastered for iTunes includes: Collections The Collection (all studio … [Read more...]
Samsung Hikes Price of Chips Sold to Apple By 20 Percent
November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A report this morning from CBS Marketwatch indicates that Samsung has raised the price of chips sold to Apple by 20%. This news comes from Korean newspaper Chosun Llbo, who cites a person familiar with negotiations. "Samsung Electronics recently asked Apple for a significant price raise in (the … [Read more...]
Apple, HTC Settle Patent Disputes
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple and HTC have settled all of their patent disputes. Both companies have withdrawn all of their complaints. The companies have entered into a 10-year cross licensing agreement. HTC and Apple Settle Patent Dispute All Patent Litigation Between The Companies Dismissed TAIPEI, Taiwan and … [Read more...]
Apple Donating To Hurricane Sandy Relief
November 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple's Tim Cook has sent an internal email, via 9to5mac, indicating they are making a donation of $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief. Apple's employees and customers have already donated millions to the efforts. Days after the hurricane, Apple added a section … [Read more...]
Apple Reluctantly Posts Samsung UK Notice
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Back in July, a judge ordered Apple UK to put up a notice on their site, admitting Samsung didn't copy from them. Apple appealed, it didn't work, so now we get this masterpiece of a non-apology. Accessible by a tiny link at the bottom of Apple UK's front page, the copy is the most wonderful piece … [Read more...]
Rumor: Apple To Purchase Color? [u]
October 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
The video and audio sharing service Color has had a rocky life. It launched with $41 million in backing in 2011, with a huge amount of hype, and the promptly no-one used it. Earlier this week, it was reported the service was to shutdown, which the company then denied. And now, the most bizarre … [Read more...]
