Hardware 
Apple Says Its Ecosystem Has Created 514,000 U.S. Jobs – NASDAQ
gadget giant said the jobs have been created at companies ranging from manufacturers making processors for Apple’s popular mobile devices to United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and FedEx Corp. (FDX) employees who deliver hardware to customers.
Microsoft: Apple Makes Old iPhones ‘Unusably Slow’ On Purpose – The Business Insider
New Microsoft mobile head Terry Myerson says that Apple’s habit of releasing software updates for current iPhones is really just a way to sell more hardware. Myerson was speaking to financial analysts at the Mobile World Congress on Wednesday. A … Continue reading
Two German suits between Apple and Samsung dismissed, at least 10 to go – Ars Technica
Apple did not publicly comment on the decisions but pointed the BBC to a previous statement wherein the company accused Samsung of “blatantly copying” its hardware and UI designs used in the iPhone and iPad. And, as noted by FOSS … Continue reading
Apple Partners To Subsidize iTVs; Sharp To Produce Sets – Forbes
Apple’s iTV combines of the functions of a computer and a TV in an integrated system of hardware and software with service thrown in. Apple could outmaneuver competitors with its advantage of controlling the ecosystem, and, the user experience.
Proview eyes settlement with Apple – Times of India
A lawyer representing Proview International Holdings Ltd in its dispute with Apple Inc over the iPad trademark in China said he “hopes” the US company makes contact to begin settlement talks. Roger Xie said the two sides haven’t held any … Continue reading
Apple Under Pressure As Samsung Preps Foldable Screens For 2012 – Forbes
But both Apple and its competitors may be under pressure to leap to the next level of hardware in 2012, and not just by being more slim or more shiny. Samsung is using its plastic-backed AMOLED devices to make phones that are … Continue reading
Apple, Google Top Most Admired Companies – NBC Bay Area
Apple has been No.1 for the last five years … Coca-Cola No. 4 and IBM No.5. Other tech companies were rated: Microsoft (No. 17), Intel ( No. 36), eBay (No. 41) and Cisco Systems (No. 42). Strangely, some investment banks … Continue reading
Apple and Samsung Each Lose a Patent Lawsuit in Mannheim – CIO
Although Apple had nothing new to say on the cases, it repeated its previous comment: “It’s no coincidence that Samsung’s latest products look a lot like the iPhone and iPad, from the shape of the hardware to the user interface, … Continue reading
Apple and Samsung each lose a patent lawsuit in Mannheim – Computerworld
Although Apple had nothing new to say on the cases, it repeated its previous comment: “It’s no coincidence that Samsung’s latest products look a lot like the iPhone and iPad, from the shape of the hardware to the user interface, … Continue reading
Apple again tops Fortune’s list of most admired companies – CNET News
Apple is once again tops in the eyes of the business world … Other tech players among the 50 most admired included IBM (No.5), Microsoft (No. 17), Samsung (No. 34), Intel (No. 36), eBay (No. 41), Cisco System (No. 42), … Continue reading
