Analyst: iWatch Coming in 2014 with Biometrics

1 hour, 17 minutes ago · Jeff Gamet · Rumor

Don't plan on spending your money on an Apple smartwatch this year, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He expects the rumored iWatch will surface later in 2014 and that it will include biometric-related features, too.

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It's a pretty safe bet that Apple is experimenting with wearable technology in its labs, and that most likely includes watch-type devices. Whether or not any of those products ever make it to market remains to be seen, and it's also a safe bet they won't make it out of testing if Apple doesn't think they'll be market changing devices.

Pondering Those Who Dis Apple’s CEO Tim Cook [VIDEO]

3 hours, 2 minutes ago · John Martellaro · Editorial

Drive-by insults of Mr. Cook don't cut it.

Recently, we've seen some articles that claim Tim Cook doesn't really know what he's doing and he'll drag Apple down. It's all nonsense, driven by lack of understanding of the man. John Martellaro refutes the crazy notion based on his own experiences. Plus he presents a video for you to analyze.

Mailbox, Now with iPad Support

3 hours, 55 minutes ago · Jeff Gamet · Cool Stuff Found

The popular Gmail client app Mailbox started life as an iPhone and iPod touch app, but now has iPad support, too. Mailbox hit the App Store earlier this year and proved to be so popular that users had to sign up on a waiting list to get access to its features. The app has since been bought by Dropbox and the waiting list days are behind us. The app gives users more email organizational control that Google offers, can set reminders to check specific messages later, and more. Mailbox is free and is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store.

Apple Says Samsung Galaxy S4 Violates 5 Patents

4 hours, 50 minutes ago · Jeff Gamet · News

Apple followed through on a plan to add Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone to its patent infringement lawsuit this week by filing new documents in the case claiming the device infringes on five patents. The filing also stated that the Google Now search features included with the S4 infringe on two patents.

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Apple made it clear it wants Samsung's Galaxy S4 included in this patent infringement case. Judge Koh will most likely approve the addition while cutting one of the other devices Apple is already targeting, especially since denying Apple's motion would most likely lead to yet another patent infringement lawsuit between the companies.

Apple Updates iTunes & QuickTime for Windows, Windows 64

5:23 PM EDT, May. 22nd, 2013· Bryan Chaffin · Product News

iTunes 11

Apple released three updates for its Windows products on Tuesday. The company released iTunes 11.0.3 for Windows and Windows 64, as well as QuickTime 7.7.4 for Windows. The iTunes update brings the new MiniPlayer features released for Mac last week, while the QuickTime update includes security patches.

Penguin Agrees to $75M Payout in ebook Price Fixing Settlement

2:02 PM EDT, May. 22nd, 2013· Jeff Gamet · News

Penguin is a step closer to ending its headaches over ebook price fixing allegations now that the publisher has agreed to a US$75 million settlement with states and consumers. The proposed settlement is part of a deal in a lawsuit that claims the company colluded with other publishers and Apple to artificially raise the price of ebooks.

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Spending $75 million to end this civil anti-competition case on top of the settlement Penguin agreed to last year in the DOJ case is a lot of money, which means the publisher was probably facing the prospect of even higher penalties if it lost in court. Ouch.

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