It's Big Bowl of Hot Alphabet Soup for Apple
On Monday, Google CEO Eric Schmidt stepped down from Apple's board of directors, just three months after vowing to stay on. However, that announcement was apparently not enough to satisfy federal regulators -- the Federal Trade Commission later reiterated that it would continue looking into the two companies' top-level ties.
It's Big Bowl of Hot Alphabet Soup for Apple
It's Big Bowl of Hot Alphabet Soup for Apple
If Apple and Google executives thought that Google CEO Eric Schmidt's Monday resignation from Apple's board of directors would end any governmental interest in their business practices, they may have to reboot their plans. The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it had already been looking into the board membership situation among the Silicon Valley tech giants.
FTC to Apple, Google Boards: We're Watching
FTC to Apple, Google Boards: We're Watching
AppleInsider reports on a research note from analysts at Kaufman Bros. claiming that Apple has investigated a range of tablet screen sizes from 4 to 12 inches over the past several years. Many of the orders have reportedly been large enough to accou...
Apple Investigating a Range of Tablet Screens From 4 to 12 Inches
Apple Investigating a Range of Tablet Screens From 4 to 12 Inches
Apple has reportedly purchased a number of screens -- ranging from 4 inches to 12 inches in size -- over the last few years, as it explores its possible entry into the tablet and sub-notebook market, according to a financial analyst.
Apple evaluated 4- to 12-inch tablet screens - report
Apple evaluated 4- to 12-inch tablet screens - report
International Business Times covers a report from Chinese news site Sina.com.cn claiming that Apple executives, headed by vice president of iPod and iPhone Product Marketing Greg Joswiak, are headed to Beijing this week to discuss with representative...
Apple Executives Headed to China for iPhone Negotiations
Apple Executives Headed to China for iPhone Negotiations
Silicon Alley Insider reports that Apple may be considering creating a competitor to eBay's PayPal online payments system, allowing users to make purchases at third-party sites via their iTunes Store accounts. The report does, however, make clear th...
Apple Considering Turning iTunes Store Accounts into PayPal Competitor
Apple Considering Turning iTunes Store Accounts into PayPal Competitor
A new report alleges that T-Mobile U.K. is secretly supplying the iPhone 3G unlocked, but only to its highest spending customers who threaten to transfer to another wireless carrier.
Apple abroad: T-Mobile iPhone in UK; Mexican iTunes Music Store
Apple abroad: T-Mobile iPhone in UK; Mexican iTunes Music Store
Even after Google chief executive Eric Schmidt stepped down from the Apple Board of Directors due to anticompetitive concerns, both companies remain under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission because of another commonality.
Apple, Google still share board of directors link
Apple, Google still share board of directors link
In an attempt to encourage developers to bring their software to Windows Mobile, Microsoft has published a technical document describing how to port applications from the iPhone to the platform one company official said has a superior Web browser.
Microsoft details how to port programs from Apple's App Store
Microsoft details how to port programs from Apple's App Store
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today released a statement (via CNBC) commending Apple and Google for Google CEO Eric Schmidt's resignation from Apple's Board of Directors. The FTC, however, claims that it will continue to investigate the corporat...
Federal Trade Commission to Continue Investigation of Corporate Ties Between Apple and Google
Federal Trade Commission to Continue Investigation of Corporate Ties Between Apple and Google
Only about five miles separate Apple's Cupertino, Calif., campus from the Googleplex in Mountain View in Northern California's Silicon Valley. Yet the distance between the two tech giants grew a little wider in other ways Monday with the news that Google CEO Eric Schmidt would be stepping down from Apple's board of directors.
Schmidt Decampment Signals Mounting Apple-Google Rivalry
Schmidt Decampment Signals Mounting Apple-Google Rivalry
Apple is reportedly exploring a new design interface for Web-embedded content in QuickTime X, eschewing the current gray design and adopting a sleek, black look for the controls while viewing media.
Embedded content gets new look with Apple's QuickTime X
Embedded content gets new look with Apple's QuickTime X
After a British family sought a refund for an iPod touch that allegedly exploded, Apple reportedly offered a refund only if the family agreed to keep quiet -- an action that has since drawn criticism.
Apple comes under fire over "exploding" iPod response
Apple comes under fire over "exploding" iPod response
Barron's chimes in (subscription required) with its contribution to recent Apple tablet rumors, claiming to have spoken with an unnamed veteran analyst who has seen firsthand a prototype of the forthcoming device. Unfortunately, the source provide...
Apple Tablet Seen by Analyst While Competitors Hold Off to Wait for Details
Apple Tablet Seen by Analyst While Competitors Hold Off to Wait for Details
Apple today announced that Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's Board of Directors due to increasing competition between the two companies and its impact on his effectiveness as an Apple Board member.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt Resigns From Apple Board of Directors
Google CEO Eric Schmidt Resigns From Apple Board of Directors
As Google continues to encroach on Apple's businesses with Android and Chrome OS, the company's CEO, Eric Schmidt, has resigned from the Apple Board of Directors, it was announced Monday.
Google chief steps down from Apple's Board of Directors
Google chief steps down from Apple's Board of Directors
A new report alleges that an analyst has seen a prototype of Apple's long-rumored tablet device in person, while the DEFCON conference debuted another dangerous hardware hack.
Tablet prototype "seen first-hand;" Apple keyboard hack detailed
Tablet prototype "seen first-hand;" Apple keyboard hack detailed
The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription required) that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has opened an inquiry into Apple's rejection of an official Google Voice application for the iPhone as well as the removal of numerous third-party...
FCC Investigating Apple's Rejection of Google Voice iPhone Application
FCC Investigating Apple's Rejection of Google Voice iPhone Application
Apple's decision to reject Google Voice apps for the iPhone -- possibly at AT&T's request -- has prompted an FCC investigation into the anti-competitive nature of the move.
FCC investigates Apple, AT&T for Google Voice app rejection
FCC investigates Apple, AT&T for Google Voice app rejection
Could something as simple as an SMS text message turn your own smartphone against you, allowing a hacker to listen in on your private conversations or direct you to a malicious Web site? It can be done, according to security experts presenting their findings Thursday at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas.
Apple Seals iPhone's SMS Security Leak
Apple Seals iPhone's SMS Security Leak