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Tim Cook pens scathing letter addressing Apple European tax controversy

There apparently came a moment where, in the wake of the controversy regarding Apple’s tax rate in Ireland, Tim Cook got angry and began smashing things. Responding to the Commission’s decision that Ireland should recover 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in back taxes from Apple, Tim Cook said that “in Ireland and in every country […]

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Tekserve closes fabled New York store, will auction off its Macintosh collection in September

An amazing collection of Apple and Mac history is going on the auction block next month. Tekserve, once the go-to third-party repair shop for Apple products in New York City, announced last month that it would be closing shop on August 15 after being in business since 1987. Now that Tekserve has officially closed shop, […]

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Apple patent hints at wearable device sporting electrocardiographic features

Apple may in fact be working on an EEG device or functionality. A recently published Apple patent application filing for an electrocardiogram device suitable for consumer use reinforces the company’s continued moves into the healthcare monitoring business. The patent application addresses a wearable, not specifically the Apple Watch, that can be used on any limb […]

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Rumor: Apple shifting TV efforts towards creating overarching guide, looks to make others’ content easily accessible

Apple seems to have shifted gears from wanting to make an ultimate TV for you to telling you what’s on TV and helping you watch it. The company has apparently started talking to TV programmers and other video companies about creating a digital TV guide that would work on both Apple TV boxes and other […]

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Spotify cites difficulties getting updated app approved by Apple, alleges competition-based motives (Updated)

Apple may be playing its gatekeeper card a little too closely where Spotify is concerned. The audio streaming provider said Apple is making it harder for the streaming music company to compete by blocking a new version of its iPhone app. In a letter sent this week to Appleā€™s top lawyer, Spotify says Apple is […]