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Apple files for “iWatch” trademark in Japan, other countries

Prior to securing the licensing term “iPhone” back in 2006 and 2007, Apple went through a fair amount of rigamarole to get the much-coveted brand name. It apparently doesn’t want to do that all over again. Per Bloomberg and MacRumors, Apple has filed for a trademark for the term ‘iWatch’ in Japan: “The maker of […]

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Apple rolls out two-step ID recovery option to additional countries

This might help keep your Apple ID credentials a bit safer. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Apple recently introduced two-step verification for your Apple ID in certain countries, and the process is now being expanded to the rest of the world. The feature, which requires two different codes for verifying your Apple ID was initially […]

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Apple launches iPhone in China, 32 additional countries

The iPhone 5 world introduction tour continues. Per The Next Web, Apple kicked off sales of the massively popular iPhone 5 handset in China and 31 other countries on Friday, fending off supply constraints as the company continues its fastest rollout ever. Concerning the China launch, the usual long lines seen at past Apple product […]

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Apple to launch iPhone 5 in dozens of additional countries throughout December

Come Friday, the iPhone 5 will be available pretty much everywhere. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Monday announced that the iPhone 5 will debut in more than 50 countries this month, including South Korea on Friday, Dec. 7, with Russia, Brazil and Taiwan to follow a week later. Those additional countries that will gain access to […]

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Apple to cover international LTE standards via three hardware variants

The iPhone 5 is en route. And it looks like a nifty feat of engineering. With the variety of different LTE frequency bands used by various carriers available globally, Apple will be making three versions of iPhone 5, with the potential for additional new models as Apple signs on other carriers according to AppleInsider. Apple […]