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Hardware iPad News

Apple announces iPad mini, fourth-generation iPad, offers extended returns for recently-purchased third-gen iPads at select locations

You’ve been hankering for this. And now you get to be somewhat angry at Apple for having bought a third-generation iPad, oh, six months ago. Per Macworld, Apple unveiled the long-rumored iPad mini along with a fourth-generation of the standard model. The iPad mini is 7.2mm thick—23 percent thinner than the new, fourth-generation iPad—“thin as […]

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iPad Rumor

Leaked “iPad mini” display case instructions hint at smaller iPad for holiday season

If it’s not the suppliers that offer interesting hints as to upcoming products, it’s the retailers. Per AppleInsider, one retailer is preparing in advance for the rumored device by sending out in-store displays to sell accessories to customers. A leaked image shows instructions for standalone displays designed to sell iPad mini accessories. The instruction manual […]

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Hardware iPhone iPod Patents

Apple files patent for inductive charging pad that could also offer device syncing features

It’s not the newest peripheral idea in the world, but it’s still sort of nifty. Per FreePatentsOnline.com, Apple has shown interest in building an inductive charging mat that would allow users to dock, charge and sync their portable devices by simply placing them on top of the accessory. Apple’s filing, entitled “Device Orientation Based Docking […]

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Legal News

Samsung vows to appeal, fight injunctions sought by Apple

When you get thrashed to the tune of US$1.05 billion in open court, it’s generally good form to go for the appeal… According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung has vowed to fight back and keep some of its best selling products on the market. Samsung will combat Apple’s attempt to ban the sales of […]

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Hardware Legal News

Jury rules in Apple’s favor, Samsung ordered to pay $1.05 billion fine for patent infringement

It went on for months, it got about as ugly as a legal case could possibly get, but in the end, the jury mostly sided with Apple. Per Wired and Mac|Life, the verdict came in on Friday with Samsung being ordered to pay US$1.05 billion in damages for violating Apple’s patents for its iPad tablet […]