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Apple needs higher bar for overseas worker safety
Charlotte Observer Over the years, Apple has built a loyal following because of its ingenuity and willingness to buck norms. Its customer base tends to be highly educated, concerned about conditions in foreign countries and affluent enough to afford the latest, … Apple in China: Should we applaud instead of condemn? Apple's Factories Are "Sweatshops" — But They're Better Than Competition … Apple iNett: Conan O'Brien Hits Foxconn Suicide Reports With Apple'Safety Net … |
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Apple, Motorola in patent struggle in Germany
nwitimes.com Apple Inc. has temporarily blocked Motorola Mobility's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its Internet store in Germany, the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies. Week in Apple: post-Macworld|iWorld edition Apple, Motorola face off in Germany Motorola seeking 2.25% of Apple's sales for standard-essential patent license |
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Apple updates iBooks Author EULA to clarify restriction on format, not content
Ars Technica By Chris Foresman | Published February 3, 2012 3:35 PM Apple updated iBooks Author to version 1.0.1 on Friday afternoon, the only change being an update to the software's controversial end user license agreement. The updated EULA now specifically only … Apple Amends iBooks Author EULA, Doesn't Claim to Own Content Apple alters iBooks agreements Apple Scraps Controversial Terms in iBook Author EULA Agreement |
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Smartphone sales exceed those of PCs for first time, Apple smashes record – Digitaltrends.com
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Smartphone sales exceed those of PCs for first time, Apple smashes record
Digitaltrends.com Strong sales of Apple's iPhone played a significant role and helped the company to break the record for the number of phones shipped in a single quarter. Figures published by research firm Canalys on Friday show that for the first time ever, … Canalys crowns Apple top Smartphone vendor in 2011 as iPad surges past PC growth Apple claims smartphone crown from Nokia, Samsung Apple is Now World's Largest PC Company (If Tablets Are PCs) |
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Week in Apple: post-Macworld|iWorld edition
Ars Technica By Jacqui Cheng | Published February 4, 2012 3:00 PM This week, we wrapped up our coverage of the 2012 Macworld|iWorld conference in San Francisco just as Apple issued an update to Final Cut Pro X and gave the AirPort Utility an iOS makeover. Former Apple product manager recounts how Jobs motivated first iPhone team Former Apple employee recounts how Jobs motivated iPhone team How Apple conceived the iPhone |
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Apple's week brings new hire, court rulings, iPod spy shots
CNET That was all on top of a petition from a third-party consumer-watchdog group demanding Apple improve working conditions at overseas factories where its products are made. These events were joined by a juicy bit of news that came out during an interview … |
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