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Apple Incorporated is a multinational company that sells laptops, computers, software and other electronic items like tablets and mp3 or mp4 player. Tim Cook is the present CEO of Apple and Arthur D. Levinson is the Chairman.

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Apple was established in 1976 in California under the name Apple Computers Incorporated by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Later in 2007 Computer was removed from the name making it Apple Incorporated. Apple became public in 1980.

Steve Jobs was Apple Chairman from 1976-1985 and was its CEO from 1997-2011. He gave many modifications and contributions to Apple during his life.

Macintosh brand of computers were released in 1984, which is Apples' best hardware products. Other famous products are iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes, Safari webbrowser, Final Cut Studio and iOS (mobile operating system). The computers and laptops work on Mac operating system.

Some of the Apple products are:

  • Mac Pro
  • MacBook Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • Apple TV

By market capitalization, Apple is the largest publicly traded company in the world and by revenue and profit, it is the largest technology company in the world. The headquarter of Apple is in Silicon City (California).

4G to debut in Shanghai next month

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Beijing, May 19 (IANS) 4G services, which provide mobile users with internet access up to 50 times faster than the current 3G network, will be launched in Shanghai next month when the China Mobile company begins large-scale trials.

Apple and Amazon to restrict e-book market using EPUB3 standard

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Berlin, May 17 (ANI): Amazon and Apple will enclose their e-book formats in the proprietary e-book formats as they currently use formats incompatible with the formats most independent retailers use at their e-book stores, a recent study has revealed.

Apple's app store hits 50 billion downloads as Ohio man wins 10000 dollars

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A resident of Ohio Brandon Ashmore has won the jackpot prize of 10000 dollars by downloading Apple's 50 billionth application.

BBM chat app now on iOS and Android

May 15, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Blackberry has announced that it will make its once popular BBM service available on other platforms like Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Microsoft Windows 8 update for free later this year

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Microsoft has announced that it will offer the update to its latest version of Windows 8 later this year for free. The latest OS has not been able to strike a hit with the users.

Blackberry launches low cost slim and sleek Q5

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Blackberry unveiled its new slim and sleek low priced Q5 and has decided to offer its popular messenger service on other platforms like Android and Apple free of cost.

French govt. to introduce tax on smartphones and tablets to fund culture

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): The French Government is planning to introduce one percent tax on the sale of smartphones and tablets in order to fund its culture of music and films.

Apple's chief Tim Cook's 'time' bid for 6,05,000 dollars at charity auction

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, May 14(ANI): An anonymous bidder has paid 6,05,000 dollars, the highest amount ever, for a half an hour meeting with Apple's chief Tim in a charity auction for celebrities' time.

'I've got crow's feet and a saggy boob' says Gwyneth Paltrow

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New York, May 14 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently won coveted People magazine title of the world's most beautiful woman, has confessed that she is far from being 'perfect'.

iPhone losing battle against 'smarter' smart phones

May 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A report by an independent technology focused analyst house Catalys, has claimed that Apple's iPhone is losing market space to other smart phone manufacturers.

Natasha Giggs treats new guy to romantic New York break

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Natasha Giggs treated her new fella Mike Smith to a romantic New York break as part of a "divorce present" celebration, it has been revealed.

'Daring' Posh goes bra-less in New York

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted in New York City wearing a bright blue skirt and revealing blouse, on Friday.

New Nokia Asha 501 claims 48-day battery life 'on standby'

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The new Nokia Asha 501, which was launched on Thursday, will give 48 days of battery life on 2G networks while on standby, according to Nokia.

Gwyneth Paltrow clicks with PSY

May 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her singer husband Chris Martin approached South Korean rapper PSY for a picture for their son.

Forensics company recovers deleted Snapchat photos 'within days'

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): Signaling a hit to people's privacy in the digital world, engineers announced that they were able to recover deleted files from the popular mobile photo-sharing application Snapchat.

Nokia unveils $99 smartphone in bid to revive struggling firm

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Sydney, May 10 (ANI): Nokia has launched low-priced phones with Internet capability to help it regain lost ground in crucial emerging markets.

Google-owned Motorola Mobility abuses German position, files patent injunction on Apple

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): In yet another patent dispute, Google-owned Motorola Mobility has reportedly abused its position in the German mobile market by not allowing Apple to enter in a fair and non-discriminatory agreement.

Al Gore's net worth may exceed 200 mln dollars: Report

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Former vice-president Al Gore's net worth may exceed 200 million dollars, following the loss at the presidential campaign a decade back, a Bloomberg report has revealed.

Amazon beats Google, Apple with paid-for Android apps in China

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, May 7 (ANI): Amazon has launched its first ever paid-for Android apps in China, beating Google, which has offered only free apps. This move is considered as Amazon's strategy to delve deep into the Chinese mobile phone market where it had controlled less than three percent of the e-commerce market till last year, the BBC reports.

'Smartphone chat apps taking over text messaging'

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Wellington, May 5 (ANI): Chat apps and free messaging services designed for smartphones are slowly killing text messaging with businesses and teenagers shifting their way of communication.

Apple to give away $10k prize to 50 billionth app downloader

May 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Apple is celebrating its approach of the 50 billion App Store download milestone with a contest, where a lucky user to download the 50 billionth app will be awarded an App Store gift card worth 10,000 dollars.

Apple gains ground in US smartphone market

May 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Apple has gained ground in the US smartphone market, industry tracker comScore has said.

Microsoft app 'Switch to Windows Phone' available to Android users on Google Play Store

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Microsoft has created an application named 'Switch to Windows Phone' on the Google Play Store available on all Android phones.

Hike in tablet sales following Blackberry prediction of dead market

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Tablet computer sales have risen since the first quarter of 2013 and witnessed a growth of 142.4 percent in sales as compared to the same time last year, according to an analysis by the International Data Corporation (IDC).

First generation iPhone first device to become 'obsolete'

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New York, May 1 (ANI): The most sought-after phone once, the first generation iPhone is set to become 'vintage' and 'obsolete', six years after its launch.

New Microsoft Windows phone ad pokes fun at Apple-Samsung brawl

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May. 1 (AN): Microsoft's Windows phone has launched a new advertisement poking fun at the ongoing fight between Samsung and Apple.

Apple lays groundwork for first-ever debt issue

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Sydney, Apr. 30 (ANI): Apple has moved towards its first-ever debt issue and is filing documents describing plans for bond sales, which would be used to pay dividends in an effort to stem its stock slide.

Now, music app that shows 25 most-played songs by listeners

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Wellington, Apr 29 (ANI): For those tired of music charts dictated by 13-year-old girls and Justin Bieber, there may be a solution in the form of a new app.

Google acquires news stream service Wavii for $30m

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr. 29 (ANI): News stream service Wavii has been acquired by Google for an estimated 30 million dollars.

New sex tape app offers to keep homemade porn safe

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): A new sex tape app, which offers to store your homemade sex tapes, is all set to be launched.

Smartphones outshine 'dumbphones' worldwide for first time

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): The sale of smartphones has significantly gone up and over shadowed the feature phones (dumbphones) during the last quarter worldwide.

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 priced at Rs.41,500

April 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Electronics major Samsung Friday launched its new flagship smartphone Galaxy S4 priced at Rs.41,500. It will go on sale from Saturday.

Now, Smart PJ's that read bedtime stories to kids

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): With the new Smart PJ, the task of reading bedtime stories to your kids could become much simpler and easier.

Coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook comes with price tag of $210k

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to share Silicon Valley's most expensive cup of coffee, it has been revealed.

Amazon planning TV set-top box for Internet video streaming

April 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, Apr. 25 (ANI): world's largest online retailer Amazon is planning to launch a TV set-top box this year.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 in Seoul this week

April 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it will roll out its new flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4 in Seoul this Friday for the first time across the globe.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 in Seoul this week

April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it will roll out its new flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4 in Seoul this Friday for the first time across the globe.

Gwyneth Paltrow crowned world's most beautiful woman

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who was voted as the most hated celebrity last week, has now been named as the world's most beautiful woman.

I am still hungry and foolish: Ashish Vidyarthi

April 24, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) He has been in the industry for 22 years but Ashish Vidyarthi says he's still learning and his motto is the same as that of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs - "stay hungry, stay foolish".

Google Motorola loses 'sensor patent challenge' against Apple in US

April 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Google lost its latest attempt to convince US trade authorities that Apple has infringed its intellectual property.

Apple profits fall for first time in ten years

April 24, 2013 at 9:56 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): US-based tech giant Apple has reported its first quarterly drop in profits in a decade.

Apple returns 8M worth 'faulty' smartphones to Chinese manufacturer Foxconn

April 23, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New York, Apr.23 (ANI): Apple has returned five to eight million iphones to manufacturer Foxconn as it claimed these phones were unfit to sell.

Penguin to amend e-book selling strategy

April 20, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Sydney, Apr.20 (ANI): According to the European Commission, reputed publishing house Penguin has offered commitments, which aim to end the probe into price fixing in its electronic publishing business.

Apple stores your Siri conversations for up to 2 years: Report

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Apple is storing users' conversations on its digital personal assistant Siri for up to two years, it has emerged.

Twitter releases new digital music service

April 19, 2013 at 4:15 PM

Micro blogging giant Twitter has released a new music service, which will allow the users play songs directly using Radio, Spotify and iTunes.

Nokia revenue plummets despite high sales of Lumia smartphones

April 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, Apr.19 (ANI): Nokia has seen a sharp decline in its shares despite good sales of its Lumia smartphones.

Twitter unveils new digital music service

April 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Micro blogging platform Twitter has released a new music service that will allow songs to be played directly in the app via services such as Rdio, Spotify and iTunes.

Apple loses world's most valuable firm title to Exxon as shares hit 18-mnth low

April 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has lost its title as the world's most valuable publicly traded company after the firm's shares fell below 400 dollars for the first time in a year and half.

American rogue trader admits role in $1bln Apple stock fraud

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): A securities trader in the US has pleaded guilty to fraud after he purchased one billion dollars of Apple stock without permission and brought down his company.

Facebook reveals new 'chat heads' app for iPhone, iPad

April 17, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Social networking mammoth Facebook has upgraded its chat application for iPhone and iPad that would allow users keep using its chat feature even if they are engaged in other activities on the site.

Facebook unveils new 'chat heads' feature for iPhone, iPad users

April 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook has updated its iPhone and iPad applications that would allow people keep using its chat feature even when they are doing other activities on the site.

Butler can't work in New York

April 17, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Los Angeles, April 17 (IANS) Scottish actor Gerard Butler has revealed he spends more time at his Los Angeles home than at his New York pad because he is too easily distracted by the bright lights of The Big Apple.

Reports about Chris and I dating got us together, says Gwyneth Paltrow

April 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr. 15 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that she is grateful about the false reports linking her with Chris Martin as it brought the couple together.

Microsoft joins Apple, Samsung in 'smart watch' race: Report

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Now, software giant Microsoft has also joined rival tech firms Apple, Samsung and LG in the race to develop a smart watch, a report has said.

Widow of Steve Jobs reminded of 'apple of her eye everywhere she goes'

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple's Steve Jobs, has said she is reminded of her husband every time she sees someone using an iPad or an iPhone.

Microsoft working on 'smaller' 7-inch Surface tablet

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is planning to launch a 7-inch tablet to take on rivals such as Apple, a report has said.

Now, 'edit and update' info on Google Maps with new 'Map Maker tool'

April 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Internet search engine Google has invited a new feature that would let people to contribute to its Map service.

Scarlett Johansson reveals secret to glowing face

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New York, Apr 11 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson has opened up about her skincare obsession in the February issue of Elle UK, confessing that she washes her face with apple cider vinegar.

Apple bans app in possible new wave of 'blacklisting content that firm doesn't like'

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has banned app that helps users find other apps for free from its mobile store in a move, which according to some, heralds a new round of blacklisting for content the company doesn't like.

Yahoo bought teen's news app firm Summly to acquire mastermind behind Apple's Siri

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Sydney, Apr. 10 (ANI): A few weeks ago, Yahoo made headlines when it acquired a startup, Summly, run by a 17-year-old CEO named Nick D'Aloisio for 30 million dollars.

Brazil cuts taxes on smartphones

April 10, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 10 (IANS) In the latest of a series of tax cuts aimed at revving up the economy by boosting consumption and production, the government has announced it was doing away with tax on smartphones made in Brazil.

HTC could become acquisition target after making operating profit of just 43 mln dlrs

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Mobile maker HTC may become an acquisition target after it made an operating profit of just 43 million dollars in the quarter to March.

Luxury homes fuel Miami's latest real estate boom

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Miami, April 8 (IANS/EFE) Miami is entering a new real estate "boom", fed mainly by the investments of Latin Americans which have transformed the face of the city and, with its luxury homes, become one of its greatest draws.

12 billion mobiles in the next 10 years (Comment)

April 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

One kilogram. That's what it weighed, the bulky prototype used for a wireless phone call by a Motorola engineer in 1973. For the real milestone 10 years later, a 790-gram Motorola DynaTAC made the first call from a commercial mobile phone, in a Mercedes in 1983. That makes the mobile 30 years old, and not the 40 that's being reported.

Lorca's manuscript returns to Big Apple

April 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New York, April 6 (IANS/EFE) Full of crossings-out, marginal notes and erasures, the original manuscript of "Poet in New York" went on display for the first time Friday at the Public Library of the city that inspired Federico Garcia Lorca to write it, after a long journey and many years when it was thought to be lost.

Apple loses 'slide-to-unlock' patent protection in Germany

April 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Cape Town, Apr 6 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has lost its patent protection for "slide to unlock," in Germany.

Samsung predicts Q1 profits to jump 53 pct fuelled by soaring smartphone sales

April 6, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Samsung has said that it expects a first-quarter operating profit between 8.7 trillion won, up from 5.7 trillion won a year ago.

Samsung to launch 'Best-Buy' centers across US to take on Apple

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): In yet another move to take on its rival Apple, South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced a partnership with American multinational consumer electronics corporation Best Buy.

Google Nexus 7: Features, Price and Specifications

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Asus and Google have collaborated to unveil a new version of Nexus 7 tablet. 2nd generation Google Nexus 7 will be available for Rs 10,900 approx. It is an upgraded version of already available Nexus 7.

Apple to launch TV with 'ring' remote control this year

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Apple's long-awaited television which will go on sale this year will feature a remote control "ring" that viewers can wear on a finger, according to an analyst.

'Steve Jobs helped design, develop next two generations of iPhone'

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Late Apple founder Steve Jobs may have been involved in the design and development of the next two generations of the iPhone.

Apple's new iPhone might be launched this summer

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Apple's new iPhone, which is similar in size and shape to its current one, could be launched this summer.

Smartphone makers soon to add high-definition voice feature to phones

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Smartphone makers will soon be able to add high-definition sound - making calls sound clearer and crisper.

Now, new 'safe mode' Playboy iPhone app that nips nude pics

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): A new iPhone app from Playboy forgoes the seductive photos of beautiful women that the men's magazine is famous for in favour of lifestyle articles about travel, clothes, food, booze and more.

Apple CEO apologizes over warranty policies in China

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Beijing, April 2 (IANS) Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has bowed to pressure from Chinese consumers who demanded an apology over the company's warranty policies in China, saying the company is sorry for any "concern or misunderstanding" in the country.

Apple issues apology in China following criticism of repair policies

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Apple has issued an apology to its consumers in China after the tech giant's repair policies were slammed.

Apple, Samsung, Google plan to launch 'smart watches' this year

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Tech giants Apple, Samsung and Google could launch their much-awaited smart watches later this year, it has been claimed.

US denies Apple's trademark application for iPad mini

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has been denied a trademark for the popular iPad Mini by the US authority.

Gwyneth Paltrow allows kids to indulge in sweets

April 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she allows her children to eat cookies and candy when they go out.

Chinese consumers demand Apple's apology over complaints

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Beijing, Mar. 31(Xinhua-ANI): The China Consumer's Association (CCA) has asked Apple Inc. to "sincerely apologize to Chinese consumers" and "thoroughly correct its problems," after the U.S. firm took little action to address waves of criticism.

China's animation studio sues Apple for selling movies through iTunes without permission

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): A Chinese animation studio has sued Apple of selling its movies through iTunes Store without approval.

Ex-BlackBerry boss says 'board wanted him to stay and help firm'

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): BlackBerry's former co-CEO Mike Lazaridis has said that he was asked to stay-on as CEO by the board of directors.

Apple to face 'strengthened supervision' from Chinese watchdogs

March 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Sydney, Mar 30 (ANI): US-based tech giant Apple will now face stepped up scrutiny from Chinese consumer watchdogs, a report has said.

Apple patents 'button free, wraparound' 3D display iPhone design

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 30 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has patented a new iPhone design that features a wraparound display and no buttons.

Google 'run by adolescents,' says Internet critic Evgeny Morozov

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Evgeny Morozov, the author known for his viciously mocking criticism of web culture, has described Internet search giant Google as a firm that is run by adolescents.

Google 'run by adolescents,' says Internet critic Evgeny Morozov

March 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Evgeny Morozov, the author known for his viciously mocking criticism of web culture, has described Internet search giant Google as a firm that is run by adolescents.

BlackBerry posts surprise Q4 profit after cutting costs

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): BlackBerry has reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter due to a radical cost-cutting plan the smartphone maker is undertaking.

Chinese company sues Apple over patent dispute

March 28, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Shanghai, March 28 (IANS) A Chinese company has sued Apple Inc, accusing the US-based tech giant of intellectual property right infringement regarding software used in its popular Siri software.

Chinese media criticises Apple customer-services

March 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Chinese state-run media has launched a stinging attack on Apple by criticizing the tech giant's customer-services.

Japanese artist releases manga comic on Steve Jobs

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Sydney, Mar. 26 (ANI): Japanese artist Mari Yamazaki has written a manga comic book based on Walter Isaacson's best-selling biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

UK teen sells iPhone app 'designed in bedroom' to Yahoo for at least 20m pounds

March 26, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): A British teenager has sold an Apple iPhone app, which he had designed in his bedroom, to Yahoo for at least 20 million pounds.

Apple buys indoor mapping firm WiFiSlam

March 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Apple has acquired a start-up, WiFiSlam that makes mapping applications for smartphones.

Linux, Mozilla smartphones likely to hit markets this year

March 24, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Sydney, Mar. 24 (ANI): Phones using operating systems based on the open-source platforms Linux and Mozilla's Firefox will be hitting the market this year, challenging the stranglehold of the two market leaders, Google's Android and Apple's iOS.

Prince Harry to party with Hollywood's sexiest women during US trip

March 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, March 24 (ANI): Prince Harry is all set to party with some of Hollywood's hottest leading ladies on a trip to the US in May.

EU to 'probe' Apple's deal with network operators

March 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): The EU is likely to examine Apple as several telecoms operators have raised possible issues with anticompetitive behaviour from the tech giant.

'Cheaper, plastic-bodied' Apple iPhone 5 'to launch in June-July'

March 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): A cheaper, plastic bodied iPhone costing roughly half the price of the standard Apple smartphone is set to be launched this summer, according to analysts.

Google working on own 'smart watch' to take on Apple, Samsung

March 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Internet search giant Google's Android team is reportedly working on a smart watch that would compete with Apple's iWatch.

US launches car safety app

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Washington, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US road safety authorities have announced the launch of a new mobile application designed to give consumers real-time smartphone access to vehicle safety information.

Entire Apple product line infringes security-patents, claims US software firm

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Tech giant Apple's entire product line infringes security-related patents, a Silicon Valley-based software firm has claimed.

Apple applauds itself for being 'green' despite firm's emissions going up 34 pct last year: Report

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

New York, Mar 22 (ANI): Apple has touted its efforts to lessen the company's carbon footprint, but the astonishing popularity of iPads and iPhones, the tech giant's overall greenhouse gas emissions rose by 34 percent last year, according to a report.