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Apple adds Universal as iCloud licensing partner
Apple has signed a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, incorporating all four of the major record companies into its iTunes iCloud music plans.
Apple execs "overtly optimistic" about iOS, see tablets outpacing PCs soon
After meeting with Apple executives, Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope reported that the company appeared "overtly optimistic on the long-term prospects for the iOS platform."
AT&T says it is "working on" shared data plans, no delivery date set
AT&T is still "working on" delivering a shared data plan that would allow users to pool minutes and data plans between their devices.
Apple's iCloud free at first, then $25 a year, sources say
Music industry insiders allege that Apple's forthcoming iCloud service will have an initial free period for iTunes Music Store customers, but the company plans to eventually charge a $25 a year subscription fee.
Adobe CEO downplays Flash, iOS feud, says Android tablets will dominate iPad
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said Thursday that the argument between Apple and his company over the lack of Adobe Flash on iOS is over, while also predicting that tablets running Google's Android will eventually overtake the iPad.
Apple's iPhone ranks in middle of pack for radiation
As concerns grow over the potential negative health effects of cell phone radiation, Apple's iPhones have been noted as producing average amounts of radiation, while several Motorola handsets are rated as emitting the most.
iCloud record label deals may cost Apple $150 million
In order to get the major record labels onboard with its forthcoming iCloud service, Apple could fork over as much as $150 million in "advanced payments."
Apple's plans for NFC e-wallet in future iPhone remain 'unknown'
Despite reports and evidence that Apple is exploring potentially including near-field communications in a future iPhone model, the company's plans remain "unknown," according to one RFID chipmaker.
Launch of Apple's iCloud predicted to cause 'collateral damage' on RIM
The anticipated ability of Apple's iCloud network to take some processing and traffic burdens from wireless carriers' networks has been predicted by one analyst to cause "collateral damage" for rival handset maker Research in Motion.
Evidence suggests Apple will make Mac OS X Lion Server a paid App Store add-on
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Server could be a paid add-on that users would download from the Mac App Store, according to evidence allegedly discovered in the Lion beta.
Apple hires iPhone jailbreak notification developer for iOS team at corporate HQ
A software programmer who wrote a jailbreak application that would replace and improve upon Apple's own iPhone notification system has been hired by Apple, AppleInsider can confirm.
Apple's iPhone passes RIM's BlackBerry in US smartphone usage
While the iPhone has outsold Research in Motion's BlackBerry line for some time now, a new survey found that Apple's handset has now surpassed RIM in terms of active U.S. users.
Apple reportedly shifting Airport base stations to use iOS
Limited availability of Apple's wireless AirPort and Time Capsule base stations suggest a hardware refresh, with new rumors indicating the company will shift its wireless base station line to use iOS.
DOJ probes Apple's interest in Nortel patents
The U.S. Department of Justice is concerned about potential bids from Apple for a cache of patents being sold by Canadian telecom company Nortel, given the iPhone maker's legal track record.
iTunes leak suggests Automatic Download option coming to iOS 5
Hints at an upcoming Automatic Download feature for iOS apps have emerged in iTunes, according to a new report.