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Judge tosses out 2 out of 3 claims in iPhone lawsuit
InternetNews is reporting that a Judge in Arkansas has thrown out 2 out of 3 claims in a lawsuit filed against Apple for poor iPhone 3G performance. “Had Apple received notice from plaintiffs that the particular iPhones bought by them were defective, Apple could have taken a direct route toward fixing the alleged defects or […]
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Quad-Core iMac’s coming in 2009? 9to5Mac Real-time iPhone flight tracker reduces travel anxiety – The iPod Observer The Future of iPhone Games – Gamasutra Psystar case reveals Apple’s questionable policy on email retention – The Industry Standard Curious what an X-Ray of a MacBook looks like? – TheAfterMac Apple Bends to Studios, Adds Copyright Protection […]
Continue reading...Apple prevails on motion to dismiss Psystar’s counterclaims
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
WorldofApple is reporting that a court today has ruled in favor of Apple in it’s motion to dismiss Psystar’s claims that Apple is in violation of anti-trust laws for having a monopoly in the OS X market. This legal saga began last July when Apple first sued Psystar for illegally selling copies of Leopard installed […]
Continue reading...I.B.M ordered to post 3 Million dollar bond in Papermaster case; Papermaster responds to complaint
Friday, November 14, 2008
In the on-going saga between I.B.M and Mark Papermaster over his decision to work for Apple, a Ditrict Judge in New York has recently ordered that I.B.M post a 3 million dollar bond in the event that it’s later decided that the preliminary injunction initiated by I.B.M was without merit. This, however, should not be […]
Continue reading...I.B.M/Papermaster lawsuit might hinge on not-yet-released technologies
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Electronista reports: “Recent filings in the Apple-IBM-Papermaster case reveal that IBM is potentially raising a flag due to an upcoming technology that the company fears could be compromised by Mark Papermaster’s employ at Apple. The technology, would allow portable consumer devices like the iPod to store exponentially more music, while also cutting battery drain to […]
Continue reading...Papermaster wasn’t Apple’s first choice to replace “Father of iPod”
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
AppleInsider has the fascinating inside scoop over here.
Continue reading...Apple puts warning in new iPhone commercials
Monday, November 10, 2008
In Apple’s latest iPhone commercials, they’ve put a subtle warning on the bottom that informs viewers that the iPhone sequence they’re about to see has been sped up. Now, this might seem a bit pointless, but keep in mind that there is already pending litigation against Apple for supposedly ‘misleading’ consumers as to the speed […]
Continue reading...Judge orders I.B.M. executive to stop working for Apple immediately
Saturday, November 8, 2008
A U.S. District Court in New York has ordered former IBM executive Mark Papermaster to immediately stop working for Apple. Papermaster was recently wooed away from IBM after being offered what he described as “a once in a lifetime opportunity”. Papermaster, a server expert and chip guru, was recently sued by IBM to prevent him […]
Continue reading...I.B.M. executive who moved to Apple responds to lawsuit
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mark Papermaster, the former I.B.M executive sued by his old company to prevent him from working with Apple, has asserted in court documents un-earthed by InformationWeek that IBM and Apple are not competitors as IBM does not manufacture consumer electronics. “To the best of my knowledge, IBM does not design, manufacture or market consumer electronic […]
Continue reading...Apple’s legal response isn’t sufficient for Norwegian officials
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Apple’s answer to a legal proceeding in Norway has failed to impress Norwegian officials, and the case will most likely come before the country’s Market Counsel. The legal proceeding was initially initiated by a Norwegian consumer advocate who took issue with Apple’s failure to open up its iTunes store to other music players. It’s not […]
Continue reading...iPod chief leaves as IBM executive joins Apple as Device Engineer
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
MacRumors is reporting that Tony Fadell, long credited as the ‘father’ of the iPod, has recently left Apple to spend more time with his family. In a related story, Mark Papermaster, the high profile processor design expert from I.B.M, will be hired to replace Fadell and will join Apple as a device engineer. The New […]
Continue reading...I.B.M sues top executive to prevent him leaving for Apple
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The New York Times is reporting that I.B.M is suing one of its former executives to prevent him from leaving and working for Apple. According to I.B.M., the executive, whose name is Mark Papermaster, was one of their top managers and possesses a significant amount of confidential and proprietary information. I.B.M. asserts that Papermaster is […]
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
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