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The iPad Mini Not to be outdone by the Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7, Apple is attempting to enter into the 7-inch category of tablets. However, it faces quite a few challenges, including a higher price tag. The iPad Mini starts at $330 for the 16GB version and only goes up from there. This brings it close to twice the cost of its Android counterparts after tax. The Mini also doesn’t feature any other new tech, as it is comprised mostly of the same parts found in the old iPad 2....

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Re/code has received a statement from Apple about the alleged hacking incidents. Natalie Kerris says: As is the norm with Apple’s public facing commentary, the company has not said much about the situation. Somehow, compromising personal pictures of several celebrities have leaked online and many are blaming iCloud as the root cause. The events are muddled by the fact that some of the reported claims have transpired to be fake Photoshopped images, although some — like the images of Jennifer Lawrence — have been confirmed to be legitimate....

Apple officially enabled its Up-to-Date program after launching the new operating system, but some who tried to receive their free upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion immediately ran into problems. Many redemption codes were apparently coming up invalid, so Apple said it would replace the invalid codes over the next three days. At least a half dozen commenters in the MacRumors Forum claim Apple sent the replacement codes today, but, unfortunately, the codes are for the “OS X Server components of Mountain Lion rather than Mountain Lion itself....

Apple has quietly added a server-side API to CloudKit, following an announcement on the developer news blog. This will enable developers to add a lot of functionality to apps powered by CloudKit, enabling developers to interact with the iCloud CloudKit database outside of user interaction with iOS, Mac or web apps. The web service API enables developers to run independent code on servers that can add, delete and modify records in the CloudKit stack....

Per the Wall Street Journal, Apple and Google are leading the pack for bids for Kodak’s patents. CNBC shares another bit from the WSJ’s story, shedding light on the other bidders: — Dennis K. Berman (@dkberman) July 27, 2012 The Wall Street Journal has now published its full story: — CNBC (@CNBC) July 27, 2012 Apple Inc., AAPL +1.79% Microsoft Corp. MSFT +2.04% and Intellectual Ventures Management LLC, a patent aggregation firm, are teaming to form one bidding group, the people said....

Apple co-founder and visionary CEO Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56. Apple posted the following statement on their website: Below are pieces of remembrance from some of the people surrounding Steve Jobs. Statement issued by Apple’s Board of Directors: We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives....

At the end of February, Apple announced it was suspending Apple Pay in Russia due to the war against Ukraine. While Visa and Mastercard cards were made immediately unavailable, the Russian Mir card was still working with Apple’s own payment service, but not anymore. Reuters reported that Russia’s home-grown system Mir “remained connected to Apple Pay until that access was removed on Thursday, according to Russia’s National Card Payment System (NSPK)....

Apple announced earlier this month that Apple Camp was going virtual for 2020, and today, registration for the at-home sessions has opened. Parents and kids interested in signing up can apply on Apple’s website and download a free Activity Book. Apple Camp normally takes place as creative activities for kids in Apple’s retail stores, but just like WWDC, the experience is a bit different this year. The new Apple Camp at Home Activity Book is a 38-page guide filled to the brim with three fun creative projects for the whole family....

Apple’s announcement that developers will be able to keep 85% of subscription revenue after the first year seemed to leave some questions unanswered. In particular, Phil Schiller’s examples appeared to contradict descriptions on Apple’s own website. MacWorld has now spoken with Apple to clarify the position, and it seems to be good news for developers. The position does still leave some uncertainty, however, as the terms ‘make sense’ and ‘ongoing value’ are subjective ones....

Apple has closed the signing window for iOS 8.1 on compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models, thereby eliminating the ability for users to downgrade to the software version. iOS 8.1.1, seeded as an over-the-air update a few weeks ago, is now the earliest software version that devices can be restored to. If you are currently using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that is running iOS 8.1, keep in mind that you will be unable to ever go back to that software version if you upgrade at this point....

Apple, alongside viral video sharing app TikTok, skipped a congressional hearing today that focused on the relationship between the tech industry and China. The absence of an Apple representative drew ire from some lawmakers at today’s hearing. As reported by The Washington Post, two empty chairs at the witness table today served to represent the absence of Apple and TikTok. Right from the start, Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, took issue with the absence of the two companies....

Apple is now facing yet another antitrust investigation, adding to those already under way in the US and Europe. The latest one is in Russia, and while the investigation is new, the controversy isn’t — relating to the way that Apple handles third-party parental control apps… As Reuters explains, the accusation is that Apple is limiting competition for one of its own apps, Screen Time. The controversy began in the US in 2018, when Apple started clamping down on third-party parental control apps....

Following last month’s preview of Apple TV+, Apple has now hired Molly Thompson to be its head of documentaries. Thompson previously founded A&E Indie Films and has worked on a handful of documentaries and films throughout her career. As first reported by Variety, Thompson founded A&E Indie Films, which is the feature film production unit of A+E Networks. She also served as the head of documentary films for A+E. Here are some of the recent films on which she has worked, according to Variety:...

Apple is gearing up for smartphone battle with Nokia at the International Trade Commission, hiring a crack team of patent expert lawyers to argue its case in one of a series of landmark patent cases afflicting the smartphone industry. Apple and Nokia are both alleging intellectual property violations on the part of the other, with both firms using these as big sticks in an attempt to prevent US imports of competing handsets....

The companies refer to them as distinct regions or countries, instead of part of China … Reuters reports that the accusation appears in a report written by a think-tank with links to the Chinese government. Hong Kong was returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997, at the expiry of a 99-year lease. As part of the negotiations, it was agreed that Hong Kong could operate as a semi-autonomous region, with its own laws and administrative arrangements largely unchanged from British rule....

Buried in today’s WWDC announcements is a new app from Apple. Seemingly a replacement for iTunes Connect, Apple has introduced a new App Store Connect app for developers, and it’s available on the App Store today… The app offers similar functionality to iTunes Connect. It allows developers to manage their iOS applications, view download and update trends, receive notifications for user reviews, and more. Here’s how Apple describes the application:...

After two weeks to the launch of the latest iOS 5.1.3 developer beta, Apple has released their final version for its consumers today. The note mentions some bug fixes but still, if any more updates come by, we’ll let you know as the iOS 12.1.3 is also soon rolling out to its users. Apple also plans on releasing a new software update for their HomePod with iOS 12.1.3. This version has been in developing mode since December and looks shall soon be part of the new release updates as per an Apple smart speaker....

Sony is buying out Ericsson’s piece of the venture and the group is folding into Sony Electronics. Teixeira started at Apple this month. Internally at Apple, he is “Latin America General Manager,” but to the greater world he’s “Head of Latin America.” He will be operating out of Apple’s small Coral Gables Florida office at 1 Alhambra Plaza Suite 700. He has nine reports at that office. A mid-2009 profile listed some background on his appointment at Sony:...

A couple of hours ago, Apple sent out emails asking registered Apple developers to submit their tvOS apps for the Apple TV, using the GM seeds of tvOS and Xcode 7.1. Although several thousand developer kits are out in the wild, the App Store app is yet to appear for these users. It may come online over-the-air and just ‘appear’ like Apple TV channels do, or there may be a small software update in the next few days to add the application....