The long-standing partnership between Nike and Apple has been beneficial for both companies, and Nike’s chief executive hinted on Friday that additional projects were in the works even as Apple encroaches on Nike’s territory.
Source: Apple Insider
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Nintendo plans to release 5 smartphone games within next two years
Legendary video game maker Nintendo plans to take a “less is more” approach with its entrance into the smartphone gaming market, revealing this week that it only plans to release a handful of games within the next few years.
Source: Apple Insider
iPhone share of US market grows to 42.6% in March quarter
Apple slightly increased its lead as the most popular smartphone maker in the U.S. during the March quarter, while Samsung and Motorola lost ground, according to new data published on Friday.
Source: Apple Insider
Ericsson turns patent royalty spat with Apple into an international incident
Months after taking Apple to court in the U.S., Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has filed separate but related lawsuits in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands accusing Apple of using Ericsson patents without a legitimate license.
Source: Apple Insider
AppleInsider podcast discusses Apple Watch sales in Europe, ‘iPad Pro,’ plus special guests
This week’s all-new AppleInsider podcast features Daniel Eran Dilger sharing his experiences from Colette, one of the few fashion boutiques selling Apple Watches. We also discuss the latest ‘iPad Pro’ rumors, and special guests tech journalist Georgia Dow and Dell UX designer Jim Young join us for a talk on the Apple Watch.
Source: Apple Insider
LifeMap Solutions reports success in post to Apple’s ResearchKit blog
In the first third-party post to Apple’s ResearchKit blog, mobile health provider LifeMap Solutions reports seeing high rates of consent and participation due in large part to iOS and iPhone app “stickiness.”
Source: Apple Insider
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Fitbit files for $100 million IPO, warns of Apple Watch competition
San Francisco-based fitness tracking device maker Fitbit on Thursday announced it is preparing for an initial public offering that it hopes will raise at least $100 million.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor on par with Mio’s dedicated Alpha monitor
The heart rate sensor in the Apple Watch is nearly on par with Mio’s Alpha, a popular dedicated heart rate tracker also worn on the wrist, a new comparison of the two devices has found.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple cash reserves greater than those held by most US industries combined
The $178 billion in cash reserves Apple held at the end of 2014 was more than aggregate of every other non-financial U.S. industry sector, excluding the technology and medical industries, according to a Moody’s Investors Service study released on Thursday.
Source: Apple Insider