Apple is likely developing custom power management chips, working on the technology at facilities in Germany and the U.S., an analyst said on Tuesday.

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Swiss watch conglomerate Swatch is again under fire for allegedly capitalizing on successful Apple marketing. The watchmaker is being taken to court for emblazoning “Tick different” on certain watch models, a phrase Apple claims is a play on its 1990s “Think Different” ad campaign.

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Responding to a volley of patent royalty lawsuits initiated by Apple, Qualcomm on Monday escalated the legal battle with a countersuit claiming the litigation is a gambit seeking lower licensing fees.

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Apple’s mobile products continue to rise in popularity amongst U.S. teens, as fresh survey data from Piper Jaffray shows more than three out of every four teens now own an iPhone and even more intend to buy.

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Apple on Monday stopped signing iOS 10.2.1 and iOS 10.3, effectively cutting off downgrades for iPhone, iPad, and iPod owners who have already made the leap to iOS 10.3.1.

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Following their sudden removal from Apple Music and Spotify last Friday, most of Jay Z’s albums are now back on Apple’s service, but still missing from Spotify — for reasons unknown.

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Apple has lost its place at the top of Laptop Mag’s annual ranking of the best notebook brands after six years, with the MacBook producer dropping down to sixth place, after being penalized over the high cost of its products and the apparent need to acquire dongles to expand its connectivity.

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Apple on Monday issued second betas of iOS 10.3.2 and macOS 10.12.5 to developers, paving the way for what are likely to be minor bugfixes and security improvements for Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Simultaneously, the company released second betas of watchOS 3.2.2 and tvOS 10.2.1.

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With an eye toward next-generation 5G wireless cellular connectivity, networking giant AT&T on Monday announced it will purchase Straight Path Communications for $1.6 billion.

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Shoppers looking for the lowest prices on 13″ MacBook Airs can save $200 this week with special financing offers. MacMall is also knocking $5 off Apple’s new 2017 32GB iPad (Wi-Fi) in Silver with units in stock. Refurbished iPhone 5s devices (GSM unlocked) are discounted to $99.99 as well.

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