APPLE NEWS

Apple has introduced official 'Add to Passbook' badges for websites and apps that support its new Passbook application.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a preliminary ruling that rejects Apple's 'pinch-to-zoom' patent upon re-examination.

Evernote for Mac has been updated with various improvements including a new related notes features, drag and drop notes, and more.

TIME Magazine has posted a profile of Apple CEO Tim Cook as their Runner-Up to Person of the Year.

Samsung is set to displace Nokia as the world's largest manufacturer of cellphones and extend its lead over Apple in smartphones.

Nokia is reportedly in talks with Microsoft, Qualcomm and Compal Electronics to resume development of a 10-inch Windows RT tablet which would be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February.

Flickr has updated its new iOS app with improved sharing, new notifications, bug fixes, and more.

The TuneIn Radio app has been updated with a new design for iPad listeners and will now pick up right where you left off when you resume listening.

Verizon has launched a Redbox Instant movie and video streaming app for iOS.

CloudOn now brings Microsoft Office to your iPhone and iPad mini, linking it to your Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive accounts.

Credit Card Compare has released its concept for an Apple credit card.

Fruit Ninja has been updated with support for the iPhone 5 and adds new blades, backgrounds and challenges.

Kodak has agreed to sell its digital imaging patents to two groups of bidders that includes Apple, Google, and Samsung.

RBC Capital Markets analyst Doug Freedman has released a note suggesting that Apple is moving up production of the next generation iPad mini.

An ITC judge has ruled that Apple didn't violate a Google/Motorola patent for a sensor that prevents accidental hang-ups.

Wunderlist, a popular to-do application, has received a major update for iPhone and Mac OS X.

Foursquare has released an app update that aims to help you make the most of where you are.

Facebook has announced that its mobile ads can now install iOS apps without forcing users to leave the Facebook app and launch the App Store.

Google has announced an iTunes Match like feature for Google Play at no cost to users.

The Garmin and Navigon apps have been updated with iCloud Sync, Foursquare integration, and Glympse.

IGB, a Brazilian consumer electronics maker, has announced that it will begin selling a line of Android smartphones under the brand 'IPHONE'.

Rovio has updated Angry Birds Rio with 24 new levels and new power-ups.

Lima Sky has released a 2.0 version of their Doodle Jump Christmas Special game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Apple has just released iOS 6.0.2 for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini.

Apple has updated its Supplier Responsibility report with details on its progress to addressing excessive work hours.

Groupon has updated its iOS app with a new Nearby tab and Personal and Grouponicus Deals Collections.

Google has updated its Blogger app with the ability to save posts as Drafts, iPhone 5 support, and Analytics.

Apple has announced free next-day shipping on everything in the store for those looking to get products in time for the holidays.

Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy Grand smartphone that features a 5-inch display.

Samsung has withdrawn its requests for injunctions against Apple for standards-essential patent infringement in Germany, the UK, France, Italy and the Netherlands.

Viber has been updated with an optimized design for the iPhone including a new keypad, group conversations of up to 40 participants, and more.

Judge Lucy Koh has denied Apple's request for a permanent injunction against Samsung devices found infringing its patents.

Judge Lucy Koh has denied Samsung's request for a retrial of the Apple vs. Samsung case in which the company was found guilty of copying Apple's iPhone.

Apple is reportedly in early discussions to integrate data from Foursquare into its Maps application.

Sprint today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the approximately 50 percent stake in Clearwire it does not currently own for $2.97 per share, equating to a total payment to Clearwire shareholders, other than Sprint, of $2.2 billion.

Camera+ for iPad has been updated with a new high quality photo setting.

Letterpress, a word game for iOS, has been updated with Share Replays, a better dictionary, and other improvements.

Apple has released an EFI update for the new iMac and the 13-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro.

Google has announced that its Maps app for iOS was downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours after release.

Rhapsody has finally launched its app for the iPad and iPad mini.

Facebook is reportedly testing an app similar to Snapchat that will let users send impermanent photo messages to one another.

Apple has released Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0, an update that improves compatibility when using the 5GHz band in Wi-Fi for late 2012 Macs.

AppsFire has posted an infographic that offers a look back at the performance of the Apple App Store in 2012.

Facebook has announced that it is updating its app today to improve discovery of nearby places your friends like.

Google has released a new app called 'YouTube Capture' that makes it easy to film and share videos.

IBM predicts that in 5 years, machines will emulate human senses, each in their own special way.

Apple has seeded a new beta of iOS 6.1 to developers alongside new beta software for the Apple TV and Xcode 4.6 Developer Preview 4.

Jeremy Allaire, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Brightcove, details his vision for an Apple Television.