APPLE NEWS

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt confidently declares that Google is winning the war for mobile.

VR-Zone has published a chart that purports to reveal Intel's plans for its Haswell architecture set to launch in 2013.

Apple recently launched its iTunes Store in 56 new countries. At launch only four had access to movies. That list has now expanded to include 42 countries.

Gilt, a popular shopping app, has released a major update to its iPad app that brings a redesign, local offers, filtered searching, and more.

Samsung has put up an advertising display on George Street in Sydney following wide spread coverage of an issue in Apple Maps that was getting motorists lost in Australia.

Yahoo has just released a new version of its Flickr app for iOS that features a complete redesign and photo filters.

Customers who pre-ordered the 27-inch iMac have started receiving delivery of the new desktop.

The WSJ is reporting that Apple is working with component suppliers in Asia to test several television set designs.

Adobe has released an update to Photoshop Express for iOS making Borders Pack free and introducing Autocorrect.

TIME Magazine has named the iPhone 5 as the gadget of the year.

Rovio has announced an official Angry Birds movie which will be produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me) and be released in summer 2016.

Apple has updated Find My iPhone to provide driving directions to your lost device.

Twitter has released an update to its iOS app that brings Photo Filters.

Fantastical for iPhone has been updated with default alarms, Facebook badges, improved scrolling performance, and other fixes.

Microsoft is reportedly in a 'Cold War' with Apple over the future of SkyDrive on iOS.

Alex Saretzky has posted his concept for a redesign of Notification Center.

Angry Birds is celebrating its third birdday with 30 new levels, birdday cake, and Pink Bird.

Foxconn's effort to automate its plants is facing challenges due to high costs and rapid changes in technology.

Following a redesign to its mail service, Yahoo has released a Yahoo! Mail app for the iPhone.

Gameloft has posted a behind the scenes look at Asphalt 7: Heat.

In an extensive interview with FORTUNE, Google CEO Larry Page makes some comments about the relationship between the two companies.

Adobe has announced an update to Creative Cloud that features over a dozen exclusive new features for Adobe Photoshop.

Uber, an app to request a private car, has been updated with a new design, fare estimates, detailed in-app receipts, and more.

Apple has fixed an inaccuracy with Maps that stranded motorists in the middle of Murray-Sunset National Park, Australia.

Adobe has released an update to Photoshop and Illustrator that brings Retina Display support.

Twitter has announced new photo features for its service that lets you edit, filter, and refine your images.

Instagram has been updated with several new features including a new filter entitled, 'Willow'.

Apple has released Mac Mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 to address HDMI video flicker issues.

T-Mobile has announced 4G iPhone coverage for Atlanta, Seattle and Minneapolis areas.

As holiday tablet battles heat up, Amazon is offering $50 off the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD for today only.

Microsoft's support site is leaking references to currently unreleased Office apps for iOS.

Apple has started shipping pre-orders for the 27-inch iMac. Delivery estimates are as early as December 13th.

Apple appears to have accidentally pushed holiday app category banners to the Apple TV.

Analyst Peter Misek with Jefferies says there are iPhone 6 prototypes floating around, including one with a giant screen.

Jefferies analyst Peter Misek says Apple is planning to release the iPhone 5S in June of 2013.

The BBC News app has been updated with support for the taller iPhone 5.

Australian police have issued a warning to motorists after numerous individuals became stranded by following incorrect directions from Apple Maps.

Twitter has confirmed that Instagram has disabled photo integration with the service.

Best Buy is discounting all its iPhone 5 models by $50 when you sign up for a two year contract.

Square has released an update to Square Register and Square Wallet that brings support for gift cards from Square Wallet, Passbook, and QR codes.

Twitter is reportedly pushing hard to release an app update that will bring Instagram-like photo filters by the holidays.

The latest beta of Apple TV firmware released on December 3rd features full support for Bluetooth keyboards.

Apple may be planning to manufacture the Mac Pro in the U.S.A. as part of a recently announced $100 million investment to bring some production back to the country.

Apple has announced that it's spending $100 million to bring some production back to the U.S. A factory of this size is estimated to employ around 200 workers.

Apple and Google have reportedly teamed up to offer Kodak $500 million for its patents.

The Apple online store is now listing the iPhone 5 as 'In Stock' for various countries including the U.S.

The U.S. patent office has preliminarily Invalidated the famous 'Steve Jobs Patent' on the iPhone, also known as the Touch Screen Patent

Draw Something Pro, a new edition of the popular iOS game, has been launched for iPad.