APPLE NEWS

Gameloft has updated Asphalt 7: Heat with two new special events, two new cars, and a new limited-time track.

Best Buy is offering a free $25 gift card with the purchase of an iPhone 5.

Wired has published some aerial photos of construction on Apple's new data center next to Facebook's in Prineville, Oregon.

Apple is now quoting January as the estimated ship time for new 27-inch iMac orders.

The iPhone 5 finally made its debut in South Korea today launching to a healthy crowd of excited fans.

At a hearing to consider Samsung's request to overturn Apple's billion dollar victory due to alleged juror misconduct, U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh said she thinks it's time for global peace.

Apple's launch of the iPad mini and iPad 4 in Beijing saw no line ups.

NBC has posted the full Rock Center interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Apple has confirmed an issue experienced by some users when trying to update their Apple TV to iOS 5.1.1 over Ethernet.

NBC has aired some teaser clips ahead of its Rock Center interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Which.co.uk has published two infographics comparing the battery life of 10-inch and 7-inch tablets.

Following the announcement that T-Mobile would carry Apple devices in 2013, the company presented some of its plans to analysts.

Google has released big update to its Google Shopper app that brings a new UI with faster navigation and larger images.

Apple has updated Compressor to fix uploading of files larger than 1GB to Vimeo.

The SoundCloud app for iOS has been updated with Reports, a new search, improved Facebook integration, and more.

Apple has updated Motion to fix an issue with image units when saving projects and improve support for working with multiple documents on dual displays.

Apple has updated Final Cut Pro X to fix numerous bugs and improve overall stability, performance and compatibility.

Apple has released its yearly '12 Days of Christmas' App for international customers.

Foxconn says its looking at expanding into America as Apple has announced that it will be spending $100 million to move a production line into the country.

Deutsche Telekom has announced that T-Mobile USA will begin selling Apple device in 2013.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out has been updated for the holidays with snow in Springfield, decorations, new buildings, and new characters.

Christopher Carani, a partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, notes that five big issues will be decided at a major hearing today for Apple vs. Samsung.

Google has announced a new feature for its social network called Google+ Communities.

Gameloft has released Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Google has released an update to its recently acquired Snapseed app making it free, adding Google+ sharing, and introducing a new filter.

Evernote has released an update to its iOS app that brings Evernote Business support.

Apple has managed to improve iPad mini ship times to one week even as the holiday season approaches.

In an interview with Brian Williams airing tonight on NBC Rock Center, Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about bringing select Mac production back to the U.S. and hints at the future.

Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that the company is spending $100 million to bring some Mac production to the U.S.

Samsung has submitted a partially redacted version of the Apple/HTC patent settlement agreement into the public record.

Rockstar Games has released Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in the U.S. App Store.

Twitterrific 5, a complete redesign of the popular Twitter client, is now available for download.

Gameloft has posted a trailer for its upcoming Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour game for iOS.

Nokia today introduced the Nokia Lumia 620, the third and most affordable in its range of Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

Damn You Auto Correct has unveiled their Top 11 list of the funniest auto correct texts of 2012.

Sonos has released an app update that allows you to stream music content straight from your iOS device to your Sonos system.

Verizon notes that it has been two years since the launch of its 4G LTE network and offers some stats on its service.

Samsung dominates the Top 10 Most Viral Tech Ads of 2012, according to a VisibleMeasures report.

Casio has announced the release of the G-Shock Bluetooth Low Energy Smart Watch that connects to your iPhone.

Microsoft has posted an update to its Xbox SmartGlass app that brings iPhone 5 support.

Apple Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Service, Eddy Cue, sold off 15,000 shares of AAPL last week worth about $8.76 million.

Apple will reportedly release an update to iTunes 11 that will bring back the duplicate finder and fix an issue with streaming cloud-based movies to the Apple TV.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt tells the WSJ that Apple and Google handle disputes between the companies 'the adult way'.

Apple is rumored to be working on a radio service that would compete with Pandora; however, a recent report says deals for the service are 'nowhere near' completed.

It appears that the iTunes Store Russia is displaying the official .xxx directory to users which features giant ads for escorts and pornographic content.

Photos of the iPhone 5S rear housing have allegedly leaked already.

Check out this Nickelback Instagram parody music video by College Humor.

The Onion is reporting that Apple has promised to fix glitches in its Maps app by rearranging the Earth's geography.