APPLE NEWS

The Apple developer kit for iOS 6 reportedly reveals that Yelp check-ins are to be integrated into the new Apple Maps application.

A hardware code dump from a next generation iPhone prototype reveals that the device has NFC capabilities.

The New York Times and Flipboard have announced a collaboration to deliver the latest news and journalism from the paper on Flipboard for iPad and iPhone starting Thursday, June 28.

Shazam for iPhone has received a minor update that lets you share your tags on your Facebook timeline.

Art Matsak has collected over 250 Steve Jobs videos and organized them to correspond to chapters in the Walter Isaacson biography.

Facebook has added a new feature to their iOS app that lets users find friends and potential friends nearby.

Apple has sent a message to MobileMe customers warning them that there is only 7 days left to transfer their data out of the service.

Powerguard is a new tweak that requires a password before allowing the powering off of your iPhone.

Google has announced that it's shutting down its Mac blog because support for Apple devices has become so mainstream.

MountainCenter, a tweak that brings Notification Center from OS X to iOS, is now available in Cydia.

Google SVP Jeff Huber says the company plans to provide an 'amazing' Google Maps experience on iOS.

A trial date has been set for a lawsuit from the U.S. government that accuses Apple and other book publishers of conspiring to set the prices of e-books.

MuscleNerd has announced that an upcoming update to RedSn0w will resolve issues for those who were unable to downgrade from the iPad baseband.

Watch the 'Dream Team' of iPhone hackers detail the Absinthe Jailbreak at HITB2012 in this video posted by the conference.

Google has reduced pricing for its Google Maps API following some high profile defects from the service.

Judge Richard Posner has dismissed the Apple vs. Motorola case with prejudice since neither company was able to present compelling proof of damages.

Instapaper developer Marco Arment reports that an iMac update is coming but it will not have a Retina Display.

Microsoft has not announced pricing for its new Surface tablet; however, a new report claims they will start at $599 for the RT model and $999 for the Pro model.

The official Wimbledon app for the 2012 Championships is now available for iPhone and iPod touch.

Vacation blackouts at an Apple tech support firm suggest OS X Mountain Lion will be released in late July.

A California judge has put limits on the number of exhibits Apple and Samsung are allowed to present when their patent infringement trial goes before a jury next month.

AllThingsD has posted the full session video of Ed Catmull, of Disney-owned Pixar, and Oracle's Larry Ellison remembering the legacy of Steve Jobs.

Radiolab, a popular radio show, has released an app for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Gameloft is discounting Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation to $0.99 for a limited time.

Microsoft reveals some of the steps it took to keep the Surface tablet secret while in development.

Satellite Eyes changes your wallpaper background to a satellite photo of your current location.

Facebook has hired Chris Weeldreyer, an eight year Apple employee, to be a product design manager for the company.

Shaheed Bilal, 29, has been sentenced to 4.5 to 9 years in jail for running a cybercrime ring that used fake credit cards to purchase more than $1,000,000 in iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks

Consumers who fully charge their iPad tablet every other day can expect to pay $1.36 for the electricity needed annually to power the device

Watch the 'Dream Team' of iPhone hackers present on the Corona Jailbreak at HITB2012.

Flipboard has been updated with Google+ and YouTube integration.

The Nike+ Running app has been updated with a new run summary, shoe tagging, and various other improvements.

Apple has expanded its App Store to 32 more countries as announced at WWDC.

Electronic Arts has updated FIFA Soccer 12 with support for the Retina Display iPad.

Launch Center Pro, an app for performing quick shortcuts on your iPhone, is now available in the App Store.

SYRE is a new watchband for the iPad nano that integrates Bluetooth for wireless audio.

LunaTik, the creators of the popular iPod nano watchband, have announced a premium protection case for the iPhone.

Ford has developed a Chrome Extension that automatically logs you into websites when your iPhone is nearby.

The popular Alien Blue Reddit client for iPhone has received a big update.

Microsoft may be working on its own branded smartphone in addition to the Windows Surface tablet recently announced.

Tapbots designer Mark Jardine has posted a photo of the upcoming Tweetbot app for Mac.

An Australian federal court judge has agreed to a proposed fine of $2.29 million against Apple for misleading consumers over the 4G capabilities of the new iPad.

Drobo today announced the Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini storage devices featuring Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, automated SSD acceleration, and enhanced hardware and software architectures.

MagSkin is a thin magnetic backing for your iPhone 4/4S that is seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Foxconn is reportedly accelerating its schedule for ordering television-sized LCD panels from Sharp.

Apple has reportedly begun a new discount program offering employees $500 off Macs and $250 off iPads.

Gameloft has released Asphalt 7: Heat, the latest title in its racing game series for iOS.

Tumblr has released a completely rebuilt app for the iPhone.