Apple iPod Patent Lawsuit on Horizon

April 18th, 2006 Burst.com has filed a countersuit against Apple Computer claiming that the iTunes software, the iPod and the Quicktime streaming software all infringe on patents held by Burst.com. Burst is asking for royalties as well as an injunction.

January 12th, 2006 The US Patent and Trademark Office has declared that patents Microsoft holds on file allocation tables (FAT) are valid. Unfortunately Linux OS uses FAT file system.

March 13th, 2009 Whenever there is a news of Apple, it is big by all means. So when we got to know that iPod Shuffle 3rd generation was being man-handled by iFixit, we couldn't but go and give it a check.

April 27th, 2009 This is what is called a lottery from Apple. Surprised? Well you should be, as Apple has always been known for taking away the extra pocket money from you with over priced product and not the other way around.

March 16th, 2009 After Apple's newest surprise of coming out with the 'smallest mp3 player the world has seen', i.e. the new iPod shuffle, now its time for apple accessories to live up to theirs.

October 5th, 2009 UW-Madison's patenting arm settles suit with IntelMADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison's patenting arm has settled its infringement lawsuit against computer chip maker Intel Corp.

June 6th, 2006 Apple admitted that "some MacBooks may have left the factory with a thin piece of clear plastic covering the rear vent". If your sparkling new MacBook is overly warm laptops and / or has constant fan operation then check if you have a thin plastic covering the vent.

January 28th, 2007 Fairplay DRM (an ironical name) actually restricts fair play by other music players. You are forced to buy an iPod if you want to listen to iTunes music.

September 21st, 2009 LONDON - Hate retuning your car radios again and again after losing your favourite channel during long journeys? Well, IBM's new software that connects the radio with the vehicle's satnav could be your ultimate saviour. In a recent patent application, IBM has claimed that merging car radios with satellite navigation systems could solve the above problem, and it could have safety benefits, too.

September 22nd, 2009 Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm PreSAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.

July 21st, 2009 Apple fiscal 3Q profit jumps 15 percentSEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. Sales of Mac computers grew while the rest of the personal-computer industry shrank.

October 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage Holdings Corp., a pioneer in Internet-based home phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. The free programs let users place calls that are routed over Vonage's network, at least for the international leg.

July 21st, 2009 Apple profit up 15 pct, helped by iPhones, laptopsSEATTLE — Apple Inc., the closest thing the tech industry has to a luxury brand, said Tuesday its profit jumped 15 percent in the most recent quarter despite the recession. IPhone revenue surged and reduced prices pushed laptop sales higher, even as the rest of the PC industry shrank.

July 22nd, 2009 Apple 3Q beats Street despite recessionSEATTLE — Apple Inc. seems to have missed the memo — you know, the one about the recession.

December 7th, 2008 Everyone was aware of Apple being one of the front runners in mobile phone industry, but no one could have guessed the acceleration with which it is turning the heat. The recent news is Apple has touched a ginormous 300Million apps download from their app stores.