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Facebook's Face-Melting Fast European Network May 14, 2012 
Today in international tech news: Ahead of its upcoming IPO, Facebook taps a Swedish telecommunications company to build and operate a massive pan-European optical network. Elsewhere, Change.org launches a UK platform, Apple decides to drop "4G" from the third-generation iPad, and Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin renounces his U.S. citizenship.
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Proview and Apple: A Tale of Two Lawsuits May 11, 2012 
A Chinese company that claims it owns the rights to the iPad name reportedly refused to settle its claims against Apple for $16 million. The company, Shenzhen Proview Technology, was apparently offered $16 million by representatives of Apple to drop its challenge of Apple's right to use the iPad trademark in China.
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iPad: Desperately Seeking Guest Mode May 10, 2012 
After you get over the worry that kids or grandmothers are going to drop your iPad and then accidentally trod on it or stab it with the leg of a walker, other problems quickly arise: For instance, what sort of iMessage or Reminder is going to pop up from your crass buddy and mortify your grandma? Which email from the friend who won't stop sending the joke emails is going show up in front of a kid?
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AK-7 MIDI Keyboard Knows the Music but Mumbles the Words May 08, 2012 
Apple's Garage Band for Mac is loaded with an array of virtual instruments. The application is capable of imitating brass, strings, winds and percussion, as well as a whole stable of fully synthesized noises with names like "Synchro Nice" and "Future Flute."
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New Wireless Carrier? Apple Could Face Grueling Uphill Climb May 02, 2012 
Will Apple become a wireless service provider? Absolutely, contends Whitey Bluestein, writer of GigaOm's Apple blog. But that prediction has been met with widespread disagreement as well as some support. In his blog, Bluestein outlined what he believes will be Apple's roadmap for getting into the wireless business. First, it will start selling data packages for the iPad.
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The MacPad Will Come - but Software Convergence Will Come First April 26, 2012 
Despite all the fantastic numbers delivered by Apple when it revealed its latest fiscal quarterly profits this week -- such as an eye-popping 94 percent net profit year-to-year increase -- one question and one rambling answer from Apple CEO Tim Cook made me sit up in my chair. The question: Will Apple create a converged iPad/MacBook with a built-in keyboard?
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German Court Puts YouTube on the Hook for Copyright Sins April 20, 2012 
Today in international tech news: Legal battles galore. In the latest go-around between Germany and Google, a German court rules that YouTube is responsible for copyrighted materials uploaded by users. Meanwhile, courts in Europe and Australia address the issue of ISP liability, a website called "Facebox" ticks off you-know-who, and Apple defends itself in a 3G/4G snafu.
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Apple's Wall Street Winning Streak Hits a Pothole April 18, 2012 
Apple's weeks-long roll on Wall Street went off the rails this week and last as share prices significantly dropped over a five-day period, jumping back to life Tuesday. The stock dipped to US$580.13 at Monday's close, down 9.9 percent from its highest point of $644 on April 10. It was the fifth consecutive day of decline for the company.
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CDC Launches Pivotal for iPad April 16, 2012 
CDC Software Corporation, an enterprise software provider of on-premises and cloud technologies, has just released Pivotal CRM for iPad, an application that enables users to access CRM information whenever and wherever they need it. "Today, CRM is going in two distinct directions," said Jason Rushforth, front office president for CDC Software.
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Why iPhone Users Hate Mobile WiFi Slightly Less Than Android Users Do April 12, 2012 
A cool study caught my attention recently. It says that iPhones have significantly higher rates of WiFi utilization than Android phones in the U.S. and the UK. I immediately found that point weird, because after all, most Android smartphones also come with contracts that require users to pay for a data plan.
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iPhone Lucre and iPad Cash Form Raging River of Revenue April 11, 2012 
Apple's market capitalization passed the $600 billion milestone Tuesday, a first for the company. Shares of the stock went as high as $644 on Tuesday, putting Apple's market cap at $600.2 billion. The company is riding on record product sales, especially with its iPhone 4S and new iPad, as well as the announcement that an investor dividend is coming.
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Tapose Is a Good Idea Gone Bad April 06, 2012 
Tapose is a great idea for a tablet app that was pushed out the door too soon. After four months in the Apple review process, the journal software arrived at the App Store recently, but it still doesn't seem ready for prime time. On a first-generation iPad, it's often unresponsive, buggy and prone to frequent crashes.
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Data-Chugging iPads vs. Stingy Carriers: Something's Gotta Give April 05, 2012 
I have an odd mix of loyalty and mistrust with AT&T and Verizon -- my iPhone uses AT&T and has since I stood in line for the first version in 2007, and my iPad 2 uses Verizon. While I appreciate the incredible, magical ability to make phone calls and communicate from odd corners of the world as I travel, I also feel as if they don't really care much about their customers.
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iPad: Hot Sales, Harsh Spotlight March 28, 2012 
Apple CEO Tim Cook has traveled to China, hoping to bolster investment in the enormous Eastern market. Emerging markets are critical for many tech companies, and Apple already has its foot in the door in China. Factories located there are vital manufacturers for the company. The country also represents a potentially huge sales opportunity in which Apple is trying to invest deeper.
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Meg Whitman vs. Tim Cook by the Numbers March 26, 2012 
Last week was an interesting week. Apple announced what appears to be a penis iron in the new iPad, and folks are burning through their monthly 4G data plans in a few hours. Tim's having his first Antennagate moment, and Steve Jobs he isn't. On the other hand, Meg Whitman announced her first major restructuring since taking over HP. Whitman appears to have Carly Fiorina's vision and can execute, which bodes well.
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Another iThing, Another iTempest March 24, 2012
The debut of the latest iPad was once again an orgy of revenue for Apple. The company claims 3 million were sold in the opening weekend, and that certainly does sound like a lot. But just as iPad sales are running hot, apparently so are the iPads themselves. Some users claim the devices are growing alarmingly warm in their hands during heavy use.
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