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Monday June 11, 2012

Hey Celebs, Are You Lonesome Tonight? Siri's Gotcha

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Opinion

All Tech Considered

Hey Celebs, Are You Lonesome Tonight? Siri's Gotcha

June 11, 2012 • The latest iPhone Siri ads, featuring actors Samuel L. Jackson, John Malkovich and Zooey Deschanel, are entertaining enough — if you enjoy watching people talking to themselves. Sure, Apple seems to be pushing its smartphone, but the subtler message may be about something else.

Wednesday May 30, 2012

Inside NPR.org

Introducing the Planet Money iPhone App

May 30, 2012 • The Planet Money app for iPhone is now live in the app store.

Monday March 19, 2012

Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple

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All Tech Considered

Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple

March 19, 2012 • Apple announced Monday that for the first time since the mid-1990s the company will start paying a dividend. At the end of 2011, Apple had almost $100 billion in cash burning a hole it its pocket, and investors have been clamoring for the company to start sharing the wealth.

Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple

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Tuesday January 24, 2012

The Two-Way

Apple Sold 37 Million iPhones Last Quarter, 7 Million More Than Expected

January 24, 2012 • The company earned $13.1 billion in the quarter ended Dec. 31, a record. Sales of iPads were also up — soaring 111 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.

Friday December 2, 2011

Shots - Health News

Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

December 2, 2011 • When it was discovered earlier this week that Apple's new iPhone assistant had trouble telling users where to find abortion providers, abortion rights groups immediately cried foul.

Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

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Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question

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Shots - Health News

Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question

December 2, 2011 • Apps that track personal health information can be really convenient. But they may be a big privacy risk. App makers aren't controlled by federal health privacy laws, so what they do with sensitive information is up to them.

Saturday October 22, 2011

Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?

For real: Fisher-Price's Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case protects an iPhone while baby plays with apps.

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Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?

October 22, 2011 • Research suggests that toddlers under 2 don't learn from television — and in fact, TV viewing, even in the background, could harm their development. But what about content on mobile screens? The answer may depend on how you're using them.

Tuesday October 4, 2011

Apple marketing executive Phil Schiller describes the new iPhone 4S's camera, which includes 1080p HD video, at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.

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