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Apple Agrees To Hand Out $100 Million In iTunes Credits To Settle Lawsuit

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Apple Agrees To Hand Out $100 Million In iTunes Credits To Settle Lawsuit

February 26, 2013 • The lawsuit alleged Apple allowed children to make in-app purchases without the consent of an adult. Apple has agreed to give $5 of iTunes credit to about 23 million customers.

Watch Out: Apple Patent Hints At Something For Your Wrist

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Watch Out: Apple Patent Hints At Something For Your Wrist

February 21, 2013 • The rumor mill has been churning out speculation about what's next from Apple. The latest fodder comes from the Apple Insider blog, which found an Apple patent filing pointing to a smart watch with a flexible touchscreen display.

Book News: Chick-Lit Icon Bridget Jones Returns

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Book News: Chick-Lit Icon Bridget Jones Returns

February 6, 2013 • Also: What to do when a book makes you cry on public transportation; Amazon launches its own currency; and Ping Fu's memoir comes under attack.

What's Next, A Patent For The Lines Around Apple Stores?

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What's Next, A Patent For The Lines Around Apple Stores?

January 31, 2013 • Apple has trademarked its minimalist store design. Though it seems over the top, the company has good reason to protect its look: Fake Apple stores cropped up in China last year.

As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

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As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

January 28, 2013 • Up to 1 billion people in emerging markets will buy mobile phones in the coming years, and many will use them in lieu of a computer. While this might seem a natural opportunity for Apple, it may be a struggle for the tech giant to land these new customers.

As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

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In this Oct. 20, 2012 photo, people line up to enter a newly opened Apple Store in Beijing. Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter. Andy Wong/AP hide caption

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Exxon More Golden Than Apple Again

January 25, 2013 • Apple stock has dropped sharply since it announced earnings that disappointed analysts. Now the tech tastemaker is paying another price, losing its crown as the world's most valuable company to Exxon Mobil. Exxon's market capitalization totaled $417 billion Friday, $4 billion more than Apple's.

Bigwigs Out At Microsoft And Apple. Now What?

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Bigwigs Out At Microsoft And Apple. Now What?

November 13, 2012 • Steven Sinofsky and Scott Forstall, instrumental figures at two of the world's biggest tech companies, have left their positions. What does that mean for the future of those companies?

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Two Top Execs Out At Apple

October 29, 2012 • John Browett, the head of Apple's store operations, is leaving after just six months on the job. Scott Forstall, who's been at the company since 1997 and is seen as one of OS X's original architects, will leave next year. In the interim, he will serve as an adviser to CEO Tim Cook.

Hands On With The New iPad Mini: Lighter, Costlier Than Rivals

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Hands On With The New iPad Mini: Lighter, Costlier Than Rivals

October 23, 2012 • Apple unveils a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet. NPR's Laura Sydell gets a hand-on look and finds that the iPad mini is lighter and thinner than she expected. But starting at $329, is it too expensive to compete with other small tablets?

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'Amazing Scene' As Riot Shuts Foxconn Plant In China

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'Amazing Scene' As Riot Shuts Foxconn Plant In China

September 24, 2012 • Authorities say 2,000 workers went on a rampage over a "personal dispute." Some workers, though, are saying the dispute relates to on-going tensions at the factory where products are made for Apple and other high-tech giants.

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Do You Know The Way To San Jose? iPhone Users May Not

September 21, 2012 • Apple introduced its new mobile operating system along with its much-hyped iPhone 5. It includes a mapping service of its own, featuring Siri's voice. Problem is, she may not know where she's going. Complaints have been pouring in from around the globe about mislabeled and missing streets, towns and more.

Another iPhone, Another Day Of Long Lines And Big Hype

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Another iPhone, Another Day Of Long Lines And Big Hype

September 21, 2012 • Around the world, excited shoppers are in line to be among the first to get their hands on the iPhone 5.

New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

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New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

September 12, 2012 • While the new iPhone 5 has a number of new features designed to entice Apple loyalists into an upgrade, the decision to introduce a new connector could cause a bit of domestic chaos.

New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

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Do iPhone Announcements Get More Attention Than They Deserve?

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Do iPhone Announcements Get More Attention Than They Deserve?

September 12, 2012 • Excitement over the launch of Apple's sixth-generation iPhone might seem like a no-brainer. But since when did the announcement of a new smartphone become a national event by default?

Apple's Patent Win Could Alter Landscape Of Smartphone Industry

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Apple's Patent Win Could Alter Landscape Of Smartphone Industry

August 25, 2012 • The legal win over Samsung, and the more than $1 billion in damages awarded, could send rival phone makers scrambling to make their products less "Apple-like."