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Apple’s App Store is doing well thanks to the successful launch of the iPhone 4S. For the second month in a row, it posted record downloads among the top 200 free apps, with around 5.6 million per day, according to mobile app marketing firm Fiksu. Read More »

In its fight with Android hardware-makers, Apple almost seems to see itself as a noble hero fighting a nefarious villain bent on stealing its identity and reputation. But just or not, is the fight one that makes sense to Apple from a practical and business standpoint? Read More »

 
 

Apple’s iTunes Match is a great, but potentially hard-to-grasp service, and many people have questions. That’s why it’s welcome that Apple introduced an instructional page detailing exactly what iTunes Match provides and how it works over the holiday weekend. Read More »

Apple will be launching 32- and 37-inch versions of a dedicated Apple television set in the second or third quarter of 2012, according to supply chain sources speaking to DigiTimes on Tuesday. Apple will be focusing on those two sizes initially, the sources claim. Read More »

Apple’s plans for a 7-inch iPad are a very hot topic heading into the new year, but they may not bear any tangible fruit for consumers in 2012. A Wedge Partners analyst doesn’t think it’s in the cards. Instead, Apple might offer a cheaper iPad 2. Read More »

Apple has finally made it very clear exactly which media content can be made available in the cloud in which countries for Automatic Downloads and Apple TV streaming, as well as listing the 17 countries where iTunes Match is available. Read More »

Cables that do the job of more than one are a noble breed of accessory, and Innergie’s Magic Cable Duo cuts down on the need for both multiple cables and external adapters. Here are my impressions of Innergie’s versatile mobile charging accessory after a week’s use. Read More »

Apple’s iPhone 4S has propelled Cupertino’s smartphone share back to growth in many markets, including Britain, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released Thursday. But Apple’s latest smartphone isn’t leading to runaway success everywhere, owing in part to economic concerns. Read More »

The Apple TV can quickly be configured to turn any HDTV into a stunning holiday decoration, even without iTunes credentials. In addition to an HDTV and Apple TV, all you really need is connectivity to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and an HDMI cable Read More »

Amazon updated its Kindle software for the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch on Tuesday, introducing new features that ensure its app stays on the top of the e-reader pile, even now that it has its own tablet platform available in the Kindle Fire. Read More »

According to a new report from app market research firm Distimo, the App Store, which has traditionally been dominated by U.S. downloads, is seeing another major driving force on the rise as more and more Chinese shoppers pick up iOS devices. Read More »

Apple issued a recall for its first-generation iPod nano devices back in November. At first, it looked like Apple intended to replace all the recalled units with refurbished equivalent models, but new reports suggest at least some users will be getting current, sixth-generation devices instead. Read More »

More Must Reads

Apple’s iTunes got a small but handy feature update on Tuesday, and also iTunes content partner Sony Pictures Television has provided an early Christmas gift that’s perfect for filling any downtime you may have as a result of the holidays. Read More »

Apple’s television plans were outlined in somewhat greater detail in a report by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. All those plans might be for naught, however thanks to lackluster demand for connected TVs. But there are a few good reasons Apple could beat the odds. Read More »

After a bit of a false start last night, iTunes Match has begun rolling out officially in international iTunes Stores. As of this writing, it appears to be active at least in Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Ireland, France and Spain. Read More »

If it seemed on late Wednesday like Apple’s rollout of iTunes Match to basically every international iTunes market was too good to be true, that’s because it was. Apple is telling customers on Thursday that beyond Brazil and the U.S., Match “will not function.” Read More »

Apple is apparently in the process of setting up iTunes Match for international customers. According to reports, users can now access the iTunes Match sign-up page from this direct link. As of this writing, it was working here in Canada, where Match costs $27.99 annually. Read More »

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