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Growing privacy scrutiny of mobile could lead to legislation this year

Published: May 23, 2011

Mobile-focused firms such as Google, Facebook and Apple face growing regulatory scrutiny, with some sort of legislation looking increasingly likely.

Apple is most valuable global brand: study

Published: May 10, 2011

Apple surged past Google with an 84 percent increase in brand value over the past year to become the top brand on a ranking of the most valuable global brands.

Changes to iTunes app ranking algorithm will have wide impact: experts

Published: May 5, 2011

ITunes is rumored to have made modifications to its App Store ranking algorithm, now taking into account qualitative information such as reviews and frequency of usage on top of download statistics, according to ABI Research.

Why Amazon and Google have a leg-up on Apple

Published: May 2, 2011

By Dave Heaster

In this rant, I am going to point out what many of you already know – that the iVerse is under attack. By whom, you ask? By a pairing of unlikely conspirators: Google and Amazon.

Apple responds to recent location data collection inquiries

Published: April 28, 2011

With all of the buzz around Apple's location data collection practices, the company provided a Q&A to answer some questions and concerns that people have.

Maybelline bolsters lipstick sales via iAd campaign

Published: April 27, 2011

L’Oreal’s Maybelline is helping consumers find the perfect lipstick shade via an iAd campaign that promotes its new Color Sensational Lipcolor.

Legislators eyeing mobile location-based data collection practices

Published: April 26, 2011

Recent revelations about Google and Apple’s location-data collection activities on mobile are adding urgency to consumer and legislative privacy concerns.

Apple, Samsung go head-to-head over handset patents

Published: April 22, 2011

Apple Inc. has filed a lawsuit claiming that Samsung Electronics “slavishly” copied the iPhone and iPad for its Galaxy series of smartphones and tablets based on Google’s Android operating system.

Class-action suit against Apple could jeopardize in-app purchasing

Published: April 21, 2011

Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging that applications and games for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad with in-app purchasing for virtual goods or premium features are part of a “bait-and-switch scheme” targeting children.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases legendary exhibit via mobile app

Published: April 18, 2011

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. has launched its first application for Apple’s iPad and iPhone to showcase the “Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll” interactive exhibit.