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The article discusses consumer-electronics maker Apple Inc.'s reliance on rival Samsung Electronics Co. for components of the smartphones and tablet computers it produces. In some instances Apple has few alternatives to Samsung for certain sophisticated parts. In June 2013 Apple signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for the latter to produce chips for Apple beginning in 2014.

The article discusses the June 10, 2013 presentations of the electronics company Apple Inc. at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California. Topics include an announced redesign of iPhone smartphone software, Apple share prices, competition for Apple, and the iTunes Radio music service. The executive Tim Cook's comments regarding innovation management are mentioned. INSET: Listening In.

The article discusses the consumer electronics and computer software development industry in the U.S. as of June 10, 2013, with a focus on a development conference held by Apple Inc. and an upgraded version of a mobile operating system (iOS). Topics include smartphones like the iPhone, hardware designer Jonathan Ive, and potential plans to develop a television.

The article discusses a June 4, 2013 ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission that smartphone maker Apple Inc. has violated a patent held by rival Samsung Electronics Co. If upheld, the decision would prevent importation into the U.S. of certain models of Apple's iPhone smartphones and iPad tablet computers.

The article discusses the activism of Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs. She has taken up the cause of immigration reform in the U.S., and to that end has lobbied the U.S. Congress and funded a documentary about undocumented immigrants. Before embracing the immigration issue she was a strong advocate for educational reform.

The article discusses competition in the high technology industries between the smartphone makers Samsung Electronics Co. and Apple Inc. as of May 2013. Topics include plans by the U.S. Department of Defense to grant security approvals for government agencies seeking to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Apple iPhones and iPads; communications security in the defense industries; and efforts by Samsung to recruit corporate and government customers.

The article discusses the financial performance of the electronics company Apple Inc. as of April 24, 2013. Topics include the sales of iPhone smartphones and iPad tablet computers, demand for Apple products, and the company's announcement of profit declines. The company's iOS operating system is mentioned.

The article looks at computer and electronics company Apple Inc., as of April 2013. It offers information on movements in the company's earnings growth and share price in recent years. It discusses how investors and financial analysts view the company's business model, noting it is a hybrid that resembles computer hardware firms such as Dell Inc., but also has some characteristics of software companies and mass media companies.

The article discusses the costs associated with the launch of mobile device applications, with a focus on the mobile game "Cut the Rope: Time Travel," by ZeptoLab UK. Topics include the company's costs of a promotion through fast food company Burger King Worldwide Inc., marketing competition from large software companies, and methods of advertising used by mobile application developers.

The article discusses the purchase by consumer-electronics maker Apple Inc. of WiFiSLAM, a startup firm that specializes in indoor global-positioning-system (GPS) technology. Information is presented about how the acquisition could help Apple better compete against rival Google Inc. in digital mapping, as well as on mobile-device applications that accurate indoor mapping and tracking might make possible.

The article discusses Loren Brichter, a designer of applications (apps) for smartphones and tablet computers. Several features he has introduced in his apps have become industry standards. Brichter has a reputation for simplicity in his design, as well as for being very accessible to app developers seeking his advice. INSET: A 'Hamburger' Button? What's That?.

The article discusses China's market for mobile-device applications (apps). U.S. app makers seeking to do business in China must cope with local competitors such as Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Sina Corp. that have a good understanding of Chinese consumers' tastes, as well as a strong consumer preference for free digital goods.

The article discusses the use of smartphones with mobile device applications (apps) for mobile commerce, with information on the iPhone smartphone app Poshmark which connects buyers and sellers of designer clothing. Topics include the growing number of mobile apps for business use, job creation due to the ease of offering services and merchandise through apps, and the economic conditions for nondevelopers using apps for mobile business.

The article discusses the challenge posed to developers of successful mobile-device applications (apps) by similar-looking apps produced by others that seek to exploit the original's popularity. Several apps that mimic a very popular messaging app created by WhatsApp Inc. have been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times. In some instances original apps are copied in their entirety.

The article looks at the mobile device application (app) industry, as of 2013. It reports the industry is growing rapidly and cites an estimate of 25 billion dollars for its 2013 revenue. It says the app stores operated by computer company Apple Inc. and Internet company Google Inc. dominate the market. App companies cited include TinyCo Inc. and Bump Technologies Inc.

The article reports that the computer and electronics company Apple Inc. has announced that some of its employees' computers were attacked by hackers and discusses the motivations of computer hackers. Topics include malware and the tracing of some computer attacks to China. Computer security breaches at the microblogging website company Twitter Inc. and the social network website company Facebook Inc. are mentioned.

The article discusses discontent among some shareholders that smartphone maker Apple Inc. is not distributing more cash to them. Hedge-fund manager David Einhorn has proposed that Apple issue preferred stock that would pay a perpetual dividend, and is suing Apple over a proxy proposal that would require shareholder approval to issue preferred securities.

The article profiles technology companies Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook, which are striving to create more innovative hardware and software services in 2012. Apple's iPhone and iPad electronic devices have been considered innovative products but face competition from its rivals. Google has expanded its traditional software services into the wireless Internet and automotive markets. Amazon markets it own tablet computer and may release a smartphone.

The article reports that consumer electronics company Apple Inc. is testing its television set designs. According to sources, electronics manufacturing companies Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and Sharp Corp. are working on the large-screen high definition television design. The impact of television manufacturing on Apple's business strategy and stock value is also discussed.

The article reports on the plans of the U.S. multinational corporation Apple Inc. to invest in manufacturing its MacBook computers in the U.S. Topics, including labor costs in China, creating employment in the U.S. and the Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook's addressing human rights groups' criticism of the labor practices of Apple's foreign factories, are discussed.

The article discusses the rising influence at smartphone maker Apple Inc. of Eddy Cue, the firm's vice president of Internet Software and Services. Cue is in charge of Apple's electronic-book and online-advertising initiatives, and was instrumental in persuading chief executive Tim Cook to have Apple produce a smaller version of its iPad tablet computer.

The article reports that chief executive Tim Cook of consumer-electronics producer Apple Inc. is making available to employees certain benefits that had been shunned by his predecessor, Steve Jobs. Employee discounts on Apple products, matching contributions for charitable donations, and a program that lets employees devote a portion of their time to favored projects are among initiatives Apple has introduced under Cook.

The article discusses a management overhaul at consumer-electronics firm Apple Inc. Chief executive Tim Cook fired retailing head John Browett and Scott Forstall, who oversaw software development. Additional responsibilities were given to other Apple executives including Jonathan Ive and Craig Federighi. Details are presented about missteps made by Browett and Forstall that are seen as having contributed to their departures.

The article reports that Scott Forstall has left his position with consumer electronics manufacturer Apple Inc. Forstall, who supervised Apple's mobile software division, refused to sign a letter apologizing for faults with the company's mapping service and was consequently relieved of his duties. Information is provided on Forstall's previous relationships with his colleagues and Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple, as well as the unrelated departure of retail executive John Browett.

The article discusses the October 23, 2012 introduction by consumer-electronics producer Apple Inc. of the "iPad Mini," a reduced-size version of its iPad tablet computer that will compete against similarly-sized offerings from various rivals including Amazon.com Inc. and Google Inc. Details are presented about the device's features and Apple's pricing strategy for it. INSET: Comparing Tablets.

The article discusses a court case between the U.S. government and the electronics company Apple Inc. which involves the alleged manipulation of electronic book prices as of June 2013, reporting that Apple may not choose to settle in an attempt to preserve its competitiveness in digital commerce.

The article discusses software-engineering executive Craig Federighi of smartphone maker Apple Inc., with information presented about his professional career, and a particular focus given to his prominent role in exhibiting new Apple products at the company's annual developer's conference in June 2013.

The article reports on small companies that build software for mobile device application designers to communicate with their users, track data, and accept payments, with information on the notification software firm Twilio Inc.

The article reports that computer company Apple Inc. plans to announce a service for streaming digital music in June 2013, with information on the competition from Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc., Internet company Google Inc., and online music service Spotify AB.

The article reports that the electronics company Apple Inc. has signed a licensing deal with the music company Warner Music Group as part of its negotiations with music publishers in the development of a music streaming service as of June 3, 2013.

The article looks at computer and electronics company Apple Inc.'s manufacturing supply chain as of 2013, saying the company is moving away from exclusive reliance on Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., known as Foxconn Technology Group, and citing Chinese electronics manufacturer Pegatron Corp.

The article offers technology news briefs as of May 2013, one on a review of labor conditions at Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., or Foxconn, a supplier to computer and electronics company Apple Inc., and one on camera and optical equipment company Olympus Corp.'s strategic planning.

The article looks at prospective initial public offerings (IPOs) by technology start-up companies as of May 2013, citing companies including microblogging service Twitter Inc. and marketing software firm Marketo Inc., and discusses online social networking firm Facebook Inc.'s 2012 IPO.

The article discusses how innovative online features such as video messaging, file sharing, and voice commands are transforming the use of the Internet and browsers, with information on Internet-focused companies including Google, Mozilla, and Maxthon Ltd.

The article examines business discussions between Internet corporation Yahoo Inc. and consumer electronics manufacturer Apple Inc. regarding the promotion of Yahoo's software applications and news services on Apple's iPhone smartphones. Information is provided on the use of Yahoo's data for Apple's Siri program as well as how the discussions reflect Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's attempts to increase Yahoo's mobile device presence.

The article reports that smartphone manufacturer Apple Inc. expects to begin production of an updated version of its iPhone smartphone during the second quarter of 2013, and also notes the firm is working on an inexpensive version of the device that could debut during the second half of the year.

The article discusses comments on March 13, 2013 from marketing executive Phil Schiller of consumer-electronics producer Apple Inc. in which he touted the benefits his company's iPhone smartphones enjoy over rival devices from Samsung Electronics Co.

The article presents an interview with data scientist DJ Patil of venture-capital firm Greylock Partners that touches upon several topics including whether big data can help Greylock identify promising companies, data that are particularly useful to investors, and difficulties involved in applying lessons of the book "Moneyball" to venture capital.

The article offers advice for developing mobile device applications (apps), including the importance of not holding to a consistent business model, the significance of not updating an app too often, and possible benefits of creating a website rather than creating an app.

The article reports that in February, 2013 smartphone producer Apple Inc. instituted a policy requiring executive officers to own stock in Apple equivalent to three times their base salaries, and notes the company had urged shareholders to reject a proposal mandating a similar requirement just one month earlier.

The article discusses the 2013 annual stockholder meeting for computer company Apple Inc., and quotes chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Cook on topics such as the company's stock prices, profits, and factory labor conditions.

The article discusses a conference call on February 21, 2013 in which hedge-fund manager David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital Inc. explained and defended his plan for smartphone maker Apple Inc. to distribute cash to shareholders by issuing at least $47 billion in preferred stock.

The article covers comments from Tim Cook, chief executive of consumer electronics company Apple Inc., on a 2013 lawsuit filed against Apple by hedge fund Greenlight Capital, led by David Einhorn, which aims at stopping Apple's proposal to require a shareholder vote to issue preferred stock.

The article reports that consumer electronics manufacturer Apple Inc. is considering designs of a watch-like device capable of executing functions similar to smartphones and has discussed the designs with manufacturing partner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.

The article examines investors' concerns over forecasting the future stock value of consumer electronics manufacturer Apple Inc. as it expands into new markets and develops a more complex supply chain.

The article reports that smartphone producer Apple Inc. is said to developing a less-expensive version of its iPhone smartphone, and comments on how such a product would mark a departure from the strategy pursued by Apple's founder, Steve Jobs.

The article reports that computer software manufacturer Microsoft Corp. has acquired home-entertainment technology company id8 Group R2 Studios Inc., founded by Blake krikorian, in an effort to expand the features of its Xbox videogame console.

The article discusses legal skirmishing between smartphone makers Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. related to patent infringement, and reports that on December 18, 2012 Samsung terminated its efforts to get a sales ban on Apple's iPhone 5 device in the European Union.

The article reports on possible partnership discussions between consumer electronics manufacturer Apple Inc. and Foursquare Labs Inc., the developers of the location-based social networking website Foursquare, as Apple attempts to improve its mapping application for iPhone and iPad mobile devices.

The article reports that Tom Leighton, the co-founder of the Internet content firm Akamai Technologies Inc., which utilizes an algorithm for data delivery developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has been appointed as the company's chief executive (CEO) as of December 2012.