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Former Google, Apple employees working on educational robots

by John-Michael Bond (May 14th, 2013)

Sure, kids can play with an iPad to learn how to program, but what about robots? Play-i is a startup company seeking to develop affordable (under US$100), programmable robots as an educational tool for children. Normally this would sound like ...

Apple job postings suggest iWork team is growing

by Steven Sande (May 14th, 2013)

Just when you think that Apple has decided to totally ignore iWork, along comes news that the company has added job postings for a number of positions on the iWork team. The last official release of the iWork suite -- Pages, Numbers and Keynote -- ...

Apple wants to add the Galaxy S 4 to its 2014 patent case against Samsung

by Yoni Heisler (May 14th, 2013)

FOSS Patents reports that Apple is seeking to add Samsung's latest flagship device -- the Galaxy S 4 -- to its second California case against Samsung, currently scheduled to begin in March of 2014. Back in April, Judge Lucy Koh instructed both ...

'Coffee with Tim Cook' auction ends Tuesday afternoon, current bid is $605,000

by Yoni Heisler (May 14th, 2013)

A few weeks ago we reported on an online auction where the winner will have a unique opportunity to sit down for coffee with Tim Cook over at Apple's headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop. Since the auction began about three weeks ago, the bids reached ...

Daily Update for May 13, 2013

by Steven Sande (May 13th, 2013)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's ...

Steve Jobs interview wins a former nay-sayer's respect

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 13th, 2013)

Sometimes all it takes is a moment of time and an open mind to change your opinion of someone. In a recent column at Forbes, Drew Hansen, a management expert specializing in hyper-growth startups, writes about Steve Jobs and how The Lost Interview ...

Revamped AppleCare means changes for Genius Bar employees

by Michael Grothaus (May 13th, 2013)

When my iPad 3 was acting funny –– and by that I mean a sleep/wake button that would only work on every third press -- I made an appointment at the Genius Bar at my local Apple Store. Fifteen minutes later I walked out with a brand-new ...

Bill Gates talks about the last time he saw Steve Jobs

by Michael Grothaus (May 13th, 2013)

Last night Bill Gates was interviewed by Charlie Rose on 60 Minutes. Though the interview covered many subjects, it inevitably turned to Gates' relationship with Steve Jobs. In the part of the interviewed that aired, Gates understandably teared up ...

Rumor Roundup: Delayed until whenever

by Chris Rawson (May 13th, 2013)

Several of this week's rumors strongly suggest that a main fixture in any analyst's office is a dartboard with months listed on it instead of numbers. "Apple will launch its next iPhone in..." *throws dart* "...September. Of course! Quickly, Robin: ...

Daily Update for May 10, 2013

by Steven Sande (May 10th, 2013)

Court rules Google must disclose search terms to Apple

by Yoni Heisler (May 10th, 2013)

A few weeks ago, Apple filed a motion alleging that Google's efforts to respond to Apple's discovery requests -- with respect to its ongoing suit against Samsung -- were lacking. Specifically, Apple claimed that the search terms Google employed in ...

Apple ups the promotion for its 50 billion app download contest

by Yoni Heisler (May 9th, 2013)

Apple last week announced a new contest leading up to the 50 billionth downloaded app. The lucky person who downloads the 50 billionth app will receive a US$10,000 gift card redeemable on the App Store. What's more, Apple will also be awarding $500 ...