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Gyroscope manufacturers benefit as iPhone, iPad sales soar

by Steven Sande (Mar 1st, 2012)

Apple isn't the only company reaping the benefits of increased sales of the iPhone and iPad. IHS iSuppli is reporting that sales of MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) gyroscopes have skyrocketed as well thanks to use of the devices in Apple's mobile line. (Photo above is of an iPhone 4 MEMS ...

Company that owns iPad trademark in EU wants Apple's business

by Steven Sande (Feb 5th, 2010)

While Apple appears to be the rightful owner the iPad trademark for the U.S., there's a bit of a problem in the E.U. A French-Italian company, STMicroelectronics, currently owns the rights to "iPad" in two different classifications -- "electronics and components" and "using the name in print." ST ...