Google upgrades Nexus One to work on AT&T’s 3G network in latest swipe at Apple’s iPhone Google is taking another swipe at Apple with an upgrade of its Nexus One mobile phone. The latest version announced Tuesday will work on AT&T’s 3G wireless network, the primary communications channel for Apple Inc.’s iPhones … Original post

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc’s initial sales of its Nexus One smartphone have significantly lagged the pace of Apple Inc’s iPhone and Motorola Inc’s Droid sales coming out of the starting gate, an analytics firm said on Tuesday. According to a report by Flurry, Google sold roughly 135,000 of its new Nexus One phones in its … Original post

Apple says it will replace iPads with dying batteries for about $100 Apple says it will replace iPads with dying batteries for about $100. Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad both have sealed-in batteries that owners can’t replace themselves. As it does with the iPhone, Apple says it will give people whose iPads have a “diminished ability to hold … Original post

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Top phone makers Nokia and Apple will seek a U.S. court hearing in a key patent battle in mid-2012, a court filing showed, raising the specter of a prolonged legal struggle. Handset leader Nokia sued iPhone maker Apple last October, accusing the U.S. firm of using its patented technologies without paying for them. Nokia is seeking … Original post

Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for performance during Steve Jobs’ medical leave Apple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for “outstanding performance” running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave. Timothy Cook, 49, will also receive 75,000 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2011 and 2012, Apple … Original post

Don’t want to wait in the iLine? Apple is taking pre-orders for April 3 release of Wi-Fi iPad Apple is accepting pre-orders for the iPad, its new touch-screen gadget for reading books, watching video and surfing the Web. IPads with Wi-Fi wireless connections will go on sale on April 3 for $499 and up. Apple Inc. says people can … Original post

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc has awarded its chief operating officer a bonus valued at $22 million for leading the company while Chief Executive Steve Jobs was on 6-months’ medical leave last year. The cash-and-stock award came at Jobs’ recommendation, and was made in recognition of Tim Cook’s “outstanding performance in assuming the day-to-day operations” at Apple while Jobs … Original post

Summary Box: Apple gives COO Cook $5 million bonus, stock for running Apple during Jobs’ leave THE PRIZE: Apple is giving Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook a $5 million bonus, plus 75,000 shares of restricted stock. THE WHY: The bonus is for a job well done. Cook, 49, ran Apple for the first half of 2009, while CEO Steve … Original post

Retail sales show surprising gain in February WASHINGTON (AP) – Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything from clothes to appliances. The improvement provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum. Some economists cautioned that spending increases will remain modest as long … Original post

FILE – In this June 8, 2009 file photo, Apple interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook smiles before the start of the the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Apple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for “outstanding performance” running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave. Timothy Cook will … Original post