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Apple apologizes for `Baby Shaker' iPhone game

Apr. 23, 2009
Apple Inc. is apologizing for allowing a 99-cent iPhone game called "Baby Shaker" that let a player quiet a virtual crying infant by shaking the device. Apple removed the program from the iPhone's App Store on Wednesday, but critics pressed for an apology...
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Apple pulls Baby Shaker

Apple pulls Baby Shaker

WASHINGTON, April 23 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. has removed "Baby Shaker," a controversial software game, from the marketplace, officials said.

Software said to 'unlock' iPhone 3G

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Apple's deals with iPhone carrier partners such as AT&T Inc. in the United States could be threatened by moves to "unlock" the phones, analysts say.
Apple lines up overseas iPhone partners

Apple lines up overseas iPhone partners

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. says the popularity of its iPhone is gaining international ground, with new distribution deals in place Saturday for Europe and elsewhere.

Apple launches iPhone in Britain

LONDON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. said Tuesday it would introduce its multimedia, Web-enabled iPhone in Britain in time to cash in on the Christmas shopping period.

Hackers bypass iPhone restriction

NEW YORK, July 6 (UPI) -- It took hackers less than a week to figure out ways to override some restrictions on Apple's new iPhone, a report says.

1 million inquiries for iPhone, AT&T says

SAN ANTONIO, June 4 (UPI) -- AT&T Mobility LLC has received more than 1 million inquiries for Apple Inc.'s multimedia and Web-enabled iPhone cell phone, the San Antonio company said. Two versions of the iPhone -- a 4-gigabyte version selling for $499 and an 8-gigabyte model for $599

Apple, Cisco settle iPhone dispute

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. consumer-electronics company Apple Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. have resolved their dispute over the iPhone trademark, the companies said Wednesday.

Report: Verizon rejected iPhone deal

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Verizon Wireless could have been the exclusive U.S. carrier for Apple's new iPhone, but said no because it did not like Apple's terms, a company executive says.

Separated at birth? iPhone and LG KE850

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Apple Inc., already accused of stealing the iPhone name, is facing questions from a Web magazine on whether it cloned the device itself from LG Electronics.

Cisco sues Apple over 'iPhone' name

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Cisco Systems has sued Apple, Inc., in U.S. District Court over use of "iPhone" on Apple's newly announced cell phone, alleging trademark violation.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa