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There have been innumerable debates surrounding Microsoft Windows' infamous imitation of the Mac OS X interface and looks. The design imitations have hogged the limelight for quite some time now, leaving restless fans contemplating what to expect next from the two corporate bigwigs.

Apple's iPad 2 and Amazon's Kindle Fire have hogged the limelight for quite some time with appealing features at affordable prices. However, as more and more comparisons emerge between the two, some startling revelations have surfaced.

Apple has been forced to backtrack on its application privacy, after it was found that many apps were taking users' contact lists from their iPhones and iPads.

Despite Apple CEO Tim Cook stating earlier this week that consumers hate cheap tablets, a recent study has found that the BlackBerry PlayBook is gaining ground on Apple's iPad.

Apple has released the developers' preview of the next major release in Mac OS X called Mountain Lion. The latest instalment is based on Apple's iOS platform as the company intends to promote the idea of convergence between iPhone and iPad.

The next version of Apple's Mac operating system - OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - will feature Notifications Centre, an application first seen on the iPhone and iPad.

Apple has released a beta version of the up-coming Messages for Mac, which replaces the dated iChat application and lets users chat seamlessly between Mac and iOS devices.

Ever since Apple unleashed Siri on its iPhone 4S, the voice-activated personal assistant has become the buzz of the town. Little wonder then that smartphone maker HTC has also caught the bug.

Apple has released a preview of the upcoming Mac OS X operating system featuring Notification Centre, Messages and Game Centre.

In recent times it seems carrier operating costs have outstripped profit margins accrued through sales of smartphone devices, particularly for those from the big brands like Apple.

People who buy cheap tablets will not enjoy them, as they will soon forget about the fact they were cheap and inevitably come to hate them, according to Apple boss Tim Cook.

Reports suggest the smartphone formerly known as Endeavor will be released as the One X, in what is hopefully the final stage of the HTC-made quadcore beast's long journey to MWC.

Apple asks Amazon to stop selling iPads in China as trademark dispute with Proview Technology heats up.

Chinese custom authorities say it is difficult to implement a ban on the export of Apple iPads.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again defended his company against allegations of poor working conditions for its Chinese employees.

Apple is believed to be working with Asian suppliers to produce an 8-inch iPad Mini to compete against the Amazon Kindle Fire and Samsung's Galaxy Tab range.

The U.S.-based Fair Labor Association (FLA) has begun probing working conditions at the factories of Apple's various OEMs in China, including Foxconn, upon Apple's request.

The iPad 3 will be announced on 7 March, according to Apple blog iMore, and will support LTE technology for super-fast internet browsing.

In the most recent round of rumours, the iPad 3 could come with 4G LTE capability

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Tab 2 with Ice Cream Sandwich, and it will be arriving in the UK before anywhere else.

Amazon is believed to be planning a 9-inch version of the popular Kindle Fire tablet, which will be released in the middle of 2012.

Chinese authorities have started to seize iPad stock from retailers, following a trademark dispute over the Apple tablet's name, which Proview Technology claims to own.

As the release date for what is surely one of the most anticipated gadgets of the year (the rumored iPhone 5) is spoken about with greater intensity, speculations regarding features and specifications take precedence.

The very intent of jailbreaking your iDevice is to get the most out of iOS 5. There are some pretty fabulous apps and tweaks available for Apple devices in the market.

Rumours surrounding iPad 3's release in early March have boosted Apple (AAPL) shares to over $500, with a net surplus of 5 per cent rise in stock value in the last two days alone. Apparently, Apple's stock surge is also spurred by the company's first quarter earnings announced on January 24.

As rumours behind the release of Apple products hit fever pitch, the anxiety among the restless fans continues. Check out the release dates of the most-anticipated iDevices this year, besides the iOS 5.1 upgrade tutorial.

The FBI keeps a tab on people if they are in the news or subjected to any particular threat or if the matter is “alive”.

In an exclusive interview with the International Business Times UK, Veteran AAA Codemasters group leader turned iOS developer Ben Murch stated that Apple devices currently rule the roost in handheld gaming.

The iPad 3 will be announced in the first week of March, according to technology blog All Things D, and it will go on sale a week later.

Currently, Facebook has only the social networking platform in its portfolio. It lacks a physical commodity such as smartphones or tablets to compete with technology giants like Google and Apple.