Apple Seeds is iSource’s daily roundup of Apple-related stories for the most diehard of fans, or for the news junkie that has to have all of the day’s news:
Apple Places Bid for InterDigital Patents
Reuters is reporting that Apple, Nokia, and others are all making bids for InterDigital’s patent portfolio. Of course, InterDigital bills themselves as “fundamental wireless technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks and services worldwide.” So there’s that. [Read More]
Apple Looking Into Augmented Reality Maps Application
In 2009 and 2010, Apple purchased Placebase and Poly9, which shows that Apple has some interest in improving their Maps application in iOS. Last week, a patent surfaced showing interest in “Schematic Maps”. Now a new patent application has surfaced showing Apple’s interest in augmented reality maps. [Read More]
Santa Monica Approves Apple’s Glass-Roof Store Without Discussion
Yesterday news broke that Apple was proposing a new glass-roofed store in Santa Monica, California. Well, Santa Monica Planning Commission quickly approved the plan, without discussion. [Read More]
AT&T Drops Limited Text Plans
AT&T announced today that they will be dropping the limited $10/month texting plans that offered 1000 text messages. Now either customers have to buy unlimited plans or pay per message. [Read More]
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