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Apple/Macintosh

"HTC and Apple Settle Patent Dispute: All Patent Litigation Between the Companies Dismissed"/HTC and Apple® have reached a global settlement that includes the dismissal of all current lawsuits and a ten-year license agreement. The license extends to current and future patents held by both parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential. Apple 8:37 PM

"Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute, Sign Licensing Pact" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:15 PM

"Apple and HTC Settle Patent Dispute, Agree to Ten Year License" MacRumors 8:50 PM

"Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation with 10 year license agreement" The Verge 8:48 PM

"It's Time For Apple To Unleash A Major Software Overhaul" Business Insider 8:59 AM

"Apple's next chip architecture transition will be inconvenient, but not the end of the world" The Next Web 9:07 AM

"The iPad Mini design explained: An analyst offers her reasons for the iPad Mini's design. Apple was aiming at an eminently portable, light tablet, not a product with the latest and greatest display technology." ["'Maybe they could have done a Retina display, but they would have had to compromise on thickness and weight and price. And what's the impact on power consumption? Maybe there were more important things for them to do at this point,' she said."] CNET News 5:29 PM

"Apple's Stumbles: Bumps in the Road or More Serious? What's eating Apple? The question has been asked by nearly every Apple watcher following a brutal two-week stretch that began with a worse than expected earnings report, quickened after the ouster of a high-profile executive and culminated with news this week that it had fallen behind competitor Samsung in the smartphone wars." CNBC 8:27 AM

"Sharks circling Apple after success story heads off the map: The technology firm has lost its co-founder, and now seems to be beginning to lose its way" The Observer 6:59 PM

"Why Apple's 'Rounded Corners' iPad Patent Isn't As Absurd As It Sounds" Business Insider 11:01 AM

"Apple and Samsung submit final pleadings before crucial December 6 hearing" Foss Patents 12:14 PM

"UK court orders Apple to pay Samsung's legal fees in full after 'false and misleading' notice" The Verge 1:08 PM

"Patent troll hits Apple with iPhone screen rotation suit" iDownload Blog 11:55 AM

"VirnetX sues Apple again after winning $368M patent trial verdict" AppleInsider 8:44 AM

"A fox hunt for fab client: Speculation on who might be seeking manufacturing site here turns to Foxconn" Albany Times Union 8:25 AM

"Surprise! Apple has more enterprise savvy than Microsoft: IT likes to complain that Apple doesn't understand business, but the company's business presence continues to grow" InfoWorld 11/9

"Apple iPhone: five years on/Apple released its first iPhone in Britain five years ago today. Shane Richmond looks at the development of a device that has defined a category." Telegraph 11/9

"Is a U.S. address in Foxconn's future? Don't bet on it: The contract manufacturer for many of tech's biggest companies: including Apple: is reportedly mulling the opening of a U.S. presence. Treat the news with a grain of salt." CNET News 11/9

"Judge slams Apple for 'lack of integrity' in Samsung legal battle" The Independent 11/9

"Judge to re-examine jury foreman's role in Apple v Samsung trial" GoMo News 11/9

"Judge Koh agrees to re-examine roles of Apple v Samsung jury foreman" Macworld UK 11/9

"Judge to Review Juror Misconduct Claims in Samsung, Apple Case" PC Magazine 11/9

"VirnetX Files New Lawsuit Against Apple" ["The accused products include the iPhone 5, iPod Touch 5th Generation, iPad 4th Generation, iPad mini, and the latest Macintosh computers. Due to their release dates, these products were not included in the previous lawsuit that concluded with a Jury verdict on November 6, 2012."] PRNewswire 11/9

"After $368.2m award in patent lawsuit, VirnetX files another complaint against Apple" The Next Web 11/9