Google is trying to upstage Siri, the sometimes droll assistant that answers questions and helps people manage their lives on Apple's iPhone and iPad. The duel began Monday with the release of a free iPhone and iPad app that ...
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Apr 29, 2013
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I never thought I'd be telling my phone what to do. But I often find myself talking to various digital assistants—Siri on the iPhone and Google Now on Android devices—to request driving directions, restaurant recommendations ...
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Mar 6, 2013
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A US appeals court Thursday refused to reconsider an an appeal from Apple that sought a ban on Google-branded Samsung smartphones amid the patent fight between the two companies.
Business
Jan 31, 2013
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Apple's next big venture could be wearable technology, starting with a "smart watch."
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 3, 2013
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A US appeals court Thursday lifted a sales ban on Google-branded Samsung smartphones in a patent fight with Apple, saying there was no evidence sales were driven by features copied from the iPhone.
Business
Oct 11, 2012
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A new iPhone is getting much of the attention, but Apple's older phones will get a software upgrade this fall as well. A new operating system sports a different mapping service and a built-in bond with Facebook.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 12, 2012
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Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University has filed a suit against US tech giant Apple, claiming the company's Siri intelligent assistant has infringed on two of its patents.
Business
Jul 30, 2012
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Apple said Monday it was revving up the software running its coveted gadgets, training its sights on the China market -- and tossing Google Maps aside in the process.
Software
Jun 11, 2012
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Apple is holding an event Wednesday in San Francisco, and has hinted that it will reveal a new iPad model. Rumors speak of an updated tablet with a speedier processor, a sharper screen and an option for faster wireless broadband ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 6, 2012
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Startup Vlingo on Tuesday said that it is giving televisions the kind of voice-controlled "virtual assistants" that have been a hit with the latest version of Apple's hot-selling iPhone.
Software
Jan 10, 2012
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