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(Credit: Patently Apple) We're expecting a new iPad to be announced in the next few months, and it appears that it, or future iterations of it, could have a built-in kickstand. A new patent filed by Apple shows a stowable stand that folds into the iPad's casing, removing the need for cases with built-in stands. The patent, detailed by Patently Apple, shows a dual-hinged stand that folds out to hold up the iPad in either portrait or landscape mode on a surface like a table. It might not be built-in; the patent says it might be optional, which means it might affix via screws, suction cup, magnets, or witchcraft. No matter what, it's better than not having a stand. As anyone with an iPad will tell you, a stand's a good idea--apps like Hulu and Netflix are popular on the iPad, and unless...

A report has stated that the Institutional Shareholder Services has proposed that shareholders should require Apple to reveal Steve Jobs successor. Why? Well with Jobs’ recent leave of absence, they believe the shareholders have a right to know who will take over as CEO if worst case scenario happens. Here’s an excerpt: “ISS believes that shareholders would benefit by having a report on the company’s succession plans disclosed annually.” “Such a report would enable shareholders to judge the...

Apple's iPhone beat out Barbie and the World Cup to take the coveted spot of most popular item on eBay's Top Shopped 2010 list, while the iPad came in fifth. eBay compiles the annual list by analyzing sale and search data from the year to track top shopping trends. Over 1.63 million iPhone 4 related items were sold on eBay in 2010, according to eBay. The iPad and its related items saw over 600,000 sales this year, enough to take fifth place for the year. Barbie came in second with 1.17 million...

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Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has issued a string of copyright claims against rival Apple in the UK, Germany and Netherlands. Nokia: sues Apple for breach of patent Nokia has issued 13 claims against Apple. The company believes Apple has taken developments that gives users "compelling" user experiences, and put them centre-stage on their iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone products. The new claims are in addition to the 24 already filed in the US.Paul Melin, vice president, intellectual property at Nokia, said: "The Nokia inventions protected by these patents include several which enable compelling user experiences."For example, using a wiping gesture on a touch screen to navigate content, or enabling access to constantly changing services with an on-device app store, both filed more than 10...

Morris/BloombergSome of the traded tips resulted from info regarding confidential Apple sales forecasts and new product features for the iPhone. Related NewsGoogle accuses Apple of trying to corner ad market on iPhones, iPads Apple CEO Steve Jobs: Idea for iPad actually came before iPhone Move over Apple! Google's Android snags #2 spot from iPhone Meow! Steve Jobs attacks Adobe, quips that it's unfit for iPhone, iPad Apple's revenue of $13.5B exceeds Wall Street's estimate Apple shares leap to record high after iPhone announcement Secrets about the iPhone were among insider trading tips that led to the arrests Thursday of three employees...