Sources: CNet
Apple and Google reject an update by the National Health Service to their contact tracing app because it breaches their privacy rules. 2021-04-12
Citing security concerns because of recent terrorist activity, the American and British governments impose a ban affecting inbound-passengers flying from much of the Middle East and North Africa. The ban includes airplane cabin passenger-accessible items such as laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices which are larger than a smartphone. Larger such electronic devices will still be allowed on board in checked baggage which is thus more closely screened and passenger-inaccessible. 2017-03-21
The United States International Trade Commission rules that Apple is infringing on a Samsung patent and bans the import of several popular Apple products. 2013-06-5
Samsung is barred from selling its Galaxy Nexus phone in the United States due to a patent dispute with Apple Inc. 2012-06-30
Barnes & Noble, a company best known for its chain of book stores, enters the tablet computer market with the Nook Tablet, an extension of its line of Nook eReaders. 2011-11-7
Apple Inc announces plans to introduce a digital locker music service called iCloud with negotiations well advanced with major label record companies for rights. 2011-05-31
There is a near riot in the Beijing Apple Store as the Apple iPad 2 goes on sale in the People's Republic of China. 2011-05-8
Intel announces (former codename "Oak Trail") Atom processor will be in devices beginning in May, especially designed for netbook and tablet devices. 2011-04-11
Steve Jobs unveils the Apple iPad, a tablet PC at a press conference in San Francisco. 2010-01-27