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New data from mobile application tracker Flurry reveals that 20% of the companies building iPhone applications started business specifically for the iPhone platform.

Pre-orders for the iPad kicked off on Friday morning, March 12.

Palm's taken big strides, but it still isn't enough to upset the ''Apple'' cart in the handset market.

Apple on Friday began accepting preorders for its multimedia iPad -- both the Wi-Fi and 3G models -- with reservations limited to two per customer and free hardware delivery on the April 3 launch date. The iPad starts at $499 for the 16GB ...

Apple's eagerly anticipated iPad will be available in the United States on April 3, the company said Friday.

So why did Google wait all this time to implement multi-touch when its devices have been capable of it since the G1? With Apple and Google now fighting, all bets are apparently off.

Despite the introduction of the iPad and the harsh words of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, netbooks will continue to thrive, say analysts and commentators, who cite the tablet's missing features and relatively high price.

Dan Lyons emails from the iPad unveiling: "I haven't been this let down since Snooki hooked up with The Situation."

After months of rampant speculation, Apple Wednesday announced a touchscreen tablet computer for consumers who want to take their movies, TV shows, music, games and reading with them, be it around the house or on the go.

Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone — and a new way the company accounts for the device — led to a nearly 50 percent jump in net income.