Customer satisfaction among the top 40 online retailers dropped 1 percent in 2010 to 78 out of 100, but some of the biggest names in the business still saw good ratings from its customers.
Apple
∞ Apple sued over apps sharing info with advertisers
Apple and several iPhone and iPad application developers are being sued in federal court for sharing usage information from the devices without the customer’s consent or knowledge.
∞ President Obama uses Steve Jobs as example of the American dream
President Obama used Apple and CEO Steve Jobs as an example of how America provides opportunity to all its citizens to achieve the American Dream.
∞ Pension fund pushes Apple for board election changes
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Calpers) wants Apple to change the way it elects members to its board, but Apple is reportedly resisting the proposed change.
∞ Report: Apple stops sale of Steve Jobs figurine on eBay
Apple has reportedly asked eBay to stop the sale of a figurine that looks like CEO Steve Jobs.
∞ Apple removes WikiLeaks app from App Store
Apple on Tuesday joined several other companies that have decided people shouldn’t use their services to follow or support WikiLeaks.
∞ Apple's Mac OS X Downloads site to change with Mac App Store release
Apple plans to launch the Mac App Store on January 6, 2011. When it does, Apple has revealed that it will stop offering download links on its Mac OS X Downloads page.
∞ Apple expects to sell one millionth new Apple TV this week
It appears that the Apple TV is a “hobby” no longer. Apple announced Tuesday that it expects sales of its recently redesigned Apple TV to top one million units later this week.
∞ Apple releases iAd Producer
Apple on Monday released a new app called iAd Producer, giving developers a quick and easy way to make iAds for apps in the App Store.
∞ FBI arrest five in leaked iPhone, iPad information
The FBI and federal prosecutors arrested five people in connection with information that was illegally leaked by one of Apple’s suppliers.
∞ Mac App Store launching January 6
Apple today ended weeks of speculation announcing its Mac App Store would officially launch on January 6, 2011.
∞ Apple offers Aperture 3.1.1 update
Apple has posted an update to Aperture, its pro photo management software. The new release, 3.1.1, is available for download from Apple’s Web site and through the Software Update system preference.
∞ iTunes Rewind: Apple announces top iPhone, iPad apps of 2010
Apple on Thursday released its list of top iPhone and iPad apps of 2010. There are some well-known names on the list, and a few surprises too.
∞ Mac App Store launching in January 2011
Despite published reports to the contrary, Apple’s Mac App Store will launch in January 2011.
∞ Steve Jobs named CEO of the decade
Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday was named MarketWatch’s CEO of the Decade for bringing Apple out of the technology doldrums and sparking a strong of hits that have made it one of the most successful companies in the world.
∞ Steve Jobs hires Norman Foster to build 'City of Apple'
After purchasing about 100 acres of land in Cupertino from HP recently, Apple has reportedly hired one of the world’s most famous architects to build the “City of Apple.”
∞ Apple, publishers still at odds over magazine subscription details
Apple and magazine publishers still can’t agree on terms to get magazine subscriptions in the App Store.
∞ Apple attempts to move 12 patents in lawsuit against Motorola
It’s been widely reported, including here, that Apple has added 12 more patents to its lawsuit against Motorola, but that’s not quite the case.
∞ The case of the missing .Mac widgets
I guess you can mark this case as solved. Remember back to a time when Apple promised .Mac members additional widgets? They never came. TUAW found out why and it’s a pretty funny story. At least I had a little … Continued
∞ Organizers of 'anti-gay' iPhone app want it back on App Store
The people behind the Manhattan Declaration iPhone app — recently called anti-gay by critics — faxed a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs urging him to reinstate the app to the App Store.
∞ Apple Global Data Center Director dies at 41
Olivier Sanche, Apple Global Data Center Director, died of a heart attack on Thanksgiving. Sanche was responsible for Apple’s $1 billion North Carolina data center, which is thought to be the backbone of the company’s future cloud business. Sanche joined … Continued
∞ The Beatles sell 2 million songs, 450,000 albums in one week
The Beatles have been on iTunes for a week now and according to record company EMI and Apple, sales have gone pretty well so far.
∞ All 17 Beatles albums in iTunes Top 55
Whether you agree with the hype surrounding the introduction of The Beatles or not, there is no denying the impact the band has on music and the iTunes charts.
∞ Apple appoints Ronald Sugar to its Board of Directors
Apple on Wednesday appointed Ronald Sugar to its Board of Directors. Sugar will serve as the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.
∞ Apple has Beatles exclusive until 2011
Apple launched the Beatles on iTunes Tuesday, but the company this afternoon answered another question about band’s music — the exclusivity of the deal with Apple.
∞ Snow Leopard Server 10.6.5 gets Dovecot fix
After briefly removing the software update from its Web site Apple has re-posted Mac OS X Server 10.6.5.
∞ The Beatles are on iTunes, but do we care?
After hyping the arrival of something “that you’ll never forget” on iTunes, Apple on Tuesday released the entire Beatles catalog. The thing is, not many people seem to care.
∞ The Beatles arrive on iTunes
As expected, Apple on Tuesday released the Beatles catalog on iTunes, which includes album, song and videos.
∞ Report: The Beatles coming to iTunes on Tuesday
A report on WSJ.com late Monday says Apple’s secret iTunes announcement on Tuesday will be unveiling of the Beatles catalog.
∞ Apple hints at big iTunes announcement Tuesday
Apple is planning … well, something.