Chinese web users break through crack in the Great FirewallChinese web users were able to access blocked and censored websites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube earlier this week during an apparent glitch in China's 'Great Firewall'. February 29, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Enterprise Software
Japan expresses concern over Google's new privacy policyIn a letter to Google, the Japanese government have raised concerns over the newly launched privacy policy, which it thinks may be in breach of Japanese data protection laws.February 29, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Government: US
Apple vs. Proview: High court hears Apple appeal over iPad trademarkA High Court in Shenzen heard Apple's latest appeal in the ongoing trademark battle with Proview today. Apple's lawyers have claimed that siding with Proview will "confuse customers and hurt their interests." February 28, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
Japan's biggest mobile carrier announces Siri competitor, 'Shabette Concier'NTT Docomo, Japan's biggest mobile carrier, has announced a Siri competitor called 'Shabette Concier' shortly after Siri's Japanese language support was revealed.February 28, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Mobility
Japan's only DRAM chip maker files for bankruptcyElpida, Japan's only DRAM chip manufacturers have filed for bankruptcy, with losses of $5.5 billion, the biggest bankruptcy of a Japanese manufacturer so far.February 28, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Enterprise Software
Shanghai court rejects Proview injunction against AppleA Shanghai court has rejected Proview's appeal for a preliminary injunction of iPad sales in the city, proceedings have been suspended, pending results from a case in Guangdong.February 22, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
Apple vs. Proview: What happened so far, and what next?A breakdown of the legal battle between Apple and Proview in China, ready for the hearing in Shanghai tomorrow, with predictions over potential outcomes. February 20, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
Apple threatens to sue Proview for defamationApple's lawyers have issued a letter to the chairman of Proview threatening to sue the company over defamation and damages caused by the company's recent actions.February 20, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
Chinese authorities reviewing Google, Motorola mergerGoogle's acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion is under review by the Chinese Commerce Ministry, a rejection considered unlikely. February 15, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Mobility
Amazon pulls iPad 2 tablets from Chinese siteAfter a request from Apple, Amazon has pulled iPad 2 tablets from its online shelves in China, as it is not an authorised seller. Proview claims to have no involvement in the action.February 15, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in iPad
Siri lets slip upcoming Japanese language supportSiri has confirmed rumours that it will soon be supporting Japanese, other rumoured languages not yet confirmed.February 14, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
Proview vs. Apple: Exports ban hard to imposeProview, the Chinese company battling with Apple over trademark infringement, has been informed by customs that a ban on iPad imports and exports is unlikely.February 14, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Apple
iPad trademark conflict escalates; call for Chinese import, export banApple's trademark dispute is poised to escalate, as Proview seeks a ban on imports and exports of iPad's from Chinese customs.February 13, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in iPad
Malaysia deports Saudi journalist for tweeting; faces executionSaudi journalist Hamza Kashgari has been deported from Malaysia. He faces potential execution in Saudia Arabia on charges of apostasy after writing a set of controversial tweets. February 12, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Asean
iPads seized from shelves in China over trademark disputeAccording to reports, iPads are being confiscated from stores in China by local authorities, leading to some retailers hiding their stock. February 12, 2012 by Hana Stewart-Smith in iPad