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Apple Watch novelty seen wearing off after six months

After six months, Apple Watch users are showing much less enthusiasm for the device, according to a focus group assembled by branding company MBLM. MBLM gave Apple (AAPL) smartwatches to 11 people, ages 13 to 65, and conducted in-depth interviews with them after one week, one month and six months to gauge their response to the device. In its third report, MBLM wonders if the thrill is gone, noting that users have gone from loving the Apple Watch

Nvidia Vows Appeal In Samsung, Qualcomm Patent Case

The U.S. International Trade Commission sided with Apple (AAPL) supplier Qualcomm (QCOM) and Samsung on Monday, upholding an earlier ruling that neither violated Tesla (TSLA) chipmaker Nvidia’s (NVDA) patents on graphics processing chips. An Nvidia spokesperson said the company could appeal. “While today’s ruling ends this particular case in the ITC, we remain firm in our belief that our patents are valid and have been infringed and will look to

Apple chip supplier raises red flag for iPhone sales

An Apple (AAPL) chip supplier raised fresh concerns about slowing iPhone sales on Tuesday when it warned about lower revenue for the December quarter. Dialog Semiconductor, which makes power management chips for the iPhone 6S and other Apple devices, lowered its Q4 sales guidance by 11%. The U.K.-based company said it now expects revenue of $390 million to $400 million vs. its previous guidance of $430 million to $460 million. Dialog blamed the