Apple now owns FaceTime.com

Apple debuted its FaceTime video calling service when it launched the iPhone 4 in June 2010. The Cupertino company faced a potential trademark conflict with FaceTime Communications, a company that delivers a unified communications platform for enterprise businesses.

Rather than fight the company over the trademark, Apple negotiated an agreement with FaceTime Communications to obtain the rights to the name. The company recently changed its name to Actiance and transferred the trademark, as well as the domain name of Facetime.com, to Apple.

Though under its possession, the domain does not yet point to an Apple-created website. Interestingly enough, Apple still does not own the iPad.com domain name, though it owns a trademark for the term.

Apple now owns FaceTime.com originally appeared on TUAW on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: Casio Exilim EX-H20G camera

The vacation-friendly EX-H20G has a 10x optical zoom lens, outstanding GPS features, and in-camera mapping. It's flat-out fun to use, but it lacks manual controls and low-light chops.

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Mac OS X Lion Building in Support for Super High Resolution ?Retina? Monitors

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Slideshow: Apple's iPad event in pictures

The iPad led a parade of product announcements Wednesday, and we were on hand in San Francisco to capture it all.

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Apple's Joint Venture small business service plan launches quietly

Apple's new service for small businesses moving to Mac, Joint Venture, appears to be off the ground. The service starts at US$499 for up to five systems, although complete pricing details are not immediately visible on the web page touting Joint Venture.

So, what does Joint Venture provide for the small business that wants to buy Macs? Pretty much everything. To begin with, the Apple Store that you work with will set up all of the new Macs "usually within 24 hours." The setup includes moving data from an existing Mac or PC, and installation of any software that you purchase through Apple.

Apple also sets up a unique Joint Venture page for your company, on which you can set up training for your employees, book appointments with a Genius or Business Specialist at the store, sign up for workshops, or get tech support.

The training consists of up to three two-hour sessions, held at the Apple Store, for your employees. The classes are rather general in nature, but according to the Joint Venture web page, the staff will work with businesses to customize the training. There are also Getting Started workshops held on a regular basis that are designed to bring new employees up to speed on using Apple products.

As for tech support, Joint Venture gives business owners access to the Genius Bar via phone (or in-store visit). The service will even provide loaner machines while your computer is "in the shop."

Like Apple's alliance with OnForce, the Joint Venture program has the potential to cut into the business of Apple Consultants Network (ACN) members. For many ACNs, the initial setup of Macs at a customer site is not only a way to gain revenue, but also provide training to new employees at a firm and integrate the new Macs into an overall system design. Troubleshooting and resolution of issues at a client's location is also the bread-and-butter of many ACN members, and now that service has the potential of being sidetracked by the Joint Venture program.

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Best Apps for Your New iPhone

At Gadgetwise in The New York Times, Sam Grobart invites recent iPhone purchasers to ?check out our many guides to the various apps available for your new smartphone.? The blog rounds up personal app choices from technology columnist David Pogue, media columnist David Carr, former tech reporter John Markoff, and App Smart columnist Bob Tedeschi, who likes Soundhound, Hipstamatic, Evernote, and Angry Birds.

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Cygnett offers a half-dozen cases for iPad 2

Apple may have made a big deal Wednesday out of its new Smart Cover protection for the iPad 2, but companies like Cygnett are betting that customers will still want a range of options for encasing and displaying the new tablet.

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