Apple Starts Field Testing Next Generation iPhone (3,1)
iPhone developer Pandav has informed MacRumors that they have spotted usage records for an unreleased iPhone in their app's analytics. The app used was iBART [Free / Paid], a public transportation guide for the San Francisco train system.
Apple Starts Field Testing Next Generation iPhone (3,1)
Apple Starts Field Testing Next Generation iPhone (3,1)
E-readers seem to be smoking hot this year. The Amazon Kindle, of course, has been leading the pack, but Sony seems to have sold more than a handful as well, and its new Sony Daily Edition e-reader may be in short supply. Meanwhile, newcomer Barnes & Noble already sold out of its new Nook e-reader, which the company just announced a month ago.
Is Apple Missing the E-Reader Boat
Is Apple Missing the E-Reader Boat
Apple has officially unveiled their U.S. Black Friday sales for their online and retail stores. The discounts are in line with past year events, ranging from 4-10% depending on the product.
Apple's Black Friday Sales 2009, Other Major Discounts on Macs
Apple's Black Friday Sales 2009, Other Major Discounts on Macs
Apple early Friday morning kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, offering $101 off MacBook Pros and iMacs. However, the Mac maker's authorized resellers have far undercut the company, offering up to $300 off MacBook Pros and $180 off iMacs. Find the best prices on Macs and iPods with AppleInsider's finalized Black Friday price guides.
Black Friday Mac and iPod price guides: find the lowest prices
Black Friday Mac and iPod price guides: find the lowest prices
Apple has captured nearly half of all desktop revenue in the United States as iPhone sales in China have lagged.
Apple domestic desktop sales strong, iPhone sales slow in China
Apple domestic desktop sales strong, iPhone sales slow in China
One Apple authorized reseller upped the ante overnight in the ongoing Black Friday Mac price war, slashing Mac notebook prices by up to $300 and iMac prices by up to $180.
Apple MacBook Pro prices slashed by up to $300, iMacs by $180
Apple MacBook Pro prices slashed by up to $300, iMacs by $180
Apple has taken iTunes LP and Extras public, encouraging independent developers to begin work on interactive digital content for distribution in iTunes starting early next year. The new move signals a big move in taking on Adobe Flash, pushing the adoption of web standards, and creating an new business model for content that could impact how the company's forthcoming tablet is sold and used.
Apple posts tools for building TuneKit iTunes LPs and Extras
Apple posts tools for building TuneKit iTunes LPs and Extras
Apple has launched its "Black Friday" one-day sales in Australia and New Zealand, with other countries set to follow at the appropriate times. As expected, Apple is offering only modest discounts compared to the deals offered by many other retailers for the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand
Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand
Betanews reports (via The Loop) on data from market research firm NPD showing that Apple garnered 48% of the U.S. PC industry's retail revenue last month.
Apple Records Nearly Half of U.S. PC Desktop Retail Industry Revenue
Apple Records Nearly Half of U.S. PC Desktop Retail Industry Revenue
InformationWeek reports (via 9 to 5 Mac) that Apple has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against an Anaheim, California company selling knock-off power adapters for Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro models. Apple claims that the company sells thi...
Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters
Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters
Apple has sued a third-party MacBook power adapter manufacturer and alleged it has violated patented designs, and also, in a separate trial, appealed to move its ongoing defense against clone iPod maker Luxpro to a California court.
Apple sues one 'knock-off' maker, defends against another
Apple sues one 'knock-off' maker, defends against another
As was the case last year, several Apple authorized resellers are getting a jump-start on the 2009 holiday shopping season by launching early Black Friday sales that offer up to $220 off Mac desktops and $250 off Mac notebooks.
Apple authorized resellers launch Black Friday sales early
Apple authorized resellers launch Black Friday sales early
Tesco, the largest chain of stores in the U.K., announced Wednesday it will soon sell Apple's iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS for use through the O2 network.
Apple's iPhone to be sold by largest U.K. retailer, Tesco
Apple's iPhone to be sold by largest U.K. retailer, Tesco
Apple this week requested a permanent injunction against clone Mac maker Psystar that would prevent it from selling machines with Mac OS X and assisting others to install the operating system on unauthorized machines.
Apple seeks permanent injunction to prevent Psystar sales
Apple seeks permanent injunction to prevent Psystar sales
Nearly a month before Apple updated its iMac line, French site Mac4Ever published a wide-ranging article revealing a number of tidbits on various topics obtained from its sources.
Rumors Revisited: Next-Generation iWork and iLife Plans Apple Tablet Design Surprise
Rumors Revisited: Next-Generation iWork and iLife Plans Apple Tablet Design Surprise
Motorola has exceeded Apple in brand loyalty among men ages 18-and-up since the launch of its new Droid handset, but the iPhone maker has remained well ahead of competitor BlackBerry.
Motorola passes Apple in brand loyalty among men - study
Motorola passes Apple in brand loyalty among men - study
Apple has teamed up with concert promoter Live Nation to launch a new live music program that offers exclusive recorded and filmed concerts, both companies announced Tuesday.
Apple and Live Nation debut iTunes live music program
Apple and Live Nation debut iTunes live music program
Publishers Time Inc., Condà Nast and Hearst are rumored to be among a number of competing publishers that will come together and create an iTunes-style digital store for selling magazines.
Rival publishers rumored to align for iTunes-like magazine store
Rival publishers rumored to align for iTunes-like magazine store
TV manufacturers and software makers believe the next evolution of television will feature Internet-connected hardware with a selection of software available in a method like Apple's iPhone App Store.
TV market looks to mimic Apple with cross-platform 'app store'
TV market looks to mimic Apple with cross-platform 'app store'
Apple's new top-of-the-line 27-inch iMac with an Intel Core i7 processor has shown up dead on arrival or with a cracked screen for some who have purchased.
Users report issues with Apple's new Core i7-based iMac
Users report issues with Apple's new Core i7-based iMac
When you're as dominant in the online music market as iTunes is, it's hard to see the chinks in its armor, but a number of alternatives have cropped up to take advantage of what some see as gaps in Apple's service model. One door that iTunes has left open for its competitors is streaming delivery of music.
Music Sites That Fill In iTunes' Gaps
Music Sites That Fill In iTunes' Gaps
Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its October 2009 Mobile Metrics Report, detailing the devices and platforms requesting ads from its network. While much of this month's report focuses on the breakdown of devices using Research in Motion ...
Apple's Share of Worldwide Smartphone Ad Requests Hits 50%
Apple's Share of Worldwide Smartphone Ad Requests Hits 50%
Apple Monday night will debut new ads that tout the ability of the iPhone to browse the Web and handle calls at the same time, as AT&T this weekend continued to expand its advertising campaign that aims to set the record straight about its coverage.
AT&T continues to counter Verizon claims as Apple enters ad fray
AT&T continues to counter Verizon claims as Apple enters ad fray
BusinessWeek reports that Apple is stepping into the Verizon-AT&T spat with two new ads to be released tonight touting the iPhone's ability to handle voice and data connections simultaneously via 3G. That ability has been featured as one of AT&T's t...
Apple to Enter Verizon-AT&T Spat With Two New iPhone Ads
Apple to Enter Verizon-AT&T Spat With Two New iPhone Ads
Apple's slice of mobile data traffic has grown to now exceed 50% share in the US, UK and in global figures, according to the latest monthly mobile data traffic report by AdMob.
Apple iPhone eats up 50% share of all mobile data traffic globally
Apple iPhone eats up 50% share of all mobile data traffic globally
Boy Genius Report posts a supposed leak of Apple's forthcoming Black Friday sale items. Among the discounted items are iMacs ($101 off), MacBook Pros ($51-$101 off), iPod nanos ($11 off), and iPod touches ($21-$41 off). Also included are the Apple ...
New Apple Black Friday Sale Leak
New Apple Black Friday Sale Leak
With great evidence that the latest revision of the iPod touch was intended to include a camera, a new rumor suggests Apple will add the feature to a new model set for release in the first half of 2010.
iPod touch camera rumors resurface with claimed spring release
iPod touch camera rumors resurface with claimed spring release
As criticism of Apple's approval process for the iPhone App Store has persisted, company executive Phil Schiller has participated in an interview to defend the current system.
Apple exec offers glimpse into App Store approval process
Apple exec offers glimpse into App Store approval process
As expected, Apple has announced that they will be holding a one day shopping event on Friday, November 27th. In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday", which is historically one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Apple Announces Black Friday 2009 Sale
Apple Announces Black Friday 2009 Sale
We had previously reported that magazine publisher Condà Nast is already taking steps to produce tablet-specific content for their publications in anticipation of the Apple Tablet (and competing devices). Condà Nast publishes the technology magazine...
One Vision for Magazine Content on the Apple Tablet
One Vision for Magazine Content on the Apple Tablet
Apple owners claim that their Applecare warranties have been refused due to health risks of second hand smoke.
Smoking may void Applecare warranty due to "health hazard"
Smoking may void Applecare warranty due to "health hazard"
Apple has added a new automated layer to its approval process for App Store software, but according to one developer, it's not perfect.
Apple's App Store approval process gets partially automated
Apple's App Store approval process gets partially automated
In conjunction with its newly updated App Store software, TomTom announced it will release a car kit that will bring GPS functionality specifically to the iPod touch.
TomTom to release iPod touch-specific GPS car kit
TomTom to release iPod touch-specific GPS car kit
When an emotional Mac developer wrote a lengthy e-mail about an issue to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the multi-billionaire responded succinctly via his iPhone.
Steve Jobs e-mails terse response to upset Apple developer
Steve Jobs e-mails terse response to upset Apple developer
Shareholders questioned Microsoft execs at their annual meeting about Apple's growing reputation among the next generation of technology consumers.
Microsoft shareholders grill CEO about Apple, iPhone
Microsoft shareholders grill CEO about Apple, iPhone
Sony on Thursday revealed it intends to launch an online store to sell music, movies and books, called Sony Online Service, designed to compete with Apple's iTunes.
Sony announces iTunes competitor for music, movies, books
Sony announces iTunes competitor for music, movies, books
New patent applications revealed this week show that Apple has investigated technology with advanced physiological sensors for measuring workout activity from inside the user's ear canal.
Apple investigates space-age fitness tracking technology
Apple investigates space-age fitness tracking technology
Whether Apple's tablet launches in early or late 2010 is irrelevant, but a sale price of more than $700 could significantly reduce its potential sales, a new report has predicted.
Piper: Apple tablet no more than $700, launch timing irrelevant
Piper: Apple tablet no more than $700, launch timing irrelevant
In addition to the the EasyPay iPod touch application used for checkouts, numerous Apple-created, task-specific applications are allegedly coming to Apple retail employees, AppleInsider has been told.
New apps said to make iPod touch more prominent in Apple stores
New apps said to make iPod touch more prominent in Apple stores
Whether Apple's tablet launches in early or late 2010 is irrelevant, but a sale price of more than $700 could significantly reduce its potential sales, a new report has predicted.
Piper: Apple tablet no more than than $700, launch timing irrelevant
Piper: Apple tablet no more than than $700, launch timing irrelevant
Digitimes claims that Apple is planning on postponing the launch of their long rumored tablet device from March to the second half of 2010 as they make some final adjustments to the device's components.
Apple Tablet Delayed with OLED Model Planned 3G Possible
Apple Tablet Delayed with OLED Model Planned 3G Possible
Magazine publisher Condà Nast plans to bring one of its top brands to Apple's still-unannounced tablet, which one report claims has been delayed, but will offer a pricey model with an OLED screen.
Major publisher preps for Apple tablet as delay rumor surfaces
Major publisher preps for Apple tablet as delay rumor surfaces
TomTom has officially released update version 1.2 for its iPhone app, adding support for both the iPod touch and the first-gen iPhone when used in conjunction with its car kit.
TomTom app updated to support iPod touch, first-gen iPhone
TomTom app updated to support iPod touch, first-gen iPhone
Sales figures for the month of October show that Apple is on track to meet Wall Street expectations for its first financial quarter, which includes the busy holiday season.
Oct. estimates suggest Apple will sell 2.9M Macs this quarter
Oct. estimates suggest Apple will sell 2.9M Macs this quarter
Apple is unsurprisingly already at work on the next version of its operating system, according to a new technical message that references Mac OS X 10.7.
Evidence suggests Apple at work on Mac OS X 10.7
Evidence suggests Apple at work on Mac OS X 10.7
Apple's retail push shows no signs of slowing, and much of its momentum in the coming year will be directed to markets outside its domestic turf. The company plans to open 40 to 50 new retail stores in 2010, said Ron Johnson, its senior vice president of retail, at a recent store opening in New York. More than half of these will be outside the United States; some will be in London, Paris and Shanghai.
Apple's Retail Engine Keeps On Rolling
Apple's Retail Engine Keeps On Rolling
Less than three months after the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, evidence has surfaced that Apple is already working on the next version of OS X, presumably to designated Mac OS X 10.7. The information comes from an entry posted earlier today ...
Apple Already Working on Mac OS X 10.7 Development
Apple Already Working on Mac OS X 10.7 Development
Construction continues at the Greenwich, Conn., Apple store as crews rush to complete the structure in time for the grand opening this Saturday.
Apple store in upscale Greenwich, Conn., to open Saturday
Apple store in upscale Greenwich, Conn., to open Saturday
Needham & Company downgraded their assessment of Apple stock from a strong buy to buy rating Tuesday, as a result firm's own rules for ratings, but not a change in their positive outlook for the stock.
Needham downgrades Apple stock on technicality
Needham downgrades Apple stock on technicality
Construction continues at the Greenwich, Conn., Apple store as crews rush to complete the structure in time for the grand opening this Saturday.
Exclusive photos from Apple's Greenwich store to open Saturday
Exclusive photos from Apple's Greenwich store to open Saturday