Jobs "Extremely Happy" with Upcoming Apple Tablet and a Surprise
Apple Tablet rumors have exploded in the past few days with reports suggesting that Apple may introduce the device as early as January. A New York Times Blog post by Nick Bilton adds a few tantalizing tidbits about the upcoming device.
Jobs "Extremely Happy" with Upcoming Apple Tablet and a Surprise
Jobs "Extremely Happy" with Upcoming Apple Tablet and a Surprise
Steve Jobs was compensated $1 for his work as Apple's CEO in 2009, a tradition that has existed since 1997.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs receives salary of $1 in 2009
Apple CEO Steve Jobs receives salary of $1 in 2009
The Financial Times reports that it has received word that Apple has scheduled a special media event for Tuesday, January 26th in San Francisco. The event will reportedly be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, site of the company's music-fo...
Apple Special Media Event Scheduled for January 26th
Apple Special Media Event Scheduled for January 26th
Apple has reportedly scheduled a media event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010, for a major product announcement.
Apple schedules special event for Jan. 26, 2010 - report
Apple schedules special event for Jan. 26, 2010 - report
Further fueling a whirlwind of tablet-related speculation Wednesday, some app developers have reportedly been told by Apple to prepare new versions of their software for a full screen resolution demo next month.
Apple developers told to prepare 'full screen' apps for Jan. demo
Apple developers told to prepare 'full screen' apps for Jan. demo
Silicon Alley Insider reports that Apple has approached certain app developers to ask them to prepare for a demo scheduled for next month. Notably, Apple has requested that the developers prepare their applications to run in full screen mode rathe...
Apple Asking App Developers to Prepare for Large Screen Demos Next Month
Apple Asking App Developers to Prepare for Large Screen Demos Next Month
As rumors of Apple's forthcoming tablet device pick up steam once again, one Wall Street analyst sees a 50-50 chance of the device being unveiled in January.
Piper: 75% chance of Apple Jan. event, 50% likelihood of tablet
Piper: 75% chance of Apple Jan. event, 50% likelihood of tablet
New photos and a hands-on description have compared Google's custom-built Nexus One handset, rumored to be for sale to the public next month, with Apple's iPhone.
Google's Nexus One compared to Apple's iPhone, Motorola Droid
Google's Nexus One compared to Apple's iPhone, Motorola Droid
As Apple reportedly pushes to launch a subscription television service, the company is also rumored to unveil its long-awaited tablet device in January, a new report states.
Apple tablet could have 'imminent' Jan. 2010 debut - report
Apple tablet could have 'imminent' Jan. 2010 debut - report
Financial Times echos much of what was reported on the Wall Street Journal about Apple hoping to launch a subscription television service in 2010. CBS and Disney are currently believed to be closest to agreeing to a distribution deal with Apple. T...
Apple Tablet Announcement As Early as January
Apple Tablet Announcement As Early as January
With 4 percent of all mobile device subscribers in the U.S., a new study has found that Apple's iPhone was the single most popular handset model in the country in 2009.
Apple's iPhone is most popular phone in US - study
Apple's iPhone is most popular phone in US - study
A version of the same advanced game engine that powers popular titles like Gears of War 2 has been demonstrated on the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch.
'Unreal' 3D game engine demonstrated on Apple's iPhone
'Unreal' 3D game engine demonstrated on Apple's iPhone
As Apple released a firmware update to fix graphical glitches on its new 27-inch iMac, a federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit over display issues on 2006 hardware.
Judge dismisses suit against Apple over iMac G5 display issues
Judge dismisses suit against Apple over iMac G5 display issues
The World Trade Organization ruled this week that China is obstructing trade by forcing foreign suppliers to deliver media through state-owned companies, thereby blocking services like a native iTunes.
WTO rules China illegally restricts media imports like iTunes
WTO rules China illegally restricts media imports like iTunes
The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS and Walt Disney are considering participating in an upcoming plan by Apple to offer television subscription services over the internet.
Disney and CBS Signing on to Apple TV Subscription Service Tablet to be a 'Multimedia Gadget'
Disney and CBS Signing on to Apple TV Subscription Service Tablet to be a 'Multimedia Gadget'
Apple Monday afternoon released a firmware update for its new 27-inch iMac that aims to fix flickering graphics issues that have plagued some users.
Apple releases fix for 27" iMac graphics flickering issue
Apple releases fix for 27" iMac graphics flickering issue
Both CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co. have shown interest in offering content for Apple's TV subscription proposal slated for roll out sometime in 2010.
Apple's TV subscription plan gains potential partners in CBS, Disney
Apple's TV subscription plan gains potential partners in CBS, Disney
Apple Monday afternoon released a firmware update for its new 27-inch iMac that aims to fix flickering graphics issues that have plagued some users.
Apple releases fix for iMac graphics flickering issue
Apple releases fix for iMac graphics flickering issue
Apple today released 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0, addressing recent complaints of screen flickering on the company's newest iMac models.
Apple Releases Firmware Update to Address Screen Flickering on 27-Inch iMacs
Apple Releases Firmware Update to Address Screen Flickering on 27-Inch iMacs
For increasing his company's market cap a whopping $150 billion in the last 12 years, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was named the best-performing CEO in the world.
Apple's Steve Jobs named world's best-performing CEO
Apple's Steve Jobs named world's best-performing CEO
In the first of a three-part series on Apple's App Store, the Financial Times reports that the phenomenal success of the iPhone application marketplace has topped even the initial expectations of those within Apple.
App Store Success Reportedly Overwhelms Even Apple's Expectations
App Store Success Reportedly Overwhelms Even Apple's Expectations
iPhone game maker Tapulous now earns nearly $1 million per month in sales from the App Store. It's just another example of the store's incredible success -- which allegedly even caught Apple off guard.
Apple surprised by App Store success as Tapulous claims $1M/mo
Apple surprised by App Store success as Tapulous claims $1M/mo
A joke about the iPhone's perceived poor cell service earned laughter and applause from the audience on a new episode of Saturday Night Live this weekend.
Apple becomes SNL punchline over iPhone network coverage
Apple becomes SNL punchline over iPhone network coverage
While nearly 95 percent of iPhone users have upgraded to iPhone 3.0 or greater, only 55 percent of iPod touch users have done the same.
iPod touch users slow to upgrade mobile OS - study
iPod touch users slow to upgrade mobile OS - study
A BusinessWeek report from last night has received significant attention today for its focus on Verizon's claimed readiness should the company and Apple strike a deal to bring the iPhone to the largest U.S. wireless carrier next year.
Verizon Claims Network Ready for iPhone Should Apple Choose to Strike Deal
Verizon Claims Network Ready for iPhone Should Apple Choose to Strike Deal
AdMob has released its November 2009 Mobile Metrics Report, offering a featured look at the iPhone and iPod touch's international growth during 2009 as seen by data collected through its ad network. The data shows that, while the U.S. has seen stron...
International Performance Seen Driving iPhone and iPod Touch Growth
International Performance Seen Driving iPhone and iPod Touch Growth
With the iPhone and iPod touch on track to sell 40 million units this year, most of the growth from 2009 has come from outside of North America.
iPhone sales grow abroad as Apple carries 38% of mobile traffic
iPhone sales grow abroad as Apple carries 38% of mobile traffic
With the iPhone and iPod touch on track to sell 40 million units this year, most of the growth from 2009 has come from outside of North America.
iPhone sales grow abroad as Apple dominates mobile traffic
iPhone sales grow abroad as Apple dominates mobile traffic
Nearly half of all domestic smartphone users have turned to the iPhone in Japan, giving Apple a dominant position in the market, according to a new study.
Apple's iPhone commands 46% of Japanese smartphone market
Apple's iPhone commands 46% of Japanese smartphone market
A new holiday-themed iPhone advertisement presents a spin on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas with App Store software, and discounted movie bundles have come to iTunes.
Apple introduces iTunes Movie Bundles, iPhone holiday TV spot
Apple introduces iTunes Movie Bundles, iPhone holiday TV spot
Future Apple hardware could track the location of a user and adjust a 3D display according to their position, creating the illusion that an on-screen object is physically present.
Apple exploring 3D head-tracking, battery life improvements
Apple exploring 3D head-tracking, battery life improvements
Though previous studies found the iPhone was outselling Windows Mobile devices and had a greater presence online, Apple's handset finally unseated Microsoft devices in terms of overall use in October, a new study has found.
Apple's iPhone exceeds Windows Mobile in US usage - study
Apple's iPhone exceeds Windows Mobile in US usage - study
Future Apple hardware could track the location of a user and adjust a 3D display according to their position, creating the illusion that an on-screen object is physically present.
Apple investigates 3D head-tracking, battery life improvements
Apple investigates 3D head-tracking, battery life improvements
While perhaps not as glamorous as 3D display technology, a couple of other patent applications from Apple reveal that the company is working on improving the audio/video experience of their iPod and iPhones.
Apple Patents: Tailoring Music Playback and Dynamically Prolonging Battery Life on iPods and iPhones
Apple Patents: Tailoring Music Playback and Dynamically Prolonging Battery Life on iPods and iPhones
Microsoft released an app for its Bing search engine in the iTunes App Store on Tuesday. This free app works on the iPhone and iPod touch. Its features include voice search, geolocation and mapping. The Bing app for the iPhone and iPod touch has been launched less than a month after Microsoft released a BlackBerry version of the app.
Bing Spreads Wings in Apple's App Store
Bing Spreads Wings in Apple's App Store
Apple's patent applications are always provide an interesting peek into what Apple researchers have been working on. In one of the more interesting patent applications we've discovered, Apple appears to be researching 3D displays in which the user w...
Apple Working on 3D 'Hyper-Reality' Displays
Apple Working on 3D 'Hyper-Reality' Displays
AT&T continues to aggressively defend and promote its network, as the nation's second-largest wireless carrier has come under fire once again, this time from a satirical source.
'Fake Steve Jobs' vs. AT&T's real-life phone service
'Fake Steve Jobs' vs. AT&T's real-life phone service
The platform of the iPhone, iPod touch and iTunes has seen the fastest rate of adoption of any new technology in history, a new study has concluded.
Apple seen in 'pole position' to control mobile Internet computing
Apple seen in 'pole position' to control mobile Internet computing
It's going to be a very happy holiday season for Apple -- overall Mac sales in the United States were up 21 percent year over year in October and November, according to the NPD Group. Another analysis firm, Gartner, projects that smartphone sales will increase over the next few years, with software, services and content being much bigger drivers than hardware.
Apple's Stocking Will Be Stuffed
Apple's Stocking Will Be Stuffed
It seems Apple is continuing to invest in advancing web-based technologies to provide a more full feature experienced on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Daring Fireball's John Gruber describes in detail an impressive web framework called PastryKit that...
Apple Laying Groundwork for Advanced Mobile Web Apps
Apple Laying Groundwork for Advanced Mobile Web Apps
Gizmodo highlights the story of Apple's 'Gestapo' Loyalty Team as relayed by a Cupertino employee known simply as Tom.
Apple's 'Worldwide Loyalty Team' ensures secrets stay secret
Apple's 'Worldwide Loyalty Team' ensures secrets stay secret
Apple and Psystar concluded 17 months of litigation Tuesday when a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against the unauthorized Mac OS X hardware creator, banning it from selling hardware with Apple's operating system.
Apple wins permanent injunction against clone Mac maker Psystar
Apple wins permanent injunction against clone Mac maker Psystar
Overall mobile phone sales are predicted to be down from 2008; the Android Market now has 20,000 applications; and the recent release of Google Chrome beta helped give the browser a slight lead over Safari in market share.
Mobile phone sales down in 2009, Chrome barely edges Safari
Mobile phone sales down in 2009, Chrome barely edges Safari
Computerworld reports on data from research firm Net Applications showing that Google's Chrome browser has slipped past Apple's Safari to snag third place in worldwide Internet browser market share behind Internet Explorer and Firefox. The surge com...
Chrome Drops Safari Into Fourth Place Among Browsers
Chrome Drops Safari Into Fourth Place Among Browsers
Apple and 17 other companies were named in a new lawsuit filed this week over two patents related to accessing computer software from remote systems.
Patent suit takes aim at Apple's iTunes, MobileMe, QuickTime
Patent suit takes aim at Apple's iTunes, MobileMe, QuickTime
Toshiba announced (via 9to5Mac) that they have launched a 64 gigabyte (GB) embedded NAND flash memory module. The new chip offers 64GB on a single chip and will start mass production in the first quarter of 2010.
64GB iPhone and 128GB iPod Touch Possible in 1st Quarter 2010
64GB iPhone and 128GB iPod Touch Possible in 1st Quarter 2010
Apple received top honors in six categories in Adweek's “Best of the 2000s” advertising awards, including “Brand of the Decade” and “Marketer of the Decade” for Steve Jobs.
Apple named 'Brand of the Decade' by Adweek
Apple named 'Brand of the Decade' by Adweek
Time magazine will announce its annual Person of the Year this week, and the magazine has revealed its top seven finalists, with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs making the cut.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs named finalist for Time Person of the Year
Apple CEO Steve Jobs named finalist for Time Person of the Year
A DigiTimes report about growth in smartphone growth for Taiwanese component suppliers is gaining a fair amount of notice this morning for its citation of a market research firm's claims that Apple is set to sell 10 million iPhones this quarter, well...
Apple Set to Sell 10 Million iPhones This Quarter
Apple Set to Sell 10 Million iPhones This Quarter
Apple has reportedly delayed shipments of its 27-inch iMac model to resellers as reports of screen flickering issues have grown.
Apple delays iMac orders as reports of display issues rise
Apple delays iMac orders as reports of display issues rise