Apple is poised to announce that it has acquired mobile advertising outfit Quattro Wireless for $275 million.
Apple to buy mobile ad company Quattro Wireless - report
Apple to buy mobile ad company Quattro Wireless - report
Apple later this month will preview its long-awaited touch-screen tablet before shipping the device to consumers two months later, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
Apple to unveil tablet in January, ship in March - WSJ
Apple to unveil tablet in January, ship in March - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription required) that while Apple is expected to introduce its tablet device at a media event reportedly scheduled for later this month, the tablet will not begin shipping until March.
Apple Tablet Scheduled to Begin Shipping in March Two Different Material Casings Being Considered
Apple Tablet Scheduled to Begin Shipping in March Two Different Material Casings Being Considered
Apple has obtained the trademark for i-phone from a Chinese company that applied for ownership of the name in 2004, and a hands-on with Google's Nexus One phone concludes it isn't an iPhone killer.
Apple wins Chinese iPhone trademark, Google Nexus One compared
Apple wins Chinese iPhone trademark, Google Nexus One compared
A new report alleges that Apple will indeed host a late January event to introduce new products, though it will be one day later than was previously rumored.
Apple's Wed., Jan. 27 event could include iPhone 4.0 SDK u
Apple's Wed., Jan. 27 event could include iPhone 4.0 SDK u
In a brief report [Google translation], French site Mac4Ever claims that Apple's special media event now reportedly scheduled for January 27th will see both the introduction of the company's much-rumored tablet device and the launch of beta versions ...
Apple Prepping iPhone OS 4.0 Beta SDK to Include Tablet 'Simulator' Tools
Apple Prepping iPhone OS 4.0 Beta SDK to Include Tablet 'Simulator' Tools
All Things D claims that Apple's rumored media event will actually take place on Wednesday, January 27th rather than the 26th as originally rumored.
Major New Apple Product on January 27th
Major New Apple Product on January 27th
A new report alleges that Apple will indeed host a late January event to introduce new products, though it will be one day later than was previously rumored.
Apple media event reportedly scheduled for Wed., Jan. 27 u
Apple media event reportedly scheduled for Wed., Jan. 27 u
Last week, Nokia filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) claiming infringement of its patents by virtually all Apple products. The complaint was an extension of an earlier lawsuit filed by Nokia over the iPhone, one wh...
More Details on Nokia's Latest Complaints Against Apple Surface
More Details on Nokia's Latest Complaints Against Apple Surface
Nokia has filed a another lawsuit against Apple, with a new federal complaint that alleges the Cupertino, Calif., company has infringed on several implementation patents, the same cited in an ITC suit filed last week.
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
As CES kicks off this week, a great deal of focus will be on touchscreen tablet devices, which many companies plan to release in anticipation of Apple's own take on the mobile computing format.
Hardware makers plan preemptive strike against Apple tablet at CES
Hardware makers plan preemptive strike against Apple tablet at CES
Following Apple's rebirth over the past decade under the leadership of chief executive Steve Jobs, the company is now set to build on its established foundations over the next decade.
Apple set to build on its blockbuster success in 2010
Apple set to build on its blockbuster success in 2010
Apple ends the year with solid iPhone OS growth, a slowing - but stable Mac OS X market share, and its Safari web browser being edged out by Google's Chrome.
Chrome edges out Safari, iPhone OS continues growth in December - report
Chrome edges out Safari, iPhone OS continues growth in December - report
Apple will not return a stolen iPhone to to the original owner after the thief took the phone in to get serviced.
Apple refuses to return repaired iPhone to owner
Apple refuses to return repaired iPhone to owner
While we normally avoid purely speculative pieces here on MacRumors, John Gruber has posted a particularly interesting opinion piece on what void or need the Apple Tablet might fill. Gruber acknowledges that this is not based on inside knowledge, bu...
What is the Ultimate Role of the Apple Tablet
What is the Ultimate Role of the Apple Tablet
In a pair of articles published over the past week, Hardmac reveals that Apple has been working to fight against fraud perpetrated against the company by third-party authorized service centers. According to the initial report published last week, th...
Apple Reportedly Addressing Fraud by Third-Party Service Centers
Apple Reportedly Addressing Fraud by Third-Party Service Centers
Even as new data shows that Apple TV is struggling to gain traction in the marketplace, Apple continues to push for a patent on a wireless remote wand for future versions of the streaming media device that would provide users with precise control over a cursor movement on TV screens and unlock three-dimensional controls similar to those offered by Nintendo's Wii controller.
Apple still pushing for patent on Wii-like Apple TV remote control
Apple still pushing for patent on Wii-like Apple TV remote control
Though it was given a software upgrade to version 3.0 in October, Apple TV sales have remained relatively flat for the company's wireless set-top-box over the past 12 months. Similarly, sales of AirPort base stations have struggled to gain momentum due to higher-than-average price points, resulting minor share declines.
Apple TV 3.0 update not helping sales as AirPort routers lose share
Apple TV 3.0 update not helping sales as AirPort routers lose share
A new report bolsters the rumored January 26 date assigned to an Apple Event planned at Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. The event is widely believed to serve as the debut of the company's new slate as an expansion of its iPhone/iPod touch platform.
Report: Apple Event set for January 26, 2010
Report: Apple Event set for January 26, 2010
The ex-president of Google China has revealed on his microblog supposed details on Apple's forthcoming tablet: 10.1-inch screen with webcam, awesome UI.
Former Google China president reveals details on Apple's tablet
Former Google China president reveals details on Apple's tablet
A class-action lawsuit claiming that Apple's iPod was responsible for hearing loss was rejected by a federal appeals court on Wednesday, mirroring an earlier decision made in district court in 2008.
Apple prevails in appeal over iPod hearing loss
Apple prevails in appeal over iPod hearing loss
FOXNews.com claims to have received confirmation from a source inside Apple that the company will in fact be holding a media event on January 26th in San Francisco. According to the source, the big event will focus on the mobility space, sugge...
Apple January 26th Event 'Confirmed' by Internal Source Focus on 'Mobility Space'
Apple January 26th Event 'Confirmed' by Internal Source Focus on 'Mobility Space'
Apple is likely to miss a self-imposed deadline for delivering support for Microsoft's latest operating system to Mac users running its Boot Camp dual booting software.
Apple likely to delay rollout of Windows 7 support
Apple likely to delay rollout of Windows 7 support
Strength in all of Apple's core business segments during the December quarter is likely to see the company breeze past already heightened expectations on Wall Street, investment bank Kaufman Bros. said Wednesday.
Kaufman Bros ups Apple target on expectations of "blowout" Q1
Kaufman Bros ups Apple target on expectations of "blowout" Q1
Apple's iWork software suite, in both standalone and box set SKUs, had a strong 2009, particularly in the wake of the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in August.
Sales of Apple's iWork office suite surge 50% in 2009
Sales of Apple's iWork office suite surge 50% in 2009
Hopes that Apple would close out 2009 with a resounding bang were dampened somewhat with Tuesday's news that Nokia is widening its patent lawsuit against the company. It sent Apple's share prices down from Monday's record high closing of $211.61 to $209.10 at close Tuesday, a slip of about 1 percent.
A New Year, a New Record and a New Problem for Apple
A New Year, a New Record and a New Problem for Apple
Expectations that Google would jump into the smartphone business itself and directly challenge the iPhone are being squelched by reports that indicate that the company is really only putting its name on a new HTC device to be sold by T-Mobile, which will compete against the Verizon Motorola Droid instead.
Google's Nexus One takes on Droid as Apple's iPhone App Store grows
Google's Nexus One takes on Droid as Apple's iPhone App Store grows
The legal battle between Nokia and Apple has been ratcheted up another notch today with Nokia's announcement that it has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging infringement of Nokia-held patents by virtually al...
Nokia Increases Scope of Patent Complaints to Include 'Virtually All' Apple Products
Nokia Increases Scope of Patent Complaints to Include 'Virtually All' Apple Products
Nokia said Tuesday that it has filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple has been infringing on its patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers.
Nokia lodges complaint alleging Apple in broad patent violation
Nokia lodges complaint alleging Apple in broad patent violation
With evidence mounting that Apple is racing towards an early 2010 introduction of its much-anticipated multi-touch tablet, the guessing game over what name the company will use to market the device has kicked into overdrive, with yet another candidate surfacing this week in iGuide.
iGuide may be service tied to forthcoming Apple tablet
iGuide may be service tied to forthcoming Apple tablet
Apple's new Magic Mouse helped Apple see a twofold increase in its share of domestic mice sales last month, AppleInsider has learned, garnering the Mac maker a double-digit slice of the market for the first time ever.
Magic Mouse helps Apple double share of market in 8 weeks
Magic Mouse helps Apple double share of market in 8 weeks
The holidays have been very good to Apple's iPod touch, according to figures from analytics tool developer Flurry. The number of apps downloaded on the WiFi-connected media players surged past those downloaded on iPhones in recent days, according to Flurry.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving - to Apple
The Gift That Keeps On Giving - to Apple
With the revelation that Apple had acquired the iSlate.com domain and iSlate trademarks, it seemed clear to us that iSlate was the likely name for Apple's upcoming tablet computer. While we agree with skeptics that these historic actions can't prov...
Another Buried Apple Trademark - 'iGuide' as an Another Name or Service for iSlate
Another Buried Apple Trademark - 'iGuide' as an Another Name or Service for iSlate
Just two weeks ago, a suggestion that Apple could sell 10 million iPhones during the current quarter began to make its way around the Mac investor and rumor communities. At the time, the claim was significantly higher than analysts' consensus in the...
Apple's Quarterly iPhone and Overall Sales Estimates Continue to Rise
Apple's Quarterly iPhone and Overall Sales Estimates Continue to Rise
Apple come next month is expected to announce -- by far -- the most successful quarter for iPhone sales in the handset's history, according to one Wall Street analyst who raised his price target on the company to $260 per share.
Apple believed to have sold over 11 million iPhones this quarter
Apple believed to have sold over 11 million iPhones this quarter
Even before it's been validated with a formal introduction, Apple's eagerly-awaited tablet device is being positioned by some members of the investment community as a device that could sell 1.4 million units in its first 9 months, just as others reiterate claims that it'll thrash Amazon's Kindle device in the process.
Apple seen selling 1.4 million $600 "Kindle Killer" tablets in 2010
Apple seen selling 1.4 million $600 "Kindle Killer" tablets in 2010
MobileCrunch reports on data from mobile analytics firm Flurry showing very strong App Store download performance coming from iPod touch devices, suggesting a strong holiday season for Apple's premier iPod line. On Christmas Day, Flurry's data saw d...
App Store Download Statistics Suggest Strong iPod Touch Holiday Sales
App Store Download Statistics Suggest Strong iPod Touch Holiday Sales
TechCrunch reports on a new Apple job posting that appeared last week that seems to reveal plans for an expanded online cloud experience for the company's iWork productivity suite. While Apple has offered an iWork.com beta site for document collab...
Apple Looking to Expand Cloud-Based iWork Experience
Apple Looking to Expand Cloud-Based iWork Experience
Apple has placed mass orders for 10-inch displays as well as strong glass panels and connectors to go with them, according to two separate reports out of the Far East that say the components are destine for the company's much anticipated tablet device.
Apple orders 10-inch tablet displays and robust glass panels
Apple orders 10-inch tablet displays and robust glass panels
Taiwan's Economic Daily paper claims that Cheng Uei Precision Industry has received an order for connectors for Apple's new Tablet PCs. According to the report the company is likely to begin shipping in the 3rd quarter of 2010.
Apple Placing Orders for Tablet Components Connectors, 10-Inch Screen
Apple Placing Orders for Tablet Components Connectors, 10-Inch Screen
A December job posting by Apple could indicate an increased emphasis on cloud-based aspects of applications like iWork.
Apple recruiting talent for iWork's transition to the cloud
Apple recruiting talent for iWork's transition to the cloud
Records indicate that Apple may be behind Slate Computing, LLC - the company currently in possession of the iSlate trademark.
Apple also behind Slate Computing, filings suggest
Apple also behind Slate Computing, filings suggest
After we broke the news yesterday that Apple had acquired iSlate.com, other pieces to the puzzle seemed to fall into place. Notably, TechCrunch found that iSlate had been registered as a trademark by an unknown Delaware company by the name of Slate ...
Apple 'iSlate' Trademark and What is a 'Magic Slate'
Apple 'iSlate' Trademark and What is a 'Magic Slate'
Records show that Apple has owned the iSlate.com domain name since 2007, indicating a possible name for the company's much-rumored tablet device.
Evidence points to Apple's ownership of iSlate.com domain
Evidence points to Apple's ownership of iSlate.com domain
With the help of NORAD, children can once again track Santa's current location via the Maps application on an Apple iPhone or iPod touch all day Thursday for Christmas Eve.
NORAD helps children track Santa via iPhone, iPod touch
NORAD helps children track Santa via iPhone, iPod touch
With rumors of the Apple tablet reaching new highs, MacRumors has found evidence that Apple acquired the domain name iSlate.com presumably in preparation for the new device.
Apple Purchased iSlate.com in 2007. Apple's New Tablet Called iSlate
Apple Purchased iSlate.com in 2007. Apple's New Tablet Called iSlate
In the wake of yesterday's provocative hint suggesting that users would be surprised how you interact with Apple's much-rumored tablet, speculation has begun about what that surprise might be. Conveniently enough, a patent application published to...
Apple's Research on Tactile Feedback for Touchscreen Keyboard Revisited
Apple's Research on Tactile Feedback for Touchscreen Keyboard Revisited
Apple laptop sales hit a new high in planned corporate sales in November, despite the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, a new survey has found.
Apple corporate laptop sales set to increase despite Windows 7 debut
Apple corporate laptop sales set to increase despite Windows 7 debut
Apple's forthcoming tablet could employ a dynamic surface that gives users tactile feedback when typing in order to identify individual keys, according to a new patent application revealed this week.
Possible Apple tablet multi-touch tactile keyboard detailed
Possible Apple tablet multi-touch tactile keyboard detailed
As a rumored Jan. 26 media event approaches, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is said to be extremely happy with the company's unannounced tablet device, which is hinted to be more than just a large iPod touch.
Apple's tablet interface said to 'surprise,' Jobs pleased
Apple's tablet interface said to 'surprise,' Jobs pleased
