Apple's 64-bit Aperture 3 packs 200 new features, including Faces, Places
Apple on Tuesday released the next major update to its photo editing and management software, with Aperture 3 sporting over 200 new features, including Faces, Places and Brushes for $199 new, or $99 to upgrade.
Apple's 64-bit Aperture 3 packs 200 new features, including Faces, Places
Apple's 64-bit Aperture 3 packs 200 new features, including Faces, Places
When I first noticed the Retrevo Pulse headline for its study that examines consumer interest in buying the Apple iPad, my first reaction was eerily in line with the traffic-grabbing headline, Apple iPad Hoopla Fails to Convince Buyers. I'm an unabashed fan of almost every Apple product the company in Cupertino produces, and yet I'm still not convinced the iPad is a worthy addition to my personal Apple lineup.
Sorry, You Just Can't Pin Down Apple Consumers
Sorry, You Just Can't Pin Down Apple Consumers
A strong holiday quarter helped to grow Apple's share of the U.S. smartphone market by 1.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, giving the iPhone a 25.3 percent share of users, according to a new report.
Apple's share of U.S. smartphone market grows to 25% - study
Apple's share of U.S. smartphone market grows to 25% - study
A new job posting on Apple's site suggests that the company is preparing to add still and video camera capabilities to its iPad tablet device in the future. The position is for a quality assurance engineer in the Media Systems division of Apple's br...
Apple Job Posting Suggests Video Recording Coming to Future iPad Models
Apple Job Posting Suggests Video Recording Coming to Future iPad Models
New pictures claimed to be parts for a prototype fourth-generation iPhone show a front panel slightly taller than the current model, along with some other minor internal design tweaks.
Purported 4th gen Apple iPhone parts show largely unchanged design
Purported 4th gen Apple iPhone parts show largely unchanged design
If the market does not respond well to the iPad and its price range of $499 to $829, Apple executives have reportedly said they could be nimble on its cost.
Execs say Apple could lower iPad price if market demands it - report
Execs say Apple could lower iPad price if market demands it - report
The Wall Street Journal reports on a research note from Credit Suisse analyst Bill Shope based on meetings with Apple executives revealing that the company has apparently left the door open to future price cuts on the iPad should customer demand not ...
Apple Open to iPad Price Cuts if Demand Lags
Apple Open to iPad Price Cuts if Demand Lags
Despite a highly publicized public debut, potential customers lost a great deal of interest in Apple's new touchscreen iPad after it was unveiled, a new study has found.
Consumers lose interest in iPad after Apple's unveiling - survey
Consumers lose interest in iPad after Apple's unveiling - survey
On January 20, a major speech took place: No, it was not the State of the Union address, but Steve Jobs' announcement of the release of the iPad. The iPad has already started to change the landscape of digital publishing: After a short battle, Amazon was forced to capitulate to a new deal with Macmillan, one of the six largest publishers; on Friday, Hachette started to make noise too.
Ripping the Wrong Page From Apple's E-Playbook
Ripping the Wrong Page From Apple's E-Playbook
Apple's new iPad debuts a new VGA-style video output option, a first for the company's mobile device lineup.
Inside Apple's iPad: VGA video output
Inside Apple's iPad: VGA video output
A benchmark report for an unreleased Apple MacBook Pro sporting Intel's upcoming dual-core 2.66GHz Core i7 mobile processor was published online this week, suggesting a refresh to the professional notebook line may be imminent.
Unannounced Core i7 Apple MacBook Pro surfaces in benchmarks logs
Unannounced Core i7 Apple MacBook Pro surfaces in benchmarks logs
Apple on Friday evening equipped developers with yet another build of its upcoming maintenance and security update for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard that includes few changes from an earlier build distributed two weeks ago.
Apple's new beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 includes few changes
Apple's new beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 includes few changes
Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to developers today. The last seed was released on January 22nd. According to reports, the newest version provides a number of enhancements and bug fixes for QuickTime X, 64-bit Logic, printing and OpenGL.
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.3 (Build 10D548)
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.3 (Build 10D548)
More than 60 percent of physicians who participated in a new survey have shown interest in Apple's recently announced iPad, and one in five already intend to purchase one.
One in five physicians likely to purchase Apple iPad - study
One in five physicians likely to purchase Apple iPad - study
Apple this week notified iPhone developers that they cannot use the device's GPS data to serve location-aware advertisements to users of App Store software.
Apple denying iPhone apps that use location framework for targeted ads
Apple denying iPhone apps that use location framework for targeted ads
I was a bit distracted from the Apple iPad news due to the marathon Oracle conference last week on its shiny new Sun Microsystems acquisition. However, the more I thought about it, the more these two companies are extremely well-positioned to actually fulfill what other powerful companies tried to do and failed.
Apple and Oracle: Will the Real Tech Titans Please Stand Up
Apple and Oracle: Will the Real Tech Titans Please Stand Up
Apple booked a quiet dinner reception for fifty executives at the New York Times, but the VIP guest ended up being Steve Jobs.
Eccentric but effective Steve Jobs pitches iPad to NYT execs
Eccentric but effective Steve Jobs pitches iPad to NYT execs
Silicon Alley Insider reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs apparently traveled to New York City in recent days to meet with executives at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for discussions about bringing their content to the iPad.
Steve Jobs Rumored to Have Recently Traveled to New York for iPad Media Talks
Steve Jobs Rumored to Have Recently Traveled to New York for iPad Media Talks
As Apple struggles with flickering and yellow-tinting issues on the displays of its 27-inch iMac models, Gizmodo has been continuing to closely follow the situation and has learned that Apple has been offering refunds of 15% of the machine's purchase...
Apple Reportedly Offering 15% Refunds to Purchasers of Troubled 27-Inch iMacs
Apple Reportedly Offering 15% Refunds to Purchasers of Troubled 27-Inch iMacs
Some users who have been plagued by screen flickering issues with the new 27-inch iMac have reportedly been given a 15 percent refund on their purchase price.
Owners of flickering 27-inch iMacs claim 15% refund from Apple
Owners of flickering 27-inch iMacs claim 15% refund from Apple
Apple's smartphone market share increased by more than 5 percent in 2009 as total iPhone shipments surged by a massive 81.9 percent over 2008, a study released Thursday shows.
IDC: Apple iPhone was No. 3 smartphone in 2009 with 14.4% of market
IDC: Apple iPhone was No. 3 smartphone in 2009 with 14.4% of market
Research firm IDC today issued a report highlighting fourth quarter and full year worldwide sales numbers of converged mobile devices, more commonly known as smartphones, revealing continuing outstanding growth for Apple's iPhone above the overall ...
Apple's iPhone Continues to Outpace Smartphone Industry Growth
Apple's iPhone Continues to Outpace Smartphone Industry Growth
Sharing your current location with a contact could be as simple as a button press in a future iPhone upgrade, according to a new Apple patent application revealed this week.
Future Apple iPhones could share current location during a call
Future Apple iPhones could share current location during a call
Apple this week expanded its browser-based iTunes Preview, now allowing users to view information on software within the App Store without ever launching iTunes.
Apple's iTunes Preview now offers browser-based App Store access
Apple's iTunes Preview now offers browser-based App Store access
Apple this week expanded its browser-based iTunes Preview, now allowing users to view information on software within the App Store without ever launching iTunes.
iTunes Preview now allows browser-based App Store access
iTunes Preview now allows browser-based App Store access
Apple has followed up its purchase of online advertiser Quattro Wireless by recruiting two experienced mobile advertising employees for high-profile positions.
Two new hires are Apple's latest moves in mobile advertising
Two new hires are Apple's latest moves in mobile advertising
While talk of a Verizon-capable iPad incorrectly persisted for months, it was AT&T's willingness to offer inexpensive no-contract data plans that sealed the deal with Apple, a new report claims.
AT&T outbid Verizon with cheaper Apple iPad data plans - rumor
AT&T outbid Verizon with cheaper Apple iPad data plans - rumor
Though it has great future potential, Apple's newly announced multitouch iPad will see a moderate sales start, and most purchases will be at the cost of iPod touch sales, a new analysis has projected.
Apple seen moving 2M iPads in 2010 before sales 'catalyst' emerges
Apple seen moving 2M iPads in 2010 before sales 'catalyst' emerges
Apple hosted another new product circus last week, and as usual, some investors sat with itchy trigger fingers on the buy and sell buttons. When CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad Jan. 27, Cupertino's share prices shot up to $207.88, up $1.94, or less than one percent, from the previous day's close of $205.94. Apple's prices have been sliding since, closing on Monday at $194.73.
A Wild, Wild Week for Apple
A Wild, Wild Week for Apple
In addition to Apple's existing partnership with Foxconn, a new deal with Asus subsidiary Pegatron Technology is reportedly in place for the manufacturing of the next-generation iPhone.
Apple allegedly selects new manufacturer for next-gen iPhone
Apple allegedly selects new manufacturer for next-gen iPhone
Apple on Tuesday officially denied that it has ceased production of its 27-inch iMac as some users have complained of screen flickering and discoloration. Also, the big-screen all-in-one desktop now has a ship time of two weeks.
Apple denies iMac production halt as shipment times improve
Apple denies iMac production halt as shipment times improve
Apple on Tuesday officially denied that it has ceased production of its 27-inch iMac as some users have complained of screen flickering and discoloration. Also, the big-screen all-in-one desktop now has a ship time of two weeks.
Apple denies iMac prodution halt as shipment times improve
Apple denies iMac prodution halt as shipment times improve
In a statement to The Wall Street Journal regarding ongoing shipment delays for the company's 27-inch iMac models, an Apple spokesman has apparently refuted earlier claims that the company had halted production of the 27-inch iMacs as it has worked t...
Apple Refutes Claim Regarding Halted Production of 27-Inch iMac Models
Apple Refutes Claim Regarding Halted Production of 27-Inch iMac Models
Apple on Tuesday afternoon released version 3.1.3 of its iPhone OS software for the iPhone and iPod touch, bringing with it improved accuracy of reported battery level on the iPhone 3GS.
Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1.3 with battery reporting fix
Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1.3 with battery reporting fix
Apple's business presence in China has come under scrutiny from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who has asked the Cupertino, Calif., company for information on its human rights practices.
U.S. senator presses Apple on human rights practices in China
U.S. senator presses Apple on human rights practices in China
A photograph containing one of Apple's fourth-generation iPhones has been lingering undetected in the public domain for nearly a week now thanks to having been overshadowed -- quite literally -- by the company's new iPad, AppleInsider has learned.
Photo of Apple's next-generation iPhone in the wild - sources
Photo of Apple's next-generation iPhone in the wild - sources
Though iPhone sales grew 18 percent in the fourth quarter, the overall market saw even greater growth, leaving Apple with a smaller market share during the holiday season, a new study has found.
Despite sales growth, Apple's iPhone loses market share - report
Despite sales growth, Apple's iPhone loses market share - report
Apple has issued a new firmware update today to address issues that may cause intermittent display flickering. Earlier today reports had indicated that Apple may have even stopped production of the 27 iMac due to this persistent issue.
Apple Issues New 27-Inch iMac Firmware Update to Address Display Issues
Apple Issues New 27-Inch iMac Firmware Update to Address Display Issues
Apple on Monday released a second firmware update that aims to address screen flickering that has plagued some users of the late 2009 model 27-inch iMac.
Apple releases 2nd potential fix for flickering 27-inch iMacs
Apple releases 2nd potential fix for flickering 27-inch iMacs
Despite Apple last week introducing an AT&T-only 3G data plan for the iPad in the U.S., rumors continue to persist that the hardware maker will introduce a CDMA-capable model for the Verizon network.
Rumors of a Verizon-compatible CDMA Apple iPad persist
Rumors of a Verizon-compatible CDMA Apple iPad persist
The comments were made during a town hall meeting. The person leading the town hall trashes a competitor who used to be a partner, and intemperate language may have been used. Another competitor who may yet end up as a partner is called lazy. A media primed to snap up conflict and sensationalism does so, splashing the headlines all over.
Jobs Mixes It Up With Adobe, Google
Jobs Mixes It Up With Adobe, Google
As hospitals look at potential applications for Apple's newly announced iPad, the hardware made an appearance with comedian Stephen Colbert at Sunday's 52nd Grammy Awards.
iPad appears at Grammys, hospitals eye Apple's new hardware
iPad appears at Grammys, hospitals eye Apple's new hardware
Numerous reports have alleged that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs discredited Google's don't be evil mantra as bogus and predicted the demise of Adobe Flash at an internal company meeting.
Steve Jobs disparages Google, Adobe at company meeting - reports
Steve Jobs disparages Google, Adobe at company meeting - reports
Citing the strength of iTunes and the App Store, the president of PC maker Acer said his company does not have plans to launch a touchscreen tablet to compete with the Apple iPad.
Apple's iTunes advantage keeps Acer from building iPad challenger
Apple's iTunes advantage keeps Acer from building iPad challenger
Following an AppleInsider report that highlighted two pieces of promotional iPad material showing the display of Adobe Flash content, Apple has removed the offending images from its Web site.
Apple removes display of Adobe Flash content from iPad promos
Apple removes display of Adobe Flash content from iPad promos
Steve Jobs held a town hall meeting with Apple employees late last week following the iPad launch. Wired reports on what was said at the meeting by Steve Jobs. Two of the biggest topics included Google and Adobe.
Steve Jobs at Apple Town Hall Meeting on Google, Adobe, Next iPhone, 2010 Macs and More
Steve Jobs at Apple Town Hall Meeting on Google, Adobe, Next iPhone, 2010 Macs and More
Engadget reports that evidence has been found in the iPad 3.2 SDK that Apple had been working on the possibility of video conferencing for their new tablet device:
Apple Was Working on Video Conferencing in iPad
Apple Was Working on Video Conferencing in iPad
Apple is dramatically rethinking how applications organize their documents on iPad, leaving behind the jumbled file system and making file access between the iPad and desktop computers seamless.
Apple reinventing file access, wireless sharing for iPad
Apple reinventing file access, wireless sharing for iPad
Unsurprisingly, Apple's introduction of its new multimedia, mobile computing, game playing iPad has been met with criticism from three of company's biggest competitors: Microsoft, Nokia and Nintendo.
Microsoft, Nokia, Nintendo take shots at Apple's iPad debut
Microsoft, Nokia, Nintendo take shots at Apple's iPad debut
Despite a slow start, Apple's smartphone presence in China could grow to 5 million iPhone sales per year -- and could even double that if the company were to offer a lower cost prepaid model.
Apple predicted to sell 4-5M iPhones in China per year
Apple predicted to sell 4-5M iPhones in China per year