Apple's patent 'warning shots' prove disruptive for handset makers
Before Apple publicly sued HTC, the iPhone maker has privately had blunt conversations with other smartphone companies that have proven disruptive to the roadmaps of would-be iPhone killers, according to a new report.
Apple's patent 'warning shots' prove disruptive for handset makers
Apple's patent 'warning shots' prove disruptive for handset makers
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer recently had positive words about Apple's success with the iPhone and its App Store, adding fuel to rumors of a potential alignment between Apple and Microsoft to bring Bing search to the iPhone.
Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store
Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store
In anticipation of Monday's official announcement regarding Steam for Mac, AppleInsider spoke with John Cook, director of Steam development at Valve, about the process of porting the online gaming system to the Mac, and the role Apple played in its development.
Valve, Apple worked closely to bring Steam natively to Mac
Valve, Apple worked closely to bring Steam natively to Mac
Following reports that Apple began rejecting App Store software with minimum user functionality, the iPhone maker has now set its sights on applications that employ a cookie cutter formula.
Apple axes iPhone apps that simply reproduce Web content
Apple axes iPhone apps that simply reproduce Web content
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was in attendance at the Oscars Sunday night, and during the telecast the first iPad ad revealed, upon closer look, prices for some titles in the new iBookstore.
iPad ad shows book prices from $8 to $15, Steve Jobs at Oscars
iPad ad shows book prices from $8 to $15, Steve Jobs at Oscars
A slow start to Mac sales in early 2009 will work to Apple's advantage, potentially making strong 2010 sales seem even more impressive with numbers reflecting huge year-over-year growth, according to a new analysis.
Blockbuster 2010 Mac sales expected to carry into February for Apple
Blockbuster 2010 Mac sales expected to carry into February for Apple
Apple captured the attention of movie buffs and the entire film industry by publishing a new teaser commercial for the iPad during the Academy Awards presentation Sunday evening.
Apple posts surprise ad for iPad during the Oscars
Apple posts surprise ad for iPad during the Oscars
Apple just aired their first iPad commercial during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. A description of the ad by Doju:
Apple Airs First iPad Commercial During Oscars, Steve Jobs at Event Ad Video Posted
Apple Airs First iPad Commercial During Oscars, Steve Jobs at Event Ad Video Posted
As we approach the iPad's launch, people seem to be getting Swedish site Slashat.se reportedly emailed Steve Jobs asking the simple question Will the wifi-only version somehow support tethering thru my iPhone? Steve Jobs' reply was a simple no ...
According to Jobs: No iPhone-to-iPad Tethering, 10 Hour Battery Life Reaffirmed
According to Jobs: No iPhone-to-iPad Tethering, 10 Hour Battery Life Reaffirmed
Apple this week slashed hundreds -- and in some cases thousands -- of dollars from the cost of its Mac Developer Program annual subscription, which now carries a flat fee of $99 per year.
Apple discounts Mac Developer Program subscription to $99
Apple discounts Mac Developer Program subscription to $99
Steve Jobs appears to have fired off a tersely worded email reply to a user in Sweden who asked whether the WiFi-only iPad could be tethered to the iPhone: No.
Reader: Steve Jobs says no tethering between iPad and iPhone
Reader: Steve Jobs says no tethering between iPad and iPhone
San Francisco 3D design and visualization studio Transparent House has created a visualization entitled Anatomy of Apple Design as a tribute 34 years of Apple design, starting from the Apple I and leading up to the new iPad.
Transparent House creates "Anatomy of Apple Design" iPad tribute
Transparent House creates "Anatomy of Apple Design" iPad tribute
We now know when the first iPads will be available for sale in U.S. Apple Stores: April 3rd. We now know what kinds of iPads you'll be able to buy at that time: the WiFi models only. And we now know when you'll be able to pre-order your iPad via online delivery or Apple Store pickup: March 12. What we don't know: <i>How</i> will Apple sell the iPad?
Apple's Core Problem: Making Consumers Crave an iPad
Apple's Core Problem: Making Consumers Crave an iPad
Apple on Friday distributed yet another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to its developer community with no known issues, as the update to Snow Leopard moves closer to a public release.
Apple inches Mac OS X 10.6.3 closer to release
Apple inches Mac OS X 10.6.3 closer to release
Apple is currently evaluating a handful of upcoming Mac software updates with the help of an elite group of testers, including Safari 4.0.5, QuickTime 7.66, and significant maintenance release for its pro applications.
Apple testing Safari 4.0.5 with Flash plug-in crash protection
Apple testing Safari 4.0.5 with Flash plug-in crash protection
Apple has announced that its long-awaited iPad will be available for purchase for consumers starting on Saturday, April 3, while pre-orders for the multi-touch device will begin on March 12.
Apple iPad to arrive in U.S. on April 3, preorders begin March 12
Apple iPad to arrive in U.S. on April 3, preorders begin March 12
Apple already consumes nearly one-third of total global NAND flash memory, and with its share expected to grow even more with the launch of the iPad, hard drive makers believe it could delay the transition to solid state drives in traditional PCs.
Apple iPad success could increase solid state drive prices
Apple iPad success could increase solid state drive prices
Many factors likely fueled Apple's lawsuit against mobile handset manufacturer HTC. Patent suits have become a competitive weapon -- one that any company dare not allow its rival to use without using it as well. Lawsuits are sometimes filed because a firm believes it's about to be slapped with one. There's a case to be made, of course, that HTC has, in fact, infringed.
Apple's Patent Attack: This Too May Be Overhyped
Apple's Patent Attack: This Too May Be Overhyped
Apple this week has continued its crackdown against what it feels are substandard applications in its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch, this time removing Wi-Fi scanners and software it said has minimum user functionality.
Apple removes Wi-Fi scanners, 'minimum functionality' iPhone apps
Apple removes Wi-Fi scanners, 'minimum functionality' iPhone apps
Apple's push into the mobile advertising space could include tools to allow developers to simply integrate advertisements into App Store software for the iPhone and iPad.
Apple to offer developers simple tools for monetizing iPhone apps
Apple to offer developers simple tools for monetizing iPhone apps
Penguin Books demonstrated of a series of interactive ebook titles the company is preparing for Apple's iBook Store for iPad, in a presentation looking at how the company plans to accommodate a transition to digital ebooks.
Penguin betting big on interactive eBook content for Apple's iPad
Penguin betting big on interactive eBook content for Apple's iPad
The second report in a week claiming Apple has experienced iPad production delays surfaced Thursday, with the latest claiming that the company will is currently able to produce between 200,000 and 250,000 devices per month.
'Minor delays' in iPad production could limit Apple launch to 200K
'Minor delays' in iPad production could limit Apple launch to 200K
The buzz kickstarted by Apple with its long-awaited iPad is expected to produce a total of 10.5 million shipped tablet devices in 2010, representing a new and significant change for the PC market.
Apple's iPad expected to be part of 10.5M tablets shipped in 2010
Apple's iPad expected to be part of 10.5M tablets shipped in 2010
A number of Apple patent applications revealed this week show a variety of methods to ensure that future portable devices operate at an acceptable temperature.
Apple looking to improve cooling efficiency in future Macs
Apple looking to improve cooling efficiency in future Macs
Apple's legendary secrecy around the iPad continues even though the company formally introduced the hardware over a month ago, as media mogul Rupert Murdoch revealed The Wall Street Journal, in developing an iPad edition, has a pre-release model that is checked in on nightly by the Cupertino, Calif., company.
WSJ has pre-release iPad kept 'under padlock and key' by Apple
WSJ has pre-release iPad kept 'under padlock and key' by Apple
While the first version of the iPhone released in China came without Wi-Fi due to a temporary ban on the wireless standard, Apple is expected to remedy the situation with a new handset model in the near future.
Apple expected to offer Wi-Fi-enabled iPhone in China soon
Apple expected to offer Wi-Fi-enabled iPhone in China soon
Apple's patent lawsuit against handset maker HTC is predicted by one analyst to be a major clash between the two corporations, with Apple having better than 50-50 odds to come out victorious in protecting its iPhone-related inventions.
Google backs HTC in what could be 'long and bloody battle' with Apple
Google backs HTC in what could be 'long and bloody battle' with Apple
A new rumor suggests Apple store employees will get their first hands-on experience with the iPad and begin training on March 10, while consumers could be able to purchase one Friday, March 26.
Apple rumored to begin retail iPad sales March 26
Apple rumored to begin retail iPad sales March 26
Apple's iTunes Replay cloud service surfaces in latest talks with movie studios
Apple's iTunes Replay cloud service reappears in movie studio talks
Apple's iTunes Replay cloud service reappears in movie studio talks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against smartphone manufacturer HTC, alleging that the company has infringed on 20 patents related to the iPhone. The complaint cites Google's Nexus One, the T-Mobile G1, the Droid Eris, the Touch Diamond, the Touch Pro2, and the Imagio as examples of infringing devices. Apple also filed a complaint with the ITC seeking to block imports of these products.
Apple Sues HTC for Patent Thievery
Apple Sues HTC for Patent Thievery
Apple has charged handset maker HTC with infringing upon a number of patented iPhone hardware and software features, alleging that functionality within the Google Android operating system and use of hardware decoders in Windows Mobile handsets are at fault.
Inside Apple's lawsuit against HTC: Nexus One, myTouch cited
Inside Apple's lawsuit against HTC: Nexus One, myTouch cited
Two years after Apple introduced its first unibody computer in the MacBook Air, the company has officially been granted ownership of its unique design and manufacturing process.
Apple granted patents for pioneering unibody MacBook designs
Apple granted patents for pioneering unibody MacBook designs
Apple on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against rival handset maker HTC over the alleged infringement of 20 patents related to the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture and hardware.
Apple sues HTC for alleged infringement of 20 iPhone patents
Apple sues HTC for alleged infringement of 20 iPhone patents
You don't have to search very hard on Apple.com to find the 2010 Supplier Responsibility Report, the company's internal audit of how workers are treated on the assembly lines at the overseas third-party companies making its Macs, iPhones and iPods. Read about Apple's continuing commitment to social responsibility says the link on the lower right-hand corner of the home page.
Compliant Media Help Apple Skirt Child Labor Scandal
Compliant Media Help Apple Skirt Child Labor Scandal
The former security chief for the Mozilla Corporation and security lead for Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 has moved on to Apple, where she will serve as the senior security product manager, according to a new report.
Apple recruits former Microsoft, Mozilla security chief
Apple recruits former Microsoft, Mozilla security chief
After the introduction of the iPad gave publishers leverage to raise e-book prices on the Amazon Kindle, a new report states that consumers have unrealistic expectations about how low e-book prices should be.
Publishers justify $13-$15 e-book prices for Apple iPad
Publishers justify $13-$15 e-book prices for Apple iPad
The director of technology for Apple's MobileMe service has departed to become the chief technology officer at Thumbplay, a U.S. media subscription service, the company revealed Monday.
Apple's MobileMe technology chief departs to lead Thumbplay
Apple's MobileMe technology chief departs to lead Thumbplay
Apple plans to introduce HDMI connectivity on some of its personal computers this year, embracing an emerging trend that has seen the high-definition audio/video interface crop up on an increasing number of systems from rival PC manufactures, AppleInsider has learned.
Apple prepping first Macs with HDMI - sources
Apple prepping first Macs with HDMI - sources
Availability of Apple's forthcoming iPad may be limited when it launches later this month, due to an unspecified production problem that could restrict the number of shipped units to just 300,000.
Apple iPad production hit by 'manufacturing bottleneck' - report
Apple iPad production hit by 'manufacturing bottleneck' - report
Though early reports and speculation suggested Apple's custom A4 system-on-a-chip found inside the iPad was based on the more advanced, dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 architecture, one new report says the processor actually just isn't anything to write home about.
iPad's Apple A4 CPU is feature-stripped ARM Cortex-A8 - report
iPad's Apple A4 CPU is feature-stripped ARM Cortex-A8 - report
Magazine publisher Cond Nast revealed this week it will create iPad versions of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, but not all of the publications will receive full interactivity due to the ongoing dispute between Apple and Adobe over Flash.
Cond Nast plans for iPad, but is caught in Apple-Adobe Flash fight
Cond Nast plans for iPad, but is caught in Apple-Adobe Flash fight
Apple's new supplier responsibility report, issued last week in advance of its shareholder meeting, is now being used to attack the company for auditing its foreign suppliers' labor practices and acting to stop worker exploitation.
Apple taken to task for reporting partners' child labor violations
Apple taken to task for reporting partners' child labor violations
Apple's new iPad is facing criticism for using the streamlined iPhone OS rather than the full Mac OS X, but Apple has a number of reasons for aligning the iPad with the iPhone rather than its desktop Mac platform.
Inside Apple's iPad: iPhone OS vs Mac OS X
Inside Apple's iPad: iPhone OS vs Mac OS X
The Associated Press is building an iPad app that provides subscription access to news reports, countering the primarily ad-only model for news on the Web.
AP plans to sell news on Apple's iPad via subscription service
AP plans to sell news on Apple's iPad via subscription service
After months of reported issues with flickering and yellowing on new 27-inch iMac displays, Apple has publicly stated that the problems have been fixed by its two software updates.
Apple says 27-inch iMac display issues have been addressed
Apple says 27-inch iMac display issues have been addressed
Apple this week filed for ownership of the term Magic Trackpad with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, perhaps signaling the name for a new product, or a rebranding of the company's existing trackpads.
Apple files for ownership of 'Magic Trackpad' trademark
Apple files for ownership of 'Magic Trackpad' trademark
Third party accessory companies have profited immensely from Apple's iPod and iPhone lines of products, and now they are preparing for next month's launch of the iPad with an assortment of products, including cases, chargers and more.
High-margin accessory makers have high hopes for Apple's iPad
High-margin accessory makers have high hopes for Apple's iPad
Apple's next update to the blockbuster iPhone handset is expected by one prominent analyst to have a lower total cost of ownership, and to also include new gesture-based functionality.
Apple predicted to introduce lower cost iPhone models in June
Apple predicted to introduce lower cost iPhone models in June
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told investors at Thursday's shareholder meeting that his company's massive war chest of $40 billion gives it security and flexibility, but while a stock buy-back won't drive up AAPL shares, making big and bold moves will.
Steve Jobs says Apple must 'think big' with $40 billion in cash
Steve Jobs says Apple must 'think big' with $40 billion in cash
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told investors at Thursday's shareholder meeting that his company's massive war chest of $40 billion gives them security and flexibility.
Steve Jobs says Apple's $40 billion in cash provides security
Steve Jobs says Apple's $40 billion in cash provides security