Apple to accept U.S. iPad preorders starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Apple is set to take preorders for its highly anticipated iPad multimedia device Friday, and the company's Web site will begin accepting advance orders from customers at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, 5:30 a.m. Pacific.
Apple to accept U.S. iPad preorders starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Apple to accept U.S. iPad preorders starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Music legends Pink Floyd won a lawsuit with their label EMI Thursday, with the band successfully defending its right to block the sale of individual songs on digital download services like iTunes.
Pink Floyd songs could be removed from iTunes after court ruling
Pink Floyd songs could be removed from iTunes after court ruling
Apple has been making last-minute changes to its App Store and iBookstore leading up to the April 3 launch of the iPad, according to a new report.
Apple tweaks App Store, e-book categories prior to iPad launch
Apple tweaks App Store, e-book categories prior to iPad launch
Worldwide smartphone shipments stormed back last quarter with 37.2 percent in growth, and Apple's iPhone led the way with a 97.9 percent year-over-year surge in shipments. But the real coming battle in the mobile market, according to one analyst, lies between Microsoft and Google.
Apple sees 98% iPhone growth as Microsoft, Google prepare for battle
Apple sees 98% iPhone growth as Microsoft, Google prepare for battle
Apple this summer will go a long way towards silencing critics and catering to one of the most prevalent demands of its iPhone user base, when it introduces a multitasking solution through the handset's 4.0 software update that will finally allow several third party apps to run concurrently and in the background.
Apple's iPhone 4.0 software to deliver multitasking support
Apple's iPhone 4.0 software to deliver multitasking support
A new patent application from Apple describes an exercise motivation feature that presents a virtual competitor, providing an interactive and engaging experience for fitness enthusiasts.
Apple looking to improve exercise routines with 'virtual competitor'
Apple looking to improve exercise routines with 'virtual competitor'
The first rule of Apple's App Club is: You do not talk about App Club. Any developer who writes an app for the App Store is forbidden from making any public statements about the iPhone Developer Program Licensing Agreement. Second rule of App Club is: Said developers also can't sell their apps to other app stores, even if that app is eventually rejected by Apple.
EFF Knocks Apple for Dumping on Devs
EFF Knocks Apple for Dumping on Devs
Apple -- along with AT&T, Research in Motion and a number of other companies -- is the defendant in a new patent suit that covers a broad range of smartphone related technologies, including e-mail syncing and Bluetooth connectivity.
Apple iPhone targeted in patent lawsuit over sync, Bluetooth
Apple iPhone targeted in patent lawsuit over sync, Bluetooth
As HP attempts to push its own Flash-playing slate PC over the Apple iPad, one ARM executive said he expects more than 50 tablet-style devices to be introduced this year alone.
HP attacks Apple iPad over Flash, ARM expects 50 new tablets in 2010
HP attacks Apple iPad over Flash, ARM expects 50 new tablets in 2010
The announcement that the Steam gaming service and Valve's line of games -- including Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 -- are being ported to the Mac has convinced major developers like DICE and Gas Powered Games to consider the jump as well.
Game developers eye the Mac after Steam's jump to Apple
Game developers eye the Mac after Steam's jump to Apple
Former chief executive of Sun Jonathan Schwartz has accused Steve Jobs of threatening patent action against his company in 2003, related to desktop OS technologies, in a long blog post that highlights a series of tech patent squabbles.
Former Sun CEO: Steve Jobs threatened to sue us over patents too
Former Sun CEO: Steve Jobs threatened to sue us over patents too
Apple's orders to its Taiwanese manufacturing facilities call for the production of roughly 5 million iPads before the heart of summer rolls around, according to a new report which also praises the company for its iPhone, notebook and desktop secular growth trends.
Apple to build 5 million iPads during first half of 2010 - report
Apple to build 5 million iPads during first half of 2010 - report
The iTunes LP format introduced by Apple last year was the brainchild of record labels looking to increase sales of whole albums, but sales thus far have been soft, a new report alleges.
Apple's iTunes LP concept hatched by labels, sales disappoint
Apple's iTunes LP concept hatched by labels, sales disappoint
The Electronic Frontier Foundation took a critical stance against Apple on Tuesday, when the digital rights advocacy group posted in its entirety the confidential license agreement to which all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch developers must agree.
Digital rights group blasts Apple over iPhone developer agreement
Digital rights group blasts Apple over iPhone developer agreement
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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