Apple accused of violating multi-touch patent in ITC complaint
A Taiwanese maker of chips and touchscreens has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to ban the import and sale of Apple products for alleged violation of a multi-touch patent.
Apple accused of violating multi-touch patent in ITC complaint
Apple accused of violating multi-touch patent in ITC complaint
Released in January of 1983 for an entry level price of $9,995, the Apple Lisa would cost $21,844.85 in 2010 dollars. Today, with that much money, users could buy 43 iPads at $499.
Adjusted for inflation, 43 $499 iPads equal one Apple Lisa
Adjusted for inflation, 43 $499 iPads equal one Apple Lisa
Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for the design of the iconic cold worked stainless steel bezel seen on the iPhone.
Apple granted ownership of iPhone steel bezel design
Apple granted ownership of iPhone steel bezel design
Despite a new claim that Apple is working on a CDMA-capable iPhone for the Verizon network in the U.S., one prominent analyst has said such a move is unlikely to happen this year.
Verizon iPhone seen as 'unlikely' from Apple in 2010
Verizon iPhone seen as 'unlikely' from Apple in 2010
No doubt about it, the Apple iTunes Store is gorgeous. It's packed with album cover art, subtle shading, and generally clean design. It boasts all the right elements -- pictures, screenshots, customer reviews, ratings and plenty of drop-down menus. It's got lists of popular songs, movies and apps. It's got a search field, too. But in my mind, it's all turning into a big, cluttered mess.
The iTunes Store Needs a Good Spring Cleaning
The iTunes Store Needs a Good Spring Cleaning
Adding to an earlier report of Apple's forthcoming next-generation iPhone, Daring Fireball on Monday claimed Apple's new handset will feature a custom A4 processor, 960x640 double-resolution display, and a second front-facing camera.
Apple 'iPhone HD' rumored with A4 chip, forward-facing camera
Apple 'iPhone HD' rumored with A4 chip, forward-facing camera
Tony Fadell, known to insiders as the grandfather of the iPod and a former senior vice president of Apple, has formally ended his nine-year tenure with the company.
Former iPod chief severs remaining ties with Apple
Former iPod chief severs remaining ties with Apple
In addition to a new iPhone model to be introduced this summer, Apple is also working on a CDMA-capable version that could run on the Verizon network in the U.S., sources have told The Wall Street Journal.
WSJ: Apple working on two new iPhones, including one for Verizon
WSJ: Apple working on two new iPhones, including one for Verizon
In-depth video demonstrations of the iPad software including Safari browser, iBooks, Keynote, Pages and Numbers have been posted on Apple's Web site days before the hardware will be available for consumers to purchase.
Apple offers guided tours of iPad software with new videos
Apple offers guided tours of iPad software with new videos
An incremental update to Apple's iTunes desktop media application is rumored to coincide with Saturday's iPad launch, bringing support for e-books as well as improved Genius mixes and automatic bitrate conversion for audio files.
iTunes 9.1 rumored to add e-book support for iPad launch
iTunes 9.1 rumored to add e-book support for iPad launch
Apple on Monday released Mac OS X 10.6.3, the latest software update to its Snow Leopard operating system, bringing improvements in the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X and addressing compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications.
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.3 with QuickTime X, OpenGL improvements
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.3 with QuickTime X, OpenGL improvements
Self-publishing authors will be able to offer their titles on Apple's iBookstore for the iPad at almost no cost, potentially breaking down the barriers for independent writers who want to sell their work across the globe.
Apple's iPad iBookstore offers low-cost e-book self publishing
Apple's iPad iBookstore offers low-cost e-book self publishing
Apple on Monday announced that the iPad will go on sale this Saturday, April 3, at all of its 221 U.S. Apple retail locations, as well as most Best Buy stores.
iPad to be sold at 221 Apple stores, 'most' Best Buy locations
iPad to be sold at 221 Apple stores, 'most' Best Buy locations
As Apple began shipping the first iPads to those who first preordered, a new report on Monday said the company plans to ship between 8 million and 10 million devices in the 2010 calendar year.
Apple to build 8-10M iPads in 2010, begins shipping preorders
Apple to build 8-10M iPads in 2010, begins shipping preorders
A new list of the 30 most respected chief executives across the world has named Apple co-founder Steve Jobs the most valuable of all, noting that America could use 1,000 more like him.
Apple's Steve Jobs named world's most valuable CEO
Apple's Steve Jobs named world's most valuable CEO
With the iPad standing as arguably the most anticipated gadget of 2010, Apple appears to have sold through its initial supply of device and is no longer promising April 3rd delivery for new orders placed from this point on. Separately, the company has finally given the iPad Camera Connection Kit a ship date.
Apple says new iPad orders won't ship till April 12th
Apple says new iPad orders won't ship till April 12th
Apple's plan to muscle its way into the mobile advertising market in a direct challenge to Google could come as early as next month in the form of a service dubbed iAd, according to a published but vague report on the matter.
Apple rumored to introduce iAd App Store service on April 7th
Apple rumored to introduce iAd App Store service on April 7th
MediaPost claims that Apple is poised to announce its next big thing on April 7th. The new product is reportedly called iAd and represents a personalized, mobile advertising system.
Apple to Unveil 'iAd' Mobile Ad Platform on April 7th
Apple to Unveil 'iAd' Mobile Ad Platform on April 7th
After nearly two years of criticism of its censorship of adult content in the iPhone App Store, Apple appears to be gearing up to sell explicit content for both the iPad and the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple launching iPad with explicit content in App Store
Apple launching iPad with explicit content in App Store
Apple obtained the entire interest in the iPad trademark from Fujitsu last week, according to a filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Apple acquires iPad trademark from Fujitsu
Apple acquires iPad trademark from Fujitsu
Portrayed by reports in recent months to be brutal rivals who dislike each other, CEOs Eric Schmidt and Steve Jobs were spotted drinking coffee Friday in Palo Alto, Calif.
Apple's Steve Jobs, Google's Eric Schmidt reconcile over coffee
Apple's Steve Jobs, Google's Eric Schmidt reconcile over coffee
Members of the media have expressed disagreement with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' position that ditching Adobe Flash is a trivial move for publishers.
Publishers criticize Apple's anti-Flash stance
Publishers criticize Apple's anti-Flash stance
Job openings at Apple show that the company seeks to hire a cellular technology software manager familiar with LTE 4G high-speed, next-generation mobile broadband, as well as employees for its forthcoming massive data center in Maiden, N.C.
Apple seeks LTE expert for 4G-capable iPhone, hires for NC data center
Apple seeks LTE expert for 4G-capable iPhone, hires for NC data center
Members of Apple's top brass sold a million shares of company stock Thursday, totaling $200 million in value and helping to send the stock price down $4.57.
Apple executives sell $200 million in stock
Apple executives sell $200 million in stock
As noted by 9 to 5 Mac, Apple has begun ramping up hiring for its new data center in Maiden, North Carolina, posting ten new job openings at the site over the past few days. While rumors have suggested that the new $1 billion center might be used to...
Apple Ramping Up Hiring for North Carolina Data Center
Apple Ramping Up Hiring for North Carolina Data Center
iPhone hacker George Hotz has demonstrated a new method to permanently jailbreak the iPhone 3GS, and he said the hack will probably work on the iPad, which goes on sale next week.
New hack could allow 'jailbroken' Apple iPads at launch
New hack could allow 'jailbroken' Apple iPads at launch
Due to delayed shipments for iPad touch-panels from Taiwan-based TPK Touch Solutions, Apple has reportedly shifted its orders to longtime partner Wintek. Also, some who preordered the iPad have begun seeing charges from Apple to their credit card, and Best Buy is prepping for the device's April 3 launch.
Delays cause Apple to switch iPad touch-panel orders to Wintek
Delays cause Apple to switch iPad touch-panel orders to Wintek
Apple has reportedly filled up its upcoming iBook Store for iPad with a wide variety of free ebook titles curated by Project Gutenberg, heading off any attempts by third parties to profiteer on literature in the public domain.
Apple pre-loading iBook Store with 30,000 free eBooks
Apple pre-loading iBook Store with 30,000 free eBooks
Apple has reportedly filled up its upcoming iBook Store for iPad with a wide variety of free ebook titles curated by Project Gutenberg, heading off any attempts by third parties to profiteer on literature in the public domain.
Apple loads up new iBooks Store with free public domain iPad titles
Apple loads up new iBooks Store with free public domain iPad titles
With the iPad just over a week away from release, Apple has begun approving applications for the App Store, and developers are distinguishing their iPad-specific applications as HD or XL versions.
Apple approves iPad apps, developers choose 'HD,' 'XL' names
Apple approves iPad apps, developers choose 'HD,' 'XL' names
Virtually every major browser and operating system were targets at this week's Pwn2Own hacking contest, with Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer 8 vulnerabilities exploited, along with flaws in the iPhone OS.
Apple's iPhone, Safari exploited at annual hacking contest
Apple's iPhone, Safari exploited at annual hacking contest
A rather strange patent application published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (via Patently Apple) reveals that Apple has looked into the possibility of using reflecting light harnesses as a means to gather ambient light for backlight...
Apple Patent Application Addresses Use of Ambient Light Sources for Notebook Backlighting
Apple Patent Application Addresses Use of Ambient Light Sources for Notebook Backlighting
Fueled by strong growth of both the iPhone and Android platforms and heavy application use on both mobile devices, mobile traffic increased 193 percent year-over-year in February.
February mobile device traffic up 193%, led by Apple iPhone
February mobile device traffic up 193%, led by Apple iPhone
A new Apple patent application revealed this week describes technology that would allow an external light source, like the sun, to provide the backlight for a display, helping to conserve battery life.
Future Apple MacBooks could have screens backlit by the sun
Future Apple MacBooks could have screens backlit by the sun
Apple has agreed to pay Samsung nearly a quarter of a billion dollars as part of a new pact that will see the Korean electronics maker become the second major supplier of 9.7-inch display screens for current and future versions of the iPad.
Apple inks $240M deal with Samsung for 3M more iPad displays
Apple inks $240M deal with Samsung for 3M more iPad displays
CBS.com is currently testing HTML5 video playback for streaming episodes of its TV shows, signaling that the major U.S. broadcast network aims to be iPad compatible before Apple's new multimedia device launches.
CBS tests HTML 5 video for compatibility with Apple iPad
CBS tests HTML 5 video for compatibility with Apple iPad
Recently deceased Apple Board of Directors member Jerry York told The Wall Street Journal last year that he wished he had resigned after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn't publicly disclose his health issues.
Late Apple director was 'disgusted' Jobs didn't reveal health issues
Late Apple director was 'disgusted' Jobs didn't reveal health issues
A new test of touchscreen smartphones with a precise laboratory robot has confirmed what a human test already concluded: Apple's iPhone touchscreen is far and away the most accurate touch panel on the market.
Robotic test reconfirms Apple's iPhone touchscreen superiority
Robotic test reconfirms Apple's iPhone touchscreen superiority
Leaders of the U.S. Army's technology command visited Apple's Cupertino, Calif., campus earlier this month to talk about existing products, including the forthcoming iPad, and the development of new, user-friendly technology for use on the front lines.
US Army leaders visit Apple campus to discuss future mobile devices
US Army leaders visit Apple campus to discuss future mobile devices
The largest book publisher in the world may not offer its content for the iBookstore on Apple's iPad when the device launches April 3, as Random House is reportedly concerned over the effects of e-book prices.
Price concerns keep Random House content from Apple iPad
Price concerns keep Random House content from Apple iPad
A new survey of wireless device users has found that the top intended use for Apple's forthcoming iPad is getting work done while on the road, suggesting the multimedia device could serve as a netbook replacement for many consumers.
No. 1 planned use for Apple iPad: working on the go
No. 1 planned use for Apple iPad: working on the go
Online advertisers are planning new advertising methods created specifically for iPad applications, with a number of major companies already signed on and seeking to promote their goods and services to customers on Apple's forthcoming device.
Mobile advertisers prep unique iPad ads ahead of Apple's launch
Mobile advertisers prep unique iPad ads ahead of Apple's launch
Apple is expected to join the lucrative home entertainment market, estimated to be worth $31.8 billion in the U.S. alone, in the next two to four years by offering a $2,000 Internet- and content-connected HDTV.
Apple positioned to introduce connected HDTV within 2-4 years
Apple positioned to introduce connected HDTV within 2-4 years
A recent e-mail from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs stated the forthcoming iPad will initially be sold only in Apple retail and online stores, as well as Best Buy. In addition, other e-mails regarding Mac refreshes, the iPhone OS e-mail client and iWork.com storage were reportedly sent by the billionaire.
Steve Jobs e-mail suggests AT&T will not sell Apple iPad
Steve Jobs e-mail suggests AT&T will not sell Apple iPad
More than a third of those eyeing Apple's forthcoming iPad will read books, newspapers and magazines on the touchscreen device, a new study has found.
One-third of Apple iPad buyers plan to read books, newspapers
One-third of Apple iPad buyers plan to read books, newspapers
Nintendo surprised the gaming world this week by preannouncing a glasses-free 3D successor to the Nintendo DS, a new portable platform that the industry leader hopes will fend off surging competition from Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Nintendo aims to counter Apple with new portable 3D gaming system
Nintendo aims to counter Apple with new portable 3D gaming system
Opera on Tuesday revealed it has submitted its mobile browser, which relies on server-side compression to offer faster mobile Web browsing, to the iPhone App Store, where it now awaits Apple's review.
Opera submits iPhone browser to Apple for App Store review
Opera submits iPhone browser to Apple for App Store review
As the iPad frenzy continues to build to a frothy mess, I'm wondering if Apple is turning a corner and driving to the land of mobility -- with nary a glance in the rearview mirror to the living room it's leaving behind. Long-time readers will know that I'm a big fan of the HDTV, as well as my Apple TV, and even recent readers might remember my skepticism over a personal need for an iPad.
Apple TV Deserves a Little Love
Apple TV Deserves a Little Love
A Silicon Valley rumor site has detailed the history of growing tensions related to the iPhone between Apple chief executive Steve Jobs and Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
Valleywag details iPhone feud between Steve Jobs and Google CEO
Valleywag details iPhone feud between Steve Jobs and Google CEO
The prolonged wait for updated MacBook Pros continue without any major hints at when they might arrive. A report last week suggested that a shortage of Intel notebook chips could be contributing to the delay.
MacBook Pro Supplies Constrained, Steve Jobs Says 'Not to Worry'
MacBook Pro Supplies Constrained, Steve Jobs Says 'Not to Worry'