Apple pushes new iPad 3G orders back to May 7, camera kit ships
As Apple pushed new iPad 3G orders back to May 7, it also began e-mailing customers who already preordered to reassure them that their hardware will ship on schedule in late April. In addition, the company has also begun shipping the iPad camera connection kit to some who ordered.
Apple pushes new iPad 3G orders back to May 7, camera kit ships
Apple pushes new iPad 3G orders back to May 7, camera kit ships
Saw over at Neowin that a suspected iPhone 4G/HD was found on the ground in a San Jose bar
Intel has served as Apple's sole source for the microprocessors used in its notebook and desktop personal computers since the company began its transition away from PowerPC in 2006, but that may soon change given the company's recent talks with Intel's chief CPU rival Advanced Micro Devices.
Apple in advance discussions to adopt AMD chips
Apple in advance discussions to adopt AMD chips
Apple recently repositioned several of its board members to bring the company back into compliance with its own governance guidelines after the sudden death last month of long-time director Jerome York left a void in its leadership.
Apple restructures board in wake of Jerry York's passing
Apple restructures board in wake of Jerry York's passing
A San Francisco resident has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the company unfairly declines warranty coverage for its products solely on the basis of triggered moisture sensors, which the suit alleges are unreliable evidence of abuse.
Apple sued over use of moisture indicators to deny free repairs
Apple sued over use of moisture indicators to deny free repairs
Intel has served as Apple's sole source for the microprocessors used in its notebook and desktop personal computers since the company began its transition away from PowerPC in 2006, but that may soon change given the company's recent talks with Intel's chief CPU rival Advanced Micro Devices.
Apple in advanced discussions to adopt AMD chips
Apple in advanced discussions to adopt AMD chips
Research investment firm Oppenheimer on Friday raised its price target and estimates for Apple through the end of the fiscal year to reflect improving momentum across all the company's product lines and expectations of strong March quarter results.
Oppenheimer raises Apple target ahead of second quarter earnings
Oppenheimer raises Apple target ahead of second quarter earnings
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs this week continued to showcase his own flavor of public relations management, asking one supporter if he was insane to suggest the company had mislead international customers with regard to iPad availability.
Steve Jobs on claims of international iPad deception: "Are you nuts"
Steve Jobs on claims of international iPad deception: "Are you nuts"
The widening chasm between Apple and Adobe has inspired a number of third-party companies to develop bridges to cross the divide -- that is, workarounds that will let iPad and iPhone users view videos created using Adobe's Flash technology. One company is addressing the problem from the end-user perspective -- and with the apparent tacit approval of Apple.
Cloud Browse Flash App Is OK With Apple
Cloud Browse Flash App Is OK With Apple
Fortune magazine on Thursday released its annual list of the Fortune 500 U.S. companies with the highest gross revenue in 2010, and Apple moved up 15 spots to take the 56th overall position.
Apple jumps to No. 56 in annual Fortune 500 rankings
Apple jumps to No. 56 in annual Fortune 500 rankings
A disassembly of Apple's new 15-inch Core i5 MacBook Pro has uncovered Intel's HM55 chipset, a redesigned speaker assembly, and a wireless antenna mounted on the frame of the optical drive opening.
Apple's new MacBook Pro has antenna mounted to optical drive frame
Apple's new MacBook Pro has antenna mounted to optical drive frame
With more than 500,000 units sold in its first week, Apple's iPad has tracked as high as 0.04 percent of total daily Web browsing, a number equal to March averages for the Android and BlackBerry platforms, according to a Web analysis firm.
Web use of Apple iPad already rivals Android, BlackBerry
Web use of Apple iPad already rivals Android, BlackBerry
More evidence of a planned camera addition to the iPad has come from a job opening at Apple for a performance quality assurance engineer to work on still and video capture in the iPad Media department.
Apple seeks to hire camera expert for iPad team
Apple seeks to hire camera expert for iPad team
Because online stores are less likely to encourage users to window shop for new products, Apple seeks to make the Web shopping experience less sterile and isolating, and encourage consumers to spend more money.
Apple exploring enhanced online store with social networking
Apple exploring enhanced online store with social networking
Apple on Wednesday afternoon issued a number of updates, addressing high processor usage and other glitches in its 27-inch iMac, as well as various security updates for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Apple fixes 27-inch iMac glitches, issues Mac OS X security updates
Apple fixes 27-inch iMac glitches, issues Mac OS X security updates
Quarterly PC shipment estimates were released Wednesday, and Apple's share of the U.S. PC market grew 34 percent year over year to capture 8 percent of the total domestic market.
Apple sells estimated 1.4M Macs in US to capture 8% market share
Apple sells estimated 1.4M Macs in US to capture 8% market share
Apple on Wednesday announced that it would delay international shipments of its new iPad tablet computer. It blamed stronger-than-expected demand in the United States. Apple will now begin taking online pre-orders from international markets and announce international pricing May 10. This is the second time that international shipments of the iPad have been delayed in the product's short history.
iPad Delay: Is Apple's Supply Chain Allergic to New iThings
iPad Delay: Is Apple's Supply Chain Allergic to New iThings
Less than a week ahead of Apple's quarterly earnings report, two analysts increased their price target for the company's stock -- one to $299 and the other to $300.
Apple stock projected to hit $300 on strength of iPhone, Mac sales
Apple stock projected to hit $300 on strength of iPhone, Mac sales
A new survey of 2,500 consumers found that a large number -- 21 percent -- are interested in purchasing an iPad, which has led one prominent analyst to project 7 million sales of Apple's new device in its first 12 months on the market.
Strong interest in Apple iPad expected to produce 7M first-year sales
Strong interest in Apple iPad expected to produce 7M first-year sales
Apple on Wednesday revealed that demand for the iPad is far higher than the company predicted, with more than a half-million U.S.-only sales in the first week. As a result, it has delayed the international launch of the iPad until the end of May.
iPad shortage forces Apple to delay international launch until May
iPad shortage forces Apple to delay international launch until May
April usually heralds the first days of spring, when flowers bloom and new growth appears, and for Apple, that certainly has been the case. Up popped iPad, the first flower to bloom; then Cupertino rolled out the beta release of iPhone OS 4.0. On Tuesday, it unveiled the refresh of its MacBook Pro line.
Post-iPad Apple Still Running Hot
Post-iPad Apple Still Running Hot
A security blogger cited unnamed sources to claim that Adobe has plans in place to sue Apple over its decision to block the use of Flash Professional to create iPhone apps.
Blogger insists Adobe will sue Apple over CS4 iPhone app tools
Blogger insists Adobe will sue Apple over CS4 iPhone app tools
The pre-release beta of iPhone OS 4 contains a new application that could be used to simply control the device when used in an automobile.
Evidence of possible Apple-branded car kit found in iPhone OS 4
Evidence of possible Apple-branded car kit found in iPhone OS 4
Packed with more than 100 new features, Apple's forthcoming iPhone OS 4 update brings changes both major and subtle to the existing integrated applications. Included are a look at changes to the Photos and iPod applications, as well as the new Folders feature.
A closer look at new Photos, iPod, Folders features in iPhone OS 4
A closer look at new Photos, iPod, Folders features in iPhone OS 4
Earlier today, Apple launched updated MacBook Pro models, moving its 15" and 17" models to Intel Core i5 and i7 processors utilizing integrated Intel graphics paired with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics cards. The new 13" MacBook Pro, however, continues to utilize Intel Core 2 Duo processors with a custom NVIDIA GeForce 320 integrated graphics solution. Some observers have questioned why Apple did not make a more substantial upgrade to the processors used in the 13" models.
Steve Jobs on 13-Inch MacBook Pro's Use of Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
Steve Jobs on 13-Inch MacBook Pro's Use of Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
The specification sheet for Apple's new line of MacBook Pro notebooks states that HDMI output is possible using an optional Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, hinting that Apple could release a first-party solution.
Apple hints at first-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
Apple hints at first-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
Right now, Apple's iPad rules the tablet PC market. With few, if any, viable competitors in the space, how could it not -- even if it didn't have the added allure of its app and developer ecosystem? However, Apple won't have the tablet computer market to itself for very long. Several companies are expected to unveil their own offerings in the short to medium term.
Will Flash Phobia Leave Apple in the Dark
Will Flash Phobia Leave Apple in the Dark
In a perfect world -- albeit one that's more than a little tech-centric -- Monday's release of the Creative Suite 5 update from Adobe would have commanded a lot of attention. CS5 is getting rave reviews for its attempts to help key moneymakers like Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash stay at pace with the latest technological developments and trends.
Adobe Breathes New Life Into Creative Suite, Apple Rains Destruction
Adobe Breathes New Life Into Creative Suite, Apple Rains Destruction
While the GeForce GT 330M featured in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros has already been found in competing notebook PCs, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro sports the Nvidia 320M, a graphics processor created just for Apple.
Nvidia 320M GPU made especially for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro
Nvidia 320M GPU made especially for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple on Tuesday issued long-awaited updates to its MacBook Pro line of notebook computers, upgrading them to Intel's latest high-end Core i7, Core i5 and Core 2 Duo mobile processors, and adding new automated graphics switching technology.
Apple releases new MacBook Pros with Intel Core i7, i5 processors
Apple releases new MacBook Pros with Intel Core i7, i5 processors
t-break posted their thoughts on iPhone OS4.0
Apple's online stores around the world are currently down for maintenance, and it is widely believed that the company is rolling out updated MacBook Pro models.
Apple Store Down for Updates, MacBook Pro Refresh Specs Leaked
Apple Store Down for Updates, MacBook Pro Refresh Specs Leaked
Apple this week will finally get around to updating its MacBook Pro line of professional notebooks which will include Intel's new Core processors ranging from 2.4GHz to 2.66GHz and include a variety of screen options, AppleInsider has been told.
Sources reveal specs of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh
Sources reveal specs of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh
Opera has announced Apple's approval of the company's Opera Mini browser in the iPhone App Store.
Apple approves Opera Mini app for iPhone
Apple approves Opera Mini app for iPhone
Consumers looking for one of Apple's more affordable iPad models may still have trouble finding one at the company's nation retail chain, where the device continues to sell out during its second full week of availability.
Week two: Apple stores still finding it tough to keep iPad in stock
Week two: Apple stores still finding it tough to keep iPad in stock
Apple last week instated a stay on new retail orders for MacBook Pros as it prepares to introduce the first significant updates to the professional notebook line in over a year. Meanwhile, AppleInsider has learned of the Mac maker's plans to adopt Intel's lower-spec'd Core i3 series of processors in some of its future offerings.
Apple halts retail orders for MacBook Pros ahead of new models
Apple halts retail orders for MacBook Pros ahead of new models
Just in case there was any doubt regarding Apple's plans to not support the original iPhone with iPhone OS 4, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has now weighed in on the matter with one of his typically terse emails. MacStories reports that a Twitter user sent an email to Jobs asking about future support for the original iPhone, to which Jobs responded "Sorry, no."
Steve Jobs Confirms Lack of Future Support for Original iPhone
Steve Jobs Confirms Lack of Future Support for Original iPhone
Google is among a growing list of technology heavyweights who plan to face off against Apple's iPad with their own modern interpretations of a tablet computing device, according to the New York Times.
Google to pit Android-based tablet against Apple's iPad
Google to pit Android-based tablet against Apple's iPad
A couple of new discoveries were made this past weekend by developers familiarizing themselves with the first external beta of Apple's iPhone 4.0 operating system, namely the addition of a linked contacts feature and the presence of iChat sounds in the resource files.
Apple's iPhone 4.0 beta includes linked contacts, iChat sounds
Apple's iPhone 4.0 beta includes linked contacts, iChat sounds
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs allegedly responded via e-mail to a developer who expressed his unhappiness with changes to the developer program license agreement for the iPhone 4.0 software development kit.
Steve Jobs defends Apple's changes to iPhone developer agreement
Steve Jobs defends Apple's changes to iPhone developer agreement
In a series of emails reportedly between Steve Jobs and Greg Slepak, Jobs responds to questions about Apple's recent move to ban tools that allow cross-compilation from other languages into iPhone OS native code. The change in terms effectively bloc...
Steve Jobs Offers Explanation About iPhone SDK Changes Restricting Adobe and Other Cross Compilers
Steve Jobs Offers Explanation About iPhone SDK Changes Restricting Adobe and Other Cross Compilers
Changes in Apple's iPhone 4.0 developer agreement have sparked passionate outrage from a Flash evangelist which was so intense that Adobe redacted some of his blog comments.
Adobe evangelist lashes out at Apple over iPhone 4.0
Adobe evangelist lashes out at Apple over iPhone 4.0
The Google button that appears on the soft keyboards of existing iPhones when conducting a Web search has been changed to simply read Search in the beta of iPhone OS 4, removing a reference to Apple's rival.
Apple removes Google branding from iPhone OS 4 search
Apple removes Google branding from iPhone OS 4 search
Gaming enthusiasts who gobble up every tidbit of news they can about consoles, gadgets and titles didn't have a lot to digest Thursday when Apple revealed that the new iPhone OS 4 would include Game Center, a social gaming network. The news was just one feature mentioned in the overall update for the smartphone operating system; Steve Jobs' company certainly didn't unlock any new levels in the details category.
Apple's Game Center Tilts the Playing Field
Apple's Game Center Tilts the Playing Field
Less than 24 hours after Apple had revealed its preview of iPhone OS 4.0 and made it available to developers, hackers revealed they had successfully manage to run an unauthorized VNC client on the mobile operating system.
Hackers 'jailbreak' Apple's pre-release iPhone OS 4 beta
Hackers 'jailbreak' Apple's pre-release iPhone OS 4 beta
A change in the wording of Apple's developer agreement in iPhone 4.0 appears to block all efforts by third party platform vendors (including Adobe's Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight) to shim or adapt their code to work as a native iPhone app. Rather than being a competitive blow directed at Flash however, it appears the real motivation is to support sophisticated new multitasking features in the new operating system.
Apple's prohibition of Flash-built apps in iPhone 4.0 related to multitasking
Apple's prohibition of Flash-built apps in iPhone 4.0 related to multitasking
iPhone users will no longer have to load Safari to initiate a search for content on the Web or within Wikipedia, when links to both are added to Spotlight search in iPhone OS 4.0 this summer.
Apple adds Web, Wikipedia to Spotlight search in iPhone OS 4
Apple adds Web, Wikipedia to Spotlight search in iPhone OS 4
Acquistions are one thing, and rollouts are quite another. This week, in the world of mobile advertising, Apple beat Google to the punch in its demonstration of new mobile advertising platform iAd as part of its iPhone OS 4 announcement. Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed developers how iPhone and iPad app users won't have to leave their apps to view ads that include features such as movie trailers and even games.
Apple Lobs First Grenade in Mobile Ad Wars
Apple Lobs First Grenade in Mobile Ad Wars
When Apple's just-announced iAd mobile advertising platform matures and sees wide support from the App Store developer community, it could generate as much as $4.7 billion in revenue per year for the company, one analyst believes.
Apple's iAd platform called a 'billion dollar opportunity'
Apple's iAd platform called a 'billion dollar opportunity'
The iPad is not a big smartphone nor a scaled down laptop. It's not really like any tablet that's come before it. And for this reason, it will delight users ready for something new, and confuse and upset people who expect it to be something old and familiar.
In-depth review: Apple's IPad and iPhone OS 3.2
In-depth review: Apple's IPad and iPhone OS 3.2