Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1, fixing VoiceOver, Genius Mixes issues
Apple on Tuesday released a minor update for iTunes, its media player suite for Mac and Windows, with version 9.1.1 bringing fixes for a number of issues, including stability and usability problems with VoiceOver and Genius Mixes.
Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1, fixing VoiceOver, Genius Mixes issues
Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1, fixing VoiceOver, Genius Mixes issues
Steve Jobs could return to the stage at The Wall Street Journal's annual D: All Things Digital conference in June, with the Apple co-founder said to have tentatively agreed to participate.
Apple's Steve Jobs rumored to appear at D Conference in June
Apple's Steve Jobs rumored to appear at D Conference in June
Just 2 percent of all iPhone OS handsets still in use are Apple's first-generation iPhone, but a new calculation estimates that amounts to nearly 30 percent of the 6.1 million iPhones sold between June 2007 and July 2008.
Nearly 30% of Apple's first-gen iPhones are still in use - report
Nearly 30% of Apple's first-gen iPhones are still in use - report
Television personality Oprah Winfrey, who in the past boosted sales of the Amazon Kindle by praising it on her program, recently declared herself a fan of Apple's iPad for an audience of millions to see.
Oprah gushes over 'amazing' new Apple iPad
Oprah gushes over 'amazing' new Apple iPad
Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its March 2010 Mobile Metrics Report, offering a look at trends in the devices and operating systems accessing its extensive ad network. Among the interesting observations in this month's report is eviden...
Android U.S. Ad Request Market Share Surges Past iPhone, iPhone and iPod Touch Device Mix Detailed
Android U.S. Ad Request Market Share Surges Past iPhone, iPhone and iPod Touch Device Mix Detailed
Online electronics discount stores in Japan have reportedly been asked by Apple to cease sales of iPods, Macs and other products. Also, China Unicom may cut the price of the iPhone by 1,000 yuan, or nearly $150, in an effort to boost sales.
Japanese Apple resellers halt Web sales, China iPhone price cut planned
Japanese Apple resellers halt Web sales, China iPhone price cut planned
A developer has created an application that allows the iPhone and iPod touch to sync wirelessly with iTunes over Wi-Fi, and plans to submit the software to the App Store later this week.
App Store submission offers wireless iTunes sync for iPhone
App Store submission offers wireless iTunes sync for iPhone
With more than 500,000 confirmed sold in its first week, a new estimate has predicted that Apple recently doubled that amount and crossed the 1 million threshold for total iPad sales.
Estimate says Apple has sold more than a million iPads
Estimate says Apple has sold more than a million iPads
Imagination Technologies, the mobile graphics chip company of which Apple is part owner, is set to announce a partnership with fellow chipmaker MIPS Technologies in an effort to counter competitor ARM Holdings.
Apple partner Imagination announces new plan to take on ARM
Apple partner Imagination announces new plan to take on ARM
Apple has hired Matt Casamassina of IGN to serve as the global editorial games manger for its iTunes App Store.
Apple hires new games editor for the iPhone App Store from IGN
Apple hires new games editor for the iPhone App Store from IGN
Early adopters of Apple's Pad's Camera Connection Kit have discovered that the accessory can be used to connect a number of USB devices to the tablet device in addition to cameras.
Apple's iPad camera adapter supports USB audio, keyboards
Apple's iPad camera adapter supports USB audio, keyboards
Two prototype iPod Touches were listed on eBay for a short time this morning before they were removed. The listing was first noted on our forums with photos posted by 9to5Mac before the listing was removed.
Prototype 3rd Gen iPod Touches with Camera Appear on eBay
Prototype 3rd Gen iPod Touches with Camera Appear on eBay
Constrained supplies of Intel's new Arrandale Core i3, i5 and i7 processors may be responsible for delaying shipments of some of Apple's new MacBook Pros while postponing other PC makers' laptop launches by months.
Intel's Arrandale chip shortage hindering Apple, other notebook makers
Intel's Arrandale chip shortage hindering Apple, other notebook makers
After health issues in 2009 kept Apple co-founder Steve Jobs mostly grounded, the chief executive took to the skies again in the first quarter of 2010, with his $127,000 in private jet flights suggesting he is out and about, and making deals.
Apple's Steve Jobs racks up $127K in travel expenses in Q1 2010
Apple's Steve Jobs racks up $127K in travel expenses in Q1 2010
Users who have purchased Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro models with build-to-order options have been notified that their shipments are delayed.
Unexpected delays slow delivery of custom-built MacBook Pros, Apple says
Unexpected delays slow delivery of custom-built MacBook Pros, Apple says
Users who have purchased Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models with the antiglare screen option have been notified that their shipments are delayed.
Unexpected delays slow delivery of new antiglare MacBook Pros, Apple says
Unexpected delays slow delivery of new antiglare MacBook Pros, Apple says
Google this week said it plans to bring Google Maps Navigation, its free turn-by-turn GPS software already available on Android, to other platforms, but disputed reports that it was confirmed for the iPhone [updated].
Google may bring free turn-by-turn navigation to Apple iPhone u
Google may bring free turn-by-turn navigation to Apple iPhone u
Apple's smartphone presence in Japan has more than doubled in the last year, with the iPhone taking an estimated 72 percent of total sales in the country.
Apple iPhone takes 72% of Japanese smartphone market
Apple iPhone takes 72% of Japanese smartphone market
Google this week said it plans to bring Google Maps Navigation, its free turn-by-turn GPS software already available on Android, as an application for Apple's iPhone.
Google to bring free turn-by-turn navigation to Apple iPhone
Google to bring free turn-by-turn navigation to Apple iPhone
Apple's float-adjusted market cap hit $242 billion Thursday, making it the second-largest company on the S&P 500 and pushing it ahead of Microsoft, which finished the day with a $239 billion open market cap as calculated by the Standard & Poor's.
Apple passes Microsoft, takes second place in S&P 500 rankings u
Apple passes Microsoft, takes second place in S&P 500 rankings u
This week, in less than a month later since the last OS X release, Apple seems to be pushing forward with plans to update Snow Leopard. We have received reports that Apple is preparing to begin testing of the next main revision of Snow Leopard, version 10.6.4.
Apple Preparing to Issue Developer Seeds of Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple Preparing to Issue Developer Seeds of Mac OS X 10.6.4
Following a rumor that Apple is looking to buy chipmaker ARM Holdings, the CEO of the Cambridge, England firm said he doesn't see what the benefit would be.
ARM CEO downplays rumors of Apple acquisition
ARM CEO downplays rumors of Apple acquisition
A programmer has managed to run the Google Android mobile operating system on an iPhone, with features like browsing the Web and making phone calls functional on Apple's hardware.
Programmer ports Google Android to first-gen Apple iPhone
Programmer ports Google Android to first-gen Apple iPhone
Finnish cellphone maker Nokia conceded this week that it faces tough competition in the high-end smartphone realm, as its disappointing quarterly earnings were a stark contrast from yet another blockbuster quarter for Apple and the iPhone.
Nokia's earnings disappoint as it struggles to combat Apple's iPhone
Nokia's earnings disappoint as it struggles to combat Apple's iPhone
In a rare public comment, Apple's public relations department responded Wednesday to criticisms from the project manager for Adobe Flash, suggesting his recent criticism of Apple was backwards.
Apple strikes back at Adobe, says Flash is 'closed and proprietary'
Apple strikes back at Adobe, says Flash is 'closed and proprietary'
Apple is reportedly interested in acquiring ARM Holdings, the Cambridge England firm that licenses the majority of the world's mobile chip designs.
Apple rumored to buy ARM Holdings
Apple rumored to buy ARM Holdings
Additional evidence has surfaced which indicates Apple purchased privately held chip designer Intrinsity in order to deliver iPad's fast A4 processor.
Intrinsity likely powers Apple's A4 iPad processor
Intrinsity likely powers Apple's A4 iPad processor
In the wake of this week's leak of the next-generation iPhone after an employee left the device in Redwood City, California bar, much has been made of Apple's tight security standards regarding its unreleased products. One tidbit of note shared by Bloomberg today is that the list of Apple personnel authorized to carry pre-release products like the iPhone in question is personally overseen by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
List of Apple Employees Authorized to Carry Pre-Release iPhones Personally Monitored by Steve Jobs
List of Apple Employees Authorized to Carry Pre-Release iPhones Personally Monitored by Steve Jobs
A California hospital plans to distribute more than 100 Apple iPads among its health care workers to allow them look at X-ray images, EKG results and more on the portable touchscreen device, according to a new report.
California hospital plans to utilize 100 Apple iPads
California hospital plans to utilize 100 Apple iPads
The person who found a prototype iPhone at a California bar did not notify the owners of the establishment or contact the Redwood City Police Department after obtaining the device, according to a new report.
Apple engineer frantically searched for lost prototype iPhone
Apple engineer frantically searched for lost prototype iPhone
Apple's 8.75 million iPhones sold in the March quarter combined with a better-than-expected launch of the iPad has lead analysts to increase their already bullish views on the company's stock.
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales
Apple set yet another quarterly earnings record Tuesday, blowing Wall Street estimates out of the water. It posted revenues of $13.5 billion, way ahead of Street estimates of $12.09 billion, for its fiscal second quarter. Net income was $3.07 billion or $3.33 a share, where Street estimates had pegged it at $2.45. Gross margins were almost 42 percent, compared to about 40 percent a year ago.
It's Raining Apples
It's Raining Apples
Google's window-shopping for high-tech acquisitions has reportedly netted the search giant yet another asset -- a little-known firm spearheaded by former Apple employees who are working on technology no one knows about.
Google buys mysterious firm run by former Apple employees
Google buys mysterious firm run by former Apple employees
A second, pre-release version of iPhone OS 4.0 has been released to developers building apps designed for the new system, just weeks after Apple announced the initial beta.
Apple's second iPhone OS 4.0 beta bundles new APIs, animations
Apple's second iPhone OS 4.0 beta bundles new APIs, animations
Maybe it's karma for the way Apple has dealt out restrictions on its App Store developers lately. Or it could be the mother of all technology marketing stunts, coming a week after a competitor releases a well-reviewed smartphone. In any event, Apple may have lost more than a prototype fourth-generation iPhone, left behind in a Silicon Valley bar.
Apple's Lost iPhone an Island-Worthy Mystery
Apple's Lost iPhone an Island-Worthy Mystery
Apple said Tuesday that second-quarter profits rose nearly 90 percent to $3.07 billion, or $3.33 per diluted share, on record non-holiday quarter sales of $13.50 billion for the three-month period ended March 27, 2010.
Apple profits rise over 89% on sales of 2.94M Macs, 8.75M iPhones
Apple profits rise over 89% on sales of 2.94M Macs, 8.75M iPhones
Apple blew out Wall Street expectations yet again Tuesday when it announced sales of 8.75 million iPhones and 2.94 million Macs last quarter, pushing the company to a 90 percent increase in profit. Following the news, Apple executives conducted a financial conference call with analysts and the press, and notes of interest follow.
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2010 conference call
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2010 conference call
Vimov, the developer of Weather HD for iPad, has published an estimate of iPad App Store sales based on the volumes of its own top ten app, concluding that Apple is currently selling over $372,000 in iPad apps per day and will likely hit $1 billion in annual sales within two years.
Apple selling an estimated $372,000 in iPad apps daily
Apple selling an estimated $372,000 in iPad apps daily
Apple has posted a support document targeting iPhone jailbreaking, noting that unauthorized modification of iPhone OS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues, including compromised security.
Apple warns iPhone OS users of jailbreaking risks
Apple warns iPhone OS users of jailbreaking risks
Gross profit margin from applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is projected to jump nearly 38 percent in 2010 with the introduction of Apple's iAd mobile advertising platform, making it a major factor in the company's stock price.
App Store, iAds projected to become 8% of Apple stock value
App Store, iAds projected to become 8% of Apple stock value
Rumors are flying once again that Apple may drop Intel for AMD to supply the maker of personal computers with microprocessors, but hardly anyone is talking. The latest round of speculation follows a report that AMD representatives have been spotted several times exiting meetings with Apple's top brass.
Analyst: Apple Could Be Weighing AMD Acquisition
Analyst: Apple Could Be Weighing AMD Acquisition
Apple this week announced that it will offer free-of-charge replacements for some defective headphones included with the company's third-generation iPod shuffle, sold between Feb. 2009 and Feb. 2010.
Apple will replace faulty third-gen iPod shuffle headphones
Apple will replace faulty third-gen iPod shuffle headphones
Apple announced on Tuesday that its 3G-capable iPads will be delivered to U.S. customers who have preordered on Friday, April 30. The device will also be available in the company's retail stores the same day, starting at 5 p.m.
Apple's Wi-Fi + 3G iPad models available in US on April 30
Apple's Wi-Fi + 3G iPad models available in US on April 30
Gizmodo has received a letter from Apple's senior vice president and general counsel Bruce Sewell formally requesting the return of a device that belongs to Apple.
Apple asks for iPhone prototype back, Gizmodo could face UTSA lawsuit
Apple asks for iPhone prototype back, Gizmodo could face UTSA lawsuit
A 27-year-old Apple software engineer who was field testing Apple's unreleased fourth-generation iPhone left the top-secret device sitting on a bar stool after drinking a German beer in Redwood City, California, Gizmodo reported Monday evening.
Prototype iPhone was left at bar by Apple software engineer
Prototype iPhone was left at bar by Apple software engineer
After Kodak sued Apple over imaging related patents it believes are infringed upon with the iPhone, Apple has fired back with its own patent-related suit against Kodak, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Apple countersues Kodak over digital imaging patents
Apple countersues Kodak over digital imaging patents
New data from the NPD Group implies Apple could announce sales of 2.9 million Macs and 10 million iPods when it reveals its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 Tuesday afternoon.
NPD data suggests Apple sold 2.9M Macs, 10M iPods in Q2 2010
NPD data suggests Apple sold 2.9M Macs, 10M iPods in Q2 2010
Despite the high costs associated with OLED panels, a new rumor suggests that development of Apple's next-generation iPad could include the new display technology.
OLED display rumored for Apple's second-generation iPad
OLED display rumored for Apple's second-generation iPad
Apple's next-generation iPhone has been obtained by Gizmodo, confirming the forthcoming hardware's forward-facing camera, high-resolution 960x460 display, camera flash, a secondary mic for noise cancellation, and a number of design changes in the new-look device.
Confirmed next-gen Apple iPhone seen in person, disassembled
Confirmed next-gen Apple iPhone seen in person, disassembled
Apple's astounding gains on Wall Street are expected to continue, with a second consecutive quarter of more than 30 percent year-over-year Mac sales growth predicted to help push the company's stock to $305.
Mac sales momentum predicted to push Apple stock to $305
Mac sales momentum predicted to push Apple stock to $305