Apple's Lost iPhone an Island-Worthy Mystery
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 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
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
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 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
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
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