Survey ranks Apple best online electronics retailer
In a survey of 23,400 online users conducted by ForeSee Results, based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Apple ranked first place among online computer and electronics retailers and fourth place overall.
Survey ranks Apple best online electronics retailer
Survey ranks Apple best online electronics retailer
Though overall retail sales in April were a mixed bag, consumer purchases of electronics grew 9.7 percent year-over-year, thanks in large part to the successful debut of Apple's iPad.
Apple's iPad launch helps April retail electronics sales grow 9.7%
Apple's iPad launch helps April retail electronics sales grow 9.7%
Kevin Lynch, Adobe's chief technology officer, compared the Web standards war between his company and Apple to the expansion of U.S. railroads in the 1800s, when different railways were incompatible with rival trains.
Adobe exec: Apple's fight against Flash is a 19th century tactic
Adobe exec: Apple's fight against Flash is a 19th century tactic
A rare relic from Apple's past surfaced this week, when a prototype Apple Interactive Television Box from 1995 -- a primitive device tested more than 10 years before the release of the Apple TV -- was sold on eBay for $46.
Prototype Apple TV predecessor from 1995 sells for $46 on eBay
Prototype Apple TV predecessor from 1995 sells for $46 on eBay
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are reportedly discussing an antitrust probe of Apple. This was spurred by a complaint from Adobe, whose Flash technology has been barred from certain Apple products, according to a Bloomberg report. Whether or not the government will launch a probe is not yet certain.
Will the Feds Sour Apple's Juice
Will the Feds Sour Apple's Juice
Apple has issued a third beta release of the upcoming iPhone OS 4 firmware reference release to registered developers, although the initial update has been temporarily suspended to fix an installation issue. It fixes bugs and debuts new iPod playback and orientation lock features.
Apple releases iPhone OS 4 beta 3 with lock, iPod widget features
Apple releases iPhone OS 4 beta 3 with lock, iPod widget features
A company that filed a broad and extremely vague patent application for a mobile device with web features has filed suit against Apple, claiming the iPhone's general concept violates its intellectual property.
Apple's iPhone targeted by vaguely generic mobile patent
Apple's iPhone targeted by vaguely generic mobile patent
In a conversation with Fox Business News, business luminaries Bill Gates and Warren Buffett praised Apple's performance while talking about tablet technologies and presented an overall strong outlook for the American economy.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett praise Apple, US economic outlook
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett praise Apple, US economic outlook
As Apple is rumored to be working on its own iTunes streaming music service through the acquisition of Lala, rival European service Spotify could beat Apple to the punch with a 2010 U.S. launch.
Spotify plotting US launch to compete with Apple's iTunes
Spotify plotting US launch to compete with Apple's iTunes
With Apple's new iPhone expected to launch in a matter of months, a new report alleges Foxconn will again assemble the device, while a new panel supplier will be added into the mix.
Potential component suppliers for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone named
Potential component suppliers for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone named
An updated iPhone with support for the Chinese national standard for Wi-Fi has received regulatory approval in China, while in the U.S. Apple was awarded a patent for ownership of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS design.
Chinese iPhone gets Wi-Fi, Apple granted iPhone design patent
Chinese iPhone gets Wi-Fi, Apple granted iPhone design patent
In addition to changes to the iPhone developer agreement banning the use of third-party development tools, a potential inquiry from federal regulators into Apple has been prompted by iAd mobile advertising network, according to The Wall Street Journal.
WSJ: Federal antitrust probe about Apple's iAd service, too
WSJ: Federal antitrust probe about Apple's iAd service, too
Last week Apple CEO Steve Jobs fired off the equivalent of a backhand slap in the tech industry -- an open letter, entitled Thoughts on Flash, describing why Apple believes Adobe's Flash sucks. More to the point, Jobs made it exceedingly clear that Apple isn't going to make Flash available for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad -- not now, not ever.
5 More Reasons Apple Kicked Adobe in the Knees
5 More Reasons Apple Kicked Adobe in the Knees
Apple has hired its first dedicated mergers and acquisitions expert and has initiated -- in some cases -- a three hour window of opportunity for acquisition targets in its tough new efforts to win deals away from rivals such as Google and avoid publicity that could sour deals.
Apple getting aggressive with competitive new acquisition tactics
Apple getting aggressive with competitive new acquisition tactics
Just as Apple was trumpeting the sale of its one-millionth iPad on Monday, news emerged that could wipe some of the cheer from Cupertino's halls. Specifically, the company could soon be the focus of an antitrust inquiry over its new policy of restricting the programming tools that can be used by developers creating apps for the iPhone and iPad.
Feds May Shine Antitrust Spotlight on Apple's Flash Slap
Feds May Shine Antitrust Spotlight on Apple's Flash Slap
The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission are pursuing an antitrust inquiry over Apple's changes to its iPhone developer agreement, which banned the porting of Adobe Flash apps to the iPhone OS, according to the New York Post.
Changes to Apple's developer agreement could spur antitrust inquiry
Changes to Apple's developer agreement could spur antitrust inquiry
Apple's new iPad reached one million sales last Friday, the day the iPad 3G launched, and just 28 days after the hardware was introduced on April 3.
Apple announces iPad sales top 1 million in less than a month
Apple announces iPad sales top 1 million in less than a month
A new jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS and iPad was released this weekend by hackers, and allows users to run third-party software with features not authorized by Apple, including multitasking.
Hackers release new 'jailbreak' for Apple's iPhone 3GS, iPad
Hackers release new 'jailbreak' for Apple's iPhone 3GS, iPad
Checks with 50 Apple retail stores have led one prominent analyst to predict Apple sold about 300,000 iPad 3G units, including preorders, over the device's first weekend of sales.
Apple's iPad 3G estimated to have sold 300K on launch weekend
Apple's iPad 3G estimated to have sold 300K on launch weekend
Following Apple CEO Steve Jobs' public attack on Flash this week, Adobe is now reportedly planning to give its employees Android phones running Flash.
Adobe to respond to Apple by giving employees Android phones with Flash
Adobe to respond to Apple by giving employees Android phones with Flash
Apple's iPad 3G, which went on sale in the U.S. on Friday, reveals a new approach to achieving optimal wireless reception and some interesting differences internally when compared to its Wi-Fi-only sibling, according to a new tear-down analysis.
Teardown of iPad 3G shows Apple using LCD frame as an antenna
Teardown of iPad 3G shows Apple using LCD frame as an antenna
Global sales of smartphones surged by 50%, growing from 35.9 million units in the year ago quarter to 54 million units in the first quarter of 2010, the strongest growth rate in several years.
Smartphone sales jump 50%, Apple 3rd largest vendor globally
Smartphone sales jump 50%, Apple 3rd largest vendor globally
Apple is shutting down Lala, the online streaming music service it purchased last December, fueling speculation that it may be moving the iTunes store, or some variation of it, to the cloud. Such a move would allow users to access music from any device with a Web browser. Currently, iTunes users must download songs to a computer's hard drive before transferring them to a mobile device.
Apple Flips the Kill Switch on Lala
Apple Flips the Kill Switch on Lala
With pre-orders for Apple's new iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models being delivered today and Apple retail stores gearing up for a 5:00 PM start to in-store sales, Apple has posted a new support document offering a step-by-step guide to setting up 3G service for iPad
Apple Posts Step-by-Step Guide to Activating 3G Service on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
Apple Posts Step-by-Step Guide to Activating 3G Service on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
All of Apple's U.S. retail stores will close for an hour today, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time, in order to prepare for the official launch of the iPad 3G.
Apple Stores will close from 4-5 p.m. to prepare for iPad 3G launch
Apple Stores will close from 4-5 p.m. to prepare for iPad 3G launch
Lala announced this week its website will no longer be operative as of May 31, and users who bought songs through the site will be credited with songs from Apple's iTunes.
Apple to shutter acquired streaming music service Lala on May 31
Apple to shutter acquired streaming music service Lala on May 31
Motorola announced sales of 8.5 million phones in its spring quarter, dropping it below Apple's record sales of 8.8 million iPhones and vaulting the Mac maker into position as America's top phone manufacturer.
Apple jumps past Motorola to become biggest US phone maker
Apple jumps past Motorola to become biggest US phone maker
Lala.com has announced that they will be shutting down their service as of May 31, 2010. Lala is a streaming music service that was acquired by Apple in December, 2009.
Apple Acquired Lala Music Service to Shut Down May 31st
Apple Acquired Lala Music Service to Shut Down May 31st
Apple's debut in the advertising business could come at a premium price for those who wish to participate, with an initial fee potentially as high as $10 million to advertise with iAd, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Placement in Apple's iAd program could cost $10 million at launch
Placement in Apple's iAd program could cost $10 million at launch
Responding to a public letter issued Thursday by Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said he believes that any crashes of Flash in Mac OS X are not related to his software, but instead are the fault of the Apple operating system.
Adobe CEO dismisses Steve Jobs' comments on Flash as a 'smokescreen'
Adobe CEO dismisses Steve Jobs' comments on Flash as a 'smokescreen'
Apple CEO Steve Jobs published an open letter on Apple's website Thursday spelling out his criticisms of Adobe Flash. In short, it's really all about the technology, he wrote. Flash is proprietary, dated, unreliable and unsecure, according to Jobs. It guzzles battery juice, can't handle touchscreens and will denigrate the user experience, the Apple cofounder opined.
Jobs on Adobe: My Way or the Highway
Jobs on Adobe: My Way or the Highway
Apple has stuck its nose under Google's search tent with the purchase of a leading-edge maker of a mobile virtual personal assistant application. News of the company's acquisition of Siri, which just launched its iPhone app in February, broke after blogger Robert Scoble revealed that the Federal Trade Commission had approved the deal by granting Apple an early termination notice under the Hart-Rodino Act.
Siri Buy Opens New Front in Apple's War on Google
Siri Buy Opens New Front in Apple's War on Google
Customers who pre-purchased the iPad with 3G data connectivity began receiving notifications Thursday that their order has shipped in time for the device's Friday launch.
Apple begins shipping iPad 3G preorders before Friday's launch
Apple begins shipping iPad 3G preorders before Friday's launch
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs published a lengthy letter Thursday, detailing his personal stance on Adobe Flash, declaring that the Web format was created for the PC era, but that it falls short in the mobile era of low-power devices, touch interfaces and open Web standards.
Steve Jobs slams Adobe Flash as unfit for modern era
Steve Jobs slams Adobe Flash as unfit for modern era
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today posted a lengthy open letter offering his "Thoughts on Flash" in an attempt to clear up some of the controversy over Apple's relationship with Adobe and its unwillingness to incorporate Flash capabilities into its iPhone OS devices.
Steve Jobs Posts 'Thoughts on Flash' Open Letter
Steve Jobs Posts 'Thoughts on Flash' Open Letter
Apple's crusade against the physical button continues, with a new patent application describing a disappearing input space that could be featured anywhere on the aluminum shell of a MacBook Pro.
Apple exploring 'invisible,' disappearing buttons for future MacBooks
Apple exploring 'invisible,' disappearing buttons for future MacBooks
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs published a lengthy letter Thursday, detailing his personal stance on Adobe Flash, declaring that the Web format was created for the PC era, but that it falls short in the mobile era of low-power devices, touch interfaces and open Web standards.
Apple's Steve Jobs publishes public 'Thoughts on Flash' letter
Apple's Steve Jobs publishes public 'Thoughts on Flash' letter
LG Innotek will serve as the supplier of 5-megapixel camera sensors for Apple's next-generation iPhone due to ship this spring, according to a report out of the Far East.
LG Innotek to supply 5MP camera for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone - report
LG Innotek to supply 5MP camera for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone - report
In 1987, Apple produced a concept video demonstrating a future computer called the Knowledge Navigator. The tablet-like device offered the user a natural language interface, video conferencing, multi-touch display and access to a global network of ...
Siri Acquisition Brings Apple Much Closer to the 'Knowledge Navigator' Concept
Siri Acquisition Brings Apple Much Closer to the 'Knowledge Navigator' Concept
After Apple announced on Wednesday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 7, one new rumor suggests the fourth-generation iPhone could go on sale immediately after it is announced.
Apple's next-gen iPhone could go on sale during WWDC 2010 - rumor
Apple's next-gen iPhone could go on sale during WWDC 2010 - rumor
Apple has purchased Siri, the maker of a mobile personal assistant application for the iPhone, with the move being characterized as a move that will increase competition with Google.
Apple acquires Siri, developer of personal assistant app for iPhone
Apple acquires Siri, developer of personal assistant app for iPhone
Though overall music sales declined $1.3 billion in 2009, digital downloads grew $363 million to $4.3 billion, with Apple's iTunes representing more than a quarter of total digital and retail U.S. sales.
Digital music grows $363M in 2009, iTunes a quarter of all U.S. sales
Digital music grows $363M in 2009, iTunes a quarter of all U.S. sales
Apple's revised 13, 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pros deliver new NVIDIA GeForce 320M/330M dedicated graphics performance and CPU options that include Intel's new Arrandale Core i5 and i7, while inheriting the long battery life, the strong, minimalist unibody construction, and the environmentally friendly design of last year's models.
Review: Apple's early 2010 MacBook Pros
Review: Apple's early 2010 MacBook Pros
Apple announced Wednesday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where it is expected to reveal its next-generation iPhone, will be held June 7 through June 11 at San Francisco's Moscone West.
Apple's annual WWDC to be held June 7-11 in San Francisco
Apple's annual WWDC to be held June 7-11 in San Francisco
Apple's same-store sales rose 8 percent in the March quarter of 2010, propelled by a 22.3 percent year-over-year increase in Mac sales, even though a MacBook Pro refresh did not arrive during the three-month period.
Apple retail store sales climb 8% to start 2010, even without new Macs
Apple retail store sales climb 8% to start 2010, even without new Macs
Kara Swisher has confirmed that Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs will attend the Wall Street Journals' eight annual All Things Digital conference to be held June 1-3. His appearance will likely include interesting revelations, considering his past sessions.
Steve Jobs likely to spill details at 8th annual All Things Digital
Steve Jobs likely to spill details at 8th annual All Things Digital
As predicted last week, Apple has seeded the first developer version of Mac OS X 10.6.4, termed Build 10F37, to developers today. iPhoneinCanada as usual is on top of the details, noting improvements to a handful of areas.
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F37 to Developers
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F37 to Developers
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 [Update: confirmed].
Apple's Steve Jobs to appear at D Conference in June u
Apple's Steve Jobs to appear at D Conference in June u
Apple is among a group of Silicon Valley firms that are listed as helping to steer the California police task force that raided the home of a Gizmodo journalist who published photos and information of Apple's fourth-generation iPhone prototype.
Apple a director of task force that raided Gizmodo journalist's home
Apple a director of task force that raided Gizmodo journalist's home
Confirming a rumor from early April, The New York Times on Tuesday reported that Apple purchased Intrinsity, a privately owned ARM chip design firm.
NYT confirms Apple purchase of chipmaker Intrinsity
NYT confirms Apple purchase of chipmaker Intrinsity