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Apple's brand 'buzz' loses steam among young adults in survey

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-07 15:24 by Bob 0

A survey of the highly coveted 18- to 34-year-old young adult demographic found that Apple's brand lost some of its cool factor in the month of April.

Apple's brand 'buzz' loses steam among young adults in survey

Apple's WWDC event sold out in just 8 days

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-07 03:24 by Bob 0

Tickets to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference have sold out just eight days after the company announced the date and began selling tickets last week.

Apple's WWDC event sold out in just 8 days

Apple stores completely sold out of iPad 3G, furnish waiting lists

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 22:24 by Bob 0

Apple's iPad 3G remains sold out in most of the company's retail stores, prompting Notify Me waiting lists that will give customers first priority when supplies are replenished.

Apple stores completely sold out of iPad 3G, furnish waiting lists

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F46 to Developers

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 21:24 by Bob 0

World of Apple reports that Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.4, termed Build 10F46, to developers. The report notes that the update currently weighs in at 573.1 MB and asks developers to focus on GraphicsDrivers, SMB, USB, VoiceOver, and VPN. Apple also highlights nearly a dozen issues addressed in the update and lists one known issue in the current build involving an error message with fonts.

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F46 to Developers

Visa, Apple aim to simplify transactions with wireless iPhone payments

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 19:24 by Bob 0

This summer, Visa will make it possible for iPhone users to wave their device in front of a contactless payment terminal to make transactions, thanks to an Apple-certified hardware accessory.

Visa, Apple aim to simplify transactions with wireless iPhone payments

Apple's iPad Seen Cannibalizing Netbook Sales

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 18:24 by Bob 0

For the last several years, netbooks have been a booming business for a number of computer manufacturers as consumers look for low-cost, portable machines to browse the Internet and perform other light tasks. Apple resisted entering the netbook mark...

Apple's iPad Seen Cannibalizing Netbook Sales

44% of iPad buyers view Apple's tablet as notebook replacement

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 17:24 by Bob 0

A survey of iPad buyers found that 44 percent would purchase the touchscreen device instead of a notebook, and 41 percent would not buy an iPod touch as a result of their tablet.

44% of iPad buyers view Apple's tablet as notebook replacement

Apple Patent Applications: Heartbeat Biometrics, Multidimensional Dashboard Widgets

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 17:24 by Bob 0

A pair of interesting patent applications from Apple were published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revealing concepts Apple engineers have been tossing around as they work to develop features for future products.

Apple Patent Applications: Heartbeat Biometrics, Multidimensional Dashboard Widgets

Sales of Apple iPad expected to cannibalize notebooks, iPod touch

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 16:24 by Bob 0

A survey of iPad buyers found that 44 percent would purchase the touchscreen device instead of a notebook, and 41 percent would not buy an iPod touch as a result of their tablet.

Sales of Apple iPad expected to cannibalize notebooks, iPod touch

Apple vs. Microsoft: Linux Bloggers Pick Their Poison

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 15:24 by Bob 0

Do you want hemlock, or will a cyanide capsule do? That was Slashdot blogger Barbara Hudson's response to a question being debated in the Linux blogosphere in recent days. Specifically, is Apple or Microsoft worse for FOSS? Cupertino was the choice of Alastair Otter, the blogger who originally raised the question. Apple is an even bigger threat than Microsoft, he asserted.

Apple vs. Microsoft: Linux Bloggers Pick Their Poison

Apple's future iPhones could recognize a user by their heartbeat

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 15:24 by Bob 0

A new embedded security method in a future iPhone could lock out unauthorized users who do not have an identified cardiac signal, measured through a heart sensor in the hardware.

Apple's future iPhones could recognize a user by their heartbeat

Instinctiv's Slim, Smart, Sync-Friendly iTunes Alternative

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 14:24 by Bob 0

Windows users have a lot of alternatives to the mainstream media players. However, Mac OS users are not so fortunate. Aside from a couple of minor exceptions, Mac OS is an iTunes-dominated platform. As such, it means support for portable media players that don't have an i at the beginning of their name is scarce.

Instinctiv's Slim, Smart, Sync-Friendly iTunes Alternative

Apple ViP program to tie Quattro ads to iTunes app downloads

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 06:24 by Bob 0

Apple subsidiary Quattro Wireless is promoting a new Verification of iTunes Purchase feature as a competitive advantage enabling iPhone app developers to link to iTunes to obtain data on download conversion rates.

Apple ViP program to tie Quattro ads to iTunes app downloads

Apple's next-gen iPhone could record 720p high-def video

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 01:24 by Bob 0

Potentially lending support to the rumored iPhone HD name, new evidence in the iPhone OS 4 SDK suggests the camera in Apple's next-generation handset could record 720p high-definition video.

Apple's next-gen iPhone could record 720p high-def video

Former labor secretary suggests FTC police banks rather than Apple

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 01:24 by Bob 0

Former secretary of labor Robert Reich, who served under Bill Clinton during the Microsoft monopoly trial, has published a high profile article castigating the Federal Trade Commissions' purported investigation of Apple.

Former labor secretary suggests FTC police banks rather than Apple

Survey ranks Apple best online electronics retailer

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-06 01:24 by Bob 0

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

Adobe exec: Apple's fight against Flash is a 19th century tactic

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 21:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple's iPad launch helps April retail electronics sales grow 9.7%

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 21:24 by Bob 0

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%

Prototype Apple TV predecessor from 1995 sells for $46 on eBay

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 16:24 by Bob 0

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

Will the Feds Sour Apple's Juice

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 14:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple releases iPhone OS 4 beta 3 with lock, iPod widget features

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 01:24 by Bob 0

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's iPhone targeted by vaguely generic mobile patent

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 00:24 by Bob 0

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

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett praise Apple, US economic outlook

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-05 00:24 by Bob 0

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

Spotify plotting US launch to compete with Apple's iTunes

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 21:24 by Bob 0

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

Potential component suppliers for Apple's fourth-gen iPhone named

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 17:24 by Bob 0

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

Chinese iPhone gets Wi-Fi, Apple granted iPhone design patent

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 16:24 by Bob 0

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

WSJ: Federal antitrust probe about Apple's iAd service, too

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 15:24 by Bob 0

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

5 More Reasons Apple Kicked Adobe in the Knees

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 14:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple getting aggressive with competitive new acquisition tactics

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-04 05:24 by Bob 0

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

Feds May Shine Antitrust Spotlight on Apple's Flash Slap

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-03 20:24 by Bob 0

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

Changes to Apple's developer agreement could spur antitrust inquiry

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-03 16:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple announces iPad sales top 1 million in less than a month

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-03 15:24 by Bob 0

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

Hackers release new 'jailbreak' for Apple's iPhone 3GS, iPad

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-03 14:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple's iPad 3G estimated to have sold 300K on launch weekend

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-03 03:24 by Bob 0

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

Adobe to respond to Apple by giving employees Android phones with Flash

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-01 22:24 by Bob 0

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

Teardown of iPad 3G shows Apple using LCD frame as an antenna

Apple 10259 Published 2010-05-01 19:24 by Bob 0

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

Smartphone sales jump 50%, Apple 3rd largest vendor globally

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 23:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple Flips the Kill Switch on Lala

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 22:24 by Bob 0

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 Posts Step-by-Step Guide to Activating 3G Service on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 18:24 by Bob 0

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 Stores will close from 4-5 p.m. to prepare for iPad 3G launch

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 18:24 by Bob 0

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 to shutter acquired streaming music service Lala on May 31

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 15:24 by Bob 0

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 jumps past Motorola to become biggest US phone maker

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 15:24 by Bob 0

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 Acquired Lala Music Service to Shut Down May 31st

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-30 11:24 by Bob 0

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

Placement in Apple's iAd program could cost $10 million at launch

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 22:24 by Bob 0

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

Adobe CEO dismisses Steve Jobs' comments on Flash as a 'smokescreen'

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 22:24 by Bob 0

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'

Jobs on Adobe: My Way or the Highway

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 21:24 by Bob 0

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

Siri Buy Opens New Front in Apple's War on Google

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 19:24 by Bob 0

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

Apple begins shipping iPad 3G preorders before Friday's launch

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 18:24 by Bob 0

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

Steve Jobs slams Adobe Flash as unfit for modern era

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 18:24 by Bob 0

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 Posts 'Thoughts on Flash' Open Letter

Apple 10259 Published 2010-04-29 16:24 by Bob 0

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

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