Apple co-founder says iPod has about run its course
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak this week likened the iPod to a fad whose days are number while lamenting the limitations of the iPhone 3G, for which he'd like to write certain applications but can't due to restrictions.
Apple co-founder says iPod has about run its course
Apple co-founder says iPod has about run its course
Apple is being accused of bullying a Canadian technology school and loyal customer with charges of trademark infringement because its logo bears a familiar fruit.
Apple calls on lawyers in logo spat with Canadian school
Apple calls on lawyers in logo spat with Canadian school
With Apple's September quarter having come and gone with the only major product transition consisting of slightly cheaper iPods, investment bank Piper Jaffray believes the company is once again in a position to outperform its own margin guidance despite widespread concern.
Margin impact of Apple product transitions overestimated
Margin impact of Apple product transitions overestimated
Following years of near-constant legal notices and other attempts to silence leaks and control the press, Apple appears to be softening its stance on rumors, an investigation suggests.
Apple mellowing its tone on leaks
Apple mellowing its tone on leaks
The Apple blognoscenti, having digested and discarded last week's Steve Jobs heart attack report hoax, have moved on to more pressing matters: rumors that the company's forthcoming new MacBook computers are the products of a revolutionary new manufacturing process.
Does Apple Have a Secret Factory
Does Apple Have a Secret Factory
Nick Ciarelli describes a recent shift in Apple's strategy to suppress product leaks in an article at The Daily Beast.
Apple Shifting Tactics on Suppressing Product Leaks
Apple Shifting Tactics on Suppressing Product Leaks
Seeking Alpha summarizes findings by MacObserver forum members who have been compiling iPhone IMEI numbers into a public spreadsheet.
Apple Has Already Reached 10 Million iPhone Sales in 2008
Apple Has Already Reached 10 Million iPhone Sales in 2008
An effort on the part of members of Mac Observer’s AFB to track IMEI iPhone numbers has led two technology analysts to conclude that Apple has drastically surpassed analyst’ Q4 iPhone sales estimates, and reached its goal of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008 three months early.
Data suggests Apple has cruised past 10 million iPhone goal
Data suggests Apple has cruised past 10 million iPhone goal
We've already seen the basic shape and function of the iPod touch -- Apple introduced the first version of the device a year ago, and its overall shape and wide touchscreen design also reflect the popular iPhone. The company could have left the iPod touch alone, at least through the rest of this holiday season, with little risk that any other media player could seriously challenge it.
10 Days With the Sleek New iPod Touch
10 Days With the Sleek New iPod Touch
A US federal judge has shut down some attempts by Apple and AT&T to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the two of violating antitrust law with their iPhone exclusivity agreement, pushing the complaint closer to a possible trial.
Judge waives Apple, AT&T objections to antitrust case vs. iPhone
Judge waives Apple, AT&T objections to antitrust case vs. iPhone
A report posted on the citizen journalism section of CNN's Web site Friday morning claimed that Apple CEO Steve Jobs had been rushed to the hospital with a heart attack. The reporter cited an anonymous but quite reliable source who supposedly said paramedics were summoned after Jobs complained of severe pain and shortness of breath.
Jobs Rumor Monger May Have to Answer to SEC
Jobs Rumor Monger May Have to Answer to SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday it's investigating whether a false report that Apple chief executive Steve Jobs suffered a heart attack was published in a effort to manipulate the company's stock price.
SEC investigating false report on Steve Jobs heart attack
SEC investigating false report on Steve Jobs heart attack
Last night, an individual started spreading fake rumors of Steve Jobs suffering from a heart attack. The story was posted to CNN's iReport unedited and unfiltered citizen journalism site and subsequently submitted to Digg.com.
Fake Rumors of Steve Jobs Heart Attack Circulate
Fake Rumors of Steve Jobs Heart Attack Circulate
Apple is believed to have tapped iPhone reseller and largest independent European mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse to help push sales of Macs in the United Kingdom.
Apple ripe to expand Mac sales to UK's largest phone retailer
Apple ripe to expand Mac sales to UK's largest phone retailer
Businessweek's Arik Hesseldahl raises some questions about what the strategic direction Apple will pursue in the next 6 to 24 months.
Apple's Plans: New Products or Establishing Existing Ones
Apple's Plans: New Products or Establishing Existing Ones
Apple has categorically denied a citizen report published to the CNN iReport website early Friday claiming that chief executive Steve Jobs had been rushed to a local ER following a major heart attack.
Apple denies CNN iReport of Steve Jobs heart attack
Apple denies CNN iReport of Steve Jobs heart attack
Alongside iTunes 8.0.1 late Thursday evening, Apple also released Apple TV 2.2, a new version of its set-top-box software that delivers support for purchasing and downloading HD television shows as well as support for the new iTunes Genius feature.
Apple TV 2.2 update delivers HDTV shows, Genius support
Apple TV 2.2 update delivers HDTV shows, Genius support
Apple generated some headlines on Tuesday when statements by iTunes vice president Eddie Cue suggested that Apple might shut down iTunes rather than pay increased royalty rates to music publishers.
Royalty Rate Unchanged, Apple's iTunes Safe For Now
Royalty Rate Unchanged, Apple's iTunes Safe For Now
Apple has also released the Apple TV 2.2 update tonight. Apple TV owners can download the new updates from their Apple TV's by accessing the Update Software menu option in their Apple TV's settings.
Apple Releases Apple TV 2.2 Update with Genius Playlists
Apple Releases Apple TV 2.2 Update with Genius Playlists
Apple on Thursday night released iTunes 8.0.1 to fix several important issues with HDTV episodes, Genius playlists, and accessibility.
Apple releases iTunes 8.0.1 to address HDTV episode bug
Apple releases iTunes 8.0.1 to address HDTV episode bug