Apple cancels Colorado call center citing economy, reduced iPhone calls
Apple has apparently canceled plans to open a new customer support call center in Colorado Springs, due to the slowing economy and the significant improvements delivered by iPhone 2.1 which reduced Apple's support demands.
Apple cancels Colorado call center citing economy, reduced iPhone calls
Apple cancels Colorado call center citing economy, reduced iPhone calls
It took nearly nine years, but Apple chief executive Steve Jobs and Co. were awarded this week with a patent for their implementation of a software-based computer dock that has since become a trademark of the Mac OS X operating system.
Apple awarded patent on the Dock
Apple awarded patent on the Dock
With the October 14th date quickly approaching, some are speculating that it may be too late to expect an Apple event to be held on that date. That's not to say that Apple can't release new laptops without a media event.
Are Apple Laptop Updates Still on Track for October
Are Apple Laptop Updates Still on Track for October
Apple continues to come up with innovative ways to introduce younger generations to its family of products, the latest of which invites teachers to book a field trip to a local Apple retail store ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Apple launches "Field Trip to the Apple Store" program
Apple launches "Field Trip to the Apple Store" program
With less than six days to go before Tuesday, October 14th and not a peep from Apple, chances of a much-rumored media event on that day to introduce new Mac notebook offerings is growing slim.
Window for rumored October 14 Apple event closing
Window for rumored October 14 Apple event closing
Apple in the last six months has broadened its lead among the teenage demographic in the areas of mobile phones and digital music, a critical indicator of the company's long-term growth prospects in those respective markets.
Apple pulling away from competition in teenage mindshare
Apple pulling away from competition in teenage mindshare
Sales of Apple's iPhone 3G have given the hardware maker a six-point boost in the consumer smartphone market, from 11 percent to 17 percent, according to a new report from The NPD Group, a consumer sales tracking firm. The report placed the iPhone in the top spot among the four best-selling smartphones based on unit sales to customers from June through August.
Apple Grabs Bigger Slice of Smartphone Pie
Apple Grabs Bigger Slice of Smartphone Pie
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak this week likened the iPod to a fad whose days atop the consumer electronics market are numbered 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 believes iPod has about run its course
Apple co-founder believes 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