Apple Can Keep Its Succession Plan to Itself
Last week's scare, an unverified rumor that Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack, sent Apple stock plummeting, expert investment analysts scolding, and some writers believing that Apple needs a public succession plan to avoid confusion and concerns about these kinds of incidents. That's nonsense. First of all, Apple does have a succession plan.
Apple Can Keep Its Succession Plan to Itself
Apple Can Keep Its Succession Plan to Itself
Apple said this week some of its more recent MacBook Pro models may contain faulty Nvidia graphics chips that produce distorted video or fail completely.
Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips
Apple says some MacBook Pros affected by faulty Nvidia chips
Research In Motion kicked the week off by announcing the new BlackBerry Storm, the company's first touchscreen smartphone, which in turn jump-started the iPhone Killer headlines. While the mobile bloggers were busy with that one, traditional Mac lovers have been stoked into a frenzy of anticipation over the new MacBook lineup -- will they come Oct. 14? Are these spy photos real?
RIM Starts a Storm, Spy Photos Whip Up a Hurricane, Woz Rains on iPod
RIM Starts a Storm, Spy Photos Whip Up a Hurricane, Woz Rains on iPod
Lost among the flurry of speculation surrounding new MacBooks are a number of noteworthy observations about the portables that may lend insight into their design.
Notes of interest on recent Apple MacBook case leaks
Notes of interest on recent Apple MacBook case leaks
For months, Apple fans have been salivating over the next generation of MacBook and MacBook Pros. Both the low and high ends of Apple's laptop line have aging designs that by typical Apple standards are in dire need of a refresh. The MacBook Air's clean, thin design may hint at the next generation consumer and workhorse models to come out of Cupertino, Calif. -- and it may be sooner than later.
Apple Plans MacBook Event as $800 Laptop Rumors Swirl
Apple Plans MacBook Event as $800 Laptop Rumors Swirl
Apple on Thursday afternoon released its seventh distinct security fix of the year for Mac OS X to tackle a number flaws, including one introduced with its 10.5.5 update.
Apple releases Security Update 2008-007 for Mac OS X
Apple releases Security Update 2008-007 for Mac OS X
Apple will hold a special event next Tuesday to introduce new Mac notebooks at its Cupertino-based campus after all.
Apple makes October 14th MacBook event official
Apple makes October 14th MacBook event official
Apple will hold a special event next Tuesday to introduce new Mac notebooks at its Cupertino-based campus after all.
Apple to hold special MacBook event October 14th after all
Apple to hold special MacBook event October 14th after all
Let's get one thing straight: You can't go wrong by buying an iPod. Any iPod. But that's not to say the decisions between which iPod to buy aren't hard. In fact, it can be downright tough. The tiny iPod shuffle is awesome for working out, but it lacks a screen. The iPod nano has a screen but lacks applications.
An iPod Buyer's Guide
An iPod Buyer's Guide
The Inquisitr claims that some Apple retailers have already been given price lists for Apple's upcoming laptops and that there are 12 price points ranging from $800 to $3100. Current laptops are said to have only have 8 retail price points: 3 Macbooks (starting at $1099), 3 Macbook Pros and 2 Macbook Airs.
Apple to Launch an $800 Laptop
Apple to Launch an $800 Laptop
After dropping the NDA that served as an awkward communication barrier between iPhone developers, Apple has now launched a worldwide tour of presentations covering the iPhone application development tools and related technologies.
Apple Launches iPhone Tech Talk World Tour
Apple Launches iPhone Tech Talk World Tour
A photo originating on a Chinese website and making the rounds on the Web this afternoon resembles descriptions of Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro, which is expected share design similarities with the company's MacBook Air and aluminum iMacs.
New photo may reveal more of Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro
New photo may reveal more of Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro
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