Court response defends new Apple mobile hire's jump from IBM
Apple's contentious decision to hire a former IBM executive has been explained by the iPhone and iPod maker -- and the new recruit himself -- as a carefully thought-out decision that doesn't run afoul of earlier agreements.
Court response defends new Apple mobile hire's jump from IBM
Court response defends new Apple mobile hire's jump from IBM
Apple's latest patent application reveals that they've continuing to look into personal virtual reality headsets. The February 2008 application is titled Automatically adjusting media display in a personal display system and details a personal d...
Apple Researching Virtual Reality Headsets
Apple Researching Virtual Reality Headsets
Apple University may serve as the company's internal MBA program as part of a training and development division, mirroring aspects of a similar program that developed at Pixar.
Apple University may serve as internal MBA program
Apple University may serve as internal MBA program
A series of screenshots from Apple's latest iPhone 2.2 beta have leaked on the web, revealing a new interface for downloading podcasts over wireless networks and a more polished version of the handset's App Store application.
iPhone 2.2 screenshots reveal direct podcast download interface
iPhone 2.2 screenshots reveal direct podcast download interface
Apple's latest submissions to the Securities and Exchange Commission report some new, relatively unfamiliar dangers related to the weak world economy and third party development that could potentially hurt its business.
Apple's 10K outlines risks from economy, third party developers
Apple's 10K outlines risks from economy, third party developers
Two new patent filings published this week reveal Apple to be working on digital theater software for handheld devices that would give users the impression that they are attending a sporting or entertainment event, and a new version of the Apple Remote that wouldn't be plagued by interference from stay light sources.
Apple files for digital theater, smart Apple Remote patents
Apple files for digital theater, smart Apple Remote patents
With the transition to Intel complete, Apple has a new goal: Create next-generation Macs that are so fast, they outright embarrass PCs running Windows. That will create a market differentiation that will poise Apple for its next assault on Microsoft. Steve Jobs loves fast computers.
Apple's Furiously Fast Future
Apple's Furiously Fast Future
On Wednesday, Apple released its annual 10-K reports which detailed revenue and spending for fiscal 2008. eWeek has kindly organized the information into a number of charts, including this one showing Apple's revenue growth over 2007:
Apple's Fiscal 2008 Results Show Significant Year-Over-Year Growth
Apple's Fiscal 2008 Results Show Significant Year-Over-Year Growth
The fate of the Mac Mini remains a hot topic with conflicting reports about the fate of the Mac mini. While early reports have suggested the Mini will be discontinued, others have claimed that there will be at least one more update.
Apple Acknowledges Mac Mini Update
Apple Acknowledges Mac Mini Update
Apple appears to be taking its policing of the rumor mill to the phones, in one case dialing a customer who expressed concern over Internet reports on the Mac mini's fate to assure him the situation would be addressed in due time.
Apple tells Mac mini fan to hang in there
Apple tells Mac mini fan to hang in there
Apple in its annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesdaythe mac news you care about
Earlier this week, a number of complaints emerged about a trackpad issue found on the new MacBook Pros. PCPro.co.uk relays one customer's experience:
Apple outlines shift in strategy, rise in R&D spending, more
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Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"
Earlier this week, a number of complaints emerged about a trackpad issue found on the new MacBook Pros. PCPro.co.uk relays one customer's experience:
Apple outlines shift in strategy, rise in R&D spending, more
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Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"
Apple is apologizing to customers this week who had placed orders for its new entry-level NVIDIA-based MacBook Airs, explaining that due to an unforeseen issue, it's unlikely to deliver those systems until shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Apple delays entry MacBook Air untill after Thanksgiving
Apple delays entry MacBook Air untill after Thanksgiving
Apple is apologizing to customers this week who had placed orders for its new entry-level NVIDIA-based MacBook Airs, explaining that due to an unforeseen issue, it's unlikely to deliver those systems until shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Apple delays entry MacBook Air till after Thanksgiving
Apple delays entry MacBook Air till after Thanksgiving
Two analysts have issued research notes to clients this week indicating that their checks with supply chain sources suggest forward looking iPhone build orders are experiencing some incremental weakness due to concerns about customer demand.
Second Apple analyst sees "softness" in iPhone demand
Second Apple analyst sees "softness" in iPhone demand
Trackpad issues experienced by users of Apple's new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be addressed in a forthcoming software update, according to an email response from chief executive Steve Jobs.
Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
With millions of iPods and other MP3 players in the hands of consumers, the portable media players have made a racket in the marketplace for years. Now some experts warn that the devices make too much noise. A new study from the European Union cautions that people who listen to personal music players for too long, at too high a volume setting, may do serious damage to their hearing.
Ear Docs' Warning Rings Loud and Clear: Turn Down the iPod!
Ear Docs' Warning Rings Loud and Clear: Turn Down the iPod!
Apple has canceled plans to open an triple-decker retail store near the Empire State Building in New York City at the request of chief executive Steve Jobs, the New York Post is reporting.
Apple pulls plug on plans for store near Empire State Building
Apple pulls plug on plans for store near Empire State Building
A former IBM executive is going against the company's wishes and joining Apple. Mark Papermaster, previously vice president of IBM's blade server unit, will become head of the iPod and iPhone development team, Apple has confirmed. IBM has already filed a lawsuit to try to stop his hire.
A Blade Server Guy in an iPod World: What Gives
A Blade Server Guy in an iPod World: What Gives
Forbes reports on Apple's secret weapon that has helped keep its earnings well above expectations: falling NAND-flash memory prices. And according to Forbes, there are no signs that this trend will abate anytime soon.
Apple to Benefit Further from Dropping Flash Memory Pricing
Apple to Benefit Further from Dropping Flash Memory Pricing
Apple on Tuesday confirmed the imminent departure of iPod chief Tony Fadell, saying he'll be replaced by a former IBM executive who'll oversee engineering of the company's handheld products.
Apple puts former IBM exec in charge of handheld products
Apple puts former IBM exec in charge of handheld products