Microsoft removes, then re-adds Zune HD to its website [u]

Microsoft temporarily removed references to all Zune hardware from the official Zune website Monday, an apparent error that was initially viewed as the final nail in the coffin for the media player that failed to gain traction against Apple's iPod lineup [update].

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 60

Microsoft, RIM plan services to compete with Apple's iTunes

Two of Apple's chief rivals are working on their own separate services to compete with iTunes, as Research in Motion has partnered with 7digital for its PlayBook tablet, and Microsoft is cooking up a secret project dubbed "Ventura."

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 46

iTunes tops movies; $10M in fake iPhones, iPods seized; Jobs' mansion nears demolition

Sales figures for 2010 show that Apple's iTunes Movie Store remained on top with 64.5 percent market share among competing Internet video services in the US. Also, more than $10 million worth of counterfeit iPhones, iPods and other items have been seized by the Los Angeles Port Police. Finally, officials say the physical permit allowing Apple CEO Steve Jobs to raze the controversial Jackling mansion will be issued soon.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 28

Apple's Steve Jobs slams Google, RIM, rival tablet makers

In a surprise appearance during the company's quarterly earnings call, Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs hailed the success of the iPhone and Pod while painting a bleak outlook for RIM's Blackberry smartphones, Google's fragmented Android smartphone platform, and the coming trickle of 7inch tablets.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 180

Microsoft exec says Zune software coming to the Mac

In an effort not to discourage Mac users from adopting one of its new Windows Phone 7 handsets, Microsoft will reportedly deploy later this a year the first version of its Zune media software targeted at Apple users.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 133

Inside Apple's iOS 4: new feature parity with Snow Leopard

Apple's iOS 4 features the biggest foundational leap for developers since the company first opened up iPhone OS 2.0 to development, now catching up to the core features of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Prince McLean 15 years ago 81

Apple's success forces Microsoft to 'shake up' phone, media teams

In the face of success from Apple and Google in the portable device market, Microsoft is expected to announce "major organizational changes" in the company's Entertainment and Devices Division, responsible for Windows Phone, Zune and Xbox.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 79

Like Apple, Microsoft rumored to be creating tablet

Just as they compete in numerous other markets, Microsoft and Apple could be going head to head with new touchscreen tablet devices in the near future, if a new rumor proves true.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 141

Apple, Microsoft trade places selling iPod touch and Zune HD

Apple makes its money selling hardware while Microsoft's revenues are from software. Yet in the mobile device war heating up between the iPod touch and the Zune HD, Microsoft is focusing on hardware features while Apple is shifting its marketing attention toward the iPod's vast library of third party software, particularly games.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 83

Microsoft discontinues hard drives, "squircle" from Zune lineup

With the impending launch of Microsoft's iPod touch competitor, the Zune HD, the Redmond, Wash., company will discontinue its previous offerings, which included high-capacity hard drive players and the "squircle" input method.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 30

Apple "awash in cash" as Microsoft offers "buckets" to Zune developers

As debt-free Apple has accrued a massive $31.1 billion in cash and investments, Microsoft allegedly recently offered one developer "a bucket of money" to write software for the new Zune HD.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 54

Zune HD price leak: $100 less than Apple iPod touch

A temporary price listing for Microsoft's upcoming Zune HD showed the device at $290 for its 32GB offering, a cost more than $100 cheaper than the comparable iPod touch model from Apple.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 152

Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with "Guru Bars"

A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentative plans for its retail stores — and the high degree to which they'll imitate Apple stores, down to their layouts and even the presence of a dedicated "Guru Bar" for help.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 170

Microsoft suffers worst fiscal year ever while Apple rises

Once accustomed to ever-rising profits, Microsoft has been dealt two blows with both its second quarter of losses in a row and its first-ever annual decline, all at the same time as Apple has had its best non-holiday quarter yet.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 110

Apple, many others in crosshairs of touchpad lawsuit

A small firm hoping to strike it rich through legal action has sued Apple, Microsoft, and virtually every other significant company making a media device under claims that they violate a patent for touchpads.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 64

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