Tablet rumors: TV subscription talks stall, Verizon preps for 'big day'

With just a day to go until Apple's much anticipated media event, tablet rumors continue to swell, with reports of TV networks balking at Apple's proposed subscription plan, and claims of Verizon employees preparing for a "big day" Wednesday.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 208

Steve Jobs: Apple a $50B company, excited over 'major new product'

Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs announced that the company's annual revenues are now beyond $50 billion, but indicated that even more is in the pipeline to get excited about.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 31

Analytics firm spots 50 suspected Apple tablets running iPhone OS 3.2

About 50 devices matching the characteristics of Apple's forthcoming tablet have been tracked from the company's Cupertino, Calif., campus, with the devices reportedly being used to test iPhone applications.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 132

Apple making last-minute tablet content deals for trade, education books

Just days before Apple is expected to introduce its multimedia touchscreen tablet, the company is said to be in negotiations with a variety of companies for content. The latest alleged participants: educational publisher McGraw-Hill and trade book publisher Hachette Book Group.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 32

Verizon, AT&T in 11th hour talks for CDMA, GSM Apple tablets - report

Apple is still ironing out last-minute details with both Verizon and AT&T about supporting its forthcoming tablet, and may offer two different versions designed specifically for each carrier.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 98

Consumers reluctant to spend above $700 for Apple tablet - study

While consumer interest in Apple's forthcoming tablet is high, a price north of $700 could turn off many potential buyers, a new survey has found.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 162

Sources detail physical design of Apple's upcoming tablet device

When Apple finally takes the wraps off its long-anticipated tablet next Wednesday, the device will strike a familiar chord with owners of the original iPhone, with similarities in industrial design trickling all the way down to the handset's button and connectivity components, AppleInsider has learned.

Kasper Jade 16 years ago 257

Apple sees tablet as one device shared by the whole family - WSJ

The Wall Street Journal dropped a bombshell of tablet and Apple-related information Wednesday evening. Among the new details: Apple sees its tablet as a device that will be shared by multiple family members — and it might even recognize their faces.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 124

More evidence of 'iPad' name, AT&T bracing for 'unannounced devices'

Apple has extended the time available for it to make a legal argument against Fujitsu over the "iPad" name according to Trademark Office documents, and AT&T may be prepping its network for "unannounced devices."

Brian Garner 16 years ago 71

As Apple tablet looms, Amazon Kindle adopts App Store revenue split

Amazon announced Wednesday that its share of revenue from some content sold for its Kindle e-reader will be more akin to Apple's iPhone App Store business model, with a 70-30 split in favor of the content provider.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 60

Apple tablet rumors: Time Inc. in the dark, PA Semi chip, 'secret' negotiations

U.S. publishers are reportedly negotiating tablet-related content deals with Apple in New York; a list of potential component suppliers for the hardware has surfaced, including a P.A. Semi-designed processor; and new allegations claim Time Inc. has little knowledge of the tablet.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 55

'Minor issues' could delay $999 Apple tablet availability 'til June - report

While Apple's tablet is still expected to see a formal introduction at a media event next week, issues with battery life and durability could result in a June launch, an analyst said Tuesday.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 109

Apple's tablet announcement: games could be a focus, music unlikely

With Apple expected to introduce the long-awaited tablet next week, the company's content partners will likely play a part in the unveiling. While there is an indication games might play an important role in the presentation, music labels are not expected to be a major presence.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 82

Record 3.1 million Mac sales expected to kickoff 'Year of the Mac'

A strong holiday quarter, higher than expected Mac sales, and hype leading up to Apple's expected tablet unveiling next week are all expected to drive the company's stock to new heights, one Wall Street analyst said Monday.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 20

HarperCollins in talks to offer content for Apple's tablet

Apple and publisher HarperCollins are reportedly conducting talks over possible e-book offerings for Apple's new tablet device, with pricing that would follow the current App Store model.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 50

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