News Archives for 2005

EasyPay a \"big success\" at Apple retail stores

17 years ago

EasyPay a \"big success\" at Apple retail stores

After running a pilot program at its retail stores this past holiday shopping season, Apple Computer has deemed its EasyPay checkout systems a \"big success\" and plans to further integrate the devices into its retail experience, according to an online report.

By Kasper Jade | 17 years ago

Sources: Intel developing next-generation Power Mac for Apple

17 years ago

Sources: Intel developing next-generation Power Mac for Apple

In a move that may surprise some Apple watchers, reliable sources tell AppleInsider the Mac maker has contracted the design duties for its next-generation Power Mac motherboard over to industry heavyweight Intel Corp.

By Kasper Jade | 17 years ago

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Outage hits Apple during Christmas rush

17 years ago

Outage hits Apple during Christmas rush

A mid-day power outage knocked Apple’s inventory and management systems offline on Friday, severing the company’s links to credit card processing networks around the world.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Sony lures Apple exec to lead software development

17 years ago

Sony lures Apple exec to lead software development

Tim Schaaff has left Apple Computer for Sony Corporation, where he has been appointed to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Software Development, effective immediately.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Apple Specialists say holiday Macs sales up year-over-year

17 years ago

Apple Specialists say holiday Macs sales up year-over-year

After speaking with 20 Apple Specialist this week, research and investment firm PiperJaffray said that resellers are experiencing stronger holiday sales of both iPods and Macs this year verses last year, with only a \"handful\" of customers choosing to hold off their new Mac purchases until Intel Macs are unveiled.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

Aperture update to improve image export quality

17 years ago

Aperture update to improve image export quality

Apple Computer as early as this evening is expected to release the first update to its Aperture all-in-one post production tool for photographers.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Reports detail \"Yonah\" processor specs, performance

17 years ago

Reports detail \"Yonah\" processor specs, performance

Intel Corp. is preparing to make a splash early next year when it officially launches its next-generation dual-core \"Yonah\" notebook processors, which will initially debut at a top speed of 2.16GHz dual-core.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

Apple among tech leaders developing next PC to HDTV interface

17 years ago

Apple among tech leaders developing next PC to HDTV interface

Apple Computer is among a group of Leading PC and consumer electronics companies that announced on Tuesday they are working to develop a specification, referred to as the unified display interface (UDI), that is intended to serve as the next-generation standard for connectivity between PCs and consumer electronics devices like HDTVs.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

HP to stop bundling iTunes next year

17 years ago

HP to stop bundling iTunes next year

Following the termination of its exclusive deal with Apple Computer, Inc. to distribute re-branded iPods, Hewlett-Packard is preparing to reengage in the digital music business this January, and will likely do so without Apple\'s iTunes software, reports Macworld UK.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

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Microsoft officially ends IE Mac development and support

17 years ago

Microsoft officially ends IE Mac development and support

Microsoft has begun to advise Mac users of Internet Explorer (IE) to switch to rival browsers such as Apple\'s Safari, according to a report by BBC News.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Apple shipping 100K nanos a day, mulls 1GB model

17 years ago

Apple shipping 100K nanos a day, mulls 1GB model

In a best effort to meet demand for its top-selling iPod nano this holiday, Apple Computer is building and shipping 100,000 of the ultra-slim digital music players each day, reliable sources tell AppleInsider.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

Apple plans new retail store opposite the Empire State Building

17 years ago

Apple plans new retail store opposite the Empire State Building

\"Apple Computers has found itself a third Manhattan pod with a new lease opposite the Empire State Building at 21 W. 34th St.,\" reports the New York Post.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Report: Apple to unveil light-weight notebook models in \'06

17 years ago

Report: Apple to unveil light-weight notebook models in \'06

Among all brand-name notebook computer makers, Apple Computer is set to take center stage next year with new stylish \"light-weight models,\" according to an online report.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

Apple \"sold out\" of 1GB iPod shuffle till January

17 years ago

Apple \"sold out\" of 1GB iPod shuffle till January

Apple Computer has sold out of its higher-capcity iPod digital music player and doesn\'t plan to restock until next year, according to a message on its Web site.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Morgan Stanley: consumers seek more iPods than cell phones this holiday

17 years ago

Morgan Stanley: consumers seek more iPods than cell phones this holiday

After polling consumers on their purchase plans this holiday shopping season, Morgan Stanley remains bullish on Apple and believes the company\'s growth-driven portfolio franchise will continue to accelerate in 2006.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Briefly: Mac OS X 10.4.4 development winding down

17 years ago

Briefly: Mac OS X 10.4.4 development winding down

The development of Mac OS X 10.4.4 Update appears to be in the final stages at Apple Computer, as tipsters say the latest developer builds of the software are accompanied by only a few outstanding issues.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

HBO wants to bring the Sopranos to your iPod

17 years ago

HBO wants to bring the Sopranos to your iPod

Time Warner Inc.\'s HBO cable network hopes to make a deal at some point with Apple Computer to deliver programming to the video iPod, the network\'s chief executive said on Thursday.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Apple developing new iPod applications for Windows?

17 years ago

Apple developing new iPod applications for Windows?

Apple Computer is shopping for software developers that can help it build \"new complex\" iPod applications for the Windows operating system, according to recent company job posting.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Intel touts power of upcoming Yonah laptop chip

17 years ago

Intel touts power of upcoming Yonah laptop chip

Intel Corp. said on Tuesday its next-generation platform for laptop computers will use 25 percent less power while boosting performance, helping it stay on top of the fast-growing market, Reuters reports.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

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New 4GB iPod nano fetches over $350 on eBay

17 years ago

New 4GB iPod nano fetches over $350 on eBay

With Apple Computer now showing signs that it will fall far short of meeting overall holiday demand for the 4GB iPod nano, consumers eager to obtain the ultra-slim digital music player in time for Christmas have shown a willingness to pay over $350 (or 40-percent above retail).

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

iPod competitors can\'t compete with Apple

17 years ago

iPod competitors can\'t compete with Apple

Apple Computer\'s massive iPod shipment volume is allowing it to produce digital music players at a cost far below its competitors, and thus will remain atop the digital music player market for years, says one analyst.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Apple to tackle consumer electronics; iPod \"boombox\" planned

17 years ago

Apple to tackle consumer electronics; iPod \"boombox\" planned

Apple Computer Inc.\'s iPod division is preparing to extend its reach into the consumer electronics market with the release of several iPod-related digital audio products early next year, AppleInsider has learned.

By Kasper Jade | 17 years ago

Analyst updates Intel Mac predictions

17 years ago

Analyst updates Intel Mac predictions

Apple is making \"great progress\" on the Intel version of Mac OS X 10.4 \"Tiger,\" says one analyst who also predicts the first Intel Mac systems will include PowerBooks, iBooks and Mac minis.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Briefly: Intel Macs may sing a different tune, Mac OS X 10.4.4

17 years ago

Briefly: Intel Macs may sing a different tune, Mac OS X 10.4.4

When Apple Computer introduces its first Macs with Intel processors next year, onlookers could be surprised to hear an unfamiliar sound as the systems boot up and load a native copy of Apple\'s Mac OS X \"Tiger\" operating system, sources say.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

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PortalPlayer acquisition to yield wireless iPods?

17 years ago

PortalPlayer acquisition to yield wireless iPods?

PortalPlayer Inc. shares jumped in trading on Thursday after an analyst upgraded the stock, and speculated that the company may be involved in the release of wireless iPods in 2006,\" reports Reuters.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Google developing Google Earth for Mac OS X

17 years ago

Google developing Google Earth for Mac OS X

Google Inc., the world\'s largest search engine, is developing a beta version of its fascinating Google Earth geographical satellite imagery and mapping application for Apple Computer\'s Mac OS X operating system, sources tell AppleInsider.

By Prince McLean | 17 years ago

Creative introduces iPod video knockoff

17 years ago

Creative introduces iPod video knockoff

Creative on Thursday launched the Zen Vision:M digital music and video player — an knockoff of Apple\'s iPod that offers a strikingly similar look and feel to the fifth-generation video iPod with a few added twists and longer battery life.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Apple laptop demand slows, iPod backlog rises

17 years ago

Apple laptop demand slows, iPod backlog rises

Demand for Apple laptops has begun to slow this month, according to data shown to AppleInsider. Meanwhile, demand for nearly all versions of the company\'s iPod digital music player appears to be unprecedented.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

NBC unhappy with TiVo, says more content coming to iTunes

17 years ago

NBC unhappy with TiVo, says more content coming to iTunes

NBC Universal is miffed over recent announcements by EchoStar and TiVo — two companies that will allow users to download TV and movies to a portable player for free — and says to expect additional announcements with Apple\'s iTunes in the coming weeks.

By Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Freescale CEO: Jobs wanted to move to Intel 5 years ago

17 years ago

Freescale CEO: Jobs wanted to move to Intel 5 years ago

In a recent interview with CNet News.com, Freescale Semiconductor chief executive Michel Mayer spoke of his company\'s evolving business model and revealed that Apple chief Steve Jobs was itching to switch the Mac to Intel processors over five years ago.

By Kasper Jade | 17 years ago

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