News Archives for 2009

Former Google China president reveals details on Apple's tablet

The ex-president of Google China has revealed on his microblog supposed details on Apple's forthcoming tablet: 10.1-inch screen with webcam, "awesome UI."

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

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Report: Apple Event set for January 26, 2010

A new report bolsters the rumored January 26 date assigned to an Apple Event planned at Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. The event is widely believed to serve as the debut of the company's new slate as an expansion of its iPhone/iPod touch platform.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

Apple prevails in appeal over iPod hearing loss

A class-action lawsuit claiming that Apple's iPod was responsible for hearing loss was rejected by a federal appeals court on Wednesday, mirroring an earlier decision made in district court in 2008.

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

Apple likely to delay rollout of Windows 7 support

Apple is likely to miss a self-imposed deadline for delivering support for Microsoft's latest operating system to Mac users running its Boot Camp dual booting software.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

Kaufman Bros ups Apple target on expectations of "blowout" Q1

Strength in all of Apple's core business segments during the December quarter is likely to see the company breeze past already heightened expectations on Wall Street, investment bank Kaufman Bros. said Wednesday.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Sales of Apple's iWork office suite surge 50% in 2009

Apple's iWork software suite, in both standalone and box set SKUs, had a strong 2009, particularly in the wake of the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in August.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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More evidence surfaces of 8GB iPhone 3GS replacing $99 iPhone 3G

A new, speedier 8GB iPhone 3GS is once again rumored to replace the existing $99 iPhone 3G, this time evidenced by an alleged label referencing a new model.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

Google's Nexus One takes on Droid as Apple's iPhone App Store grows

Expectations that Google would jump into the smartphone business itself and directly challenge the iPhone are being squelched by reports that indicate that the company is really only putting its name on a new HTC device to be sold by T-Mobile, which will compete against the Verizon Motorola Droid instead.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

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Nokia lodges complaint alleging Apple in broad patent violation

Nokia said Tuesday that it has filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple has been infringing on its patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

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Apple's new Magic Mouse helped Apple see a twofold increase in its share of domestic mice sales last month, AppleInsider has learned, garnering the Mac maker a double-digit slice of the market for the first time ever.

Neil Hughes and Kasper Jade | 14 years ago

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iGuide may be service tied to forthcoming Apple tablet

With evidence mounting that Apple is racing towards an early 2010 introduction of its much-anticipated multi-touch tablet, the guessing game over what name the company will use to market the device has kicked into overdrive, with yet another candidate surfacing this week in "iGuide."

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

O2 says iPhone strained London network as China sales top 300K

U.S.-based AT&T isn't the only wireless carrier to see its network come under heavy strain due to the popularity of the iPhone. Meanwhile, Apple's official provider for the handset in China this week reportedly reached the 300,000 unit sales mark.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

Consumer groups ask FTC to block Google's AdMob deal

Consumer Watchdog and the Center For Digital Democracy have requested that the Federal Trade Commission block Google's $750 million acquisition of AdMob on both anti-trust and privacy issues.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

Failed terrorist attack prompts new international flight rules

The US Department of Homeland Security has directed the Transportation Security Administration to enact a series of heightened security measures in reaction to the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a plane flying from Amsterdam to Detroit.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

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AT&T resumes online iPhone sales to New York City residents

AT&T has resumed taking iPhone orders from New York City residents through its website after blocking the sale of the handsets to New Yorkers this past weekend for reasons the carrier has been unwilling to explain in detail.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Apple seen selling 1.4 million $600 "Kindle Killer" tablets in 2010

Even before it's been validated with a formal introduction, Apple's eagerly-awaited tablet device is being positioned by some members of the investment community as a device that could sell 1.4 million units in its first 9 months, just as others reiterate claims that it'll thrash Amazon's Kindle device in the process.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

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Apple believed to have sold over 11 million iPhones this quarter

Apple come next month is expected to announce — by far — the most successful quarter for iPhone sales in the handset's history, according to one Wall Street analyst who raised his price target on the company to $260 per share.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

AT&T halts online iPhone sales to New York City residents

Apple's exclusive U.S. iPhone wireless provider AT&T began halting online sales of the touch-screen device to residents of New York City and its surrounding areas this past weekend but has been unable to provide a reasonable explanation as to why.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

Apple orders 10-inch tablet displays and robust glass panels

Apple has placed mass orders for 10-inch displays as well as strong glass panels and connectors to go with them, according to two separate reports out of the Far East that peg the components for the company's much-anticipated tablet device.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Apple recruiting talent for iWork's transition to the cloud

A December job posting by Apple could indicate an increased emphasis on cloud-based aspects of applications like iWork.

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

Apple also behind Slate Computing, filings suggest

Records indicate that Apple may be behind Slate Computing, LLC - the company currently in possession of the iSlate trademark.

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

Evidence points to Apple's ownership of iSlate.com domain

Records show that Apple has owned the iSlate.com domain name since 2007, indicating a possible name for the company's much-rumored tablet device.

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

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NORAD helps children track Santa via iPhone, iPod touch

With the help of NORAD, children can once again track Santa's current location via the Maps application on an Apple iPhone or iPod touch all day Thursday for Christmas Eve.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Apple corporate laptop sales set to increase despite Windows 7 debut

Apple laptop sales hit a new high in planned corporate sales in November, despite the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, a new survey has found.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

Possible Apple tablet multi-touch tactile keyboard detailed

Apple's forthcoming tablet could employ a dynamic surface that gives users tactile feedback when typing in order to identify individual keys, according to a new patent application revealed this week.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

Apple's tablet interface said to 'surprise,' Jobs pleased

As a rumored Jan. 26 media event approaches, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is said to be "extremely happy" with the company's unannounced tablet device, which is hinted to be more than just a large iPod touch.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

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Apple schedules special event for Jan. 26, 2010 - report

Apple has reportedly scheduled a media event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010, for a major product announcement.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs receives salary of $1 in 2009

Steve Jobs was compensated $1 for his work as Apple's CEO in 2009, a tradition that has existed since 1997.

Brian Garner | 14 years ago

Apple developers told to prepare 'full screen' apps for Jan. demo

Further fueling a whirlwind of tablet-related speculation Wednesday, some app developers have reportedly been told by Apple to prepare new versions of their software for a "full screen resolution" demo next month.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

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Piper: 75% chance of Apple Jan. event, 50% likelihood of tablet

As rumors of Apple's forthcoming tablet device pick up steam once again, one Wall Street analyst sees a 50-50 chance of the device being unveiled in January.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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