News Archives for 12/2009

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

Google's Nexus One compared to Apple's iPhone, Motorola Droid [u]

New photos and a hands-on description have compared Google's custom-built Nexus One handset, rumored to be for sale to the public next month, with Apple's iPhone [updated with hardware specs].

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

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Supplier rumored to provide 5MP iPhone camera upgrade in 2010

Apple could ship between 40 million and 45 million iPhones in 2010, well up from the 20 million estimated in 2009, and will add a 5-megapixel camera to next year's phone, a new report claims.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Apple tablet could have 'imminent' Jan. 2010 debut - report

As Apple reportedly pushes to launch a subscription television service, the company is also rumored to unveil its long-awaited tablet device in January, a new report states.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

Microsoft loses patent appeal, must halt sale of Office by Jan. 11

Microsoft on Tuesday lost an appeal to be able to continue selling its popular Word software, which has been found in violation of a patent related to XML.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

Apple's iPhone is most popular phone in US - study

With 4 percent of all mobile device subscribers in the U.S., a new study has found that Apple's iPhone was the single most popular handset model in the country in 2009.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

'Unreal' 3D game engine demonstrated on Apple's iPhone

A version of the same advanced game engine that powers popular titles like Gears of War 2 has been demonstrated on the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

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Judge dismisses suit against Apple over iMac G5 display issues

As Apple released a firmware update to fix graphical glitches on its new 27-inch iMac, a federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit over display issues on 2006 hardware.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

AT&T continues to deny iPhone tiered data pricing plans

AT&T continues to fight back against the perception that the company will implement tiered data plans for iPhone users — a rumor that started after the company's president said "incentives" to discourage heavy bandwidth consumption are likely.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

WTO rules China illegally restricts media imports like iTunes

The World Trade Organization ruled this week that China is obstructing trade by forcing foreign suppliers to deliver media through state-owned companies, thereby blocking services like a native iTunes.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Apple's TV subscription plan gains potential partners in CBS, Disney

Both CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co. have shown interest in offering content for Apple's TV subscription proposal slated for roll out sometime in 2010.

Brian Garner | 15 years ago

Apple releases fix for 27" iMac graphics flickering issue

Apple Monday afternoon released a firmware update for its new 27-inch iMac that aims to fix flickering graphics issues that have plagued some users.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

Intel details next-generation low-cost Atom processors

Intel Monday revealed its new line of low-cost, low-power Atom processors that will be found inside inexpensive netbooks and computers starting in 2010.

Neil Hughes | 15 years ago

Apple's Steve Jobs named world's best-performing CEO

For increasing his company's market cap a whopping $150 billion in the last 12 years, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was named the best-performing CEO in the world.

Neil Hughes | 15 years ago

Apple surprised by App Store success as Tapulous claims $1M/mo

iPhone game maker Tapulous now earns nearly $1 million per month in sales from the App Store. It's just another example of the store's incredible success — which allegedly even caught Apple off guard.

Slash Lane | 15 years ago

Apple becomes SNL punchline over iPhone network coverage

A joke about the iPhone's perceived poor cell service earned laughter and applause from the audience on a new episode of Saturday Night Live this weekend.

Katie Marsal | 15 years ago

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WWDC 2010, iPhone announcement rumored for June 28-July 2

A calendar listing for San Francisco's Moscone Center has led to speculation that Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference will coincide with the three-year anniversary of the original iPhone's launch.

Slash Lane | 15 years ago

Psystar lawyer claims company not shutting down permanently

Contrary to previous reports that Mac clone maker Psystar would be closing its doors following its Thursday loss in court, lawyers for the company said the company will not be shutting down for good.

Brian Garner | 15 years ago

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iPod touch users slow to upgrade mobile OS - study

While nearly 95 percent of iPhone users have upgraded to iPhone 3.0 or greater, only 55 percent of iPod touch users have done the same.

Brian Garner | 15 years ago

AT&T exec attempts to cool rumors of tiered iPhone data plans

An AT&T executive this week made comments to assure customers that the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S. will not implement tiered data plans.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

Verizon preparing for possible arrival of iPhone in 2010 - report

Verizon, the largest wireless provider in the U.S., is reportedly investing in its network to make it capable of handling extra traffic from Apple's iPhone, a company official said.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

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