News Archives for 02/2010

Apple job listing hints at new iPhone OS-based devices

A new corporate job listing implies Apple's iPhone OS could become the interface for new hardware beyond the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in the future.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Apple iPad demand exceeding pre-launch iPhone buzz?

A new survey has found that 13 percent of respondents are likely to buy Apple's forthcoming iPad, a number greater than the 9 percent who planned to purchase an iPhone before its launch in 2007.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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Gartner: Apple's iPhone was No. 3 worldwide smartphone in 2009

After more than doubling its total sales from a year prior, the iPhone platform was catapulted into third place in global smartphone sales in 2009, with Apple shipping 24.9 million handsets.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

Swimwear seller hit by Apple's removal of 'sexual' apps

As Apple has officially clarified its new ban on "overtly sexual content" in the App Store, one application featuring pictures of women in bikinis — to sell beachwear — was removed.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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Scientific analysis finds iPhone LCD trumps Nexus One OLED

The LCD screen on the iPhone 3GS is far from perfect, but it's also significantly better than the much-touted AM-OLED display on the Google Nexus One, a scientific comparison of the two displays has found.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

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Apple releases new iPhone ads, Mac cracks top 5 in France

Apple this week released two new TV advertisements touting the unique features of the iPhone, while a massive spike in French Mac sales helped the company crack the top five PC vendors last quarter.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Custom Apple A4 iPad chip estimated to be $1 billion investment

In bypassing a traditional chip maker like Intel and creating its own custom ARM-based processor for the iPad, Apple has likely incurred an investment of about $1 billion, a new report suggests.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

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Apple's 'overtly sexual' iPhone crackdown purges 5,000 apps

Following last week's revelation that Apple had reversed its policy on sexual content in the iPhone App Store, a new report claims more than 5,000 inappropriate applications have been removed from the download destination.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

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Networks skeptical of Apple's push for $1 iTunes TV episodes

As Apple hopes to sell some TV episodes for 99 cents through iTunes, major networks have responded with apprehension to the plan, which could alienate local affiliates and cable providers.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

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Inside Apple's iPad: Adobe Flash

Apple's new iPad is being criticized for lacking the capacity to render interactive content built using Adobe's Flash platform, but the company shows no sign of reversing course.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 14 years ago

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Successful iPhone app helps TomTom withstand free competitors

Personal navigation company TomTom this week reported a profit in its fourth fiscal quarter of 2009, thanks in part to more than 100,000 sales of its popular GPS navigation application for the iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Hulu for Apple iPad likely to be a pay-only service - report

While content providers intend to bring Hulu to the iPad, the TV streaming service would likely be offered by subscription only on Apple's new hardware, according to a new report.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

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Apple plans dual graphics enhancements on future MacBook Pros

One of the advances Apple plans for future MacBook Pro models is an improvement to the handling of the notebooks' dual graphics chips, AppleInsider has learned.

Kasper Jade | 14 years ago

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ITC to review Apple's patent infringement claims against Nokia

As expected, the U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate Apple's complaint against handset maker Nokia over alleged patent infringement.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

Apple changes App Store policy on 'overtly sexual content'

Due to numerous complaints from customers, Apple has begun removing software from its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch that has been deemed "overtly sexual."

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

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CBS plans to reduce prices to $1 on some iTunes TV episodes

Apple's push for 99 cent TV shows to coincide with the launch of the iPad has garnered support from at least one content provider, with the network CBS reportedly interested in reducing prices for some shows.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Steve Jobs calls Flash a 'CPU hog' in meeting with WSJ - rumor

In a recent meeting with officials from The Wall Street Journal to pitch the Apple iPad, Steve Jobs allegedly and unsurprisingly had harsh words for Adobe Flash, calling it "old technology."

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

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iPad SDK hints at new widget, URL, and dictionary features

iPhone OS 3.2 includes some changes that offer a possible look at new, unannounced features of the iPad.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles

New 27-inch iMac purchases direct from Apple now have a shipping wait time of 5 to 7 days, suggesting the hardware maker has addressed issues that plagued the desktops. Also, the file size limit for iPhone App Store and iTunes downloads over 3G has increased to 20MB.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works

Apple's iPad announcement has not deterred PC competitors, as HP's forthcoming 3G-enabled "slate PC" will reportedly be competitively priced, and Microsoft is still working on its unannounced Courier dual-screen tablet.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

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Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera

A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera.

Neil Hughes | 14 years ago

Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less

While the announcement of the iPad convinced numerous publishers to strong-arm Amazon into allowing them to sell e-books for the Kindle for more than $9.99, a new report says not every new bestseller on the iPad will carry a premium price.

Slash Lane | 14 years ago

Inside Apple's iPad: Multitasking

Apple's new iPad is being criticized for lacking the capacity to run multiple third party applications at once, but the company has a variety of options to pursue in addressing the issue.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 14 years ago

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ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple

In addition to a probe inspired by a lawsuit from Nokia, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week it will also investigate a patent infringement complaint from Kodak against Apple.

Prince McLean | 14 years ago

Apple SDK simulator offers closer look at Safari for iPad

Though Apple's undercooked Safari Web browser remains hidden in the latest beta of the iPhone OS 3.2 software development kit, it can be still be accessed and used, and AppleInsider offers a sneak peek.

AppleInsider Staff | 14 years ago

Overseas contractors feel pressure from Apple's rules of secrecy

A new report from Reuters has offered a rare inside look at Apple's legendary veil of secrecy, and how the company's desire to prevent information leaks has influenced its relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.

Katie Marsal | 14 years ago

Adobe exec defends Flash, says Mac improvements are coming

An Adobe executive this week defended Flash against rumored comments from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and also said performance improvements for the scrutinized, embattled Web platform are coming to the Mac.

Sam Oliver | 14 years ago

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