News Archives for 11/2010

Apple Global Data Center Director Olivier Sanche dies at 41

Olivier Sanche, the head of Apple's global data center operations, died of a heart attack on Thanksgiving; he was 41.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Apple amends iOS Game Center to use real names in invites

Apple has updated its Game Center terms of service to note that gaming invites sent to friends will include the "real" name users have associated with their Apple ID, sparking a minor controversy among gamers while further aligning Apple's iOS as a family friendly platform more like Nintendo's Wii and less like the Xbox 360.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Amazon Kindle 'rapidly' losing e-reader market share to Apple's iPad

As Apple's iPad continues its strong sales pace, the touchscreen tablet has narrowed the gap with Amazon's Kindle in terms of e-reader hardware market share.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Insurance company claims Apple's 'dangerous' MagSafe started fire

A newly filed lawsuit claims that Apple's MagSafe charger, attached to a 2007 MacBook Pro, caused a major fire at a Connecticut home.

Neil Hughes | 13 years ago

Richard Branson's 'Project' debuts on iPad, Infinity Blade coming Dec. 9

British Billionaire Richard Branson has launched his new iPad-only magazine, titled Project, on the App Store for $2.99. Also, Infinity Blade from Epic Games, already featured in iPad TV commercials, will launch on Dec. 9 for iOS devices at a price of $5.99.

Slash Lane | 13 years ago

PCWorld reliability survey: Apple 'smoked the competition'

PCWorld this week released the results of its annual Reliability and Service Survey, and Apple won handily in the desktop, notebook and smartphone categories.

Katie Marsal | 13 years ago

Camera lens supplier selected for Apple's second-generation iPad - rumor

Rumors that a Taiwanese company has been selected to exclusively supply camera lens modules for Apple's forthcoming second-generation iPad have been unsurprisingly met with a "no comment."

Sam Oliver | 13 years ago

Softbank to offer fully subsidized iPad in Japan with 25-month contract

Japanese carrier Softbank will begin offering the 16GB iPad 3G for free when customers sign up for a 25 month, $56 a month contract, a new report claims.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Windows Phone 7 developers fear platform flop

Despite a reportedly healthy level of interest from developers, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 debut appears to have flopped with consumers, leaving developers cautious about investing in the platform.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

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Microsoft is reportedly planning to take on Apple TV and Google TV with a new subscription service that will be delivered through the company's popular Xbox 360 game console.

Slash Lane | 13 years ago

Tablets like Apple's iPad expected to 'displace' 10% of PCs in 2014

Tablets and smartphones will significantly affect PC sales in the years to come, with touchscreen devices like Apple's iPad representing 10 percent of PC sales by 2014, according to a new forecast.

Katie Marsal | 13 years ago

Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18

Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

IDC: Android poised to pass Apple's iOS, Nokia's Symbian in Europe

Google's Android mobile operating system will pass Apple's iOS and Nokia's Symbian in 2011 to become the top smartphone platform in all of Europe, IDC has predicted.

Sam Oliver | 13 years ago

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As world's most-sued tech company, Apple is forced to 'lawyer up'

Apple, the most-sued technology company in the world since after the iPhone was released, is stocking up on lawyers for patent battles with rivals Nokia, HTC and Motorola.

Neil Hughes | 13 years ago

Apple's 11-inch MacBook Airs 'flying off the shelves' alongside iPad

Apple saw a healthy demand for all of its products across the board on Black Friday, but the iPad and new MacBook Air were particularly strong sellers over the weekend, according to financial experts.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Apple iPhone user loyalty twice that of Android

A new survey by German market research firm GfK Group indicates that most smartphone users feel little loyalty to their device outside of Apple's iPhone, which commands more than twice the fidelity of Android devices or smartphones in general.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Deep hardware discounts suggest sluggish sales of Google TV

Sony's price slashing promotion for its new Blu-Ray Google TV appliance indicates additional trouble for the Android-based device, following a content blockade imposed by television broadcasters, a rash of unenthusiastic reviews, and the fragmentation issues endemic to Android.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Sony adopts, then drops, Cocoa-like GNUStep plans to rival Apple iOS

Sony unveiled plans to deliver a mobile development platform based on an open source version of Apple's OpenStep and Cocoa technologies, shortly before announcing the project was put on hold.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

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Apple iPad widely expected to lead tablet disruption of PCs in 2011

Reports from a variety of analysts predict a huge swell in tablet computer sales next year ranging from 35 to 100 million units in total, with Apple's iPad accounting for the largest number sold by far.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

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Black Friday Macs: Save up to $130 on MacBook Airs, $150 on MacBooks, $270 on MacBook Pros, $180 on iMacs, $100 on Mac minis and $400 on Mac Pros

Apple has launched its Black Friday sale in the US offering $101 off a handful of Macs, though the company's resellers have responded by besting those discounts — sometimes by more than double — by offering up to $150 off white MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $130 off MacBook Airs and $100 off Mac minis.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Black Friday Software: 80% off Adobe CS5, Office 2011 for $89, Final Cut Studio for $799

Black Friday has brought an assortment of discounts on essential Mac software, including up to 80% off Adobe's Creative Suite 5 bundles, Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 for $89, Apple's Final Cut Studio for $799, and VMWare Fusion for $28, among others.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Black Friday Electronics: AirPrint-ready printers, Apple accessories, and digital cameras

Rounding out today's Black Friday deals are savings on the first five HP printers to support Apple's wireless printing technology, discounts of up to $51 on Apple's Time Capsule backup appliance, hundreds of dollars in savings on popular digital SLR and point-and-shoot cameras, as well as sales on Wii, XBox, and PlayStation consoles and games.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Black Friday iOS devices: Apple TV for $79.99, 8GB iPod touches for $199.99

For iOS devices, Apple's Black Friday sale remains the place to turn for some of the most material discounts with a few exceptions, such as $79.99 Apple TVs and $199 8GB iPod touches promoted elsewhere. [Update: the Apple TV deal has sold out]

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Apple nabs HP's former 98 acre campus in Cupertino

Apple has greatly expanded its Cupertino, California land holdings with the purchase of a 98 acre campus vacated by HP earlier this summer. The spot is adjacent to land Apple bought in 2006.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Apple resellers launch early Black Friday sales: up to $150 off MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $100 off MacBook Airs

A pair of leading Apple Authorized Resellers launched early Black Friday sales overnight, offering up to $400 off new Macs, including $150 off white MacBooks, up to $270 off MacBook Pros, up to $180 off iMacs, and up to $100 off new Mac minis and MacBook Airs.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago