Architectural drawings reveal Apple's $1.7M Berkeley, Calif., store

Apple will spend $1.7 million to renovate a building for its new store in Northern California with 4,455 square feet of retail space, plans associated with the store have shown.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 17

Apple passes Nokia to become top smartphone maker in Australia

Apple's iPhone has taken a 36.5 percent share of the smartphone market in Australia, passing Nokia's 30.5 percent share to become the continent's top smartphone maker.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 16

Classifying iPad as mobile PC makes Apple No. 3 worldwide manufacturer

If the iPad is categorized as equivalent to a traditional laptop, Apple is the largest mobile PC seller in the U.S., and the third-largest worldwide.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 33

Piper: Android will be 'tested' once Apple brings iPhone to Verizon

Android's growth in the U.S. market will be put to the test if the iPhone arrives on Verizon's network in early 2011 as expected, one analyst believes.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 77

Enterprise buyers frustrated by Apple axing Xserve, but sticking with Mac

More than a month after Apple announced it would discontinue its Xserve rackmounted servers, the company's decision continues to irk enterprise customers, though most said they will stick with the Mac.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 51

Apple struggles to meet iPhone 4, iPad, MacBook Air demand in China

Apple's hottest products are facing significant demand in China, with the 11-inch MacBook Air, certain versions of the iPad, and the iPhone 4 all facing shortages.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 14

Foxconn rumored to ship next-gen iPad in 100 days for April launch

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn will begin shipping Apple's next-generation iPad within the next 100 days, allowing Apple to stock up for an April launch, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 88

Google VP shows off prototype Android-based Motorola tablet

Andy Rubin, the mastermind behind Google's Android mobile operating system, demoed a prototype Android-based tablet from Motorola on Monday at this week's D: Dive Into Mobile Conference.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 83

Android activation pace hits a plateau below Apple's iOS [u]

Android mobile activation numbers have leveled off dramatically after two years of rapid increases, signaling a maturing of the platform's growth phase as an alternative to Apple's iOS, which continues to claim a lead.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 82

Consumer Reports readers rank AT&T worst carrier in US

AT&T, the exclusive wireless provider of Apple's iPhone in the U.S., was the only major American carrier that dropped significantly in overall customer satisfaction in this year's Consumer Reports reader survey.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 78

Google announces Nexus S smartphone with 'Gingerbread' Android

Google on Monday unveiled the Nexus S smartphone from Samsung, its second flagship Android device it hopes will take on Apple's iPhone, with a unique curved screen and integrated near-field communications technology.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 42

White iPhone 4 seen in public, test finds issues with camera flash

As a white iPhone 4 was spotted in public, another handset constructed using leaked alleged official parts demonstrates issues with the camera flash.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 44

Google announces eBookstore for Apple's iOS, alongside Android

Google on Monday announced its entrance into the e-book market — and competition with Apple's iBooks — with the search giant's "Google ebookstore," for iOS and Android devices.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 49

Acclaimed architect Norman Foster to build Apple's new campus

Apple reportedly plans to incorporate its newly acquired 98-acre parcel in Cupertino, Calif., into a new corporate headquarters designed by famed architect Norman Foster.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 88

Verizon may pay Apple to keep iPhone away from T-Mobile, Sprint

With the launch of the Verizon iPhone widely expected in early 2011, the wireless carrier may pay Apple to keep its smartphone off of rival networks Sprint and T-Mobile.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 101

Apple targeting Dec. 13 launch of Mac App Store - rumor

A new rumor claims Apple plans to launch its upcoming Mac App Store for Snow Leopard ahead of schedule and in time for Christmas, on Monday, Dec. 13.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 58

Radio Shack slashes iPhone prices by $50, offering iPhone 4 for $25 with 3GS trade-in

In an unprecedented sale designed to boost awareness of its wireless business and create an edge up on the competition, Radio Shack is knocking $50 off all iPhone handsets and offering trade-in incentives that could net customers a brand new iPhone 4 for as little as $25.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 79

Apple adds 12 more patents to lawsuit against Motorola

Apple has amended its lawsuit against Motorola to include 12 more patents, bringing the total count of patents that Apple accuses Motorola of violating to 24, while Motorola alleges that Apple has infringed on 18 of its patents.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 63

Leaked videos show Sony 'PlayStation Phone' in action

Several videos of prototypes of Sony Ericsson's 'PlayStation Phone' have emerged, giving viewers an early look at Sony's answer to the increasing popularity of gaming on the iPhone.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 66

Publishers, Apple remain in a stalemate over iPad subscriptions

Apple and magazine publishers have still not been able to reach a deal for selling subscriptions on the iPad, as publications reportedly want extensive subscriber data, but Apple is unwilling to give it.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 62

Florida man accuses Apple store of age discrimination

A Florida man in his 60s has sued Apple, alleging that he was denied promotions when he worked at the company's retail store because of his age.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 180

Live TV, pico projector seen as candidates for Apple's 'iPhone 5'

Overseas suppliers have indicated that features like live over-the-air digital TV and pico projectors are coming to smartphones in the near future, leading to speculation that they could end up in Apple's next-generation iPhone.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 67

iPad predicted to drive 50% of Apple's financial growth in 2011

The iPad, a product that didn't even exist a year ago, is expected to cause nearly 50 percent of all growth for Apple in fiscal year 2011, according to one Wall Street analyst.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 41

Apple won't allow demos, trials, betas on Mac App Store

Apple this week provided more information to developers regarding its forthcoming Mac App Store, and informed them that, unlike on iOS, trial versions of software will not be allowed.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 113

Government regulators warn China Unicom over new iPhone 4 contract rules

Chinese government regulators have rebuked China Unicom for its new guidelines restricting contracts for Apple's iPhone 4. The guidelines were instituted Wednesday in order to curb rampant scalping of both the iPhone and prepaid microSIM cards.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 5

Apple's second beta of Mac OS X 10.6.6 hints at Mac App Store support

Nearly a month after the seeding of the first beta, Apple issued the second beta release of Mac OS X 10.6.6 Thursday, with support for the forthcoming Mac App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 16

HTC echoes Apple in defense of HD7 'death grip' issue

Using language reminiscent of Apple's stance on the iPhone 4 antenna problem, Taiwanese handset maker HTC issued a statement Thursday defending its Windows Phone 7 HD7 smartphone from criticisms that it suffers from weakened signal strength when gripped.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 53

Apple looking into radial menus; Universal Dock updated

A recently granted patent application shows Apple is investigating radial pop-up menus. Also, Apple has added an aluminum remote and USB power adapter to its Universal Dock product.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 20

Retailers building their own iPod touch, iPad POS systems

Apple's open, third party iOS ecosystem is enabling retailers to build mobile point of sale devices based on the iPod touch independently of the EasyPay solution used in its own retail stores, with new retail applications of the iPad also in progress. 

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 14

'Guardian' reveals iOS app subscriptions ahead of expected Apple event

As Apple is rumored to soon unveil a new subscription service for applications on iOS devices, popular U.K. newspaper The Guardian has revealed that it hopes to release a new subscription-based iPhone application before Christmas.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 14

Apple discontinues compact wired keyboard, Hulu Plus claims strong start

Apple has quietly discontinued its compact wired keyboard, and only offers the full-size wired option on its store. Also, Hulu Plus, the recently launched $7.99-per-month TV service for iPad, iPhone and other devices, has "exceeded expectations" in attracting subscribers.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 61

Apple pushes Ping with exclusive Michael Jackson song

In a new promotional effort to generate interest for its iTunes Ping music social networking service, Apple has landed an exclusive track from the late pop star Michael Jackson.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 41

Apple shows interest in individually lit, multi-color keyboard backlights

Apple has shown interest in providing more advanced keyboard backlights on its notebook computers, allowing greater user interaction with individually lit keys and multiple colors.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 52

In battle of iPad vs. Android-based Galaxy Tab, 85% prefer Apple

A new consumer poll pitting the Samsung Galaxy Tab against the iPad discovered that an overwhelming majority — 85 percent — prefer Apple's touchscreen tablet.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 160

Old Navy piloting Apple's iOS EasyPay retail software

Apple has launched a pilot of its EasyPay custom mobile retail software in a trial with Gap subsidiary Old Navy, opening a new market for the iPod touch in handheld payment transactions. [Update: This third-party report is erroneous, see here.]

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 26

Apple TV users reporting long rental wait times, HDMI issues

Early adopters of Apple's second-generation Apple TV are reporting issues with streaming HD rentals and problems completing "HDMI handshakes" between the new Apple TV and their HD TVs.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 86

BBC to launch global subscription TV app for iPad

The BBC plans to launch its iPlayer app as a commercial subscription iPad offering outside the UK, initially targeting viewers in the US.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 72

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