Apple evaluating solar powered devices, but don't expect anything soon

Apple has reportedly shown continued interest in building solar-powered devices, but the niche market for solar components is said to require more time to mature.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 34

Amazon said to be lining up Taiwanese component suppliers for Q3 tablet launch

Reports from the Asian supply chain regarding upcoming tablets from online retailer Amazon have continued to emerge, with industry sources claiming the company is tapping Taiwanese vendors for a launch in the third quarter of this year.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 19

Kodak shopping patents around as losses mount and ITC ruling nears

Even as Kodak anxiously awaits a ruling from the International Trade Commission that could bring in more than a billion dollars in revenue from Apple and RIM, the photography company is counting on its patent portfolio to reverse a string of losses that have sent shares of its stock tumbling.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 36

Lodsys targets new iOS developers as Apple awaits court’s decision

The ongoing legal battle between Lodsys and iOS developers implementing in-app purchasing capabilities continues to heat up with the patent-holder continuing to contact developers and amending its complaint last week with the addition of two more prominent iOS software makers.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 44

ITC rules Mac OS X violates S3 patents, iPhone and iPad do not

A US International Trade Commission judge has ruled that two patents held by S3 are being infringed by some of Apple's Mac computers, but invalidated two other patents and stated that Apple's iOS devices are not infringing any of the S3 patents.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 41

Apple rumored to be working on ultra-thin 15- and 17-inch notebooks

With Apple's new family of MacBook Airs gaining considerable traction in the marketplace over the past nine months, the company is believed to be working to introduce 15- and 17-inch models with a similar minimalist design to capitalize on the trend towards ultra-mobile computing.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 159

Inside Apple's iOS 5: AirPort, Time Capsule setup goes PC-free

With the release of Apple's iOS 5 for iPhone and iPad this fall, users will be able to set up their new AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule directly within the mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 21

Alleged 'iPhone 5' case shows larger home button area, curved sides

A schematic claimed to be for a case for Apple's anticipated fifth-generation iPhone shows a larger area for the home button, a slightly larger screen, and the return of curved sides like on the iPhone 3GS.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 53

HTC wants to negotiate a patent deal with Apple

An executive with smartphone maker HTC has indicated that his company is willing to broker a deal with Apple to settle their ongoing patent dispute.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 64

'Apple-Google patent rush' could drive acquisition price up 50%

Apple and Google's interest in securing wireless patents has driven up the cost of intellectual property so much that one potential acquisition is projected to command a 50 percent premium.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 33

Apple adds 4 integrated circuit makers to iPad 3 supply chain - report

Apple is said to be vastly expanding its number of integrated circuit suppliers for an anticipated third-generation iPad, adding four companies from Taiwan to keep costs low.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 13

Google exec talks Nortel patent auction loss, calls for patent reform

During an interview on Monday, Google Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kent Walker opened up about the company's loss to Apple in the Nortel patent auction, calling for patent reform in the U.S. as he characterized patents as "government-granted monopolies" that block innovation.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 136

Grand Central Apple Store revealed in renderings, may open by holidays

Pending final approval from New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday, Apple plans to begin construction on a flagship store within Grand Central Terminal in hopes of opening the store before this year's holiday season.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 18

Performance variation found in SSDs shipping with new MacBook Airs

Apple last week refreshed its popular line of MacBook Airs, offering 128GB SSDs on both an 11- and 13-inch model, but a recent discovery reveals that not all SSDs perform equally.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 41

Apple issues Mac OS X 10.6.8 Supplemental Update for Snow Leopard

Apple on Monday issued a recommended "Supplemental Update" for all Macs running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8 that delivers a handful of final fixes for the previous-generation operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 29

Apple building $1.4M temporary store in New York's SoHo neighborhood

While its popular SoHo store undergoes major renovations, Apple will set up shop at a temporary location in the same neighborhood on New York City's Greene Street, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 8

Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 to address certificate violation issue

Apple on Monday released iOS 4.3.5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, addressing a security vulnerability related to certificate violation.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 17

WSJ, Amazon, Google, B&N iOS apps affected by Apple's direct sales rules

Apple's newly enforced policy banning links to out-of-app purchases has forced The Wall Street Journal, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo to remove purchasing options from their iOS applications, while the Google Books application has been completely removed.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 117

AT&T preparing for mid-Sept. launch of Apple's iPhone 5 - report

Apple's longest running carrier partner, AT&T, is preparing for a mid-September launch of the fifth-generation iPhone, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 27

Facebook for iPad discovered hidden in existing iPhone app

Facebook's official native iPad application, rumored to be released soon, has been discovered hidden inside of the currently available iPhone-only software on the App Store.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 28

Beleaguered RIM to lay off 2,000 employees, 11% of workforce

Research in Motion, which has seen its BlackBerry lineup struggle against Apple's iPhone and Google Android, announced on Monday that it will cut 2,000 jobs, or about 10.5 percent of its workforce.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 78

Two fake Apple stores in China ordered to close

Two fake Apple retail stores in the city of Kunming, China, have been ordered to close because they do not have official business permits.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 35

Apple's new iPad 2 ad sneaks in Lion reference

Apple on Sunday released a new ad for the iPad 2 containing a subtle reference to the newly-released Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 29

Apple testing Mac OS X 10.7.2 alongside iCloud for Lion beta 5

Apple on Saturday evening tapped developers to begin testing a fifth pre-release version of its iCloud cloud computing service software for the company's new Mac OS X 10.7 Lion operating system alongside the first external beta of Mac OS X 10.7.2.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 44

Chinese officials investigating fake Apple Stores as customers complain

After reports emerged of "knockoff" Apple Stores in Kunming, China, government officials have launched an investigation into retail stores in the city, even as outraged customers have returned to the store demanding proof that their purchases are genuine.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 115

Apple signs 10 year deal for massive Grand Central Terminal retail store

Apple has signed a ten year deal with New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority to open the largest Apple Store yet within Grand Central Terminal.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 23

First look: Apple's new 11 and 13 inch Thunderbolt MacBook Air

Apple's new Thunderbolt-enhanced, fourth generation MacBook Air models upgrade the company's light and thin notebook category with new high-speed connectivity; faster, more powerful Core i5 and i7 processors; faster RAM; larger SSD options, support for Bluetooth 4.0 and a new backlit keyboard.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 79

Vulnerability exposes Apple MacBook batteries to 'bricking,' malware

One prominent security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the batteries of Apple's MacBook line of portable computers that could allow hackers to ruin the batteries or install malware on them that could corrupt a Mac.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 59

Apple's App Store, Mac App Store arrive in 33 new regions

Apple has expanded availability of the App Store and Mac App Store to 33 more countries, bringing the grand total to 123.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 10

Apple recalling 'very small number' of iMac 1TB Seagate hard drives

Apple is recalling some Seagate 1TB hard drives used in iMac systems sold between May 2011 and July 2011 because of an unspecified failure issue.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 21

Apple begins testing over-the-air updates with iOS 5.0 beta 4

Apple on Friday afternoon released iOS 5.0 beta 4 to developers via the software's new over-the-air (OTA) Software Updater, marking the first time it's tested the functionality externally.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 26

Verizon CEO 'assumed' Apple would release new iPhone in early summer

Showing that Apple keeps its partners in the dark along with the rest of the outside world, Verizon's chief executive revealed on Friday that his company believed Apple would release a new iPhone early in the summer as usual.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 57

After $8M victory, Personal Audio sues Apple again over same patent

Less than two weeks after Personal Audio won an $8 million decision against Apple, the company has once again sued the iPod maker over the exact same patent, but in a complaint that targets new devices.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 53

Netbook maker Acer accuses Apple of starting 'patent war'

Manufacturers of Android devices continue to unite against Apple, with Acer joining the fray as the company's claims of patent infringement continue to threaten HTC.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 146

AT&T activated 1.3M more iPhones than rival Verizon in Q2 2011

Bolstered by remaining exclusivity with the $49 entry-level iPhone 3GS, AT&T activated 1.3 million more iPhones than Verizon in the second quarter of calendar 2011.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 33

China's Mobile, Telecom, Unicom to sell Apple's iPhone 5 this year - report

Both China Unicom and China Telecom, two of the largest mobile carriers in the world, will sell Apple's fifth-generation iPhone as soon as this quarter, with the largest prize — China Mobile — to follow, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 1

Apple roadmap hints at white iPod touch but few changes in 2011

An update next month to Apple's flagship digital media player may outfit the device in an additional color but may otherwise represent a rather modest refresh when compared to years past, AppleInsider has been told.

Kasper Jade 14 years ago 55

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