Apple resellers post last minute shipping deals for Mac and iPad deliveries by Christmas

Last minute shoppers in the market discounted Macs ands iPads have less than 24 hours to place orders through a pair of Apple's largest resellers, one of which is offering Free Overnight Shipping on all orders over $399.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

iPhone 5 launch propels Apple to 53% of US smartphone sales

The debut of the iPhone 5 sent Apple soaring to its highest share of sales the U.S. smartphone market ever, according to new data.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 89

The Wall Street Journal comes to Apple's Newsstand for iPad, iPhone

Perhaps the most significant holdout from Apple's Newsstand feature in iOS, The Wall Street Journal, has now added support and in-app subscriptions.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 5

Photos show Apple's new $304M Austin campus now under construction

With work underway at Apple's new multi-million dollar expansion in Austin, Tex., AppleInsider offers a first look at the ongoing construction.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13

Italian authorities fine Apple another $264K over product warranties

Apple's changes to its product warranty policies in Italy have been enough to satisfy investigators, but not before the company was slapped with one final fine totaling $264,000.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 35

iOS 6 bug reenables JavaScript in Safari without user consent

The Safari browser in Apple's iOS 6 platform has a potentially serious JavaScript bug that could have major security and privacy implications.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 26

Jobs family yacht seized in Amsterdam over 3M euro dispute with designer

The mega yacht commissioned by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has reportedly been sequestered by lawyers for designer Philippe Starck in Amsterdam over a payment dispute.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 48

AT&T rolls out 4G LTE network in 15 new US markets

AT&T this week announced that its high-speed 4G LTE network — compatible with Apple's latest iPhone 5, iPad and iPad mini — has launched in 15 new markets, and also expanded coverage in a handful of other locations.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 20

Apple's new iMac confirmed to be incompatible with VESA mounts

In somewhat of a regression in function from its predecessors, it has been confirmed that Apple's new iMac line of all-in-one desktops are not compatible with mounts certified by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 21

Apple's reported 'Lightning only' MFi terms restrict combo adapters

The death of a Kickstarter project that promised a charging device with support for Lightning, legacy 30-pin iDevice and micro-USB interconnects has shed light on Apple's strict Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod terms and conditions.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 61

Apple appeals ruling that shot down Samsung injunction

In a court filing on Thursday, Apple announced its intent to appeal a ruling handed down from Apple v. Samsung Judge Lucy Koh denying a Samsung product ban, saying that the issue will be taken to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 10

Apple seeds new OS X 10.8.3 build two days after previous version's release

Apple on Thursday seeded OS X 10.8.3 build 12D44 to developers, with the new version coming just two days after the previous 12D43 build was released.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

Apple, Google & Microsoft in talks to acquire home automation company

Apple is said to be considering the purchase of a home automation company called R2 Studios, but both Google and Microsoft are also said to be potential buyers.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

American Airlines, Sephora excited by initial uptake of Apple's Passbook

The launch of Apple's Passbook with iOS 6 has the exceeded expectations of companies like American Airlines and Sephora, who say they have seen quicker-than-expected growth for the new platform.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 14

European Union to officially charge Samsung in antitrust case

Samsung will soon face formal charges in an antitrust case from the European Commission, which claims the South Korean company broke competition rules by filing patent lawsuits against Apple.

Brian Marder 13 years ago 34

Increase in Apple patent invalidations stems from 2011 law

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, passed in 2011, is the cause of a recent increase in Apple-patent invalidations by the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Brian Marder 13 years ago 59

We're giving away iPad minis: share our app for a chance to win

Our friends over at B&H Photo like our new iPhone app so much, they've offered to sponsor a contest that will give away iPad minis to two lucky participants who help spread the word about the app's release.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

Siri's reliance on Google cut in half with iOS 6

Tests with Apple's voice-driven personal assistant, Siri, have found that the service turns to Google for an answer in iOS 6 half as much as it did in iOS 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 119

Apple files for patent Passbook's digital coupon feature, hints at NFC

In a patent filing discovered on Thursday, Apple provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of its Passbook app — the digital coupon, ticket and gift card storage solution which comes pre-installed on all new iPhone and iPod touch products.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 5

Patent filings detail Retina MacBook Pro's quiet asymmetric fans

A trio of patent applications discovered on Thursday reveal how the asymmetric fan blade spacing used in the newest MacBook Pro with Retina display models quiet the spinning impeller without sacrificing performance.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 23

Australian University to distribute 11,000 iPads to students and faculty

In an educational initiative set to kick off next year, the University of Western Sydney will rollout some 11,000 Apple iPads to all faculty and newly-enrolled students.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 35

Tumblr brings native iPad, iPad mini support with updated iOS app

Tumblr on Wednesday rolled out its long-awaited official iPad app, bringing native big-screen support and exclusive user interface features to owners of Apple's tablets.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Tim Cook named runner-up for Time's Person of the Year

Time on Wednesday announced President Barack Obama as the magazine's Person of the Year 2012, with Apple CEO Tim Cook being a runner-up next to Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, and scientist Fabiola Gianotti.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 30

Apple 'pinch-to-zoom' patent invalidated by USPTO

An Apple v. Samsung court filing on Wednesday reveals that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office invalidated Apple's "pinch-to-zoom" patent, a property key to the trial as its claims were the basis of some of the $1.05 billion in damages won by the Cupertino company.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 79

Updated FTC laws require parental OK for apps to collect children's personal info

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act that aim to protect personal information about children, with liability extending to mobile applications, but not entire platforms like Apple's iOS App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

Construction begins on Apple's new 1M-square-foot Texas campus

Apple has started construction on a new 1-million-square-foot operations center in Austin, Texas, that will be home to 3,600 new jobs.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 10

Apple's iPhone takes 68.2% of new small & medium business smartphone activations

A new survey of small- and medium-size business smartphone activations found that Apple's iPhone controls the lion's share of growth, while the iPad represents nearly all tablets sold.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 54

Rumor: Foxconn testing Apple televisions sized 46 to 55 inches

A new, questionable rumor claims Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is testing televisions for the company sized between 46 and 55 inches.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Kodak sells $525M patent portfolio to consortiums led by Apple & Google

Kodak on Wednesday announced it has sold its collection of digital imaging patents for $525 million to two groups led separately by Apple and Google.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 29

Up to 90% off EA iOS games in massive 99-cent holiday sale

The "EA Big Holiday Sale" has taken up to 90 percent off the price of more than 55 games on the App Store, including hits like Madden, FIFA 13 and Need for Speed.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Mysterious 'Project Azalea' believed to be codename for Apple's US-based chip production partner

New York, California, Texas and Oregon are all said to be competing to become home to a major semiconductor manufacturer said to have ties with Apple and production of chips for devices like the iPhone and iPad.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 11

Rumor: Apple moving up next-gen iPad mini production, release date still unknown

Component makers for the second-generation iPad mini are supposedly preparing for an earlier-than-expected time to market, says one analyst, though the exact timeframe is in question as Apple has yet to complete the global rollout of the first-generation model.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 69

Apple cleared of infringing on Motorola patent in ITC case

A U.S. International Trade Commission judge issued a ruling on Tuesday exonerating Apple of infringing on a Motorola owned patent involving embedded proximity sensors in mobile handsets.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 28

Penguin to settle e-book price fixing allegations with DoJ

Book publisher Penguin on Tuesday proposed a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding an ongoing antitrust investigation related to e-book price fixing, which leaves only Apple and Macmillan as remaining defendants.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 19

New OS X 10.8.3 beta further details Software Update for pre-release seeds

Apple on Tuesday seeded a fresh OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion beta to developers and Apple Seed participants, asking testers to focus on AirPlay, Graphics Drivers and other areas while further detailing the new Software Update feature for pre-release builds.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Google Music gains free scan & match in US to compete with Apple's iTunes Match

Previously limited to Europe, the scan and match feature in Google Play's music service arrived in the U.S. at no cost on Tuesday, matching a key feature of Apple's iTunes Match.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 62

Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 for iPhone 5, iPad mini with Wi-Fi bug fix

Apple on Tuesday released iOS 6.0.2, a minor update specifically tailored for the new iPhone 5 and iPad mini that addresses a bug related to Wi-Fi.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 62

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