Apple's 'anti-sexting' patent generating big buzz Apple patents are a dime a dozen but one discovered this week is grabbing the attention of even the largest media conglomerates because it appears as if it could be used by parents to prevent their children from participating in sexually-explicit text message conversations. Aidan Malley 15 years ago 58
Ballmer: Microsoft's brand 'means something' to users Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer insinuated this week that his company's ailing brand holds value for users, more so than rival brands, while at the same time conceding that he's seeing a lot more of Apple's iPads deployed in the real world than he'd like to. Aidan Malley 15 years ago 218
Steve Jobs asked to keynote CES 2010 in January [Updated] Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who was photographed leaving the company's Cupertino, Calif. headquarters Wednesday, has been asked to keynote next year's Consumer Electronics Show. But will Apple even attend? Neil Hughes and Aidan Malley 16 years ago 78
13-inch MacBook Pro teardown reveals "unimaginative" SD Card slot A dissection of Apple's first 13-inch MacBook Pro shows the company may have run out of real estate to create a slot that would completely conceal SD cards but also points to certain do-it-yourself upgrades being near-trivial jobs for prospective owners. Aidan Malley and Slash Lane 16 years ago 97
SanDisk CEO concedes that Apple's iPod has won the war Since the debut of the first iPod in 2001, almost every consumer technology company has tried to create an “iPod killer” to outsell it. SanDisk is one of those companies with its Sansa line of media players, but founder and CEO Eli Harari has now admitted that the iPod has sovereignty. Aidan Malley and Sam Oliver 17 years ago 89
Apple's share of U.S. PC market slips to 7.4% as sales decline Apple's share of the U.S. computer market fell to 7.4 percent during the first calendar quarter of 2009 from 8.0 percent during the fourth quarter of 2008, market research firm Gartner said Wendesday. Katie Marsal and Aidan Malley 17 years ago 168
Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks — including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule. Aidan Malley and Zach Spear 17 years ago 32
Samsung readies first mobile processor with Wireless USB Opening the door to true wireless sync for portable devices, Samsung has taken the wraps from the first handheld-sized processor with built-in support for the Wireless USB standard. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 17
Google books iPhone-friendly; Amazon Kindle books next? Google has made its online catalog of books available in an iPhone-optimized web viewer — but Amazon is dropping hints it will expand its previously exclusive Kindle e-books to support other mobile devices. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 55
Evidence shows Apple testing next-gen iPhone Hidden strings in Apple's latest iPhone firmware reveals that a major revision of the hardware is in the works and is even being tested online. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 44
Apple pushing 17-inch MacBook Pro deliveries near March Initially promised for the end of January, the unibody version of Apple's largest notebook is moving gradually towards a late February ship date or later for more recent buyers. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 54
Job cuts enroute for Microsoft, other tech industry giants Some of tech's biggest and and normally safest players, including Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Sony, and Google, are trimming their workforces in a bid to lower costs and stave off a harsh economy. Aidan Malley and Zach Spear 17 years ago 35
Apple's iPhone may have outsold Android nearly 6-to-1 While Apple may not have had the strongest of holiday sales for Macs and iPods, estimates for sales of iPhone 3G versus T-Mobile's G1 may show Apple's device having outsold one of its closest competitors by a ratio of six to one in the US alone. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 51
Possible iMac quad-core CPUs; Mac clone maker blocked; more Intel has formally unveiled a new set of efficient Core 2 Quad processors that may form the linchpin of Apple's next iMacs. Also, would-be Mac clone developer EFI-X USA is being denied the parts it counts on to build its PCs, and T-Mobile Austria has started a round of heavy discounts for iPhone 3G. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 62
Europe revives claims of Microsoft web browser monopoly Having escaped more severe consequences in the US, Microsoft has been put on notice by the European Union that it may have to detach Internet Explorer from Windows under claims that the web browser has an unfair monopoly. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 149
Steve Jobs taking leave from Apple due to complex health issues Apple chief executive Steve Jobs sent an email to Apple employees on Wednesday revealing that his health-related issues are more complex than he originally thought and that he'll be ceding day-to-day operations to COO Tim Cook until the end of June. Aidan Malley and Kasper Jade 17 years ago 241
Apple's mini connector set to be part of DisplayPort standard After taking a gamble on the acceptance of Mini DisplayPort as a connection for computer screens, Apple is about to be rewarded as its technology is now expected to become part of an industry-wide format that also includes extremely high resolutions and multiple displays on a single link. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 74
Apple seeks HSUPA engineers; Intel preps budget ultraportable CPU Apple is searching for lab engineers familiar with a more advanced version of 3G than in current iPhones. Also, Intel is reportedly crafting a processor that would straddle the line between netbooks and costly ultraportables, and Orange France is reporting gangbuster iPhone sales over the holidays. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 22
CES tempting Apple-related electronics makers from Macworld No matter Apple's plans to attend CES on its own, those accessory builders who once only attended Macworld are being offered a chance to exhibit in a special section of the larger Las Vegas show. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 13
Apple posts Macworld 2009 keynote stream Apple has already posted a streaming version of company senior VP Phil Schiller's Macworld 2009 keynote speech, recapping the company's final presentation at the annual trade show. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 18
Google releases Picasa for Mac After limiting Picasa to Windows and Linux machines, Google on Monday launched a test version of the photo management software for Macs. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 54
Apple files for patent on winter-friendly iPhone gloves Addressing the complaints of nearly every iPhone owner in a northern climate, Apple has filed for a patent that would cover a means of using a multi-touch device with gloves. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 42
Mac web share nears 10% in December In spite of fears of a late-year plunge, Apple has again beat its own market share record in December and now has a record 9.6 percent of web traffic as Microsoft's own influence continues to fall. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 57
Psystar claims Apple has invalid Mac OS X copyright In an aggressive response, unofficial Mac clone builder Psystar has made a controversial claim that Apple doesn't legally own the US rights to protect Mac OS X, invalidating a major component of its lawsuit. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 140
