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
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
'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
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
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
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
Users report issues installing Apple's Mac OS X 10.7 Lion A handful of Mac users have reported problems upgrading their system to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, with various error messages, problems and quirks stemming from the Mac App Store download. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 111
Apple initiates mass discontinuation of boxed retail software Further emphasizing the Mac App Store as the preferred place to get new software for Mac OS X, Apple on Wednesday discontinued a slew of boxed software products. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 56
Google's Schmidt: Apple responding to Android with lawsuits, not innovation Google executive Eric Schmidt has said his company will support HTC in its legal battle with Apple, and accused the company — where he was once a board member — for "responding with lawsuits" rather than innovating. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 228
LG, Samsung said to be working with Apple on high-def p-Si iPad 3 displays LCD display makers LG and Samsung are said to be close to landing significant orders from Apple to produce high-resolution low temperature polysilicon 2048-by-1536-pixel displays for a third-generation iPad. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 29
Apple officially begins offering 7-day App Store return window in Taiwan Apple has amended the terms and conditions of its iTunes store in Taiwan, granting users a 7-day return window in compliance with local laws. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 15
Apple taps trio of suppliers to provide GaAs silicon alternative for iPhone 5 Apple is said to have aligned three key suppliers of gallium arsenide for its fifth-generation iPhone, as the company prepares to begin mass production of the handset for launch later this year. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 40
Microsoft CEO pans Apple's Mac sales, admits 'very small' Windows Phone sales Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer this week boasted that sales of Windows PCs continue to vastly outperform the Mac, but also conceded that his company's mobile phone business has not done much to improve its market share. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 169
Apple reflecting dramatic improvements in iPad 2 availability For the first time since its launch in early March, customers in the market for a new iPad 2 can order it direct from Apple and have it shipped to their doorstep in a week or less, the company disclosed on its online store Thursday. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 19
Apple filings reveal heated, wireless stylus concepts for iPad and iPhone Though Apple has thus far resisted the market for stylus devices, a freshly-filed pair of filings show the company continues to explore the space with concepts such as a "heated stylus" for more precise interaction and one that could be used to enter data on an iOS device without actually touching the device or requiring specialized paper. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 29
Hackers release new browser-based iOS 'jailbreak' based on PDF exploit Hackers have once again released a "jailbreak" for iOS devices that can be completed through the Mobile Safari Web browser, taking advantage of an exploit found in the operating system's PDF reader. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 73
Official Google+ social networking iOS app awaiting Apple's approval The new Google+ social networking service will be supported by an official App Store application that has already been submitted to Apple for approval. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 25
Hackers access Apple server with small amount of survey data A group of hackers this weekend posted a list of 27 usernames and passwords culled from surveys hosted on an Apple Business Intelligence website. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 73
Samsung says it's competing with, not copying Apple In its latest legal filing, Samsung has told a California court that it is competing with Apple, not copying the company, while Apple is instead looking to "avoid such competition." Katie Marsal 14 years ago 96
Rumor: Suppliers preparing for October launch of Apple's iPhone 5, iPad 3 Apple's component suppliers in Taiwan are gearing up and preparing materials for the production of the iPhone 5 and iPad 3, set to hit the market in October, according to a new report. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 107
Needham sees Apple shipping 30M iPads, 17M Macs in 2011 Needham & Company increased its revenue and earnings per share estimates for Apple on Tuesday, with new figures that reflect higher estimated shipments of 30 million iPads and 17 million Macs in 2011. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 19
Third-gen iPad, 4G LTE iPhone 'more likely' to come from Apple in 2012 A new report attempts to pour some cold water on persistent rumors of a third-generation iPad or long-term evolution 4G iPhone launching this year, and instead cites sources who believe both devices will arrive in 2012. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 28
High costs limiting adoption of Apple's AirPlay and Thunderbolt technologies High overhead costs associated with adding Apple's new AirPlay and Thunderbolt technologies to devices are serving to limit adoption of those emerging standards by both Apple and third-party hardware manufacturers, according to a report which AppleInsider can corroborate. Katie Marsal 14 years ago 47
