iPhone 4 lines at Apple stores grow as early deliveries arrive Less than 24 hours before the official launch of the iPhone 4, lines of customers camped out at Apple stores continue to grow, while many who preordered online began receiving their handset Wednesday. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 74
Apple's iAds allows users to opt out of data collection Apple has launched an official page that allows iOS device users to opt out of personal data collection, such as information regarding downloads and purchases, for its iAds mobile advertising service. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 47
Windows Live Messenger arrives for iPhone, Swype to talk with Apple Microsoft has brought its chat client, Windows Live Messenger, to the iPhone as a free App Store download, while Swype hopes to bring its predictive touchscreen typing technology to the iPhone and iPad. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 45
Apple quietly includes malware prevention update in Mac OS X 10.6.4 Apple silently updated its Snow Leopard malware protection in this week's Mac OS X 10.6.4 update, targeting a Trojan that disguises itself as iPhoto. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 58
Hacker involved in iPad security breach arrested on felony drug charges The FBI this week arrested one man who claimed to be involved in the iPad 3G security breach on felony drug charges. Since then, his free podcasts available on iTunes featuring derogatory comments about Jewish people and the media have gained attention. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 87
Apple releases iTunes 9.2 with support for iOS 4, iPhone 4 In preparation for next week's release of iOS 4 and iPhone 4, Apple on Wednesday updated its iTunes desktop media application to version 9.2, adding support for iBooks, PDFs, and Apple's latest handset. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 65
AT&T suspends iPhone 4 preorders, demand 10 times greater than 3GS AT&T on Wednesday stopped accepting iPhone 4 preorders entirely, informing consumers that sales were temporarily suspended due to demand ten times higher than for the iPhone 3GS. Also, new claims arose that users' credit card information and shipping addresses have shown up within the wrong online accounts. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 77
Apple releases retail store software in App Store Apple on Tuesday released a new retail store application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, allowing customers to find local stores, purchase products, read customer reviews and more. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 23
Apple laying groundwork for TRIM support in future SSD-based Macs [u] Apple may be laying the foundation for TRIM support in future Macs, a technology that should allow their solid state flash drives to maintain optimal performance throughout the life span of the systems. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 60
T-Mobile, not Verizon, most likely to see iPhone first, report claims While its inevitable that Apple will introduce a version of its iPhone handset for U.S. wireless carriers outside of AT&T, it's T-Mobile that stands as the front-runner for the gig rather than Verizon, one investment research firm said Thursday. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 65
WWDC 2010 Apple Design Awards name best iPhone, iPad apps Apple this week announced the winners of its annual Design Awards at the Worldwide Developers Conference, highlighting some of the best applications written for iOS. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 15
Cisco licenses iOS name to Apple, screenshot shows iWork on iPhone Before Apple announced its newly renamed iOS, the company came to an agreement with the owner of the trademark, Cisco. Also, a screenshot temporarily shown on Apple's website suggested Keynote, part of the iWork suite, could be coming to the iPhone. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 18
Purported photos of Apple's multitouch 'Magic Trackpad' leaked Photos of a new wireless multitouch "Magic Trackpad" input device — an unannounced product rumored for months — leaked Monday before Apple's WWDC 2010 keynote. Katie Marsal 15 years ago 101
Official WWDC app released by Apple for conference attendees Those attending Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco next week will have the aid of a new iPhone application designed to help them find sessions and get directions. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 22
iPad news advertisements command 5 times more than Web ads Advertising on print publications repurposed for Apple's iPad draws a fee up to five times more than buying placement on the same content provider's website. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 36
Gizmodo editor's devices being examined in prototype iPhone case The computers and devices of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen, seized in April as part of an investigation into the obtained prototype Apple iPhone, are now being examined for evidence. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 92
Adobe announces magazine digital publishing platform for Apple iPad Adobe on Tuesday announced its new digital viewer technology, aimed to help publishers convert their magazines to an interactive format viewable on portable devices like Apple's iPad. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 98
New cloud-centric Apple TV to cost $99, run on iPhone OS 4? Alleged details on a forthcoming update to the Apple TV set top box were revealed on Friday, with the device reportedly based on iPhone OS 4, powered by Apple's custom-built A4 processor, and offering 1080P cloud-based streaming content — all starting at just $99. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 257
Microsoft CEO Ballmer not worried about Apple's market cap After Apple's market cap exceeded rival Microsoft on Wall Street this week, the chief executive of the Windows maker, Steve Ballmer, noted that his company still rakes in more profits than anyone else in the technology business. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 105
Wired's iPad edition arrives: Flash out, Apple-approved Objective-C in Wired this week released the iPad edition of its technology oriented magazine, with the App Store software completely rewritten by Adobe, jettisoning the version written in Flash for one authored completely in the Apple-approved Objective-C language. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 179
Valve to release Half-Life 2 for Mac on Wednesday Half-Life 2, a PC first-person shooter first released in 2004 to critical acclaim and largely considered to be a landmark title, will finally make its way to Mac OS X through Valve's Steam platform on Wednesday. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 63
Apple's success forces Microsoft to 'shake up' phone, media teams In the face of success from Apple and Google in the portable device market, Microsoft is expected to announce "major organizational changes" in the company's Entertainment and Devices Division, responsible for Windows Phone, Zune and Xbox. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 79
FCC finds lack of 'effective competition' in US wireless industry A new report from the Federal Communications Commission did not describe the U.S. wireless industry as having "effective competition" for the first time in years, suggesting major carriers — including AT&T, the exclusive provider of the iPhone — could come under federal scrutiny. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 72
Apple removes 'Get a Mac' ads from site, finalizing end of campaign Apple has ended its long-running and highly successful "Get a Mac" ad campaign, and this week the company finally pulled the series of commercials from its website. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 157
