Apple hogging Toshiba memory; future 1GHz iPhone chip? Apple's demand for flash memory is proving insatiable in the run-up to new iPods, according to one report. Also, Samsung has developed technology that could increase the processor speed of future Apple handhelds. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 40
Apple seeds iPhone 3.1 Beta 3 to developers Apple provided iPhone developers Monday afternoon with a third beta of iPhone 3.1, the first planned update to its third-generation mobile operating system. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 29
Foxconn official says employee had suspicious history After a Foxconn employee allegedly committed suicide when an iPhone prototype vanished, an official with the Chinese manufacturing company said the former employee had demonstrated a pattern of suspiciously losing products. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 65
Apple's "Cocktail" may spur whole album sales in iTunes Worried that their iTunes music sales are being reduced to nothing but single-song purchases, major music labels are now reported as working with Apple to bundle special apps with albums and rekindle whole album sales. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 118
Augmented reality in iPhone 3.1; new Snow Leopard build Apple promises that its upcoming iPhone 3.1 release will be the first to officially support augmented reality apps that support the iPhone 3GS' camera. Also, a new seed of Mac OS X Snow Leopard has been handed to developers. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 67
Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with "Guru Bars" A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentative plans for its retail stores — and the high degree to which they'll imitate Apple stores, down to their layouts and even the presence of a dedicated "Guru Bar" for help. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 170
After Apple legal threats, Microsoft quietly changes ads Last week, Microsoft bragged that Apple's legal department had contacted them and asked that one of their 'Laptop Hunters' ads be pulled. But now the Windows maker has modified the ad to reflect Apple's current MacBook Pro prices. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 105
Microsoft suffers worst fiscal year ever while Apple rises Once accustomed to ever-rising profits, Microsoft has been dealt two blows with both its second quarter of losses in a row and its first-ever annual decline, all at the same time as Apple has had its best non-holiday quarter yet. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 110
Numerous third party case photos support iPod camera rumors A plethora of recently revealed Chinese third-party iPod cases seem to corroborate rumors that cameras will be included in new models of the iPod touch and iPod nano, expected to be released later this year. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 28
Apple accused of stalling iPod battery fire investigation Following up on numerous reports of iPod batteries catching fire, a Seattle reporter says that Apple actively prevented her and others from learning the true scope of the safety hazard. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 22
Wall Street again has high hopes for Apple after record quarter Analysts are again bullish on Apple stock after the company reported a record third quarter in Tuesday's earnings report, and provided higher-than-expected guidance in some aspects of its fourth quarter. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 10
Notes of interest from Apple's Q309 quarterly conference call Once again, Apple has had the best non-holiday quarter in its history, selling more Macs and iPhones than it ever has in spring, albeit with fewer iPods sold. The company has conducted a financial conference call with analysts and the press. Notes of interest for Apple's results and the now concluded call follow. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 98
More than 2,200 AT&T retail locations given makeover In conjunction with the nationwide rollout of ConnecTech and netbook sales, cell phone carrier AT&T this week announced the completed renovations of more than 2,200 retail locations across the U.S. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 26
Key Apple retail exec now shaping Microsoft stores Once one of the cornerstones of Apple's early retail efforts, real estate expert George Blankenship has switched sides and is now providing advice to Microsoft on plans for its own stores. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 136
Apple, RIM profit margins far exceed market share With just 3 percent of the global cell phone market, smartphone makers Apple and Research in Motion command an estimated 35 percent of total worldwide operating revenue — and their share is expected to grow even more. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 38
Apple, many others in crosshairs of touchpad lawsuit A small firm hoping to strike it rich through legal action has sued Apple, Microsoft, and virtually every other significant company making a media device under claims that they violate a patent for touchpads. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 64
Developers claim Apple rates all browser-embedded apps mature Apple has caught the ire of some developers this week after it was revealed that all applications with integrated Web browsers will reportedly be rated for ages 17 and up, and that all such apps will not be entitled to promotional codes. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 56
Analyst urges selling an "ebbing" Microsoft's stock After years of financial experts considering Microsoft a safe and stable investment, one analyst now recommends that investors jump ship as Microsoft has been too sluggish responding to attacks from Apple and Google. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 80
Analyst says iPhone is lifeblood of AT&T success If the iPhone's exclusivity with AT&T were to expire, one market research firm predicts that the cell phone carrier would suffer due to the superior network offered by competitor Verizon Wireless. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 140
Microsoft stores to open near Apple's; Steve Jobs at Coldplay gig In a not-so-subtle move, Microsoft says its retail stores will deliberately open near those run by Apple. Also, Steve Jobs has shown a rare public display of his love of music by attending a Coldplay concert, and the first Apple store in Canada's capital city is due to open this Saturday. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 88
Apple's iTunes 8.2.1 update kills sync with Palm Pre Apple released an incremental update to its iTunes software Wednesday afternoon, nixing the Palm Pre's ability to sync with the application. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 218
Apple developers get new iPhone 3.1 and Snow Leopard betas Apple on Tuesday evening provided iPhone developers with a second beta of iPhone 3.1, the first update to its third-generation mobile operating system, while Mac developers saw a new incremental build of Snow Leopard. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 23
Apple's image may be tarnished by poor factory conditions Apple presents an image of quality, but an audit of its factories in mainland China showed that more than half of these weren't paying their workers properly last year. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 97
Apple's iPhone "wrecking" the cell industry While many iPhone owners hail Apple as saving them from greedy cellular carriers, an analyst now says the company has overturned AT&T and the entire wireless industry — and not always for the better. Katie Marsal 16 years ago 210
