Purported parts for Apple's 'iPad 3' suggest 30-pin dock connector will remain New components claimed to be from Apple's third-generation iPad show continued use of the 30-pin dock connector, potentially dispelling rumors that it would be replaced with a smaller form factor. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 62
Apple's future iPhones & iPads could automatically personalize via face recognition Using a forward-facing camera to recognize an individual user, future iPhones and iPads from Apple could automatically customize applications, settings and features to a user's personal preferences once they pick up the device. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 58
Most small & medium businesses plan to buy Apple iPads in next 12 months A new survey of small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. found that 73 percent plan to buy tens of thousands of dollars worth of tablets in the next 12 months, and most of those purchases will be Apple's iPad. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 45
Apple wants to offer television subscribers customized channel lineups Apple's anticipated full-fledged television set could offer Internet-based content subscriptions with customized channel lineups, if the company has its way. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 143
iOS, Android activations surge 353% on record setting Christmas Day Devices running Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms saw a huge spike in activations Christmas Day, growing 353 percent from average totals earlier in December. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 139
Apple viewed as unlikely to launch 7-inch iPad in 2012 Though Apple is believed to have built prototypes for a 7-inch iPad, and rumors of such a device launching persist, one Wall Street watcher doesn't believe Apple will release a 7-inch tablet in 2012. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 93
Apple's iPad has 84% satisfaction rating, 17% of users install 80+ apps A new survey has found that an overwhelming majority of iPad owners are satisfied with their tablet from Apple, and also offers some insight into how, when and where people are using their iPad. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 43
Apple investigating fuel-cell-powered MacBooks Apple could build new notebooks that are even smaller and lighter than current battery-powered devices by switching to fuel cells for power. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 54
Apple looking to expand iCloud with new applications Though Apple just launched its new iCloud service, the company is already looking to improve the suite with new applications for the iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 58
Hard drive supply improving after Thailand disaster, minimal effect seen on Apple Prices and inventory of hard disk drives lineup appear to have bottomed out and begun to recover from the devastating flooding in Thailand, with no sign of a significant impact on Apple. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 3
Apple's legal victory over HTC not expected to have a major effect Though the International Trade Commission has placed an injunction against HTC Android phones that infringe on Apple's intellectual property, the ruling is not expected to have a major effect on either HTC or Apple. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 29
Delayed again, RIM's BlackBerry 10 OS viewed as too little, too late Following Research in Motion's announcement that its forthcoming BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system has been delayed yet again, Wall Street watchers have begun to wonder if the company will be too late to the high-end smartphone market to recover. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 28
Steve Jobs refused to talk philanthropy with biographer Though very few subjects were off-limits to biographer Walter Isaacson, one subject Apple co-founder Steve Jobs declined to talk about was what he planned to do with his wealth after he died. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 102
Apple looking to expand iPhone accessory support with automatic app recommendations Apple has shown interest in expanding support for third-party accessories for the iPhone and iPad, with a new system that would detect an external device and recommend compatible applications available on the App Store. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 4
Apple allegedly planning semiconductor development center in Israel In addition to its rumored purchase of Israel-based flash storage provider Anobit, Apple is also said to be planning to open a semiconductor development center in Israel. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 45
Hard drive shortage hurts Intel, but Apple is the 'least impacted' While chipmaker Intel has said a lingering hard drive shortage will affect its fourth-quarter results, the issue is not expected to have a negative effect on Apple's Mac sales. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 16
Best Buy sees strong iPhone 4S, iPad 2 demand in 'Apple holiday season' Best Buy officials have singled out Apple's iPhone 4S and iPad 2 as some of the company's strongest selling products during the holiday shopping season. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 9
Apple's MacBook Air projected to reach sales of 1.6M per quarter Sales of Apple's ultraportable MacBook Air notebook continue to grow, and are expected to reach an average of 1.6 million units per quarter over the next 12 months. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 34
iTunes Match viewed as break-even but important business for Apple Though Apple's recently launched iTunes Match service isn't expected to be hugely profitable for the company, it is viewed as an important service that will further tie customers into the iTunes ecosystem and Apple's hardware. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 24
Apple exploring Kinect-like 3D input for controlling Macs Apple has shown interest in an entirely new way for users to interact with and control their Mac, with a new system allowing users to perform gestures with their hands in a three-dimensional space. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 40
Apple interested in improving noise cancellation via voice recognition Apple is investigating the use of user-specific unique voice recognition technology to improve ambient noise cancellation with devices like the iPhone. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 9
iMac with TV functionality seen as stepping stone to Apple television Apple's first step toward building a full-fledged television set could be an all-in-one iMac with built in TV functionality, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 72
Holiday iPhone, Mac sales ahead of expectations, iPad 'a little light' Indications from Apple's supply chain suggest that iPhone and Mac sales are picking up strength ahead of Christmas, while the iPad remains on pace for a record setting quarter, albeit with softer sales than expected. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 42
Apple's best November ever saw supply chain sales spike 17% in one month Apple remains on track to report its best quarter in company history, with new data from the company's supply chain showing sales up 17 percent month over month in November. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 12
