HP's PC sales lead industry but 5.7% operating margins dwarfed by Apple HP's announcement that it will spin off its PC business stems from the razor-thin operating margins of just 5.7 percent the company has collected from its massive — but not highly profitable — computer sales. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 20
Apple investigating augmented reality for improved iPhone Maps Apple may update its Maps application for iPhone with augmented reality, allowing users to view information, like street names, displayed in unison with live images from the device's camera. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 14
Apple CFO says Google spent 'a lot of money' on Motorola In a recent conference call with investors, Apple's chief financial officer was unsurprisingly tight-lipped, but did admit he thinks Google spent "a lot of money" to acquire Motorola. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 116
Back-to-school Mac, iPad sales strong as non-Apple tablets struggle Back-to-school sales have been particularly strong for Apple this year, with both the Mac and iPad proving popular, while non-Apple tablets have failed to gain traction with education buyers. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 7
Wall Street doesn't expect Google-Motorola deal to affect Apple While the move may be good for the parties directly involved, Google's purchase of Motorola is not expected to have a major effect on Apple, Wall Street analysts have said. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 33
Motorola litigation against Apple will continue, despite Google deal Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility will not affect Motorola's patent-related lawsuits against Apple, as the search company revealed on Monday it has no plans to rescind those legal complaints. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 43
Google CEO: 'Anticompetitive' Apple, Microsoft forced Motorola deal Patent litigation from Apple and Microsoft, deemed "anticompetitive" by Google Chief Executive Larry Page, is what prompted the search company to buy handset maker Motorola Mobility. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 171
Valve's 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' coming to Mac in 2012 A sequel to Counter-Strike, still one of the most popular online games 12 years after it launched, will arrive in early 2012 on Mac OS X as well as Windows with "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive." Neil Hughes 14 years ago 31
iPhone carrier ranking, selection concept revealed in Apple filing Future users could compare the prices and features of competing carriers and service plans directly on their iPhone, bypassing the need to deal directly with service providers, a new Apple filing shows. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 34
Apple seen doubling or even tripling market share of iPhone & Mac Apple's growth has been called the "ultimate platform adoption story" in a new analysis, which sees the potential for Mac and iPhone market shares to double or even triple in the next few years. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 47
Apple briefly passes Exxon as world's largest company by market cap During a volatile day of trading on Tuesday, Apple briefly passed oil giant Exxon Mobil to become the most valuable company in the world, in terms of market capitalization. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 30
Apple's iCloud faces consumer confusion over 'cloud computing' As Apple plans to push its iCloud service to consumers this fall, a new survey has found that most people don't even know what the term "cloud computing" means. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 71
'Stagnant' 2011 PC ecosystem viewed as opportunity for Apple to make gains Both Apple's Mac and iPad lineup are poised to make significant gains in the second half of 2011, as the Windows-based PC market remains "relatively stagnant" and is predicted to see 4 percent growth, according to a new analysis. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 55
Apple cracking down on non-developer devices running iOS 5 - report Apple has reportedly begun closing the accounts of some developers who have inappropriately sold their account device slots, allowing them to profit from the installation iOS 5 on unauthorized non-developer iPhones and iPads. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 37
Apple takes aim at copycat fake retail stores with new lawsuit After a number of fake Apple retail stores in China gained publicity online, Apple appears to have taken legal action, undoubtedly looking to shut down the counterfeit locations designed to look like its own operations. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 37
Apple investigating inductive iPhone charging through headphones Apple has shown interest in creating an inductive charging system, for portable devices like iPhones and iPods, that would involve using headphones to provide power to the device. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 39
RBC reiterates September iPhone 5 debut amid rumors of October launch Pointing to a series of identifiable trends, as well as "build data" from Apple's Far East suppliers, investment bankers with RBC Capital Markets on Tuesday waved caution flags at rumors that an iPhone 5 won't hit the market until October. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 17
Apple's fifth-gen iPhone could be 'bigger upgrade than expected' Sources in Apple's overseas supply chain have reportedly indicated that the company's forthcoming fifth-generation iPhone could be a more significant upgrade than previous rumors have suggested, sporting a larger display and thinner design. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 108
First look: Adobe Edge promises Flash-style animation with HTML5 Adobe's new Web development tool, Edge, aims to offer the same dynamic motion as Flash, but in the industry standard HTML5 format compatible with the iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 78
Apple expected to launch 3 HDTV models by March 2012 - report Apple will likely launch a new high-definition television set in March 2012 with three screen sizes and price points, one Wall Street analyst claims. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 140
Apple looking to sweeten battery life with redesigned 'jelly rolls' Battery life in future iPhones and MacBook Pros could be improved with Apple's concept for a new, redesigned battery containing multiple "jelly rolls" enclosed in a single pouch. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 28
Photos claim to show Apple's lighter, cheaper iPhone 4 prototype New photos claim to show a prototype iPhone 4 that has received slight modifications to make it cheaper, lighter and faster, suggesting it could replace the iPhone 3GS to become Apple's new entry-level handset when a fifth-generation iPhone launches. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 43
PayPal users mistakenly charged as much as $4,000 for Mac OS X Lion Multiple PayPal users have been incorrectly charged for purchasing Mac OS X 10.7 Lion from the Mac App Store numerous times, with one user claiming to have received a bill of nearly $4,000 for the $29.99 software. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 49
Apple building $1.4M temporary store in New York's SoHo neighborhood While its popular SoHo store undergoes major renovations, Apple will set up shop at a temporary location in the same neighborhood on New York City's Greene Street, AppleInsider has learned. Neil Hughes 14 years ago 8
