Apple looking to make Thunderbolt and USB ports thinner, more durable Apple has shown interest in creating improved input/output ports like Thunderbolt and USB on its line of Mac computers, making the ports thinner, scratch-proof, and more aesthetically pleasing. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 55
Apple to release Mac OS X Lion through Mac App Store - sources With the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion this summer, Apple will make the switch to a new kind of digital distribution for its operating system upgrades by releasing the software first through its new Mac App Store, AppleInsider has learned. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 131
Updated iMac line expected to boost Apple's share of PC market Though desktop computers play a smaller role than notebook sales, the newly updated all-in-one iMac is expected to help push Mac sales even higher and give Apple a greater share of the PC market. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 22
Struggling RIM's gap in new BlackBerry products viewed as opportunity for Apple As Research in Motion's struggles continue, delays in new BlackBerry product introductions are expected to chiefly benefit Apple and the growing market share of the iPhone. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 36
Apple exploring fitness training & sales iPhone app with social elements Apple has shown interest in creating a digital personal trainer for the iPhone, letting people know when they should go to the gym, what exercises they should do, what they should eat, and even allowing users to compete with their friends and be ranked on their performance. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 17
Apple says it's building 'crowd-sourced traffic' service for iPhone users Apple has revealed that it is collecting data to help create an "improved traffic service" for iPhone users, a product it intends to launch in the next few years. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 35
Priceline founder targets Apple's iPad in second patent lawsuit Walker Digital, founder of travel site Priceline.com, has filed its second patent infringement suit against Apple, taking aim at the iPad and a digital media application available for download on its App Store. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 18
Apple's 'iPhone 6' to employ Sharp's next-gen p-Si LCDs in spring 2012 Apple has reportedly selected Sharp to create next-generation low-temperature poly-silicon LCD displays, which will allow a thinner and lighter design for the anticipated sixth-generation iPhone in 2012. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 93
iOS location tracking file likely a bug, Apple could address issue with next udpate A file that stores a detailed history of the approximate location an iPhone or 3G-equipped iPad has been is a result of a bug in the iOS operating system, and could be addressed by Apple in the next iOS update, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 83
Total shipments of new Apple TV top 2 million, 820K sold last quarter - report Shipments of the second-generation Apple TV continue to be strong, reaching more than 2 million estimated units since the device launched late last year, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 60
White iPhone video may show scrapped Exposé interface for iOS multitasking A new video of a white iPhone 4 claimed to be running a "test" build of iOS shows an Exposé-style multitasking interface, one that was originally planned for inclusion in iOS 4 but was ultimately scrapped. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 140
Customers frustrated with lack of stock for Best Buy iPad 2 promotion Though Best Buy advertised that its stores would have iPad 2 stock available for sale on Sunday, numerous customers came away empty handed as availability of Apple's touchscreen tablet remains limited. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 110
Mass production of Apple's A5-, Qualcomm-powered iPhone 5 rumored for Sept. Apple's iPhone 5 will feature "slight modifications" from its predecessor, including an 8 megapixel rear camera and a Qualcomm baseband for both GSM and CDMA models, and will go into production in September, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 62
Apple hit with class-action suit over iPhone in-app game currency purchases A new class-action lawsuit takes issue with free iPhone games that feature in-app purchases, alleging that Apple's App Store makes it easy for children to rack up credit card charges without realizing they are spending real-world money. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 127
Apple woos data center guru away from Microsoft for cloud services The man who helped build data centers for Microsoft's cloud operations is said to have left the Redmond, Wash., software giant to work for Apple. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 39
Suppliers believe Apple could ship 45 million iPads in 2011 Sales of the iPad in 2011 could exceed some of the highest expectations, as overseas component makers have indicated that Apple could sell 45 million of its touchscreen tablet this year. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 41
Bizarre lawsuit connects Apple, US presidents, Oprah Winfrey in conspiracy Apple is one of dozens of defendants named in a new bizarre lawsuit that seeks a whopping $75 billion in return for claims of civil rights violations, conspiracy and fraud, to name a few. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 71
Apple assembling small team to build 'the future of cloud services' Apple is building a small team to write software which will lay the groundwork for the company's future Web services, which it has advertised as "the future" of its cloud-based offerings. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 33
Evidence points toward Apple releasing HDTV this year - report Apple could launch an Internet-connected high-definition television set by the end of 2011, entering the lucrative $100 billion LCD TV market, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 197
Apple expected to report sales of 7M iPads, 17M iPhones for Q2 2011 Apple is once again predicted to exceed expectations in its upcoming quarterly earnings call, with one analyst forecasting sales of 7 million iPads and 17 million iPhones in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 26
iPad 2 helps Apple suppliers post 141% year over year growth in March Offering more indication of the growth of the iPad 2 over its predecessor, Apple's overseas suppliers posted a 141 percent year over year increase in sales in March. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 3
Apple keeping iPhone 5 cards 'extra close to the vest' in supply chain As rumors of a later-than-usual iPhone launch for 2011 persist, a new report reveals that the notoriously secretive Apple is being even more careful than usual when dealing with overseas suppliers. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 72
Future iPhones, iPads from Apple may add buttons, indicators to bezel Apple could add visual indicators and touch-sensitive buttons to the bezel that surrounds the display of future iPhone and iPad hardware. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 35
Apple exploring hybrid e-ink-LCD displays with independent regions Apple has shown interest in creating a new iPad with a hybrid display that could dynamically switch all or just part of the full-color screen to low-power black-and-white e-ink for text and other static content. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 47
