Don't be surprised if Apple sells 1M of iPad 2 this weekend, analyst says With expanded availability, two colors and a buzzworthy magnetic case, the iPad 2 could more than triple last year's sales debut and reach a million units over the weekend, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 38
Up to 20% of original iPad buyers predicted to upgrade to Apple's iPad 2 Of the 15 million iPads sold by Apple in 2010, between 15 and 20 percent of those early adopters will upgrade to the iPad 2, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 44
Users report flickering issues with latest Apple TV software update This week's update for the Apple TV set top box has created new issues and problems for some, as numerous users have reported screen flickering with various high-definition TV sets. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 63
Apple shows continued interest in shrinking audio jacks to create thinner devices Apple's quest to make electronic devices even smaller and thinner continues to be challenged by the size of a standard 3.5mm audio jack, prompting the device maker to explore new methods to shrink the input's footprint, including collapsible ports. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 45
Apple to begin production of white iPhone 4 this month, ship by April, says analyst Apple is expected to begin production of its long-awaited iPhone 4 sometime this month, with shipments no later than early April, according to one analyst's checks. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 28
Apple's expansion of iOS development team focuses on location services Apple this week put a call out to fill more than two dozen positions related to iOS development, suggesting a major expansion of its mobile operating system team, particularly with regard to location services. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 4
Apple's iPad 2 launch predicted to have stronger sales but shorter lines Initial sales of the iPad 2 are expected to surpass the first-generation device, but numerous new points of distribution for Friday's launch are predicted to dilute lines of people. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 67
Android tops RIM in US smartphone market share, Apple's iPhone third Google's Android surpassed Research in Motion's BlackBerry to become the largest mobile platform at the start of 2011, while Apple's iOS and iPhone took third before the Verizon iPhone 4 was released. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 104
Apple's expanding voice control, sync teams hint at iPhone improvements Apple is looking to hire new employees related to voice control and syncing for the iPhone, suggesting further enhancements in both categories for future handsets. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 20
Apple granted patent for scratch-proof nitride metal device coating Apple has been granted ownership of an invention related to scratch-proof coatings on stainless steel devices, using a nitride layer to potentially make iPhones, iPads and Macs more durable. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 53
Apple's iPad 2 unveiling viewed as 'crucial' to stay ahead of competition With over a hundred tablets expected to come to market this year looking to take on the iPad, Apple's unveiling of its second-generation tablet on Wednesday will be a critical moment for the company, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 143
Production issues with new thin display could limit Apple's initial iPad 2 supply The new ultra-thin glass screen set to be unveiled as part of the second-generation iPad this week has "yield issues" that could result in a limited supply at launch, one Wall Street analyst has said. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40
Purported iPhone 5 part surfaces with alleged deals of sliding cover A 30-pin dock connector cable claimed to be a prototype part for Apple's forthcoming iPhone 5 has surfaced overseas, along with more details of a handset with a sliding screen cover that could suggest a hardware keyboard. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 63
Apple exploring capacitive touch buttons to control a closed MacBook Apple could add the ability to control applications like iTunes while a notebook is closed via capacitive touch buttons added to the lid of future MacBooks. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 18
Sources detail new features in Apple's first beta of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Apple on Thursday issued its first beta of its forthcoming operating system Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, packed with new features like application persistence, full-screen applications and file coordination. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 86
Apple says NC data center will support iTunes and MobileMe this spring Apple's North Carolina data center is expected to open this spring, and will support the iTunes and MobileMe services, the company said during its annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, where AppleInsider was in attendance. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 52
Survey finds consumers believe Apple is bigger than its CEO, Steve Jobs If Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs were to leave Apple, it would not have a material impact on customers' buying intentions, a new survey has found. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 41
Apple schedules secret retail employee meeting this weekend [u] Apple has asked its retail employees to sign non-disclosure agreements ahead of an all-hands meeting likely to be held later this week, AppleInsider has been told [updated with new details]. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 46
Apple gearing up for major product launch as early as next week - sources With inventory of its existing MacBook Pro notebooks becoming increasingly constrained with each passing day, Apple may be evaluating the possibility of launching revised models before month's end, AppleInsider has learned. Kasper Jade and Neil Hughes 15 years ago 96
Use of RFID in Apple's iPhone 5 expected to have a 'unique' twist Apple is expected to include near-field communications technology like radio-frequency identification (RFID) in its next-generation iPhone, but with a different approach to the feature than has been seen in RFID-powered Android phones, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 65
Apple looking to increase battery life with dense lithium cells Apple is investigating techniques to increase the energy capacity of rechargeable lithium battery cells without increasing the size of the battery, allowing longer battery life in future devices. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 57
Apple exploring all-in-one MagSafe power and data connector Apple could add an optical signal path to future MagSafe connectors on Macs, allowing the magnetic port to send and receive data, as well as power the device. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 48
Apple's new MacBook Pros in production, due by early March - sources The first major overhaul to Apple's MacBook Pro line in nearly a year is on the cusp of fruition, with production actively underway and volume shipments to begin as early as the first week of March, AppleInsider has been told. Kasper Jade and Neil Hughes 15 years ago 72
Apple rumored to be evaluating 3 new iPhone prototypes, one with slideout keyboard A Taiwanese website that has been the source of numerous Apple hardware leaks now claims that Apple has built three hardware prototypes for its next-generation iPhone, including one model with a slide-out physical keyboard. Neil Hughes 15 years ago 94
