Prototype iPhone design was likely near-final - report The general look and feel of the prototype iPhone recently discovered and disassembled will likely be very similar to the final shipping product of the next-generation handset Apple will release this summer. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 181
Apple engineer frantically searched for lost prototype iPhone The person who found a prototype iPhone at a California bar did not notify the owners of the establishment or contact the Redwood City Police Department after obtaining the device, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 268
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales Apple's 8.75 million iPhones sold in the March quarter combined with a better-than-expected launch of the iPad has led analysts to increase their already bullish views on the company's stock. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 57
iPhone prototype teardown foreshadows longer battery life The prototype iPhone that found its way outside of Apple's grasp was disassembled, revealing a tightly packed interior with much smaller components, allowing the device to be thinner than its predecessor while also making space for a much larger battery. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 87
Software-based iPad Wi-Fi problems detailed by Princeton A software glitch in Apple's iPad causes the device to continue using a network-assigned IP address after its lease has expired, according to data collected by Princeton University. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 50
Prototype iPhone was left at bar by Apple software engineer A 27-year-old Apple software engineer who was field testing Apple's unreleased fourth-generation iPhone left the top-secret device sitting on a bar stool after drinking a German beer in Redwood City, California, Gizmodo reported Monday evening. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 161
Gizmodo paid $5K for exclusive iPhone 4G prototype [u] Allegedly "lost" in a bar in Redwood City, Calif., Apple's next-generation iPhone prototype was obtained and revealed by Gizmodo months before its expected formal announcement by paying a hefty sum. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 79
Confirmed next-gen Apple iPhone seen in person, disassembled Apple's next-generation iPhone has been obtained by Gizmodo, confirming the forthcoming hardware's forward-facing camera, high-resolution 960x460 display, camera flash, a secondary mic for noise cancellation, and a number of design changes in the new-look device. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 394
Purported prototype next-gen iPhone has MicroSIM slot, two cameras New photos of an alleged fourth-generation iPhone surfaced over the weekend, with a handful of reports claiming the device is indeed a prototype device that somehow slipped away from Apple, sporting dual cameras with flash, a high-resolution screen, and a slot for a MicroSIM card. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 86
Apple sells estimated 1.4M Macs in US to capture 8% market share Quarterly PC shipment estimates were released Wednesday, and Apple's share of the U.S. PC market grew 34 percent year over year to capture 8 percent of the total domestic market. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 46
Strong interest in Apple iPad expected to produce 7M first-year sales A new survey of 2,500 consumers found that a large number — 21 percent — are interested in purchasing an iPad, which has led one prominent analyst to project 7 million sales of Apple's new device in its first 12 months on the market. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 42
Nvidia says new MacBook Pro graphics switching isn't Optimus The automatic graphic switching capabilities in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros are accomplished with a solution created entirely by Apple, and do not rely on Nvidia's established Optimus technology. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 36
Nvidia 320M GPU made especially for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro While the GeForce GT 330M featured in the new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros has already been found in competing notebook PCs, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro sports the Nvidia 320M, a graphics processor created just for Apple. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 71
Apple removes Google branding from iPhone OS 4 search The "Google" button that appears on the soft keyboards of existing iPhones when conducting a Web search has been changed to simply read "Search" in the beta of iPhone OS 4, removing a reference to Apple's rival. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 58
AT&T rebrands itself in effort to improve public perception With damage done from constant criticism of the performance of its wireless network, as well as a public ad war with rival Verizon, AT&T, the exclusive carrier of Apple's iPhone in the U.S., has begun an attempt to rebrand itself as a "lifestyle company." Neil Hughes 16 years ago 107
Apple's iAd platform called a 'billion dollar opportunity' When Apple's just-announced iAd mobile advertising platform matures and sees wide support from the App Store developer community, it could generate as much as $4.7 billion in revenue per year for the company, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 29
Apple's Game Center aims to be like Xbox Live for iPhone OS Apple on Thursday announced Game Center, its new social gaming network that will allow gamers on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to see what their friends are playing, challenge them to an online match, or compare scores in specific titles. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 39
Steve Jobs admits Apple tried to buy AdMob, warns of porn on Android During a question-and-answer session following Thursday's iPhone OS 4.0 preview, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs admitted that Apple tried to buy AdMob before Google "snatched" them, and also cited a pornography store for the Android operating system as a reason why unsigned apps are not allowed on the iPhone. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 81
Apple exploring USB 3.0, DisplayPort combo in new mini connector A new proprietary cable from Apple could simultaneously transmit both USB 3.0 and DisplayPort data, cutting down on cable clutter with future Macs and allowing easier video output with portable devices. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 75
Apple rejected iPad app for using pinch to expand gesture Apple refused to accept one iPad application to its App Store until the proprietary "pinch to expand" multi-touch gesture, which is found in Apple's own Photos application, was removed, a developer has told AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 214
Google highlights Apple's iAd as FTC looks to block AdMob deal Lawyers with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will reportedly recommend that the government block Google's proposed acquisition of mobile advertising firm AdMob, while the search giant has highlighted Apple's forthcoming iAd platform as evidence of growing competition in the market. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 47
iPad 'jailbreak' demoed, compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch Members of the iPhone hacking community have demonstrated a way to jailbreak Apple's iPad — as well as the iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch — with a public release of the software said to be forthcoming. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 96
Piper lowers 2010 sales forecast to 4.3M, remains 'confident' in iPad After Apple revealed it sold 300,000 iPads on launch day, analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray revised his calendar year 2010 sales estimates to 4.3 million, though he remains confident in the iPad platform. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 46
Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300 Aided by nearly 5 million iPad sales in the first 12 months, one prominent Wall Street analyst believes Apple stock will skyrocket to $305, while a number of others believe the iPad launch was a resounding success. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 19
