Apple looking to improve exercise routines with 'virtual competitor' A new patent application from Apple describes an exercise motivation feature that presents a "virtual competitor," providing an "interactive and engaging experience" for fitness enthusiasts. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 24
Apple iPhone targeted in patent lawsuit over sync, Bluetooth Apple — along with AT&T, Research in Motion and a number of other mobile companies — is the defendant in a new patent suit that covers a broad range of smartphone related technologies, including e-mail syncing and Bluetooth connectivity. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 47
Apple's patent 'warning shots' prove disruptive for handset makers Before Apple publicly sued HTC, the iPhone maker privately had "blunt conversations" with other smartphone companies, amounting to legal threats that have proven disruptive to the roadmaps of would-be iPhone killers, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 121
Content sales predicted to near 30% of iPad hardware revenue The sale of applications, e-books, newspapers and magazines for the iPad is predicted to equal nearly 30 percent of the revenue Apple will earn from selling the hardware by the end of 2011. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 106
Valve, Apple worked closely to bring Steam natively to Mac In anticipation of Monday's official announcement regarding Steam for Mac, AppleInsider spoke with John Cook, director of Steam development at Valve, about the process of porting the online gaming system to the Mac, and the role Apple played in its development. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 38
Blockbuster 2010 Mac sales expected to carry into February for Apple A slow start to Mac sales in early 2009 will work to Apple's advantage, potentially making strong 2010 sales seem even more impressive with numbers reflecting huge year-over-year growth, according to a new analysis. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 90
'Minor delays' in iPad production could limit Apple launch to 200K The second report in a week claiming Apple has experienced iPad production delays surfaced Thursday, with the latest suggesting the company is currently able to produce between 200,000 and 250,000 devices per month. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 55
Apple's iPad expected to be part of 10.5M tablets shipped in 2010 The buzz kickstarted by Apple with its long-awaited iPad is expected to produce a total of 10.5 million shipped tablet devices in 2010, representing a new and significant change for the PC market. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 32
Google backs HTC in what could be 'long and bloody battle' with Apple Apple's patent lawsuit against handset maker HTC is predicted by one analyst to be a major clash between the two corporations, with Apple having better than 50-50 odds to come out victorious in protecting its iPhone-related inventions. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 284
Apple granted patents for pioneering unibody MacBook designs Two years after Apple introduced its first unibody computer in the MacBook Air, the company has officially been granted ownership of its unique design and manufacturing process. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 30
Apple iPad production hit by 'manufacturing bottleneck' - report Availability of Apple's forthcoming iPad may be limited when it launches later this month, due to an "unspecified production problem" that could restrict the number of shipped units to just 300,000. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 86
Apple predicted to introduce lower cost iPhone models in June Apple's next update to the blockbuster iPhone handset is expected by one prominent analyst to have a lower total cost of ownership, and to also include new gesture-based functionality. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 82
Apple exploring desktop iMac with shape-sensing touch display Lending support to a recent rumor about a touchscreen iMac, a new patent application from Apple revealed this week shows an all-in-one desktop with a touch-sensitive display. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 21
Apple's pricing discipline gives Mac 10.5% market dollar share Though Apple carries just 5 percent of the total worldwide home PC market, the Mac commanded 10.5 percent of the market's dollar share during the holiday buying season. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 87
Apple iPad demand exceeding pre-launch iPhone buzz? A new survey has found that 13 percent of respondents are likely to buy Apple's forthcoming iPad, a number greater than the 9 percent who planned to purchase an iPhone before its launch in 2007. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 190
Swimwear seller hit by Apple's removal of 'sexual' apps As Apple has officially clarified its new ban on "overtly sexual content" in the App Store, one application featuring pictures of women in bikinis — to sell beachwear — was removed. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 124
Scientific analysis finds iPhone LCD trumps Nexus One OLED The LCD screen on the iPhone 3GS is far from perfect, but it's also significantly better than the much-touted AM-OLED display on the Google Nexus One, a scientific comparison of the two displays has found. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 187
Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 66
Best Buy expecting new Apple products in mid-March? Updated stock information from within Best Buy's computer systems shows the electronics retailer receiving new hardware from Apple — potentially MacBook Pros or iPads — on March 14. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 36
Opera teases speedy iPhone browser but denies pact with Apple Opera this week showed off a new version of its mobile browser created for the iPhone, but the company has told AppleInsider that the software has not yet been submitted to Apple's App Store. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 63
Carriers seek new business models to afford iPhone bandwidth As bandwidth-heavy smartphones like Apple's iPhone turn huge profits for handset makers, wireless carriers across the world have struggled to keep up with bandwidth needs. One executive said this week that new business models must be explored for carriers to remain profitable. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 93
Apple to offer publishers FairPlay DRM for iPad books - report Apple's FairPlay digital rights management will be an option for publishers who sell e-books the iBooks application on the forthcoming multi-touch iPad, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 50
Strong Mac, iPhone sales projected to propel Apple stock to $280 Stronger-than-expected Mac and iPhone sales in the last two quarters and the impending launch of the iPad have led Needham & Company to raise its price target on Apple stock to $280. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 106
iPhone, iPad bandwidth strains could lead FCC to pay for airwaves The U.S. Federal Communications Commission could pay network broadcasters to vacate their airwaves and offer more wireless spectrum as bandwidth-heavy devices like the iPhone and iPad become more prevalent. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 38
