Disney executive praises potential of Apple iPad Calling the iPad a "game changer," Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger revealed Tuesday that his company has big plans for Apple's device, including interactive TV, games, applications and comic books. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 77
iTunes price increases mean slower sales for music labels Since Apple granted music labels the flexibility to set individual song prices between $0.69 and $1.29 on the iTunes Music Store, growth of digital music sales has slowed, one music executive revealed Tuesday. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 139
Credit Suisse: 75% chance AT&T keeps iPhone exclusivity in 2010 The iPhone will inevitably be available on multiple carriers in the U.S., one analyst believes, though 2010 is not likely to be the year Apple ends its agreement with AT&T. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 52
Future Apple iPhones could share current location during a call Sharing your current location with a contact could be as simple as a button press in a future iPhone upgrade, according to a new Apple patent application revealed this week. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 34
Apple seen moving 2M iPads in 2010 before sales 'catalyst' emerges Though it has great future potential, Apple's newly announced multitouch iPad will see a moderate sales start, and most purchases will be at the cost of iPod touch sales, a new analysis has projected. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 164
U.S. senator presses Apple on human rights practices in China Apple's business presence in China has come under scrutiny from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who has asked the Cupertino, Calif., company for information on its human rights practices. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 75
27-inch iMac delays continue as production halt is rumored Apple's big-screen 27-inch desktop iMac still has a shipping wait time of three weeks, and one new report has alleged that the company has ceased production of new units until it can address hardware issues. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 39
iPad debut ignites price war between Amazon and publisher Macmillan Amazon stopped selling print and e-books from publisher Macmillan this weekend over a price dispute, just days after Apple introduced the iPad and its own iBookstore for e-books. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 102
Apple removes display of Adobe Flash content from iPad promos Following an AppleInsider report that highlighted two pieces of promotional iPad material showing the display of Adobe Flash content, Apple has removed the offending images from its Web site. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 139
Wall Street expects Apple's 'risky' iPad to sell 1M-5M in first year With an aggressive $499 starting price point, Wall Street analysts believe Apple's e-reading, game playing, media consuming iPad device is a worthwhile risk that will become a multi-million seller in its first year. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 242
Apple focuses more on brand quality, less on sales in China While initial iPhone sales have not had a blockbuster start in China, Apple executives said this week they don't mind — for them, it's all about building the Apple brand for the long haul. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 17
Rumor: Apple could announce end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity Wed. Citing an anonymous "inside source," HotHardware has reported AT&T could lose their iPhone exclusivity on Wednesday, when Apple is also expected to introduce its long-awaited touchscreen tablet. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 154
Apple tablet seen nearing $3 billion business in first year Selling an estimated 5 million units in its first year as a "base case" scenario, Apple's tablet would earn the company $2.8 billion in additional revenue and solidify it as more than a niche product, a prominent investment baking firm said Friday. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 135
Apple sees tablet as one device shared by the whole family - WSJ The Wall Street Journal dropped a bombshell of tablet and Apple-related information Wednesday evening. Among the new details: Apple sees its tablet as a device that will be shared by multiple family members — and it might even recognize their faces. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 124
Oppenheimer: Bing deal could bring Apple more risk than reward A new analysis suggests an Apple-Microsoft deal to bring Bing search to the iPhone could carry great risks for Apple, which has formed an identity by disparaging the Windows platform in its "Get a Mac" ads. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 127
'Minor issues' could delay $999 Apple tablet availability 'til June - report While Apple's tablet is still expected to see a formal introduction at a media event next week, issues with battery life and durability could result in a June launch, an analyst said Tuesday. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 109
Record 3.1 million Mac sales expected to kickoff 'Year of the Mac' A strong holiday quarter, higher than expected Mac sales, and hype leading up to Apple's expected tablet unveiling next week are all expected to drive the company's stock to new heights, one Wall Street analyst said Monday. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 20
Quattro purchase, 500M+ iTunes accounts could give Apple ad advantage A new report alleges Apple hopes to shake up the mobile advertising business, as competition grows between it and search giant Google. One analyst believes the rift could even potentially lead the Cupertino, Calif., company to embrace its rival, Microsoft, for Bing search. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 51
Apple lawyers issue cease-and-desist letter over $100K tablet 'bounty' A Web site offering up to $100,000 for details on Apple's forthcoming tablet has been asked by the Cupertino, Calif., company's lawyers to stop, alleging the "bounty" is in violation of California laws protecting trade secrets. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 57
Apple investigating iPhone stylus input, contextual user interfaces New patent applications revealed this week show Apple has investigated creating a stylus for use on a touch-sensitive panel like the iPhone, and creating dynamic user interfaces for mobile devices that would adapt to location and use. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 21
Apple captures 7.4% of US PC market on 31% Mac sales growth Apple took advantage of a rebounding PC market this past holiday shopping season, with the Mac maker's U.S. sales rising 31 percent year-over-year to 1.5 million units. That was good enough to keep its share of the domestic pie above 7 percent, despite an influx of budget netbook PCs that flooded the market. Neil Hughes and Kasper Jade 16 years ago 46
Apple 'experts' to debut in retail stores within weeks Apple's retail "experts" — a new position that will serve as a roaming counterpart to existing "geniuses" at brick-and-mortar locations — are expected to debut in stores in a matter of weeks, people familiar with the matter have told AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 38
New year brings faster approvals for Apple's App Store developers Various developers have said Apple's turnaround time in approving applications for its iPhone and iPod touch App Store has significantly improved since the start of 2010. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 20
More than 100 Apple Store customers targeted by L.A. burglars More than 100 burglary victims near Los Angeles, Calif., are said to have been spotted and followed by criminals after they visited Apple retail stores. Neil Hughes 16 years ago 71
