Comcast will end efforts to acquire Time Warner Cable - report Facing scrutiny from the U.S. government, Comcast will apparently drop its plans to acquire competing cable operator Time Warner Cable, it was revealed on Thursday. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 35
Apple's dwindling iPod lineup to see long-awaited refresh this year Though the iPod lineup has not seen any significant changes since late 2012, Apple will revisit its media players this year with an anticipated update to at least one model, a source has told AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 91
Apple 'unlikely' to launch new 4-inch iPhone model this year, insider says Sales of the 4-inch iPhone 5s remain strong, suggesting to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple likely won't debut a new handset in that size this year, leaving an upgraded model with Apple Pay support potentially on hold until 2016. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 95
Second wave of online-only Apple Watch preorders rumored to start in Italy, other countries May 8 Plans for Apple's international retail stores appear to suggest that the company will begin taking preorders for the Apple Watch in more countries around the world starting on Friday, May 8. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 13
Apple's lobbying costs grew to $1.24M in Q1, still lag well behind rivals Partially to push its new Apple Pay mobile wallet service, Apple boosted its lobbying efforts to a new high in the first quarter of 2015, though the company's spending in Washington remains well behind rivals Google, Microsoft and others. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30
Apple offers limited number of developers expedited Apple Watch shipping Apple on Tuesday began sending emails out to members of its development community, offering them the opportunity to have a 42-millimeter Apple Watch Sport shipped no later than April 28. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 46
Review: Apple's all-new 12" MacBook with Retina display With the launch of its new ultra-portable 12-inch MacBook, Apple has signaled that the future of notebooks is here. The future does indeed look bright, though the initial cost and compromises made in building the new MacBook should keep most people from buying in — for the first generation, at least. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 89
US Department of Justice expected to block Comcast-Time Warner merger As Apple is said to be in talks with content owners for its own upcoming streaming television service, the U.S. Department of Justice appears poised to block a proposed Comcast acquisition of Time Warner Cable. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17
Initial Apple Watch production likely build-to-order as Apple gauges demand for different models, analyst says Apple is likely taking a conservative approach in building Apple Watch units at launch, in what is essentially a build-to-order situation for the first units, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 51
Apple's feud with antitrust monitor continues; company accused of not cooperating in iBooks oversight Tension between Apple and its court-appointed antitrust monitor continues to mount, as Michael Bromwich has accused the iPad maker of reducing its cooperating with his reviews of the company. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 63
Apple makes 'last-minute decision' to use TSMC for 30% of 'A9' chip orders for next iPhone Facing poor yield rates from chipmaker GlobalFoundries, Apple has apparently made an eleventh-hour call as it solidifies its supply chain for the next-generation iPhone, opting to award nearly a third of "A9" chip orders to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 49
Strong preorder demand for Apple Watch could signal 5M sales in June quarter, RBC says With some new Apple Watch orders scheduled to ship as late as July, Apple already has another smash-hit product in its lineup, RBC Capital Markets believes. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 76
Nearly all Apple Watch retail try-ons are resulting in preorders, Cowen says Customers who schedule an appointment to try on the Apple Watch are extremely likely to walk away with a preorder for the device, according to a new informal poll of retail employees conducted by an analyst. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 111
Apple Watch will be 'digital sixth sense' for users & 'key catalyst' for shares of AAPL, UBS says While investment firm UBS doesn't believe the Apple Watch is yet a "must have" device, its importance to the company's bottom line is expected to grow over time as new use cases emerge. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 53
First look: DJI's new Phantom 3 drone is more powerful, affordable & integrated with Apple's iOS DJI took the wraps off its new Phantom 3 drone on Wednesday in Manhattan, and AppleInsider was there to get a first look at the more powerful and more affordable model, which also boasts tighter integration with Apple's iOS platform. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17
Australian government is latest to grill Apple, Google, others over tax loopholes Following in the footsteps of the U.S. and the E.U., the Australian government has declared that American technology giants Apple, Google and Microsoft are all under investigation for their use of multinational corporations to pay lower taxes. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 25
Chassis allegedly for Apple's A8-powered 'iPad mini 4' shown in new pics, video Amidst rumors suggesting Apple's underpowered iPad mini 3 will soon see an upgrade, a new video and accompanying images show off a chassis with minor design tweaks alleged to be coming in a fourth-generation model. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 28
Apple launches unprecedented campaign across storefronts to hype iTunes debut of 'Star Wars' All six "Star Wars" films are being promoted and can be preordered from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store, as Apple is heavily hyping this Friday's digital debut of the legendary film series. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 65
Samsung expects Q1 profits to drop 30%, but declines are slowing Samsung on Tuesday provided investors with a new forecast for its March quarter sales, indicating that earnings declined yet again, likely falling 30 percent from the same period a year ago. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 66
Samsung fighting off its own 'bendgate' controversy, says Galaxy S6 not bendable in normal daily use After Samsung poked fun at Apple's iPhone 6 for the so-called "bendgate" controversy, the South Korean electronics maker is now in the midst of its own public relations crisis, and has been forced to respond to a video showing its new Galaxy S6 Edge bending and breaking. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52
On its 5th anniversary, Apple's iPad remains world's best tablet, but tablet market is due for change The iPad has proven to be a bigger success than just about anyone, including Apple, ever predicted. But while the overall tablet market exploded, riding high on the success of the iPad, it plateaued just as quickly, and seems poised for a shakeup in the near future. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 55
Force Touch for iPhone expected to bring about most significant change yet to iOS user interface Apple may name this year's iPhone upgrade the "iPhone 7," instead of the "iPhone 6s," because the addition of Force Touch input will represent such a significant change to the user interface, according to one well-connected insider. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 75
EU scrutinizing record labels over potential deals with Apple streaming music service With Apple expected to rebrand and relaunch its acquired Beats Music service this summer, the company has already come under the watchful eye of the European Union, which has begun probing the company's plans even before the product is made official. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 28
Apple Watch graces cover of Canada's 'Flare' in latest celebrity spread Academy Award nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld wears an Apple Watch Sport on the latest cover of popular Canadian fashion magazine Flare, in the latest cover story for Apple's soon-to-launch wearable. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 45
