Analyst predicts Apple will transform notebook market with 12-inch hybrid 'iPad Pro' this fall As part of a series of predictions for 2014, Evercore Partners analyst Patrick Wang believes Apple will show a renewed focus on the enterprise market with a new 12-inch iPad hybrid, which he believes would fundamentally change the notebook PC landscape. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 236
Google to push royalty-free VP9 4K video codec as H.265 alternative for YouTube While VP8, Google's initial attempt at a royalty-free video codec, failed to gain much traction, the search giant is now focusing its efforts on ultra-high-resolution 4K video with its new VP9 codec, with a large-scale unveiling with YouTube multiple hardware partners set to take place next week, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 164
Analysts divided on Apple: Cantor calls it a 'top pick,' Wells Fargo downgrades citing margins A pair of Wall Street analysts have come to very different conclusions on Apple stock for the start of 2014, as Brian White of Cantor Fitzgerald gave an enthusiastic recommendation for the iPhone maker, while Maynard Um of Wells Fargo downgraded AAPL shares from "outperform" to the status of "market perform." Neil Hughes 12 years ago 101
Apple says it was unaware of NSA's iPhone spying, vows to defend customers' privacy Apple on Tuesday reacted to news that the U.S. National Security Agency has worked on iPhone spyware to remotely monitor users, saying it has not cooperated with the agency on such projects and was not previously aware of those attempts. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 84
iOS 7 now installed on 78% of active Apple handheld devices The latest official data from Apple reveals that 78 percent of active iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices are running the company's latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, up four percentage points from earlier this month. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 95
Teardown of Apple's new Mac Pro reveals socketed, removable Intel CPU Hardware enthusiasts will likely be pleased to know that the processor powering Apple's new Mac Pro desktop appears removable, meaning that future upgrades of the CPU could be possible. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 284
Activations of Apple devices grew by 2.3 times on Christmas Day The rate of device activations for Apple more than doubled on Christmas Day this year, though the real winner was Amazon, whose low-margin Kindle devices saw a 24-fold surge in new devices for the single day. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 34
Apple wants Siri to be able to search your iPhone photos Starting with iOS 7, Apple began automatically sorting users' iPhone photos based on time taken and location. But a new patent application reveals the company is interested in taking it one step further, and allowing Siri to sort through iOS photos based on voice search and tagging. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16
Smartphone growth slowing in China as Apple expands iPhone presence Though the Chinese market remains a major focus for Apple, particularly with the upcoming launch of the iPhone on China Mobile, new data suggests that overall smartphone sales growth has been slowing from its previous red-hot pace. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 35
Review: Logitech PowerShell Controller for iPhone Renowned accessory maker Logitech's first stab at an official Made for iPhone gaming controller features solid construction, but that's about where the positives end for this overpriced, disappointing accessory. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16
Review: Moga Ace Power Game Controller for Apple's iPhone As one of the first two Made for iPhone gaming controllers to hit the market, the Moga Ace Power holds the distinction of being the best option you can buy right now, sporting a number of commendable features and greatly enhancing gaming on Apple's iPhone. But that doesn't mean the accessory is worth its hefty $100 price tag. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16
Apple reinforces commitment to professionals with nearly 200 US-built Mac Pro configurations While Apple has made efforts in recent years to pare down its product options in an effort to simplify choices for consumers, the company's new Mac Pro desktop comes in nearly 200 potential configurations, giving professional users the ability to build a system that's right for them. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 58
Shares of Apple dip on lack of China Mobile deal, supplier's disappointing earnings A pair of negative news bites related to Apple hit on Wednesday, potentially explaining why shares of the company dipped nearly 2 percent in morning trading. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 52
Apple's iPhone 5s ranks as third most popular Google search of 2013 Dominant search platform Google on Tuesday released its annual list of the most popular subjects sought by its users, and Apple's flagship iPhone 5s appeared third on the list, showing intense interest from consumers. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 22
Apple's US Mac sales see strong 29% holiday growth Domestic Mac sales were up 29 percent in the first two months of the current holiday quarter, benefitting from an iMac shortfall that plagued Apple during the same quarter a year ago. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 17
Google investing heavily in advanced robotics, buys renowned military contractor Google's latest high-profile acquisition is raising eyebrows worldwide, as the search giant has bought a Boston-based robotics company that specializes in lifelike walking machines built for military projects — creations that have proven extremely popular in online videos. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 53
Survey suggests China Mobile deal will add at least 12M iPhone sales for Apple in 2014 A survey of consumers in China has found that an anticipated deal to sell the iPhone with carrier China Mobile could incrementally boost Apple's handset sales in calendar 2014 by at least 12 million units, though there is potential for much more. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 15
Evercore increases Apple price target to $700, citing momentum from new iPads & iPhones As shares of Apple continue to trade higher, Evercore Partners on Friday upped its price target for AAPL stock to $700, citing what the firm called "rejuvenated momentum" seen from recent iPhone and iPad product refreshes. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 32
US carriers agree to standard set of rules for unlocking phones, tablets The "big four" U.S. wireless providers, all of which offer Apple's iPhone and iPad, have reached an agreement on six standard principles by which consumers' mobile phones and tablets will be unlocked for use on competing carriers and overseas. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19
iPhone dominance in user engagement, developer payouts trumps unimportant market share stats - analyst Apple's share of the mobile phone market is growing, but it still remains below 10 percent, even as Apple and its development community rake in profits from an actively engaged user base. That led analyst Charlie Wolf on Thursday to raise the question: Does market share matter? Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14
Apple's own medical experts say death at Pegatron not related to working conditions Following the death of a 15-year-old Pegatron worker who falsified documents related to his age, Apple dispatched its own medical experts to the factory in question to conduct an investigation, and came to the conclusion that the boy's death was not related to working conditions. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 27
Steve Ballmer boasts profitability, reveals personal living room push in Microsoft exit interview With Steve Ballmer's days left at Microsoft dwindling down, the outgoing CEO has participated in a new interview reflecting on his legacy, in which he boasts how profitable he made the company's business, and takes credit for the company's buzz-generating, but not particularly profitable, Xbox division. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 46
Tests find iOS 7 update improves Apple's Siri, but Google Now for Android closes the gap Apple has improved its voice-driven personal assistant, Siri, with the iOS 7 update for iPhone and iPad, though Siri's chief competition, Google Now, has improved enough to be on par, new tests have concluded. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 72
iPhone 5s now shipping from Apple's online store within 24 hours Apple's online store was updated on Tuesday to reflect 24-hour shipping times for all capacities and colors for carrier-locked versions of the iPhone 5s in the U.S., though customers looking to buy an unlocked and unsubsidized handset must still wait a few days. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 6
