Production issues predicted to limit Retina iPad mini supply until early 2014 Investors remain concerned that Apple may not be able to produce enough second-generation iPad mini units with Retina displays, with one analyst on Monday predicting that the company may not be able to ramp up production to satisfactory levels until next year. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 56
Apple reportedly testing iPad keyboard akin to Microsoft's Touch Cover Apple may be working on a new keyboard accessory for the iPad, one that would mimic the functionality of Microsoft's Touch Cover for its own Surface tablets, according to a new rumor. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 116
Impending iPad refresh viewed as Apple's most important since the first iPad Apple this week is widely expected to introduce a redesigned fifth-generation iPad that will be thinner and lighter — and, in the eyes of one Wall Street analyst, the most important update to the full-size iPad since the first model was released in 2010. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 69
Research shows Sept. quarter iPhone demand at 37M units, though Apple likely shipped less If Apple could have met iPhone 5s demand in the recently concluded September quarter, the company could have sold as many as 37 million units, new data from Morgan Stanley has revealed. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 49
Verizon's iPhone activations imply Apple shipped at least 32M in Sept. quarter Verizon's historical share of iPhone shipments suggest that Apple is on pace to have moved at least 32 million handsets last quarter. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 29
Apple's iPhone 5c pricing seen as right move, holiday sales expected to pick up steam Investors should ignore supply chain noise about the iPhone 5c and trust that Apple made the right move in maintaining its margins, one prominent analyst said on Thursday. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40
Best Buy to sell MetaWatch iPhone-compatible smart watches Nov. 3 Best Buy is stepping up its presence in the emerging smart watch market, as it was announced this week that the retailer will begin carrying MetaWatch wrist-worn accessories, in addition to products from Pebble, Samsung, Nike, Fitbit and a growing number of others. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19
Retina iPad mini forecast to outsell thinner 'iPad 5' nearly 2:1, if Apple meets demand A high-resolution Retina display on the second-generation version of Apple's iPad mini is projected by investors to drive demand enough to keep it more popular than a thinner and lighter fifth-generation iPad, though there are concerns about supply constraints leading into the holiday shopping season. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 103
What to expect from Apple's Oct. 22 event: iPads, Macs, Mavericks & more Apple on Tuesday confirmed that it will hold a media event next week, where the company is preparing to unveil its second-generation iPad mini and fifth-generation iPad, along with other anticipated products. Here's a rundown of what the company is expected to announce, based on the latest leaks and rumors. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 97
iPhone 5s takes 64% of Apple's smartphone sales, 5c with 27%, survey finds The newly released iPhone 5s is outselling its 2013 counterpart, the iPhone 5c, by a factor of more than two to one, though the iPhone 5c has carved out a respectable share of overall sales, according to new data. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 113
Apple expected to offer more affordable 'budget' iMac next year Apple will get more aggressive on pricing its all-in-one iMac desktop in 2014, with a new "budget" model apparently slated to launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 200
Apple planning to launch all-new 12" MacBook, higher-res sixth-gen iPad in 2014 Apple has an all-new-design 12-inch MacBook with a high-resolution display, and a new 9.7-inch sixth-generation iPad with an even higher pixel count than the current Retina display, both in the works for next year, according to well-connected insider Ming-Chi Kuo. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 111
iPhone 5s has 2% app crash rate; crashes half as likely on iPhone 5 & 5c Apple's new 64-bit iOS 7 and A7 processor found in the iPhone 5s apparently have a few bugs that still need to be ironed out, as a new study reveals that applications are twice as likely to crash on the iPhone 5s than they are on the 32-bit iPhone 5. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 94
iPhone 5s supply declining in US while Apple's iPhone 5c remains fully stocked Three weeks after the latest iPhones went on sale in the U.S., availability of the iPhone 5s has actually declined while Apple prepares for greater international roll-out. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 33
Supply chain visit makes analyst 'confident' about larger iPhone in 2014 Sources in Apple's supply chain have reportedly indicated that Apple is on track to release a new iPhone with a larger screen next year, according to one analyst. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 96
Mac shipments continue to shrink as Apple loses ground in US PC market The latest quarterly PC market tracking data from both Gartner and IDC shows that Apple's U.S. Mac shipments shrunk in the third quarter of calendar 2013, as the overall PC market outpaced Mac hardware. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 281
Apple's Oct. 22 iPad event likely to overshadow Microsoft Surface 2 launch, Nokia announcement With Apple apparently set to unveil a new fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini at a media event in less than two weeks, the company will draw away the eyes of the tech world as Microsoft and Nokia attempt to drum up interest in their own competing devices on the very same day. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 86
White House declines to stop ban on Samsung products in Apple patent case The White House on Tuesday declined to intervene and prevent a ban on the sale of certain Samsung products accused of infringing on Apple patents. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 45
iPhone 5s launch expected to boost Apple's gross margins to nearly 40% Historically, 'S' versions of Apple's iPhone lineup have led to stronger margins than full-fledged redesigns. That's why one analyst expects the newly released iPhone 5s to push Apple's gross margins toward 40 percent in the coming quarters. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 81
Jefferies changes tune on Apple, upgrades to 'buy' with price target of $600 Investment firm Jefferies, which slashed its price target for Apple stock in March after incorrectly expecting a television set from the company in 2012, is once again bullish on the iPhone maker, and on Monday advised investors to buy. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 34
Apple predicted to sell as many as 10M 'iWatches' in first year A new poll suggests that as many as 4 percent of iPhone owners would be early adopters of a so-called Apple "iWatch," positioning the company to sell up to 10 million in its first year of availability. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 63
Sony pledges fix for QX lens connection issues as Camera+, Camera360 plan support Connectivity issues between Sony's newly released Cyber-shot QX10 and QX100 wireless camera lenses and the iPhone will be addressed in a forthcoming software update, the company has revealed. In addition, third-party apps Camera+ and Camera360 are also working on supporting the accessories. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 6
Supply chain sees weak demand for notebooks, expects big things from Apple's fifth-gen iPad As the PC market continues to slump, the outlook for traditional notebooks this holiday season is weak, while tech supply chain sources in Taiwan reportedly expect a "major upgrade" to Apple's full-size iPad to arrive this month. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20
Apple investigating advanced velocity-sensitive touch input methods Apple's touchscreens can measure not only where you tap, but also how hard you tap — and that velocity sensing functionality may become even more advanced in the future, a new patent application reveals. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 3
