'MACDefender' on Apple's radar as OS X malware spreads - report A malware program that targets Mac OS X systems dubbed "MACDefender" has apparently gained traction in the wild, prompting Apple to tell its support representatives they should not attempt to remove the software. Slash Lane 15 years ago 94
As Carolina data center debut looms, Apple expanding in Silicon Valley too Apple is said to be quickly building another new data center in Silicon Valley in addition to the massive North Carolina facility set to open any day now, ahead of the anticipated "iCloud" service. Slash Lane 15 years ago 26
10th anniversary of retail could see Apple adopt NFC payments - rumor With Apple said to be planning secret meetings and changes in its stores this coming weekend, a new rumor claims that the company could adopt near-field communication wireless transaction capabilities in its retail outlets. Slash Lane 15 years ago 20
Near-field communications chip not expected in Apple's next iPhone Apple will not include an RFID near-field communications chip for e-wallet transactions in its anticipated fifth-generation iPhone, a new report claims. Slash Lane 15 years ago 45
Apple's iPhone trumps Android in enterprise adoption, iPad dominates A new survey of ActiveSync-based smartphones in the enterprise found that Apple's iPhone is the market leader with a 61 percent share and growing, while Google Android owns just 17 percent. Slash Lane 15 years ago 44
Music labels expect Apple's 'iCloud' to be gold standard ahead of Google, Amazon Though Amazon and Google beat Apple to the punch by launching their own cloud-based music streaming services, record labels are reportedly hopeful that Apple's rumored "iCloud," backed by licensing deals, will be the better product. Slash Lane 15 years ago 55
Light leaks with LG iPad 2 displays make Samsung Apple's new primary supplier After LG screens for the iPad 2 exhibited issues with light leakage at launch, Apple shifted most of its touchscreen purchases instead to Samsung. Slash Lane 15 years ago 49
Inventor of THX sound system hired to run Apple audio - report Apple has reportedly hired Tomlinson Holman, inventor of the Lucasfilm THX high-fidelity audio system, to be its new audio chief. Slash Lane 15 years ago 67
Apple to address iPhone location concerns with quick release of iOS 4.3.3 Apple promised last week to release a software update to address a location tracking bug in its iOS mobile operating system, and a pre-release build of iOS 4.3.3 indicates the company is acting quickly to release the update. Slash Lane 15 years ago 30
Launch of Apple's Verizon iPhone stems growth of Google Android platform Market share of Apple's iPhone grew in early 2011 thanks to the launch of the new Verizon iPhone, resulting in lost ground for the Google Android platform for the first time since the second quarter of 2009. Slash Lane 15 years ago 53
Apple rumored to have cut CDMA iPhone 4 orders by half as sales slow Sales of Apple's CDMA-based iPhone, which made its debut on Verizon earlier this year, have reportedly eased considerably following initial pent-up demand, prompting the company to halve its production of the device for the remainder of 2010. Slash Lane 15 years ago 32
White iPhone 4 seen boosting sales by 1M-1.5M as Apple explains delay With the white iPhone 4 finally set to go on sale in nearly 30 countries on Thursday, one new prediction calls for an incremental sales boost of between a million and 1.5 million per quarter. Also, Apple has offered some details behind the delay, including issues with protection from UV rays. Slash Lane 15 years ago 23
Photos claim to show prototype Apple iPhone 5 with larger screen New photos from overseas show a purported iPhone prototype with a larger touchscreen display, similar to the rumored edge-to-edge iPhone 5 screen. Slash Lane 15 years ago 43
Soft sales prompt Conde Nast to slow addition of magazines to Apple's iPad Publisher Conde Nast is not abandoning the iPad, but weaker-than-expected sales of digital version of its publications on the iPad have caused the company to slow the introduction of brands to Apple's tablet. Slash Lane 15 years ago 54
Apple tops Nokia to become world's largest handset maker by revenue Apple crossed another major milestone in its second quarter of fiscal 2011, surpassing Nokia for the first time ever to become the world's largest phone vendor in terms of revenue. Slash Lane 15 years ago 101
Researchers raise privacy concerns over location tracking in Apple's iOS 4 Security researchers have discovered that Apple's iOS 4 mobile operating system, found on both the iPhone and iPad, keeps a log of user's locations and saves the data to a hidden file on the device. Slash Lane 15 years ago 137
Insiders believe Thunderbolt from Intel, Apple will 'greatly affect' USB 3.0 Though Intel has said it plans to support USB 3.0 with its next-generation chipsets, some in the PC market believe Apple's adoption of Thunderbolt could have a major impact. Slash Lane 15 years ago 56
Apple partner Cirrus Logic reports production problem with mystery audio device Cirrus Logic has experienced manufacturing problems with an audio device that entered high-volume production in March, prompting speculation that the device is an Apple product. Slash Lane 15 years ago 14
Microsoft releases Office for Mac 2011 SP1 with Apple Sync support for Outlook Microsoft on Tuesday released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1, bringing security and maintenance updates to the suite of applications, as well as support for Apple Sync services with Outlook. Slash Lane 15 years ago 21
Private Apple AirPlay key released, could lead to unauthorized third-party uses A developer has cracked Apple's private key for the AirPlay wireless audio streaming protocol, opening the door for computers and other devices to integrate with AirPlay in ways that were not previously possible. Slash Lane 15 years ago 51
'Unstable performance' of Android 3.0 seen as benefit to Apple's iPad Tablet makers who craft their own mobile operating system — particularly Apple and its iOS — stand to gain from the "unstable performance" of Google's tablet-centric Android 3.0, codenamed Honeycomb. Slash Lane 15 years ago 106
Android to be on 49% of smartphones by 2012, leaving Apple's iOS with 19%, Gartner predicts Gartner's latest forecast for worldwide smartphone operating system market share predicts that Google Android will be present on nearly half of all handsets sold next year, while the iPhone and its iOS operating system will account for 19 percent of units sold. Slash Lane 15 years ago 86
Office for Mac 2011 update to add Outlook support for Apple Sync next week Microsoft is set to release Service Pack 1 for Office for Mac 2011 next week, bringing the usual fixes, as well as new features and enhancements, including the ability to sync calendar, tasks and notes via Apple's Sync Services. Slash Lane 15 years ago 18
Toyota pulls ad campaign for jailbroken iPhones at Apple's request After a custom theme created for jailbroken iPhones to promote the Scion car brand gained attention, Apple requested that Toyota abandon the campaign, and the carmaker complied. Slash Lane 15 years ago 84
