Consumer Reports ranks Apple's iPad 2 best tablet on the market In a comparison of 10 tablet devices, Consumer Reports ranked Apple's iPad 2 the best product available, in contrast to its controversial refusal to endorse the iPhone 4. Slash Lane 15 years ago 45
Robbery suspect killed in shootout at San Diego Apple Store A shootout at a San Diego, Calif., Apple Store occurred Monday morning before the store opened for business, during which one suspect was killed and two others were arrested. Slash Lane 15 years ago 111
Apple, Intel work to prevent use of conflict minerals mined in Africa New rules related to electronic components are intended to stem the purchase of "conflict minerals" that fund wars in Central Africa, a measure supported by technology companies including Intel and Apple. Slash Lane 15 years ago 23
Despite opposition, Apple CEO Steve Jobs re-elected to Disney's board Investors in the Walt Disney Co. voted to re-elect Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs to the company's board of directors on Wednesday, going against the advisement of a prominent federation of labor unions. Slash Lane 15 years ago 56
Motorola not planning orders for iPad-competing Xoom past June - report Motorola will reportedly reduce orders for its Xoom tablet starting in the second quarter of 2011, and no orders are apparently scheduled past June, suggesting a Xoom successor and newer competitor to Apple's iPad 2 is already in the works. Slash Lane 15 years ago 58
Apple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt by early May Apple may release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers by the end of April or the first week of May with Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, but no major cosmetic changes, according to a new rumor. Slash Lane 15 years ago 109
Apple scraps plans for retail store in New York's Grand Central - report Apple has allegedly backed out of plans to build a new retail store in the main terminal of New York City's Grand Central Terminal. Slash Lane 15 years ago 18
Apple's WiFi iPad 2 said to record better sound than 3G models Although Apple's new WiFi and 3G iPads are expected to perform identically outside their wireless internet capabilities, one evaluation has determined that the WiFi models achieve superior sonic qualities in their audio capture capabilities. Slash Lane 15 years ago 12
Teardown of Apple's iPad 2 Smart Cover uncovers 21 magnets A total of 31 magnets are used to make the iPad 2 and its Apple-branded Smart Cover properly align, with 21 magnets found in the accessory and the remaining 10 in the iPad 2 itself. Slash Lane 15 years ago 75
Walmart, Best Buy advertise availability of Apple's iPad 2 In addition to Apple's retail stores, Best Buy will sell the iPad 2 on its March 11 launch day, while Walmart has also advertised the second-generation tablet but has not confirmed a sale date. Slash Lane 15 years ago 21
Steve Jobs said to be considering an appearance at Apple's iPad 2 event Despite the fact that he is on medical leave from his day-to-day duties at Apple, company co-founder Steve Jobs may appear at Wednesday's iPad 2 media event, according to a new report. Slash Lane 15 years ago 72
Consumer Reports claims Apple's Verizon iPhone 4 suffers same antenna issue In testing the new Verizon CDMA iPhone 4, Consumer Reports has found that Apple's new smartphone experiences the same signal degrading antenna issue found in the GSM model released last year. Slash Lane 15 years ago 104
NPD data shows Mac sales up 20%, Apple on pace to sell 3.6M in March quarter The latest U.S. sales data shows Apple's Mac sales are up 20 percent year over year, putting the company on pace to meet an expected 3.6 million units sold in the March quarter. Slash Lane 15 years ago 8
Motorola's iPad competing Xoom won't immediately support Adobe Flash While the ability to run Adobe Flash has been touted as a feature that makes the Android-powered Motorola Xoom superior to Apple's iPad, Flash support is not expected to arrive for the Xoom until Spring 2011. Slash Lane 15 years ago 93
Apple CEO Steve Jobs photographed at dinner with President Obama Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs sat directly beside President Barack Obama at a special dinner featuring some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley on this week. Slash Lane 15 years ago 176
Rumor: Initial sales of Apple's Verizon iPhone 4 below expectations A new report that purports to show initial sales of the Verizon iPhone 4 claims that device's launched failed to meet the expectations of both Apple and Verizon. Slash Lane 15 years ago 118
Legacy apps must comply with Apple's App Store subscription rules by June 30 Software currently available in the iOS App Store that does not comply with Apple's newly enforced in-app subscription rules, such as the Amazon Kindle or Hulu+ applications, have until June 30 to comply or they could be removed. Slash Lane 15 years ago 255
Apple distracts from Mobile World Congress as 'iPhone nano' rumors continue A third major publication reported on Monday that Apple is working on a new, smaller, cheaper iPhone set for release this year, as the handset maker continues to steal thunder from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona — a show it is not even attending. Slash Lane 15 years ago 57
Apple rumored to update MacBook Air with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPU in June Apple plans to update its recently redesigned MacBook Air line of thin-and-light notebooks with Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processor in June, according to a new report. Slash Lane 15 years ago 74
Apple's iAd business is 'hurting,' fill rates dropping - report Application developers and advertising industry insiders reportedly claim that after a strong start, Apple's fledgling iAd interactive advertising business for iOS is "hurting" to fill slots and renew contracts. Slash Lane 15 years ago 47
Apple surpasses Sony, Motorola in total handset sales - Gartner The growth of Apple's iPhone in 2010 came at the expense of competitors who lost significant market share and experienced reduced sales, including Sony Ericsson and Motorola, according to new data from Gartner. Slash Lane 15 years ago 21
Moscone event calendar suggests Apple may hold WWDC 2011 June 5-9 A new listing for a generic "Corporate Meeting" scheduled for June 5 through 9 at San Francisco's Moscone West could prove to be a placeholder for Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference. Slash Lane 15 years ago 6
Rumor: Apple to release iOS 4.3 on Feb. 14 at 10 am Pacific A new rumor claims Apple plans to release the next major update for the iPhone and iPad, iOS 4.3, on Monday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern. Slash Lane 15 years ago 17
Rumor: Apple plans to unveil second-gen iPad at iOS event next week A new rumor claims that Apple plans to hold a special event to introduce in-app subscriptions with iOS 4.3 next week, and that the company intends to introduce its second-generation iPad at the conclusion of the event. Slash Lane 15 years ago 55
