Game developers eye the Mac after Steam's jump to Apple The announcement that the Steam gaming service and Valve's line of games — including Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 — are being ported to the Mac has convinced major developers like DICE and Gas Powered Games to consider the jump as well. Slash Lane 16 years ago 64
Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer recently had positive words about Apple's success with the iPhone and its App Store, adding fuel to rumors of a potential alignment between Apple and Microsoft to bring Bing search to the iPhone. Slash Lane 16 years ago 87
Apple iPad success could increase solid state drive prices Apple already consumes nearly one-third of total global NAND flash memory, and with its share expected to grow even more with the launch of the iPad, hard drive makers believe it could delay the transition to solid state drives in traditional PCs. Slash Lane 16 years ago 49
Apple to offer developers simple tools for monetizing iPhone apps Apple's push into the mobile advertising space could include tools to allow developers to simply integrate advertisements into App Store software for the iPhone and iPad in the same manner that they add other graphical or interface elements to their apps. Slash Lane 16 years ago 26
Apple looking to improve cooling efficiency in future Macs A number of Apple patent applications revealed this week show a variety of methods to ensure that future portable devices operate at an acceptable temperature. Slash Lane 16 years ago 40
Apple recruits former Microsoft, Mozilla security chief The former security chief for the Mozilla Corporation and security lead for Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 has moved on to Apple, where she will serve as the senior security product manager, according to a new report. Slash Lane 16 years ago 38
AT&T expands 3G MicroCell trial to five markets AT&T announced this week that in addition to its Charlotte, N.C., test market, the 3G MiroCell hardware is now available in select counties in Georgia, South Carolina, San Diego and Las Vegas. Slash Lane 16 years ago 62
Future iPhones could offer control with finger swipes over camera Finger swipes over the iPhone's camera could at some point allow in-call control of functions such as fast forwarding or rewinding a voicemail, according to a new patent application from Apple. Slash Lane 16 years ago 19
Gartner: Apple's iPhone was No. 3 worldwide smartphone in 2009 After more than doubling its total sales from a year prior, the iPhone platform was catapulted into third place in global smartphone sales in 2009, with Apple shipping 24.9 million handsets. Slash Lane 16 years ago 51
Hulu for Apple iPad likely to be a pay-only service - report While content providers intend to bring Hulu to the iPad, the TV streaming service would likely be offered by subscription only on Apple's new hardware, according to a new report. Slash Lane 16 years ago 137
Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less While the announcement of the iPad convinced numerous publishers to strong-arm Amazon into allowing them to sell e-books for the Kindle for more than $9.99, a new report says not every new bestseller on the iPad will carry a premium price. Slash Lane 16 years ago 22
Steve Jobs wins 'personality of the year' at Mobile World Congress Though Apple and its co-founder were not present at this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Steve Jobs took top honors at the event, being named "Mobile Industry Personality of the Year." Slash Lane 16 years ago 22
Steve Jobs agrees to collaborate on authorized biography - report For the first time ever, Steve Jobs will participate with an author who is writing a biography of the tech titan, according to The New York Times. Slash Lane 16 years ago 46
IBM plans Lotus for Apple iPad, e-reader eye strain explored IBM just released its Lotus software for the iPhone and has now turned its attention to the iPad, while a new article explores the facts and myths of LCD eye strain from reading books on devices like the iPad. Slash Lane 16 years ago 140
Bill Gates unimpressed by keyboard-less Apple iPad Microsoft founder Bill Gates, a longtime proponent of tablet-style computing and touchscreen devices, has said he is not impressed by what he's seen of Apple's iPad. Slash Lane 16 years ago 410
16GB iPad components estimated to cost Apple $219 Parts for Apple's forthcoming iPad, which will retail starting at $499, are estimated to cost the hardware maker as little as $219.35, a new analysis has calculated. Slash Lane 16 years ago 209
Apple seen extending exclusive iPhone deal with AT&T Two new analysts said Tuesday that the iPad-AT&T deal suggests Apple may extend its exclusive iPhone agreement through 2011, leaving the wireless provider as the sole carrier of the handset in the U.S. this year. Slash Lane 16 years ago 76
Apple's share of U.S. smartphone market grows to 25% - study A strong holiday quarter helped to grow Apple's share of the U.S. smartphone market by 1.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, giving the iPhone a 25.3 percent share of users, according to a new report. Slash Lane 16 years ago 100
Higher Amazon e-book prices expected to coincide with iPad launch Amazon and publisher Macmillan finalized their agreement for higher-priced e-books over the weekend. The deal is expected to serve as a template for other publishers, and the new prices should take effect in March, when Apple's iPad goes on sale. Slash Lane 16 years ago 19
IDC: Apple iPhone was No. 3 smartphone in 2009 with 14.4% of market Apple's smartphone market share increased by more than 5 percent in 2009 as total iPhone shipments surged by a massive 81.9 percent over 2008, a study released Thursday shows. Slash Lane 16 years ago 184
Two new hires are Apple's latest moves in mobile advertising Apple has followed up its purchase of online advertiser Quattro Wireless by recruiting two experienced mobile advertising employees for high-profile positions. Slash Lane 16 years ago 9
Apple iPad deal pushes another publisher to renegotiate with Amazon Days after Macmillan essentially forced Amazon to accept higher prices for its Kindle e-book titles, Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corp., said his publishing company HarperCollins is also in talks to increase titles beyond $9.99. Slash Lane 16 years ago 86
iPad appears at Grammys, hospitals eye Apple's new hardware As hospitals look at potential applications for Apple's newly announced iPad, the hardware made an appearance with comedian Stephen Colbert at Sunday's 52nd Grammy Awards. Slash Lane 16 years ago 90
Amazon concedes, grants $13-$15 e-book prices to Macmillan Days after Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad and implied e-book prices would go up, Amazon gave in to a standoff with book publisher Macmillan, raising prices to between $12.99 and $14.99. Slash Lane 16 years ago 73
