Amazon has sold 'millions' of Kindles, overall sales increase 42% After Apple unveiled its iPad and iBookstore, Amazon announced its fourth quarter earnings this week, with sales increasing 42 percent and Kindle e-book sales accounting for more than a third of total book sales. Slash Lane 16 years ago 128
Apple investigating advanced displays, motion sensing headset New patent applications from Apple this week reveal an accelerometer-equipped wireless headset and new display technology with superior LED backlighting and improved ambient light detection. Slash Lane 16 years ago 5
Tablet rumors: TV subscription talks stall, Verizon preps for 'big day' With just a day to go until Apple's much anticipated media event, tablet rumors continue to swell, with reports of TV networks balking at Apple's proposed subscription plan, and claims of Verizon employees preparing for a "big day" Wednesday. Slash Lane 16 years ago 208
Analytics firm spots 50 suspected Apple tablets running iPhone OS 3.2 About 50 devices matching the characteristics of Apple's forthcoming tablet have been tracked from the company's Cupertino, Calif., campus, with the devices reportedly being used to test iPhone applications. Slash Lane 16 years ago 132
Google CEO Schmidt downplays perceived rivalry with Apple Despite the fact that Google and Apple have been at odds of late as the two companies compete in more markets, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said this week that he has a "special spot" for Apple in his heart. Slash Lane 16 years ago 49
Apple exploring solar power, parking assistance, kinematic input Future products from Apple could be powered by the sun, might help you find a quick and easy parking spot for your car, and could interpret three-dimensional force-based "gestures" with your mouse. Slash Lane 16 years ago 14
Apple, Microsoft in talks to make Bing default iPhone search - report Once bitter rivals in the PC landscape, Apple and Microsoft could now partner to make Bing the default search engine of the iPhone, in an effort to counter the market dominance of search giant Google. Slash Lane 16 years ago 79
Apple's tablet announcement: games could be a focus, music unlikely With Apple expected to introduce the long-awaited tablet next week, the company's content partners will likely play a part in the unveiling. While there is an indication games might play an important role in the presentation, music labels are not expected to be a major presence. Slash Lane 16 years ago 82
AMOLED display seen as unlikely for Apple tablet - report Given their high cost and a lack of supply in the 10.1-inch size, AMOLED displays are highly unlikely to be a part of Apple's forthcoming touchscreen tablet, a new report has concluded. Slash Lane 16 years ago 77
First week Google Nexus One sales a disappointing 20,000 - estimate After much hype, the launch of Google's self-sold Nexus One smartphone managed an estimated 20,000 sales in its first week, well behind not only Apple's iPhone, but also competing Android-based handsets. Slash Lane 16 years ago 63
Apple exploring home power system, mood sensing media software More new patent applications from Apple this week show a potential device that would analyze and control the power consumption of electronic devices within a home, and a method for sensing a user's mood and choosing media based on their emotional state. Slash Lane 16 years ago 35
ARM-powered Apple tablet called 'iPhone on steroids' Clues on Apple's forthcoming tablet continue to surface as the device is expected to debut this month, with a new report referring to the device as an "iPhone on steroids." Slash Lane 16 years ago 155
Apple corners market on 10.1-inch LCD, OLED screens - report Availability of 10.1-inch multi-touch LCD and OLED display panels from Asian suppliers is said to be nonexistent, as one designer has claimed Apple "pre-ordered them all." Slash Lane 16 years ago 77
Apple tablet to come wrapped in aluminum enclosure - report Touchscreen panels for Apple's forthcoming tablet have begun shipping, and aluminum casings are expected to arrive next month, sources allegedly told Reuters. Slash Lane 16 years ago 116
AT&T to release Android, WebOS devices & new app platform AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the U.S., revealed on Wednesday plans to launch its first five Android-based handsets in the first half of 2010, two WebOS devices, and a new mobile application platform for non-smartphones. Slash Lane 16 years ago 95
Apple likely to delay rollout of Windows 7 support Apple is likely to miss a self-imposed deadline for delivering support for Microsoft's latest operating system to Mac users running its Boot Camp dual booting software. Slash Lane 16 years ago 76
O2 says iPhone strained London network as China sales top 300K U.S.-based AT&T isn't the only wireless carrier to see its network come under heavy strain due to the popularity of the iPhone. Meanwhile, Apple's official provider for the handset in China this week reportedly reached the 300,000 unit sales mark. Slash Lane 16 years ago 27
Apple believed to have sold over 11 million iPhones this quarter Apple come next month is expected to announce — by far — the most successful quarter for iPhone sales in the handset's history, according to one Wall Street analyst who raised his price target on the company to $260 per share. Slash Lane 16 years ago 23
'Unreal' 3D game engine demonstrated on Apple's iPhone A version of the same advanced game engine that powers popular titles like Gears of War 2 has been demonstrated on the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch. Slash Lane 16 years ago 87
Apple surprised by App Store success as Tapulous claims $1M/mo iPhone game maker Tapulous now earns nearly $1 million per month in sales from the App Store. It's just another example of the store's incredible success — which allegedly even caught Apple off guard. Slash Lane 16 years ago 23
WWDC 2010, iPhone announcement rumored for June 28-July 2 A calendar listing for San Francisco's Moscone Center has led to speculation that Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference will coincide with the three-year anniversary of the original iPhone's launch. Slash Lane 16 years ago 41
Apple's iPhone commands 46% of Japanese smartphone market Nearly half of all domestic smartphone users have turned to the iPhone in Japan, giving Apple a dominant position in the market, according to a new study. Slash Lane 16 years ago 68
Apple introduces iTunes Movie Bundles, iPhone holiday TV spot A new holiday-themed iPhone advertisement presents a spin on the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" with App Store software, and discounted movie bundles have come to iTunes. Slash Lane 16 years ago 30
Microsoft brings Bing to iPhone, RedLaser tops $1M in revenue Microsoft's search engine, Bing, now has its own application on the App Store that allows voice search, location finder, maps access and more; and the popular RedLaser app has earned more than $1 million in revenue. Slash Lane 16 years ago 100
