Safari for Windows market share triples following SW Update push Apple Inc. saw its share of the Windows browser market triple immediately after it began encouraging users of the Microsoft operating system to download and install its Safari web browser through the widely deployed Apple Software Update mechanism, according to a new report. Slash Lane 18 years ago 55
Apple plans retail tweaks as Fenway teaser appears in Boston Apple is tweaking the titles and attire of its retail staff, equipping store managers with "magic iPhones," and preparing for "opening day" at its latest flagship location in downtown Boston (the facade of which was recently shrouded in a replica Green Monster). Slash Lane 18 years ago 23
Report: Apple places order for 24-25 million 3G iPhones Long-time iPod manufacturer and current iPhone builder Foxconn Electronics has been selected by Apple to assemble the company's upcoming 3G iPhone handset, with volume shipments expected to begin this June, says a new report out of the Far East. Slash Lane 18 years ago 76
Apple's ultra-thin MacBook Air also slim on profits? In its determination to deliver the world's thinnest notebook, Apple admitted to sacrificing some speed and versatility, but a new analysis suggests that it may have given up some early profits as well. Slash Lane 18 years ago 68
O2 iPhone boost; Jobs interview tonight; 10.5.3; AT&T adds 1.3m A recent iPhone price cut in the UK has spurred sellouts at O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores. Meanwhile, an interview with Steve Jobs will air tonight as part of a documentary on Pixar; Apple has pushed out a new build of Mac OS X 10.5.3; and AT&T added another 1.3 million subscribers in the first quarter. Slash Lane 18 years ago 19
Citigroup, RBC raise Apple estimates ahead of earnings call Investment banks Citigroup and RBC Capital Markets have both raised their outlook for Apple's second fiscal quarter, saying they expect the company to announce Wednesday revenues of more than $7 billion on sales of over 2 million Mac systems. Slash Lane 18 years ago 27
Apple tweaks Software Update for Windows following uproar Apple has made changes to the latest version of its Software Update mechanism for Windows PCs after being lambasted for using the application as a trojan horse to gain an advantage in the battle for share of the web browser market. Slash Lane 18 years ago 51
Apple files for patents on laser-based head-mounted displays A new series of patent filings by Apple outlines attempts to modernize head-mounted displays (HMDs) that can be plugged into iPods or iPhones by decoupling the image generation components from the headsets themselves, which would pave the way for more lightweight and comfortable designs. Slash Lane 18 years ago 41
Report waves caution at shadiness of would-be Mac clone maker [u x2] A brief investigation into Psystar Corporation reveals the self-proclaimed Mac cloner maker to have no operating history prior to this week, and further suggests the company may be little more than one-man basement operation. Slash Lane 18 years ago 108
Blockbuster bids over $1B for Circuit City, looks to rival Apple stores Movie rental house Blockbuster has made an unsolicited takeover bid for struggling electronics retailer Circuit City, a move that aims to combine the stores of both companies into "a game-changing retail concept" akin to Apple Inc.'s widely successful international retail operation. Slash Lane 18 years ago 50
Blockbuster said to be developing Apple TV rival In the latest bid to revitalize its fading brand amongst a flood of new competitors, movie rental house Blockbuster is said to be developing a set-top device for streaming films directly to TV sets. Slash Lane 18 years ago 58
Report: Apple prepping Australia for June (3G?) iPhone arrival A debatable report out of one of Australia's largest Apple communities this week claims the wheels are in motion to launch the iPhone in the region this June, and that a 3G model is likely to take center stage. Slash Lane 18 years ago 54
Piper: German iPhone cut clearing inventory ahead of 3G launch Investment bank Piper Jaffray said Friday it has confirmed a T-Mobile Germany price cut on the 8GB iPhone from €399 to €99, adding that it's a sign Apple is looking to drain existing inventories ahead of 3G iPhone launch no later than June. Slash Lane 18 years ago 17
Adobe: 64-bit Mac Creative Suite apps won't happen till v5.0 Adobe's plans to deliver 64-bit Photoshop support as part of the upcoming release of its Creative Suite 4.0 software bundle for Windows PCs, but Mac users will have to wait till version 5.0 to see the same treatment. Slash Lane 18 years ago 100
Apple's new campus may fall behind schedule Apple is in danger of watching plans for its second Cupertino-based campus fall behind schedule, according to a new report, which notes that the company has yet to file the paper work necessary to begin construction efforts. Slash Lane 18 years ago 18
Apple rapidly seeding Mac OS X 10.5.3 test builds The next security and maintenance release for Apple's Leopard operating system could arrive sooner than later if the company maintains its current cadence, which has seen two successive pre-release builds land in the hands of developers in just five days. Slash Lane 18 years ago 32
Apple hit with another "millions of colors" lawsuit Just days after settling a lawsuit in which it was charged with misrepresenting the quality of its notebook screens, Apple Inc. has been hit with a second class-action suit rife with similar allegations over one of its iMac displays. Slash Lane 18 years ago 133
Apple developing full-fledged digital lifestyle fitness companion Electronics maker Apple Inc. is developing a digital fitness companion system based around its iPhone and iPod touch players aimed a helping americans, and folks in general, live a healthier and more fit lifestyle. Slash Lane 18 years ago 61
Apple settles "millions of colors" class-action lawsuit Apple has settled with two professional photographers who had charged the company with falsely advertising the quality and capabilities of its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook displays. Slash Lane 18 years ago 121
Microsoft hints at Office, voice recognition iPhone apps Microsoft Corp. has been taking a long hard look at Apple's iPhone software developers kit (SDK) since it was released earlier this month in hopes of profiting from the thriving mobile platform by releasing a few native applications of its own. Slash Lane 18 years ago 67
Update enables Time Machine backups to AirPort Extreme USB drives A software update released Wednesday allows Apple's Time Machine software to perform backups to external USB drives connected to AirPort Extreme 802.11n Base Stations, essentially replicating the behavior of the company's Time Capsule appliance. Slash Lane 18 years ago 64
iPhone's Safari already the No. 1 US mobile browser, says firm The mobile version of Safari packaged as standard on each iPhone has already scaled the charts to emerge as the No. 2 mobile web browser in the UK and the No. 1 mobile web browser in the US, according to a new report. Slash Lane 18 years ago 8
Apple sued over foundation to iPod + iTunes franchise ZapMedia Services, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., claiming to have conceived the underlying principles of the iPod + iTunes franchise a full two years before the first iPod went on sale. Slash Lane 18 years ago 43
"Too much interest" in iPhone SDK presents challenges Apple Inc. is facing a rather inviting problem in the wake of last week's iPhone SDK announcement, and one that the company is all too familiar with — a response so overwhelming that it raises questions over how well the firm is prepared to handle the resulting demand. Slash Lane 18 years ago 47
