Microsoft reportedly blocked data center guru's move to Apple

Microsoft allegedly blocked its former data center manager from joining Apple after reportedly being hired by the company in April to oversee iCloud operations.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 36

iTunes Match beta reset on Thursday points to imminent launch

Apple notified developers on Wednesday evening that it will reset iTunes Match beta accounts on Oct. 27th in order to improve the "overall quality and reliability" of the service ahead of its upcoming public launch.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 31

Apple planning solar farm opposite NC data center

Local permits reveal that Apple is looking to build a solar farm across from its massive data center in Maiden, N.C., a move that could address criticisms environmental groups have leveled at the company.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 62

Dropbox rejected nine-figure buyout offer from Apple in 2009

Cloud-based file storage service Dropbox turned down a multi-million-dollar offer from Apple and a personal pitch from Steve Jobs in 2009, a new profile of the company has revealed.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 123

MobileMe users experience issues in Apple's transition to iCloud

The inability of users to merge their Apple IDs has created a myriad of potential problems for some making the transition from MobileMe to its replacement, iCloud.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 95

Apple in talks to add streaming Hollywood movies to iCloud

Apple is said to be involved in negotiations with Hollywood movie studios in an effort to give customers the ability to stream movies they own to devices like an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 17

Apple TV gets AirPlay mirroring, Photo Stream, NHL and WSJ Live

Apple released a software update for its second-generation Apple TV on Wednesday offering support for iOS 5 features like AirPlay mirroring and Photo Stream, along with new channels from content producers.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 51

Apple issues Mac OS X 10.7.2 update with iCloud support

Apple's iCloud roll-out on Wednesday also features an update to its Lion operating system in the form of Mac OS X 10.7.2, bringing support for new cloud-based services like syncing, Back to My Mac, and Find My Mac.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 82

Apple releases Find My Friends, AirPort Utility apps for iOS 5

Continuing to debut iCloud-powered software and new features for iOS 5, Apple on Wednesday released Find My Friends and AirPort Utility on the App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 45

Apple's iCloud.com website now available with iWork, Find My iPhone

As part of Wednesday's roll-out of iOS 5 and the iCloud functionality heavily integrated within it, Apple also brought online its iCloud.com website.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 47

Apple issues iTunes 10.5.1 beta 1 to developers to test iTunes Match

Following the public release of iTunes 10.5 with support for iOS 5 devices, Apple also privately released iTunes 10.5.1 to its developer community, allowing them to test the forthcoming iTunes Match service.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 6

Apple releases iTunes 10.5 with support for iOS 5 wireless syncing

Apple on Tuesday released iTunes 10.5 for both Mac and PC, bringing with it support for wirelessly syncing with devices running the soon-to-be-released iOS 5.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 70

Movie studios to launch own cloud service as Apple readies iCloud

In a move to encourage customers to buy movies rather than rent or stream, studios are planning to launch cloud-based services to compete with digital media rental outlets, like Apple's iCloud-enhanced iTunes.

Chris Smith 14 years ago 76

Mac OS X Lion and iTunes to get iCloud updates ahead of iOS

Mac OS X Lion and iTunes users next week will reportedly gain access to Apple's new iCloud software a day or so prior to the launch of iOS 5.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 52

Apple invites developers to submit iOS 5, iCloud-enabled Lion apps

Apple on Wednesday put a call out to developers, encouraging them to submit their updated applications built for iOS 5 and iCloud, set to launch in one week.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 3

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