Inside Apple's move to open up SMS-style messaging to non-mobile clients

Apple unveiled a new iMessaging app that brings SMS-style messaging to iOS devices that lack a mobile data connection, such as WiFi-only iPads and the iPod touch. The technology behind the software presents several advantages for mobile devices over offerings from rival Google and Microsoft, and is also likely to soon find its way to iChat on Mac.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 67

Pranksters affix Windows logo to upcoming Hamburg Apple Store

A group of pranksters disguised themselves as construction workers on Saturday in order to post a Windows logo onto the facade of a future Apple Store in Hamburg, Germany.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 103

Microsoft rumored to announce subscription TV service as Apple's iCloud looms

A new rumor claims Microsoft will announce an Xbox LIVE subscription TV service next week at the E3 conference on the heels of Apple's unveiling of its iCloud service.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 92

Launch of Apple's iCloud predicted to cause 'collateral damage' on RIM

The anticipated ability of Apple's iCloud network to take some processing and traffic burdens from wireless carriers' networks has been predicted by one analyst to cause "collateral damage" for rival handset maker Research in Motion.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 54

Microsoft demonstrates Windows 8 with HTML5 apps

Microsoft has provided a look at how it plans to bring Windows to more mobile devices in the future, leveraging ARM processors and using HTML5 as the basis of a new app platform.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 177

Nokia denies $19B Microsoft purchase, but rumored deal viewed as boon for Apple

Nokia reacted quickly on Wednesday to a report claiming its phone business was acquired by Microsoft for $19 billion, calling it "baseless." But one Wall Street analyst had another word to describe a hypothetical deal between the two companies, at least for Apple investors: "heaven."

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 50

Prominent hedge fund manager calls for Microsoft's Ballmer to step down

Influential hedge fund manager David Einhorn called Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer "the biggest overhang" on the company's stock at an investment conference on Wednesday, saying he should step aside and "give someone else a chance."

Josh Ong 15 years ago 117

Microsoft retracts Ballmer's Windows 8 in 2012 comments

After Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer appeared to confirm earlier this week that the next generation of Windows will arrive next year, a spokesperson has clarified the comments as "a misstatement."

Josh Ong 15 years ago 70

New Barnes & Noble Nook; Kindle 3G with ads; Windows Phone 'Mango' preview

Both Barnes & Noble and Amazon announced new versions of their e-readers on Tuesday: a touchscreen e-ink Nook and a Kindle 3G with "special offers," in an ongoing price war, while Microsoft previewed the "Mango" update to its Windows Phone 7 operating system.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 36

Microsoft says next-gen Windows systems coming next year

Speaking at a developer forum in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed plans for a 2012 launch of the "next generation of Windows systems," which will include Windows 8 slates and tablets.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 65

Microsoft, handset makers take "App Store" trademark fight to EU

Microsoft and several major handset makers, including HTC, Nokia and Sony Ericsson, are now opposing Apple's trademark of the term "App Store" in the European Union for being generic.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 55

NPD: iPad cannibalization of PC market has slowed

A new report from market research firm NPD claims that the iPad's cannibalization of the PC market has slowed, as new purchasers of the device are less likely to have forgone a PC purchase than were early adopters.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 41

Microsoft confirms $8.5B acquisition of communications service Skype

Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that it plans to acquire Internet communications service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash to support services like Xbox and Windows Phone.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 174

Microsoft rumored to buy Skype for $8 billion; Skype for Mac fixed

Microsoft is finalizing negotiations to acquire Skype for as much as $8 billion, according to a new report. Meanwhile, a new version of Skype for Mac has been released, fixing a critical vulnerability.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 48

Microsoft aims to woo developers to Windows Phone with iOS porting tool

In a bid to attract developers from Apple's ecosystem, Microsoft has released an iOS to Windows Phone 7 API mapping tool meant to help developers port their iPhone apps to the Windows Phone platform.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 40

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