Apple lawyers issue cease-and-desist letter over $100K tablet 'bounty'

A Web site offering up to $100,000 for details on Apple's forthcoming tablet has been asked by the Cupertino, Calif., company's lawyers to stop, alleging the "bounty" is in violation of California laws protecting trade secrets.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 57

Apple investigating iPhone stylus input, contextual user interfaces

New patent applications revealed this week show Apple has investigated creating a stylus for use on a touch-sensitive panel like the iPhone, and creating dynamic user interfaces for mobile devices that would adapt to location and use.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 21

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

France Telecom exec implies Apple tablet to have 3G, Web cam [u]

An executive with wireless operator France Telecom suggested in an interview Monday that Apple will soon release a tablet equipped with a Web cam, and Orange customers across Europe will be able to use the device.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 100

Apple tablet may ship with multi-touch version of iWork

Apple has reportedly spent a considerable amount of time in recent years working on a version of its iWork productivity suite that could be controlled solely through the use of complex multi-touch gestures, making it well-suited for inclusion on the company's forthcoming tablet device.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 172

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

CES: Skiff, Que, Notion Ink e-readers take spotlight

Three new e-reader devices — Skiff, Que and Notion Ink — have made their debut at CES, as Apple is rumored to introduce a multimedia tablet that will also offer print content.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 63

CES: Dell previews 5-inch tablet concept akin to large iPod touch

Piggybacking on industry-wide excitement over an expected Apple tablet unveiling later this month, rival Dell used a portion of its presentation at CES on Thursday to flaunt its own tiny tablet concept that's been brewing in its labs.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 57

Apple investigates slimmer, lighter dual-function touchscreens

A new patent application revealed this week suggests Apple is looking to improve its touchscreen displays with technology that could make them thinner, lighter and brighter.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 22

Apple tablet speculation: production costs, internal components

With a rumored Jan. 27 event fast approaching, speculation regarding Apple's still-unannounced tablet continues to mount. This week, one analyst shared alleged information on the device's internal components, while another attempted to project the cost of its parts.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 68

CES: Microsoft, HP introduce touchscreen 'slate PC'

During his keynote at CES Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled a new touchscreen tablet from HP running Windows 7, dubbed a "slate PC."

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 243

Former Apple marketing manager describes company's 'controlled leaks'

As vague "unidentified sources" continue to leak information about Apple's forthcoming tablet device, the company's former marketing manager has revealed supposed secrets on how the Cupertino, Calif., company operates.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 50

Another report claims Jan. debut, Mar. sale for Apple tablet

More evidence surfaced this week to suggest that Apple will introduce its touchscreen tablet this month and make it available for sale in March.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 41

Microsoft, HP to introduce touchscreen tablet Wed. - report

Previously seen only as a leaked concept, Microsoft and HP could unveil the dual-screen, book-like touchscreen device known as the Courier Wednesday at CES.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 167

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