New Apple hire fights back in countersuit against IBM
The tug of war over the future of Mark Papermaster, an executive hired away from his post at IBM to head up Apple's handheld efforts, got a bit nastier on Thursday when the microprocessor expert countered a lawsuit from his former employer with one of his own.
New Apple hire fights back in countersuit against IBM
New Apple hire fights back in countersuit against IBM
Apple is facing yet another lawsuit over the performance of its iPhone 3G on AT&T's network but with added allegations that the company is ignoring the occurrence of hairline cracks in the handset's enclosure.
Apple sued over hairline cracks in iPhone 3G casings
Apple sued over hairline cracks in iPhone 3G casings
As the United States gets ready for its upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, retail organizations are gearing up for their annual Black Friday sales. This year, though, they face a difficult economic climate, and many consumers may be especially tight with their cash this time around. Some retailers -- especially those that sell consumer electronics -- are expected to cut prices even deeper than usual.
Apple on Black Friday: Blowout Bonanza or Business as Usual
Apple on Black Friday: Blowout Bonanza or Business as Usual
A single listing on the Apple's career pages suggests the company has pledged itself to releasing the iPhone in China, one of its most elusive markets.
Apple job listing hints at iPhone nearing China launch
Apple job listing hints at iPhone nearing China launch
Apple has released a new version of Safari 3.2 through the Mac OS X Software Update. The latest version of Safari provides improved security as well as protection from phishing websites:
Apple Releases Safari 3.2 with Improved Security, Anti-Phishing
Apple Releases Safari 3.2 with Improved Security, Anti-Phishing
Apple on Thursday afternoon released Safari 3.2, a recommended update for all Safari users that delivers protection from fraudulent phishing websites and better identification of online businesses.
Apple releases Safari 3.2 with phishing protection
Apple releases Safari 3.2 with phishing protection
Apple is unhappy with the search experience on its mobile products and may be looking to develop a more approachable interface that could be grafted on top of existing technologies like Google search, according to a published report.
Apple could be tailoring its own search engine wrapper
Apple could be tailoring its own search engine wrapper
Four months ago, the analyst consensus estimate for 2009 had Apple earning $6.36 in EPS on approximately $40 billion in revenue. Since that time, the economy has gone through a major financial crisis, which has led many analysts to revise their estimates down quite dramatically.
Apple could beat 2009 revenue consensus by $900m per quarter
Apple could beat 2009 revenue consensus by $900m per quarter
Apple continues to file for patents on a versatile docking station that would be ideal for a tablet computer larger than the iPhone and offer the option of charging the device through either metal contacts or induction.
Apple pushing for patent on versatile tablet docking station
Apple pushing for patent on versatile tablet docking station
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Steve Jobs acknowledged that the iPhone and iPod touch may emerge as really viable devices in the mobile games market this holiday season.
Apple Positioning iPhone and iPod Touch as Mobile Gaming Devices
Apple Positioning iPhone and iPod Touch as Mobile Gaming Devices
Barclay's Ben Reitzes safely predicts that Apple will offer Black Friday sales this year, including $100 price reductions on at least a few Mac models. Apple has regularly participated in sales on the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) for a...
Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales
Apple Likely to Offer Black Friday Sales
A series of statements made in court filings by tentative iPod & iPhone chief Mark Papermaster and those who recruited him at Apple show that the company at first considered him a secondary pick. They also reveal that IBM's own management has partly contradicted its stance on whether the executive could leave.
Docs show Apple failed to find ideal successor for iPod chief
Docs show Apple failed to find ideal successor for iPod chief
CNet reports that LG Display, Sharp, and Chunghwa Picture Tubes pled guilty to criminal charges for LCD price-fixing and agreed to pay $585 million in fines.
Apple Affected by LCD Price Fixing by LG, Sharp, Chunghwa
Apple Affected by LCD Price Fixing by LG, Sharp, Chunghwa
One of the primary focuses of Apple's upcoming Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update will be to improve the reliability of data syncing between the company's MobileMe Internet service and users on notebook computers or slower networks.
Apple improving Mobile Me synching in Mac OS X 10.5.6
Apple improving Mobile Me synching in Mac OS X 10.5.6
With Black Friday sale information from rival PC vendors beginning to leak online, experts at Barclays Capital say they expect Apple to counter the promotions with a more aggressive than usual one-day sale, offering deep discounts on a number of Mac models.
Apple may launch most aggressive Black Friday sale yet
Apple may launch most aggressive Black Friday sale yet
Apple is still hard at work on the next version of Mac OS X 10.5.6 according to published reports on the internet.
Apple Focusing on MobileMe Improvements in Latest 10.5.6 Builds
Apple Focusing on MobileMe Improvements in Latest 10.5.6 Builds
While other consumer electronics makers are headed for a rough holiday season, two standouts in the industry are expected to rise above the rest -- Apple and Dell. A survey by ChangeWave concluded that the U.S. is on the brink of experiencing a massive breakdown in consumer spending just in time for the holiday season.
Apple, Dell to Grab Bigger Slices of Smaller Holiday Pie
Apple, Dell to Grab Bigger Slices of Smaller Holiday Pie
One report is suggesting that Apple will not only expand iPhone sales to Costco but cut pricing at the same time. In a more confirmed price drop, Apple is now touting $5 movie purchases as a regular feature. Also, Google has launched its own video chat feature and has started tracking the spread of the flu through searches.
$149 Costco iPhone rumor, $5 iTunes movies, Gmail AV chat
$149 Costco iPhone rumor, $5 iTunes movies, Gmail AV chat
&pageNumbeWhile global economic woes certainly aren't good news for retailers this holiday season, a report by Reuters suggests a silver lining for Apple: its key competitors may be hit even harder.
Apple may benefit from slowing economy
Apple may benefit from slowing economy
The vice president in charge of Apple's enterprise sales for the past four years is leaving the Mac maker and will not be replaced, according to a published report.
Departing Apple enterprise sales chief won't be replaced
Departing Apple enterprise sales chief won't be replaced