Apple, AT&T mulling tiered data plans for next iPhone - report
Apple and its US wireless partner AT&T are discussing plans to potentially offer next-gen iPhone customers more data plan choices amid fears of losing their business during a time of economic hardship, according to a new report.
Apple, AT&T mulling tiered data plans for next iPhone - report
Apple, AT&T mulling tiered data plans for next iPhone - report
Speculation, rumor and unnamed sources: They're often the three main food groups of Apple blog chatter, and this week was no exception. Reportedly, Apple retail stores are getting ready to undergo a software-focused makeover, and Apple will start storing customer movies in the cloud. Meanwhile, the $99 iPhone rumor/prediction just won't die.
Apple Rumor Chitchat: Tea Leaves and Goat Entrails
Apple Rumor Chitchat: Tea Leaves and Goat Entrails
Microsoft has announced plans to dive into the challenging retail business with its own corporate-branded outlets to take on Apple's growing visibility among consumers.
Microsoft to open new retail stores like Apple
Microsoft to open new retail stores like Apple
Apple today released several security-related updates through Software Update and Apple's Support Downloads site.
Apple Releases Security Updates, Addresses Safari RSS Vulnerability
Apple Releases Security Updates, Addresses Safari RSS Vulnerability
Apple on Thursday afternoon released Security Update 2009-001 that, among other fixes, tackles the Safari RSS vulnerability made public last month. Also, a Java for Mac OS X update delivers security and compatibility improvements for users running Leopard or Tiger.
Apple fixes Safari RSS vulnerability, updates Java
Apple fixes Safari RSS vulnerability, updates Java
As part of a software-oriented reorganization of its worldwide retail chain, Apple plans to start highlighting some of the App Store's most popular offerings by equipping demo units with the shop's most downloaded games and applications on a regular basis.
Apple to showcase top iPhone apps, games at retail stores
Apple to showcase top iPhone apps, games at retail stores
ifoAppleStore reports that Apple will soon be revamping their retail stores to focus on software and the user experience rather than hardware.
Apple Retail Stores to Receive Facelift Highlighting Software
Apple Retail Stores to Receive Facelift Highlighting Software
Apple plans to rearrange the layout of its retail stores to place a greater emphasis on its consumer software offerings in an effort to convert even more customers to the Mac.
Apple Stores shifting focus to software in bid for switchers
Apple Stores shifting focus to software in bid for switchers
AppleInsider reports that Apple is developing an on-demand video service that would allow users to stream their purchased iTunes movies and TV shows from Apple's servers for playback on personal devices. The service, to be called iTunes Replay, wo...
'iTunes Replay' On-Demand Video Coming
'iTunes Replay' On-Demand Video Coming
Apple is believed to be wrapping up a new feature in iTunes 8 that will allow users to stream their iTunes video purchases directly from the company's servers for playback anywhere, anytime without eating up local storage.
Apple prepping iTunes Replay on-demand video service
Apple prepping iTunes Replay on-demand video service
Fans of the iPhone may not have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple could release three new versions of the popular mobile phone by the end of this year, suggests a research note from investment bank Canaccord Adams. The first, a 32 GB phone in multiple colors, is likely to arrive in the next six months.
Pears vs. Apples: Clone Wars Escalate
Pears vs. Apples: Clone Wars Escalate
Marvel Entertainment will help lead the way in exploring a brand-new frontier for content on the iTunes Store. Coming soon to an iPhone or iPod near you: motion comics.
Marvel to unleash digital comic books on iTunes
Marvel to unleash digital comic books on iTunes
The absence of multi-touch functionality on T-Mobile's Android-powered G1 smartphone may have been a casualty of Google's cordial relationship with Apple -- one which that search giant would rather not disrupt.
Multi-touch omitted from Android at Apple's request - report
Multi-touch omitted from Android at Apple's request - report
VentureBeat claims that Apple specifically asked Google not to use Multi-Touch in their Android platform and Google agreed. The report comes an unidentified member of the Android team:
Apple Asked Google Not to Use Multi-Touch in Android
Apple Asked Google Not to Use Multi-Touch in Android
Apple has begun surveying new Apple TV owners to get an idea for what customers usage habits are surrounding the digital media appliance. The email sent to some Apple TV owners reads:
Apple Surveying Apple TV Owners About Habits and Wants
Apple Surveying Apple TV Owners About Habits and Wants
Apple has set up an online survey to find out more about how recent buyers of Apple TV make use of their box and what they do and don't like about it in an effort to improve the system.
Apple survey to help shape future of Apple TV
Apple survey to help shape future of Apple TV
Apple has set up an online survey to find out more about how recent buyers of Apple TV make use of their box and what they do and don't like about it in an effort to improve the system.
Apple seeks user feedback on Apple TV
Apple seeks user feedback on Apple TV
Late last week, Apple issued a carrier settings update for iPhone users in the United States. While Apple provides few details on the contents of such updates, MobileCrunch discovered several image files in the new update package that appear to si...
Apple Issues Update Signaling iPhone Compatibility With AT&T's MicroCell
Apple Issues Update Signaling iPhone Compatibility With AT&T's MicroCell
As part of Apple's plans to help trim the footprint of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the new system will cease the customary installation of several gigabytes of printer drivers and instead load only the files necessary for existing devices, relying on Software Update to obtain new drivers in the future as needed.
Apple's Snow Leopard to load printer drivers on demand
Apple's Snow Leopard to load printer drivers on demand
Apple and China Mobile remain deadlocked in their negotiations to bring the iPhone to China, according to a new report that places the App Store at the center of the latest conflict.
Apple, China Mobile still struggling to reach iPhone deal
Apple, China Mobile still struggling to reach iPhone deal