Apple's 3G iPod shuffle reviewed: a step too far
The iPod shuffle has taken on an unusual role in Apple's lineup both as its price leader and as an example of the company's efficiency in design. But with its third version now out the door, there may be signs Apple isn't sure of where to go next with its least expensive media player.
Apple's 3G iPod shuffle reviewed: a step too far
Apple's 3G iPod shuffle reviewed: a step too far
In its March eNews mailing to education users, Apple has revealed plans to offer a 17" iMac starting at $899, alongside its current 20" and 24" iMac models now being sold to the general public.
Apple announces 17" iMac for $899
Apple announces 17" iMac for $899
In its March eNews mailing to education users, Apple has revealed plans to offer a 17" iMac starting at $899, alongside its current 20" and 24" iMac models now being sold to the general public.
Apple announces 17" iMac for $899
Apple announces 17" iMac for $899
Apple this year will finally introduce video recording capabilities on at least one of its upcoming iPhone models, AppleInsider has been told.
Source: Apple's next-gen iPhone has video camera
Source: Apple's next-gen iPhone has video camera
A new report indicates that the next iPhone hardware release will offer "a significantly faster Internet connection," harmonizing with previous coverage of AT&T's network upgrade plans.
Apple's 2009 iPhone to support faster 3G networks - report
Apple's 2009 iPhone to support faster 3G networks - report
Tucked within Apple's iPhone 3.0 beta firmware are hardware strings that mention not one but two unreleased iPhone models as well as similar changes in store for the iPod touch.
iPhone 3.0 listings show four all-new iPhone, iPod touch models
iPhone 3.0 listings show four all-new iPhone, iPod touch models
IBM and Sun Microsystems, two companies that at one point in the 90s each danced around the idea of buying up Apple, are now discussing the option to merge together according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
Apple partners IBM and Sun consider merger
Apple partners IBM and Sun consider merger
Once only available through the Apple TV, HD movies can now be purchased or rented directly through iTunes on Macs and PCs.
Apple now offering HD movie purchases, rentals through iTunes
Apple now offering HD movie purchases, rentals through iTunes
This week, the gaming industry saw a challenger in the portable gaming market grow more powerful, and its name is iPhone. The platform's upcoming 3.0 software, which Apple previewed, includes new ways for game makers to make money, which may attract even more developers with even more serious offerings.
Apple Talks In-App Purchases, Game Devs Hear 'Cha-Ching'
Apple Talks In-App Purchases, Game Devs Hear 'Cha-Ching'
In a repeat performance of last year, security researcher Charlie Miller arrived at the CanSecWest conference this week with a prepared exploit to use in cracking Safari running on Mac OS X. Unsurprisingly, Miller was able to use his exploit to immediately win the event's "Pwn2Own" contest, generating headlines that suggested that Macs are inherently less secure, despite the fact that every browser involved in the contest failed on the first day.
Mac security researcher wins Pwn2Own contest with Safari hack
Mac security researcher wins Pwn2Own contest with Safari hack
A small Washington-based firm has been served with a cease-and-desist concerning two of its trademark applications, Flypod and Podium, that Apple says are likely to be confused with its own iPod trademark.
Apple issues cease-and-desist over "Podium," "Flypod" marks
Apple issues cease-and-desist over "Podium," "Flypod" marks
While the vast majority of smartphone makers are betting that beefed-up handset hardware alone will attract new feature phone users, Apple demonstrated Tuesday that software stands to be the biggest differentiating factor as the market matures, and is further distancing itself from rivals as a result.
Apple's iPhone 3.0 expands the 'yawning' competitive gap
Apple's iPhone 3.0 expands the 'yawning' competitive gap
Apple has posted the stream for the unveiling of its iPhone 3.0 software overhaul and its matching iPhone SDK.
Watch the QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 Software event
Watch the QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 Software event
The iPhoneophiles spoke and Apple listened; copy-and-paste will finally be heading to an iPhone near you this summer. But the real question many technology analysts are asking: Can Apple copy other features now in use by competing software providers and paste them into the supremely popular iPhone ecosystem?
Apple Tricks Out New iPhone OS
Apple Tricks Out New iPhone OS
Apple executives Scott Forstall, Phil Schiller and Greg Joswiak answered a series of questions from reporters about the iPhone 3.0 platform, providing some additional information outside of that presented in the prepared comments.
Apple on iPhone tethering, Flash support, and Copy & Paste
Apple on iPhone tethering, Flash support, and Copy & Paste
MacRumors published the highlights of the upcoming iPhone OS 3.0
The new iPhone OS 3.0 is available to all registered iPhone developers today as a free beta. Full release to customers will be this summer. OS 3.0 will be free for all iPhone users and a $9.95 upgrade for all iPod touch users. Most features will be available for the first-generation iPhone, although hardware limitations will prevent some features, such as MMS and stereo Bluetooth, from being added to those devices. Meanwhile, Apple also revealed that Bluetooth support can be activated in the 2nd generation iPod Touches.Highlights of Apple's iPhone OS 3.0 Preview: Copy and Paste, A2DP, MMS, Much More
At its preview of the new iPhone 3.0 platform, Apple has finally revealed sales figures for iPhones and iPod touch units together: 30 million devices. The company noted that it has sold 17 million iPhones, leaving 13 million iPod touch sales.
App Store audience hits 30 million users, 13M iPod touches sold
App Store audience hits 30 million users, 13M iPod touches sold
Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter.
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
The Mac web has been abuzz over the past few days regarding the possibility of an authentication or DRM chip included inside the headphones for Apple's new iPod shuffle released last week. After several days of investigation, explanations, and m...
No DRM in Headphones for New iPod Shuffle
No DRM in Headphones for New iPod Shuffle
Apple this weekend was hit with a media assault after reports suggested that a mysterious authentication chip in the third-generation iPod shuffle, responsible for supporting the player's new headphone-integrated playback controls, signaled a rogue attempt on the company's part to block third parties from developing their own replacement headphones for the device without paying a licensing fee.
Apple criticized for iPod shuffle's new 'authentication chip'
Apple criticized for iPod shuffle's new 'authentication chip'