Following Apple, RIM hopes to grow its presence in China
As Apple's iPhone prepares for its debut in China later this year, competing handset maker Research in Motion is also pushing for its BlackBerry line to expand to 3G in the nation of over one billion.
Following Apple, RIM hopes to grow its presence in China
Following Apple, RIM hopes to grow its presence in China
AppleInsider reports that Apple began seeding Mac OS X 10.6.1, the first maintenance update to Snow Leopard, earlier this week to a select group of developers. MacRumors can confirm that it received similar word earlier this week that Apple had open...
Apple Begins Seeding Mac OS X 10.6.1 for Testing
Apple Begins Seeding Mac OS X 10.6.1 for Testing
Apple is moving quickly to patch holes and repair incompatibilities within Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, having already providing some developers with betas of the first maintenance and security update planned for the new operating system.
Apple already testing Mac OS X 10.6.1 Update
Apple already testing Mac OS X 10.6.1 Update
While Snow Leopard makes a number of improvements to Apple's Mac OS X machines, for those who have kept Adobe Flash up to date, installing the new operating system will reportedly downgrade the software.
Apple's Snow Leopard upgrades Mac OS X, downgrades Flash
Apple's Snow Leopard upgrades Mac OS X, downgrades Flash
Apple is rumored to have struck a deal with the music industry and obtained the right to sell ready-made ringtones, and company officials are reportedly rushing to have them available for next week's event.
Apple rushing to release "ready-made ringtones" - report
Apple rushing to release "ready-made ringtones" - report
CNET reports that Apple has obtained the rights to distribute pre-cut ringtones via iTunes and is rushing to have the feature enabled in time for next Wednesday's media event.
Apple to Launch Pre-Cut Ringtones at Next Week's Media Event
Apple to Launch Pre-Cut Ringtones at Next Week's Media Event
The Loop reports that very reliable sources are claiming that there will be no update to the Apple TV at next Wednesday's media event in San Francisco.
No Apple TV Refresh at Next Week's Media Event
No Apple TV Refresh at Next Week's Media Event
Disputing a prediction that an upgraded Apple TV could make an appearance at next week's media-centric product unveiling, a new report states that the event will stay true to its tagline: Only rock and roll.
Possible Sept. 9 Apple TV refresh report rebuffed
Possible Sept. 9 Apple TV refresh report rebuffed
A new report alleges that a large on-screen digital keyboard could be a sign that Snow Leopard sets the stage for Apple's upcoming tablet device; and Apple rejected an App Store submission for its chat bubbles.
Snow Leopard touchscreen "evidence," trademarked Apple chat bubbles
Snow Leopard touchscreen "evidence," trademarked Apple chat bubbles
BusinessWeek reports on a note from Wedge Partners research analyst Matt Mathison, who believes that Apple is looking to make a deal with Chinese retailer Di Xing Tong to offer iPhones that could be unlocked for use on the network of China Mobile, th...
Apple Looking to Bypass Chinese Carriers by Selling Unlockable iPhones Through Retailers
Apple Looking to Bypass Chinese Carriers by Selling Unlockable iPhones Through Retailers
With Apple's Mac home market share tripling in the past five years, Microsoft has fought back with its own advertising campaigns attacking Apple for the first time, a move one analyst sees as a mistake.
Microsoft's fight against Apple ads seen as waste of money
Microsoft's fight against Apple ads seen as waste of money
The news for Apple investors is mixed this week, and the company's stock prices reflect that uncertainty. You'd think Apple's share prices would skyrocket at the news that Apple has finally cracked the China market, and a report that it might cut a deal with Verizon. Or at the news that Mac sales in the enterprise are growing. Instead, Apple's share were down.
Apple's Holding Half a Glass
Apple's Holding Half a Glass
Changing an earlier prediction that surprise announcements would not occur, a Wall Street analyst released a second note Tuesday suggesting an Apple TV upgrade could debut at next week's event.
Signs point to possible Apple TV upgrade at Sept. 9 event
Signs point to possible Apple TV upgrade at Sept. 9 event
Microsoft announced Tuesday that hardware equipped with Windows Mobile 6.5, its latest smartphone platform to compete with Apple's iPhone, will be available to consumers on Oct. 6.
Windows Mobile 6.5 to take on Apple's iPhone starting Oct. 6
Windows Mobile 6.5 to take on Apple's iPhone starting Oct. 6
When Apple's iPhone enters the Chinese cell phone market later this year in a non-exclusive deal with China Unicom, it could only be the beginning, as the handset maker reportedly already has its sights set on another carrier.
With China Unicom deal official, Apple turns to China Mobile
With China Unicom deal official, Apple turns to China Mobile
Wall Street analysts are divided on whether Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will appear at next week's iPod-centric event, as another firm has said his presence would be a welcome surprise, but is not anticipated.
Another take: Steve Jobs appearance not expected Sept. 9
Another take: Steve Jobs appearance not expected Sept. 9
With so many seemingly concrete rumors tied to Apple's Sept. 9 event, one Wall Street analyst doesn't expect any big surprises from the iPod maker, except the appearance of the company's co-founder.
Highlight of Apple's Sept. 9 event predicted to be Steve Jobs
Highlight of Apple's Sept. 9 event predicted to be Steve Jobs
A new report questions whether obtaining the iPhone was a good deal for AT&T; and Grand Theft Auto, one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, is coming to the iPhone this fall.
Inside Apple's contract with AT&T, GTA headed to iPhone
Inside Apple's contract with AT&T, GTA headed to iPhone
CrunchGear reports that invitations for Apple's September 9th media event have been issued. Apple has chosen It's only rock and roll, but we like it, a take on the Rolling Stones song It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It), as the tag line for ...
Apple Issues Invitations for September 9th Media Event
Apple Issues Invitations for September 9th Media Event
The Huffington Post reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating possible illegal insider trading of shares of Apple stock. Insider trading, or the buying and selling of stock by those with access to information no...
SEC Investigating Insider Trading of Apple Stock
SEC Investigating Insider Trading of Apple Stock