Review roundup: Zune HD plays catchup to iPod touch
Though the new Zune HD portable media player from Microsoft is garnering mostly positive reviews, critics say it's likely too little, too late against Apple's dominant iPod touch.
Review roundup: Zune HD plays catchup to iPod touch
Review roundup: Zune HD plays catchup to iPod touch
Numerous iPod classic users have reported problems with the latest update to iTunes, released last week, with claims of crashes when attempting to sync the media player.
Users report iPod classic issues after iTunes 9 update
Users report iPod classic issues after iTunes 9 update
A new test proves Apple's claims of a 50 percent faster iPod touch; the iPhone does OK in a radiation emission test; and Google Chrome is updated, but still no Mac release in sight.
iPod touch speed tests; iPhone radiation; Google Chrome Mac
iPod touch speed tests; iPhone radiation; Google Chrome Mac
A new report alleges that Apple intends to release new iMacs and MacBooks very soon -- in a matter of weeks -- to refresh its lineup before the holiday season.
Apple predicted to release new iMacs, MacBooks in weeks
Apple predicted to release new iMacs, MacBooks in weeks
Apple has begun construction of a new retail store along the upscale Greenwich Avenue in Connecticut, and AppleInsider has exclusive photos of the new location.
Apple to open retail store in U.S. hedge fund capital
Apple to open retail store in U.S. hedge fund capital
At Apple's It's Only Rock and Roll media event last week, the company introduced new iPod touch models with 32 GB and 64 GB capacities, advertising the devices as offering up to 50 percent faster performance. Macworld has performed speed tests c...
iPod Touch Speed Tests Confirm Apple's Claims of 'Up to 50% Faster Performance'
iPod Touch Speed Tests Confirm Apple's Claims of 'Up to 50% Faster Performance'
Apple makes its money selling hardware while Microsoft's revenues are from software. Yet in the mobile device war heating up between the iPod touch and the Zune HD, Microsoft is focusing on hardware features while Apple is shifting its marketing attention toward the iPod's vast library of third party software, particularly games.
Apple, Microsoft trade places selling iPod touch and Zune HD
Apple, Microsoft trade places selling iPod touch and Zune HD
Apple today announced that Bruce Sewell, former general counsel and senior vice president at Intel, will join Apple in a similar role, holding titles of General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Legal and Government Affairs. Sewell, who takes the p...
Former Intel Executive Joins Apple as General Counsel and Senior Vice President
Former Intel Executive Joins Apple as General Counsel and Senior Vice President
Announced as Apple's new general counsel and senior vice president Tuesday, Bruce Sewell held the same title when he previously worked with Intel Corporation.
Intel's top attorney to take reins of Apple's legal team
Intel's top attorney to take reins of Apple's legal team
A new report predicts Apple stock will break past the $200 milestone, riding high on the successful and profitable iPhone, even as the company's other businesses are predicted to lose value.
iPhone predicted to drive Apple stock to $235
iPhone predicted to drive Apple stock to $235
Announced as Apple's new general counsel and senior vice president Tuesday, Bruce Sewell held the same title when he previously worked with Intel Corporation.
Former Intel executive to join Apple as new general counsel
Former Intel executive to join Apple as new general counsel
A new report on Apple's long-rumored tablet device cites Taiwanese suppliers with a number of alleged specifics, including price, launch window and parts.
Latest Apple tablet rumor: Feb. 2010 launch for $800-$1,000
Latest Apple tablet rumor: Feb. 2010 launch for $800-$1,000
After several quiet weeks on the tablet rumor front as it became clear that no such device would be introduced at Apple's It's Only Rock and Roll media event, a new report from Taiwan Economic News revives rumor discussions by claiming that Apple's...
Apple Tablet Rumors Revived: February 2010 Launch P.A. Semi Processor
Apple Tablet Rumors Revived: February 2010 Launch P.A. Semi Processor
Silicon Alley Insider reports that a change to accounting standards that received preliminary approval last week may alter the way Apple treats revenue from the iPhone and Apple TV. The issue relates to Apple's policy of recognizing revenue from the...
Accounting Rule Change May Affect Apple's Future Earnings Reports
Accounting Rule Change May Affect Apple's Future Earnings Reports
Silicon Alley Insider reports on data from research firm NPD showing that U.S. Mac sales were up 7% year-over-year during the months of July and August, ahead of most analysts' projections. The data, reported by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, a...
U.S. Mac Sales Up 7% Year-Over-Year in July and August, iPod Sales Down 16%
U.S. Mac Sales Up 7% Year-Over-Year in July and August, iPod Sales Down 16%
After variously describing it as a hobby and pointing out that sales have been strong, Apple appears to have begun restructuring its Apple TV line. On Sunday, it dropped the 40 GB model from its lineup and cut the price of the 160 GB model by $100, to $229. Could Cupertino be giving up on the device, or is it laying the groundwork to take it to the next level?
Cupertino Shuffles Apple TV Lineup
Cupertino Shuffles Apple TV Lineup
Silicon Alley Insider reports that a change to accounting standards that received preliminary approval last week may alter the way Apple treats revenue from the iPhone and Apple TV. The issue relates to Apple's policy of recognizing revenue from the...
Accounting Rule Change May Affect Apple's Future Earnings Reports
Accounting Rule Change May Affect Apple's Future Earnings Reports
MacRumors has heard from multiple sources that Apple is planning to enhance the in-store iPhone purchasing and activation process at its retail stores. The changes, due to be rolled out as soon as tomorrow, will involve layout changes to current sto...
Apple Retail Stores to Gain Dedicated iPhone Activation Areas and Staff
Apple Retail Stores to Gain Dedicated iPhone Activation Areas and Staff
Based on new sales figures from NPD Market Research, Apple is expected to slightly exceed Wall Street's consensus on Mac sales for the September quarter.
Mac sales grow 7% as Apple projected to sell 2.8M in quarter
Mac sales grow 7% as Apple projected to sell 2.8M in quarter
Apple's public accounting records could receive a significant boost, particularly in terms of iPhone profits, if a proposed rule change comes to pass.
New rule could boost Apple's publicly reported earnings
New rule could boost Apple's publicly reported earnings