Microsoft hires Apple Store staff; potential employee walk-out
Software giant Microsoft is apparently also looking to lure away retail employees from Apple's own stores; and employees at a Washington Apple Store have planned a walk-out.
Microsoft hires Apple Store staff; potential employee walk-out
Microsoft hires Apple Store staff; potential employee walk-out
The Loop reports that Microsoft, which is preparing to open the first of its retail stores, has been contacting Apple retail store managers and attempting to lure them away with increased salaries to run its own stores.
Microsoft Attempting to Lure Away Apple Retail Store Staff
Microsoft Attempting to Lure Away Apple Retail Store Staff
Last week, we reported that Apple was about to roll out dedicated iPhone Activation Zones in its retail stores in order to provide dedicated points of contact for new customers looking to purchase, activate and receive initial set-up assistance wit...
Apple 'iPhone Activation Zones' Rolled Out in Retail Stores
Apple 'iPhone Activation Zones' Rolled Out in Retail Stores
Macsimum News notes that Apple has moved up to #20 on market research firm Interbrand's annual 'Best Global Brands' list. Interbrand pegged Apple's brand at a value of $US15.4 billion, up 12% from 2008 and enough to boost Apple to #20 from #24 in ...
Apple Moves Up to #20 on 'Best Global Brands' List
Apple Moves Up to #20 on 'Best Global Brands' List
Just as they compete in numerous other markets, Microsoft and Apple could be going head to head with new touchscreen tablet devices in the near future, if a new rumor proves true.
Like Apple, Microsoft rumored to be creating tablet
Like Apple, Microsoft rumored to be creating tablet
The iPhone Blog reports that Apple is taking steps to investigate numerous reports of reduced battery life from iPhone OS 3.1 users. The company's AppleCare division has reportedly begun contacting users complaining about the problem in its support ...
Apple Investigating Reports of Poor Battery Life for iPhone OS 3.1 Users
Apple Investigating Reports of Poor Battery Life for iPhone OS 3.1 Users
A new study shows that Apple significantly improved the value of its name brand in the last year, catapulting the brand to No. 20, ahead of companies like American Express, Pepsi and Nike.
Apple cracks top 20 global brands in survey
Apple cracks top 20 global brands in survey
With various reports of poor iPhone battery life following the 3.1 OS update, Apple has reportedly begun asking users about its experiences and usage habits in an attempt to address the issue.
Apple inquires with users about iPhone OS 3.1 battery life
Apple inquires with users about iPhone OS 3.1 battery life
Despite making the vast majority of its money from hardware sales, Apple is investing heavily in shaping the future of software. One example of this pertains to HTML 5 and related web standards.
Why Apple is betting on HTML 5: a web history
Why Apple is betting on HTML 5: a web history
In an e-mail sent today to registered iPhone developers, Apple announced the introduction of the App Store Resource Center (iPhone developer membership required), a new site within the iPhone Dev Center dedicated to assisting developers with the App ...
Apple Introduces App Store Resource Center for iPhone Developers
Apple Introduces App Store Resource Center for iPhone Developers
Hours after Google's letter to the FCC was published in its entirety, Apple has directly responded to the claim that it has formally rejected the Google Voice application from the iPhone App Store.
Apple fires back at Google over Voice app rejection claim
Apple fires back at Google over Voice app rejection claim
A newly filed lawsuit accuses Apple and numerous other online retailers for violating a 14-year-old patent claiming ownership of randomly generated encryption keys for security.
Apple, other retailers target of patent infringement suit
Apple, other retailers target of patent infringement suit
Google today announced today that it has released an unredacted copy (PDF) of its response to an investigation by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission into Apple's apparent rejection of the company's Google Voice iPhone application. Most signi...
Google Claims That Apple Did Reject Google Voice iPhone Application
Google Claims That Apple Did Reject Google Voice iPhone Application
In promoting Sprint's upcoming 4G network, a Sprint executive has cited AT&T's 3G troubles as an example of what not to do; and Palm's CEO discusses his time at Apple, including the creation of the iPod.
Sprint exec criticizes AT&T 3G; Palm CEO talks iPod, Apple
Sprint exec criticizes AT&T 3G; Palm CEO talks iPod, Apple
At Apple's September media event this year, the company introduced iPhone OS 3.1, 30,000 ringtones from major music labels, enhanced Genius technology that does its database magic on apps, and new Genius Mixes for songs. Apple also unveiled iTunes 9, which includes the iTunes LP that adds videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews and more to to your digital albums.
Apple's Flimsy Excuse for Its Camera-Shy iPod Touch
Apple's Flimsy Excuse for Its Camera-Shy iPod Touch
One high-profile developer now has direct-line telephone access to Apple for App Store support; and The Wall Street Journal intends to charge iPhone users and others for access to mobile content soon.
Apple expands App Store support for some; WSJ iPhone fees
Apple expands App Store support for some; WSJ iPhone fees
In the wake of a preliminary rule change for public accounting records, Apple is predicted to benefit with more transparent representation of iPhone and Apple TV sales.
Closing the GAAP: New rule expected to be positive for Apple
Closing the GAAP: New rule expected to be positive for Apple
A consortium of music industry groups has begun lobbying the U.S. Congress to receive what they believe is their fair share of revenue from online music sales services like Apple's iTunes.
Music industry wants performance compensation from iTunes
Music industry wants performance compensation from iTunes
With sales twice as high as Leopard and four times better than Tiger, Apple's new operating system, Snow Leopard, is off to a tremendous start, new sales figures show.
Bargain price boosts Apple's Snow Leopard to swift sales start
Bargain price boosts Apple's Snow Leopard to swift sales start
Chip designer ARM announced this week new dual core Cortex-A9 processors capable of breaking the 2GHz barrier, perhaps foreshadowing the muscle behind Apple's future mobile devices.
New ARM chips offer glimpse of future Apple products
New ARM chips offer glimpse of future Apple products