Evidence of Apple's tablet-like input interface reappears
In a new patent filing revealed this week, Apple has again disclosed plans for a multi-touch surface that could accommodate two full hands and distinguish between palms and individual fingers for typing, gestures and more.
Evidence of Apple's tablet-like input interface reappears
Evidence of Apple's tablet-like input interface reappears
As reports of a forthcoming hardware refreshes continue to mount, Apple has braced its certified resellers for unusually long shipping times of two to three weeks for both models of its minute Mac mini desktop systems.
Apple resellers advised of 2-3 week delay on Mac mini orders
Apple resellers advised of 2-3 week delay on Mac mini orders
This summer, Apple quietly purchased the worldwide mapping company Placebase -- one that competed with Google's own Maps product, featured on the iPhone.
Apple purchased Google Maps competitor Placebase - report
Apple purchased Google Maps competitor Placebase - report
New accounting rules are expected to push Apple's stock even higher, as Wall Street still underestimates the profitability of the iPhone, a new report has concluded.
Apple predicted to surprise with Oct. 19 earnings report
Apple predicted to surprise with Oct. 19 earnings report
Computerworld reveals that Apple quietly acquired mapping company Placebase back in July.
Apple Acquired Mapping Company Placebase in July
Apple Acquired Mapping Company Placebase in July
Despite Apple's investments in developing its own custom ARM microchips in place of using Intel's Atom mobile processors, the company has reached out to Intel as a partner to drive the adoption of the new Light Peak specification for optical cabling. A look at Apple's historical use of ports explains why it is doing this.
Why Apple is betting on Light Peak with Intel: a love story
Why Apple is betting on Light Peak with Intel: a love story
The iPhone and iPod touch dominate most of the world in the mobile Web browsing battle, taking a 40 percent global total that bests rival Nokia, a new study has found.
Apple's iPhone OS takes 40 percent of Web market share - study
Apple's iPhone OS takes 40 percent of Web market share - study
A man who took his iPhone 3G in to a New York City Apple Store because of a large number of dropped calls was allegedly told that a 30 percent failure rate is average for a local AT&T customer.
Apple Genius says dropped AT&T calls in NYC 'consistent'
Apple Genius says dropped AT&T calls in NYC 'consistent'
Gizmodo reports on a number of different tips and tidbits it has received in recent months that together paint a picture of Apple's goals for its much-rumored tablet computer. Building on a report yesterday claiming that the new device will have a f...
Apple's Tablet Effort Aiming to Redefine Print Media
Apple's Tablet Effort Aiming to Redefine Print Media
Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer went on the offensive against Apple in a recent interview, stating that Windows has gained market share on OS X, and that the browser Safari is a rounding error.
Steve Ballmer: Safari a 'rounding error,' Mac losing market share
Steve Ballmer: Safari a 'rounding error,' Mac losing market share
The focus of Apple's long-rumored tablet device could be the transformation of newspapers, magazines and other print media, a new rumor suggests.
Apple contacted print publications about tablet - report
Apple contacted print publications about tablet - report
Palm released its latest update for the Pre handset this week, and the new software does not re-enable sync with iTunes -- perhaps a sign that the hardware maker has given up in its fight with Apple.
Latest Palm Pre update does not re-enable iTunes sync
Latest Palm Pre update does not re-enable iTunes sync
iLounge reports that it has received a number of tips about Apple's much rumored tablet computer from the same source who tipped off the site about the fifth-generation iPod nano. The source claims that the tablet device will sport a 10.7 screen of...
Apple Tablet to Run iPhone OS and Launch in May or June 2010
Apple Tablet to Run iPhone OS and Launch in May or June 2010
AppleInsider reports that Apple issued a note to its retail stores yesterday stating that no further orders for a number of the company's desktop computers would be accepted, suggesting that supplies of the machines are running dry ahead of product u...
Apple Warning Retail Stores of iMac and Mac Mini Supply Constraints
Apple Warning Retail Stores of iMac and Mac Mini Supply Constraints
Apple this week began informing its direct sales channels that several of its desktop-based Mac offerings have entered a period of constraint, further hinting that Mac hardware updates are on the horizon.
Apple warns of near-term iMac, Mac mini constraints
Apple warns of near-term iMac, Mac mini constraints
Vodafone has reached an agreement to sell the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the U.K. and Ireland, an announcement that came just a day after Orange revealed it would also sell the handset.
Vodafone to sell Apple's iPhone in UK, too
Vodafone to sell Apple's iPhone in UK, too
Fifteen years after he left Apple, one of the original developers of the Newton touchscreen handheld device has returned to the company, as it is believed to be developing that product's spiritual successor.
Former Newton developer rehired by Apple for marketing role
Former Newton developer rehired by Apple for marketing role
The New York Times reports that Apple has rehired Michael Tchao, one of the developers of the Newton, Apple's personal digital assistant platform that launched in 1993. Tchao, who returned to Apple today after a 15-year absence, serves as vice presi...
Apple Rehires Newton Developer Michael Tchao
Apple Rehires Newton Developer Michael Tchao
Apple on Monday released iWork '09 Update 3, bringing a number of fixes and improvements for the first-party suite of applications.
Apple addresses numerous issues with iWork '09 9.0.3 update
Apple addresses numerous issues with iWork '09 9.0.3 update
The European Union has updated volume standards for portable devices that play music, such as MP3 players and mobile phones. Going forward, new products will be required to maintain their default setting at 80 decibels. The new rules upgrade EU directives requiring that warnings about the dangers of listening to music at high volumes be included in device instruction manuals.
EU Sets Out to Save the iPod Generation's Hearing
EU Sets Out to Save the iPod Generation's Hearing