Connecting the Dots on the Apple Tablet
As Jan. 27 nears, rumors swirling about an expected Apple tablet are hitting new heights. Later this month, the company is expected to make an announcement, though Cupertino has said nothing about what that announcement might focus on. At this point, though, perhaps the most surprising development would be if Apple <i>didn't</i> mention a new tablet computer device.
Connecting the Dots on the Apple Tablet
Connecting the Dots on the Apple Tablet
After falling prey to harsh criticism from Greenpeace over its use of toxic chemicals in products for years on end, Apple was honored this week with the environmental advocacy group's top ranking as the greenest electronics maker.
Greenpeace ranks Apple as greenest electronics maker
Greenpeace ranks Apple as greenest electronics maker
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is in full effect, with Intel formally debuting its new processor lineup, some of which are expected to turn up in future Apple notebooks, and Nvidia touting its tablet-powering Tegra 2 chip.
CES: Intel debuts Apple-bound Core i5 chips, Nvidia unveils Tegra 2
CES: Intel debuts Apple-bound Core i5 chips, Nvidia unveils Tegra 2
Piggybacking on industry-wide excitement over an expected Apple tablet unveiling later this month, rival Dell used a portion of its presentation at CES on Thursday to flaunt its own tiny tablet concept that's been brewing in its labs.
CES: Dell previews 5-inch tablet concept akin to large iPod touch
CES: Dell previews 5-inch tablet concept akin to large iPod touch
Piggybacking on industry-wide excitement over an expected Apple tablet unveiling later this month, rival Dell used a portion of its presentation at CES on Thursday to flaunt its own tiny tablet concept that's been brewing in its labs.
Dell previews 5-inch tablet concept akin to large iPod touch
Dell previews 5-inch tablet concept akin to large iPod touch
With Apple's long-rumored tablet device reportedly set for an introduction later this month, much remains unknown about the operating system it will be using. Speculation has ranged from a touch-sensitive Mac OS X to a scaled-up iPhone OS to an all-...
Apple Tablet Operating System Claims: 'A Good Bit of New Sexy'
Apple Tablet Operating System Claims: 'A Good Bit of New Sexy'
A new patent application revealed this week suggests Apple is looking to improve its touchscreen displays with technology that could make them thinner, lighter and brighter.
Apple investigates slimmer, lighter dual-function touchscreens
Apple investigates slimmer, lighter dual-function touchscreens
With a rumored Jan. 27 event fast approaching, speculation regarding Apple's still-unannounced tablet continues to mount. This week, one analyst shared alleged information on the device's internal components, while another attempted to project the cost of its parts.
Apple tablet speculation: production costs, internal components
Apple tablet speculation: production costs, internal components
GigaOM briefly noted late yesterday that Apple has added 30-second song samples to its browser-based iTunes Preview pages that quietly appeared several months ago. The report notes that Apple is serving the previews, which are encoded in 44.1 KHz AA...
Apple Adds 30-Second Song Samples to Browser-Based 'iTunes Preview'
Apple Adds 30-Second Song Samples to Browser-Based 'iTunes Preview'
Cortis Clark of Sol Robots informs us this morning that Apple has tweaked the display of user star ratings for iTunes content. While the ratings are still based on a five-star system, Apple now offers descriptions (hate it, don't like it, it'...
Apple Tweaks iTunes 'Star' Ratings, Adds 30-Second Song Samples to Browser-Based 'iTunes Preview'
Apple Tweaks iTunes 'Star' Ratings, Adds 30-Second Song Samples to Browser-Based 'iTunes Preview'
A month after Apple's purchase of music streaming service Lala, iTunes Preview has been expanded to allow 30-second song samples within a browser.
Apple expands iTunes Preview to allow browser-based song sampling
Apple expands iTunes Preview to allow browser-based song sampling
Apple on Wednesday began widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.6.3, the third planned maintenance and security update to its Snow Leopard operating system, early betas of which already includes bug fixes to over seven dozen system components with an emphasis on stabilization.
Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.3 to target crashes, over 90 components
Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.3 to target crashes, over 90 components
Apple has reportedly begun seeding Build 10D522 of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to a limited set of developers, marking the first official beta version of the third maintenance release for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. According to those familiar with the release, Appl...
Apple Begins Seeding Mac OS X 10.6.3 Build 10D522 to Testers
Apple Begins Seeding Mac OS X 10.6.3 Build 10D522 to Testers
Former Apple Senior Marketing Manager John Martellaro today penned an interesting piece describing the company's strategy for issuing controlled leaks, pointing to Monday's Wall Street Journal article on Apple's tablet device as a likely instance of ...
Former Apple Marketing Insider Sheds Light on Apple's 'Controlled Leaks'
Former Apple Marketing Insider Sheds Light on Apple's 'Controlled Leaks'
As vague unidentified sources continue to leak information about Apple's forthcoming tablet device, the company's former marketing manager has revealed supposed secrets on how the Cupertino, Calif., company operates.
Former Apple marketing manager describes company's 'controlled leaks'
Former Apple marketing manager describes company's 'controlled leaks'
In the face of new competitors like Google's Nexus One, Apple's iPhone still has the advantage with more than 100,000 applications and 3 billion downloads from its App Store.
As competition grows, Apple's iPhone still has App Store advantage
As competition grows, Apple's iPhone still has App Store advantage
More evidence surfaced this week to suggest that Apple will introduce its touchscreen tablet this month and make it available for sale in March.
Another report claims Jan. debut, Mar. sale for Apple tablet
Another report claims Jan. debut, Mar. sale for Apple tablet
The first days of the new year have rung a happy note for Apple, offsetting the legal battle with Nokia that cast a shadow on the dying days of 2009. Downloads from the iTunes App Store have passed the 3 billion mark, and there's no shortage of excitement about the tablet Apple may be unveiling later this month.
Apple Starts 2010 With a Bang
Apple Starts 2010 With a Bang
With their upcoming tablet, Apple may be offering the flexibility that many prospective iPhone owners have wished for: carrier independence. According to a Broadpoint AmTech analyst, Apple will be offering 3G wireless data networking on their Tablet...
Apple Tablet to Support Multiple Wireless Carriers Including Verizion
Apple Tablet to Support Multiple Wireless Carriers Including Verizion
Apple is acquiring mobile ad company Quattro Wireless for an undisclosed amount, Andy Miller, Quattro's vice president, mobile advertising, said in a statement on the company's Web site. Apple, of course, has a rich array of products, including the iPhone and iPod touch lines. What it doesn't have is a distinct platform for advertisers to reach its massive user base.
Apple to Introduce Mobile Advertising Into Its Ecosystem
Apple to Introduce Mobile Advertising Into Its Ecosystem