Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles
New 27-inch iMac purchases direct from Apple now have a shipping wait time of 5 to 7 days, suggesting the hardware maker has addressed issues that plagued the desktops. Also, the file size limit for iPhone App Store and iTunes downloads over 3G has increased to 20MB.
Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles
Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles
Apple's iPad announcement has not deterred PC competitors, as HP's forthcoming 3G-enabled slate PC will reportedly be competitively priced, and Microsoft is still working on its unannounced Courier dual-screen tablet.
HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works
HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works
A pair of Apple patent applications published today have been generating a bit of attention for their disclosure of Apple's behind-the-scenes work on its products. The first application covers methods for addressing variations in individual digital ...
Apple Patent Applications: Front-Facing Camera Depicted on Handheld Device, Rotatable Mouse
Apple Patent Applications: Front-Facing Camera Depicted on Handheld Device, Rotatable Mouse
A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera.
Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera
Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera
The New York Times reports that recent shifts in the eBook publishing industry, spurred by Apple's entrance into the market, to allow for higher prices and greater publisher control over their content may offer more flexibility in pricing than previo...
Apple Reportedly Looking to Offer More Flexible iBookstore Pricing Than Previously Thought
Apple Reportedly Looking to Offer More Flexible iBookstore Pricing Than Previously Thought
A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera.
Apple patent filing for improved lenses shows forward facing camera
Apple patent filing for improved lenses shows forward facing camera
While the announcement of the iPad convinced numerous publishers to strong-arm Amazon into allowing them to sell e-books for the Kindle for more than $9.99, a new report says not every new bestseller on the iPad will carry a premium price.
Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less
Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less
Apple's new iPad is being criticized for lacking the capacity to run multiple third party applications at once, but the company has a variety of options to pursue in addressing the issue.
Inside Apple's iPad: Multitasking
Inside Apple's iPad: Multitasking
In addition to a probe inspired by a lawsuit from Nokia, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week it will also investigate a patent infringement complaint from Kodak against Apple.
ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple
ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple
Though Apple's undercooked Safari Web browser remains hidden in the latest beta of the iPhone OS 3.2 software development kit, it can be still be accessed and used, and AppleInsider offers an exclusive look.
Apple SDK simulator offers closer look at Safari for iPad
Apple SDK simulator offers closer look at Safari for iPad
Bloomberg BusinessWeek reports that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has granted a request made by Kodak last month for an investigation of Apple and Research in Motion regarding possible infringement of Kodak patents related to digital ...
U.S. International Trade Commission Opens Inquiry Into Apple, RIM After Kodak Complaint
U.S. International Trade Commission Opens Inquiry Into Apple, RIM After Kodak Complaint
Reuters today reports on the secrecy demanded by Apple of its Asian manufacturing partners, profiling a sprawling Foxconn facility in Longhua, China complete where employees live and work while producing many of Apple's devices.
Report Profiles Secrecy at Apple's Asian Manufacturing Partners' Facilities
Report Profiles Secrecy at Apple's Asian Manufacturing Partners' Facilities
A new report from Reuters has offered a rare inside look at Apple's legendary veil of secrecy, and how the company's desire to prevent information leaks has influenced its relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
Overseas contractors feel pressure from Apple's rules of secrecy
Overseas contractors feel pressure from Apple's rules of secrecy
Updated stock information from within Best Buy's computer systems shows the electronics retailer receiving new hardware from from Apple -- potentially MacBook Pros or iPads -- on March 14.
Best Buy expecting new Apple products in mid-March
Best Buy expecting new Apple products in mid-March
Though Apple and its co-founder were not present at this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Steve Jobs took top honors at the event, being named Mobile Industry Personality of the Year.
Steve Jobs wins 'personality of the year' at Mobile World Congress
Steve Jobs wins 'personality of the year' at Mobile World Congress
Apple's rivals have launch a flurry of broadsides against the iTunes App Store at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Twenty-four wireless carriers around the world, supported by major smartphone manufacturers, teamed up to build an open app platform through their new organization, the Wholesale Applications Community.
Rivals Rendezvous in Europe to Plot Against Apple
Rivals Rendezvous in Europe to Plot Against Apple
Users who bought MacBooks between May 2006 and December 2007 that are experiencing hard drive problems may be covered under a new repair extension program.
Apple announces MacBook Repair Program for hard drive issues
Apple announces MacBook Repair Program for hard drive issues
Opera this week showed off a new version of its mobile browser created for the iPhone, but the company has told AppleInsider that the software has not yet been submitted to Apple's App Store.
Opera teases speedy iPhone browser but denies pact with Apple
Opera teases speedy iPhone browser but denies pact with Apple
Silicon Alley Insider reports on new data from market research firm NPD relayed by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster showing strong Mac and iPod sales for Apple's March quarter so far, well ahead of most analysts' expectations. NPD's numbers show M...
NPD: Strong Mac and iPod Sales in March Quarter So Far
NPD: Strong Mac and iPod Sales in March Quarter So Far
The latest NPD sales data shows Mac sales increased 36 percent year-over-year in the month of January, which could mean a strong 2.8 million sales for Apple in the first quarter of calendar 2010.
Apple's January Mac sales grow 36%, on pace for 2.8M in quarter
Apple's January Mac sales grow 36%, on pace for 2.8M in quarter