Apple files for ownership of 'Magic Trackpad' trademark
Apple this week filed for ownership of the term Magic Trackpad with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, perhaps signaling the name for a new product, or a rebranding of the company's existing trackpads.
Apple files for ownership of 'Magic Trackpad' trademark
Apple files for ownership of 'Magic Trackpad' trademark
Third party accessory companies have profited immensely from Apple's iPod and iPhone lines of products, and now they are preparing for next month's launch of the iPad with an assortment of products, including cases, chargers and more.
High-margin accessory makers have high hopes for Apple's iPad
High-margin accessory makers have high hopes for Apple's iPad
Apple's next update to the blockbuster iPhone handset is expected by one prominent analyst to have a lower total cost of ownership, and to also include new gesture-based functionality.
Apple predicted to introduce lower cost iPhone models in June
Apple predicted to introduce lower cost iPhone models in June
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told investors at Thursday's shareholder meeting that his company's massive war chest of $40 billion gives it security and flexibility, but while a stock buy-back won't drive up AAPL shares, making big and bold moves will.
Steve Jobs says Apple must 'think big' with $40 billion in cash
Steve Jobs says Apple must 'think big' with $40 billion in cash
At Apple's annual shareholders meeting at its campus in Cupertino, Calif., Thursday, the company revealed it intends to open 25 stores in the nation of China.
Apple reveals plans to open 25 retail stores in China
Apple reveals plans to open 25 retail stores in China
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs told investors at Thursday's shareholder meeting that his company's massive war chest of $40 billion gives them security and flexibility.
Steve Jobs says Apple's $40 billion in cash provides security
Steve Jobs says Apple's $40 billion in cash provides security
Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its January 2010 Mobile Metrics Report, revealing some interesting data about application usage and demographics for iPhone and iPod touch users, as well as users of Android and webOS handsets.
Survey Reveals Application Usage and Demographic Data on iPhone and iPod Touch Users
Survey Reveals Application Usage and Demographic Data on iPhone and iPod Touch Users
A new survey of mobile device consumers has discovered that iPhone and iPod touch owners are mostly male, though iPhone users are older and have less time to use downloaded applications than those who have an iPod touch.
iPod touch users spend more time using apps than those with iPhones
iPod touch users spend more time using apps than those with iPhones
Lending support to a recent rumor about a touchscreen iMac, a new patent application from Apple revealed this week shows an all-in-one desktop with a touch-sensitive display.
Apple exploring desktop iMac with shape-sensing touch display
Apple exploring desktop iMac with shape-sensing touch display
Apple on Wednesday evening extended to its developer community yet another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 which lists no known issues, suggesting a formal release over Software Update may be around the corner.
Apple pushes out another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 clear of issues
Apple pushes out another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 clear of issues
Andrea Jung, chief executive of Avon Products and the only woman on Apple's seven-person board of directors, will serve as the co-lead director at Thursday's shareholder meeting.
'Outsider' Avon chief is new co-lead of Apple Board of Directors
'Outsider' Avon chief is new co-lead of Apple Board of Directors
Apple's iTunes Music Store sold its 10 billionth song Wednesday afternoon, with the milestone being reached nearly seven years after the digital music download destination was introduced.
Apple's iTunes serves up 10 billionth song download
Apple's iTunes serves up 10 billionth song download
Though it is not yet in use, Apple has added a category for developers to label their applications as explicit software in the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple creates 'explicit' category for App Store software
Apple creates 'explicit' category for App Store software
Just days after Apple removed over 5000 overtly sexual applications from the App Store, the company appears to have taken a curious turn that could result in the reinstatement of many of these applications.
Apple Adds 'Explicit' Category for New App Store Submissions
Apple Adds 'Explicit' Category for New App Store Submissions
Apple stock closed at $197.05 Tuesday, down $3.37 after a five-day rally that saw it hit $203.08 Friday. However, that slide was part of an overall market phenomenon. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 100 points and the NASDAQ composite index lost about 29 points as consumer confidence took a tumble.
Apple: Stock in the Clouds, One Toe Still in the Gutter
Apple: Stock in the Clouds, One Toe Still in the Gutter
Adding to the already-strong evidence that Apple toyed with the idea of a forward facing camera in the iPad, references to video conferencing, as well as camera flash and zoom, have been discovered in the latest beta of the iPad software development kit.
iPad has no camera, but Apple's SDK mentions video chat, flash
iPad has no camera, but Apple's SDK mentions video chat, flash
Though Apple carries just 5 percent of the total worldwide home PC market, the Mac commanded 10.5 percent of the market's dollar share during the holiday buying season.
Apple's pricing discipline gives Mac 10.5% market dollar share
Apple's pricing discipline gives Mac 10.5% market dollar share
Apple has published an extensive report on supplier responsibility that addresses how the company works to ensure that all of its business partners are fair and socially progressive.
Apple issues extensive report on supplier responsibility
Apple issues extensive report on supplier responsibility
Speaking in San Francisco Tuesday, Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook explained why the Apple TV is still considered a hobby, and talked about custom-built chips in future products.
Apple exec Tim Cook talks Apple TV, iPad A4 processor, more
Apple exec Tim Cook talks Apple TV, iPad A4 processor, more
Apple said Tuesday that sales of its upcoming iPad device will follow a model similar to that of the iPhone during its onset, with availability limited to the company's direct sales channels and select other retail locations that receive Apple assistance.
Apple to sell iPad at Best Buy and other assisted locations
Apple to sell iPad at Best Buy and other assisted locations