Apple Ramping Up Hiring for North Carolina Data Center
As noted by 9 to 5 Mac, Apple has begun ramping up hiring for its new data center in Maiden, North Carolina, posting ten new job openings at the site over the past few days. While rumors have suggested that the new $1 billion center might be used to...
Apple Ramping Up Hiring for North Carolina Data Center
Apple Ramping Up Hiring for North Carolina Data Center
iPhone hacker George Hotz has demonstrated a new method to permanently jailbreak the iPhone 3GS, and he said the hack will probably work on the iPad, which goes on sale next week.
New hack could allow 'jailbroken' Apple iPads at launch
New hack could allow 'jailbroken' Apple iPads at launch
Due to delayed shipments for iPad touch-panels from Taiwan-based TPK Touch Solutions, Apple has reportedly shifted its orders to longtime partner Wintek. Also, some who preordered the iPad have begun seeing charges from Apple to their credit card, and Best Buy is prepping for the device's April 3 launch.
Delays cause Apple to switch iPad touch-panel orders to Wintek
Delays cause Apple to switch iPad touch-panel orders to Wintek
Apple has reportedly filled up its upcoming iBook Store for iPad with a wide variety of free ebook titles curated by Project Gutenberg, heading off any attempts by third parties to profiteer on literature in the public domain.
Apple pre-loading iBook Store with 30,000 free eBooks
Apple pre-loading iBook Store with 30,000 free eBooks
Apple has reportedly filled up its upcoming iBook Store for iPad with a wide variety of free ebook titles curated by Project Gutenberg, heading off any attempts by third parties to profiteer on literature in the public domain.
Apple loads up new iBooks Store with free public domain iPad titles
Apple loads up new iBooks Store with free public domain iPad titles
With the iPad just over a week away from release, Apple has begun approving applications for the App Store, and developers are distinguishing their iPad-specific applications as HD or XL versions.
Apple approves iPad apps, developers choose 'HD,' 'XL' names
Apple approves iPad apps, developers choose 'HD,' 'XL' names
Virtually every major browser and operating system were targets at this week's Pwn2Own hacking contest, with Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer 8 vulnerabilities exploited, along with flaws in the iPhone OS.
Apple's iPhone, Safari exploited at annual hacking contest
Apple's iPhone, Safari exploited at annual hacking contest
A rather strange patent application published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (via Patently Apple) reveals that Apple has looked into the possibility of using reflecting light harnesses as a means to gather ambient light for backlight...
Apple Patent Application Addresses Use of Ambient Light Sources for Notebook Backlighting
Apple Patent Application Addresses Use of Ambient Light Sources for Notebook Backlighting
Fueled by strong growth of both the iPhone and Android platforms and heavy application use on both mobile devices, mobile traffic increased 193 percent year-over-year in February.
February mobile device traffic up 193%, led by Apple iPhone
February mobile device traffic up 193%, led by Apple iPhone
A new Apple patent application revealed this week describes technology that would allow an external light source, like the sun, to provide the backlight for a display, helping to conserve battery life.
Future Apple MacBooks could have screens backlit by the sun
Future Apple MacBooks could have screens backlit by the sun
Apple has agreed to pay Samsung nearly a quarter of a billion dollars as part of a new pact that will see the Korean electronics maker become the second major supplier of 9.7-inch display screens for current and future versions of the iPad.
Apple inks $240M deal with Samsung for 3M more iPad displays
Apple inks $240M deal with Samsung for 3M more iPad displays
Recently deceased Apple Board of Directors member Jerry York told The Wall Street Journal last year that he wished he had resigned after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn't publicly disclose his health issues.
Late Apple director was 'disgusted' Jobs didn't reveal health issues
Late Apple director was 'disgusted' Jobs didn't reveal health issues
CBS.com is currently testing HTML5 video playback for streaming episodes of its TV shows, signaling that the major U.S. broadcast network aims to be iPad compatible before Apple's new multimedia device launches.
CBS tests HTML 5 video for compatibility with Apple iPad
CBS tests HTML 5 video for compatibility with Apple iPad
A new test of touchscreen smartphones with a precise laboratory robot has confirmed what a human test already concluded: Apple's iPhone touchscreen is far and away the most accurate touch panel on the market.
Robotic test reconfirms Apple's iPhone touchscreen superiority
Robotic test reconfirms Apple's iPhone touchscreen superiority
Leaders of the U.S. Army's technology command visited Apple's Cupertino, Calif., campus earlier this month to talk about existing products, including the forthcoming iPad, and the development of new, user-friendly technology for use on the front lines.
US Army leaders visit Apple campus to discuss future mobile devices
US Army leaders visit Apple campus to discuss future mobile devices
The largest book publisher in the world may not offer its content for the iBookstore on Apple's iPad when the device launches April 3, as Random House is reportedly concerned over the effects of e-book prices.
Price concerns keep Random House content from Apple iPad
Price concerns keep Random House content from Apple iPad
A new survey of wireless device users has found that the top intended use for Apple's forthcoming iPad is getting work done while on the road, suggesting the multimedia device could serve as a netbook replacement for many consumers.
No. 1 planned use for Apple iPad: working on the go
No. 1 planned use for Apple iPad: working on the go
Online advertisers are planning new advertising methods created specifically for iPad applications, with a number of major companies already signed on and seeking to promote their goods and services to customers on Apple's forthcoming device.
Mobile advertisers prep unique iPad ads ahead of Apple's launch
Mobile advertisers prep unique iPad ads ahead of Apple's launch
Apple is expected to join the lucrative home entertainment market, estimated to be worth $31.8 billion in the U.S. alone, in the next two to four years by offering a $2,000 Internet- and content-connected HDTV.
Apple positioned to introduce connected HDTV within 2-4 years
Apple positioned to introduce connected HDTV within 2-4 years
A recent e-mail from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs stated the forthcoming iPad will initially be sold only in Apple retail and online stores, as well as Best Buy. In addition, other e-mails regarding Mac refreshes, the iPhone OS e-mail client and iWork.com storage were reportedly sent by the billionaire.
Steve Jobs e-mail suggests AT&T will not sell Apple iPad
Steve Jobs e-mail suggests AT&T will not sell Apple iPad