7.5M iPhones estimated sold in Q1 2010, users stay in Apple ecosystem
Apple is projected to have sold 7.5 million iPhones in the first three months of 2010, and a new study suggests those users won't be leaving anytime soon, with high retention rates due to the investments many users have made in App Store software.
7.5M iPhones estimated sold in Q1 2010, users stay in Apple ecosystem
7.5M iPhones estimated sold in Q1 2010, users stay in Apple ecosystem
Lawyers with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will reportedly recommend that the government block Google's proposed acquisition of mobile advertising firm AdMob, while the search giant has highlighted Apple's forthcoming iAd platform as evidence of growing competition in the market.
Google highlights Apple's iAd as FTC looks to block AdMob deal
Google highlights Apple's iAd as FTC looks to block AdMob deal
With the iPad now in users' hands and its internal components revealed, iSuppli has adjusted its estimated cost to Apple for the 16GB Wi-Fi model higher, to $259.60, due to more silicon than it had anticipated.
iPad component costs adjusted, estimated to cost Apple $260
iPad component costs adjusted, estimated to cost Apple $260
Going up against Apple must be akin to facing heavyweight champion Joe Lewis in the ring -- you get hit with so many blows so fast that your best option is to lie down. Perhaps that's what Apple's competitors feel like this week. While they're still reeling from last Saturday's iPad's launch, Cupertino has announced plans to offer select guests a sneak peek at the next generation of the iPhone OS.
Apple Is About to Give the Competition Another Drubbing
Apple Is About to Give the Competition Another Drubbing
After 72 hours of coddling their iPads like a newborn baby, early iPad adopters who pre-ordered one of Apple's official iPad cases have begun to receive the first deliveries of the accessory, which can be seen in the below unboxing photos.
Apple's iPad Case ships, gets unboxed in high-quality photos
Apple's iPad Case ships, gets unboxed in high-quality photos
Apple has hinted at the prospect for direct printing from the iPad in its support documents for iWork apps, suggesting the feature may appear as part of iPhone OS 4.0.
Apple iPad, iPhone OS 4 appears set to gain direct printing support
Apple iPad, iPhone OS 4 appears set to gain direct printing support
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday that fliers who bring an iPad through security will conveniently be able to leave their device in its carry-on bag, unlike with a traditional laptop.
Apple's iPad can stay in bag for airport security screenings
Apple's iPad can stay in bag for airport security screenings
The chief executive of Verizon said Tuesday he has told Apple his company would like to carry the iPhone, and he even cited a recent report that said Apple is working on a CDMA-capable iPhone.
Verizon CEO has told Apple he wants to offer the iPhone
Verizon CEO has told Apple he wants to offer the iPhone
Apple is apparently not taking a breather following the iPad's high-energy launch. The company is inviting journalists to a press event on April 8 that will provide a sneak peek at the iPhone's next operating system, version 4.0. Following so closely on the heels of the iPad's Saturday release, the announcement on Monday took many by surprise.
Apple Yanks iPhone Out of iPad's Shadow
Apple Yanks iPhone Out of iPad's Shadow
iFixit and Chipworks this week X-rayed and dismantled the Apple A4 processor that powers the new iPad, discovering a three-layer design with two layers of Samsung RAM and one with the actual microprocessor.
Apple's iPad A4 processor X-rayed to reveal three-layer design
Apple's iPad A4 processor X-rayed to reveal three-layer design
Apple's unveiling of iPhone OS 4.0, set for Thursday, will likely include full multitasking support, the new iAd mobile advertising service, and gaming related announcements, one analyst said Tuesday.
Apple set to reveal multitasking, iAd with iPhone OS 4.0 - report
Apple set to reveal multitasking, iAd with iPhone OS 4.0 - report
Members of the iPhone hacking community have demonstrated a way to jailbreak Apple's iPad -- as well as the iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch -- with a public release of the software said to be forthcoming.
iPad 'jailbreak' demoed, compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
iPad 'jailbreak' demoed, compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
Apple announced Monday that it had sold over 300,000 iPads over Easter weekend. That was fewer than analysts had forecast, but many still raised their estimates for Apple nonetheless. Analysts expect the iPad to remain a major player in the tablet PC category, although several challengers will hit the market later in the year.
iPad-Happy Analysts Shower Apple With Love
iPad-Happy Analysts Shower Apple With Love
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made an appearance Saturday for the iPad launch, talking with customers and even giving a hands-on demo of the device at his company's Palo Alto, Calif., store
Steve Jobs appears at Palo Alto Apple store for iPad launch
Steve Jobs appears at Palo Alto Apple store for iPad launch
A new report claims that Apple could release updates to its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebook computers in April, with alleged Intel processor supply issues said to be resolved.
Taiwanese paper claims Apple will refresh entire MacBook line soon
Taiwanese paper claims Apple will refresh entire MacBook line soon
Apple on Monday announced that it will formally introduce the next version of its mobile operating system, iPhone OS 4.0, at a special event scheduled for this week, April 8.
Apple to introduce iPhone OS 4.0 on April 8
Apple to introduce iPhone OS 4.0 on April 8
Some who purchased their iPad on launch day have experienced wireless connectivity issues with their new device, with reports of weak Wi-Fi reception, dropped signals and difficulty connecting to a network.
Apple iPad owners report Wi-Fi connection issues
Apple iPad owners report Wi-Fi connection issues
Boy Genius Report noted over the weekend that Apple's new iPhone OS 3.2 released with the iPad contains references to four new iPhone OS devices. While the new listings, which appear to correspond to two new iPhones, an iPod touch, and an iPad, are not terribly surprising given Apple's product development timelines, they still provide reassurance of the company's future plans.
iPhone OS 3.2 Reveals References to New iPhone, iPod, and iPad Models
iPhone OS 3.2 Reveals References to New iPhone, iPod, and iPad Models
Apple announced this morning that they had sold over 300,000 iPads on the first day. The sales included deliveries of pre-ordered iPads as well as direct sales at Apple Retail Stores and shipments to channel partners.
Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads on First Day
Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads on First Day
Apple on Monday announced that it sold over 300,000 iPads in the U.S. on its first day of availability, including preorders shipped directly to customers, and purchases at Apple retail stores and Best Buy outlets.
Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on launch day
Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on launch day