Programmer ports Google Android to first-gen Apple iPhone
A programmer has managed to run the Google Android mobile operating system on an iPhone, with features like browsing the Web and making phone calls functional on Apple's hardware.
Programmer ports Google Android to first-gen Apple iPhone
Programmer ports Google Android to first-gen Apple iPhone
Finnish cellphone maker Nokia conceded this week that it faces tough competition in the high-end smartphone realm, as its disappointing quarterly earnings were a stark contrast from yet another blockbuster quarter for Apple and the iPhone.
Nokia's earnings disappoint as it struggles to combat Apple's iPhone
Nokia's earnings disappoint as it struggles to combat Apple's iPhone
In a rare public comment, Apple's public relations department responded Wednesday to criticisms from the project manager for Adobe Flash, suggesting his recent criticism of Apple was backwards.
Apple strikes back at Adobe, says Flash is 'closed and proprietary'
Apple strikes back at Adobe, says Flash is 'closed and proprietary'
Additional evidence has surfaced which indicates Apple purchased privately held chip designer Intrinsity in order to deliver iPad's fast A4 processor.
Intrinsity likely powers Apple's A4 iPad processor
Intrinsity likely powers Apple's A4 iPad processor
Apple is reportedly interested in acquiring ARM Holdings, the Cambridge England firm that licenses the majority of the world's mobile chip designs.
Apple rumored to buy ARM Holdings
Apple rumored to buy ARM Holdings
In the wake of this week's leak of the next-generation iPhone after an employee left the device in Redwood City, California bar, much has been made of Apple's tight security standards regarding its unreleased products. One tidbit of note shared by Bloomberg today is that the list of Apple personnel authorized to carry pre-release products like the iPhone in question is personally overseen by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
List of Apple Employees Authorized to Carry Pre-Release iPhones Personally Monitored by Steve Jobs
List of Apple Employees Authorized to Carry Pre-Release iPhones Personally Monitored by Steve Jobs
A California hospital plans to distribute more than 100 Apple iPads among its health care workers to allow them look at X-ray images, EKG results and more on the portable touchscreen device, according to a new report.
California hospital plans to utilize 100 Apple iPads
California hospital plans to utilize 100 Apple iPads
The person who found a prototype iPhone at a California bar did not notify the owners of the establishment or contact the Redwood City Police Department after obtaining the device, according to a new report.
Apple engineer frantically searched for lost prototype iPhone
Apple engineer frantically searched for lost prototype iPhone
Apple's 8.75 million iPhones sold in the March quarter combined with a better-than-expected launch of the iPad has lead analysts to increase their already bullish views on the company's stock.
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales
Apple set yet another quarterly earnings record Tuesday, blowing Wall Street estimates out of the water. It posted revenues of $13.5 billion, way ahead of Street estimates of $12.09 billion, for its fiscal second quarter. Net income was $3.07 billion or $3.33 a share, where Street estimates had pegged it at $2.45. Gross margins were almost 42 percent, compared to about 40 percent a year ago.
It's Raining Apples
It's Raining Apples
Google's window-shopping for high-tech acquisitions has reportedly netted the search giant yet another asset -- a little-known firm spearheaded by former Apple employees who are working on technology no one knows about.
Google buys mysterious firm run by former Apple employees
Google buys mysterious firm run by former Apple employees
A second, pre-release version of iPhone OS 4.0 has been released to developers building apps designed for the new system, just weeks after Apple announced the initial beta.
Apple's second iPhone OS 4.0 beta bundles new APIs, animations
Apple's second iPhone OS 4.0 beta bundles new APIs, animations
Maybe it's karma for the way Apple has dealt out restrictions on its App Store developers lately. Or it could be the mother of all technology marketing stunts, coming a week after a competitor releases a well-reviewed smartphone. In any event, Apple may have lost more than a prototype fourth-generation iPhone, left behind in a Silicon Valley bar.
Apple's Lost iPhone an Island-Worthy Mystery
Apple's Lost iPhone an Island-Worthy Mystery
Apple has posted a support document targeting iPhone jailbreaking, noting that unauthorized modification of iPhone OS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues, including compromised security.
Apple warns iPhone OS users of jailbreaking risks
Apple warns iPhone OS users of jailbreaking risks
Apple blew out Wall Street expectations yet again Tuesday when it announced sales of 8.75 million iPhones and 2.94 million Macs last quarter, pushing the company to a 90 percent increase in profit. Following the news, Apple executives conducted a financial conference call with analysts and the press, and notes of interest follow.
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2010 conference call
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2010 conference call
Apple said Tuesday that second-quarter profits rose nearly 90 percent to $3.07 billion, or $3.33 per diluted share, on record non-holiday quarter sales of $13.50 billion for the three-month period ended March 27, 2010.
Apple profits rise over 89% on sales of 2.94M Macs, 8.75M iPhones
Apple profits rise over 89% on sales of 2.94M Macs, 8.75M iPhones
Vimov, the developer of Weather HD for iPad, has published an estimate of iPad App Store sales based on the volumes of its own top ten app, concluding that Apple is currently selling over $372,000 in iPad apps per day and will likely hit $1 billion in annual sales within two years.
Apple selling an estimated $372,000 in iPad apps daily
Apple selling an estimated $372,000 in iPad apps daily
Gross profit margin from applications for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is projected to jump nearly 38 percent in 2010 with the introduction of Apple's iAd mobile advertising platform, making it a major factor in the company's stock price.
App Store, iAds projected to become 8% of Apple stock value
App Store, iAds projected to become 8% of Apple stock value
Rumors are flying once again that Apple may drop Intel for AMD to supply the maker of personal computers with microprocessors, but hardly anyone is talking. The latest round of speculation follows a report that AMD representatives have been spotted several times exiting meetings with Apple's top brass.
Analyst: Apple Could Be Weighing AMD Acquisition
Analyst: Apple Could Be Weighing AMD Acquisition
Apple this week announced that it will offer free-of-charge replacements for some defective headphones included with the company's third-generation iPod shuffle, sold between Feb. 2009 and Feb. 2010.
Apple will replace faulty third-gen iPod shuffle headphones
Apple will replace faulty third-gen iPod shuffle headphones