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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Intel 'Gulftown' CPU announcement fuels rumors of new Mac Pro

Intel this week previewed its forthcoming 32nm Core i7-980X processor, a six-core CPU codenamed "Gulftown," and a new rumor has suggested the chip could find its way into Apple's Mac Pro line as early as next Tuesday. ( 42 comments )

Flash, HTML5 comparison finds neither has performance advantage

A comparison of streaming video via the Adobe Flash and HTML5 formats with numerous different browsers on both Mac and Windows produced wildly different results based on the operating system and browser, making neither a clear winner. ( 128 comments )

Microsoft working on 'Zune HD2' powered by Windows Phone 7

Similar to how Apple's iPod touch came from the development of the iPhone, Microsoft reportedly plans to base the follow-up to its Zune HD media player on the Windows Phone 7 Series mobile operating system. ( 44 comments )

Apple iPhone targeted in patent lawsuit over sync, Bluetooth

Apple -- along with AT&T, Research in Motion and a number of other mobile companies -- is the defendant in a new patent suit that covers a broad range of smartphone related technologies, including e-mail syncing and Bluetooth connectivity. ( 46 comments )

HP attacks Apple iPad over Flash, ARM expects 50 new tablets in 2010

As HP attempts to push its own Flash-playing slate PC over the Apple iPad, one ARM executive said he expects more than 50 tablet-style devices to be introduced this year alone. ( 241 comments )


Game developers eye the Mac after Steam's jump to Apple

The announcement that the Steam gaming service and Valve's line of games -- including Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead 2 -- are being ported to the Mac has convinced major developers like DICE and Gas Powered Games to consider the jump as well. ( 58 comments )

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Verizon sees Wi-Fi-only iPad as opportunity to sell 3G data plans

Though the iPad is only compatible with AT&T's 3G network in the U.S., that hasn't stopped Verizon from telling its employees to pitch its own data plans, shared via Wi-Fi, to prospective buyers of Apple's new hardware. ( 56 comments )

Former Sun CEO: Steve Jobs threatened to sue us over patents too

Former chief executive of Sun Jonathan Schwartz has accused Steve Jobs of threatening patent action against his company in 2003, related to desktop OS technologies, in a long blog post that highlights a series of tech patent squabbles. ( 89 comments )

Apple to build 5 million iPads during first half of 2010 - report

Apple's orders to its Taiwanese manufacturing facilities call for the production of roughly 5 million iPads before the heart of summer rolls around, according to a new report which also praises the company for its iPhone, notebook and desktop secular growth trends. ( 29 comments )

Apple's iTunes LP concept hatched by labels, sales disappoint

The iTunes LP format introduced by Apple last year was the brainchild of record labels looking to increase sales of whole albums, but sales thus far have been soft, a new report alleges. ( 40 comments )

Digital rights group blasts Apple over iPhone developer agreement

The Electronic Frontier Foundation took a critical stance against Apple this week when the digital rights advocacy group posted in its entirety the confidential license agreement to which all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch developers must agree. ( 117 comments )

Apple's patent 'warning shots' prove disruptive for handset makers

Before Apple publicly sued HTC, the iPhone maker privately had "blunt conversations" with other smartphone companies, amounting to legal threats that have proven disruptive to the roadmaps of would-be iPhone killers, according to a new report. ( 122 comments )

FileMaker Pro 11 released with quicker, easier database creation

FileMaker Pro 11, the latest version of the Mac database software, was officially released Tuesday, packing in improved chart visuals, "on the fly" reporting, a new Quick Find capability, and a number of productivity tools that aim to make database creation simpler and quicker. ( 26 comments )

Content sales predicted to near 30% of iPad hardware revenue

The sale of applications, e-books, newspapers and magazines for the iPad is predicted to equal nearly 30 percent of the revenue Apple will earn from selling the hardware by the end of 2011. ( 107 comments )

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Steve Ballmer praises Apple for creation of iPhone App Store

Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer recently had positive words about Apple's success with the iPhone and its App Store, adding fuel to rumors of a potential alignment between Apple and Microsoft to bring Bing search to the iPhone. ( 86 comments )

Valve, Apple worked closely to bring Steam natively to Mac

In anticipation of Monday's official announcement regarding Steam for Mac, AppleInsider spoke with John Cook, director of Steam development at Valve, about the process of porting the online gaming system to the Mac, and the role Apple played in its development. ( 39 comments )

Valve announces Steam for Mac, games will allow Mac-PC online play

Valve officially revealed Monday that its Steam online gaming service, along with the Source engine that powers titles such as Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead 2, is coming to the Mac in April. ( 36 comments )

Apple axes iPhone apps that simply reproduce Web content

Following reports that Apple began rejecting App Store software with "minimum user functionality," the iPhone maker has now set its sights on applications that employ a "cookie cutter" formula. ( 77 comments )

Magazine confirms Steam gaming platform coming to Mac in April [u]

Steam, the PC gaming platform from Valve Software, will be coming to Mac systems in April, while one of the company's most anticipated forthcoming titles, Portal 2, will also be available for Apple machines in the fall. ( 18 comments )

iPad ad shows book prices from $8 to $15, Steve Jobs at Oscars

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was in attendance at the Oscars Sunday night, and during the telecast the first iPad ad revealed, upon closer look, prices for some titles in the new iBookstore. ( 35 comments )

Blockbuster 2010 Mac sales expected to carry into February for Apple

A slow start to Mac sales in early 2009 will work to Apple's advantage, potentially making strong 2010 sales seem even more impressive with numbers reflecting huge year-over-year growth, according to a new analysis. ( 91 comments )

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Apple posts surprise ad for iPad during the Oscars

Apple captured the attention of movie buffs and the entire film industry by publishing a new teaser commercial for the iPad during the Academy Awards presentation Sunday evening. ( 72 comments )

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Reader: Steve Jobs says no tethering between iPad and iPhone

Steve Jobs appears to have fired off a tersely worded email reply to a user in Sweden who asked whether the WiFi-only iPad could be tethered to the iPhone: "No." ( 317 comments )

Transparent House creates "Anatomy of Apple Design" iPad tribute

San Francisco 3D design and visualization studio Transparent House has created a visualization entitled "Anatomy of Apple Design" as a tribute 34 years of Apple design, starting from the Apple I and leading up to the new iPad. ( 39 comments )

Apple discounts Mac Developer Program subscription to $99

Apple this week slashed hundreds -- and in some cases thousands -- of dollars from the cost of its Mac Developer Program annual subscription, which now carries a flat fee of $99 per year. ( 53 comments )

Apple inches Mac OS X 10.6.3 closer to release

Apple on Friday distributed yet another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to its developer community with no known issues, as the update to Snow Leopard moves closer to a public release. ( 54 comments )

Interest in Amazon Kindle wanes after Apple iPad unveiling

While most who currently own an e-reader have a Kindle from Amazon, a new survey found that a majority of consumers who intend to buy an e-reader in the near future will opt instead for the Apple iPad. ( 99 comments )

Apple testing Safari 4.0.5 with Flash plug-in crash protection

Apple is currently evaluating a handful of upcoming Mac software updates with the help of an elite group of testers, including Safari 4.0.5, QuickTime 7.66, and significant maintenance release for its pro applications. ( 48 comments )

Apple iPad to arrive in U.S. on April 3, preorders begin March 12

Apple has announced that its long-awaited iPad will be available for purchase for consumers starting on Saturday, April 3, while pre-orders for the multi-touch device will begin on March 12. ( 197 comments )

Apple iPad success could increase solid state drive prices

Apple already consumes nearly one-third of total global NAND flash memory, and with its share expected to grow even more with the launch of the iPad, hard drive makers believe it could delay the transition to solid state drives in traditional PCs. ( 50 comments )

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