News Archives for 10/2010

Apple countersues Motorola over multi-touch iPhone patents

As expected, Apple has responded to a patent suit from Motorola with its own legal action, accusing the company of violating six patents related to multi-touch features found in the iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Apple's Mac and Retail bosses cash in on over $55 million in options

Two of Steve Jobs' top lieutenants saw big pay days during the month of October, with Apple's Mac hardware chief and retail mastermind both cashing in on stock options that combined to total of more than $55 million.

Kasper Jade | 13 years ago

Review: Apple's new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch MacBook Air (Late 2010)

At its "Back to the Mac" event, Apple launched a revamped 13-inch MacBook Air and an entirely new 11-inch MacBook Air as products combining the company's MacBook line with lessons learned in iPad development.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

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Apple updates iPhoto to fix data loss bug, modifies iTunes sidebar

Apple released Friday an update to iPhoto to resolve a data loss problem that can occur when upgrading one's library to iPhoto '11. The company also quietly modified the sidebar in its iTunes software to bring back Genius Recommendations.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Google founders wanted to hire Steve Jobs as company's first CEO

Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin considered hiring Apple CEO Steve Jobs as the company's first CEO, according to a new documentary.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Apple's iOS pushes Microsoft to dial down Silverlight for HTML5

While Apple's success with its mobile iOS platform is credited with invoking the proliferation of HTML5 video at the expense of Adobe's Flash, it's also causing a major shift in strategy for Microsoft's Silverlight.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Apple's next-gen iPad rumored to have two cameras - report

Apple's next-generation iPad, set to launch in the first quarter of 2011, will include a forward-facing camera for FaceTime video chat, in addition to a second rear camera, according to an unconfirmed rumor from an investment firm.

Neil Hughes | 13 years ago

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Fortune: Apple to release Verizon iPhone in early 2011

Fortune on Friday added itself to a growing list of mainstream publications that have "confirmed" that Apple will launch an iPhone on the Verizon network in early 2011.

Katie Marsal | 13 years ago

Sprint CEO says Apple's Wi-Fi iPad has boosted wireless hotspot sales

Though the iPad is not available for use directly on Sprint's network, owners of the Wi-Fi-only model have helped to increase sales of the carrier's Overdrive MiFi wireless hotspot, Sprint's CEO has revealed.

Sam Oliver | 13 years ago

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IDC: Apple passes RIM to become No. 4 global mobile phone vendor

A new IDC report shows strong iPhone sales have pushed Apple past Research in Motion, making the iPhone-maker the world's fourth-largest mobile phone seller in the third quarter of 2010.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Apple distributor sees increased interest in the iPad among businesses

An executive from Ingram Micro, one of Apple's largest distributors, revealed Thursday that Apple is allowing the firm to pursue enterprise sales of the iPad, as businesses express increasing interest in purchasing the touchscreen tablet.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Apple issues Mac Pro EFI firmware, Logic updates

Apple released several support downloads Thursday, including a Mac Pro EFI firmware update and an update to the company's Logic Pro and Logic Express music production software.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Apple beats Microsoft in fall quarterly revenues

This summer Apple only approached Microsoft in revenues, but in the fall quarter, the iPhone maker has handily beat its partner and rival after reporting a new record of $20.34 billion in revenues compared to Microsoft's $16.20 billion for the fall quarter.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

TSA clears Apple's 11-inch MacBook Air to stay in carry-on at airports

Owners of Apple's new 11-inch MacBook Air will not have to remove the thin-and-light notebook from their bag at security checkpoints in U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration has announced.

Katie Marsal | 13 years ago

Mossberg: Apple's new MacBook Air offers iPad-like experience

Technology journalist Walt Mossberg has reviewed Apple's new MacBook Air notebooks, and has given both the 11-inch and 13-inch models high praise for offering the long battery life and instant-on capabilities found in the iPad.

Slash Lane | 13 years ago

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Concerns over reiterated forecasts in Apple's 10-K filing 'overdone'

Reaction to the gross margins forecast in Apple's annual 10-K filing this week has been unnecessary, as the numbers are no different than those presented earlier this month during the company's quarterly earnings call, Wall Street analysts have noted.

Neil Hughes | 13 years ago

Apple exploring nitride coatings for scratch-proof devices

Apple has shown interest in creating stainless steel electronic devices that are more durable and scratch resistant, thanks to a thin external coating of nitride.

Neil Hughes | 13 years ago

Apple's iPad now on sale from Verizon and AT&T

Apple on Thursday began selling the iPad through the two largest wireless carriers in the U.S. — Verizon and AT&T — as retail expansion of the touchscreen tablet before the holidays continues.

AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Apple brings unlocked, contract-free iPhone to Germany

As T-Mobile loses its iPhone exclusivity in Germany to O2 and Vodafone, Apple has begun offering the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 unlocked without a contract to German customers, with the 16GB iPhone 4 model selling for 629 euros.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Foxconn could join Pegatron in producing Apple's CDMA iPhone

Apple partners Foxconn and Pegatron have both received orders for a CDMA version of the iPhone 4 due out in 2011, a new report out of the Far East claims.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Taiwanese company threatens to sue Apple over iPad name

A struggling Taiwanese company is threatening to sue Apple for $1.5 billion over the iPad trademark, claiming an earlier agreement to sell the "global trademark" didn't include trademark rights for the Chinese market.

Josh Ong | 13 years ago

Apple's 2010 ad budget increases by $190 million, but still outpaced by new sales growth

In fiscal 2010, Apple ramped up its ad spending growth ten times higher than in previous years, but the company's revenues growth still dropped the overall ratio of its earnings that it spends on advertising.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

Apple developing open SIM for iPhone service, RFID sales

Apple is reportedly working with chip manufacturer Gemalto to deliver an iPhone SIM card capable of working with multiple carriers, allowing users to shop for mobile service directly from the Apple Store. The deal likely also involves authentication for contactless, RFID mobile transactions.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 13 years ago

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