http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sun, 27 May 2012 20:22:24 -0400 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/29/best_buy_to_shutter_50_stores_as_apples_ipad_strains_margins/ Electronics retailer Best Buy plans to close 50 stores and cut $800 million in costs, in response to low margins in the mobile computing space from devices like Apple's iPad. Best Buy's plans also ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/29/best_buy_to_shutter_50_stores_as_apples_ipad_strains_margins/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:04:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/23/best_buy_sells_nearly_as_many_iphones_as_apple_does_directly/ While most iPhone buyers make their purchase from their wireless carrier, Best Buy plays nearly as important a role in iPhone sales as Apple's own direct sales, according to a new survey. Consumer ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/23/best_buy_sells_nearly_as_many_iphones_as_apple_does_directly/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/14/new_ipads_begin_arriving_at_best_buy_as_another_hands_on_surfaces_from_hong_kong/ Ahead of Friday's official launch of the new iPad, Best Buy stores have begun receiving inventory, as a new photo shows units stockpiled one of the retailer's back rooms. In addition, another hands-on... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/14/new_ipads_begin_arriving_at_best_buy_as_another_hands_on_surfaces_from_hong_kong/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/09/alleged_best_buy_inventory_leak_shows_mysterious_sprint_ipad_listings/ Purported leaked images of Best Buy's internal inventory system contain mysterious references to a Sprint iPad with what seem to be two-year contract options. Sprint was noticeably absent from this... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/09/alleged_best_buy_inventory_leak_shows_mysterious_sprint_ipad_listings/ Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/05/ipad_3_cases_shipping_to_best_buy_ahead_of_apples_announcement___report/ Best Buy stores have reportedly begun to receive cases sealed in boxes for Apple's third-generation iPad ahead of Wednesday's anticipated unveiling. The cases have shipped in boxes with a pink stic... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/05/ipad_3_cases_shipping_to_best_buy_ahead_of_apples_announcement___report/ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:57:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/01/case_makers_plan_for_apple_ipad_hd_best_buy_expects_accessories_march_11/ Ahead of next week's anticipated iPad unveiling, case makers are gearing up with parts for a so-called "iPad HD," while Best Buy's system shows third-party accessories will arrive on March 11. Alle... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/01/case_makers_plan_for_apple_ipad_hd_best_buy_expects_accessories_march_11/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:21:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/17/apple_tv_disappears_from_bestbuycom_as_update_rumors_swirl/ Best Buy is no longer selling the Apple TV on its website, prompting speculation that a new model from Apple is soon to arrive. Though BestBuy.com carried Apple's set-top box as recently as the 201... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/17/apple_tv_disappears_from_bestbuycom_as_update_rumors_swirl/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/best_buy_customer_survey_details_42_inch_apple_hdtv_with_ios_for_1499/ Whether it's inside knowledge of a future product or purely speculation, electronics retailer Best Buy has made mention in a survey of a 42-inch high-definition Apple television set powered by iOS pr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/best_buy_customer_survey_details_42_inch_apple_hdtv_with_ios_for_1499/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/01/steve_jobs_inspired_best_buy_to_switch_from_celebrities_to_inventors_for_super_bowl_ad/ The numerous tributes to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs after he died last October prompted big-box retailer Best Buy to change its Super Bowl advertising strategy from using celebrities to spotligh... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/01/steve_jobs_inspired_best_buy_to_switch_from_celebrities_to_inventors_for_super_bowl_ad/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/13/best_buy_sees_strong_iphone_4s_ipad_2_demand_in_apple_holiday_season/ Best Buy officials have singled out Apple's iPhone 4S and iPad 2 as some of the company's strongest selling products during the holiday shopping season. Apple's popular portable devices were brough... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/13/best_buy_sees_strong_iphone_4s_ipad_2_demand_in_apple_holiday_season/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:27:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/amazon_says_kindle_fire_is_its_best_selling_product_but_wont_reveal_numbers/ Amazon on Monday touted the success of its newly launched Kindle Fire, revealing it is the retailer's best-selling product, though it still won't disclose any actual sales figures. The company reve... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/amazon_says_kindle_fire_is_its_best_selling_product_but_wont_reveal_numbers/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:56:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/best_buy_offering_50_off_all_ipad_2_models_during_online_black_friday_sale/ Apple Authorized reseller Best Buy on Thursday launched an online sale offering the steepest discounts yet on all of Apple's iPad 2 models along with free shipping. The sale offers an instant $45 ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/best_buy_offering_50_off_all_ipad_2_models_during_online_black_friday_sale/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/04/rumor_best_buy_preparing_for_oct_launch_of_apples_iphone_5/ A pair of new reports claim retailer Best Buy is preparing for an October launch of Apple's next-generation iPhone, though they conflict on potential launch dates. A leaked document from the retail... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/04/rumor_best_buy_preparing_for_oct_launch_of_apples_iphone_5/ Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:32:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/19/best_buy_to_give_away_galaxy_tabs_as_apple_seeks_ban_across_all_of_eu/ Best Buy this weekend will kick-off an aggressive promo that offers a free Galaxy Tab 10.1 to buyers of certain HDTVs, possibly hinting that yet another iPad rival is in need of a stimulus to combat p... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/19/best_buy_to_give_away_galaxy_tabs_as_apple_seeks_ban_across_all_of_eu/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:24:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/16/best_buy_upset_with_hp_over_selling_just_25k_touchpads/ Best Buy is reportedly unhappy with HP after having sold just 25,000 of the PC maker's TouchPad tablets and is unwilling to pay for the more than 240,000 unsold units, according to a new report. Mu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/16/best_buy_upset_with_hp_over_selling_just_25k_touchpads/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/18/customers_frustrated_with_lack_of_stock_for_best_buy_ipad_2_promotion/ Though Best Buy advertised that its stores would have iPad 2 stock available for sale on Sunday, numerous customers came away empty handed as availability of Apple's touchscreen tablet remains limited... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/18/customers_frustrated_with_lack_of_stock_for_best_buy_ipad_2_promotion/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/15/best_buy_gearing_up_for_nationwide_ipad_2_promotion_on_april_17/ A leaked internal memo from Best Buy indicates that the big-box retailer plans to make a marketing push for the iPad 2 on Sunday, April 17, and will resume taking reserve orders for at least a week af... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/15/best_buy_gearing_up_for_nationwide_ipad_2_promotion_on_april_17/ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/08/best_buy_says_apple_ipad_2_units_are_being_held_for_an_upcoming_promotion/ Best Buy has disputed rumors that the retailer is in a dispute with Apple over iPad sales, and instead claims that it is holding iPad 2 units from sale for an "upcoming promotion." In response to r... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/08/best_buy_says_apple_ipad_2_units_are_being_held_for_an_upcoming_promotion/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/08/rumor_best_buys_ipad_2_sales_strategy_gets_it_blacklisted_by_apple/ Numerous rumors have claimed that Best Buy is in hot water with Apple over its alleged policy to stop iPad 2 sales once it meets its quota for the day, leaving the retailer "blacklisted" from further ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/08/rumor_best_buys_ipad_2_sales_strategy_gets_it_blacklisted_by_apple/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/07/best_buy_denies_rumors_of_ipad_handout_to_all_staff_considers_multiple_devices/ A Best Buy spokesperson has gone on record denying a recent rumor that the electronics retailer plans to distribute iPads to all of its sales staff, while admitting that it is still deciding which han... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/07/best_buy_denies_rumors_of_ipad_handout_to_all_staff_considers_multiple_devices/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/04/best_buy_rumored_to_give_apples_ipad_to_all_its_sales_associates/ A new report claims that big-box electronics retailer Best Buy may be preparing to hand out iPads to each of the on-floor sales associates in its 1,100 US stores. "A source with knowledge of corpor... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/04/best_buy_rumored_to_give_apples_ipad_to_all_its_sales_associates/ Sat, 05 Mar 2011 01:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/03/walmart_best_buy_advertise_availability_of_apples_ipad_2/ In addition to Apple's retail stores, Best Buy will sell the iPad 2 on its March 11 launch day, while Walmart has also advertised the second-generation tablet but has not confirmed a sale date. On ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/03/walmart_best_buy_advertise_availability_of_apples_ipad_2/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/01/first_gen_ipad_deleted_from_best_buy_as_apples_imminent_ipad_2_launch_looms/ More evidence that Apple plans to surprise with near immediate availability of its second-generation iPad surfaced Tuesday, when it was revealed that retailer Best Buy has listed the first-generation ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/01/first_gen_ipad_deleted_from_best_buy_as_apples_imminent_ipad_2_launch_looms/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/20/apple_partner_best_buy_listing_5_new_macbook_pro_skus_and_price_points/ Best Buy, one of the largest resellers authorized to sell Apple's Mac family of products, is listing this weekend five new stock keeping units for Mac notebooks at price points ranging from $1,199 to ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/20/apple_partner_best_buy_listing_5_new_macbook_pro_skus_and_price_points/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/15/best_buy_invites_customers_to_discover_apples_iwork_11_this_saturday/ The official Mexican website for retailer Best Buy has a special event devoted to iWork '11 scheduled for this Saturday, suggesting an update to Apple's productivity suite could be imminent. [Update: ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/15/best_buy_invites_customers_to_discover_apples_iwork_11_this_saturday/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/07/best_buy_preps_for_verizon_iphone_launch_white_iphone_4_arrival/ Best Buy retail stores are expected to have dozens of handsets available for this week's launch of the Verizon iPhone 4, while the retailer has also begun to plan shelf space for the anticipated arriv... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/07/best_buy_preps_for_verizon_iphone_launch_white_iphone_4_arrival/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/18/evidence_points_toward_potential_feb_27_launch_of_apples_white_iphone_4/ Apple's long-delayed white version of the iPhone 4 could finally debut on Feb. 27, according to information leaked from the retail inventory system of retailer Best Buy. The photo of the alleged in... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/18/evidence_points_toward_potential_feb_27_launch_of_apples_white_iphone_4/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/15/best_buy_coming_soon_ipad_skus_could_point_to_next_gen_wi_fi_ipad/ Best Buy has posted placeholder SKUs for 3 "Coming Soon" models of Apple's Wi-Fi iPad at prices of $599 and $699, possibly suggesting that retail channels are prepping for the release of the second-ge... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/15/best_buy_coming_soon_ipad_skus_could_point_to_next_gen_wi_fi_ipad/ Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/10/best_buy_rumored_to_add_apple_genius_bars_display_more_macs_in_stores/ Best Buy later this year may update its Apple store-within-a-store boutiques to feature a larger display of Macs in addition to staffed Genius Bars that would mirror those found in every Apple retail ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/10/best_buy_rumored_to_add_apple_genius_bars_display_more_macs_in_stores/ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/15/amd_holding_off_on_tablets_admits_ipad_cannibalizing_notebooks/ AMD Chief Executive Dirk Meyer weighed in on the iPad's impact on sales of netbooks and notebooks, surmising that Apple's tablet has cannibalized both. Meanwhile, the company is waiting for the market... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/15/amd_holding_off_on_tablets_admits_ipad_cannibalizing_notebooks/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/12/ipad_coming_to_walmart_stores_on_oct_15/ Walmart has announced that hundreds of its stores will begin selling the iPad on Friday, Oct. 15, eventually expanding to 2,300 stores in November. Walmart revealed the news Monday evening, confirm... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/12/ipad_coming_to_walmart_stores_on_oct_15/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/09/ipad_coming_to_walmart_stores_next_week_rumor/ Photos of an alleged email sent to Walmart managers suggest the retail giant could begin carrying all six models of Apple's iPad as early as next week, a new report claims. The photos were obtained... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/09/ipad_coming_to_walmart_stores_next_week_rumor/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/18/best_buy_ceo_backpedals_on_ipad_cannibalization_comment/ Brian Dunn, CEO of Best Buy, issued a statement Friday clarifying his earlier comment that the iPad had cannibalized sales of some notebook and netbook models by as much as 50 percent. "The reports... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/18/best_buy_ceo_backpedals_on_ipad_cannibalization_comment/ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 05:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/17/best_buy_ceo_says_apples_ipad_has_halved_some_notebook_sales/ Internal estimates at Best Buy suggest the iPad has cut into notebook sales by as much as 50 percent. The news came as part of a change to Best Buy's retail strategy, according to the Wall Street J... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/17/best_buy_ceo_says_apples_ipad_has_halved_some_notebook_sales/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/14/ipad_sales_to_expand_to_all_best_buy_u_s_stores_sept_26/ Availability of the iPad will expand to all of Best Buy's U.S. stores on Sept. 26, amounting to 1,093 of the company's nationwide retail locations selling Apple's device. Best Buy announced the exp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/14/ipad_sales_to_expand_to_all_best_buy_u_s_stores_sept_26/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/best_buy_rumored_to_give_out_free_iphone_4_antenna_covers/ Electronics retailer Best Buy is rumored to offer free antenna covers for any iPhone 4 owner, with a simple strip that would cover the exterior metal band of the handset. Citing a number of anonymo... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/28/best_buy_rumored_to_give_out_free_iphone_4_antenna_covers/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/21/best_buy_inventory_suggests_launch_availability_of_white_iphone_4/ New inventory information from Best Buy shows the retailer has ordered limited quantities -- at least 10 per store -- of the white iPhone 4 for launch day, though whether they will actually be availab... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/21/best_buy_inventory_suggests_launch_availability_of_white_iphone_4/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/15/att_sold_out_of_iphone_4_pre_orders_as_best_buy_halts_white_pre_orders/ Despite a series of high-tech server meltdowns that prevented many customers from reserving their new iPhone 4 on Tuesday, AT&T managed to sell through its allotment of pre-orders by late afternoon. M... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/15/att_sold_out_of_iphone_4_pre_orders_as_best_buy_halts_white_pre_orders/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/14/best_buy_to_take_iphone_4_pre_orders_alongside_apple_tomorrow/ Best Buy announced Monday that it will be an authorized participant in Apple's iPhone 4 pre-launch on Tuesday, in which customers can visit one of its retail locations to reserve one of the new handse... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/14/best_buy_to_take_iphone_4_pre_orders_alongside_apple_tomorrow/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/11/radio_shack_to_accept_pre_orders_for_iphone_4_alongside_apple/ In a rare vote of confidence, Apple has authorized third-party iPhone retailer Radio Shack to participate in its iPhone 4 pre-launch which kicks off early next week, AppleInsider has learned. Radio... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/11/radio_shack_to_accept_pre_orders_for_iphone_4_alongside_apple/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:40:00 GMT