http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:05:43 -0400 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/02/17/best_buy_expecting_new_apple_products_in_mid_march/ Updated stock information from within Best Buy's computer systems shows the electronics retailer receiving new hardware from Apple -- potentially MacBook Pros or iPads -- on March 14. A picture sen... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/02/17/best_buy_expecting_new_apple_products_in_mid_march/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/29/apple_sees_brief_iphone_3gs_shortages_nvidia_intros_cs4_plugins/ Apple nearly saw a repeat of last year's sellouts on the weekend with widespread, but brief, iPhone 3GS shortages at many of its US retail stores. Also, NVIDIA has launched plugins that let Macs with ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/29/apple_sees_brief_iphone_3gs_shortages_nvidia_intros_cs4_plugins/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/13/att_already_sold_out_of_launch_day_iphone_3g_s_pre_orders/ Signaling a likely repeat of Apple's iPhone sell-outs of the past two years, AT&T is already warning that those making iPhone 3G S pre-orders that they won't get their handsets on launch. The US ca... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/13/att_already_sold_out_of_launch_day_iphone_3g_s_pre_orders/ Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/best_buy_to_offer_apples_iphone_3g_s_with_insurance/ Those who want added protection for their new iPhone 3G S units on launch day will have the option of queuing up at Best Buy to purchase both Apple's device as well as a rare accident insurance plan, ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/best_buy_to_offer_apples_iphone_3g_s_with_insurance/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/01/best_buy_issues_memo_warning_of_iphone_constraints/ Best Buy over the weekend became the latest Apple partner to warn staffers of dwindling iPhone supply that could leave some of its stores without product to sell for a few weeks later this month. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/01/best_buy_issues_memo_warning_of_iphone_constraints/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/19/wal_marts_new_apple_section_seen_as_precursor_to_mac_sales/ Wal-Mart's move to overhaul the electronics departments in many of its retail stores with Apple-designated shopping areas is being seen as a sign that the mega-retailer is making a pitch to eventually... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/19/wal_marts_new_apple_section_seen_as_precursor_to_mac_sales/ Tue, 19 May 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/15/iphone_speculation_heats_up_around_mysterious_best_buy_entries/ With Apple-related news grinding to a halt near week's end, some are scraping the bottom of the barrel and pointing to some unusual entries in Best Buy's inventory system as potential placeholders for... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/15/iphone_speculation_heats_up_around_mysterious_best_buy_entries/ Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/17/best_buy_rumored_to_take_on_itunes_with_movie_download_store/ Apple authorized reseller Best Buy will soon add its name to a growing list of firms bidding for a slice of the online movie download business, according to a new report. Citing unnamed Hollywood s... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/17/best_buy_rumored_to_take_on_itunes_with_movie_download_store/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/25/softbank_now_giving_away_iphones_in_japan/ In a bid to possibly clear inventory, combat slumping sales, or both, SoftBank Mobile's new "iPhone for Everybody Campaign" is offering customers in Japan a free iPhone 3G with a two-year contract thr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/25/softbank_now_giving_away_iphones_in_japan/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/23/best_buy_offering_100_iphone_discount_to_program_members/ Members of Best Buy's Reward Zone program can save up to $100 on an iPhone 3G from Best Buy Mobile until the end of this week. The full $100 discount is offered to Premier Silver members, making th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/23/best_buy_offering_100_iphone_discount_to_program_members/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/16/circuit_city_calls_it_quits_to_liquidate_assets/ One-time Apple partner and the United States' second largest electronics retailer Circuit City will shutter all of its remaining stores following a difficult holiday shopping season and failed efforts... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/16/circuit_city_calls_it_quits_to_liquidate_assets/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/24/best_buy_slashes_prices_on_apples_mac_line_for_4_day_sale/ Looking to get a jump-start on the holiday shopping season, Best Buy is working with Apple to host a 4-day only sale that offers instant discounts across the entire Mac product line, including $100 - ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/24/best_buy_slashes_prices_on_apples_mac_line_for_4_day_sale/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/03/apple_ripe_to_expand_mac_sales_to_uks_largest_phone_retailer/ Apple is believed to have tapped iPhone reseller and largest independent European mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse to help push sales of Macs in the United Kingdom. People close to the ret... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/03/apple_ripe_to_expand_mac_sales_to_uks_largest_phone_retailer/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/15/video_industry_plans_escape_from_itunes_with_open_standard/ Afraid that Apple will gain the sort of lock on downloadable video that it did with music, Sony and a group of video business heavyweights are planning a new standard that would let copy protected mov... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/15/video_industry_plans_escape_from_itunes_with_open_standard/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/15/best_buy_to_acquire_naspter_for_121_million/ Best Buy said Monday it has agreed to purchase Napster Inc. for $121 million as part of a bid to accelerate growth in the emerging industry of digital entertainment and leverage its relationships with... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/15/best_buy_to_acquire_naspter_for_121_million/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/05/microsoft_calling_up_gurus_to_take_on_apples_geniuses/ As part of its efforts to shore up Windows Vista's battered reputation, Microsoft has revealed plans for retail helpers that bear a strong resemblance to Apple's Genius Bar staff. Although they won... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/05/microsoft_calling_up_gurus_to_take_on_apples_geniuses/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/04/iphone_snags_cover_of_best_buy_circular_ahead_of_sundays_launch/ While there's no sign that sales of Apple's iPhone 3G have slowed, they're due for an incremental boost come Sunday when the device goes on sale at Best Buy retail outlets nationwide. A copy of ne... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/04/iphone_snags_cover_of_best_buy_circular_ahead_of_sundays_launch/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/13/apples_best_buy_play_makes_12m_iphones_very_conservative/ An agreement for Best Buy to start selling iPhones will help make already strong estimates for Apple's device sales seem all too modest, according to an investment note from Lehman Brothers. Analys... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/13/apples_best_buy_play_makes_12m_iphones_very_conservative/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/12/sources_best_buy_to_sell_apples_iphone_3g_nationwide/ Best Buy Co., Inc. is expected to announce as early as Wednesday plans to begin selling the iPhone 3G next month, making it the first independent U.S. reseller to offer the the coveted touchscreen han... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/12/sources_best_buy_to_sell_apples_iphone_3g_nationwide/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/03/challenges_ahead_as_apple_and_best_buy_expand_mac_program/ Apple and Best Buy have internally announced plans to scale Mac sales beyond their previously stated 600-store goal, but will soon face real estate-related obstacles that could challenge further expan... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/03/challenges_ahead_as_apple_and_best_buy_expand_mac_program/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/21/apple_best_buy_partner_in_china_npd_on_ipods_paypal_clarifies/ Apple and speciality electronics retailer Best Buy have extended their partnership to the Far East. Meanwhile, the latest data from NPD suggests second-quarter iPod sales remained relatively flat. And... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/21/apple_best_buy_partner_in_china_npd_on_ipods_paypal_clarifies/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/26/itunes_now_the_no_2_music_retailer_in_the_us/ In addition to new notebooks on Tuesday, Apple announced that the latest market research data from NPD indicates that the iTunes Store recently surpassed Best Buy to become the number two music retail... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/26/itunes_now_the_no_2_music_retailer_in_the_us/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/12/blu_ray_exclusives_by_best_buy_netflix_deal_hd_dvd_serious_blow/ Compounding troubles for the ailing HD DVD format, Best Buy and movie rental service Netflix both said on Monday that they would focus their attention on Blu-ray discs. Netflix was first to take th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/12/blu_ray_exclusives_by_best_buy_netflix_deal_hd_dvd_serious_blow/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/09/best_buy_to_double_number_of_stores_selling_apples_mac_line/ Leading U.S. electronics specialty retailer Best Buy said this week it plans to increase the number of stores carrying Apple Inc.'s Mac computer line twofold in the next several weeks, signaling robus... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/09/best_buy_to_double_number_of_stores_selling_apples_mac_line/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/07/att_expands_iphone_distribution_amtech_on_dell_west_14th/ AT&T's control of Cellular One is bringing the iPhone to new corners of the US, including Alaska. And Dell's venture into retail is unlikely to dent Apple's influence in retail, according to an inves... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/07/att_expands_iphone_distribution_amtech_on_dell_west_14th/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/06/briefly_dell_at_best_buy_mac_pro_and_10_5_2_at_macworld/ Dell has bolstered its commitment to retail by placing some of its computer line on Best Buy's shelves. Meanwhile, one rumor suggests Apple will both update the Mac Pro at January's Macworld show and... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/12/06/briefly_dell_at_best_buy_mac_pro_and_10_5_2_at_macworld/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:30:00 GMT