http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:27:52 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/new_sony_ceo_looking_to_shift_to_apple_like_integration_of_hardware_software/ Kazuo Hirai, Sony's newly-announced President and CEO, has ambitious plans for the consumer electronics giant that entail strategies that are often strongly associated with Apple: centralized top-down... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/new_sony_ceo_looking_to_shift_to_apple_like_integration_of_hardware_software/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/15/apples_restrictive_pre_installed_software_policy_halts_ntt_docomo_iphone_deal/ Apple's policy that prevents partners from pre-installing software on the iPhone has stalled a possible partnership with Japan's largest wireless operator NTT DoCoMo. It was revealed on Tuesday tha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/15/apples_restrictive_pre_installed_software_policy_halts_ntt_docomo_iphone_deal/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:43:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/18/ipad_sales_cannibalizing_macs_but_record_sales_offset_problem/ Apple's chief executive Tim Cook admitted that iPad sales have likely eaten up some sales of Macs, but noted record new levels of Macs sold globally and added that a "materially larger number are buyi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/18/ipad_sales_cannibalizing_macs_but_record_sales_offset_problem/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/22/kddi_to_break_up_softbank_iphone_exclusivity_in_japan_in_2012/ Japanese carrier KDDI will break up rival Softbank's exclusive hold on Apple's iPhone in the country early next year, when it will reportedly begin selling the iPhone 5. Local business newspaper Th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/22/kddi_to_break_up_softbank_iphone_exclusivity_in_japan_in_2012/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:54:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/08/apples_legal_effort_to_bar_samsung_tablets_smartphones_extends_to_japan/ Apple's legal challenges against Samsung, which have succeeded in barring sales of its Galaxy Tab and Galaxy smartphones in some countries, have extended to Japan with another lawsuit. Apple has fi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/08/apples_legal_effort_to_bar_samsung_tablets_smartphones_extends_to_japan/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:54:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/19/continuing_supply_struggles_from_japan_force_apple_to_diversify/ Apple has been forced to turn to alternative suppliers after at least one component maker in Japan has been unable to meet demand following the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. To obtain "... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/19/continuing_supply_struggles_from_japan_force_apple_to_diversify/ Thu, 19 May 2011 13:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/apples_ipad_2_launch_in_asia_draws_crowds/ The rollout of Apple's iPad 2 in Asia drew thousands of interested customers looking to be among the first to officially purchase the touchscreen tablet in their countries. After having missed last... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/apples_ipad_2_launch_in_asia_draws_crowds/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/27/apple_to_sell_ipad_2_in_japan_white_iphone_4_around_the_world_thursday/ Apple on Wednesday officially announced that the iPad 2 will debut in Japan, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and UAE this week [updated].... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/27/apple_to_sell_ipad_2_in_japan_white_iphone_4_around_the_world_thursday/ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/20/disaster_in_japan_hasnt_greatly_affected_apples_supplies_coo_says/ Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook said the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan did not have a material impact on the supply or availability of components for Apple's iPad 2 or other products... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/20/disaster_in_japan_hasnt_greatly_affected_apples_supplies_coo_says/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/20/supply_issues_persist_for_apple_weeks_after_disaster_in_japan/ More than a month after a deadly earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the longterm effects on Apple's supply chain are becoming clearer, with report characterizing them as "significantly damaged." ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/20/supply_issues_persist_for_apple_weeks_after_disaster_in_japan/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/31/apple_reportedly_absorbing_increased_costs_from_supply_disruption_in_japan/ A new report out of the Far East alleges that Apple has agreed to absorb increased costs for upstream Japanese components in order to prevent shipping delays of the iPad 2. Sources from upstream co... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/31/apple_reportedly_absorbing_increased_costs_from_supply_disruption_in_japan/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/30/founder_of_japan_softbank_to_offer_free_iphones_pay_bills_of_orphans/ Softbank founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has rushed to help feed and shelter dislocated victims of the Japanese quake, pledging to replace iPhones and cover the mobile bills of the disaster'... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/30/founder_of_japan_softbank_to_offer_free_iphones_pay_bills_of_orphans/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/28/japan_disaster_causes_shortage_of_lithium_ion_batteries_for_apple/ The earthquake and tsunami disaster has caused a Japanese chemical maker to shut down, resulting in constraints in the supply of lithium ion batteries for Apple's portable devices. Kureha Corp. was... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/28/japan_disaster_causes_shortage_of_lithium_ion_batteries_for_apple/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/25/japan_disaster_hasnt_meaningfully_impacted_apples_ipad_2_supply/ Despite initial concerns that the earthquake in Japan might result in a shortage of components for devices like Apple's iPad 2, a new report says the impact so far has only been "modest" at worst. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/25/japan_disaster_hasnt_meaningfully_impacted_apples_ipad_2_supply/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/23/apple_may_agree_to_component_price_hikes_to_secure_touch_panel_supply/ Apple could agree to pay more for touch panel components from overseas suppliers to secure supply in the face of the Japan earthquake, according to a new report. DigiTimes reported Wednesday that A... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/23/apple_may_agree_to_component_price_hikes_to_secure_touch_panel_supply/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/15/apple_delays_launch_of_ipad_2_in_japan_in_wake_of_earthquake_disaster/ Though Japan was originally scheduled to be one of a number of countries where the iPad 2 will launch next week, Apple announced on Wednesday that it has delayed the launch while the country works to ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/15/apple_delays_launch_of_ipad_2_in_japan_in_wake_of_earthquake_disaster/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/14/japan_apple_stores_serve_as_rallying_point_after_massive_quake/ Crowds have flocked to the Apple Stores in Japan in order to stay connected after last week's devastating earthquake, according to e-mails reportedly from an Apple retail store manager in Japan. "W... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/14/japan_apple_stores_serve_as_rallying_point_after_massive_quake/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/14/japanese_publishers_censure_apple_over_app_store_copyright_violations/ A consortium of Japanese publishers rebuked Apple on Tuesday for approving App Store apps that violate the copyrights of several famous Japanese authors. The Japan Book Publishers Association, the ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/12/14/japanese_publishers_censure_apple_over_app_store_copyright_violations/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/30/softbank_offers_fully_subsidized_ipad_in_japan_with_24_month_contract/ Japanese carrier Softbank will begin offering the 16GB iPad 3G for free when customers sign up for a 25 month, $56 a month contract, a new report claims. Softbank's subsidy would contain no hidden ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/11/30/softbank_offers_fully_subsidized_ipad_in_japan_with_24_month_contract/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/04/iphone_4_retina_display_matched_by_upcoming_sharp_smartphone/ Sharp has challenged Apple's smartphone display reign by announcing an Android smartphone with the same resolution and dimensions as the iPhone 4's Retina Display. The Sharp IS03 will sport a 960 x... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/10/04/iphone_4_retina_display_matched_by_upcoming_sharp_smartphone/ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/06/apple_must_publicize_ipod_nano_fix_in_japan_docomo_wants_iphone_4/ Apple has been ordered to inform customers in Japan how to receive a replacement battery for iPod nanos that can catch fire, while a wireless provider has taken steps to allow unlocked iPhone 4 device... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/06/apple_must_publicize_ipod_nano_fix_in_japan_docomo_wants_iphone_4/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/18/inside_apples_ios_4_new_feature_parity_with_snow_leopard/ Apple's iOS 4 features the biggest foundational leap for developers since the company first opened up iPhone OS 2.0 to development, now catching up to the core features of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/06/18/inside_apples_ios_4_new_feature_parity_with_snow_leopard/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/05/10/ipad_3g_is_sim_locked_to_softbank_mobile_network_in_japan/ Despite Apple's claims that the iPad would ship unlocked, allowing owners of the 3G model to access any compatible wireless data network they might choose, the device is locked to carrier Softbank Mob... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/05/10/ipad_3g_is_sim_locked_to_softbank_mobile_network_in_japan/ Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/04/27/japanese_apple_resellers_halt_web_sales_china_iphone_price_cut_planned/ Online electronics discount stores in Japan have reportedly been asked by Apple to cease sales of iPods, Macs and other products. Also, China Unicom may cut the price of the iPhone by 1,000 yuan, or n... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/04/27/japanese_apple_resellers_halt_web_sales_china_iphone_price_cut_planned/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/04/23/apple_iphone_takes_72_of_japanese_smartphone_market/ Apple's smartphone presence in Japan has more than doubled in the last year, with the iPhone taking an estimated 72 percent of total sales in the country. As reported by Bloomberg Businessweek, Tok... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/04/23/apple_iphone_takes_72_of_japanese_smartphone_market/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/18/apples_iphone_commands_46_of_japanese_smartphone_market/ Nearly half of all domestic smartphone users have turned to the iPhone in Japan, giving Apple a dominant position in the market, according to a new study. New data released this week from Tokyo-bas... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/18/apples_iphone_commands_46_of_japanese_smartphone_market/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/27/japanese_iphone_3g_sales_better_than_reported/ Despite a widely publicized report that suggested iPhone sales in Japan were less than half of initial expectations, independent data shows that sales are right in line with expectations in a market t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/27/japanese_iphone_3g_sales_better_than_reported/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:15:00 GMT