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 10:41:28 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/18/motorola_seen_as_likely_to_win_german_patent_suit_against_apples_icloud/ A German court appears poised to rule against Apple and in favor of Motorola over alleged patent infringement related to iCloud. In a hearing held Friday in the German city of Mannheim, it was a "d... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/18/motorola_seen_as_likely_to_win_german_patent_suit_against_apples_icloud/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:48:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/apple_working_with_us_energy_company_on_north_carolina_solar_farm/ While companies from China dominate solar panel production, Apple has opted to partner with an American company to help build its forthcoming solar farm in North Carolina, AppleInsider has learned. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/apple_working_with_us_energy_company_on_north_carolina_solar_farm/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:09:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/25/apple_planning_solar_farm_opposite_nc_data_center/ Local permits reveal that Apple is looking to build a solar farm across from its massive data center in Maiden, N.C., a move that could address criticisms environmental groups have leveled at the comp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/25/apple_planning_solar_farm_opposite_nc_data_center/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:37:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/17/mobileme_users_experience_issues_in_apples_transition_to_icloud/ The inability of users to merge their Apple IDs has created a myriad of potential problems for some making the transition from MobileMe to its replacement, iCloud. A number of users have reached ou... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/17/mobileme_users_experience_issues_in_apples_transition_to_icloud/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:58:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/12/apples_icloud_com_website_now_available_with_iwork_find_my_iphone/ As part of Wednesday's roll-out of iOS 5 and the iCloud functionality heavily integrated within it, Apple also brought online its iCloud.com website. Users can simply sign in to set up an iCloud ac... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/12/apples_icloud_com_website_now_available_with_iwork_find_my_iphone/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:24:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/30/mobileme_experiencing_outages_ahead_of_icloud_transition/ Numerous MobileMe users reported experiencing outages of Apple's current cloud service on Thursday, even as the fall launch of iCloud looms. AppleInsider readers have noted being unable to access M... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/30/mobileme_experiencing_outages_ahead_of_icloud_transition/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:36:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/12/apple_open_to_restoring_axed_mobileme_features_in_icloud/ Apple hasn't completely ruled out the return of features like iDisk and System preference syncing from eventually reemerging as part of its iCloud service, representatives for the company's new chief ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/12/apple_open_to_restoring_axed_mobileme_features_in_icloud/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/03/rumor_apples_icloud_powered_by_microsoft_amazon_servers/ Apple's upcoming iCloud service is rumored to rely on both Microsoft's Azure and Amazon's AWS for hosting, as the company has played to its strength of building a consumer-facing experience rather tha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/03/rumor_apples_icloud_powered_by_microsoft_amazon_servers/ Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:13:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/26/email_scam_targets_mobileme_users_with_icloud_upgrade_bait/ Scammers are trying to trick Apple's existing MobileMe subscribers into providing credit card information, purportedly to migrate to the new iCloud service, in a new spam campaign that echoes previous... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/26/email_scam_targets_mobileme_users_with_icloud_upgrade_bait/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:09:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/06/apple_officially_killing_mobileme_sync_for_keychains_widgets_accounts_preferences/ While many of the features of MobileMe are simply being upgraded in the move to iCloud, Apple has previously noted that Gallery, iDisk and iWeb are on the chopping block. Now, the company has further ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/06/apple_officially_killing_mobileme_sync_for_keychains_widgets_accounts_preferences/ Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/04/inside_icloud_apples_new_web_services_for_ios_and_mac_os_x_lion/ Apple's iCloud services, announced this summer at the company's Worldwide Developer Conference, are quickly maturing for their initial release this fall. Here's what's new and what's changed. Spea... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/04/inside_icloud_apples_new_web_services_for_ios_and_mac_os_x_lion/ Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/01/apple_posts_new_icloud_login_page_as_a_revamped_mobileme_iwork_com/ Apple has posted a not yet fully functional login page for its new iCloud service, representing a revamped version of its existing Mail, Contacts, Calendar and Find My iPhone MobileMe apps as well as ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/01/apple_posts_new_icloud_login_page_as_a_revamped_mobileme_iwork_com/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/24/apple_confirms_icloud_to_retain_web_apps_but_ax_idisk_and_iweb/ Apple on Friday offered some additional transparency on its MobileMe to iCloud transition, specifying which features will safely make the jump to the new service and which will be lost forever -- name... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/24/apple_confirms_icloud_to_retain_web_apps_but_ax_idisk_and_iweb/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/21/76_of_iphone_owners_plan_to_use_apples_icloud_30_interested_in_itunes_match/ A new survey of iPhone users indicates that Apple's iCloud service could gain 150 million users, while nearly as many are also interested in using iMessage. Mike Abramsky, analyst with RBC Capital ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/21/76_of_iphone_owners_plan_to_use_apples_icloud_30_interested_in_itunes_match/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/16/apple_exploring_proactive_iphone_security_methods_for_stolen_hardware/ Apple could be planning to greatly enhance its "Find My iPhone" security feature in the future, as the company has shown interest in giving users the ability to scramble or delete specific data, or ev... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/16/apple_exploring_proactive_iphone_security_methods_for_stolen_hardware/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/14/apple_job_postings_indicate_icloud_will_target_app_based_web_services_rather_than_web_clients/ Speculative reports that Apple will throw away all of its existing web services in the transition from MobileMe to its new iCloud service appear to be reinforced by the company's job postings for iClo... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/14/apple_job_postings_indicate_icloud_will_target_app_based_web_services_rather_than_web_clients/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/13/apple_to_sell_unlocked_iphone_4_for_649_icloud_mirroring_some_mobileme_web_services/ Apple is rumored to begin selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 in the U.S. starting at $649 on Wednesday, while iOS 5 beta users have discovered that iCloud.com is mirroring some of MobileMe's we... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/13/apple_to_sell_unlocked_iphone_4_for_649_icloud_mirroring_some_mobileme_web_services/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/06/existing_mobileme_subscriptions_extended_service_ends_june_2012/ On the heels of the unveiling of the new iCloud service, Apple has indicated that current MobileMe subscribers will receive a free extension until June 30, 2012, at which point the service will be shu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/06/existing_mobileme_subscriptions_extended_service_ends_june_2012/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/06/apples_icloud_will_automatically_store_sync_data_for_free/ Apple finally showed off its long-awaited iCloud service on Monday, portraying it as a service that stores content, wirelessly pushes it to devices, and integrates with applications -- all at no cost ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/06/apples_icloud_will_automatically_store_sync_data_for_free/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/05/rumor_think_of_apples_icloud_as_the_new_itunes/ Apple's forthcoming cloud-based service could replace iTunes' syncing functionality, according to an unverified report. John Gruber of Daring Fireball suggested in a post on Sunday, "Donít think of... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/05/rumor_think_of_apples_icloud_as_the_new_itunes/ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/03/icloud_record_label_deals_may_cost_apple_150_million/ In order to get the major record labels onboard with its forthcoming iCloud service, Apple could fork over as much as $150 million in "advanced payments." The cost of securing deals with the labels... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/03/icloud_record_label_deals_may_cost_apple_150_million/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/apple_files_for_european_icloud_trademark/ Apple has filed for the "iCloud" trademark with the European Trademark Office with a wide range of classes, including "delivering digital music by telecommunications." The trademark application sur... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/apple_files_for_european_icloud_trademark/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/apple_may_offer_free_icloud_services_with_aggressively_priced_mac_os_x_lion/ Apple next week is likely to announce that all Mac owners who run the latest version of the OS X operating system, Lion, will also receive at least some of the services from iCloud for free, sources h... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/apple_may_offer_free_icloud_services_with_aggressively_priced_mac_os_x_lion/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/icloud_preannouncement_leads_wall_street_to_expect_big_things_from_apple_at_wwdc/ After Apple tipped its hand on Tuesday and revealed it will unveil its new iCloud service next week, Wall Street analysts believe the company has set the stage for a strong software-focused Worldwide ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/icloud_preannouncement_leads_wall_street_to_expect_big_things_from_apple_at_wwdc/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/31/apples_icloud_may_offer_remote_storage_of_movies_tv_shows_at_launch/ In addition to agreements with music labels, Apple is also said to be pursuing licensing deals with movie and TV studios that would allow users to remotely store and stream copyrighted video content v... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/31/apples_icloud_may_offer_remote_storage_of_movies_tv_shows_at_launch/ Tue, 31 May 2011 19:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/31/steve_jobs_to_present_ios_5_lion_at_apples_wwdc_keynote_on_monday_june_6/ Apple announced on Tuesday that in less than a week, Chief Executive Steve Jobs will return to the stage, along with a team of company executives, to present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and iOS 5 -- and to int... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/31/steve_jobs_to_present_ios_5_lion_at_apples_wwdc_keynote_on_monday_june_6/ Tue, 31 May 2011 12:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/26/apples_icloud_music_service_to_scan_mirror_itunes_libraries/ Sources allege that the much-rumored streaming music service from Apple will scan users' iTunes libraries and mirror them in the cloud, but it reportedly won't be free. Bloomberg BusinessWeek repor... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/26/apples_icloud_music_service_to_scan_mirror_itunes_libraries/ Fri, 27 May 2011 00:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/24/music_publishers_reportedly_close_to_cloud_streaming_deal_with_apple/ There is little to separate music publishers and Apple from striking a deal to allow music to be streamed through a new iTunes cloud service, a new report claims. Officials in the music business ar... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/24/music_publishers_reportedly_close_to_cloud_streaming_deal_with_apple/ Tue, 24 May 2011 16:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/20/apple_strikes_deal_with_sony_for_streaming_itunes_music_service_report/ Apple has reportedly inked a licensing deal with Sony Corp.'s music division to begin offering the label's catalog in the cloud, leaving Universal Music Group as the last holdout among the major recor... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/20/apple_strikes_deal_with_sony_for_streaming_itunes_music_service_report/ Fri, 20 May 2011 04:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/18/apple_signs_licensing_deal_with_emi_for_itunes_cloud_service/ Music industry sources claim that Apple has signed a cloud-music licensing agreement with music label EMI and is "very near" to completing deals with Universal and Sony, according to a new report. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/18/apple_signs_licensing_deal_with_emi_for_itunes_cloud_service/ Thu, 19 May 2011 03:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/17/apple_developing_advanced_media_streaming_engine_for_ios_mac_os/ Apple employees are at work on improved media streaming technology at the company's Cupertino, Calif., headquarters, as rumors of a so-called "iCloud" service continue to pick up steam. On Tuesday,... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/17/apple_developing_advanced_media_streaming_engine_for_ios_mac_os/ Tue, 17 May 2011 18:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/11/music_labels_expect_apples_icloud_to_be_gold_standard_ahead_of_google_amazon/ Though Amazon and Google beat Apple to the punch by launching their own cloud-based music streaming services, record labels are reportedly hopeful that Apple's rumored "iCloud," backed by licensing de... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/11/music_labels_expect_apples_icloud_to_be_gold_standard_ahead_of_google_amazon/ Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/08/fortunes_inside_apple_describes_a_furious_steve_jobs_after_mobileme_launch/ The shaky debut of Apple's revamped cloud service MobileMe in 2008 prompted Chief Executive Steve Jobs to chastise those responsible for the service, Fortune's new "Inside Apple" feature reveals. A... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/08/fortunes_inside_apple_describes_a_furious_steve_jobs_after_mobileme_launch/ Mon, 09 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/01/hints_of_new_castle_codenamed_icloud_service_found_in_mac_os_x_10_7_lion/ Strong evidence of Apple's upcoming iCloud service has been found in the form of a feature hidden within in a developer build of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion that allows a MobileMe account to be migrated to a c... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/01/hints_of_new_castle_codenamed_icloud_service_found_in_mac_os_x_10_7_lion/ Sun, 01 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/sources_apple_utilizing_icloud_internally_service_to_be_more_than_music/ Apple has begun adopting the "iCloud" name within several products currently under development, suggesting the appropriately labeled moniker is indeed the frontrunner for the company's soon-to-debut I... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/sources_apple_utilizing_icloud_internally_service_to_be_more_than_music/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/apples_purchase_of_icloud_com_domain_confirmed/ Apple is said to have indeed bought the iCloud.com domain for its forthcoming cloud-based iTunes music streaming service, though the rumored $4.5 million purchase price remains unconfirmed. Citing ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/29/apples_purchase_of_icloud_com_domain_confirmed/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/28/apple_may_have_purchased_icloud_com_domain_for_4_5m_rumor/ In what may serve as further evidence of an impending cloud-based iTunes service, a new report claims Apple has purchased the iCloud.com domain from the Swedish company Xcerion for $4.5 million. Gi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/28/apple_may_have_purchased_icloud_com_domain_for_4_5m_rumor/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/26/apples_itunes_cloud_could_be_free_at_first_but_will_eventually_require_a_fee/ Apple has reportedly told music executives that its cloud-based iTunes streaming service could be offered for free at first, but the company eventually plans to charge customers for hosting content on... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/26/apples_itunes_cloud_could_be_free_at_first_but_will_eventually_require_a_fee/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/22/apple_has_reportedly_signed_licenses_with_two_major_music_labels_for_itunes_streaming/ A new report claims that Apple has succeeded in procuring deals with at least two of the four big music labels in the last two months, possibly signaling that the rumored iTunes streaming music servic... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/22/apple_has_reportedly_signed_licenses_with_two_major_music_labels_for_itunes_streaming/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/21/greenpeace_dirty_data_report_criticizes_apples_nc_data_center/ A recent report by environmental watchdog Greenpeace on energy practices in cloud computing called out Apple for relying on "dirty" energy for its $1 billion data center in Maiden, NC. In a report ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/21/greenpeace_dirty_data_report_criticizes_apples_nc_data_center/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:40:00 GMT