http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:40:43 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_domestic_desktop_sales_strong_iphone_sales_slow_in_china/ Apple has captured nearly half of all desktop revenue in the United States as iPhone sales in China have lagged. According to numbers released by NPD, Apple's share of retail desktop revenue in Oct... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_domestic_desktop_sales_strong_iphone_sales_slow_in_china/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/12/microsoft_denies_apple_had_influence_on_windows_7_design/ After a Microsoft official was quoted as saying that the "look and feel" of Windows 7 was inspired by Mac OS X, Apple's rival to the north has officially retracted the statement. On the official Wi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/12/microsoft_denies_apple_had_influence_on_windows_7_design/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/11/microsoft_official_admits_windows_7_design_inspired_by_mac_os_x/ When it looked to redesign its dominant operating system after the struggles of Windows Vista, Microsoft reportedly turned to Apple's Mac OS X for the "look and feel" of Windows 7. Simon Aldous, pa... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/11/microsoft_official_admits_windows_7_design_inspired_by_mac_os_x/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/09/iphone_windows_7_sync_bug_with_intel_chipset_fixed_for_some/ A bug with Intel's P55 chipset prevents Windows 7 from syncing their iPhone, and motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte has issued a BIOS update to resolve the issue for some. Gigabyte has released the ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/09/iphone_windows_7_sync_bug_with_intel_chipset_fixed_for_some/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/06/windows_7_tops_vista_software_sales_lags_behind_in_hardware/ Microsoft's heavily hyped Windows 7 debut was a success for the Redmond, Wash., company in terms of boxed software, which saw a 234 percent increase over Vista, though PC hardware sales slowed. Acc... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/06/windows_7_tops_vista_software_sales_lags_behind_in_hardware/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/27/microsoft_drops_family_guy_special_over_content_issues/ Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Windows 7 sponsorship of Seth MacFarlane's forthcoming "Family Guy" special after deciding the edgy comedy didn't "fit with the Windows brand." A report by Vari... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/27/microsoft_drops_family_guy_special_over_content_issues/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/22/exclusive_photos_video_from_microsoft_store_grand_opening/ Microsoft debuted its first retail store in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday to coincide with the launch of Windows 7, and AppleInsider has exclusive photos, video and details from the grand opening event.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/22/exclusive_photos_video_from_microsoft_store_grand_opening/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/22/burger_king_sells_windows_7_whoppers_as_microsoft_begins_guru_training/ In concert with Thursday's release of Windows 7, Burger King in Japan has begun selling a Whopper with seven patties of meat; and a Microsoft Store "Guru" has been spotted in person. Windows 7 Whop... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/22/burger_king_sells_windows_7_whoppers_as_microsoft_begins_guru_training/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/16/apples_safari_gets_prime_placement_in_windows_browser_ballot/ Microsoft's Windows browser ballot in Europe presents its options in alphabetical order, putting Apple's Safari as the first choice for users to install. The design caught the ire of Jenny Boriss, ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/16/apples_safari_gets_prime_placement_in_windows_browser_ballot/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/16/apples_snow_leopard_bests_windows_7_in_speed_tests/ When both Mac OS X 10.6 and Windows 7 were tested on a MacBook Pro, Apple's new operating system clearly beat Microsoft in terms of speed, a new test has shown. Both operating systems were tested o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/16/apples_snow_leopard_bests_windows_7_in_speed_tests/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/windows_7_to_be_met_with_apples_mac_marketing_blitz/ Apple plans to counter the upcoming release of Windows 7 with advertisements that will lambaste the upgrade process from Windows XP, and portray Macs as more secure. According to BusinessWeek, Appl... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/windows_7_to_be_met_with_apples_mac_marketing_blitz/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/13/history_suggests_windows_7_launch_could_boost_mac_sales/ Rather than negatively impacting Mac sales, a new report provides evidence that the impending launch of Windows 7 could actually be a boon for Apple. In a new research note to investors, Brian Mars... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/13/history_suggests_windows_7_launch_could_boost_mac_sales/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/08/mossberg_windows_7_narrows_the_gap_with_apples_mac_os_x/ Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal has given Microsoft's Windows 7 a glowing review, noting that Microsoft's latest operating system is still behind Apple's Mac OS X, but not by much. A known... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/08/mossberg_windows_7_narrows_the_gap_with_apples_mac_os_x/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/30/steve_ballmer_safari_a_rounding_error_mac_losing_market_share/ Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer went on the offensive against Apple in a recent interview, stating that Windows has gained market share on OS X, and that the browser Safari is a "rounding error." ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/30/steve_ballmer_safari_a_rounding_error_mac_losing_market_share/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/microsoft_to_pitch_windows_7_via_home_parties/ Microsoft is promoting the release of Windows 7 by encouraging users to throw Tupperware-like house parties in celebration of the launch. The new campaign encourages participants to print out Wind... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/microsoft_to_pitch_windows_7_via_home_parties/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/18/for_students_windows_7_will_equal_snow_leopards_price/ For a limited time, students will be able to purchase Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system for $30, roughly the same price as Apple's competing Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Microsoft this week... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/18/for_students_windows_7_will_equal_snow_leopards_price/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/15/tablet_tuesday_lenovo_fujitsu_archos_unveil_touchscreens/ As rumors of Apple's still-unannounced tablet device continue to swirl, the impending launch of Windows 7 has led to a plethora of touchscreen devices that look to beat Apple's anticipated device to m... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/15/tablet_tuesday_lenovo_fujitsu_archos_unveil_touchscreens/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/31/steve_ballmer_calls_apples_mac_growth_a_rounding_error/ Speaking to a group of market analysts this week, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer repeatedly mentioned Apple, including a suggestion that a growing rate of Mac adoption is statistically insign... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/31/steve_ballmer_calls_apples_mac_growth_a_rounding_error/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/23/microsoft_suffers_worst_fiscal_year_ever_while_apple_rises/ Once accustomed to ever-rising profits, Microsoft has been dealt two blows with both its second quarter of losses in a row and its first-ever annual decline, all at the same time as Apple has had its ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/23/microsoft_suffers_worst_fiscal_year_ever_while_apple_rises/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/25/windows_7_priced_below_vista_to_allow_upgrades_from_xp/ Microsoft tried to appease disgruntled customers on Thursday with news lower Windows 7 upgrade prices as well as a concession that lets owners of the now 8-year-old Windows XP move up to the new opera... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/25/windows_7_priced_below_vista_to_allow_upgrades_from_xp/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/microsoft_reveals_plans_to_ship_windows_7_without_ie_in_europe/ Due to ongoing antitrust issues with the European Union, Microsoft has confirmed it will ship Windows 7 in Europe without its flagship browser, Internet Explorer 8. The news comes as Appleís newly ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/12/microsoft_reveals_plans_to_ship_windows_7_without_ie_in_europe/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/09/snow_leopard_gets_richer_thinner_cheaper_than_windows_7/ After trying to beat back the Mac's increasing encroachment into the PC world with ads focused on price, Microsoft's club has been picked up by Apple to give Windows 7 an embarrassing pummeling in ter... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/09/snow_leopard_gets_richer_thinner_cheaper_than_windows_7/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/30/microsoft_issues_windows_7_rc_on_road_to_october_launch/ The last test version of Windows 7 has reached a wide audience and is now believed on track for a late October release, putting Microsoft's last cards on the table as it prepares to square off against... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/30/microsoft_issues_windows_7_rc_on_road_to_october_launch/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/04/microsoft_allows_hp_to_wipe_windows_7_with_xp_through_2010/ Despite valiant efforts to push its Windows licensees to adopt Vista and the forthcoming Windows 7, Microsoft has one again agreed to extend the option of selling Windows XP for use on new PCs for ano... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/04/microsoft_allows_hp_to_wipe_windows_7_with_xp_through_2010/ Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/26/hacking_contest_to_test_iphones_security/ After being humbled last year at the high-profile CanSecWest security conference, Apple faces further scrutiny as the same event organizers not only plan to test the Mac's defenses but, for the first ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/26/hacking_contest_to_test_iphones_security/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/24/ballmer_sees_mac_as_a_main_competitor_iphone_as_just_buzz/ As software giant Microsoft is warning of continued economic hardship after its first round of layoffs ever, the company's chief executive is eyeing competition from Apple, Linux, and Google on the de... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/24/ballmer_sees_mac_as_a_main_competitor_iphone_as_just_buzz/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/23/windows_7_vs_mac_os_x_snow_leopard_apple_ups_the_ante/ While Microsoft is working to refine its flagship operating system to be more palatable to a wide audience of PC users, Apple is working to keep Mac OS X a key attraction to Mac hardware to woo potent... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/23/windows_7_vs_mac_os_x_snow_leopard_apple_ups_the_ante/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/22/windows_7_vs_snow_leopard_microsofts_comeback_plan/ As the previous segment detailed, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard aren't competing directly; instead, each is part of competitive strategy to either grow the Mac user base at Microsoft's expe... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/22/windows_7_vs_snow_leopard_microsofts_comeback_plan/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/20/windows_7_vs_mac_os_x_snow_leopard_competitive_origins/ The tech media is working to pit Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 release against Apple's new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, but the two products aren't really direct competitors. The operating system ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/20/windows_7_vs_mac_os_x_snow_leopard_competitive_origins/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/08/microsoft_intros_windows_7_beta_songsmith_app_at_ces/ In Las Vegas to lead his first CES keynote yesterday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer announced a free Windows 7 public beta, available for download tomorrow, and a new piece of song compositi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/08/microsoft_intros_windows_7_beta_songsmith_app_at_ces/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT