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 12:24:20 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/apple_continues_adding_lion_internet_recovery_support_to_2010_macs/ Apple on Tuesday released several EFI firmware updates for its 2010 Macs to enable the Lion Internet Recovery feature to the older machines. The Cupertino, Calif., company posted updates for its Ma... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/apple_continues_adding_lion_internet_recovery_support_to_2010_macs/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/04/apples_imac_accounts_for_329_of_allinone_pc_sales/ While portable computers get the most attention and sales, all-in-one PCs have quietly become a booming market, and Apple's iMac accounts for nearly a third of all sales. All-in-one desktop compute... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/04/apples_imac_accounts_for_329_of_allinone_pc_sales/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/inside_apples_year_of_macs_and_mac_os_x_2011/ This year, Apple's Mac OS X platform turned ten years old, launched the 10.7 Lion reference release, introduced the Mac App Store and iCloud, and delivered a series of new Macs boasting fast, flexible... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/inside_apples_year_of_macs_and_mac_os_x_2011/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:42:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/09/wait_time_for_apples_2tb_bto_imacs_improves_to_2_4_weeks/ Custom-built iMac desktops with 2-terabyte hard drives now have a shipping estimate of 2 to 4 weeks, suggesting Apple has seen its stock of high-capacity hard drives improve. AppleInsider was first... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/09/wait_time_for_apples_2tb_bto_imacs_improves_to_2_4_weeks/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:11:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/07/imac_with_tv_functionality_seen_as_stepping_stone_to_apple_television/ Apple's first step toward building a full-fledged television set could be an all-in-one iMac with built in TV functionality, one analyst believes. Brian Blair of Wedge Partners issued a note to inv... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/07/imac_with_tv_functionality_seen_as_stepping_stone_to_apple_television/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:01:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/02/2tb_hard_drive_shortage_hits_apples_bto_imacs_with_5_7_week_wait/ Build-to-order iMacs with 2-terabyte hard drives now have an estimated shipping time of 5 to 7 weeks, in what is potentially the first sign of Apple being hit by a lingering global hard drive shortage... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/02/2tb_hard_drive_shortage_hits_apples_bto_imacs_with_5_7_week_wait/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:19:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/25/black_friday_macs_up_to_150_off_macbook_airsimacs_up_to_250_off_macbook_pros/ Apple resellers have launched their Black Friday deals, offering savings of up to $101 on Mac Book Airs, $250 of MacBook Pros, $128 on iMacs, $39 on Mac minis and $260 on Mac Pros [updated with price ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/25/black_friday_macs_up_to_150_off_macbook_airsimacs_up_to_250_off_macbook_pros/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/amazon_knocks_150_off_some_macs_airs_from_849_99_macbook_pros_from_1049_99/ Amazon on Thursday evening launched early Black Friday pricing on three of Apple's most affordable Mac offerings: the 1.60GHz 11" MacBook Air, 2.4GHz dual 13" MacBook Pro, and 2.5GHz 21.5" iMac [updat... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/amazon_knocks_150_off_some_macs_airs_from_849_99_macbook_pros_from_1049_99/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/apple_black_friday_rolling_out_internationally/ Apple has begun rolling out its one-day Black Friday sale in limited countries around the world, with discounts adding up to roughly 10 percent off select iPad, iPod and Mac models [updated with U.S. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/24/apple_black_friday_rolling_out_internationally/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:41:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/14/apple_on_pace_to_sell_record_5_3m_macs_in_holiday_quarter/ Apple is set to have another blockbuster quarter for the Mac platform, with the latest sales data showing the company headed toward selling as many as 5.3 million over the holidays. Analyst Gene Mu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/14/apple_on_pace_to_sell_record_5_3m_macs_in_holiday_quarter/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:02:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/02/rumor_suppliers_say_apple_will_overhaul_all_product_lines_in_2012/ Apple is rumored to be planning a complete overhaul for each of its product lineups, including the iPad, iMac, iPhone and MacBook Air, next year, according to sources within the company's supply chain... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/02/rumor_suppliers_say_apple_will_overhaul_all_product_lines_in_2012/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:12:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/despite_new_cpu_options_apple_reportedly_questioning_future_of_mac_pro/ Despite the coming availability of a new generation of Sandy Bridge desktop CPUs suitable for advancing Apple's Mac Pro line, the company has reportedly been evaluating whether to continue to invest i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/despite_new_cpu_options_apple_reportedly_questioning_future_of_mac_pro/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/27/apple_issues_efi_firmware_iphoto_quicktime_updates/ Apple on Wednesday issued EFI Firmware updates for its Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro and Macbook Air computers, as well as minor updates to QuickTime for Windows and iPhoto. iMac... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/27/apple_issues_efi_firmware_iphoto_quicktime_updates/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:52:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/26/catcher_says_unibody_macbook_case_plant_will_fully_reopen_next_week/ Apple supplier Catcher Technology said Wednesday that its China plant that builds unibody MacBook cases will fully reopen at the end of October. The new details from Taipei, Taiwan, reported by Reu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/26/catcher_says_unibody_macbook_case_plant_will_fully_reopen_next_week/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:56:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/21/catcher_hoping_to_reopen_chinese_macbook_unibody_case_plant_in_november/ After local officials ordered the suspension of operations at a Suzhou, China factory that supplies Apple with chassis for its laptops, Taiwanese manufacturer Catcher Technology will invest $2-3 milli... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/21/catcher_hoping_to_reopen_chinese_macbook_unibody_case_plant_in_november/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:33:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/20/intels_ivy_bridge_support_for_4k_resolution_could_pave_way_for_retina_macs/ Intel quietly revealed last week that its next-generation Ivy Bridge processors will support the 4K display resolution, with up to 4096 x 4096 pixels per monitor, potentially paving the way for Apple ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/20/intels_ivy_bridge_support_for_4k_resolution_could_pave_way_for_retina_macs/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:18:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/27/apple_design_guru_featured_in_german_exhibition/ Apple's chief designer Jonathan Ive is being featured in an exhibit at a German art museum, which for the first time will gather together in one show all of the Apple products designed by him. Th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/27/apple_design_guru_featured_in_german_exhibition/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:11:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/24/apple_updates_boot_camp_3_3_imac_firmware/ Apple has issued an update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Boot Camp users and a revised firmware for certain iMacs that addresses graphics issues. Boot Camp Software Update 3.3 supplies revised Windows... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/24/apple_updates_boot_camp_3_3_imac_firmware/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:22:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/08/apple_launches_low_end_education_only_999_imac_with_core_i3_cpu/ Apple on Monday launched a new, entry-level 21.5-inch iMac meant specifically for educational institutions, sporting a dual-core 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 processor and a price of just $999. The model, ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/08/apple_launches_low_end_education_only_999_imac_with_core_i3_cpu/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/22/apple_recalling_very_small_number_of_imac_hard_drives/ Apple is recalling some Seagate 1TB hard drives used in iMac systems sold between May 2011 and July 2011 because of an unspecified failure issue. The Cupertino, Calif., Mac maker initiated the prog... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/07/22/apple_recalling_very_small_number_of_imac_hard_drives/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/08/briefly_imac_graphics_update_apple_iad_exec_lodsys_under_attack/ Apple issued an iMac graphic firmware update on Wednesday to resolve a startup and wake from sleep hanging issue. Also, the company has hired a "rising star" in advertising as the new head of agency r... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/08/briefly_imac_graphics_update_apple_iad_exec_lodsys_under_attack/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/patent_infringement_suit_targets_apple_over_use_of_intel_cpus/ Apple, Intel and Hewlett-Packard have all been hit with a new patent infringement lawsuit that takes issue with Apple's iMac and its use of Intel processors. The lawsuit was filed this week by X2Y ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/06/01/patent_infringement_suit_targets_apple_over_use_of_intel_cpus/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/12/hard_drive_upgrades_restricted_in_apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs/ Apple's newly upgraded iMac desktop line features a new custom 7-pin serial ATA connector and proprietary temperature control system that will make hard drive upgrades difficult for end users. The ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/12/hard_drive_upgrades_restricted_in_apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs/ Thu, 12 May 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/imac_quad_core_cpus_found_25_faster_than_in_apples_last_gen_models/ The new iMac lineup with quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge processors is consistently 25 percent faster than its predecessors, and 70 percent faster than the Core 2 Duo all-in-one desktops Apple released i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/imac_quad_core_cpus_found_25_faster_than_in_apples_last_gen_models/ Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/rumor_apple_plans_to_move_laptops_from_intel_to_arm_processors/ A new rumor claims that Apple plans to ditch Intel processors to instead adopt the ARM architecture currently found in devices like the iPhone and iPad. Apple's alleged move to ARM processors is ex... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/06/rumor_apple_plans_to_move_laptops_from_intel_to_arm_processors/ Fri, 06 May 2011 12:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/05/apple_issues_thunderbolt_fixes_for_new_macbook_pros_imacs/ Apple this week released a series of updates for its newest MacBook Pro notebooks and iMac desktops equipped with the high-speed Thunderbolt port, addressing issues related to performance and stabilit... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/05/apple_issues_thunderbolt_fixes_for_new_macbook_pros_imacs/ Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/04/apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs_include_unreleased_intel_z68_chipset/ The new iMac all-in-one desktops released this week include Intel's yet-to-be-released Z68 chipset, which could allow faster solid-state drive caching performance in the future. As picked up on by ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/04/apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs_include_unreleased_intel_z68_chipset/ Wed, 04 May 2011 15:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/04/teardown_of_apples_21_5_inch_thunderbolt_imac_find_removable_graphics_board/ A look inside Apple's new 21.5-inch, Thunderbolt-equipped iMac desktop discovered the ability to swap out the graphics processing unit board for a new one. iFixit posted the results of their iMac t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/04/teardown_of_apples_21_5_inch_thunderbolt_imac_find_removable_graphics_board/ Wed, 04 May 2011 12:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs_get_boot_camp_update_dual_monitor_out/ Apple on Tuesday quickly released an update to address issues with Boot Camp on its new iMacs. Also, the new 27-inch all-in-one desktop supports two monitor outputs via its two Thunderbolt ports, and ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/apples_new_thunderbolt_imacs_get_boot_camp_update_dual_monitor_out/ Tue, 03 May 2011 17:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/updated_imac_line_expected_to_boost_apples_share_of_pc_market/ Though desktop computers play a smaller role than notebook sales, the newly updated all-in-one iMac is expected to help push Mac sales even higher and give Apple a greater share of the PC market. F... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/updated_imac_line_expected_to_boost_apples_share_of_pc_market/ Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/apple_releases_new_imac_desktops_with_intel_sandy_bridge_cpus_thunderbolt_ports/ Apple on Tuesday updated its all-in-one line of iMac desktops, adding Intel's powerful new quad-core Sandy Bridge processors, as well as the new high-speed Thunderbolt input/output port. Starting a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/05/03/apple_releases_new_imac_desktops_with_intel_sandy_bridge_cpus_thunderbolt_ports/ Tue, 03 May 2011 12:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/30/apple_preparing_to_introduce_sandy_bridge_imacs_early_next_week_sources/ Apple as early as next week will deliver a much-needed refresh to its iMac line of all-in-one desktops, adopting Intel's newest family of Core processors and the latest in personal computing I/O techn... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/30/apple_preparing_to_introduce_sandy_bridge_imacs_early_next_week_sources/ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/12/brand_new_imacs_for_1049_iphone_5_in_china_by_october_jailbreak_less_iphone_unlock/ AppleInsider sponsor MacMall on Tuesday again teamed with eBay to offer readers a killer deal on Apple's 3.06GHz 21.5-inch iMac, selling brand new units for $1,048.99 while supplies last. And one anal... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/12/brand_new_imacs_for_1049_iphone_5_in_china_by_october_jailbreak_less_iphone_unlock/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/24/expanded_gpu_support_in_apples_mac_os_x_10_6_7_hints_at_future_mac_hardware/ Apple's newly released Mac OS X 10.6.7 security and maintenance update for Snow Leopard features support for the latest -- and even some unreleased -- AMD Radeon graphics cards, hinting at inclusion i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/24/expanded_gpu_support_in_apples_mac_os_x_10_6_7_hints_at_future_mac_hardware/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/22/apple_rumored_to_release_new_imacs_with_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_by_early_may/ Apple may release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers by the end of April or the first week of May with Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, but no major cosmet... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/22/apple_rumored_to_release_new_imacs_with_sandy_bridge_thunderbolt_by_early_may/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/22/rumor_apple_may_refresh_imac_alongside_new_macbook_pros/ In addition to introducing new MacBook Pro notebooks, a new unsubstantiated rumor claims Apple this week may also release an updated iMac all-in-one desktop with a modified screen size. Citing its ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/22/rumor_apple_may_refresh_imac_alongside_new_macbook_pros/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/08/intel_resumes_shipment_of_chipsets_for_systems_not_affected_by_design_issue/ Intel has resumed shipments of Series 6 chipsets for Sandy Bridge-powered PC system configurations not impacted by a recently disclosed design flaw, though systems that are affected by the error must ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/08/intel_resumes_shipment_of_chipsets_for_systems_not_affected_by_design_issue/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/03/apple_shows_continued_interest_in_touch_imac_with_adjustable_stand/ Though Apple officials have publicly said they believe touchscreens do not work for traditional computers, Apple has shown continued interest in a desktop iMac with an adjustable stand to allow for mu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/03/apple_shows_continued_interest_in_touch_imac_with_adjustable_stand/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/01/intel_error_also_affects_mobile_could_delay_apples_next_gen_macbook_pros/ Intel's chipset troubles for its new Sandy Bridge processors affect both desktop and mobile machines, AppleInsider has learned, placing into question the timing of updates to both Apple's MacBook Pro ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/01/intel_error_also_affects_mobile_could_delay_apples_next_gen_macbook_pros/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/intel_admits_design_error_in_chipset_likely_bound_for_apples_next_imacs/ Intel said Monday that it has identified and corrected a design error in the chipset that supports its latest Sandy Bridge Core processors, potentially impacting the roll-out schedule of several mains... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/31/intel_admits_design_error_in_chipset_likely_bound_for_apples_next_imacs/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMT