http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:41:14 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/22/apple_accused_of_stalling_ipod_battery_fire_investigation/ Following up on numerous reports of iPod batteries catching fire, a Seattle reporter says that Apple actively prevented her and others from learning the true scope of the safety hazard. KIRO 7's Am... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/22/apple_accused_of_stalling_ipod_battery_fire_investigation/ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/18/mac_sales_better_than_feared_in_april_following_desktop_refresh/ Sales of Apple's Mac line slipped nearly 2 percent on a year-over-year basis during the month of April while iPod sales fell around 9 percent, though both segments are reportedly as good or better tha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/18/mac_sales_better_than_feared_in_april_following_desktop_refresh/ Mon, 18 May 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/14/3g_ipod_shuffle_teardown_reveals_same_costs_as_in_2007/ In spite of concerns touted around the web this week that Apple has arbitrarily padded its margins with the release of its latest iPod, a new teardown from iSuppli obtained in full by AppleInsider rev... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/14/3g_ipod_shuffle_teardown_reveals_same_costs_as_in_2007/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/14/easter_delivers_first_signs_of_ipod_growth_since_start_of_year/ Despite a slowdown in consumer spending, iPods remain one of the top go-to gifts during the holidays, with Easter reportedly driving sales to levels not seen since the start of the year. Data from ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/14/easter_delivers_first_signs_of_ipod_growth_since_start_of_year/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/08/apple_near_saturation_point_for_ipod_itunes_use_by_teens/ The results of Piper Jaffray's 17th bi-annual teen survey are in, showing Apple to have broadened its lead in the areas of iPod consumption and iTunes usage -- both of which are nearing their saturati... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/08/apple_near_saturation_point_for_ipod_itunes_use_by_teens/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/01/ipod_shuffle_sales_surge_50_as_ipod_touch_maintains_top_slot/ Sales of Apple's most affordable iPod shot up more than 50 percent a week after the company unveiled new, more compact models that shift the push controls from the player itself to the included pair o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/04/01/ipod_shuffle_sales_surge_50_as_ipod_touch_maintains_top_slot/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/21/apples_3g_ipod_shuffle_reviewed_a_step_too_far/ The iPod shuffle has taken on an unusual role in Apple's lineup both as its price leader and as an example of the company's efficiency in design. But with its third version now out the door, there ma... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/21/apples_3g_ipod_shuffle_reviewed_a_step_too_far/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/16/apple_criticized_for_ipod_shuffles_new_authentication_chip/ Apple this weekend was hit with a media assault after reports suggested that a mysterious authentication chip in the third-generation iPod shuffle, responsible for supporting the player's new headphon... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/16/apple_criticized_for_ipod_shuffles_new_authentication_chip/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/12/inside_apples_new_third_gen_ipod_shuffle_teardown_photos/ The latest, most petit version of Apple's iPod shuffle music player can be disassembled without major challenge, according to a new tear-down report, which notes that the player is compatible with thi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/12/inside_apples_new_third_gen_ipod_shuffle_teardown_photos/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/12/high_quality_unboxing_photos_of_apples_third_gen_ipod_shuffle/ Apple retail stores on Thursday began receiving the company's third-generation 4GB iPod shuffle in extremely limited quantities. What follows are a few dozen unboxing and comparison shots, along with ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/12/high_quality_unboxing_photos_of_apples_third_gen_ipod_shuffle/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_details_new_voice_over_controls_for_ipod_shuffle/ Apple has detailed the remote control features of the new third generation iPod shuffle, which pairs Apple's now-standard earphones with an integrated remote that includes voice feedback and visual si... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_details_new_voice_over_controls_for_ipod_shuffle/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_releases_itunes_8_1_front_row_update_2_1_7/ As anticipated, Apple on Wednesday evening delivered iTunes 8.1 with performance enhancements, support for CD imports to iTunes Plus, and new Genius features. Separately, the company also updated its ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_releases_itunes_8_1_front_row_update_2_1_7/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_unveils_redesigned_ipod_shuffle_with_speech_technology/ Apple on Wednesday introduced an all-new iPod shuffle that's nearly half the size of the previous model and includes speech technology, making it the first music player "that talks to you." New Alu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_unveils_redesigned_ipod_shuffle_with_speech_technology/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_to_unleash_new_4gb_ipod_shuffles_with_dock_sync_cable/ Apple later this morning is expected to introduce a new version of its iPod shuffle digital music player with 4GB of storage capacity, new colors, and other tweaks, according to a source. AppleInsi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_to_unleash_new_4gb_ipod_shuffles_with_dock_sync_cable/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/31/new_shuffle_cheaper_iphone_and_macbooks_seen_in_2009/ FBR Capital Markets said Wednesday that it believes that Apple is gearing up to release several new products during the first half of 2009, including a new version of the iPod shuffle and cheaper vers... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/31/new_shuffle_cheaper_iphone_and_macbooks_seen_in_2009/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/15/iphone_nano_rumors_resurface_alongside_case_renderings/ Renderings of a protective case for a device that resembles a smaller iPhone have been published online, rekindling speculation that Apple may be planning to introduce a new low-end handset sometime i... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/15/iphone_nano_rumors_resurface_alongside_case_renderings/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/03/apples_unexpected_ipod_shortage_spreading/ Although Macs and iPhones were seen as Apple's ticket to a healthy holiday quarter, the electronics maker has reportedly been struck by surprising demand for iPods and is now scurrying to restock some... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/03/apples_unexpected_ipod_shortage_spreading/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/15/luxpro_finally_sues_apple_to_defend_ipod_shuffle_clone/ Living up to a promise it made in January 2007, Taiwanese electronics maker Luxpro has at last filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming that the American company was plotting a multinational scheme when... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/15/luxpro_finally_sues_apple_to_defend_ipod_shuffle_clone/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/09/apple_refreshes_ipod_shuffle_colors_intros_120gb_ipod_classic/ Although it wasn't mentioned during chief executive Steve Jobs' keynote presentation Tuesday morning, Apple refreshed the color options for its second-generation iPod shuffle. Separately, the company ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/09/apple_refreshes_ipod_shuffle_colors_intros_120gb_ipod_classic/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/09/last_minute_ipod_nano_with_sensor_ipod_touch_ipod_classic_ipod_shuffle/ Apple will announce later today an entire refresh to its iPod family of digital media players, including an iPod nano with some form of motion sensor, AppleInsider has been told. Longstanding sourc... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/09/last_minute_ipod_nano_with_sensor_ipod_touch_ipod_classic_ipod_shuffle/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/05/first_authenticated_ipod_nano_4g_photo_hits_the_web/ A Mac website has obtained what's believed to be the first proven genuine photo of a fourth-generation iPod nano, days ahead of its launch. The image, deliberately masked by MacNN to protect the id... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/05/first_authenticated_ipod_nano_4g_photo_hits_the_web/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/23/digg_founder_claims_knowledge_of_4g_ipod_nano_itunes_8_0/ Digg creator Kevin Rose says he knows many details of Apple's iPod revisions for September, including what appears to be a photo of the fourth-generation iPod nano and a teaser for information of iTun... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/08/23/digg_founder_claims_knowledge_of_4g_ipod_nano_itunes_8_0/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/31/ipod_shuffle_4gb_may_be_enroute_quarkxpress_8_more/ Apple could boost its least expensive iPod this fall with a redesign and 4GB of storage, according to one report. Also, Quark has shipped a major overhaul of its long-running publishing software, the... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/31/ipod_shuffle_4gb_may_be_enroute_quarkxpress_8_more/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/06/26/apple_makes_example_of_ipod_repairman_in_lawsuit/ The owner of an iPod repair shop is being sued by Apple for misuse of the coveted iPod trademark -- and of allegedly manipulating Apple to both send him replacement units for free as well as tricking ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/06/26/apple_makes_example_of_ipod_repairman_in_lawsuit/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/19/piper_sees_ipod_boost_sybase_for_iphone_japan_korea_rumor/ Analysts at Piper Jaffray see iPod shipments on the rise and suggests Apple is bucking fears of a continued downturn. Also, Sybase is readying a native iPhone app, AT&T may offer iPhone insurance, an... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/19/piper_sees_ipod_boost_sybase_for_iphone_japan_korea_rumor/ Mon, 19 May 2008 22:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/20/growth_potential_seen_in_steadily_maturing_ipod_market/ Though growth in Apple's iPod unit shipments has been declining since the end of 2006, price cuts like those applied to the iPod shuffle on Tuesday and cheaper Internet-capable models down the line sh... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/20/growth_potential_seen_in_steadily_maturing_ipod_market/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/19/apple_slashes_ipod_shuffle_price_introduces_2gb_model/ Apple on Tuesday slashed the price of its 1GB clip-on iPod shuffle music player from $79 to $49 and introduced a new 2GB model for just $69. The diminutive device is just half a cubic inch in volu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/19/apple_slashes_ipod_shuffle_price_introduces_2gb_model/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT