Apple trademarks its patented "macroscalar" code optimization technology
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Apple has recently filed for international trademark protections of "macroscalar," its name for various patented optimizations for efficiently executing code on a processor, suggesting it plans to begin commercially promoting its differentiating technology. ( 21 comments )
Briefly: High priced 'Wintel' tablets, Dutch iTunes Match
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - Intel and Microsoft need to strike a deal or Windows 8 tablets might be priced out of reach for most consumers and Apple officially launches iTunes Match in the Netherlands. ( 24 comments )
Video: Weekend Tech Review: CES Week 2 2012
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 - Here's a video recap of the top tech stories involving Apple for the second week of 2012, including a tour of CES 2012, Steve Ballmer's keynote, big product news, the week's business stories, and upcoming events. ( 22 comments )
ARM CEO not impressed by Intel's 'Medfield' chips for smartphones, tablets
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - The chief executive of ARM, which supplies the reference designs for Apple's custom chips found in the iPhone and iPad, has said he doesn't view Intel's newly unveiled smartphone and tablet chips as competitive. ( 90 comments )
Apple awarded 676 patents in 2011, ranks 39th among all companies
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - Apple was awarded a total of 676 patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2011, ranking it No. 39 among companies awarded inventions in the U.S. ( 35 comments )
Apple sold 1.2M MacBook Airs over holidays, new models with Ivy Bridge loom
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Apple is said to have sold 1.2 million of its thin-and-light MacBook Air over the holiday buying season, as competing PC makers hope to steal some of Apple's thunder by unveiling their own "Ultrabooks" at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. ( 51 comments )
Intel's Mac-bound Ivy Bridge CPUs rumored to launch April 8
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - Intel is rumored to release a total of 25 new 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge processors on April 8, 2012, signaling a potential launch window for Apple's next generation of Macs. ( 29 comments )
Intel's Thunderbolt reportedly coming to PCs in April 2012
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - As Apple enjoys nearly a year-long head start with the Thunderbolt technology, Intel has begun notifying PC makers that it will "fully release" the high-speed I/O in April 2012, according to a new report. ( 34 comments )
Acer chairman sees Mac growth stalling in face of ultrabook surge
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Acer chairman JT Wang expects Apple's gains in the PC industry to weaken over the next two years as a result of a future surge in sales of notebooks matching Intel's ultrabook design specifications. ( 92 comments )
Hard drive shortage hurts Intel, but Apple is the 'least impacted'
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 - While chipmaker Intel has said a lingering hard drive shortage will affect its fourth-quarter results, the issue is not expected to have a negative effect on Apple's Mac sales. ( 17 comments )
PC makers losing interest in tablets, hope Ultrabooks will improve margins
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 - Traditional PC makers are said to not be paying much attention to the tablet market controlled by Apple and now Amazon, and are instead pinning their hopes on thin-and-light Ultrabooks to improve gross margins. ( 73 comments )
Intel Ivy Bridge chip candidates for MacBook Pro, Air to arrive in May
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge mobile processors, expected to appear in future MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates from Apple, will hit the market in May of 2012, a leaked Intel product roadmap reveals. ( 35 comments )
Ultrabooks headed for 5-10% price drop in early 2012
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 - Prices for laptops in Intel's "Ultrabook" category are expected to fall below $1,000 by the end of this year and may drop as much as 10 percent in the first quarter of 2012 with the help of a $100 marketing subsidy from Intel, according to a new report. ( 34 comments )
Apple rumored to revamp MacBook Air lineup with 15-in. model in early 2012
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - Apple is said to be preparing an update to its MacBook Air series in the first quarter of 2012 with the addition of a new 15-inch thin-and-light model. ( 69 comments )
Intel investigating proprietary dock connector for 2012 ultrabooks
Sat, Nov 26, 2011 - Intel is reportedly planning to release a proprietary connector that will work alongside its Thunderbolt technology to allow for advanced docking stations for the chipmakers' ultrabook design specifications. ( 51 comments )
Apple rumored to switch back to Nvidia GPUs for 2012 MacBook models
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's switch to AMD graphics across its entire product line could be short-lived, as a new rumor claims that next-generation MacBook models will once again feature Nvidia graphics processors. ( 46 comments )
Ultrabook makers turn to plastic as Apple controls unibody aluminum supply
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's continued control unibody aluminum chassis supply has reportedly forced Ultrabook makers, hoping to compete with the MacBook Air, to turn to alternative materials such as plastic. ( 94 comments )
Apple reportedly prepped AMD-powered MacBook Air, dropped it at last minute
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - Apple is said to have developed a MacBook Air running Advanced Micro Devices' Fusion Llano processor last spring, but scrapped it at the last minute because of production issues, according to an unverified report. ( 36 comments )
HP takes aim at Apple's MacBook Air with new $900 Folio13 Ultrabook
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - The latest entry in the thin-and-light Ultrabook lineup is HP's new Folio13, a 13-inch laptop with a 128GB solid-state drive that undercuts Apple's MacBook Air with a starting price of $900. ( 107 comments )
Apple interest in Intel switch led to purchase of NeXT, return of Steve Jobs
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 - Apple's initial unsuccessful attempt to build a modern operating system in preparation for the switch to Intel processors led to the company's realization that it needed to purchase NeXT, a move that led to Steve Jobs' return to the company he co-founded. ( 69 comments )
ARM seen challenging Intel's notebook chip dominance by 2013
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - ARM, the company whose reference designs are used in the chips that power Apple's iPhone and iPad, is expected by industry insiders to carve out a significant presence in the traditional notebook computer market by 2013. ( 92 comments )
Acer, Asus slash 'Ultrabook' orders by 40%, struggle against MacBook Air
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Intel's thin-and-light "Ultrabook" design, inspired in part by the success of Apple's MacBook Air form factor, continues to struggle in the market, prompting PC makers Acer and Asus to reduce orders by 40 percent. ( 74 comments )
Despite new CPU options, Apple reportedly questioning future of Mac Pro
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - 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 in furthering its full-sized workstation line beyond this year in the face of limited sales. ( 635 comments )
Circumstances likely to see Apple push MacBook Pro refresh to November
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - A refresh to Apple's professional line of notebooks once anticipated for an introduction as early as September may not roll out until early next month. ( 45 comments )
Intel confirms current Thunderbolt Macs will support optical cables
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - Chipmaker Intel has confirmed that Apple's current lineup of Thunderbolt-equipped Macs will support fiber optic Thunderbolt cables when they arrive next year. ( 17 comments )
Goldman Sachs bullish on Apple, raises iPad, Mac, iPhone estimates
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - Investment bank Goldman Sachs sees Apple outperforming the firm's previous expectations in spite of recent market troubles and has raised its shipping estimates for the iPad, Mac and iPhone. ( 12 comments )
PC makers want cheaper Intel chips to compete with Apple's Air pricing
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - Struggling to compete with the pricing of Apple's MacBook Air lineup, "Ultrabook" PC makers have again asked Intel to reduce the price of its mobile CPUs. ( 103 comments )
Intel's Ivy Bridge support for 4K resolution could pave way for 'Retina' Macs
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - 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 to introduce high-resolution "Retina Display" Macs. ( 55 comments )
Intel details Thunderbolt technology spec, evolution plans for next year
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - Intel on Thursday offered more details on its Thunderbolt specifications, detailing features for consumers as well as requirements for PC and peripheral manufacturers in view of expanding adoption of the new technology throughout the electronics industry. ( 15 comments )
Intel's McAfee to add remote wipe, tracking features to MacBook Air-like "ultrabooks"
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - After acquiring security firm McAfee last year, Intel has announced plans to embed iCloud-like remote lock, wipe and location tracking features in silicon for PC "ultrabook" competitors of Apple's MacBook Air . ( 10 comments )
Intel, Google announce mobile partnership for Atom Android smartphones
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Intel and Google have announced a partnership to enable the use of Android software on Intel's Atom mobile x86-compatible processors, in hopes the chips can wrestle market share from the ARM processor family now dominating mobile devices. ( 49 comments )
Apple to surprise with late-2011 MacBook Pro refresh this month
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Exclusive: With Intel's next-generation Core i-Series mobile platform not expected until the second quarter of 2012, Apple is reportedly preparing a refresh of its professional notebook line ahead of the holiday shopping season to better bridge the gap, AppleInsider has been told. ( 136 comments )
US government approves patent bill in effort to reform system
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 - The U.S. Senate has approved the most substantial changes to the nation's patent system in over 50 years in the form of the America Invents Act, a measure supported by tech titans such as Microsoft, Google and Apple. ( 44 comments )
Ultrabook makers 'testing the water' with initial shipments under 50k - report
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 - Several key partners in Intel's "Ultrabook" initiative are limiting the initial shipment volumes of their responses to Apple's MacBook Air to below 50,000 units due to uncertain demand, a new report claims. ( 79 comments )
Rumor: Apple investigating USB 3.0 for Macs ahead of Intel
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - A new report claims Apple has continued to investigate implementing USB 3.0 in its Mac computers independent of Intel's plans to eventually support USB 3.0 at the chipset level. ( 86 comments )
Apple, Microsoft and Intel to bid on 15 million unit tablet deal
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - Apple, Microsoft and Intel are considering making a bid for a Turkish government project that would see the winning company build and supply of up to 15 million tablets, over four years, to school children. ( 65 comments )
Intel denies 50% Ultrabook CPU cut to aid matching MacBook Air prices
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Sources within the notebook industry allege that Intel has rejected a request from PC makers for a steep 50 percent discount on CPUs designed for its Ultrabook specification, even as manufacturers struggle to compete with Apple's MacBook Air on price. ( 26 comments )
Apple threatened Intel with 'wake-up call' over chip power consumption
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - Officials at Apple were at at one point so unsatisfied with power consumption levels of Intel's processors that they threatened to end their partnership with the chipmaker, if the problems were not addressed. ( 61 comments )
Intel Capital creates $300M UltraBook fund to drive thin-and-light designs
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - Intel Capital, the strategic investment arm of the world's largest chipmaker, announced on Wednesday a $300 million UltraBook fund to invest in new technologies for its new category of tablet-like notebooks that will challenge Apple's MacBook Air. ( 63 comments )
Intel issues 'Ultrabook' reference specs with sub-$710 BOMs
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 - As notebook makers struggle to produce thin-and-light notebooks that compete with Apple's MacBook Air on price, Intel has sent a reference bill of materials to its partners with costs of $475-$650 for 21mm notebooks and $493-$710 for 18mm models, according to an unconfirmed report. ( 83 comments )
'Ultrabook' makers squeezed by Apple's control of metal chassis supply
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 - Long known as a master of the supply chain for overseas components, Apple has reportedly out-muscled the competition for yet another crucial element of its products: unibody metal notebook chassis. ( 157 comments )
PC makers struggling to match MacBook Air pricing ahead of Ultrabook launches
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - Windows-based PC makers looking to challenge Apple's extremely successful line of ultra-lightweight MacBook Airs with designs based on Intel's "Ultrabook" platform are losing hope that they'll be able to do so and still turn a profit on sales of the notebooks any time this year. ( 58 comments )
Apple's new Thunderbolt cable sports internal firmware, transceivers
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - A teardown of Apple's just-released $49 Thunderbolt cable has revealed an "active cable" with transceiver chips on each end. ( 43 comments )
Supply of Apple's white MacBook severely constrained ahead of Lion debut
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - Availability of Apple's current $999 white MacBook, built with hardware that is now getting long in the tooth, has become constrained, potentially signaling a forthcoming update to the entry-level notebook. ( 153 comments )
Sony announces first non-Mac 'Thunderbolt' laptop coming to Europe in July
Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - Sony on Tuesday took the wraps off a redesigned VAIO Z laptop, which is scheduled to arrive in Europe at the end of July and will feature a proprietary version of Intel's Thunderbolt technology. Meanwhile, Apple has issued a firmware update to improve Thunderbolt performance. ( 43 comments )
Apple rumored to move production of custom 'A6' chip away from Samsung in 2012
Mon, Jun 27, 2011 - Apple is rumored to further distance itself from its rival Samsung starting with the "A6" chip in 2012, when the iPhone maker will allegedly transition production of its custom ARM chips to a new chipmaker. ( 68 comments )
LaCie demos "Little Big Disk" Thunderbolt SSD drive coming this summer
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - Peripheral and storage maker LaCie's Thunderbolt and Solid-State Drive "Little Big Disk" is coming this summer, with one hands-on preview demonstrating read speeds of 827 MB per second. ( 44 comments )
Analyst: Apple's iPad to lead tablet market explosion for 'foreseeable future'
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - According to one analyst, the market for consumer tablets could top 215 million units by 2015, with the iPad expected to dominate the market's explosive growth. ( 23 comments )
Apple poised to build nearly 400K next-gen MacBook Airs this month
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - The second-generation of Apple's revitalized MacBook Air notebooks are scheduled to enter mass production during the month of June, with an initial build volume hovering around 400,000 units. ( 100 comments )
Patent infringement suit targets Apple over use of Intel CPUs
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 - 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. ( 67 comments )
Intel's new 'Ultrabook' design to compete with Apple's iPad, MacBook Air
Tue, May 31, 2011 - Intel has unveiled design guidelines for a new category of thin-and-light laptops, dubbed "Ultrabooks," that take cues from Apple's iPad and MacBook Air. ( 71 comments )
Intel would consider making custom chips for major customers like Apple
Thu, May 26, 2011 - An executive with chipmaker Intel said on Thursday that his company "wouldn't blink" if given the opportunity to build a custom chip based on the Intel architecture for a major client like Apple. ( 37 comments )
Thunderbolt trademark rights will be transferred from Apple to Intel
Fri, May 20, 2011 - Though Apple originally filed for ownership of the "Thunderbolt" trademark associated with its new high-speed data port, the rights will be transferred to Intel, the company with which it cooperatively developed the new standard. ( 31 comments )
Intel CEO: Google Android experiencing chaotic growing pains
Thu, May 19, 2011 - Intel CEO Paul Otellini said on Tuesday that Google Android is currently undergoing growing pains from the transition from chaos to order as the platform moves toward Apple's strategy of exerting more control. ( 55 comments )
Apple, not Intel, filed for Thunderbolt trademark
Wed, May 18, 2011 - Counter to early indications that Intel already owned the trademark for the Thunderbolt high-speed I/O technology, recently discovered applications with the U.S. and Canadian trademark offices reveal that Apple has filed for the mark. ( 34 comments )
HP exec dismisses Apple and Intel's Thunderbolt in favor of USB 3.0
Tue, May 17, 2011 - PC maker Hewlett-Packard reportedly looked at the new high-speed Thunderbolt port created by Intel and Apple, but has decided for now to stick with USB 3.0. ( 133 comments )
iMac quad-core CPUs found 25% faster than in Apple's last gen models
Fri, May 6, 2011 - 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 in 2009. ( 38 comments )
Rumor: Apple plans to move laptops from Intel to ARM processors
Fri, May 6, 2011 - 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. ( 157 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Apple, others of 'conspiring' to keep employee wages low
Wed, May 4, 2011 - A new class-action lawsuit takes aim at Apple, Google, Intel and other tech companies for allegedly "conspiring to suppress compensation of their employees." ( 53 comments )
Apple's new Thunderbolt iMacs include unreleased Intel Z68 chipset
Wed, May 4, 2011 - 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. ( 19 comments )
Teardown of Apple's 21.5-inch Thunderbolt iMac finds removable graphics board
Wed, May 4, 2011 - 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. ( 22 comments )
Intel interested in building Apple's mobile A4, A5 chips: report
Tue, May 3, 2011 - Intel is interested in gaining Apple's mobile chip manufacturing business, competing against the company's existing producer Samsung and other independent foundries Apple is rumored to be considering. ( 73 comments )
RIM PlayBook launch disappoints; Intel earnings soar
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - Research in Motion's lackluster launch of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet spooked investors on Tuesday. Meanwhile, record earnings bolstered Intel's confidence in continued growth of the PC market, even as CEO Paul Otellini admitted that tablets like Apple's iPad had cannibalized PC sales "a little bit." ( 35 comments )
Insiders believe Thunderbolt from Intel, Apple will 'greatly affect' USB 3.0
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - Though Intel has said it plans to support USB 3.0 with its next-generation chipsets, some in the PC market believe Apple's adoption of Thunderbolt could have a major impact. ( 57 comments )
Intel will support USB 3.0 alongside 'complementary' Thunderbolt
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - Intel and Apple's newly introduced high-speed Thunderbolt port won't be a direct competitor of the USB 3.0 standard. Rather, the two will be "complementary" to one another, Intel believes. ( 66 comments )
Palm, Facebook investor changes tune on Apple over iPad, apps
Thu, Apr 14, 2011 - In a marked shift from his former belief that sales of the iPhone would dry up after two years, Roger McNamee, a prominent venture capitalist who has invested heavily in Palm and Facebook, said in an interview that Apple will likely lead a 10-year technology growth cycle with the continued success of the iPad and its App Store ecosystem. ( 42 comments )
Intel to release Thunderbolt developer kit this quarter
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Intel revealed on Tuesday that developer kits for its new Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect, which made its debut on Apple's early 2011 MacBook Pros, will be made available later this quarter. ( 9 comments )
Intel launches Oak Trail tablet chip in attempt to catch iPad
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - The latest leg in Intel's 'mobile marathon' has come in the form of the newly launched Oak Trail tablet chip from the company as it attempts to catch the current leader, Apple. ( 51 comments )
Apple expanding Thunderbolt team for new devices equipped with high-speed ports
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 - Apple is unsurprisingly looking to bring its new Thunderbolt port to new devices beyond the MacBook Pro, the notoriously secretive company has revealed in new job listings. ( 57 comments )
Apple, Intel work to prevent use of conflict minerals mined in Africa
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 - New rules related to electronic components are intended to stem the purchase of "conflict minerals" that fund wars in Central Africa, a measure supported by technology companies including Intel and Apple. ( 24 comments )
Apple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt by early May
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 - 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 cosmetic changes, according to a new rumor. ( 110 comments )
Intel details Thunderbolt, says Apple has full year head start
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - At a press conference earlier this morning, Intel offered additional information about its new Thunderbolt interconnect technology being pioneered by Apple in its latest batch of MacBook Pros, noting Apple will have a year long head start in deploying the technology. ( 134 comments )
First Look: Inside Apple's fast new Thunderbolt port on MacBook Pros
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - Apple has introduced the first implementation of Intel's new Thunderbolt technology for high speed communications, aimed at providing a very fast new data connection for mobile professionals. ( 162 comments )
Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros to sport quad-core i7 CPU, AMD graphics
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - New leaked photos reveal the details of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, with updated notebooks featuring AMD graphics, and high-end 15- and 17-inch models packing quad-core Intel Core i7 processors [updated]. ( 61 comments )
Apple to unveil new MacBook Pros 'shortly after' Intel Thunderbolt event Thursday
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - A new report claims that Apple will unveil a refresh to its MacBook Pro lineup 'shortly after' an Intel press event to formally launch the chipmaker's new Light Peak technology, which will reportedly be marketed as Thunderbolt, at 10 a.m. Pacific on Thursday. ( 33 comments )
MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - With the expected release of Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup on Thursday, onlookers have been inundated with rumored hardware specifications and new features. AppleInsider offers a recap of what's expected in the imminent product refresh slated for tomorrow. ( 69 comments )
Next-gen MacBook Pro photos reveal Apple's high-speed 'Thunderbolt' port [u]
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - Apple's implementation of Intel's Light Peak technology could be dubbed "Thunderbolt," according to new pictures that claim to show the new 13-inch MacBook Pro hardware and box [updated with photo of English box]. ( 152 comments )
Apple cofounded effort to design and build $2 billion New Stanford Hospital
Mon, Feb 21, 2011 - This month, Apple joined eBay, HP, Intel, Intuit and Oracle in an "unprecedented" joint philanthropic effort to help Stanford Medical Center build a new $2 billion hospital, designed to use the latest technology available in ways mirroring the innovation of Silicon Valley tech companies. ( 29 comments )
Apple to announce new high-speed connector for Macs, report claims
Sun, Feb 20, 2011 - Apple is on the verge of introducing a new high-speed connection to some of its Mac computing lines, according to report that speculates the announcement could accompany revised MacBook Pros expected as early as next week. ( 69 comments )
Apple gearing up for major product launch as early as next week - sources
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 - With inventory of its existing MacBook Pro notebooks becoming increasingly constrained with each passing day, Apple may be evaluating the possibility of launching revised models before month's end, AppleInsider has learned. ( 98 comments )
Unaffected by Intel chip issues, Apple increases notebook orders - report
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 - Shipments of notebooks reached Apple's expectations in January, and the MacBook maker plans to increase its orders for the first quarter of calendar 2011, providing further evidence that the company is largely unaffected by an Intel chipset design error, according to a new report. ( 12 comments )
Apple's new MacBook Pros in production, due by early March - sources
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 - The first major overhaul to Apple's MacBook Pro line in nearly a year is on the cusp of fruition, with production actively underway and volume shipments to begin as early as the first week of March, AppleInsider has been told. ( 73 comments )
Source: Intel error pinches Apple's MacBook Pro updates but delays minor
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - A widely publicized chip design error on Intel's part has disrupted Apple's plans for its next-generation MacBook Pro models, but the impact will be largely immaterial to both the company's bottom line and its customers, AppleInsider has been told. ( 33 comments )
Apple rumored to update MacBook Air with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPU in June
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - Apple plans to update its recently redesigned MacBook Air line of thin-and-light notebooks with Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processor in June, according to a new report. ( 75 comments )
Apple doubling orders for 'hot-selling' Macbook models, suppliers say
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 - Apple's Asian manufacturing partners have seen orders for popular Macbook models as much as double, while shipments of notebooks to other brand-name vendors have failed to meet expectations, a new report claims. ( 13 comments )
Intel resumes shipment of chipsets for systems not affected by design issue
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - 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 wait for new parts to begin shipping in mid-February. ( 9 comments )
ARM posts record profits with help from Apple's iPhone, iPad successes
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - Bolstered by record sales of Apple's iPhone and iPad, chip designer ARM Holdings announced its highest ever annual revenue and earnings Tuesday. ( 6 comments )
Intel error also affects mobile, could delay Apple's next-gen MacBook Pros
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - 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 line of notebooks and iMac desktops. ( 43 comments )
Intel admits design error in chipset likely bound for Apple's next iMacs
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 - 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 mainstream desktop designs like Apple's next-generation iMacs. ( 48 comments )
Apple doubles awarded patents, reaching 563 in 2010
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 - Apple was awarded 563 patents in 2010, making it the No. 46 global company in terms of inventions recognized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last year. ( 13 comments )
Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal
Mon, Jan 10, 2011 - Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs with Intel's processors. ( 19 comments )
Briefly: Apple shareholder proposal, VLC app removed, Intel tablets
Fri, Jan 7, 2011 - Apple is opposing a shareholder proposal advocating a CEO succession plan for the company, while the VLC media player iOS app has reportedly been removed from the App Store over a licensing disagreement. Meanwhile, an Intel executive has revealed that his company tried unsuccessfully for a long time to get Microsoft to build a tablet operating system. ( 121 comments )
Apple's Mac OS X hacked to run on Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 - Before Intel formally unveils its next-generation of processors, likely to officially find their way into Apple's line of Macs in the future, hackers have managed to run Apple's Mac OSX on the new Sandy Bridge CPU hardware. ( 70 comments )
Apple to expand CPU design group beyond iPad A4
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - Apple is seeking to hire engineers to design a new CPU micro-architecture, expanding upon its acquisitions of two fabless chip design companies and the release of its new A4 application processor used in the iPad and iPhone 4. ( 170 comments )
Redesigned MacBook Pro, iMac may come in first half of 2011
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 - A new report out of the Far East claims Apple plans to launch redesigned MacBook Pro and iMac models in the first half of 2011. ( 127 comments )
Apple to use Intel's Sandy Bridge without Nvidia GPUs in new MacBooks
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 - Future MacBooks set to arrive in 2011 will rely on Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processor, which means Nvidia's graphics processors will not be included in at least some models 13 inches and under, according to a new report. ( 127 comments )
Intel bullish after garnering 35 tablet design wins
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 - Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced Wednesday that his company has resumed stock buy-backs and won 35 agreements from manufacturers to put its chips into new tablet models, which are set to compete with Apple's iPad next year. ( 17 comments )
Apple patents show convertible tablet, MagSafe optical data connector
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 - Patents granted to Apple on Tuesday reveal that the company could be working on a device that converts from standard laptop form to tablet form as well as a magnetic connector that provides both power and an optical data connection. ( 53 comments )
Intel at CES to show off next-gen of Apple-bound Sandy Bridge processors
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 - An invitation from Intel confirms that the company will introduce its Sandy Bridge next-generation processors during its keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show on Jan. 5th, a new report claims. ( 137 comments )
ARM CEO not worried about Intel tablet PC threat
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 - The chief executive at ARM, whose CPU designs are used in Apple's iPad, affirmed the continued growth of the tablet PC market, while dismissing concerns that Intel tablets will pose a competitive threat to the company. ( 21 comments )
