White MacBook sales come to close as Apple ceases sales to education institutions
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Apple has reportedly notified resellers that the white polycarbonate MacBook is now officially classified as "End of Life" and has been discontinued. ( 19 comments )
Apple notifies faulty MagSafe owners of class-action settlement
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has reached a settlement on a class-action lawsuit over T-shaped MagSafe connectors for MacBook and MacBook Pro models that can fray and come apart. ( 25 comments )
Back-to-school Mac sales outpace PCs even without white MacBook, free iPod touch
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - Back-to-school Mac sales once again easily outgrew Windows PCs this year, even though Apple did not offer a free iPod touch and discontinued its education-focused white MacBook this summer. ( 32 comments )
Vulnerability exposes Apple MacBook batteries to 'bricking,' malware
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - One prominent security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the batteries of Apple's MacBook line of portable computers that could allow hackers to ruin the batteries or install malware on them that could corrupt a Mac. ( 60 comments )
Apple's white legacy MacBook pulled, only available for education buyers [u]
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday suddenly removed its white entry-level MacBook from its website and online store, signaling that the five-year-old notebook has been officially replaced by the $999 MacBook Air [update: still available for eduction institutions only]. ( 64 comments )
Apple may begin to phase out legacy 13-inch white MacBook
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple's white polycarbonate MacBook, which has long served as the company's entry-level notebook, may be slowly phased out this year, according to one insider. ( 89 comments )
HP exec: TouchPad not aimed at dethroning Apple's iPad
Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - An HP executive said Thursday that the TouchPad tablet is not meant to take the market away from the iPad and is instead aimed at the enterprise, while a new report claims Apple is set to overtake HP next year as the world's leading portable PC vendor, if iPads are taken into account. ( 56 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 )
Intel lists new Sandy Bridge CPUs aimed at MacBook Air
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 - Intel has added three new high efficiency Sandy Bridge CPUs to its product catalog, likely representing the chips Apple will use in its next refresh of the light and thin MacBook Air. ( 21 comments )
Apple initiates MacBook bottom case replacement program
Mon, May 30, 2011 - Apple has initiated a case replacement program for MacBooks shipped between October 2009 and April 2011 to resolve an issue where the rubber separates from the bottom of the case. ( 11 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Apple of violating patented Wi-Fi antenna designs
Wed, May 18, 2011 - The latest patent infringement lawsuit against Apple takes issue with Wi-Fi-enabled products, including the company's entire MacBook lineup. ( 37 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 )
Supply chain sources say all remaining Macs to receive update in coming months
Wed, May 4, 2011 - According to one analyst's check with sources along Apple's supply chain, Apple plans to refresh the rest of its Mac lineup, which would include the MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air, "in upcoming months." ( 67 comments )
ITC judge rules Apple did not infringe Elan multitouch patent
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - International Trade Commission judge Paul Luckern has ruled that Apple did not violate a patent held by Taiwanese touchscreen maker Elan Microelectronics. ( 12 comments )
Apple exploring capacitive touch buttons to control a closed MacBook
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 - Apple could add the ability to control applications like iTunes while a notebook is closed via capacitive touch buttons added to the lid of future MacBooks. ( 19 comments )
Apple's new MacBook Pros rumored with 16GB SSD boot disk, white model could be axed
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 - With the expected launch of new MacBook Pro models on Thursday, a new report claims Apple's hardware will come with 16GB solid-state drives to quickly boot the operating system, and also says the company plans to discontinue its white polycarbonate entry-level MacBook. ( 56 comments )
Apple exploring all-in-one MagSafe power and data connector
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 - Apple could add an optical signal path to future MagSafe connectors on Macs, allowing the magnetic port to send and receive data, as well as power the device. ( 49 comments )
Apple customer survey sparks hope for brawnier MacBook Airs with built-in 3G
Mon, Feb 14, 2011 - Apple, a company notorious for relying on its own in-house research rather than the feedback of its customers, began reaching out to select MacBook Air owners this week in a new survey that could help define future versions of the diminutive notebook, posing questions on 3G, data syncing, I/O usage, and the desire for models with more capable computing power. ( 44 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 )
Apple quotes 4-6 weeks on MacBook Pro replacements as production likely winds down
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - Ahead of an anticipated refresh of Apple's MacBook Pro lineup, the company has told some customers who need replacement machines they may need to wait four to six weeks for new hardware due to limited supply. ( 45 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 )
Report: iPad will grow 250% in 2011 at the expense of PCs
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - A new report claims tablet sales will more than triple next year, but says Apple will hold on to its dominant position with the iPad, jumping from 14 million units in 2010 to 36 million next year. ( 65 comments )
Several Apple retail stores fall victim to smash-and-grab burglaries [u]
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 - A burglary at the Apple Store in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday morning is the latest in a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Apple's retail stores. ( 48 comments )
Five years of Apple: 2005 iBook to 2010 MacBook Air
Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - Over the last half decade, Apple has radically changed what $999 can buy, with major advancements in the processor power, efficiency, connectivity, size, weight and quality of its entry level notebook. ( 57 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 )
Classifying iPad as mobile PC makes Apple No. 3 worldwide manufacturer
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - If the iPad is categorized as equivalent to a traditional laptop, Apple is the largest mobile PC seller in the U.S., and the third-largest worldwide. ( 34 comments )
Apple shows interest in individually lit, multi-color keyboard backlights
Thu, Dec 2, 2010 - Apple has shown interest in providing more advanced keyboard backlights on its notebook computers, allowing greater user interaction with individually lit keys and multiple colors. ( 53 comments )
Insurance company claims Apple's 'dangerous' MagSafe started fire
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 - A newly filed lawsuit claims that Apple's MagSafe charger, attached to a 2007 MacBook Pro, caused a major fire at a Connecticut home. ( 82 comments )
Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 - Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0. ( 13 comments )
Black Friday Macs: Save up to $130 on MacBook Airs, $150 on MacBooks, $270 on MacBook Pros, $180 on iMacs, $100 on Mac minis and $400 on Mac Pros
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - Apple has launched its Black Friday sale in the US offering $101 off a handful of Macs, though the company's resellers have responded by besting those discounts -- sometimes by more than double -- by offering up to $150 off white MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $130 off MacBook Airs and $100 off Mac minis. ( 42 comments )
Apple resellers launch early Black Friday sales: up to $150 off MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $100 off MacBook Airs
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 - A pair of leading Apple Authorized Resellers launched early Black Friday sales overnight, offering up to $400 off new Macs, including $150 off white MacBooks, up to $270 off MacBook Pros, up to $180 off iMacs, and up to $100 off new Mac minis and MacBook Airs. ( 27 comments )
Apple posts Black Friday deals [u]
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 - Apple's retail store deals for Black Friday have posted in Australia, indicating its discounts in the US will translate to around $100 savings on desktops and notebooks, and $25 to $50 on iPads and iPods. ( 12 comments )
Leaked Apple dead pixel policy allows two for iPad, none for iPhone
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - Apple's official internal policy on replacing devices with dead LCD pixels leaked this week, revealing that the company will replace an iPhone if it has just one dead pixel, while an iPad must have at least three to qualify. ( 36 comments )
Dropping Adobe Flash boosts Apple's MacBook Air battery life by 2 hours
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 - Apple has stopped bundling Adobe Flash on new Macs, ostensibly so users could obtain the latest, secure version themselves, but vastly increased battery life seems to be another leading reason. ( 95 comments )
Apple firmware update fixes MacBook charging issue
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 - A new firmware fix for older MacBook and MacBook Pro models solves a charging issue that takes place when using the latest MagSafe power adapters. ( 8 comments )
Suppliers say Apple will build first batch of CDMA iPhones in December
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 - Apple is expected to build its first 3 million Verizon-compatible CDMA iPhones in December 2010, contacts in the company's overseas supply chain reportedly indicated. ( 94 comments )
iPad 'slightly cannibalizing' Apple's own low-end MacBooks - report
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 - Strong sales of the iPad are expected to have a "slight" negative impact on Mac sales, particularly on the low-end notebook models from Apple, supply chain sources have indicated. ( 101 comments )
Steam survey finds 47% of Mac gamers run Apple's MacBook Pro
Fri, Aug 27, 2010 - Valve's monthly survey of the hardware specifications of Steam users has found that nearly half of Mac gamers run a MacBook Pro, while the iMac accounts for nearly a quarter. ( 34 comments )
Apple reseller slashes Mac prices to lowest seen all year
Mon, Aug 23, 2010 - In a bid to capitalize on this year's back-to-school shopping season, one of Apple's largest authorized resellers has dropped Mac prices to the lowest seen this year, offering $150 of white MacBooks, up to $180 off new iMacs, and up to $300 off MacBook Pros. ( 22 comments )
Apple brings inertial scrolling, three-finger drag to some MacBooks
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday issued an update to a number of recent notebooks -- including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air -- bringing inertial scrolling and three-finger drag gesture support to some trackpads. ( 46 comments )
Apple's 27" iMac only supports native or 720p video input, no 1080p
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 - Apple's revised 27" iMac introduced this spring debuted a new feature: a Mini DisplayPort video port that worked in both directions, enabling external video sources to output video to the screen. That feature is largely limited to 720p in HDTV applications however. ( 48 comments )
Teardown of Apple's latest MacBook reveals slightly larger battery
Thu, May 20, 2010 - Apple added five watt hours and 7.5 grams to the battery in its latest low-end polycarbonate MacBook refresh, helping the notebook achieve an advertised battery life of 10 hours. ( 16 comments )
Revised 2010 MacBook now supports HDMI with audio output
Tue, May 18, 2010 - Apple's updated entry level white MacBook now supports audio and video output via its Mini DisplayPort, enabling users to drive an HDMI HDTV using a single cable or adapter. ( 69 comments )
Apple releases updated $999 MacBook with GeForce 320M graphics
Tue, May 18, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday quietly updated its low-end MacBook, giving the entry-level hardware a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics, and a reported 10 hours of battery life. ( 118 comments )
Another leak from Vietnam reveals Apple's 13-inch MacBook refresh
Sat, May 15, 2010 - Apple's entry-level MacBook will soon receive a refresh with a 2.4GHz processor and Nvidia 320M mobile graphics and an LED backlit display, as revealed in a new leak. ( 168 comments )
Apple exploring 'invisible,' disappearing buttons for future MacBooks
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 - Apple's crusade against the physical button continues, with a new patent application describing a disappearing input space that could be featured anywhere on the aluminum shell of a MacBook Pro. ( 32 comments )
Apple in advance discussions to adopt AMD chips
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 - Intel has served as Apple's sole source for the microprocessors used in its notebook and desktop personal computers since the company began its transition away from PowerPC in 2006, but that may soon change given the company's recent talks with Intel's chief CPU rival Advanced Micro Devices. ( 396 comments )
Rumor suggests Apple could release new MacBook Pros April 13
Thu, Apr 8, 2010 - As the wait for new MacBook Pro notebooks from Apple continues to grow, yet another rumor suggests their release is imminent, with a new report claiming a refresh is set for next Tuesday. ( 60 comments )
Taiwanese paper claims Apple will refresh entire MacBook line soon
Mon, Apr 5, 2010 - A new report claims that Apple could release updates to its MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebook computers in April, with alleged Intel processor supply issues said to be resolved. ( 176 comments )
Future Apple MacBooks could have screens backlit by the sun
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 - First on AppleInsider: A new Apple patent application revealed this week describes technology that would allow an external light source, like the sun, to provide the backlight for a display, helping to conserve battery life. ( 34 comments )
US Army leaders visit Apple campus to discuss future mobile devices
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - Leaders of the U.S. Army's technology command visited Apple's Cupertino, Calif., campus earlier this month to talk about existing products, including the forthcoming iPad, and the development of new, user-friendly technology for use on the front lines. ( 130 comments )
Apple looking to improve cooling efficiency in future Macs
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 - A number of Apple patent applications revealed this week show a variety of methods to ensure that future portable devices operate at an acceptable temperature. ( 41 comments )
Apple granted patents for pioneering unibody MacBook designs
Tue, Mar 2, 2010 - Two years after Apple introduced its first unibody computer in the MacBook Air, the company has officially been granted ownership of its unique design and manufacturing process. ( 31 comments )
MacBook Pros in tight supply, new models could broaden gap with MacBooks
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 - Constrained supplies of MacBook Pros suggest an anticipated notebook refresh is growing closer -- one that could further differentiate the premium lineup from the low-end MacBook. Also, Apple has improved its shipping times for 27-inch iMacs to three to five business days. ( 116 comments )
Apple announces MacBook Repair Program for hard drive issues
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 - Users who bought MacBooks between May 2006 and December 2007 that are experiencing hard drive problems may be covered under a new repair extension program. ( 24 comments )
Apple shipped 7M MacBooks in 2009, now ordering 1M per month
Wed, Jan 13, 2010 - Apple shipped about 7 million MacBooks in all of 2009, and has increased its orders to one supplier to about one million per month -- a rate maintained during the typically slow span of January. ( 20 comments )
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 - Nokia has filed a another lawsuit against Apple, with a new federal complaint that alleges the Cupertino, Calif., company has infringed on several "implementation patents," the same cited in an ITC suit filed last week. ( 86 comments )
Intel's next-gen MacBook Pro chip candidates benchmarked
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 - Intel's new "Arrandale" dual-core processors, set to debut this month and expected by some to be the chips Apple will use in future models of the MacBook Pro line, have been found to have better performance than their Core 2 Duo predecessors without negative impact on battery life. ( 62 comments )
Apple corporate laptop sales set to increase despite Windows 7 debut
Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - Apple laptop sales hit a new high in planned corporate sales in November, despite the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, a new survey has found. ( 66 comments )
Intel to detail next-gen MacBook Pro chip candidates at CES
Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - Intel's "Arrandale" dual-core processors, expected by some industry watchers to be the chips Apple will adopt to further its MacBook Pro line, are said to be in production and shipping to vendors ahead of their planned introduction next month. ( 99 comments )
Mac sales jump 16.4%, help PC market return to growth in Q3
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 - Led by the strength of the Mac, worldwide PC sales grew 2.3 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2009, bringing to an end three consecutive quarters of decline. ( 37 comments )
Cyber Monday roundup includes discounted Macs, VMware apps
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - Cyber Monday, the largest online electronics shopping day of the year, is in full effect, with a number of valuable discounts on Apple products. ( 34 comments )
Black Friday Mac and iPod price guides: find the lowest prices [Ux3]
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 - Apple early Friday morning kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, offering $101 off MacBook Pros and iMacs. However, the Mac maker's authorized resellers have far undercut the company, slashing up to $300 off MacBook Pros and $180 off iMacs. Find the best prices on Macs and iPods with AppleInsider's finalized Black Friday price guides. [Updated Saturday, Nov. 28th @ 822pm with ClubMac price cuts.] ( 50 comments )
Apple MacBook Pro prices slashed by up to $300, iMacs by $180
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - One Apple authorized reseller upped the ante overnight in the ongoing Black Friday Mac price war, slashing Mac notebook prices by up to $300 and iMac prices by up to $180. ( 33 comments )
Apple authorized resellers launch Black Friday sales early [Ux3]
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - As was the case last year, several Apple authorized resellers are getting a jump-start on the 2009 holiday shopping season by launching early Black Friday sales that offer up to $220 off Mac desktops and $250 off Mac notebooks. [Updated Nov 26th with steep MacConnection price cuts.] ( 35 comments )
Last chance this year to save an extra 3% on iMacs, white MacBooks
Sat, Oct 31, 2009 - A pair of 3% discount coupons on Apple's new MacBook and iMac product lines are set to expire at midnight tonight, and AppleInsider has been told that they're unlikely to return until sometime next year.
Apple expands school initiative with Atlanta MacBook program
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - More than 1,200 students in Atlanta will be equipped with new MacBooks in what is said to be one of the largest Apple school technology rollouts in the U.S. ( 14 comments )
Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - Apple's new 13-inch MacBook delivers a lower cost option to the company's MacBook Pro line of aluminum notebooks, while providing a similar unibody construction, much improved display, glass trackpad, and environmentally friendly design. ( 34 comments )
First look: Apple's redesigned 13-inch unibody MacBook
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - Apple's revamped new MacBook takes everything the company learned from last year's aluminum unibody MacBook Pro redesign and applies it to make a solid, curvy, entry level notebook that carries the same $999 price tag. ( 96 comments )
Mossberg: Apple's iMac, MacBook 'evolutionary, not revolutionary'
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - In his reviews of the latest MacBook and iMac upgrades from Apple, Walt Mossberg has recommended both hardware redesigns, calling them better and brighter. ( 129 comments )
Save hundreds on brand new MacBooks, iMacs and MacBook Pros
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - A trio of sponsors have teamed up this month to offer AppleInsider readers savings of between $100 and $280 on Apple's most popular Mac product offerings, including the brand new 21- and 27-inch iMacs, as well the newly redesigned white polycarbonate 13-inch MacBook. ( 27 comments )
Inside Apple's unibody polycarbonate MacBook (teardown photos)
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Released Tuesday, Apple's refreshed MacBook has already been dissected, revealing similarities to the Macbook Pro and Air lines. ( 79 comments )
Apple intros MacBook overhaul with LED display, 7-hour battery
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Apple Tuesday released a newly redesigned MacBook with a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time. ( 121 comments )
Sources reveal part of Apple's new Mac product lineup
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Apple on Tuesday morning took its online stores offline and appears to be in the process of introducing the remainder of its Mac product line up for the 2009 holiday shopping season. ( 187 comments )
Intel suit halts development of future Nvidia chipsets
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 - Nvidia, the maker of Intel-compatible chipsets for Apple's line of Macs, has announced it will cease development of future hardware until its suit with Intel is settled sometime in 2010. ( 70 comments )
Apple ads hint at thinner iMacs, lighter MacBooks, cheaper Mac minis [u]
Sat, Oct 3, 2009 - First on AppleInsider: A trio of online advertisements that appear to have been published prematurely by one of Apple's international online stores suggest it's only a matter of days before the Mac maker takes the wraps off of new families of ultra-thin iMacs, lighter & thinner plastic MacBooks, and more affordable Mac minis [Updated with other countries]. ( 178 comments )
New Macs, iPhone expansion predicted to boost Apple revenue
Fri, Oct 2, 2009 - With Apple expected to introduce new Macs at any point and the iPhone switching to a multi-carrier model in multiple countries, analysts believe the company's profits could climb even higher. ( 18 comments )
Apple resellers advised of 2-3 week delay on Mac mini orders
Thu, Oct 1, 2009 - As reports of forthcoming hardware refreshes continue to mount, Apple has braced its certified resellers for unusually long shipping times of two to three weeks for both models of its minute Mac mini desktop systems. ( 59 comments )
Apple close to unveiling all-new MacBook line
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 - An initiative on the part of Apple to retain and redesign its low-cost polycarbonate MacBook line due to ongoing economic uncertainties is now believed to be closer to fruition than once thought, AppleInsider has been told. ( 103 comments )
Apple predicted to release new iMacs, MacBooks in weeks
Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - A new report alleges that Apple intends to release new iMacs and MacBooks very soon -- in a matter of weeks -- to refresh its lineup before the holiday season. ( 381 comments )
Apple to retain, redesign plastic MacBook family
Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - Once rumored for extinction, Apple's entry-level polycarbonate MacBooks are on the verge of a refresh that will solidify them at the base of the Mac maker's notebook offerings for the foreseeable future, AppleInsider has learned. ( 126 comments )
Apple takes double-digit PC market share in Canada
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - Propelled by the strength of its MacBook lineup, Apple has taken a 10 percent market share of personal computers in Canada, new sales figures show. ( 63 comments )
iPod touch seen as small but stealthy asset in Apple lineup
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 - Though iPod sales are predicted to be the weakest-performing segment of Apple's overall sales this quarter, the iPod touch is said to be the ace up the company's sleeve, thanks to the platform's compatibility with the App Store. ( 55 comments )
Maine's expanded MacBook program the 'largest of its kind'
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - The Maine Department of Education said Tuesday that it plans to expand to high school students a program that has provided Apple notebook computers to all of the state's middle school students for the past 7 years, creating "the world's largest educational technology program of its kind." ( 59 comments )
Snow Leopard gives heads-up for near-death MacBook batteries
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 - While the immediate charge on a Mac notebook's battery has been available for years, Mac OS X Snow Leopard now tells owners when their batteries are nearing the end of their useful lifespans. ( 35 comments )
University claims Apple's glossy screens may cause injury
Mon, Jun 15, 2009 - An Australian University is warning its faculty and students about some potential adverse health effects of using Apple's notebook and other products with high gloss screens, saying prolonged use could lead to injury if precautionary measures aren't adopted. ( 336 comments )
Apple introduces 13-inch MacBook Pro, cheaper MacBook Airs
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 - Apple at its developers conference Monday unveiled plans to transition its 13-inch unibody MacBooks into a more premium offering by announcing plans to rebrand them as 13-inch MacBook Pros alongside more affordable pricing. MacBook Airs were also updated with cheaper pricing. ( 226 comments )
Last minute odds and ends: iPhone 3GS, notebooks, retail
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 - With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference slated to begin in roughly two hours, a handful of last minute tips have surfaced regarding the naming scheme for the next iPhone, some brief changes to MacBook pricing that were quickly reversed, and reports of extended hours for retail staffers this week. ( 12 comments )
Apple updates white MacBook with faster processor and memory
Wed, May 27, 2009 - Apple alongside its 2009 Back-to-School promotion on Wednesday also updated its entry-level white MacBook with a faster Intel processor, memory architecture and more hard disk space. ( 78 comments )
Apple fires its return salvo as Microsoft issues misleading 5th ad
Fri, May 15, 2009 - After appearing to remain aloof to Microsoft's jabs that Macs don't give enough choice, Apple has responded with ads which insist that poor Windows PC choices are no choices at all. ( 321 comments )
Intel to launch Calpella with quad-core notebook chips in Q3
Tue, May 12, 2009 - Intel still plans to launch its next-generation Calpella notebook platform, expected to find its way into Apple's MacBook lines, sometime in the the third quarter of this year, according to a new report. ( 65 comments )
Apple hit with class action suit over fire-prone MagSafe adapters
Tue, May 5, 2009 - A new lawsuit seeking class action status has accused Apple of neglecting a flaw in the MagSafe power connector for MacBooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard. ( 107 comments )
Apple seeks 3G specialist for Macs as subsidy deals near
Tue, May 5, 2009 - Apple is seeking an experienced communications engineer to join its Mac team and focus on debugging communications technologies -- including 3G Wireless WAN -- amid rumors that the company is nearing deals with 3G providers that would help subsidize the cost of new Macs. ( 65 comments )
MacBooks sweep latest Consumer Reports scores
Mon, May 4, 2009 - ( 105 comments )
Apple to introduce more affordable Macs, sources say
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - Determined to grow its share of the personal computer market during the worst economic climate in its corporate history, Apple is tailoring changes to a pair of its offerings that will help drive down prices of some of the most popular Macs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 294 comments )
Microsoft pays for inaccurate "Apple Tax" study, issues 3rd TV ad
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 - Hoping to persuade possible Mac buyers that Apple charges an arbitrary "tax" for its computers, Microsoft has paid one analyst to create a report that portrays Windows PCs as less expensive -- even if it has to artificially pad the Mac's price and hide Windows' costs to get there. ( 344 comments )
Apple addressing cracks on white MacBook casings
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 - Apple is privately acknowledging an issue with the enclosure on some of its white 13-inch MacBooks, which in some cases have seen the formation of hairline cracks during normal usage patterns. ( 108 comments )
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. ( 29 comments )
iPhone 3.0 MMS, tethering rumored; Sirius XM iPhone app enroute
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 - Apple's just confirmed iPhone 3.0 firmware is already rumored to add MMS picture messaging and data tethering. Also, Sirius XM has said it plans to give its radio subscribers an iPhone app, and Maine is negotiating a major deal to lease 100,000 MacBooks for its schools. ( 91 comments )
Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks -- including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule. ( 33 comments )
