Steve Jobs to Nike CEO: 'Get rid of the crappy stuff'
Tue, May 17, 2011 - When Nike CEO Mark Parker called Apple CEO Steve Jobs for advice as a newly minted chief executive, Jobs told him to "get rid of the crappy stuff," claims a report. ( 69 comments )
Patent application reveals Apple-designed "smart bike"
Fri, Aug 6, 2010 - The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application Thursday for a "Smart Bicycle System" that would use an iPod or iPhone to monitor sensor data and wirelessly share information. ( 25 comments )
Nike+ heart rate monitor for Apple iPod coming June 1
Tue, May 18, 2010 - First revealed last year following the release of Apple's fifth-generation iPod nano, the Nike + iPod Compatible Heart Rate Monitor is finally set for a U.S. release of June 1. ( 15 comments )
Apple named 'Brand of the Decade' by Adweek
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 - Apple received top honors in six categories in Adweek's “Best of the 2000s” advertising awards, including “Brand of the Decade” and “Marketer of the Decade” for Steve Jobs. ( 49 comments )
Nike plans iPod nano-compatible heart rate monitor
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - In addition to a built-in pedometer, the new fifth-generation iPod nano will be compatible with an upcoming Nike-branded heart rate monitor for fitness-minded users, AppleInsider has learned. ( 22 comments )
Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, snowboarders, bikers
Thu, Jun 11, 2009 - Apple appears to be working on an activity sensor similar to the Nike+ iPod sport kit geared towards skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers that would be capable of determining their "air time," "speed," and the amount of "power" or energy absorbed during those sporting activities. ( 24 comments )
Apple's next-gen iPhone may add radio tagging, Nike Sport Kit
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 - A new version of Apple's iTunes software released Monday includes code strings that hint at a couple of new features likely to make their debut alongside new iPhone models this month, namely radio tagging capabilities and support for the Nike+ Sport Kit. ( 39 comments )
Apple details next-gen Nike+ system with GPS, wear sensors
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 - A new filing from Apple describes a future generation Nike+ system that would be capable of more accurately monitoring athletic performance in real-time, providing feedback on wear of athletic gear, and even conveying advertisements from establishments that an athlete passes during a workout. ( 32 comments )
Apple posts "Let's Rock" event QuickTime stream
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 - Apple on Tuesday evening gave those left out of the Yerba Buena Center a video stream of the company's iPod and iTunes introductions. ( 47 comments )
Notes on iTunes biz, App Store, iPod biz, Jobs, new iPod hands-on
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 - Apple today provide updates to some key statistics surrounding its music business and the App Store. Jobs later appeared on CNBC to address concerns about his health (again). And the first hands-on encounters with the company's new iPod line touch on some finer details of the new iPod touch, its Nike+ integration, and the fourth-generation iPod nano. ( 37 comments )
Apple's second-gen iPod touch features contoured metal design
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 - At its "Let's Rock" even on Tuesday, Apple introduced the second generation iPod touch featuring a thin contoured metal design, integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker for casual listening, and more. ( 71 comments )
Briefly: shots of Nike+ touch app not the real deal
Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - A series of images making the rounds on the Internet this week as 'leaked' screenshots of an upcoming Nike+ application for the iPhone and iPod touch are not authentic, AppleInsider has learned. ( 16 comments )
Nike+ on its way to iPhone and iPod touch
Fri, Apr 11, 2008 - The Nike+ Sport Kit released two years ago for use exclusively with Apple's iPod nano digital music player is finally getting an upgrade that will see support extended to iPhone and iPod touch. ( 24 comments )
Apple developing full-fledged digital lifestyle fitness companion
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 - Electronics maker Apple Inc. is developing a digital fitness companion system based around its iPhone and iPod touch players aimed a helping americans, and folks in general, live a healthier and more fit lifestyle. ( 62 comments )
Apple's iPhone takes on the Enterprise
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 - Apple's SDK roadmap announcements were expected to primarily introduce the company's plans for releasing development tools for casual developers, but chief executive Steve Jobs started the event by introducing broad initiatives to greatly improve the iPhone's features to satiate the demands of Enterprise users. ( 54 comments )
Notes from Apple's iPhone Software Roadmap event
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 - Apple is presently hosting its iPhone Software Roadmap event at its Cupertino campus. Notes from a handful of live feeds will be consolidated on this page during the event. ( 147 comments )
Apple, Nike to tie iPod nanos into gym equipment
Tue, Mar 4, 2008 - Leveraging a partnership that began two years ago, Apple and Nike said Tuesday they hope to again redefine the way people work out by bringing the Nike + iPod experience to gyms around the world beginning this summer. ( 19 comments )
Suit claims Nike, Apple stole idea for Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
Tue, Oct 2, 2007 - A little-known athletic company from Utah has filed a lawsuit that names both Nike and Apple, claiming that Nike knowingly stole its decade-old idea for the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit. ( 40 comments )
iPod classic review
Fri, Sep 14, 2007 - Released alongside the all new third generation iPod Nano, the new iPod Classic offers a refined all-metal case, the same new graphical interface of the Nano, and the most battery and storage capacity of any iPod model (thanks to its hard drive and hefty battery). However, as outlined in this review, the Classic may signal the end of the road for hard disc drive-based iPods, as Apple aggressively moves its entire media player lineup to Flash memory storage. ( 61 comments )
Review: Apple's new 3G iPod nano is a 5G video iPod in a nano-thin shell
Mon, Sep 10, 2007 - The new third generation Nano has the same small and ultra thin form factor as previous Nanos and similarly occupies the same sports-centric product position in the Apple's iPod line. However, it adds full video iPod features on a screen smaller than the existing 5G video iPod. How well does it deliver? ( 69 comments )
Briefly: Apple option grant feud, Fortune 500 jump, Apple II turns 30
Mon, Apr 16, 2007 - Shareholders began a minor revolt on Monday, contending that Apple Inc. should change its stock grants while the company refused to budge. However, Apple consoled itself with soaring Fortune 500 rankings and the 30th anniversary of its first truly mainstream computer. ( 12 comments )
All Nike running shoes to be iPod compatible by year's end
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 - Nike Inc. said last week that it plans to make its entire line of running shoes compatible with Apple Inc.'s iPod nano line by the end of this year. ( 37 comments )
Apple snatches new advertising director from Nike account
Wed, Feb 21, 2007 - Apple Inc. has lure Rebecca Van Dyck, the longtime global account director on the Nike business at Wieden + Kennedy, away from the advertising firm and appointed her its new director of worldwide advertising, an online report said Wednesday. ( 24 comments )
Briefly: Nike+, iTunes video downloads, iSight
Thu, Dec 21, 2006 - Nike this week announced that it has managed to sell six times as many Nike+iPod compatible shoes as it has the actual sport kits. Meanwhile, Apple holds a commanding lead on the legal video download market. And, yes, the iSight has mysteriously disappeared once again. ( 24 comments )
Apple and Nike to introduce Nike Amp+ bracelet for iPods [image]
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 - Apple Computer and Nike plan to introduce a new wireless wristband device that will allow runners to interact with their iPods without constantly fiddling with the players' sweat-slicked Click-Wheel. ( 48 comments )
Apple slashes prices on Macs and iPods for 24-hour sale
Fri, Nov 24, 2006 - Apple Computer early Friday morning kicked-off the 2006 holiday shopping season with its annual "Black Friday" sale, offering significant discounts on Macs, iPods and accessories. ( 67 comments )
Nike offers Nike+iPod update, new products and features coming
Wed, Sep 20, 2006 - Nike on Wednesday said runners have combined to log over 1 million miles in the 10 weeks since it teamed with Apple Computer to launch the Nike+iPod Sport Kit for the iPod nano. ( 32 comments )
Apple unveils new iPod nano
Tue, Sep 12, 2006 - Apple today introduced the all-new iPod nano with a new aluminum body, 24 hours of battery life and more than twice the music capacity for the same price as the previous generation. ( 82 comments )
Photos from the Nike+iPod launch in Chicago
Thu, Jul 13, 2006 - Nike and Apple today formally unveiled their Nike+iPod Sport Kit with major launch events at Niketown retail stores located in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Some photos from the Chicago event follow. ( 8 comments )
High-res photos of Apple's Nike+iPod Sport Kit
Thu, Jul 13, 2006 - Apple Computer on Thursday began selling its new Nike+iPod wireless Sport Kit that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano, and we've got some photos of the $30 device. ( 39 comments )
Apple's Nike+iPod Sport Kit to drop this week [U]
Wed, Jul 12, 2006 - Apple Computer is in the process of shipping the first of its wireless Nike+iPod Sport Kits that will allow Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano, AppleInsider has been told. ( 25 comments )
Software: iTunes 6.0.5, QuickTime 7.1.2, iPod Updater
Thu, Jun 29, 2006 - Over the last few days, Apple has released maintenance updates to its iTunes digital jukebox software, QuickTime media software, iPod firmware and 17-inch MacBook Pro firmware. ( 13 comments )
BW looks inside Apple's partnership with Nike
Wed, May 24, 2006 - Apple Computer's recently announced partnership with Nike began last year when Nike dreamed up the revolutionary idea of allowing running shoes to talk to an iPod and then contacted Apple to develop the technology behind it, Business Week reports. ( 27 comments )
Nike and Apple launch Nike+iPod product line (images)
Tue, May 23, 2006 - Nike and Apple today formally announced a partnership that will bring the worlds of sports and music together with the launch of a series of Nike+iPod products. ( 95 comments )
Apple and Nike: Tune Your Run?
Tue, May 23, 2006 - Rumors are abound that Apple and Nike may be on the verge of announcing some form of partnership as early as today. ( 24 comments )
