New Sony CEO looking to shift to Apple-like integration of hardware, software [u]
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Kazuo Hirai, Sony's newly-announced President and CEO, has ambitious plans for the consumer electronics giant that entail strategies that are often strongly associated with Apple: centralized top-down decision-making on products and a focus on software and service combined with hardware. ( 50 comments )
Sony's next-gen camera sensor could allow Apple to make thinner iPhones
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 - Sony, which builds the camera modules used by Apple in the iPhone 4S, has announced a smaller next-generation CMOS image sensor that could allow for even thinner iPhone models in the future. ( 71 comments )
Smartphone makers plan to mirror Apple's approach with fewer models each year
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Four major smartphone makers are reportedly planning to reduce the number of new handsets they produce, in an attempt to capture the success Apple has had in releasing just one iPhone model each year. ( 66 comments )
Apple's rumored television is 'the elephant in the room' at CES 2012
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - HDTV makers have shown increased innovation at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, spurred in part by fears that Apple is planning an entrance into the market with its own television set. ( 84 comments )
Briefly: Sony iOS music service, Tim Cook, Adobe CS6
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - Sony will be offering an iOS version of its "Music Unlimited" service for iPhones and iPods, while Tim Cook claims "money is not a motivator" and Adobe offers a discounted CS6 upgrade for current CS3 and CS4 users. ( 34 comments )
Nintendo reportedly planning 'full-blown' app store for next-gen Wii U console
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 - Nintendo is quietly working on an application store for its Wii U console that would compete directly with Apple's Apple TV set-top box and iPad tablet when it arrives next year, according to a new report. ( 20 comments )
Rumor: Apple to unveil high-end, mid-range third-gen iPads in January
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - An unverified report out of the Far East claims that Apple will unveil in January 2012 two new models of the iPad, with one high-end version featuring an 8-megapixel camera and a mid-range model equipped with a 5-megapixel shooter, but the rumor has quickly been dismissed as unlikely. ( 65 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 )
Sony's PlayStation Vita launch tripped up by bugs; Android 4.0 update on hold
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - The launch of Sony's PlayStation Vita was marred by technical issues that required an immediate system update, while Google has placed its Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" update for the Nexus S on hold in some regions as it monitors a potential battery drain issue. ( 28 comments )
Sony launches PlayStation Vita handheld to reclaim mobile gaming
Sat, Dec 17, 2011 - Sony released its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console in Japan on Saturday in a bid to recapture share in the mobile gaming market from Apple's iOS. ( 224 comments )
Samsung expanding media efforts to compete with Apple's iTunes
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Samsung plans to step up its competition with Apple's iTunes by providing content directly to customers who buy its TVs, smartphones and tablets. ( 45 comments )
Google exec expects 'majority' of TVs to run Google TV in 2012
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Even as rumors of an Apple television set continue to swirl, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has claimed that company's Google TV platform will be embedded on the "majority" of televisions in stores by next summer. ( 160 comments )
Apple, Graphics Properties Holdings battle with multiple patent suits
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - In a handful of newly filed patent infringement lawsuits, Apple is suing and also being sued by Graphics Properties Holdings, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc. ( 36 comments )
More than anything, kids want Apple's iPad, iPod touch & iPhone for Christmas
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - The iPad is the most-wanted gift among U.S. kids ages 6 through 12, a new survey has found, while the iPod touch ranks second and the iPhone comes in third. ( 94 comments )
Sony racing to beat Apple to next generation of connected TV sets
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - Sony CEO Howard Stringer said Thursday that he has "no doubt" that the late Steve Jobs was working to reinvent the television, while the company has spent the past five years developing a platform to compete against Jobs and Apple. ( 74 comments )
Apple most desirable PC brand in China as 21% of buyers look to Mac as next purchase
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Apple is poised to see substantial growth of its line of Mac computers in China, as a recent survey found that the company is considered the most desirable PC brand in the country with 21 percent of respondents considering a Mac as their next PC purchase. ( 25 comments )
Apple's iOS & Google Android command 58% of US portable game revenue
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Highlighting what has been a "brutal" year for dedicated portable game machines like the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS, new data shows Apple's iOS and Google Android capturing the lion's share of U.S. portable game revenue in 2011. ( 46 comments )
Game makers say Apple, Steve Jobs have most influence on industry
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - A new survey of people working in the gaming world has found that Steve Jobs is the most influential person in the industry, and that insiders believe the iPhone is shaping the future of videogames. ( 92 comments )
Nintendo profits evaporate as gamers turn to Apple's iOS
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Japanese gaming giant Nintendo revealed on Thursday that it lost $925 million over the six months ending in September due to a sharp drop off of game and console sales, even as healthy sales of Apple's iPhone and iPad continue to establish iOS as an alternative gaming platform. ( 70 comments )
iPhone 4S breakdown estimates same $188 cost as iPhone 4
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - A new teardown analysis of the iPhone 4S claims that the parts for the 16GB version of Apple's iPhone 4S cost $188, or just 50 cents more than the iPhone 4. ( 38 comments )
Apple may add customized digital avatars to iOS Game Center
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in allowing users of its Game Center social network for iOS to create custom, cartoon-style avatars to represent themselves in the digital world. ( 16 comments )
Adobe keynote coincides with Apple's 'Let's talk iPhone' event
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - Adobe is planning to hold a keynote on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. Pacific, the same date and time of Apple's highly-anticipated press event, where the company is expected to announce a next-generation iPhone. ( 60 comments )
Disney bets on iOS App Store games to return interactive unit to profitability
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - After losing millions of dollars trying to produce console games for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, Disney is betting on Apple's low cost app market to become profitable and create new characters capable of driving sales of movies and merchandise. ( 23 comments )
Apple seen in 'no rush' to release iPad 3 as competitors struggle
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Apple reportedly has prototypes for its third-generation iPad already circling in its supply chain, but no new model is expected to arrive this year as a true second-place tablet has yet to emerge. ( 96 comments )
Sony tablet effort receives lukewarm reception under iPad's shadow
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - Sony's launch of its first two Android-based tablets on Wednesday fell flat as analysts and bloggers questioned the high price and quality of the devices as compared to Apple's market-leading iPad. ( 126 comments )
DoJ ramping up antitrust probe of $4.5B Nortel patent purchase by Apple, others
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - Even as Nortel announced the completion of the sale of its 6,000 patents to a group of tech giants including Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion, the U.S. Department of Justice is said to be intensifying an investigation into whether the deal would unfairly disrupt competitors. ( 62 comments )
Nintendo to slash 3DS price by $80 as Apple gains in mobile gaming
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - Nintendo made a surprise announcement Thursday when the Japanese game maker revealed it will cut the price of its recently released 3DS handheld by $80, as competition from Apple continues to grow, and a new handheld from Sony looms. ( 62 comments )
Apple paid $2.6B lion's share of $4.5B Nortel patent acquisition
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - Apple supplied more than half of the $4.5 billion paid by a consortium of companies to acquire Nortel's patent portfolio, new regulatory filings show. ( 38 comments )
Canada, US courts approve Apple-led group's $4.5B purchase of Nortel patents
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Courts in both Canada and the U.S. have approved the proposed $4.5 billion purchase of more than 6,000 wireless patents from bankrupt Canadian telecommunications equipment maker Nortel by Apple and five other companies. ( 33 comments )
Inside look at $4.5B Nortel auction reveals battle of wills between Apple, Google [u]
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - A behind-the-scenes profile of this week's auction for a group of patents from Nortel revealed a "fast and furious" battle between technology giants Apple and Google. ( 304 comments )
Apple, Microsoft, RIM group bid wins Nortel patent auction for $4.5B
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - Canadian telecommunications equipment maker Nortel announced late Thursday that a consortium of companies, including Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Research in Motion and Sony, placed the winning bid in a high-profile auction for a collection of more than 6,000 patents. ( 50 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 )
Sony's next-gen PlayStation Vita priced to compete with Apple's iPod touch
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 - During a keynote at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Sony confirmed its next-generation gaming device, formally named the PlayStation Vita, will cost $250 when it arrives in the U.S. later this year. ( 75 comments )
Sony unveils its first tablets in bid to compete with Apple's iPad
Tue, Apr 26, 2011 - Sony revealed Tuesday two Google Android-based touchscreen tablets, which will released this fall in an attempt to catch up to Apple's year-long head start with the iPad. ( 95 comments )
Bizarre lawsuit connects Apple, US presidents, Oprah Winfrey in conspiracy
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 - Apple is one of dozens of defendants named in a new bizarre lawsuit that seeks a whopping $75 billion in return for claims of civil rights violations, conspiracy and fraud, to name a few. ( 71 comments )
Priceline founder takes aim at Apple, more than 100 others in patent suit
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Apple joins other major technology companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Facebook as defendants in a new lawsuit from Walker Digital, which founded the travel site Priceline.com. ( 31 comments )
Claims of Sony cameras in iPhone 5 'silly,' Apple likely to keep OmniVision
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 - It's highly unlikely that Sony's chief executive would bad-mouth Apple if the company were to actually supply camera lenses for its next-generation iPhone, one Wall Street analyst believes. Instead, there is evidence that Apple will stick with OmniVision for its lenses. ( 26 comments )
Sony boss reportedly reveals Apple's plans for 8MP iPhone 5 camera - rumor
Sat, Apr 2, 2011 - Reports emerged on Friday that, during an interview, Sony CEO Howard Stringer had accidentally confirmed plans to supply an eight-megapixel camera for Apple's next-generation iPhone. ( 65 comments )
Patent holder takes aim at Apple for iPhone's ability to search & receive ads
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 - Apple this week was hit with a new patent infringement lawsuit, as the iPhone maker joins 31 other defendants accused of violating a patent related to Internet-connected phones with search functionality and mobile advertising. ( 16 comments )
Smartphone camera patent infringement suit takes aim at Apple, Nokia, others
Mon, Mar 21, 2011 - Apple and other leading smartphone manufacturers, including Motorola, Research in Motion and Nokia, are targeted in a new patent infringement lawsuit related to integrated cameras. ( 27 comments )
Apple iOS App Store blamed for too many apps as Sony NGP is called "dead on arrival"
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 - Speaking at the Game Developers Conference held in San Francisco this week, Trip Hawkins railed at Apple's App Store for having too many titles, while blaming Nintendo for inventing the concept of licensed games as Ngmoco proclaimed Sony's Next Generation Playstation "dead on arrival" due to the App Store's success. ( 113 comments )
Apple's rivals battle for iOS scraps as app market sales grow to $2.2 billion
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 - While the mobile handset race is now being frequently described as a two horse race between Apple's iOS and Google's Android licensees, the mobile software world has four major contenders, with RIM's BlackBerry App World and Nokia's Ovi Store maintaining their lead over Google's Android Market. ( 23 comments )
Sony executive says company has no plans to abandon Apple's iTunes
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 - Sony has backed off earlier suggestions that the company is hoping to eventually pull its content from iTunes in the event that a competing service, such as its own Music Unlimited, becomes a viable alternative. ( 24 comments )
Legacy apps must comply with Apple's App Store subscription rules by June 30
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 - Software currently available in the iOS App Store that does not comply with Apple's newly enforced in-app subscription rules, such as the Amazon Kindle or Hulu+ applications, have until June 30 to comply or they could be removed. ( 257 comments )
Sony hints it could pull its music from iTunes in ongoing war with Apple
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - After Apple rejected a Sony e-reader application for the iPad from its App Store for not complying with the rules, Sony has fired back and suggested it is hoping to be able to exit Apple's iTunes Music Store. ( 158 comments )
Apple surpasses Sony, Motorola in total handset sales - Gartner
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 - The growth of Apple's iPhone in 2010 came at the expense of competitors who lost significant market share and experienced reduced sales, including Sony Ericsson and Motorola, according to new data from Gartner. ( 22 comments )
World of Goo says iPad launch beat peak WiiWare, Steam sales
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - The developer of World of Goo has profiled its iPad launch as being "by far" the fastest selling and highest revenue generating game platform, thanks to promotion by Apple. ( 19 comments )
iTunes tops movies; $10M in fake iPhones, iPods seized; Jobs' mansion nears demolition
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - Sales figures for 2010 show that Apple's iTunes Movie Store remained on top with 64.5 percent market share among competing Internet video services in the US. Also, more than $10 million worth of counterfeit iPhones, iPods and other items have been seized by the Los Angeles Port Police. Finally, officials say the physical permit allowing Apple CEO Steve Jobs to raze the controversial Jackling mansion will be issued soon. ( 29 comments )
Apple denies claim that Sony Reader, Kindle in danger on iOS App Store
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - Apple issued a surprisingly timely response to a claim made by the New York Times that suggested the company might bar iOS apps that sell content outside of Apple's software market within iTunes. ( 399 comments )
Apple's new App Store restrictions block Sony eBookstore, may lock out Amazon [u]
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - Apple has tightened restrictions on its iOS App Store by requiring all in-app purchases to go through it, resulting in the rejection of an eBookstore application from Sony, a new report claims. ( 276 comments )
Sony to take on Apple with next-gen PlayStation Portable, Android game store
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 - Sony will challenge Apple's iOS later this year with the just-announced next-generation PlayStation Portable, codenamed NGP, and a PlayStation Suite game store that will also be available on Google's Android mobile operating system. ( 138 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 )
New Apple iTunes movie features allow script searching, scene sharing
Mon, Jan 3, 2011 - Movie studios have quietly expanded the feature set of content available on Apple's iTunes Store, allowing users to search a film's script for specific words, or select a clip and share it with others on a social networking site. ( 33 comments )
Sony taking cues from Apple for next PlayStation Portable
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - Sony executive Kazuo Hirai hinted Wednesday that the next generation of its PlayStation Portable handheld gaming device will learn from the popularity of Apple's iPhone and iPod touch devices, implementing new touch-based controls and broadening its appeal to casual gamers. ( 26 comments )
Sony launches streaming music service to take on Apple's iTunes
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - Sony on Wednesday launched a new streaming music subscription service which it hopes will take on Apple's iTunes by offering a different approach to digital music sales. ( 46 comments )
Mobiles, iPod touch killing off Nintendo DS, Sony PSP
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - In contrast to all the "iPod-killers" imagined by Apple's competitors, new research quantifies just how much Apple's iOS platform has done to actually displace standalone gaming devices like the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. ( 93 comments )
Leaked videos show Sony 'PlayStation Phone' in action
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - Several videos of prototypes of Sony Ericsson's 'PlayStation Phone' have emerged, giving viewers an early look at Sony's answer to the increasing popularity of gaming on the iPhone. ( 67 comments )
Apple TV users reporting long rental wait times, HDMI issues
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 - Early adopters of Apple's second-generation Apple TV are reporting issues with streaming HD rentals and problems completing "HDMI handshakes" between the new Apple TV and their HD TVs. ( 87 comments )
Sony adopts, then drops, Cocoa-like GNUStep plans to rival Apple iOS
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 - Sony unveiled plans to deliver a mobile development platform based on an open source version of Apple's OpenStep and Cocoa technologies, shortly before announcing the project was put on hold. ( 103 comments )
Apple iPad widely expected to lead tablet disruption of PCs in 2011
Sat, Nov 27, 2010 - Reports from a variety of analysts predict a huge swell in tablet computer sales next year ranging from 35 to 100 million units in total, with Apple's iPad accounting for the largest number sold by far. ( 121 comments )
Black Friday Electronics: AirPrint-ready printers, Apple accessories, and digital cameras
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - Rounding out today's Black Friday deals are savings on the first five HP printers to support Apple's wireless printing technology, discounts of up to $51 on Apple's Time Capsule backup appliance, hundreds of dollars in savings on popular digital SLR and point-and-shoot cameras, as well as sales on Wii, XBox, and PlayStation consoles and games. ( 6 comments )
Leaked photos detail Sony's Android-powered 'PlayStation Phone'
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 - Leaked photos of a prototype device suggest that Sony could be planning to take on Apple's iPhone with a new Google Android-powered "PlayStation Phone," combining the company's PlayStation Portable platform with a smartphone. ( 59 comments )
Nintendo president says Apple a bigger threat than Microsoft in games
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 - The president of Nintendo of America said during an interview that Apple is more of a near-term threat than Microsoft in the gaming industry, but dismissed iPod and iPhone games as casual. ( 46 comments )
Electronics giant Sony rumored for potential Apple acquisition
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 - A new rumor has pegged Apple and its $51 billion in cash and investments as a potential buyer of Sony, prompting the largest trading volume of the Japanese electronics company in 3 months. ( 214 comments )
iPod touch represents 38% of iOS devices sold by Apple
Mon, Sep 6, 2010 - Of the 120 million iOS devices sold by Apple, 37.7 percent of those were the iPod touch -- a share that has decreased since the iPad launched, according to a new analysis. ( 38 comments )
Apple executives dodge data center, FaceTime questions in earnings call
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 - As usual, Apple's executives kept close to a carefully prepared script on the company's stellar financial results, being careful not to reveal too much about the company's future plans, including its data center cloud services and broader open support for FaceTime video calling. ( 35 comments )
iPhone, iPod touch carve 19% gaming share from Sony, Nintendo
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 - Over the last year, Apple's share of the US video game software market has jumped 500%, eating into the growth of console games while also putting pressure on mobile gaming leaders Nintendo and Sony. ( 36 comments )
HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 - Apple's iPad announcement has not deterred PC competitors, as HP's forthcoming 3G-enabled "slate PC" will reportedly be competitively priced, and Microsoft is still working on its unannounced Courier dual-screen tablet. ( 141 comments )
Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 - (Mobile World Congress) Apple is not officially present at this week's Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain, yet carriers are talking about the iPhone and rivals are introducing what they hope to pitch as "iPhone killers." ( 51 comments )
Sony announces iTunes competitor for music, movies, books
Thu, Nov 19, 2009 - Sony on Thursday revealed it intends to launch an online store to sell music, movies and books, called Sony Online Service, designed to compete with Apple's iTunes. ( 54 comments )
Doom game creator suggests Apple embarrassed about iPhone gaming
Fri, Nov 6, 2009 - John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride," and suggested that company executives are not happy about the popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 185 comments )
Imaging patent holder that won against Sony, Canon sues Apple
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 - An Michigan company that has been awarded millions of dollars in various lawsuits against major electronics corporations has now taken aim at Apple. ( 29 comments )
Apple, others hit with lawsuit over '90s Ethernet patents
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - A Texas company has targeted Apple and a number of other technology companies in a new lawsuit regarding a handful of computer networking patents issued in the 1990s. ( 68 comments )
Michael Jackson's posthumous album will be on Apple's iTunes
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 - Sony and the estate of Michael Jackson reportedly will allow the artist's new album to be sold on the iTunes Music Store, dispelling a rumor to the contrary that surfaced early Wednesday. ( 20 comments )
Apple endorses Wi-Fi Direct for networking without hotspots
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 - Apple and a consortium of other technology companies in the Wi-Fi Alliance have agreed to a new peer-to-peer wireless standard that aims to make it easier for electronics to communicate. ( 51 comments )
ITC investigates Apple after flash memory patent complaint
Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating a number of technology companies that make or use NAND flash memory, including Apple, after a patent-related complaint was filed. ( 17 comments )
Record industry to pit proprietary CMX against Apple's Cocktail
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 - Four of the world's largest record companies have come together to create a new digital album format that will give customers lyrics, artwork and videos, in an effort to compete with Apple's own similar project, code-named "Cocktail." ( 52 comments )
Apple tops magazine tech support survey rankings
Thu, Aug 6, 2009 - A study of major laptop manufacturers' technical support service found Apple to be at the top of its class, while competitors like Dell and HP lagged well behind the Mac-maker. ( 30 comments )
MacBooks sweep latest Consumer Reports scores
Mon, May 4, 2009 - ( 105 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 )
Job cuts enroute for Microsoft, other tech industry giants
Thu, Jan 22, 2009 - Some of tech's biggest and and normally safest players, including Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Sony, and Google, are trimming their workforces in a bid to lower costs and stave off a harsh economy. ( 36 comments )
Apple inks deals for all DRM-free iTunes, 3G downloads
Mon, Jan 5, 2009 - In what could be a significant victory for its online music store, Apple is believed to have landed agreements not only to remove copy protection from the music of all major labels but to also allow direct music downloads to iPhones over cellular networks. ( 64 comments )
Apple declares iPhone a challenger to Nintendo DS
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 - Further shifting attention on the iPhone towards gaming, an Apple executive has out-and-out stated the device is a genuine competitor to the best handheld consoles on the market. ( 122 comments )
Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday [u]
Mon, Dec 8, 2008 - Apple is believed to be on the verge of an end-of-year push that would start by finally offering unprotected iTunes Store music from all major labels and would switch a special post-holiday campaign giving away music and videos to Europeans. ( 110 comments )
Apple HDTV rumors resurface
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 - Years-old rumors that Apple will roll out a line of Internet-connected displays have resurfaced in reports that suggest the company will bundle its Apple TV product within a new line of HDTVs. ( 121 comments )
Video industry plans escape from iTunes with 'open' standard
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 - Afraid that Apple will gain the sort of lock on downloadable video that it did with music, Sony and a group of video business heavyweights are planning a new standard that would let copy protected movies and TV from any participating service work with many devices.. ( 86 comments )
Apple will replace 'exploding' first-run iPod nanos
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 - After instances where first-generation iPod nanos' power has triggered minor but device-killing fires, Apple has agreed to replace for free any more of the music players that suffer the same problem. ( 10 comments )
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 now fuller rivals to Apple TV
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - Microsoft and Sony maneuvers at the Electronic Entertainment Expo now turn their respective Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles into stronger media hubs , and more direct challengers to Apple TV. ( 127 comments )
iPhone to interface with PlayStation 3 Blu-ray playback
Wed, Apr 9, 2008 - Blu-ray Disc solutions provider NetBlender is expected to announce this week a software kit for iPhone developers that will allow them to expand upon the Blu-ray playback features of Sony's PS3 gaming console. ( 36 comments )
BBC preps iPlayer beta for iPhone; Sony plans Apple TV rival
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 - BBC appears posed to begin offering UK residents a Web-based beta of its iPlayer for Apple Inc.'s iPhone, and may also be working on a native version of the software. Meanwhile, Sony has revealed that it's hard at work on a Blu-ray based competitor to Apple TV. ( 15 comments )
Reports: Apple and NBC mending fences
Mon, Jan 21, 2008 - Apple Inc. and video content provider NBC Universal are working to bury the hatchet, according to reports, which suggest that it's only a matter of time before the network's catalog of television programming returns to the digital shelves of the iTunes Store. ( 67 comments )
New report claims 24-hour, variable price iTunes rentals
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 - Adding to the media frenzy surrounding possible iTunes movie rentals, a Hollywood magazine alleges that Apple's rentals will only last for short stretches of time and will use a flexible price structure. ( 87 comments )
