Apple's iOS finishes 2011 with 52% share of mobile Web browsing
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - Apple closed out 2011 with a commanding 52.1 percent share of mobile devices tracked browsing the Web, while Google's Android had just 16.2 percent. ( 36 comments )
Apple updates Keynote, Windows iCloud Control Panel
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - Following a Safari browser fix on Tuesday, Apple has issued updates to its Keynote presentation software and the iCloud Control Panel for iOS device owners using Windows PCs. ( 15 comments )
Microsoft to follow Apple's Lion lead with digital delivery of Windows 8
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Much like Apple did with the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in July, Microsoft plans to make the simplest and easiest method of installing Windows 8 a download over the Internet. ( 128 comments )
VMware launches Fusion 4 with 90 new features including Lion support
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - VMware on Wednesday announced the new VMware Fusion 4 virtualization software for running Windows on a Mac, packing more than 90 new features including a design built specifically for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. ( 58 comments )
Apple's Mac lineup seen taking 4.5% of PC sales in 2011, 5.2% in 2015
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 - Apple's line of Mac computers are seen making further market share gains in the coming years, growing to 4.5 percent of sales in 2011, and 5.2 percent of new PCs sold in 2015. ( 19 comments )
Microsoft's Windows revenues disappoint with 2% decline in fiscal 2011
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - After Microsoft on Thursday announced record revenue of $17.37 billion, analysts quickly voiced concerns over the news that revenue from the company's Windows division declined 2 percent in fiscal 2011. ( 57 comments )
Microsoft CEO pans Apple's Mac sales, admits 'very small' Windows Phone sales
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer this week boasted that sales of Windows PCs continue to vastly outperform the Mac, but also conceded that his company's mobile phone business has not done much to improve its market share. ( 170 comments )
Microsoft retracts Ballmer's Windows 8 in 2012 comments
Wed, May 25, 2011 - After Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer appeared to confirm earlier this week that the next generation of Windows will arrive next year, a spokesperson has clarified the comments as "a misstatement." ( 71 comments )
Early build of Windows 8 suggests cross-platform OS to compete with Apple's iOS
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 - An early build of Windows 8 suggests that Microsoft may transition the next version of Windows to a cross-platform OS scalable across a variety of devices in hopes of competing with Apple's iOS platform, according to new reports. ( 78 comments )
Apple Boot Camp update fixes shutdown issues, causes brightness problems
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - Apple this week released an update for its Boot Camp software for running Windows on Macs, and addressed an issues with shutdowns on the new 2011 Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro models. But users also say the new update causes problems with adjusting screen brightness. ( 12 comments )
Acer's Iconia Touchbook takes on iPad, MacBook Air using Windows 7
Thu, Apr 7, 2011 - The world's second largest PC maker Acer aimed at tapping into enthusiasm surrounding the iPad and MacBook Air with Iconia, its keyboard free, mobile touchscreen Windows PC notebook. The downside is that the product costs more than twice as much as the iPad and eats up a battery in less than three hours. ( 84 comments )
Apple must wait another day to best Microsoft on earnings
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 - After numerous analysts had predicted weakened income for Microsoft, the Windows maker surprised Wall Street Thursday by posting a quarterly profit of $6.63 billion, enough to stay ahead of Apple on earnings for the time being. ( 68 comments )
CES: Microsoft keynote underwhelms with few surprises
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 - Microsoft kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday evening with a relatively subdued keynote that highlighted an upcoming update to Windows Phone 7 and demoed Windows on ARM's system-on-a-chip architecture. ( 157 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 )
Acer unveils Windows, Android tablets to compete with Apple's iPad
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 - The second-largest computer manufacturer in the world, Acer, is hedging its bets in the fight for tablet supremacy, with plans to take on the iPad with a 7-inch Android tablet, and two 10.1-inch devices -- one running Microsoft Windows. ( 170 comments )
New Windows 7 ad criticizes Apple's lack of Blu-ray support on Mac
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 - Microsoft has once again taken on Apple and the Mac platform in a new advertisement which touts the ability of a Windows 7 laptop to play Blu-ray discs, while a MacBook cannot. ( 411 comments )
HP releasing $799 Slate 500 to take on iPad in tablet market
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 - Six months after the launch of Apple's iPad, HP is ready to launch its Slate 500 tablet device, which will cost $799 and is aimed at business customers. ( 434 comments )
Microsoft may use Windows Phone 7 event to show off tablets
Tue, Oct 5, 2010 - A new rumor suggests that Microsoft, concerned by the success of Apple's iPad, will use next week's Windows Phone 7 unveiling to show off new touchscreen tablets it will have available this holiday season. ( 74 comments )
Microsoft site attempts to discourage PC users from switching to Mac
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 - Microsoft has launched a new website that tells users PCs have Blu-ray, more software choices, and a greater array of hardware options when compared with Apple's Mac platform. ( 240 comments )
HP's webOS 2.0 to take on iPhone 4, iPad later this year
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - After making comments to the contrary this summer, Hewlett-Packard is now positioning its acquired Palm webOS as a competitor to Android and iPhone 4, as well as Apple's iPad, relegating its Windows 7 Slate PC offerings to a business tablet niche. ( 88 comments )
Microsoft recruits iPad owners for study on its Redmond campus
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - Microsoft recently offered owners of Apple's iPad a "gratuity item" in exchange for participating in a survey later this month at the software giant's Redmond, Wash., headquarters. ( 57 comments )
Inside Apple's iOS 4: new feature parity with Snow Leopard
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - Apple's iOS 4 features the biggest foundational leap for developers since the company first opened up iPhone OS 2.0 to development, now catching up to the core features of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. ( 82 comments )
Steam survey finds more than 8% of gamers use Apple's Mac OS X
Sat, Jun 5, 2010 - More users of Valve's Steam gaming service ran a version of Apple's Mac OS X in its first month of availability than the 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista combined, according to a new hardware survey. ( 72 comments )
Parallels faster than VMware in virtualization head-to-head
Tue, Feb 9, 2010 - In a comprehensive set of benchmark tests, virtualization competitors Parallels Desktop 5.0 and VMware Fusion 3.0 were examined head-to-head, finding Parallels to be an average of 30% faster than VMware. ( 71 comments )
Apple updates Boot Camp with Windows 7 support
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday updated its Boot Camp software and issued new drivers and utilities to allow users to run Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7. The Mac maker also issued its first security update of 2010, addressing 12 vulnerabilities. ( 61 comments )
Apple domestic desktop sales strong, iPhone sales slow in China
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - Apple has captured nearly half of all desktop revenue in the United States as iPhone sales in China have lagged. ( 33 comments )
Microsoft denies Apple had influence on Windows 7 design
Thu, Nov 12, 2009 - After a Microsoft official was quoted as saying that the "look and feel" of Windows 7 was inspired by Mac OS X, Apple's rival to the north has officially retracted the statement. ( 173 comments )
Microsoft official admits Windows 7 design inspired by Mac OS X
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - When it looked to redesign its dominant operating system after the struggles of Windows Vista, Microsoft reportedly turned to Apple's Mac OS X for the "look and feel" of Windows 7. ( 230 comments )
iPhone-Windows 7 sync bug with Intel chipset fixed for some
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 - A bug with Intel's P55 chipset prevents Windows 7 from syncing their iPhone, and motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte has issued a BIOS update to resolve the issue for some. ( 11 comments )
Windows 7 tops Vista software sales, lags behind in hardware
Fri, Nov 6, 2009 - Microsoft's heavily hyped Windows 7 debut was a success for the Redmond, Wash., company in terms of boxed software, which saw a 234 percent increase over Vista, though PC hardware sales slowed. ( 249 comments )
Microsoft drops Family Guy special over content issues
Tue, Oct 27, 2009 - Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Windows 7 sponsorship of Seth MacFarlane's forthcoming "Family Guy" special after deciding the edgy comedy didn't "fit with the Windows brand." ( 54 comments )
Exclusive photos, video from Microsoft Store grand opening
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - Microsoft debuted its first retail store in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday to coincide with the launch of Windows 7, and AppleInsider has exclusive photos, video and details from the grand opening event. ( 325 comments )
Burger King sells Windows 7 Whoppers as Microsoft begins Guru training
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - In concert with Thursday's release of Windows 7, Burger King in Japan has begun selling a Whopper with seven patties of meat; and a Microsoft Store "Guru" has been spotted in person. ( 73 comments )
Apple's Safari gets prime placement in Windows browser ballot
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 - Microsoft's Windows browser ballot in Europe presents its options in alphabetical order, putting Apple's Safari as the first choice for users to install. ( 74 comments )
Apple's Snow Leopard bests Windows 7 in speed tests
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 - When both Mac OS X 10.6 and Windows 7 were tested on a MacBook Pro, Apple's new operating system clearly beat Microsoft in terms of speed, a new test has shown. ( 169 comments )
Apple plans Mac marketing blitz around Windows 7 launch
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - Apple plans to counter the upcoming release of Windows 7 with advertisements that will lambaste the upgrade process from Windows XP, and portray Macs as more secure. ( 169 comments )
History suggests Windows 7 launch could boost Mac sales
Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - Rather than negatively impacting Mac sales, a new report provides evidence that the impending launch of Windows 7 could actually be a boon for Apple. ( 230 comments )
Mossberg: Windows 7 narrows the gap with Apple's Mac OS X
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 - Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal has given Microsoft's Windows 7 a glowing review, noting that Microsoft's latest operating system is still behind Apple's Mac OS X, but not by much. ( 466 comments )
Steve Ballmer: Safari a 'rounding error,' Mac losing market share
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 - Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer went on the offensive against Apple in a recent interview, stating that Windows has gained market share on OS X, and that the browser Safari is a "rounding error." ( 220 comments )
Microsoft to pitch Windows 7 via home parties
Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - Microsoft is promoting the release of Windows 7 by encouraging users to throw Tupperware-like house parties in celebration of the launch. ( 111 comments )
For students, Windows 7 will equal Snow Leopard's price
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 - For a limited time, students will be able to purchase Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system for $30, roughly the same price as Apple's competing Mac OS X Snow Leopard. ( 122 comments )
Tablet Tuesday: Lenovo, Fujitsu, Archos unveil touchscreens
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 - As rumors of Apple's still-unannounced tablet device continue to swirl, the impending launch of Windows 7 has led to a plethora of touchscreen devices that look to beat Apple's anticipated device to market. ( 76 comments )
Steve Ballmer calls Apple's Mac growth a "rounding error"
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - Speaking to a group of market analysts this week, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer repeatedly mentioned Apple, including a suggestion that a growing rate of Mac adoption is statistically insignificant. ( 275 comments )
Microsoft suffers worst fiscal year ever while Apple rises
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 - Once accustomed to ever-rising profits, Microsoft has been dealt two blows with both its second quarter of losses in a row and its first-ever annual decline, all at the same time as Apple has had its best non-holiday quarter yet. ( 111 comments )
Windows 7 priced below Vista, to allow upgrades from XP
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - Microsoft tried to appease disgruntled customers on Thursday with news lower Windows 7 upgrade prices as well as a concession that lets owners of the now 8-year-old Windows XP move up to the new operating system at a lower price. ( 198 comments )
Microsoft reveals plans to ship Windows 7 without IE in Europe
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 - Due to ongoing antitrust issues with the European Union, Microsoft has confirmed it will ship Windows 7 in Europe without its flagship browser, Internet Explorer 8. ( 71 comments )
Snow Leopard gets richer, thinner, cheaper than Windows 7
Tue, Jun 9, 2009 - After trying to beat back the Mac's increasing encroachment into the PC world with ads focused on price, Microsoft's club has been picked up by Apple to give Windows 7 an embarrassing pummeling in terms of price. ( 191 comments )
Microsoft issues Windows 7 RC on road to October launch
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - The last test version of Windows 7 has reached a wide audience and is now believed on track for a late October release, putting Microsoft's last cards on the table as it prepares to square off against Mac OS X Snow Leopard. ( 164 comments )
Microsoft allows HP to wipe Windows 7 with XP through 2010
Sat, Apr 4, 2009 - Despite valiant efforts to push its Windows licensees to adopt Vista and the forthcoming Windows 7, Microsoft has one again agreed to extend the option of selling Windows XP for use on new PCs for another year, through April 30, 2010. ( 57 comments )
Hacking contest to test iPhone's security
Thu, Feb 26, 2009 - After being humbled last year at the high-profile CanSecWest security conference, Apple faces further scrutiny as the same event organizers not only plan to test the Mac's defenses but, for the first time, the iPhone's as well. ( 34 comments )
Ballmer sees Mac as a main competitor, iPhone as just buzz
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 - As software giant Microsoft is warning of continued economic hardship after its first round of layoffs ever, the company's chief executive is eyeing competition from Apple, Linux, and Google on the desktop while downplaying the market strength of the iPhone and other opponents of its Windows Mobile operating system. ( 72 comments )
Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X Snow Leopard: Apple ups the ante
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 - While Microsoft is working to refine its flagship operating system to be more palatable to a wide audience of PC users, Apple is working to keep Mac OS X a key attraction to Mac hardware to woo potential switchers and retain its loyal users. Here's what's known about Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. ( 153 comments )
Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Microsoft's comeback plan
Thu, Jan 22, 2009 - As the previous segment detailed, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard aren't competing directly; instead, each is part of competitive strategy to either grow the Mac user base at Microsoft's expense, as Apple has been doing, or in Microsoft's case, to stop the hemorrhaging market share losses and reclaim leadership of desktop operating system development. ( 125 comments )
Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X Snow Leopard: competitive origins
Tue, Jan 20, 2009 - The tech media is working to pit Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 release against Apple's new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, but the two products aren't really direct competitors. ( 117 comments )
Microsoft intros Windows 7 beta, Songsmith app at CES
Thu, Jan 8, 2009 - In Las Vegas to lead his first CES keynote yesterday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer announced a free Windows 7 public beta, available for download tomorrow, and a new piece of song composition software akin to Apple's GarageBand. ( 157 comments )
