It has been several weeks since there was a fresh rumor about Apple's fabled tablet computer or a supposed netbook, so thank the maker that we now have new speculation about what Apple might be doing. According to a report from China Times (English translation), at least three companies connected to Apple's supply chain have received "direct orders" from Apple to build what is alternately referred to as either a netbook or a tablet.
The report seems to confirm an earlier rumor that Apple would be sourcing 9.7" touchscreens from Wintek for...
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Posted by
Rasti 4 months 25 days ago
Steve Jobs has resumed his active role at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, following a six-month leave of absence, according to Bloomberg. The CEO initially will be present only a few days a week during the transition to his normal duties. Although Jobs will still spend some time at home, he is expected to quickly resume a full schedule.
“Steve is back to work,” said Apple spokesman Steve Dowling. “We are very glad to have him back."
Although the iconic CEO claimed to be addressing nutritional troubles, he eventually admitted the...
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Apple says it sold more than 1 million iPhone 3G S models through Sunday, eclipsing the 1 million iPhone 3G models it shipped in the first weekend last year.
This despite only selling the new phone in eight countries over the weekend, versus the iPhone 3G launch, where Apple filled retail channels in 21 countries.
Apple started taking pre-orders on June 8, so people had longer to make purchase decisions, and it seems like supply wasn't as constrained as it was in many locations last year.
But still a very impressive weekend that will...
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Posted by
Rasti 5 months 23 days ago
If you're thinking of picking up the refreshed version of the iPhone, you'll be pleased to know that it will come in more ranges than ever before, with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities to choose from. This piece of news was recently approved by the PCS Type Review Certification Board, so it will be an interesting time ahead to see just how much the entire range will be priced by Apple as well as wireless carriers worldwide.
Apple today announced updates to its iMac and Mac mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac and a Mac mini with new NVIDIA integrated graphics. For the same $1,499 price as the previous generation 20-inch iMac, the new 24-inch iMac delivers a 30 percent larger display, twice the memory and twice the storage. Apple also claims up to five times better graphics performance in the new Mac mini with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics.
Apple also updated the AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule, which are now offering...
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Posted by
Valmort 10 months 3 days ago
Various Mac-security sites and sharing sites such as BitTorrent are reporting that some versions of the file are carrying a Trojan that can phone home and install additional malware.
When installing iWork 09, the iWorkServices package is installed. The installer for the Trojan horse is launched as soon as a user begins the installation of iWork, following the installer’s request of an administrator password (in older versions of Mac OS X, 10.5.1 or earlier, there will be no password request). This software is installed as a startup item...
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Steve Jobs is considering a liver transplant as a result of complications after treatment for pancreatic cancer in 2004, according to people who are monitoring his illness.
In a telephone interview today, Jobs said he won’t comment further on his health.
“Why don’t you guys leave me alone -- why is this important?” Jobs said.
Apple spokesman Steve Dowling declined to comment. The company’s board members -- including Intuit Inc. Chairman Bill Campbell, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt --...
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Posted by
Rasti 10 months 11 days ago
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, who said this month that he is having treatment for a nutritional ailment, will take a medical leave of absence until June.
Tim Cook will take over Apple’s day-to-day operations, the Cupertino, California-based company said today in a statement. Jobs said he will remain involved in major strategic decisions.
“During the past week I have learned that my health- related issues are more complex than I originally thought,” Jobs said in the statement.
Jobs, who co-founded Apple in 1976,...
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday it will start selling Apple Inc's iPhone on Sunday, but the popular cell phones that can surf the web will not be priced as low as some anticipated.
Wal-Mart plans to sell the black 8-gigabyte iPhone 3G model, which also holds about 2,000 songs, for $197. The 16-gigabyte model, in black or white, will be priced at $297. All of the phones require a new two-year service agreement from AT&T Inc or a qualified upgrade, Wal-Mart said.
The move gives Apple the chance to reach millions of Wal-Mart shoppers who...
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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.
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