Archive: 2010 — page 8
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iMac and Mac Pro Refresh Today Alongside 27-inch Cinema Display and Magic Trackpad
Apple looks set to release a flurry of updated and new products today. Over the last week stocks of iMac and Mac Pro desktop computers have become strained, suggesting an imminent refresh. The change of stock quantity is inline with rumours earlier this year which…
Status Update: Apple v. Psystar v. Apple
The Florida Court has granted Apple’s request for a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of the Appeal. This is typical and expected. The Florida Court had not yet ruled on Apple’s Motion to transfer the Florida case to Judge Alsup in California. On the…
Apple Begins iPhone 4 Case Program
Apple has published the details of how iPhone 4 owners can refund an existing bumper and order a new case or bumper for free. If you purchase an iPhone 4 before September 30, 2010, you are eligible to receive an iPhone 4 Bumper or a…
White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Late 2010
In a statement today Apple said that the white iPhone 4 will not be available until "later this year" due to a manufacturing problem. White models of Apple's new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as…
Jeff Williams Fills Spot As Senior VP of Operations
Apple has promoted Jeff Williams to fill a new position as Senior Vice President of Operations, a positioned design to ensure that Apple products meet "the highest standards of quality". Jeff Williams previously held the role as Vice President of Operations. Williams will continue to…
Notes of Interest From Fiscal Q310 Earnings Call
Following the release of Apple's third fiscal quarter results earlier today the company held a conference call for media and analysts. Below is a list of notes from the conference call. Apple ended the quarter with $45.8bn in cash up from $41.7bn. Worldwide Mac sales…
Apple Records $15.7 Billion in Revenue During Third Quarter 2010
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter which ended June 26, 2010. The Company posted revenue of $15.7 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $9.73 billion and net…
Looking Ahead to Apple’s Q3 2010 Fiscal Results
Today Apple will announce its fiscal results for the third quarter of 2010. The results which will be watched closely by analysts, bloggers and Wall Street are expected around 4.30PM EST (9.30PM BST) with a conference call being held at 5PM EST (10PM BST). Q3…
iTunes 9.2.1 Available to Download
Apple has today quietly released a minor update to iTunes. The 102MB download is available from Software Update or Apple.com . iTunes 9.2.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: Disables older versions of some incompatible third-party plug-ins Addresses minor issues with dragging and…
iPad in Nine More Countries Friday, iPhone in 17 More July 30
Apple is pushing the iPad and iPhone 4 into more territories in the coming weeks, today the company announced that the iPad will be available in an additional nine countries this coming Friday. During last weeks iPhone 4 press conference Apple took the opportunity to…
Apple Offers Free Case to iPhone 4 Users, Proximity Sensor Fix Coming
During today's press conference about iPhone 4, Apple announced that it would offer a free iPhone 4 case to everyone who has purchased an iPhone 4 up until September 30. Those who have already purchased a case will be eligible for a refund. The news…
Apple fixes your bars, releases iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone and 3.2.1 for iPad
Apple today released iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone, addressing the algorithm fault in signal strength calculation reported as part of the reception issues and iOS 3.2.1 for iPad which address WiFi connection issues. The release follows the first beta of iOS 4.1 seeded yesterday to developers…
Apple to Address Media on Friday Regarding iPhone 4
Yesterday Apple invited select members of the media to a press conference to be held at Apple's HQ in Cupertino. The press conference is very late notice and media weren't notified what it would be about, except it would be "regarding the iPhone 4". In…
Apple releases first beta of iOS 4.1
Apple this afternoon released the first beta of iOS 4.1 iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2nd and 3rd generation. The build is numbered 8B5080c, but Apple have provided no details of any changes or fixes in the iOS software.
Apple's Latest Retail Stores Revealed
The past weekend saw the opening of an iconic Apple Retail Store in Paris, today saw the unveiling of an original store design and the massive London store takes a step towards opening. This past weekend saw the opening of the Apple Store Opéra in…
Apple Set to Preview New MobileMe Calendar
Apple is preparing to unleash a beta of MobileMe Calendar and has kick started the process in a similar fashion to the beta it ran of MobileMe Mail which was then included in the major revamp of MobileMe last month. The new MobileMe Calendar beta…
iPad Production Pushed Over 2 Million Units in July
A report from DigiTimes claims that Apple has ramped production of the iPad beyond 2 million units for the month of July. Apple is estimated to have outsourced 2.3-2.35 million iPads to Taiwan players in July with 58-60% for the Wi-Fi and 3G hybrid model…
Apple Updates MobileMe iDisk App With iPad Compatibility
Apple has today updated the MobileMe iDisk app [ iTunes link ] with universal compatibility for iPad and iPhone and iOS 4 multitasking. Apple also integrated the ability to open files in other apps installed on iPads and iPhones. Designed for both iPhone and iPad…
Review: EyeFi Connect X2 4GB
For the past few months, I have had the opportunity to play around with an EyeFi Connect X2 in order to prepare this review. My hardware comprises a Pentax X70 and a current generation iMac running the latest version of iPhoto on Snow Leopard. So…
Apple Issues Statement on iPhone 4 Signal Issues
Apple has today issued a statement on the issues which have plagued the news coverage of the iPhone 4 since its release last Thursday. The statement from Apple says that the formula used for showing signal bars on the iPhone is incorrect and will be…