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May 2008
- Apple Eyes Solar-Powered Gadgets
  
  Forbes | May 27, 08 12:35 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple is seeking a different kind of moment in the sun, reports Forbes, as the behemoth has filed a patent that would integrate solar cells with its iPods and iPhones. The technology would boost the amount of area available for cells, paving the way for truly mobile gadgets free totally unplugged from the power grid. More »
- AT&T Starts Rationing iPhones
  
  The Boy Genius Report | May 15, 08 10:02 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - AT&T is limiting customers to one iPhone purchase each to keep the popular product in stock longer, according to a newsflash sent to managers and picked up by the Boy Genius Report, and Apple's online stores have already sold out of iPhones. Apple is known for managing its stock effectively, and the disappearing inventory is fueling speculation that the release of a new model is just around the corner. More »
- Online Apple Stores Sold Out of iPhones
  
  Bloomberg | May 12, 08 8:11 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple’s online stores in the US and UK are sold out of iPhones, Bloomberg reports. The shortage is stoking analysts' predictions that a new handset will be released a month earlier than expected, after Apple's developer conference in June. The new phones are said to boast faster download speeds, thanks to access to 3G data networks. More »
- HBO: Coming to a Hard Drive Near You
  
  Portfolio | May 12, 08 6:51 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple and HBO are close to an agreement that would let iTunes sell episodes of HBO shows, Portfolio reports. Sources say HBO has cut a good deal—either by breaking iTunes' $1.99 video price ceiling or getting a bigger share of the same rate. But at least one HBO source is still grumbling: "We should have done this a long time ago," the insider said. More »
April 2008
- Apple Snaps Up Chip Design Company
  
  Forbes | Apr 24, 08 6:47 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple has acquired a designer of sophisticated, low-power computer chips, Forbes reports. Analysts say the move will likely lead to a new kind of chip powering future iPhones and iPods, as well as new Apple designs, helping the company differentiate itself from competition scrambling to keep up. The news comes as a blow to chip maker Intel. More »
- Apple's Profit Rises 36% on Strong Mac Sales
  
  Bloomberg | Apr 23, 08 4:29 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple's profit surged 36% in its second quarter, beating analysts' estimates thanks to strong sales of laptops, Bloomberg reports. The company earned $1.05 billion, or $1.16 a share; analysts expected $1.06 a share. Revenue grew 43%, to $7.5 billion, despite the sluggish economy. The company sold 2.29 million Macs, with strong sales in particular of its new ultra-thin Air notebook. More »
- Cracking the Steve Jobs Code
  
  USA Today | Apr 21, 08 6:39 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Though it’s near impossible to get an interview with Steve Jobs, author Leander Kahney’s book Inside Steve’s Brain gives a “fresh, noble perspective” on the Apple icon’s impenetrable mind, Jon Swartz writes in USA Today . Like most who try, Kahney couldn’t score facetime, but his book illustrates the opposing traits that make his subject—equal parts Disney and Barnum—who he is. More »
- Amazon MP3 Sales Aren’t Hurting iTunes
  
  Apple Insider | Apr 15, 08 9:54 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Amazon.com’s digital music download store isn’t stealing iTunes customers—the six-month-old service is attracting a new consumer demographic, analysts say. A market research firm found that only 10 percent of Amazon MP3 customers surveyed in February previously bought iTunes music, AppleInsider reports. That’s a “healthy indication that the digital music customer pool can expand into new consumer groups,” an analyst says. More »
- Apple Pips Wal-Mart to Become No. 1 Music Store
  
  Los Angeles Times | Apr 4, 08 12:38 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple has become America's No. 1 music retailer, the Los Angeles Times reports. The company said yesterday that its iTunes store had overtaken Wal-Mart for the first time. Analysts say its ascent to the top spot after just 5 years is a major milestone for the industry and the Internet. More »
- MySpace Music Takes On iTunes
  
  CNET | Apr 3, 08 2:51 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The world of online music buying looks set for a shakeup with the launch of MySpace Music, announced today. The joint venture between MySpace and three of the big four record labels aims to compete head-to-head with iTunes, CNET News reports. Music industry bigwigs are said to have long felt that iTunes was getting too powerful. More »
- Is a New iPhone on the Way?
  
  New York Times | Apr 3, 08 12:58 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Yes, there’s an iPhone shortage at Apple stores. No, that doesn’t mean a new iPhone is on the way, reports the New York Times . Apple product shortfalls usually presage new-model introductions, but experts say there’s no certainty that the 3G iPhone will arrive before its scheduled mid-year release, and point out that AT&T stores have plenty of iPhones available. More »
March 2008
- Apple Has Top Brand, World Consumers Say
  
  Reuters | Mar 31, 08 10:45 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Apple is the world's "most inspiring brand," as well as the one most consumers say they can't live without, according to a new survey on brand impact. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that Microsoft was the brand buyers thought most in need of an overhaul—wit