Hardware

Job ad indicates Apple using Oracle, IBM servers in North Carolina data center – IDG NEWS

which were used in Apple computers until 2005 until the company switched over to Intel’s x86 chips. IBM offers the Unix-based AIX OS on servers with Power processors, which are also used in some of the world’s fastest computers. The … Continue reading

Judge OKs Apple injunction on Samsung’s Nexus phone – CNET News

“It’s no coincidence that Samsung’s latest products look a lot like the iPhone and iPad, from the shape of the hardware to the user interface and even the packaging,” Apple said. “This kind of blatant copying is wrong and, as … Continue reading

Apple’s Bob Mansfield retires; hardware engineering – ZDNet

Summary: The revolving door at Apple takes another turn: Dan Riccio will replace Bob Mansfield in leading Apple’s hardware engineering group. Bob Mansfield, the senior vice president of Apple’s hardware engineering team, is stepping down.

Google: Crashing 2012 MacBook Airs Are Our Fault – Softpedia

A Genius speaking to an affected Apple customer reportedly said that “the specific combination of Intel HD 4000 chip + flash + Chrome” causes 2012 MacBook Airs to crash. The company will release a patch soon. Google, for its part, … Continue reading

Apple iPhone ’5′ release date is September, with revolutionary features: analyst – Jackson Clarion-Ledger

The Apple iPhone 5, as the highly anticipated smartphone is commonly called, will feature revolutionary hardware enhancements and a September 2012 release date, an industry analyst said this week. Apple is expected to ramp up fourth quarter …

Job Ad Indicates Apple Using Oracle, IBM Servers in North Carolina Data Center – PC World

which were used in Apple computers until 2005 until the company switched over to Intel’s x86 chips. IBM offers the Unix-based AIX OS on servers with Power processors, which are also used in some of the world’s fastest computers. The … Continue reading

The Corporate Collaboration – Huffington Post

Earlier this year, Apple released a list of partners that supply the chips, parts, and technology that make its products. (You can view the report here) The list is comprised of 156 companies — from big brands such as Intel, … Continue reading

Hewlett-Packard to Shun ARM at Debut of Microsoft Windows 8 – Bloomberg

Apple’s market-leading iPad is based on ARM technology, as are most tablets on sale today. Intel (INTC) has had difficulty making inroads with consumers purchasing devices with its chips, as ARM-based tablets have had better battery life.

Hey Apple, This Is Crazy, But My Name’s Intel, So Call Me Maybe? – Seekingalpha.com

Intel (INTC) has long been the dominant chipmaker in the PC market. While there are other manufacturers like AMD, Intel’s pretty much universally accepted as the top dog. But the reason Intel stock hasn’t been doing so hot as of … Continue reading

Apple loses senior engineer behind iPod, iPad and iPhone – My Fox Boston

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Bob Mansfield, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, is retiring, the company said Thursday. A 13-year Apple veteran, Mansfield oversaw the engineering of every major piece of hardware Apple has debuted in the past …