Hardware

Strong iPhone sales overshadow new iPad in Apple earnings – CNET News

The assumption so far has been that Apple is waiting for Intel’s next-generation chips to arrive, or pushing back new hardware to coincide with its Mountain Lion OS X release, due out “this summer.” Last and mostly least, Apple said … Continue reading

Apple Reports Record Sales, Profits As iPad, iPhone Sales Mushroom – International Business Times

as well as new competition from vendors in the tablet market coming from rivals using Ultrabook and Ivy Bridge chips from Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. 1 chipmaker, also raised worries. Still, analysts expected Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple to …

Apple Q2 2012: 35.1M iPhones, 11.8M iPads, 4M Macs, and 7.7M iPods – TechCrunch

Apple just released its second quarter financial numbers. Overall hardware sales decreased from its record previous quarter but with the notable exception of the iPods, they’re up from the same quarter a year ago. Apple sold 88% more iPhones …

1 in 5 Mac Computers Harbors Malware, Claims Sophos – Toms Hardware

One in five MAcs were found to be infected with Windows-based malware while one in thirty-six were infected with Mac OS X malware. What’s scarier: 1 out of 5 Mac computers in a group of 100,000 found to be infected … Continue reading

iPhone 5 Home Button Leaked – Softpedia

A seller of iPhone parts in China has begun offering “iPhone 5” home buttons which exhibit a distinction when compared to the hardware on current-generation Apple smartphones. TrueSupplier, another hardware vendor, is also selling the goods.

Gupta Judge Limits Release of Data on Second Goldman Tipper – Bloomberg

Naftalis, who argues the “wrong man” is on trial, has said there’s evidence that the “Goldman Sachs executive” was caught on a wiretap leaking information to Rajaratnam about Apple Inc. and Intel Corp. Naftalis didn’t immediately …

Clothing Drop Boxes Becoming More Popular – msnbc.com

Instead of ending in the dump, people can drop off their old clothes to be recycled and re-used by those who need it. Mac’s Hardware Manager, Rick Steffen, says, “It’s simple, and I like simple.” Here’s how simple it is. … Continue reading

Apple may lose iPad trademark in China – Times of India

A top Chinese official has sided with a Chinese firm involved in a legal battle with Apple over the iPad trademark. BEIJING: A top Chinese official has sided with a Chinese firm involved in a legal battle with Apple over … Continue reading

Apple to drop 17in MacBook Pro when new MacBook arrives – PC Advisor

Rumours of an entirely redesigned MacBook have been circulating for a while now, with reports that Mac sales have been less than expected in the lead up to a new MacBook launch. Kuo mentions Intel’s new Ivy Bridge processors as … Continue reading

Steam Box could give Sony and Microsoft a run for its money, rumors say – Examiner

Which is exciting given that Apple is well known for their hardware, and their innovative designs. Apple shows up to scene shortly after Valve posted job listings for electronics and hardware engineers familiar with “design, concept, can produce new types … Continue reading