Hardware

Google grabs Apple quality lead for possible Motorola work – Electronista

As Prakash has been responsible for hardware quality checks on hardware at Apple, he would most likely be working either at the Google X labs or else may take responsibilities relating to Motorola should the $12.5 billion acquisition of the … Continue reading

Technology Focus: Apple Shareholders — Calling Al Gore’s Conscience – International Business Times

moved to improve working conditions at Apple’s contract manufacturers in Asia where “substantially all of the company’s hardware products are manufactured,” Apple’s 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says. Is there …

AMD Eyes ARM Alliance In War on Intel – Wired News

Papermaster — who is famous for leaving Apple shortly after it’s antennagate fiasco … AMD comes off as a company that wears its second-place status versus Intel as a badge of honor rather than an impossible weight.

Steve Jobs Email to Google: Stop Recruiting Apple Employees – searchenginewatch.com

Please make a public example of this termination with the group,” said Brown. The document is part of a lawsuit that alleges that Apple, Intel and Google had an agreement to not poach each other’s employees – despite high-level acknowledgement … Continue reading

Opinion: Five things that worry us about Apple’s textbook push – PC Authority

If building, upgrading, tinkering and gaming on PCs is your passion then we’ve got you covered. From Gigabyte to Intel, we deliver you the latest reviews, news and columns about the world of PCs. Home/Small Office Want to know about … Continue reading

Week in Apple: post-Macworld|iWorld edition – Ars Technica

The first version is set to begin shipping by March, but a planned Thunderbolt-equipped version is on hold pending licensing approval from Intel. Apple issues second update to Final Cut Pro X to appease video pros: Apple has issued its … Continue reading

Snow Leopard update wreaks havoc on Rosetta, luddite users contemplate running with Lion (update) – engadget

That software, essential for PowerPC programs to run on Apple’s preferred Intel chipset, has been rendered useless by a just released security fix, prompting one community member to craft a DIY patch. While, Apple is reportedly working on a cure … Continue reading

Apple to resume iPhone, iPad online sales in Germany – Times of India

Apple Inc said it was cleared to resume selling older models of its iPhone and 3G-based iPads via its German online store on Friday. “All iPad and iPhone models will be back on sale through Apple’s online store in Germany … Continue reading

Apple’s iPhone Business is Now Larger Than All of Microsoft – Forbes

Back in the very early days of personal computing it was possible to think that this might come true: that Apple, making both hardware and operating systems would beat the highly fragmented world of the IBM compatible PC. Then for … Continue reading

AMD Makes Risky Move Toward ‘Ambidextrous’ Strategy – NewsFactor Network

The Intel rival sees its future in HSA, or heterogeneous system architecture. AMD outlined its strategy at its Financial Analyst Day this week. “AMD’s strategy capitalizes on the convergence of technologies and devices that will define the next era of … Continue reading