Tag archive: Philip Schiller

Apple has announced that more than 100,000 developers have downloaded its beta iPhone Software Development Kit during its first four days of availability. Although the iPhone has been on the market for the better part of a year, the SDK represents the first time Apple has lifted the hood on iPhone and iPod touch application development, enabling programmers to create their own native applications for the iPhone rather than building Web-based… Read More

In an unusual move, Apple has preempted itself at next week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco by announcing updates to its most powerful computer offerings: the top-of-the-line Mac Pro desktop, and its rack-based Xserve servers. And for folks who appreciate raw power, the new machines do not disappoint, offering eight processor cores on two Intel Xeon 5400 series CPUs running at up to 3.2 GHz, and a new architecture designed to offer… Read More

Just a few weeks after refreshing its line of MacBook notebook computers, Apple has beefed up it's MacBook Pro line of notebook computers aimed at professionals and (of course) media junkies, adding faster Core 2 Duo processors, support for up to 4 GB of RAM, and Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics to speed up animation and gaming. And the 15-inch model gains the industry's first LED-backlit display, doing away with traditional… Read More

Apple has updated its MacBook line of notebook computers aimed at consumers, students, and other everyday computer users, including bigger hard drives, more RAM, and speedier Intel Core 2 Duo processors. “The MacBook is a huge hit with customers, and is one of the reasons that Mac sales are growing three times faster than PC sales,” said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing. “The new… Read More

Apple Computer today refreshed its MacBook of notebook computers, adding Intel Core 2 Duo processors at speeds of 1.83 and 2.0 GHz, with prices starting at just $1,099. “MacBook has helped drive Apple's notebook market share to over 10 percent in US retail, and the new MacBooks will be among this holiday season's most exciting new products,” said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior VP of Worldwide Product… Read More

Apple Computer today upgraded its entire line of MacBook Pro notebook computers to Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 2.16 GHz (for the 15-inch model) or 2.3 GHz (for either the 15-inch of 17-inch model) wit 4 MB of L2 cache. Apple claims the new systems offer up to 39 percent faster performance than the previous generation of 2.16 Ghz Intel-based MacBook Pro notebooks, and up to seven times fastr than the 1.67 GHz PowerPC G4-based… Read More

Apple Computer today gave its iMac line of all-in-one computers a significant speed bump, moving the entire line to Intel's new Core 2 Duo processors, and adding a new high-end configuration sporting a 24-inch built-in LCD display. Apple's iMac line now offers two configurations with a 17-inch display (with prices starting at $999), one system with a 20-inch screen, plus the new 24-inch screen size. "Every iMac—from… Read More

Apple Computer today announced it has transitioned another segment of its Macintosh computer line to Intel-based processors, unveiling new entry-level MacBooks portables based on Core Duo processors. “Apple began the transition to Intel Core Duo-based notebooks in February with the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and now just 90 days later we have completed the transition with the release of the all new MacBook,” said Philip Schiller,… Read More

Apple today pulled out one of its big guns as it unveiled a new laptop powered by an Intel Core Duo Processor. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro is priced at $2,799 and should be available next week. The 17-inch MacBook Pro, said Apple, sports a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo Processor and reportedly runs up to five times faster than the 17-inch PowerBook G4. Features of this laptop, which has an aluminum enclosure which is one inch thin, include a… Read More

In what looks to be a tie in to tomorrow's Earth Day, Apple today announced they were expanding a computer recycling program in which they will offer free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Mac beginning in June. Also announced was that their newest iPods are now RoHS compliant in California and Europe. The expanded recycling program, said Apple, will let consumers who buy a new Mac through the Apple Store… Read More

Intel-based Mac users who desire dual Windows XP functionality: get ready for boot camp, Apple style. The computer company today announced a public beta of Boot Camp, software designed for Intel-based Macs which will allow users the ability to run either Mac OS X or Windows XP, while perhaps at the same time tempting some Windows users to switch to the Mac OS after getting the chance to do a side by side comparison. Boot Camp, said Apple,… Read More

When Apple announced its forthcoming MacBook Pro line of Intel-based notebook Macintosh computers, the processor speeds of the systems ranged from 1.67 to 1.83 GHz and would be available in late February. Apple today admitted it goofed when it announced the systems: instead, MacBook Pros will begin shipping this week with faster processor speeds ranging from 1.83 to 2.0 GHz (with a 2.16 GHz build-to-order option), but with no change in… Read More

Today Apple, in addition to unveiling new PowerBook G4s and the photography software application Aperture, today announced its new Power Mac G5 dual core processor desktop line. Two single dual core processor models, priced at $1,999 for a 2.0 GHz model and $2,499 for a 2.3 GHz model - are available now, while a double dual core 2.5 GHz model, priced at $3,299, will be available in early November. The new Power Mac G5s, said Apple, come… Read More

Apple today, in yet another press conference focused on new products, unveiled updates to their PowerBook G4 line of notebook computers. Three models - a 12" screen ($1,499), a 15" screen ($1,999) and a 17" screen ($2,499) - are available now through Apple's website, Apple stores and resellers. Chief among the features on these new PowerBook G4s are higher resolution displays and longer battery life. The 17-inch… Read More

From the press release: All 105 Apple retail stores will host "Tiger World Premiere" events from 6:00 p.m. to midnight offering workshops and hands-on demonstrations of Tiger's hottest features, plus giveaways at every store including a chance to win a PowerBook G4, iPod and more. "Starting tomorrow night, features like Spotlight and Dashboard will change the way millions of people use their computers," said Philip Schiller,… Read More