6 posts and columns on PowerPC

Apple COO: Leave AT&T Alone

in Mobile on January 26, 2010 at 3:00 am PT

How much longer does Apple plan to continue its iPhone exclusivity contract with AT&T? Some say until June, when the device arrives on Verizon’s airwaves. Others say fall. Not unreasonable predictions given issues with AT&T’s network and the simple fact that adding Verizon would more than double the iPhone’s addressable market. But perhaps a bit overeager, particularly in light of Apple COO Tim Cook’s remarks about the carrier during a company earnings call Monday.

Upgrading Macs

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on August 12, 2009 at 2:24 pm PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions on Macs moving to the new Snow Leopard; getting help moving to Windows 7 and cleaning up your PC.

Ballmer: With or Without YHOO

in News on April 23, 2008 at 11:00 am PT

Apple to Intel: We Shafted IBM and Motorola. We Can Shaft You Too.

in News on April 23, 2008 at 12:44 am PT

Apple’s finally found a worthy use for the more than $18 billion in cash and short-term securities gathering dust on its balance sheet. The company’s acquiring P.A. Semi for about $278 million in cash.

The iMac Gets a Brain Transplant

in The Digital Solution on January 18, 2006 at 11:59 pm PT

Last week, Apple’s iMac became the first Macintosh model to be converted to work on Intel processors. So, how did it go? After testing an Intel-based iMac against an iMac G5 the verdict is in: The brain transplant was a success.
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What the Apple Plan To Switch to Intel Chips Means for Consumers

in Personal Technology on June 9, 2005 at 12:01 am PT

Apple’s adoption of Intel processors for its future Macs is big news in the computer world. But what does it mean for the average consumer, who just wants the best computer for the job?