Vintage Apple-1 computer sells for a record $905000

A 38-year-old working Apple-1 personal computer sold Wednesday at auction for a record $905,000, almost double the auctioneer’s high-end estimate.

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs because the Steve Jobs bio-pics must never end

It’s confirmed: Christian Bale, who transformed into a remarkably entertaining comb-over enthusiast in American Hustle, will play Steve Jobs in the upcoming bio-pic based on Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography, aptly titled Steve Jobs.

Apple Pay tops Tim Cook's to-do list in China

Apple CEO Tim Cook says bringing the recently launched Apple Pay system to China is his top priority for doing business the country.

Apple patches OS X to protect against POODLE

Apple yesterday issued a security update for OS X Mavericks and Mountain Lion meant to protect Macs against possible POODLE attacks.

Breakthrough batteries last 20 years, charge 70 percent in two minutes

Over the years, consumer electronics have improved in almost every way, becoming thinner, lighter, and more pixel-packed, all while increasing exponentially in performance.

Apple is now 5th largest PC maker in the world

Apple’s Macbooks had a strong back-to-school showing last quarter, as the company hit fifth place in IDC’s global PC shipment charts.

Adobe's latest Creative Cloud updates bridge desktop and mobile

Adobe might not be the first name that springs to mind when you think smartphone and tablet apps, despite a gradual encroachment into mobile over the last few years.

Is that used iPad stolen? Apple creates tool for would-be buyers to check

If you’re looking to buy a used iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device, Apple is now offering an online tool to let you first check if it’s been locked down by the previous owner, which could indicate that it was actually stolen or lost.

Two email tips every Mac user should know

What with a new version of iOS out along with iPhones to accompany it you’d think I’d be flooded with questions of a mobile nature.

Apple releases patches for OS X's 'Shellshock' Bash shell vulnerability

Apple released a patch Monday for Shellshock, a serious software vulnerability disclosed last week, although the company had said it posed no risk to most users.

China’s iPhone 6 approval is good for Apple, bad for smugglers

Not everyone who waited in long lines outside Apple stores earlier this month was buying a new iPhone for themselves.

Apple’s interim PR chief pick signals a more open Apple

Apple has finally filled one of its most important positions: head of public relations. The venerable Katie Cotton retired in May after 18 years of working closely with Steve Jobs, and after months of anticipation, Re/code is reporting that Apple PR exec Steve Dowling is taking over the chief position—at least for now.

Two email tips every Mac user should know

What with a new version of iOS out along with iPhones to accompany it you’d think I’d be flooded with questions of a mobile nature. Nope. Instead, I’ve had a handful of questions about email. Let’s tackle two of them.