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iTunes France TV job; .Mac refresh rumor; NYC shortages return

Fri, May 9, 2008 - Apple is hiring for an iTunes TV show manager in France, confirming an upcoming rollout. Also, rumors have surfaced of a .Mac update to match new iPhone software; shortages of the device have returned to New York City; and mentions of free AT&T Wi-Fi have disappeared once again from the carrier's web pages. ( 23 comments )

NBC prefers Zune DRM [U]; VMware beta; iMac's 10th birthday

Wed, May 7, 2008 - NBC has persuaded Microsoft to filter out copyrighted material in its Zune jukebox while Apple refuses the same. Also, PA Semi has allegedly been bought out to design a future chip; VMware has released the first beta of Fusion 2; YouTube is offering iTunes referral links; the iMac has celebrated its tenth anniversary; and AppleInsider is giving away 500 free EverNote invites. ( 24 comments )

NBC at iTunes UK; Caris and Piper outlooks; new '3G iPhone' photo

Tue, May 6, 2008 - NBC has tentatively dipped its toes back into iTunes' waters. Also, Caris & Company has raised its estimates for Apple; Piper Jaffray sees Vodafone as having no iPhone exclusives; iTunes France may be the next to have a full-fledged video store; and yet another alleged 3G iPhone photo has appeared at AppleInsider's door. ( 48 comments )

Boston's flagship store set to open May 16th

Mon, May 5, 2008 - Apple's first store in Beantown will have an appropriately high-flying Friday launch on May 16th at 6PM, according to a new report. ( 6 comments )

Microsoft steps back from Yahoo bid

Sat, May 3, 2008 - A takeover that would have created one of the largest single rivals to Internet giant Google has been abruptly canceled, as Microsoft has formally withdrawn its bid to acquire Yahoo. ( 38 comments )

iTunes movies sold at loss; MBP display stripes; Microsoft and Yahoo

Fri, May 2, 2008 - Apple is allegedly taking a hit on each iTunes movie sale to spur permanent downloads. Also, owners of recent MacBook Pros are suffering from vertical display stripes on their displays' backlights, Microsoft and Yahoo may be closing in on a merger deal, and Apple has issued two iPod updates. ( 48 comments )

Apple on MacBook Air, Jobs' plane, leases, R&D, NAND flash, more...

Thu, May 1, 2008 - Apple in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday discussed in detail some of the catalysts behind its industry-leading PC growth, expenditures for Steve Jobs' private aircraft, rising real estate and R&D costs, and its budget for impending capital asset purchases. ( 50 comments )

Apple plans retail tweaks as Fenway teaser appears in Boston

Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Apple is tweaking the titles and attire of its retail staff, equipping store managers with "magic iPhones," and preparing for "opening day" at its latest flagship location in downtown Boston (the facade of which was recently shrouded in a replica Green Monster). ( 23 comments )

Apple's Jobs summonsed over latest backdating charges

Thu, Apr 24, 2008 - Apple chief executive Steve Jobs and other members of the company's leadership have been summonsed to appear before a court as part of a new lawsuit regarding the electronics maker's long-running options backdating scandal. ( 65 comments )

iTunes vids failing on 5th gen iPods; GPS in iPhone code? More

Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - Owners of Apple's early video-capable, fifth-generation iPods have found that some recent iTunes Store videos refuse to play. Also, beta versions of the iPhone's 2.0 software emulator make reference to currently unused GPS features, Apple has released its Aperture SDK, and Sony has acquired the company that provides track titles for iTunes. ( 22 comments )

Apple, Best Buy partner in China; NPD on iPods; PayPal clarifies

Mon, Apr 21, 2008 - Apple and speciality electronics retailer Best Buy have extended their partnership to the Far East. Meanwhile, the latest data from NPD suggests second-quarter iPod sales remained relatively flat. And PayPal now says that it does not intend to block Safari users from its ecommerce service. ( 12 comments )

Apple snags 6.6% share of US PC market in first quarter

Wed, Apr 16, 2008 - Mac maker Apple Inc. enjoyed strong retail sales during the first calendar quarter of 2008, boosting its share of the US personal computer market above 6 percent, according to a report released Wednesday by market research firm Gartner. ( 14 comments )

IBM launches internal pilot program to test migration to Macs

Wed, Apr 16, 2008 - Long-time Microsoft Windows supporter IBM has recently initiated an internal pilot program to study the possibility of moving a significant number of its employees to Apple's Mac platform, leaked company documents show. ( 55 comments )

8800 GT for 1st Mac Pros; iTunes/Starbucks giveaway; Wall St. store?

Tue, Apr 15, 2008 - Apple has released a GeForce 8800 GT card compatible with first-generation Mac Pro workstations. Also, Apple and Starbucks are giving away free songs, voice-over-Internet calling has come to iPhone through a third-party app, and Apple is reportedly setting up shop on Wall Street. ( 27 comments )

iTunes Russia; no iPhone China talks; battery suit; Apple TV 2.0.2

Mon, Apr 14, 2008 - Websites suggest Apple will introduce its iTunes Store to Russia. However, China Mobile is dampening hopes in its own country that isn't discussing the iPhone. Also, reports have Apple stores coming to New Orleans in the US and Bristol in England, while Apple has issued a fix for the iTunes . ( 29 comments )

Blockbuster bids over $1B for Circuit City, looks to rival Apple stores

Mon, Apr 14, 2008 - Movie rental house Blockbuster has made an unsolicited takeover bid for struggling electronics retailer Circuit City, a move that aims to combine the stores of both companies into "a game-changing retail concept" akin to Apple Inc.'s widely successful international retail operation. ( 51 comments )

Apple hires HP's top corporate attorney

Fri, Apr 11, 2008 - Apple this week filled a years-long void in legal department, luring Hewlett-Packard's top corporate lawyer to head up its own corporate affairs department, Law.com is reporting. ( 63 comments )

Analyst triggers stock surge; flash sales may tumble 66 percent

Mon, Apr 7, 2008 - An investor note by Thomas Weisel Partners has triggered a rush on Apple stock after suggesting that the iPhone and Mac would drive Apple sales for years. Also, iSuppli sees a lack of flash orders from Apple; Microsoft and Yahoo have traded shots over a takeover bid; and Apple may take the matter of an 8800 GT upgrade card into its own hands. ( 30 comments )

Apple's new campus may fall behind schedule

Wed, Apr 2, 2008 - Apple is in danger of watching plans for its second Cupertino-based campus fall behind schedule, according to a new report, which notes that the company has yet to file the paper work necessary to begin construction efforts. ( 19 comments )

AmTech on 3G iPhone; Adobe Lightroom 2.0; Apple China boss lured

Wed, Apr 2, 2008 - AmTech is chiming in with its own report on a 3G iPhone which the firm believes will be accompanied by a revised 2.5G model sporting a slight casing redesign. Meanwhile, Adobe has released a beta of its Lightroom 2.0 post-production photography software; Apple's China chief has been poached by the nation's leading search firm; and Germany receives fresh iTunes TV content. ( 17 comments )

Dutch, Mexican iPhone rumors; Mac hacked in contest; more

Thu, Mar 27, 2008 - Two independent reports claim to know when the iPhone will be available in Mexico and the Netherlands. Also, a report says Cirrus Logic has likely been tapped for the audio in future iPods, an inside job at an Apple store briefly stole 332 iPhones, Adobe released Photoshop Express, and a MacBook Air was first to fall in a major hacking contest. ( 31 comments )

Mac sales to stay strong; more 3G iPhone rumors; Amazon No. 2

Wed, Mar 26, 2008 - Planned purchases of Macs should buck a drop in computer spending created by a poor economy, according to a new study. Meanwhile, Digg's chief now claims to have additional evidence of a 3G iPhone, Amazon's music store is catching up to iTunes, ASUS' Eee PC has gained multi-touch, and Apple has updated a security fix for Aperture users. ( 44 comments )

Morgan Stanley: 40% of college students plan to buy Macs

Wed, Mar 26, 2008 - Apple's rapidly rising mindshare amongst current generation college students is setting the company up for an "aging phenomenon" that will spur further market share and revenue growth as those students enter the work force, investment bank Morgan Stanley said Wednesday. ( 96 comments )

Briefly: NYC iPhone sellout; new Jersey store; 2008 PC shipments

Tue, Mar 25, 2008 - In Manhattan and searching for an iPhone? You'll reportedly have no luck finding one today. Meanwhile, Apple is just about ready to cut the ribbon on its Cherry Hill retail store; Gartner releases its 2008 PC forecast; Intel debuts low-power Xeons; and new versions of iPod Reset Utility and Apple's PluginManager for pro apps are available. ( 49 comments )

Seagate SSD lawsuit; Elements 6 ships; Mozilla chastises Apple

Mon, Mar 24, 2008 - If solid-state drives like that in the MacBook Air take off, Seagate may file a patent lawsuit that brings them back to Earth, according to the storage company's chief. Also, Adobe is shipping the latest Mac version of Photoshop Elements, Sirius and XM are a step closer to a merged entity, and Mozilla is criticizing Apple's attempt to "push" Safari. ( 68 comments )

iPhone Singapore; Verizon wins 700MHz bid; no unlimited iTunes?

Thu, Mar 20, 2008 - A report claims that Singapore has all but guaranteed its iPhone launch. Also, Verizon has outbid AT&T in obtaining the coveted 700MHz wireless band, Palm is seeing early success for its entry-level Centro smartphone, and one major publication claims to know that unlimited iTunes music deals are unfounded. ( 25 comments )

Briefly: R.E.M. at Apple Store; iMac inventories, iPhone music apps

Wed, Mar 19, 2008 - One of the pioneers of the alternative rock scene will play an exclusive set next week at Apple's flagship retail store in London. Meanwhile, retailers are attempting to clear out stock of current generation iMacs. And Apple will reportedly disallow third-party iPhone music apps. ( 45 comments )

Lawsuit targets time-based sorting in Apple's iPods, Time Machine

Mon, Mar 17, 2008 - A Texas-based lawsuit claims that virtually all of Apple's product line infringes on a system for organizing data by time, but draws its closest connection with the Time Machine backup feature in Mac OS X Leopard. ( 40 comments )

Apple snags 14 percent of US-based PC retail sales in February

Mon, Mar 17, 2008 - Growth in Apple's personal computer business continued to outpace the industry average last month, with Macs accounting for a 14 percent unit share and 25 percent dollar share of all US-based PC retail sales, according to market research firm NPD. ( 64 comments )

Airport Express with 802.11n leaks on Apple's Swiss site

Sat, Mar 15, 2008 - Apple Switzerland has inadvertently revealed an upgrade to the company's travel router that takes advantage of the latest Wi-Fi standard. ( 52 comments )

Austria iPhone details revealed; Apple's design process exposed

Thu, Mar 13, 2008 - T-Mobile Austria has posted listings for the iPhone and its plans ahead of an Apple announcement. Also, a senior Apple engineer has revealed the company's unusual approach to its software design. ( 14 comments )

iTunes makes $570m; Austria iPhone date; Japan iPod investigation

Wed, Mar 12, 2008 - Apple's iTunes media store drew in more than half a billion dollars across 2007 and is a small profit machine for Disney, say new estimates. Also, Austria may learn deals of its iPhone launch this week, and Japan is investigating an iPod nano breakdown. ( 21 comments )

Charleston store enroute; Radeon HD 2600 fix; Atom roadmap

Mon, Mar 10, 2008 - Apple is taking the first steps to introduce its first store in South Carolina with job postings and retail negotiations. Also, the company has posted a firmware fix for Mac Pro workstations using ATI's Radeon HD 2600 XT video card, and a portion of Intel's Atom roadmap has leaked. ( 10 comments )

Jobs on "marathon" meetings, successors, and iPods saving Apple

Wed, Mar 5, 2008 - A new interview with Apple chief Steve Jobs reveals some of the company's more extraordinary practices, including weekly reviews of the entire business. It also confirms Jobs' approach to a successor and the crucial role of the iPod in Apple's turnaround. ( 39 comments )

Fortune: Jobs hid cancer for nine months

Wed, Mar 5, 2008 - In a controversial piece published by Fortune, for which Steve Jobs declined to comment, the business publication claims the Apple co-founder masked his battle with cancer for a full nine months before informing shareholders and anyone outside his most intimate of inner circles. ( 95 comments )

Apple game rentals; Safari anti-phishing; Blu-ray notebook drives

Fri, Feb 29, 2008 - A recently published patent filing from Apple Inc. hints at the possibility of game rentals and a more advanced games management component of the iTunes Store. Meanwhile, readers question the disappearance of Safari's anti-phishing measures. And the power-draw of today's Blu-ray drives has thus far translated into slow adoption by notebook manufacturers. ( 53 comments )

Free shuffle, $150 off new MacBook Pros, $100 off new MacBooks

Wed, Feb 27, 2008 - Apple authorized resellers are taking advantage of the recent flurry of product announcements from the company, offering a series of deals that range from a free iPod shuffle with the purchase of an iPod touch, to $75 - $150 rebates on the brand new MacBook and MacBook Pros.

Intel Nehalem details; Apple phone recycling; Hymn shut down

Mon, Feb 25, 2008 - Extra details and benchmarks have surfaced for Nehalem, Intel's successor to the Xeon processor found in the Mac Pro. Meanwhile, Apple has launched cellphone and iPod recycling programs, and is forcing the Hymn DRM-stripping project to shut down. The electronics maker may also face legal roadblocks for the iPhone in Australia. ( 12 comments )

Maroon 5 to play open set at Apple Store SoHo on Sunday

Thu, Feb 21, 2008 - For the second time in less than a week, Apple's flagship retail store in downtown Manhattan will play host to a performance by a Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band, though this time around the show will be open to the public. ( 14 comments )

Linkin Park plays private show at Apple Store Soho (video)

Thu, Feb 21, 2008 - True to reports, alternative rock band Linkin Park played a private six-song set last night at Apple's Soho retail store in New York City. ( 9 comments )


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