News Archives for 2007

Apple posts QuickTime 7.3.1 security update

Apple on Thursday night issued a hotfix for its QuickTime media player that patches a single but already exploited flaw in the software's handling of streaming content.

Aidan Malley | 16 years ago

Analyst: iPhone simply isn't meant for enterprise

Although many executives are snapping up iPhones and expecting corporate support, there are many reasons the Apple device shouldn't be used in large-scale business, says a new report from Forrester Research.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

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Briefly: More sightings of mysterious metallic grey MacBooks

As next month's Macworld Expo rapidly approaches, sources are reporting additional sightings of an unfamiliar MacBook model floating around Apple's Cupertino-based campus.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

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Apple charged in defamation suit against BET

iTunes operator Apple Inc. is charged as an accomplice in a new defamation lawsuit filed against Viacom and sibling television network BET for mislabeling two Texas residents as "murderers" on the hit television series "American Gangster."

Slash Lane | 16 years ago

Apple working on improved Exchange support for iPhone

Apple is working on improving the iPhone's support of Microsoft's Exchange email platform, which could finally deliver true syncing capabilities, a new company job posting has revealed.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

Windows 7 multi-touch; iPhone limit raised; TomTom iPhone GPS?

The sequel to Windows Vista will include touch input that outperforms the iPhone, Microsoft claims. Also, the iPhone's buyers are no longer faced with a two-unit cap, and a rumor claims that TomTom is producing a GPS unit for the Apple handset.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Apple job description mentions multi-touch, cameras, remotes

Apple Inc. in a new job posting has put out a call for qualified software engineers to help further the development of its multi-touch technology not only for future iPhones, but also digital cameras and remote controls.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Overly cautious Microsoft spurs first-ever Zune shortage

Microsoft's cautious and surprisingly non-aggressive approach to the digital media player market has somehow resulted in a shortage of the company's new 80GB Zune player this holiday shopping season, reports iSuppli.

Slash Lane | 16 years ago

Second-gen iPhone in final phase; Apple TV update planned - report

After meeting with key component suppliers and manufacturers in Asia, researchers for investment bank Goldman Sachs said this week they believe Apple will introduce two revisions to the iPhone in 2008 — one minor, one major — in addition to an Apple TV overhaul during the second half of the year.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

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Apple announces television content on iTunes Canada

As expected, Apple on Wednesday announced that hit television programming from Canada’s top networks, US broadcasters and the National Hockey League (NHL) is now available for CAN$1.99 per episode from the iTunes Store in Canada.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

Apple's Leopard to boost Mac sales while Dell, HP slump: report

Mac OS X Leopard will drive Apple computer sales to record levels in the next few months while both Dell and HP are mired in sinking or largely stagnant demand, according to a new report from ChangeWave Research.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac goes gold, ships next month

Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it has wrapped up development of Office 2008 for Mac, the first overhaul to its productivity software suite for Apple's Mac users in nearly half a decade.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

NBC hitches onto download service from Apple rival SanDisk

Determined to play ball in the digital arena without the help of iTunes, NBC Universal announced plans Tuesday to offer its video catalog through a new service from Apple rival SanDisk Corp that lets users download shows for playback on big screen TV sets.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

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Apple to launch TV downloads on iTunes Store Canada

Though smarting for the recent loss of content partner NBC, iPod maker Apple Inc. will nonetheless continue its charge towards dominance in the digital video market this week by launching its first array of TV programming on the Canadian iTunes Store.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

iPhone on right track, but won't knock iPod sales yet — report

In spite of its convergence appeal, the iPhone won't yet carve into the iPod's success — but it checks off many of the boxes needed for a future windfall, according to an investor note from analyst firm Piper Jaffray.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

First year Apple TV sales fall below expectations

Introduced last year as the DVD player of the future, Apple Inc.'s $299 Apple TV set-top-box has thus far been anything but a hit with consumers, says one market research firm, which estimates that first year sales have fallen well short of initial expectations.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

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Apple, Nintendo gadgets lead holiday search queries in Europe

European consumers in search of electronics gadgets this holiday shopping season have their eye on products from two primary manufacturers — Apple and Nintendo — according to a new market research study.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

In-depth review: can Amazon's Kindle light a fire under eBooks?

Amazon's new Kindle ebook reader is billed as the iPod for digital reading. Will it inspire a new era of mainstream electronic reading, just service a dedicated niche of hard core readers, or simply fizzle out into failure? We put the new device through its paces to find out.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 16 years ago

MacMall offers huge savings on iMacs, MacBooks and MacBook Pros

MacMall, Apple's largest direct reseller, has extended many of its Black Friday deals, including hundreds of dollars in rebates on current iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro models, each of which comes with free shipping, a free printer, and a free copy of Parallel's Desktop 3.0.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

AT&T expands iPhone distribution; AmTech on Dell; West 14th

AT&T's control of Cellular One is bringing the iPhone to new corners of the US, including Alaska. And Dell's venture into retail is unlikely to dent Apple's influence in retail, according to an investor note from American Technology Research.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Apple retail stores bound for Brazil, Mexico City

(ifoAppleStore) Confirmation of six new locations and official company statements suggest that expansion for Apple Inc.'s retail stores in the coming year will focus on international hot spots, including Brazil and Mexico.

Gary Allen, ifoAppleStore, Special to AppleInsider | 16 years ago

Booming Apple sales strain supply, will beat estimates - report

A combination of Mac OS X Leopard, refreshed Macs, and iPods have formed a perfect storm that hint Apple will exceed its already optimistic targets, according to investment bank Bear Stearns.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Briefly: Dell at Best Buy; Mac Pro and 10.5.2 at Macworld?

Dell has bolstered its commitment to retail by placing some of its computer line on Best Buy's shelves. Meanwhile, one rumor suggests Apple will both update the Mac Pro at January's Macworld show and release an update to speed up new Intel processors.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - report

In a just-aired broadcast on CNBC, the network's Jim Goldman reported that a source close to Apple's manufacturing facilities has confirmed that the company will launch its much rumored sub-notebook at Macworld in January and that it will also have a 3G iPhone on store shelves by June at the latest.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

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Rumors: iPhone update to add disk mode, iCar project on hold

A forthcoming iPhone software update will add features such as voice recording and disk mode, according to an unconfirmed report from an overseas publication. Meanwhile, a previously rumored relationship between Apple and Volkswagen appears to have never made it to first base.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

Apple's 14th Street Manhattan flagship store revealed (photos)

(ifoAppleStore) Gary Allen, author of ifoAppleStore and frequent AppleInsider contributor, made the pilgrimage on Wednesday to the site of Apple's latest flagship retail store — soon to be Manhattan's largest — and filed the following in-depth report, complete with revealing photos from the shop's interior.

Gary Allen, ifoAppleStore, Special to AppleInsider | 16 years ago

Apple filing details multitasking touch-screen for mobile gaming

Apple Inc. in a new patent filing details multitasking input techniques that would allow iPod or iPhone users to play interactive gaming titles on their device's touch-screen while at the same time maintaining control of a secondary application from the touch-screen, such as digital music player application.

Slash Lane | 16 years ago

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