Apple rethinking mini retail store strategy
Apple Computer is said to be experiencing difficulties with its initial batch of mini retail stores and may be forced to rearrange or put on hold future plans for the scaled-down retail format.
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Second weekend 4GB iPod nano sales strong
Despite earlier reports of mediocre demand for Apple\'s new iPod nano, sales of the 4GB model proved to be strong during the player\'s second weekend of availability at US retail stores.
Apple may build video cams into future Macs
A recently published Apple patent application reveals that the company last year toyed with the idea of integrating a tiny video camera into the latch of a future laptop design, presumably with intentions of leveraging its iChat audio-video conferencing software.
Motorola to hold iTunes phone after-party at Webster Hall
Exclusive — Motorola has sent invitations to analysts and members of the media, inviting them to an \"evening of fun\" in New York City on Sept 7th, the same day the company is expected to unveil its ROKR iTunes phones alongside Apple Computer.
Motorola mulling NYC venue for early Sept. iTunes phone launch
Exclusive — Motorola is planning to introduce the first of its much anticipated ROKR iTunes music phones in New York City early next month, AppleInsider has learned.
Latest Mac OS X Security Update breaks 64-bit application support (Updated)
The most recent Mac OS X security update from Apple Computer includes a glitch that prevents users from running 64-bit applications on the company\'s new Tiger operating system, AppleInsider has confirmed.
Apple, Sony among those named in new DRM lawsuit
First on AppleInsider — Five of the top companies in the online music industry are being sued by an individual who claims that the digital rights management software used by the Internet\'s most popular music download services violates a seven-year-old technology patent.
Final curtain call for PowerPC-based PowerBooks? (updated)
Apple Computer is believed to be prepping one final update to its PowerPC-based PowerBook G4 product line that could be unveiled at the end of next month, AppleInsider has learned.
Apple fails to patent iPod interface
A near three-year-long attempt by Apple Computer to patent the menu-based software interface of its popular iPod digital music player has ultimately proved unsuccessful, AppleInsider has discovered.
5th-generation iPods to sport Apple scroll-wheel
When Apple Computer introduces new versions of its original iPod digital music player later this year, expect them to sport more home-grown components such as an Apple-branded scroll-wheel.
Steve Jobs to keynote Apple Expo
Apple Computer chief executive and cofounder Steve Jobs is scheduled to present the opening keynote address at this year\'s Apple Expo, AppleInsider has learned.
HP likely to stop bundling iTunes by \'06
Hewlett-Packard, the world\'s second largest personal computer maker, will likely stop including copies of Apple\'s iTunes software on its computers later this year following a failed iPod licensing partnership with the Cupertino, Calif.-based iPod maker.
Intuit to release Quicken 2006 with .Mac support
Intuit is preparing to release a major update to its Quicken financial software for Mac OS X that will interface with Apple Computer\'s .Mac internet service, AppleInsider has learned.
HP to stop selling Apple\'s iPods
Hewlett-Packard Inc. has decided to stop reselling Apple\'s popular iPod portable music player, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site Friday.
Apple, Gap to launch iTunes promo
Exclusive — Apple Computer and clothing retailer the Gap are preparing to kick-off a promotion that will offer Gap customers free iTunes songs for trying on clothing at its retail stores, AppleInsider has learned.
Intel to build $3b processor plant in Arizona
Intel Corp., the world\'s largest chip maker and soon to be Apple supplier, will build a new $3 billion processor manufacturing facility at its site in Arizona to introduce the most-advanced technology into its factories, the company said on Monday.
Delicious Monster co-founder joins Apple interface team
Mike Matas, the young man behind Delicious Library\'s stunning graphical user interface, has accepted a position at Apple Computer where he will have the privilege of working on the development of the Mac OS X user interface.
Apple lands iPod deal with RadioShack
Exclusive — Apple Computer and RadioShack have entered into a strategic partnership that will deliver Apple\'s full line of iPods to the shelves of thousands of RadioShack electronics stores in time for this year\'s holiday shopping season, AppleInsider has learned.
Motorola plans media event, Jobs likely to attend
Motorola on Monday will host a media event as part of its Annual Financial Analyst Meeting to introduce some of the company\'s latest products, which may include the highly anticipate ROKR iTunes phone, sources tell AppleInsider.
Apple looking to license Disney content for video iPod
Apple Computer may be seeking Disney\'s help in providing content for a new version of the iPod that would play video in addition to audio tracks.
Apple selling one million iPod shuffles a month?
Apple Computer may have met an internally kept goal of selling one million iPod shuffles a month during the first fiscal quarter in which the flash-based digital music player was widely available.
New IBM chip could serve a PowerBook G5, but is it too little too late?
IBM\'s announcement of a low-power 970FX PowerPC G5 processor yesterday came as a bit of a surprise to some analysts and industry insiders who believe the chip could be the first worthy contender to power a G5-based laptop from Apple, but question if Mac maker will choose to use it.
Apple Retail offering $59 iPod battery replacements [Update]
Apple Computer through its retail store locations has begun to offer iPod owners a significant discount on its iPod Battery Replacement Program if the battery life of an iPod fails to meet certain conditions, AppleInsider has confirmed.
Apple exec departs for Abercrombie
Luxury apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has lured away an executive from Apple Computer, Inc. to become its next chief financial officer.
Patent reveals universal Apple wireless touch-screen remote
Apple Computer recently researched and developed a wireless touch-screen remote control concept that would automatically discover and communicate with existing and future consumer electronics appliances as well as the personal computer, a filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office has revealed.
