Mac OS X 10.4.1 on track for May release
Apple has yet to officially unleash Mac OS X 10.4 \"Tiger,\" but already insiders are abuzz about the first update to the next-generation operating system, code-named \"Atlanta.\"
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Apple to unveil .Mac 3.0 internet service
Along with the official roll-out of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Apple Computer on Friday will launch the the second major revision to its .Mac internet service, deemed .Mac 3.0, sources tell AppleInsider.
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ATR lowers Apple price target, reiterates competitive concerns
American Technology Research this week maintained a \"hold\" rating on shares of Apple but lowered its price target to $40, citing concerns about growing competitive pressures and high investor expectations.
Catalog resellers attempt to recapture Tiger
Several catalog resellers including MacMall are feverishly attempting to recapture copies of Apple\'s new Mac OS X 10.4 \"Tiger\" operating system after the computer maker expressed extreme displeasure at learning that the next-generation operating system began shipping to some customers a full week in advance.
PJ on Apple: Increased availability not indicative of lesser demand
Apple\'s product availability continues to improve with nearly all of the company\'s offerings now available for shipping on the same business day, research and investment firm PiperJaffray said today.
Apple hardware sector slows as several product lines await refreshes
On the heels of expected product line refreshes from Apple Computer, a recent analysis of the company\'s retail channels revealed a slow-down in the hardware sector, with several products showing signs they\'ll soon be replaced with newer models.
Verizon, Sprint pass on iTunes phone
Most major wireless companies, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint, have reportedly balked at carrying the iTunes phone Apple has been codeveloping with Motorola.
ATR analyst downgrades Apple despite strong results
Citing concerns with slowing revenue growth and high investor expectations, American Technology Research (ATR) analyst Shaw Wu on Thursday weighed in differently than most, downgrading shares of Apple to \"Hold\" with a price target of $46.
Analyst sees quantitative proof of the iPod halo effect
Following yesterday\'s Apple earnings announcements, Merrill Lynch said it sees \"quantitative proof\" that the popularity of the iPod is transitioning into new Mac sales, as Mac revenue increased by 29% year over year during the company\'s March quarter.
Special Apple NAB event to usher in new products
Apple Computer next week will hold a special event at the National Association of Broadcasters Conference to unveil a slew of new and updated software applications as well as a new HD camcorder from Panasonic, AppleInsider has learned.
Research firm hints at possible Apple innovations
In a research note released to clients on Tuesday, UBS Investment Research offered a preview of Apple\'s second quarter earnings while analyzing some potential innovations it expects from the company over the next two years.
Analyst: Mac mini coming to Best Buy retail stores (Updated)
Apple Computer, Inc. will soon begin selling its low-cost Mac mini computers through the nation\'s largest consumer electronics chain, Merrill Lynch said on Monday.
Employees offer mixed reactions to Apple corporate life
Employees from Apple Computer, Inc. offered mixed reactions to their experiences working for the company, a recent survey by New York-based research firm Vault revealed.
Apple readying updates to consumer hardware offerings
Beginning next month, Apple Computer will introduce new versions of all of its consumer Macintosh hardware offerings, sources have confirmed to AppleInsider..
iTMS Australia due next month, local site claims
According to a report on AppleTalk, an Australian Macintosh Community Site, Apple will announce an Australian version of its iTunes Music Store by the end of April. The Web site, citing sources, claims confirmation of an announcement date, but does not specify. An Australian iTunes Music Store has been rumored since last October, when a report in the Australian Financial Review claimed that Apple would launch a localized version of the service in a \"few weeks.\"
Mac OS X 10.4 \"Tiger\" reaches final candidate stage
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Apple Computer\'s next-generation operating system, is just about ready to wrap.
Adobe leaks Photoshop CS2 details
Adobe, Inc. accidently leaked details of its next-generation Photoshop CS digital image editing package on the Internet this week, revealing plans to introduce the software next month along with Creative Suite 2.0.
Apple to open retail store in Amsterdam (Corrected)
Apple has laid the groundwork for a new retail store in the heart of Amsterdam, which may be open by the end of the year, according to a local Mac news website and first hinted by an AppleInsider report from last June.
Apple\'s retail segment heightens iPod sales goals
With analysts expecting Apple to sell upwards of 20 million iPods this year, the company has recently propositioned its retail segment to meet heightened iPod sales goals, AppleInsider has learned.
iPod halo effect estimated at a staggering 20%
Morgan Stanley today upgrade Apple Computer to \"overweight,\" saying it believes the Mac conversion rate within Apple’s iPod customer base is roughly double what the market currently expects.
PJ: masses of iPods will trigger Mac market share growth
Research firm PiperJaffray said Wednesday that it believes Apple will gain share in the personal computer market over the next 2-3 years due to the iPod \"halo effect,\" security/performance issues associated with Windows-based PCs, and the company\'s ability to drive innovation with high-quality, realistically priced products.
New Apple hire foreshadows possible iTunes subscription service
Apple Computer has made a key hire in its quest to deploy a subscription-based iTunes music service, luring Julia Miller from Microsoft\'s XBox Live team.
Apple battling scrolling TrackPad woes
Internally, Apple has acknowledged a problem with its newly designed scrolling TrackPad currently shipping with its new PowerBook G4 models.
Apple to boost standard Mac memory alongside Tiger debut
By mid-year, Apple is likely to include a minimum of 512MB of RAM in each of the Macs it sells, double the amount of standard memory shipping in most of today\'s models.
Demand for key Apple products ahead of expectations
In a research report released to clients on Tuesday, PiperJaffray Sr. Research Analyst, Gene Munster, said the response to Apple\'s key products in the March quarter continues to be ahead of his firm\'s expectations.
