Rumors fuel hopes for unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro Last-minute claims would have Apple launching an update to its largest MacBook Pro model as early as Macworld — and potentially with a crucial change to the computer's battery. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 74
New shuffle, cheaper iPhone and MacBooks seen in 2009 FBR Capital Markets said Wednesday that it believes that Apple is gearing up to release several new products during the first half of 2009, including a new version of the iPod shuffle and cheaper versions of its flagship iPhone and MacBook offerings. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 67
Gadget blog juices fears over Steve Jobs' health Gadget blog Gizmodo is causing a stir this afternoon with a new report alleging that Apple has misled the public about the reasons behind its exit from Macworld Expo, claiming Steve Jobs' deteriorating health is to blame for the matter. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 157
Piper sees dull Macworld, new form factor iPhone by spring With Apple chief executive Steve Jobs skipping out on this year's Macworld Expo, investment bank Piper Jaffray isn't holding high hopes for new product announcements outside a pair of refreshed Macs, but said in a report Tuesday that a redesigned iPhone should surface in the months that follow. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 36
Quicken Financial Life for Mac due this summer Financial software maker Intuit disclosed this week plans to release a long anticipated update to its Quicken application for Mac users sometime during the summer of 2009. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 43
Contract-free iPhones on sale in France for $1100 Following a recent ruling by local regulators, French consumers can now purchase an iPhone 3G without signing a service contract with Apple-sanctioned wireless carrier Orange, assuming they're willing to digest a considerable markup. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 45
iPhone nano knockoffs already on sale in Thailand (photos) Those eagerly anticipating next month's Macworld and the prospects of a smaller iPhone should beware, as a slew of tiny clones are introducing confusion as they reach store shelves. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 56
Next-gen iMacs due in January, says paper A new-generation of NVIDIA-based iMacs are due to begin shipping out of China sometime next month, according to a new report out of the Far East. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 95
Dell rumored to give MacBook Air a run for its money Roughly a year after Apple's MacBook Air made its first appearance, Dell is purportedly on the verge of claiming the thinnest-ever notebook crown for itself. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 172
RIM nears iPhone's sales with 6.7 million BlackBerries After a symbolic victory over Research in Motion, Apple may have its fortunes reversed as the BlackBerry maker has almost exactly matched iPhone 3G summer sales during the fall. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 40
Apple to showcase Snow Leopard at Macworld - report Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller will use a portion of his keynote address at next month's Macworld Expo to show off a more refined version of the company's upcoming Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system, according to UK's Guardian. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 90
Piper believes leadership shift at Apple is underway Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, one of the most outspoken figures on all things Apple, told clients on Wednesday that Steve Jobs' absence from this year's Macworld Expo signals "the beginning of a shift in leadership roles" at the company. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 49
Apple seen with new iMacs, Chinese iPhone soon into 2009 Even as it's besieged by a weak world economy, Apple is expected to bounce back with new iMacs at the start of 2009 and to launch the iPhone in China soon afterwards. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 34
Macworld pullout blamed on "politics," not Jobs' health Following the startling news that Apple would no longer show at Macworld Expo after the 2009 event, one report may put to rest fears that the health of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is the deciding factor behind the move. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 57
Analysts trim Apple estimates amid weaker iPhone, Mac sales A pair of Wall Street analysts tightened their estimates for Apple's 2009 fiscal year on Tuesday, citing softening demand for Macs in the United States and weaker than expected iPhone growth in Europe. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 11
Mac mini makeover considered likely for Macworld A new source claims that Apple's long-overdue revision of the Mac mini will make its appearance at Macworld Expo early next month. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 174
GS downgrades Apple, says new product at Macworld unlikely Shares of Apple slipped about 4 percent Monday after investment bank Goldman Sachs removed the company from its buy list for the first time in more than two years, citing concerns over consumer spending and a belief that Macworld Expo will not see the company embark on a major new product initiative. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 87
New iPod In-Ear Headphones reviewed: Apple's best yet After a false start two years ago, Apple has released a new set of in-ear buds that are finally worth trading up to from the company's own pack-in models and which may well compete against third-party earbuds that are significantly above its price class. We explain why. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 55
Apple declares iPhone a challenger to Nintendo DS Further shifting attention on the iPhone towards gaming, an Apple executive has out-and-out stated the device is a genuine competitor to the best handheld consoles on the market. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 121
EFi-X USA to sell pre-made PCs capable of running Mac OS X Leveraging an internal adapter that lets many generic PCs run Mac OS X, a company called EFi-X USA now plans to offer a solution that potentially allows customers to create their own Mac systems. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 217
Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update may be around the corner Apple this week is believed throwing the finishing touches on Mac OS X 10.5.6, the last planned maintenance and security update for Leopard during the 2008 calendar year. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 74
Apple releases stability fixes for latest MacBook lines On Wednesday night, Apple released equal pairs of EFI and SMC firmware fixes for all of the new, late 2008 MacBook models to tackle problems with their reliability and power indicators. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 19
TV deals causing movies to disappear from iTunes Store Exclusive deals between Hollywood studios and the networks that secure the rights to broadcast their feature films on TV are the reason iTunes shoppers are seeing movies disappear from the service in bunches, according to a new report. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 40
Inquirer claims MacBook Pros may use problematic NVIDIA chips The Inquirer, which has been sticking it to NVIDIA for some time, is again taking the chip maker to task this week, claiming that it's supplying Apple with graphics chips for the new MacBook Pro that use materials that have caused problems in the past. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 71
