Opera Mini for iPhone sits on sidelines due to App Store rules A professionally-developed alternative to Apple's Safari web browser for iPhone already exists in Opera Software's labs; Apple's guidelines for App Store submissions, however, are allegedly keeping it from seeing the light of day. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 65
Beatles strike video game deal ahead of iTunes distribution Negotiations to bring the music of the Beatles to iTunes or any other digital download service appear to have taken a back seat to a landmark deal that will see the legendary rock band's catalog form the foundation of a new video game from the makers of Rock Band. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 26
Microsoft's "I'm a PC" spot having little web impact vs. Apple ads In spite of Microsoft spending $300 million on a concerted effort to get itself back into a positive public mindset, ads most directly targeting Apple are failing to resonate with web viewers and may have already been thwarted by the Mac maker's response. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 34
AT&T announces free Wi-Fi access for iPhone users (again) After several false starts, AT&T on Wednesday began sending SMS messages to iPhone owners announcing that they can now access free of charge the carrier's nation-leading Wi-Fi network of more than 17,000 hotspots. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 38
Alleged iPhone 2.2 leak shows direct podcast downoads An apparent new slip from Apple's upcoming iPhone firmware update shows the device gaining a long requested ability to download podcasts directly from the device instead of relying on an iTunes sync. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 54
Apple seen having leeway to sell iPhone at $99 Apple's very strong real-world revenues and its high iPhone gross margins are now thought to give the company substantial headroom for a price cut that could lead to huge strides forward in market share. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 64
Snow Leopard to see HFS+ compression, default gamma switch Details of Apple's first Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard build for developers since WWDC have been published on the web, including confirmation of a Cocoa Finder and HFS+ compression. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 50
AT&T canvasses buyers on future iPhone features AT&T has recently begun surveying some of its longer-term iPhone buyers asking what features they would most like to see added to the Apple handset. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 41
Intel gets foot in mouth about ARM-twisting iPhone comments Damage control kicked into overdrive at the world's largest chipmaker this week in the wake of comments from two Intel executives who had a field day badmouthing the iPhone and its embedded ARM processor during a public developer forum, apparently without the company's blessing. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 25
Apple's QuickTime 7.6 to improve 5.1 surround sound With an influx of Dolby Digital enhanced HD content making its way to the iTunes store, and subsequently Apple TV, Apple is reportedly working on an update to QuickTime that will improve support for 5.1 channel audio. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 19
Apple device sized between iPhone, MacBook detected online Apple chief Steve Jobs' has dismissed any immediate plans to enter the netbook field, but a new discovery online points to a mystery device with a resolution in between its pocketable devices and its notebooks. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 81
Intel says iPhone not capable of 'full Internet' Intel Corp. this week used a developer forum in Taipei to tout its upcoming Moorestown platform for next-generation mobile Internet devices (MIDs) while slamming Apple's iPhone as a device bogged down by its use of ARM processors. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 79
Notes of interest for Apple's Q4 2008 conference call Apple has just concluded its fiscal fourth quarter conference call which featured a surprise appearance by company chief executive Steve Jobs, who fielded questions on low cost PCs, the future of the iPhone, and the new netbook category of portables. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 50
Apple, Psystar strike deal to avoid trial in Open Computer tussle Both seeking to avoid the hassles of a full-fledged trial, Apple and unofficial Mac producer Psystar have entered the Alternative Dispute Resolution process to keep their costs to a minimum and the results of their conflict out of the public eye. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 140
Luxpro finally sues Apple to defend iPod shuffle clone Living up to a promise it made in January 2007, Taiwanese electronics maker Luxpro has at last filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming that the American company was plotting a multinational scheme when it sued Luxpro over its iPod shuffle doppelganger. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 20
Notes of interest from Apple's MacBook event With multiple product updates all arriving at once, many might have been overwhelmed by Apple's MacBook launch to overlook potentially important features and limitations — including the need to log out to switch graphics chips and the multiple party tricks of the new 24-inch Cinema Display. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 96
Apple snags nearly 10% of US PC market in third quarter With just days to go before Apple announces the results of its fourth fiscal quarter, new data from market research firm Gartner has the Mac maker snagging a near 10 percent share of the US PC market for the three month period ending September, with its unit shipments growing more than six times the industry average. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 27
$900 MacBook would grow Apple's addressable market by 67% Shares of Apple are on the rise after Bernstein Research upgraded the Mac maker and said a new MacBook priced at $900 would broaden the company's potential notebook customer base by 50 percent in terms of both units and revenue. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 52
New MacBook case leaks question FireWire's future Clearer, more detailed leaks of Apple's next-generation MacBook and MacBook Pro cases have surfaced and reveal that Apple's once-preferred FireWire may be on the way out for its entry-level system. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 321
Apple install guide slips out new MacBook, MacBook Pro An Apple support file unearthed on the weekend confirms that at least two portables will get an update in short order. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 34
Apple releases Security Update 2008-007 for Mac OS X Apple on Thursday afternoon released its seventh distinct security fix of the year for Mac OS X to tackle a number flaws, including one introduced with its 10.5.5 update. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 32
Piper Jaffray says new MacBooks could be priced from $899 The stars are aligning for Apple to transition its 13-inch MacBook family into more of a premium product while simultaneously slashing prices on new models by as much as 18 percent, according to investment bank Piper Jaffray. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 146
Margin impact of Apple product transitions overestimated With Apple's September quarter having come and gone with the only major product transition consisting of slightly cheaper iPods, investment bank Piper Jaffray believes the company is once again in a position to outperform its own margin guidance despite widespread concern. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 23
Apple mellowing its tone on leaks? Following years of near-constant legal notices and other attempts to silence leaks and control the press, Apple appears to be softening its stance on rumors, an investigation suggests. Katie Marsal 17 years ago 17
