Microsoft releases Office 2008 SP1, says VBA to make return Microsoft on Tuesday released Service Pack 1 for Office 2008 and also provided a glimpse at its roadmap for the Mac productivity suite by announcing the return of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in the next version. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 47
BlackBerry Bold stands as 3G iPhone's chief rival With the announcement of the first 3G BlackBerry compatible with the same high-speed networks as the upcoming 3G iPhone, Research in Motion has set itself up for what will likely be the defining smartphone battle of 2008. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 79
AT&T now showing "iPhone Black" model in device listing [u] AT&T Wireless, Apple's exclusive iPhone provider in the United States, is now listing a second model of the iPhone in its device database called "iPhone Black," AppleInsider has been informed. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 42
Online Apple Stores run dry of iPhones Often seen as the last reliable sources for iPhones, Apple's online stores in the US and UK have stopped taking orders for any model of the device. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 68
Apple developing 3D gaming controller for Apple TV Apple in a new patent filing reveals that it is conducting research on a 3D remote control system for its Apple TV set-top box that would mimic the functionality of the Nintendo Wii controller and also deliver some features akin to its multi-touch technology. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 68
NBC prefers Zune DRM [U]; VMware beta; iMac's 10th birthday NBC has persuaded Microsoft to filter out copyrighted material in its Zune jukebox while Apple refuses the same. Also, PA Semi has allegedly been bought out to design a future chip; VMware has released the first beta of Fusion 2; YouTube is offering iTunes referral links; the iMac has celebrated its tenth anniversary; and AppleInsider is giving away 500 free EverNote invites. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 23
NBC at iTunes UK; Caris and Piper outlooks; new '3G iPhone' photo NBC has tentatively dipped its toes back into iTunes' waters. Also, Caris & Company has raised its estimates for Apple; Piper Jaffray sees Vodafone as having no iPhone exclusives; iTunes France may be the next to have a full-fledged video store; and yet another alleged 3G iPhone photo has appeared at AppleInsider's door. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 48
Apple to begin selling 3G iPhone in late June? Apple Inc. may begin selling its next-generation iPhone handset sometime on or after the third week of June, hints a recent memo from AT&T to its retail staffers. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 45
RBC sees 3G, new carrier model driving iPhone sales of 14M After meeting with top Apple brass at an event, RBC Capital Markets' Mike Abramsky claims that the electronics maker may shake up its existing business model for the iPhone and should easily pass its sales target for 2008, especially once 3G devices become available. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 35
iTunes movies sold at loss; MBP display stripes; Microsoft and Yahoo Apple is allegedly taking a hit on each iTunes movie sale to spur permanent downloads. Also, owners of recent MacBook Pros are suffering from vertical display stripes on their displays' backlights, Microsoft and Yahoo may be closing in on a merger deal, and Apple has issued two iPod updates. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 47
UK's Carphone Warehouse now completely out of iPhones Carphone Warehouse, the high street retailer of UK-based wireless operator and exclusive iPhone provider O2, has completely run dry of both iPhone models as Apple is reported to have permanently ceased production of the 8GB model. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 32
iPhone Optus rumor; Apple TV allows movie sales; Mac web share Apple may use Australia as a testbed and sell the iPhone as a non-exclusive in the country, says one report. Meanwhile, Apple has enabled direct movie purchases from the Apple TV, Mac and iPhone web share has dropped in April as the iPhone becomes Flickr's top cameraphone. Also, Apple is moving some of its support efforts from California to Texas, and new iMacs have been tested against earlier models. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 84
Apple on MacBook Air, Jobs' plane, leases, R&D, NAND flash, more... Apple in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday discussed in detail some of the catalysts behind its industry-leading PC growth, expenditures for Steve Jobs' private aircraft, rising real estate and R&D costs, and its budget for impending capital asset purchases. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 49
iPhone redesign details; washed out MBP screens; free AT&T Wi-Fi One site claims to have the most detailed information on the new iPhone's redesign — including an unknown sensor. Meanwhile, users are reporting washed-out screens on MacBook Pros after waking from sleep, Apple is seeking real estate for a business office in New York City, and AT&T is offering both a hard-of-hearing plan for the iPhone as well as free wireless access for iPhone owners. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 25
10.5.3 Server details; Apple updates; iPhone exclusivity in question Apple is reportedly winding down updates to its 10.5.3 Server update, AppleInsider has learned. Officially, Apple has released updates for iMac graphics and its Java engine in Leopard, and Microsoft has finally updated Messenger for Macs. Unofficial reports have Apple changing its mind on exclusive carrier deals, and say that iPhone users have very different tastes than BlackBerry owners. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 39
BlackBerry maker in "confidential" hunt for iPhone developers As much as Research in Motion is keen to maintain its marketshare edge against Apple, a new internal job listing suggests the BlackBerry creator is willing to jump the fence and write applications for the iPhone. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 35
Patent lawsuit targets Apple's Dock Connector in iPod nano, touch A new legal complaint accuses Apple of infringing on a patent for a flash memory drive by selling its ubiquitous iPod nano and iPod touch players, among other devices. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 24
New 10.5.3 seed; custom Intel iMac chips, MacBook Air SSDs Apple on Monday asked its developer community to begin testing yet another build of its 10.5.3 Leopard update, which packs a slew of new fixes. Meanwhile, Intel has once again tweaked some of its processors at the Mac maker's request. And STEC will reportedly supply flash drives for the next MacBook Air revision. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 71
Apple celebrates 5 years of iTunes Store, 10 million song catalog Apple on Monday took pause in a section of its iTunes Store to celebrate half a decade of the digital download service that brought mainstream acceptance to the market for paid digital downloads. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 15
Apple in rumored talks to license vibration feedback for iPhone Apple has reportedly begun talks with Immersion to integrate haptic feedback into future touchscreen devices, addressing a complaint leveled against the iPhone by fans of physical buttons and keyboards. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 52
iMac rumored for next week; new iPhone SDK; Apple updates A recently accurate tech website claims that Apple's long-awaited iMac refresh will appear next week. Also, Apple's latest iPhone developer kit adds enhanced OpenGL 3D support, downloads have appeared for a Boot Camp update, and Common Criteria security tools are available. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 128
Apple's PA Semi buyout motivated by assets, not products Despite speculation that Apple's acquisition of PA Semiconductor was motivated by the chip maker's specific products, a new report reveals that the iPhone designer is interested more in the buyout for its promises of intellectual property and development expertise — and may be causing a crisis for the US Department of Defense in the process. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 105
iTunes vids failing on 5th gen iPods; GPS in iPhone code? More Owners of Apple's early video-capable, fifth-generation iPods have found that some recent iTunes Store videos refuse to play. Also, beta versions of the iPhone's 2.0 software emulator make reference to currently unused GPS features, Apple has released its Aperture SDK, and Sony has acquired the company that provides track titles for iTunes. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 21
Lehman initiates coverage of Apple, sees Mac share doubling by 2013 Global financial services firm Lehman Brothers initiated coverage on Apple this week with an Overweight rating and $195 price target given the company's ongoing share gains in the PC market, potential for open-ended growth with new iPhones, and prospects for groundbreaking new products later this year and next. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 22
