Apple issues iTunes, QuickTime, Front Row, iMovie updates To support iTunes movie rentals and other features, Apple has rolled out a bevy of new patches for its media playback tools. Also, the firm has slipped in an iMovie fix. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 18
Wired claims last-minute "MacBook Air" details An alleged insider at a third-party vendor is said by Wired to have fresh details on the rumored 'MacBook Air' sub-notebook just hours before its unveiling at Macworld San Francisco. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 116
Apple, China Mobile talks for iPhone break down China Mobile will not carry Apple's iPhone after the two companies failed to reach a deal to bring the device to the populous Asian country. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 12
Apple's "in the air" teaser; Amazon and Pepsi promo; Netflix videos Apple is once again hinting of a surprise in store for its Macworld San Francisco keynote. Also, Netflix's new unlimited movie streams may take on Apple movie rentals, and Pepsi aims to repeat its Superbowl 2004 music giveaway in 2008 — but with Amazon, not Apple. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 16
Elgato to unleash EyeTV 3 with Smart Guides, iTunes-like interface Elgato on Tuesday will introduce EyeTV 3, a major overhaul to its Mac OS X software for recording, post-processing and export of television programs that will introduce a handful of new features, including a refined interface, smart program guides, and enhanced WiFi access, AppleInsider has learned. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 55
Amazon MP3 secures Sony BMG music, all four major labels Landing what may be one of the most significant blows yet against Apple's iTunes, Amazon on Thursday said it would carry Sony BMG's music — providing the download service with unprotected music from all four major music labels while Apple claims only one. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 72
Intel in antitrust crackdown; Parallels tests Mac-on-Mac VM; more Apple's main processor supplier, Intel, is under investigation by New York state officials to determine whether it illegally excluded rivals. At the same time, a test release of Parallels Server is the first software ever to allow Mac OS X running in a virtual machine. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 5
Universal seen clear of obligations to HD DVD, may switch to Blu-ray The two remaining studios backing HD DVD could soon switch sides to Blu-ray, ending the next-generation high-definition format war instantly, according to a published report. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 79
Raft of third-party accessories, software due at Macworld Expo While most associate the Macworld San Francisco Expo with Apple announcements, several key third parties will use the gathering to introduce new products, AppleInsider has learned, including USB display adapters and a new high-end home printer. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 9
Resounding Apple presence evident at this year's CES conference Despite its absence from the conference, Apple's impact on this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is evident from a quick stroll around the showroom floor, say analysts for investment bank Piper Jaffray who are on hand as observers. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 17
Vista's 100m sales mark said to hide disappointing results Although Microsoft's opening keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show outed record-setting Windows Vista sales figures, supplemental information suggests the software's debut may have been underwhelming in a larger context. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 35
Paramount to abandon HD DVD in return to Blu-ray (updated) Paramount Pictures is poised to drop its support of HD DVD in favor of Sony’s Blu-ray format, landing a decisive blow to the Toshiba-backed next-generation DVD format and all but assuring Blu-ray's role as the future standard for all high-definition digital video discs. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 105
Report: Apple stores' Mac sales beat PC stores by 10-to-1 An average Apple retail outlet easily outperforms its generic counterpart in terms of revenue and sales — but the expense of supporting all those customers may be pulling Apple down, says a new investment note from Bernstein Research. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 32
Warner Bros, Paramount join iTunes movie rental discussions Apple is closing in on agreements with almost all of the major motion picture studios for an iTunes movie rental service that will serve up 24-hour rentals for $3.99 a pop, according to a published report. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 58
Lawsuit demands end to iPod/iTunes monopoly; CD sales plummet A class action lawsuit filed against Apple Inc. accuses the company of knowingly controlling the handheld market with its FairPlay music standard, forcing rivals out of business and allowing it to overcharge customers for iPods — news that comes just as CD sales are reported to have dropped sharply in 2007. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 79
Warner Bros. opts for Blu-ray over HD DVD Movie studio Warner Bros. has confirmed that it will switch to releasing HD movies only in the Blu-ray Disc format, potentially ending HD DVD's run in the marketplace and affecting the computer industry as a consequence. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 82
Last of the "big four" labels to offer DRM-free music tracks Record labels are remaining on the offensive when it comes to battling iPod maker Apple Inc. for revenue share in the digital music business, with word spreading that Sony BMG will soon join the ranks of other major labels in offering its catalog through some online retailers stripped of copy protection measures. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 30
Needham opens coverage of Apple with "buy" rating Needham & Co has reinitiated its investment coverage of Apple, noting that the Mac maker has moved past the "old" iPod to prosper with the iPhone and the Mac. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 31
Apple stores to go cashwrap-free; media player sales going flat? Apple Inc.'s retail shops will be some of the first to drop dedicated cash registers almost entirely when the company expands on-the-spot payment system, according to ifo Apple Store. Meanwhile, a study suggests handheld jukebox sales may be flat from this year onwards. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 47
Netflix and LG to make a run at Apple TV and iTunes Netflix, the world's largest online movie rental service, and electronics maker LG said Thursday they have joined forces to develop a set-top box for consumers to stream movies and other programming directly from the Internet to HDTVs — bypassing the need to use a personal computer. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 38
Rumor places Jay-Z and Apple in record label deal Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z may be on the verge of launching a new record label in concert with Apple Inc. where music releases would take place on the iPod maker's iTunes download service, according to rumors published this week by one blog site. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 26
Apple presenting "secret" at Final Cut meet; Radiohead on iTunes Apple will present a product it has yet to announce at a Final Cut Pro user group event just a day after the Macworld keynote. Also, longtime digital music holdout Radiohead has officially released its first album through iTunes. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 37
Apple Q108 results webcast Jan. 22nd; more on iPhone 1.1.3 leak Apple Inc. intends to discuss its results for the just-ended fiscal quarter in late January. Also, a video has surfaced of the major changes rumored to accompany the iPhone's 1.1.3 firmware upgrade. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 52
New report claims 24-hour, variable price iTunes rentals Adding to the media frenzy surrounding possible iTunes movie rentals, a Hollywood magazine alleges that Apple's rentals will only last for short stretches of time and will use a flexible price structure. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 86
