More studios reported linked to iTunes rentals; iPhone 1.1.3 leaked? 20th Century Fox will not be alone among studios when Apple reveals an iTunes movie rental service, according to one claim. Also, new photos purport to show simulated GPS and other features in upcoming iPhone firmware. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 74
Patent roundup: video features, scroll wheel keyboard Newly published filings show Apple attempting to patent two important video decoding techniques as well as a scrolling technique that applies both to iPods and a possible keyboard. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 20
Warner picks Amazon, not Apple for DRM-free debut; more Warner Music Group dealt Apple Inc. a symbolic blow on Thursday by announcing it would sell its first unprotected music through Amazon MP3 instead of iTunes. However, one financial group is more positive and expects Apple stock at $600 in 18 months. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 64
Report: Apple, Fox sign movie rental deal for Macworld Apple is likely to use Macworld as the venue for an announcement which will see 20th Century Fox license its movies for an iTunes on-demand rental service, according to an article by the Financial Times. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 47
Apple shares touch $200; new iPhone panels in spring? Shares in Apple Inc. temporarily broke the $200 barrier as investor enthusiasm took hold. Meanwhile, Apple may receive new iPhone touchscreen panels just in time for a potential model upgrade next year. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 11
NPD on struggling MP3 market; MacBook tops Amazon Apple is the only portable media player maker left unscathed by a drop in sales during this year's holidays, according to an NPD study. Also, the MacBook is crowning Amazon's bestselling computer charts as Christmas approaches. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 13
Army steps up Mac orders; security fix reissued; X-Factor lawsuit? The US Army is shifting more of its IT infrastructure towards the Mac to thwart hacking attempts. Also, Apple has relaunched its latest security update to remedy a new flaw, and a talent show may file suit against Apple for an iTunes outage. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 25
Parallels, VMware trade shots in MacTech virtualization shootout A new study from MacTech reveals that both Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion have their strong points, but that software Mac users should choose depends heavily on Windows and the user's goals — and that a Mac may outpace a separate PC in a native environment. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 16
Apple files for new iPod boombox, wireless ordering, DRM patents Apple Inc. has been active filing patents for new technologies that could integrate into its product line, including a possible revival of the iPod Hi-Fi, wireless device ordering and lockdowns, and a new network-based anti-piracy scheme. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 17
Mac users much more likely than PC users to pay for music - NPD Apple's growing herd of Mac users are three times more likely to pay for and download music than their Windows PC-using counterparts, potentially serving as a harbinger for the further growth of digital music, according to a new consumer research study from NPD Group. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 36
Apple releases update for freezing MacBook keyboards Apple has released a software update for its MacBook and MacBook Pro systems that addresses chronic freezing issues with the systems' keyboards. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 17
Apple posts 2007-009 security update for Leopard, Tiger Apple on Monday released its ninth security patch of 2007, mending several web-related flaws in Mac OS X Leopard and its Tiger predecessor. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 6
NPD: Leopard latest in chain of "blow-out" Apple OS launches Sales during Mac OS X Leopard's first full month on store shelves reached an unprecedented high for any Apple operating system release to date, according to new research from the NPD Group. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 25
Piper sees iTunes rentals, new breed of Apple touch games in 08 For Apple, 2007 may in some ways represent the very beginning of a new standard in innovation, with 2008 likely giving way to a slew of new Mac models in addition to fresh initiatives like an iTunes movie rental service and a new class of touch-based games, according to investment bank Piper Jaffray. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 34
Analyst: iPhone simply isn't meant for enterprise Although many executives are snapping up iPhones and expecting corporate support, there are many reasons the Apple device shouldn't be used in large-scale business, says a new report from Forrester Research. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 102
Windows 7 multi-touch; iPhone limit raised; TomTom iPhone GPS? The sequel to Windows Vista will include touch input that outperforms the iPhone, Microsoft claims. Also, the iPhone's buyers are no longer faced with a two-unit cap, and a rumor claims that TomTom is producing a GPS unit for the Apple handset. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 98
Apple job description mentions multi-touch, cameras, remotes Apple Inc. in a new job posting has put out a call for qualified software engineers to help further the development of its multi-touch technology not only for future iPhones, but also digital cameras and remote controls. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 10
Second-gen iPhone in final phase; Apple TV update planned - report After meeting with key component suppliers and manufacturers in Asia, researchers for investment bank Goldman Sachs said this week they believe Apple will introduce two revisions to the iPhone in 2008 — one minor, one major — in addition to an Apple TV overhaul during the second half of the year. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 119
Apple's Leopard to boost Mac sales while Dell, HP slump: report Mac OS X Leopard will drive Apple computer sales to record levels in the next few months while both Dell and HP are mired in sinking or largely stagnant demand, according to a new report from ChangeWave Research. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 34
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac goes gold, ships next month Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it has wrapped up development of Office 2008 for Mac, the first overhaul to its productivity software suite for Apple's Mac users in nearly half a decade. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 62
iPhone on right track, but won't knock iPod sales yet -- report In spite of its convergence appeal, the iPhone won't yet carve into the iPod's success — but it checks off many of the boxes needed for a future windfall, according to an investor note from analyst firm Piper Jaffray. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 21
MacMall offers huge savings on iMacs, MacBooks and MacBook Pros MacMall, Apple's largest direct reseller, has extended many of its Black Friday deals, including hundreds of dollars in rebates on current iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro models, each of which comes with free shipping, a free printer, and a free copy of Parallel's Desktop 3.0. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 0
AT&T expands iPhone distribution; AmTech on Dell; West 14th AT&T's control of Cellular One is bringing the iPhone to new corners of the US, including Alaska. And Dell's venture into retail is unlikely to dent Apple's influence in retail, according to an investor note from American Technology Research. Katie Marsal 18 years ago 24
