Apple issues key software update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Late Thursday evening, Apple released firmware updates for the 2009 Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme that resolves issues on the new devices. A parallel update also adds Back to My Mac drive sharing support to the prior generation of the wireless base stations. Slash Lane 17 years ago 25
Premium-priced MacBook Pros top sales at Apple retail stores Despite repeated calls from industry watchers for Apple to cut prices on its computer line, a new study reveals that sales of the company's premium-priced MacBook Pros are topping all other Macs at the majority of U.S.-based Apple stores. Slash Lane 17 years ago 47
Google shows offline Gmail app running on iPhone Google on Wednesday demonstrated how a future version of Gmail could soon run offline on mobile browsers compatible with HTML5, including the iPhone's mobile Safari browser. Slash Lane 17 years ago 12
Apple readying 'Unwired Airport Express Bundle' for Aussies Apple Australia next month is expected to introduce a new AirPort Express bundle that may wed the company's portable Wi-Fi router with a local wireless data service. Slash Lane 17 years ago 17
Apple, China Mobile still struggling to reach iPhone deal? Apple and China Mobile remain deadlocked in their negotiations to bring the iPhone to China, according to a new report that places the App Store at the center of the latest conflict. Slash Lane 17 years ago 19
Apple to drop support for certain G4 Macs, Xserves Apple next month will discontinue repair support for a number of aging Macs powered by PowerPC G4 processors as well as a handful of Xserve products. Slash Lane 17 years ago 61
Apple says 17-inch MacBook Pros will see further delays Apple said Wednesday that it's facing unexpected delays related to its new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pros and won't be capable of shipping orders for at least another two weeks. Slash Lane 17 years ago 72
Apple sued over 'broken promises' regarding 3G speeds A new class-action lawsuit claims Apple knowingly profited from faulty iPhone 3Gs that couldn't stay connected to the faster 3G network, costing buyers inferior service and missed opportunities to use an alternative provider. Slash Lane 17 years ago 47
Steve Jobs to stand for re-election to Disney's board Although complicated health issues have forced Steve Jobs into a 6 month leave from Apple, he's seemingly confident in his ability to serve on Disney's Board of Directors, where he'll be standing for reelection come March. Slash Lane 17 years ago 37
Citigroup says slow iPhone sales may spur early refresh While previewing Apple's fiscal first quarter earnings due next week, investment bank Citigroup reduced its estimates on the electronics maker and said a sharp reduction in iPhone shipments could signal a refresh as early as April. Slash Lane 17 years ago 67
Apple's iWork suite rumored to go web-based Apple may build on its success in delivering web-based applications for its .Mac internet service by taking its iWork productivity suite of applications online as early as next week's Macworld Expo. Slash Lane 17 years ago 75
Outside chance of new consumer device at Macworld - analyst While acknowledging that expectations for next week's Macworld Expo are running relatively low, one Wall Street analyst believes there's an outside chance Apple will surprise show-goers with a new consumer oriented device. Slash Lane 17 years ago 25
Next-gen iMac to include new cooling module? A new family of iMacs due early next year may include a more sophisticated cooling system, hints the latest reports from sources close to the company's Taiwanese manufacturing facilities. Slash Lane 17 years ago 91
Wal-Mart announces iPhone availability beginning Sunday Wal-Mart on Friday formally announced plans to begin carrying the iPhone later this week but will not be selling the device at rock bottom prices as once rumored. Slash Lane 17 years ago 40
Apple rolls out more MobileMe fixes Apple this week quietly updated its MobileMe internet service with a new round of bug fixes and enhancements targeting Contacts, Calendar, Gallery, iDisk, and more. Slash Lane 17 years ago 21
New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets Apple's next-generation iMacs and Mac minis will adopt the same NVIDIA chipset platform found at the heart of the company's most recent notebook overhaul, new findings confirm once over. Slash Lane 17 years ago 180
Apple exploring portable multi-touch skins for 3D surfaces A company filing published for the first time this week shows Apple to be exploring portable multi-touch skins that can be wrapped around three-dimensional objects such as an iPod or steering wheel to provide addition GUI interfaces for those objects that can be configured via the touch skins themselves. Slash Lane 17 years ago 8
NPD: Apple's US Mac sales flat in Nov., iMac needs refresh Sales of Windows PCs grew faster in the United States during the month of November than Macs, which were weighed down by sluggish demand for aging iMac models, according to NPD. Slash Lane 17 years ago 97
Apple working on 3D Mac OS X user interface (images) A series of Apple patent filings published this week reveal the Mac maker has spent a considerable amount of time outlining a new multi-dimensional interface for Mac OS X that would make better use of screen real estate by increasing the number of virtual surfaces capable of housing application and interface elements. Slash Lane 17 years ago 104
Are netbooks shrinking Apple's slice of the portable market? With momentum in a dreary global economy now favoring mini-notebooks called netbooks, many top tier PC vendors are seeing various forms of success in the segment, which for the first time last quarter showed signs of straining Apple's share of the overall portable computing market. Slash Lane 17 years ago 186
Over 100 fixes coming in Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update is on course to deliver dozens of new bug fixes to users of the company's Leopard operating system, with recently leaked developer notes also offering a status update on software's server counterpart and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Slash Lane 17 years ago 69
Psystar emboldens "OpeniMac" copycat clone maker With unsanctioned clone maker Psystar still pushing its knock-off Macs in the face of ongoing litigation, another company is testing Apple's legal resolve and treading on its trademarks in the process through sales of a pair of new "OpeniMac" systems. Slash Lane 17 years ago 86
Piper shaves Apple estimates, sees slower Mac growth Investment bank Piper Jaffray said Thursday that weakness in consumer spending will bite into PC sales next year, including Apple's, leading the firm to cut its 2009 sales estimates for the Mac maker along with the broader market. Slash Lane 17 years ago 30
Apple looking into liquid-cooled MacBooks Apple is looking into the use of liquid coolants to transport heat in its notebook computer designs, a controversial technique it employed briefly on its line of dual processor Power Mac G5s several years ago. Slash Lane 17 years ago 39
