Safari a focus of Apple's latest Mac OS X 10.4.11 build Apple Inc. is applying some last minute tweaks to a version of the Safari web browser expected to ship next month as part of the company's final maintenance and security update to the Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system. Slash Lane 18 years ago 52
Analyst, iPhone Dev Team disagree on impact of iPhone warning Commenting on Apple's statement Monday about unlocked iPhones, American Technology analyst Shaw Wu said the matter is likely to impact only a small percentage of iPhone customers, namely "hackers." Representatives for the unofficial iPhone Dev Team, however, disagree. Slash Lane 18 years ago 49
Apple says not intentionally disabling unlocked iPhones Apple, which on Monday warned customers against using iPhone unlocking tools because they may permanently damage the handsets, has since defended its stance on the matter but said the company is not taking any special measures to intentionally cripple the devices. Slash Lane 18 years ago 31
Apple offers file system fix for new MacBooks Apple said Monday that some MacBook and MacBook Pro computers shipped without the company's recommended file system settings enabled and has released a small update to help owners remedy the issue. Slash Lane 18 years ago 23
Apple seeds new Tiger, Leopard builds Apple this month is simultaneously putting the final touches on a pair critical operating system updates — one that will close out an era in Mac computing and a second that will signify fresh beginnings. Slash Lane 18 years ago 16
CBS staying clear of iTunes price war as NBC intros new service CBS Corp. said this week it has no interest in joining the ongoing battle against Apple over the pricing of television shows on its iTunes Store. Meanwhile, ringleader NBC has taken the first step towards launching its own, ad-supported service. Slash Lane 18 years ago 35
UBS raises Apple target to $182, introduces fiscal 2009 estimates Investment bank USB on Wednesday increased its estimates on gadget maker Apple Inc, explaining that the company's recent iPod touch and iPhone price cut announcements are likely drive additional revenues through higher iPod average selling prices and additional AT&T royalty payments, respectively. Slash Lane 18 years ago 8
NewsCorp (Fox) says it won't join NBC's iTunes walkout NewsCorp., which umbrellas Fox TV, will not pull its television shows from Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store as rival media group NBC Universal has done over a pricing dispute, a company executive said Tuesday. Slash Lane 18 years ago 41
A peek inside Apple's new nano and classic iPods (photos) The first tear-down photos taken of Apple's new third-generation iPod nano and sixth-generation iPod classic are in, revealing extensive use of adhesive inside the nano and a new support plate behind the classic's noticeably thinner display. Slash Lane 18 years ago 30
Report claims Apple talking with Volkswagen over 'iCar' Readers may want to take this one with a bag of rock salt, but German magazine Capital is reporting that Apple and automaker Volkswagen have engaged in early discussions over a concept car dubbed "iCar." Slash Lane 18 years ago 73
Orange says iPhone talks underway but no deal signed - report Retuers reports that a leading executive at France Telecom has told members of the media that several wireless operators are in talks with Apple Inc. over marketing Apple's iPhone in Europe, but added no deal has been signed. Slash Lane 18 years ago 3
Apple narrows testing focus with latest Mac OS X 10.4.11 builds Apple Inc. has increased the frequency at which it is seeding pre-release builds of its next Tiger operating system update, while at the same time asking developers to provide feedback on a smaller subset of the software's components. Slash Lane 18 years ago 5
UBS says iPhone sales ahead of estimates, new iPods on the way Shares of Apple Inc. rose nearly 5 percent on Tuesday after an analyst for UBS Investment Research said checks indicate that the company will likely beat its stated sales goal of 730,000 iPhone units for the current quarter. Slash Lane 18 years ago 51
Study: iPhone keypad less efficient than physical QWERTY keypads A recent usability study found that average cell phone users are far more efficient using physical QWERTY keypads to type messages than they are when using the virtual keypad included with Apple Inc.'s new iPhone. Slash Lane 18 years ago 98
Apple designing 'collapsible connection receptacle' for ultra-portable systems Apple Inc., which is expected to introduce a widescreen ultra-portable in the coming months, may compact the notebook's I/O ports into a collapsible connection receptacle on the rear of the unit in order to conserve space, a new design patent has revealed. Slash Lane 18 years ago 42
Apple officially pulls the plug on AppleWorks While ushering in the latest version of its iWork productivity suite, Apple Inc. has quietly pulled the plug on its archaic AppleWorks bundle by permanently discontinuing the product. Slash Lane 18 years ago 77
John Lennon's solo catalog makes its debut on iTunes Apple said Tuesday that the solo catalog of former Beatles frontman John Lennon is now available for purchase and download via its ubiquitous iTunes Store. Slash Lane 18 years ago 18
System-wide Spotlight search coming to iPhone? Apple Inc. may use a future software update to address a lack of search functionality on its iPhone handset, according to discoveries made by bloggers rummaging through the device's embedded resource files. Slash Lane 18 years ago 14
Apple faces new suit over iPhone's touch-screen keyboard [updated] A small Florida-based firm is suing iPhone maker Apple Inc, alleging that handset's new touch-screen keyboard interface infringes on patent claims dating back over 7 years. Slash Lane 18 years ago 33
Apple developing configurable multi-touch gesture dictionary In an apparent bid to extend the use of its multi-touch technology to devices other than iPhone, Apple in a new patent filing discusses the concept of a software-based multi-touch gesture dictionary that would let users to assign custom multi-touch finger movements to computer actions. Slash Lane 18 years ago 69
Apple begins widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update Apple has seeded the first pre-release builds of its Mac OS X 10.4.11 Tiger Update, asking developers to test the release across the board. Slash Lane 18 years ago 20
Apple set to begin testing Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update Apple on Tuesday afternoon began informing a select group of developers that it plans at least one more maintenance update to its Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system ahead of October's planned release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Slash Lane 18 years ago 27
Rapper Eminem sues Apple (again) A dispute between Eminem and Apple Inc. has once again come to legal blows, with the Detroit rapper and his music publisher filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the iTunes operator for alleged copyright violations. Slash Lane 18 years ago 49
Apple ups orders for 20-inch panels ahead of new iMac Demand for 20-inch widescreen LCD panels is on the rise, with trendsetters Apple and Dell opting to include 20-inch screens on some of their new products over more popular-sized displays, according to DigiTimes. Slash Lane 18 years ago 66
