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Apple's Share of Worldwide Smartphone Ad Requests Hits 50%

Posted by: Bob on: 11/24/2009 12:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 23 views

Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its October 2009 Mobile Metrics Report, detailing the devices and platforms requesting ads from its network. While much of this month's report focuses on the breakdown of devices using Research in Motion ...

>> Apple's Share of Worldwide Smartphone Ad Requests Hits 50%

Apple Announces Black Friday 2009 Sale

Posted by: Bob on: 11/23/2009 10:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 190 views

As expected, Apple has announced that they will be holding a one day shopping event on Friday, November 27th. In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday", which is historically one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

>> Apple Announces Black Friday 2009 Sale

Apple Already Working on Mac OS X 10.7 Development

Posted by: Bob on: 11/18/2009 11:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 195 views

Less than three months after the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, evidence has surfaced that Apple is already working on the next version of OS X, presumably to designated Mac OS X 10.7. The information comes from an entry posted earlier today ...

>> Apple Already Working on Mac OS X 10.7 Development

What's Apple's Game Plan

Posted by: Bob on: 11/18/2009 12:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 141 views

Last year, Apple began marketing its iPod touch as the funnest iPod ever, a nod to the significant popularity of the game applications available on the iPhone/iPod touch App Store. Games designed by third-party developers have been big sellers for the platform, and now Apple itself looks like it wants in on more of the fun -- it's advertising for an in-house game developer.

>> What's Apple's Game Plan

Microsoft looks to combat Apple globally with Zune content

Posted by: Bob on: 11/16/2009 03:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 179 views

Microsoft will launch its media brand outside of the U.S. for the first time this week, with the debut of the Zune content purchasing service for the Xbox 360.

>> Microsoft looks to combat Apple globally with Zune content

Important Apple TV 3.0.1 Update to Prevent Temporarily Disappearing Content

Posted by: Bob on: 11/08/2009 12:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 293 views

Apple has issued a 3.0.1 update to the Apple TV to address an issue that causes content to temporarily disappear from the device. They sent out this email notifying customers.

>> Important Apple TV 3.0.1 Update to Prevent Temporarily Disappearing Content

Report: Apple to launch Verizon iPhone in Q3 2010

Posted by: Bob on: 11/07/2009 12:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 280 views

A new report citing sources in the Taiwan handset supply chain says Apple has contracted to produce a UMTS/CDMA hybrid iPhone due in the third quarter of next year that will enable the company to sell a single global handset to all carriers, and specifically to Verizon Wireless in the US.

>> Report: Apple to launch Verizon iPhone in Q3 2010

Doom game creator suggests Apple embarrassed about iPhone gaming

Posted by: Bob on: 11/07/2009 12:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 270 views

John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, described working with Apple as a rollercoaster ride, and suggested that company executives are not happy about the popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod touch.

>> Doom game creator suggests Apple embarrassed about iPhone gaming

'Art project' video game attacks Apple Mac machines

Posted by: Bob on: 11/05/2009 12:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 255 views

A 1980s-style video game attacks the Mac platform, deleting users' files as they progress through the level and shoot enemies. While its creator clearly warns of the consequences, the software has been labeled a Trojan horse.

>> 'Art project' video game attacks Apple Mac machines

Apple's latest 10.6.2 beta packs fixes for VMWare, iMacs, Apple TV

Posted by: Bob on: 11/05/2009 10:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 240 views

Apple has released a new beta of the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update with fixes for various performance issues dealing with AirPort, graphics drivers, Apple TV, among others.

>> Apple's latest 10.6.2 beta packs fixes for VMWare, iMacs, Apple TV

Apple's iPhone hits China with high price, without Wi-Fi

Posted by: Bob on: 10/30/2009 04:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 345 views

The iPhone saw its formal debut in China Friday on carrier China Unicom, with the Wi-Fi-less hardware sold via 2,000 stores at a starting price of 4,999 yuan, or $730.

>> Apple's iPhone hits China with high price, without Wi-Fi

Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook

Posted by: Bob on: 10/30/2009 02:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 533 views

Apple's new 13 MacBook delivers a lower cost option to the company's MacBook Pro line of aluminum notebooks, while providing a similar unibody construction, much improved display, glass trackpad, and environmentally friendly design.

>> Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook

First Look: Apple's wireless, multitouch Magic Mouse

Posted by: Bob on: 10/30/2009 02:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 392 views

Apple has broken its decade-long chain of terrible mouse designs with the new multitouch, wireless Magic Mouse, although its multitouch features are somewhat limited in functionality.

>> First Look: Apple's wireless, multitouch Magic Mouse

Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 software with redesigned interface

Posted by: Bob on: 10/29/2009 11:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 332 views

Apple on Thursday introduced its new Apple TV 3.0 software, which features a redesigned main menu that makes navigating content simpler and faster, the company says.

>> Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 software with redesigned interface

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C535 to Developers

Posted by: Bob on: 10/29/2009 09:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 365 views

Apple today seeded Build 10C535 of Mac OS X 10.6.2 to developers. The release comes one week after the previous build was pushed to the developer community for testing.

>> Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C535 to Developers

Apple's first France store to open November 7th - reports

Posted by: Bob on: 10/29/2009 09:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 326 views

While Apple has yet to make it official, multiple reports are saying that the electronics maker plans to cut the ribbon on its first French retail shop -- a flagship location located beside the historic Louvre museum in Paris-- on November 7.

>> Apple's first France store to open November 7th - reports

Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter incompatible with new iMac

Posted by: Bob on: 10/27/2009 01:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 443 views

Apple's new 27-inch iMac and its 16-by-9 ratio screen is currently incompatible with devices not equipped with a Mini DisplayPort, limiting its capabilities as an external display.

>> Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter incompatible with new iMac

Apple shuts down ZFS open source project

Posted by: Bob on: 10/24/2009 03:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 440 views

Apple's efforts to support the development of ZFS, an advanced file system originally created by Sun, were officially terminated today in a notice posted by MacOS Forge.

>> Apple shuts down ZFS open source project

Apple targets 3 new Get a Mac ads at Windows 7 (with videos)

Posted by: Bob on: 10/23/2009 10:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 491 views

As promised, Apple has released three new Get a Mac ads targeting Microsoft's launch of Windows 7 as a good opportunity to abandon Microsoft.

>> Apple targets 3 new Get a Mac ads at Windows 7 (with videos)

Apple's Boot Camp will not support Windows 7 on some 2006 Macs

Posted by: Bob on: 10/23/2009 10:08 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 509 views

In a memo to retail partners, Apple has announced that it will deliver support for Windows 7 in Mac OS X Snow Leopard's Boot Camp utility by the end of the year via a software update, but exclude support for some Macs sold in 2006.

>> Apple's Boot Camp will not support Windows 7 on some 2006 Macs

Apple releases $999 MacBook with LED display, 7-hour battery

Posted by: Bob on: 10/20/2009 08:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 508 views

Apple Tuesday released a newly redesigned MacBook with a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.

>> Apple releases $999 MacBook with LED display, 7-hour battery

Apple unveils new iMacs with 21.5 and 27-inch displays

Posted by: Bob on: 10/20/2009 08:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 460 views

Apple on Tuesday unveiled an all new iMac line dual- and quad-core iMacs featuring LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure.

>> Apple unveils new iMacs with 21.5 and 27-inch displays

Apple intros MacBook overhaul with LED display, 7-hour battery

Posted by: Bob on: 10/20/2009 08:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 415 views

Apple Tuesday released a newly redesigned MacBook with a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.

>> Apple intros MacBook overhaul with LED display, 7-hour battery

Apple Introduces New Aluminum Remote, Improves Performance on AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule

Posted by: Bob on: 10/20/2009 08:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 357 views

While the big news today was Apple's release of new iMacs, a new Magic Mouse, updated Mac minis, and a refreshed MacBook, Apple also quietly updated several other hardware products.

>> Apple Introduces New Aluminum Remote, Improves Performance on AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule

Apple's Q4 Blows Wall Street Away

Posted by: Bob on: 10/20/2009 08:08 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 402 views

Despite an ongoing recession, the fourth quarter of Apple's fiscal year 2009, which ended in September, was the company's second-best quarter ever, Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer said at the company's earnings call on Monday. Net revenues totaled $9.87 billion, and net quarterly profits $1.67 billion, or $1.82 per diluted share.

>> Apple's Q4 Blows Wall Street Away