There is no doubt that Apple’s focus over the last couple of years has been on its mobile devices and operating system. However, if the latest quarter proves anything, it proves that the Mac is far from dead.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
∞ New details on Apple's donation of MacPaint emerge
Earlier this week we mentioned that Apple was donating the source code for its MacPaint software to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. Since the story first published, Andy Hertzfeld, the man responsible for the donation, offered a … Continued
∞ Report: T-Mobile close to getting the iPhone
While we’ve all been focused on Verizon and its chances to get the iPhone, Apple may have pulled a classic switcheroo and started dealing with T-Mobile in the US.
∞ ABC News for iPad features innovative new interface
You don’t usually look to companies like ABC to release innovative new apps for the iPad, but today they did.
∞ Analyst: Apple's 'impressive' growth sustainable
Apple on Tuesday posted over $3 billion in profit for its fiscal third quarter and also reported good sales numbers for many of its core products. According to one Wall Street analyst, that growth could be sustainable for the company.
∞ Apple can't keep up with iPhone 4 demand
With reports of antenna problems over the last few weeks, you might think that Apple’s new iPhone 4 is sitting on store shelfs, but that’s not the case. The truth is, Apple can’t keep up with demand for the device.
∞ Apple reports $3.25 billion profit on strong iPhone, Mac sales
Apple on Tuesday reported a $3.25 billion profit for its fiscal third quarter of 2010 on record revenue of $15.7 billion. These results compare to revenue of $9.73 of revenue and a $1.83 billion profit in the year-ago quarter.
∞ MacTech Conference announced for November
Mac developers didn’t get much from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in 2010, but there is another place they can go now — the MacTech Conference.
∞ iBooks update improves PDF performance
Apple has updated iBooks, the iOS software that lets you read e-books purchased through the iTunes Store on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. The new 1.1.1 release is available for download.
∞ Apple donates MacPaint source to Computer History Museum
Apple is donating the source code for its MacPaint software to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. The donation was spurred by the efforts of Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original developers of the Macintosh, after a 2004 … Continued
∞ FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone available from App Store
One of the mobile apps many users were waiting for has arrived. FileMaker released FileMaker Go for iPad and FileMaker Go for iPhone on Tuesday giving users the ability to edit their databases on Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ Videos showing BlackBerry 'death grip' removed from YouTube
The newest BlackBerry device may also suffer from the so-called “death grip,” but you won’t be able to see the video of it anymore.
∞ iTunes fixes bugs, disables older incompatible plug-ins
Apple on Monday released a maintenance update to its iTunes software, bringing the new version to 9.2.1. The update is available through the Software Update system preference.
∞ Apple's Piqqem Sentiment falls, but outlook positive
Market research firm Piqqem on Monday released its latest analysis, 24 hours ahead of Apple’s third quarter earnings.
∞ Slash and Epiphone announce the 'Appetite' Les Paul
Slash fans will have a new guitar to drool over this October as Epiphone and Slash announced on Monday an “Appetite” Les Paul. I chatted with Slash a little bit about the guitar and the role he played in getting … Continued
∞ iPad available in nine more countries on Friday
Apple will make the iPad available in nine additional countries on Friday July 23, the company said.
∞ Samsung warned of antenna issue in 2006
The mere mention of a phone antenna these days and everyone thinks of Apple, but they weren’t the first company to run into this problem.
∞ Managing iPhone 4 expectations: Did Apple do enough?
In response to complaints from users over the antenna issues with the iPhone 4, Apple offered all of its users a free case. But that’s not all, they also demonstrated that the iPhone 4 isn’t the only device that exhibits … Continued
∞ RIM calls Apple's demo of BlackBerry antenna issue 'unacceptable'
During a special press conference held at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters on Friday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs demoed how other smartphones also have the signal issues that have been closely associated with the iPhone 4. The demo didn’t go over … Continued
∞ Apple posts iPhone 4 press conference video
If you would like to see Steve Jobs talk about the iPhone 4 at today’s press conference for yourself, you can. Apple posted the video on its Web site this afternoon.
∞ D.A. withdraws search warrant for Gizmodo editor's house
San Mateo Superior Court Judge Clifford Cretan on Friday granted a motion by the San Mateo County D.A. to withdraw a search warrant issued for Gizmodo’s Jason Chen’s home.
∞ Jobs: iPhone 4 users get a free case to fix antenna issue
At a hastily called press conference in Cupertino, Calif., Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Friday said that all iPhone 4 users would receive a free case to help fix the antenna issue some users are experiencing with the device.
∞ Apple denies it knew of antenna problems
Apple on Thursday responded to reports that it knew the iPhone 4 would suffer from poor reception before it shipped.
∞ iOS 4.0.1 fixes Exchange ActiveSync issues
While most of the attention on Apple’s release of iOS 4.0.1 on Thursday is focused on the antenna issue, Apple also fixed other issues like Exchange ActiveSync.
∞ Apple releases iOS 3.2.1 for iPad
In addition to releasing iOS 4.0.1, Apple on Thursday also released iOS 3.2.1 for iPad.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.1 update
Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. It’s available for download through iTunes. To obtain the update, tether your iPhone to your computer, launch iTunes, click on the iPhone icon and at the … Continued
∞ THQ releases Star Wars: Battle for Hoth for iPhone
THQ Wireless on Thursday announced the release of Star Wars: Battle for Hoth for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $2.99.
∞ Connect with Gibson Guitar's CEO online
Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz is connecting with his customers like no other executive in the industry — through an online forum where he will answer customer questions.
∞ Apple to hold special iPhone 4 press conference on Friday
Apple on Wednesday invited select press to a special press conference to be held this Friday in California.
∞ Microsoft exec calls iPhone 4 Apple's Vista
Now even Microsoft is poking Apple with sticks over its botched management of reception issues that plague the iPhone 4 almost three weeks after its launch. Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, compared the iPhone 4 to Microsoft’s failed Vista … Continued