You knew it was going to come. Windows 7 was released today and Apple began airing new Mac and PC ads on television.
∞ Nokia sues Apple over iPhone patent infringement
Nokia, the world’s largest handset-maker, on Thursday filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Delaware alleging that Apple’s iPhone infringes Nokia patents for GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN (WLAN) standards.
∞ Adobe releases Lightroom 3 public beta
Adobe on Thursday released a public beta of its professional photography workflow application, Lightroom 3.
∞ Apple stock hits all-time high
Apple’s stock on Wednesday hit an all-time, reaching $206.17 on the Nasdaq around 11:00 am this morning.
∞ Video tutorial app streams content to the iPhone
MacProVideo on Wednesday released a new version of its N.E.D.i (NonLinear Educating Device for iPhone), a video tutorial app for iPhone and iPod touch users.
∞ Schiller: MacBook is Apple's best selling Mac ever
If you thought the iMac is Apple’s best selling computer ever, you would be wrong.
∞ Schiller: Apple designs Macs for the future
Netbooks have taken off in the last year, leading some industry watchers to wonder if Apple was missing out on an opportunity by not having one. But Apple stuck to its guns and continued to put out high-quality computers, instead … Continued
∞ Apple posts $1.67 billion fourth quarter profit
Apple on Monday reported its fiscal fourth quarter earnings, posting a profit of $1.67 billion on $9.87 billion in revenue. These results compare to revenue of $7.9 billion and profit of $1.14 billion in the year-ago quarter.
∞ Piqqem data suggests a good quarter for Apple
Apple will announce on Monday its earnings for the September quarter.
∞ Piqqem uses "Wisdom of Crowds" to track Apple stock
Mac users and Apple watchers often groan when they see a new report or prediction from an industry analyst, believing that much of the information is worthless.
∞ Apple now allows in-app purchases for free apps
In a note sent to iPhone developers on Thursday and seen by The Loop, Apple gave the thumbs-up to in-app purchases for free apps.
∞ Sidekick user data recovered, says Microsoft
Microsoft on Thursday confirmed that “most, if not all” data from the catastrophic server failure affecting Sidekick users has been recovered.
∞ Analyst predicts better than expected Mac, iPhone sales
Strong demand for the Mac and iPhone are expected to push Apple beyond what Wall Street predicts the company will report for its September quarter next week.
∞ Apple releases Performance Update 1.0
Apple on Wednesday released Performance Update 1.0 for users of Mac OS X Leopard and a separate file for Snow Leopard users.
∞ Apple increases U.S. computer market share, at 8.8 percent
Apple grew its U.S. computer market share, finishing the third-quarter of 2009 with 8.8 percent share.
∞ Apple ships modified iPhone 3GS to stop hacking
Apple has taken an usual step in its efforts to stop groups from hacking its iPhone hardware — it changed the iPhone 3GS in mid-production.
∞ EFF warns Texas Instruments to stop bullying calculator hobbyists
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on Tuesday issued a warning to Texas Instruments (TI) to back-off its legal threats made to calculator enthusiasts.
∞ SuperDuper update improves speed under Snow Leopard
It’s not often that we cover software updates, but when the product being updated is backup utility SuperDuper, we’ll make an exception.
∞ Logic Pro 9.0.2 update fixes Flex Markers alignment
Apple on Monday released an update for its Digital Audio Workstation, Logic 9, fixing several issues.
∞ Microsoft extends support for Office 2004
If you use Office 2004 because of its VBA support, you’ll be glad to hear Microsoft is extending support for the suite of applications until January 10, 2012.
∞ FXpansion releases BFD Cocktail expansion kit
Drum sampler-maker FXpansion recently released a new expansion kit for users of its BFD2 drum sampler.
∞ FTC Chairman praises Levinson's resignation from Google board
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz feels Arthur Levinson made the right decision leaving Google’s Board of Directors. Leibowitz praised the decision in a statement released on Monday.
∞ Recording an acoustic guitar into your Mac
Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad.
∞ Levinson quits Google's board, stays with Apple
Genentech Chairman Arthur D. Levinson on Monday announced his resignation from Google’s Board of Directors, choosing instead to remain on Apple’s board.
∞ Adobe intros Photoshop.com mobile for iPhone app
There are a lot of ways to get Photoshop these days, including your iPhone.
∞ Hands On: Beta Monkey's Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
For some musicians, there is no better sound than that of a real acoustic drum set. If that’s you, I have a real treat for you in this review.
∞ Dell should sell the company and give money to the shareholders
I’ll never forget Michael Dell’s comments at a 1997 technology conference when asked what he would do to fix Apple.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal.
∞ Report: Apple tablet shipments to begin in 1Q10
Apple’s long-rumored tablet computer will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2010, according to a report on DigiTimes.
∞ Chamber of Commerce chastises Apple for its departure
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce wasted no time firing back at Apple for leaving the organization, according to a story on the Dow Jones.