As expected, Apple on Thursday released Apple TV 3.0 software, adding support for iTunes LP, as well as having a redesigned user interface.
∞ MacUpdate Desktop 5.0 redesigned from the ground up
MacUpdate, one of the most popular Mac Web sites in the market, released a new version of its MacUpdate Desktop application to assist users in keeping the apps up-to-date.
∞ iTunes Terms of Service change points to Apple TV 3.0
Apple is apparently getting ready to release a new version of its Apple TV software.
∞ Universal Audio plug-ins updated with new EQ
Universal Audio on Wednesday released version 5.5 of its plug-in suite, adding a new EQ and fixing several issues with the older version.
∞ Microsoft debuts Bing "Vampire" commercial
I was reading The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs tonight and noticed that Microsoft released a new TV ad for its Bing search engine.
∞ Wilcox says the iPhone will lose smartphone war; I don't think so
I read with some interest and amazement, an article by Joe Wilcox at Betanews last night predicting that the iPhone will lose the smartphone war.
∞ Apple updates software enabling Magic Mouse for Leopard and Snow Leopard
Apple on Tuesday released an update for users of Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard, enabling support for the Magic Mouse.
∞ Report: Smartphone shipments to overtake notebooks in 2009
Market research firm Gartner predicts sales growth of smartphones will propel the devices past notebooks for total units shipped in 2009.
∞ Schiller: Apple's holiday line-up is set
If you were waiting to purchase a new Mac in hopes Apple would release one more thing before the holidays, you can stop waiting.
∞ Hands On: Capo music app for the Mac
I’ve been a guitar player for over 20 years and have used a lot of different tools to help learn riffs, solos and songs. I can think of very few, if any, that have been as useful as Capo.
∞ Hands On: Apple's 27-inch iMac
I’ve been using an iMac in my house for years. It’s become one of my favorite computers and the new model only strengthens the reasons why I’ve come to depend on it.
∞ Hands On: Apple's Magic Mouse
Apple made a slew of announcements earlier this week (Snow Leopard Server-equipped Mac mini debuts, New iMacs sport 21.5, 27-inch displays, quad-core option), but the one that interested me the most was the Magic Mouse.
∞ Google releases developer preview of Chrome Web browser for Mac
The day a lot of users have been waiting for has arrived. Google Chrome is available for the Mac.
∞ New Apple Television ad targets Windows 7
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.