In addition to releasing Final Cut Pro, Apple on Tuesday quietly updated its Time Capsule wireless router and backup system.
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∞ Omni Group: Why they only develop for Apple and not Windows or Android
One of the most respected developers in the Apple community is Ken Case from the Omni Group. If you’ve wondered why some developers only make apps for Apple, Case has the answer for you.
∞ Gruber, Arment and honesty in publishing
Daring Fireball’s John Gruber and Instapaper founder Marco Arment took two prominent Web sites to task for recent articles they wrote. My interpretation of their critiques come down to one thing — honesty in publishing. Having a difference of opinion … Continued
∞ Colin McRae: DiRT2 racing game coming to Mac on July 21st
Feral Interactive announced Thursday plans to release a Macintosh conversion of the popular rally racing game Colin McRae: DiRT2 on July 21, 2011. The game will cost $39.9 and will be available in retail stores and for online download.
∞ Only 7% of iOS developers are Mac developers too
Analyst Gene Munster surveyed 45 Apple developers at last week’s WWDC to find out how many developed on other platforms. While the number of developers he spoke with is quite small (considering there were 5,000 registered for the event), there … Continued
∞ iMac graphics firmware update fixes wake from sleep issue
Apple has posted a firmware update for the iMac which “fixes an issue that in rare cases may cause an iMac to hang during startup or waking from sleep.”
∞ Apple finally unveils iCloud and iTunes Match
After first acknowledging last week that it was launching a service called iCloud, Apple on Monday took the wraps off, during a two-hour keynote presentation kicking off this week’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco. iCloud is expected to … Continued
∞ Lion coming in July for $29, only from Mac App Store
Steve Jobs and company showed off the latest innovations coming to Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion” on Tuesday at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), which kicked off in San Francisco. Apple revealed that Lion will be released in July for … Continued
∞ Legendary Apple exec Guy Kawasaki to headline MacTech Conference 2011
MacTech Magazine has announced that Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s first evangelist, will deliver the keynote speech for its upcoming MacTech Conference 2011. The event happens from November 2-4, 2011 at the Sheraton Universal hotel in Los Angeles, Calif.
∞ Amazon launches Mac Download Store
Amazon already has a mobile App Store, but the company on Thursday launched the Mac Download Store.
Competing directing with Apple’s Mac Store, Amazon says its store has 250 of the biggest software and game titles available for Mac. In fact, they have some titles that Apple’s store doesn’t.
∞ Hide your MacBook Air in a BookBook
Twelve South has introduced a new iteration of its BookBook carrying case for Mac laptops – the BookBook for MacBook Air, now available for $79.99.
∞ Apple MacBooks top all Consumer Reports laptop categories
If you were wondering how good Apple’s MacBook line of portable computers are, the answer is simple — they are the top computer every category on Consumer Reports.
Apple’s 11-inch MacBook Air scored a 62 out of 100 taking the top spot in the small laptop section. Scoring a 56, Gateway came in second while HP came in third with a 49.
∞ Shawn Blanc on why he'll buy a 13-inch MacBook Air
Apple has a lot of good portable computers, but the choice of which one to get is a very personal decision. I like the 17-inch MacBook Pro because of its power that I use for creating music. If that kind … Continued
∞ About this new product launch and NFC for Apple retail
It’s been quite a week of rumor and speculation in the Apple world. There’s been so much that I thought I’d give my thoughts on what’s being said.
There are three things that have been talked about over the past few days: Apple’s retail anniversary celebration, a new product launch to celebrate that anniversary, and the introduction of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology at the Apple retail stores.
None of these make any sense to me.
∞ Interview: Apple execs discuss the new iMac
Apple on Tuesday released a new line of iMacs, adding some powerful new features to its all-in-one line of computers. Company executives took some time to speak with The Loop about the release.
One of the big new features in the iMac is the addition of Thunderbolt, a new I/O interface that Apple and Intel introduced in February in the MacBook Pro. Thunderbolt supports high-speed connectivity with storage systems and other forthcoming devices. With adapters it can work with Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire and USB peripherals, too.
Thunderbolt is a dual channel technology, so you get high-speed from both channels — one doesn’t slow down the other.
∞ New iMacs debut with quad-core processors, improved graphics and Thunderbolt
Apple on Tuesday introduced new iMac models with next generation quad-core microprocessors, improved graphics performance and Apple’s new “Thunderbolt” I/O technology underscoring the top changes. Prices start at $1,199.
∞ Mac sales up 27 percent in second quarter
Apple’s Mac sales are showing an incredible surge for the second fiscal quarter, according to a new report on Monday.
In a note to clients on Monday, financial analyst Gene Munster said U.S. Mac sales are up 27 percent over last year’s second quarter. Munster based his analysis on data provided by market research firm, NPD.
∞ MacTech Boot Camps coming soon to Dallas, Boston
MacTech’s traveling Boot Camps are coming soon to Dallas and Boston, with events also planned in Los Angeles and Chicago. Aimed at technicians and consultants who support home users, small offices and small to medium sized businesses, these one-day events … Continued
∞ iPad blamed for decline in worldwide PC shipments
Apple’s iPad isn’t just affecting the tablet market, it’s having an effect on the overall PC market too.
According to market research firm Gartner, worldwide PC shipments were 84.3 million units in the first quarter of 2011, a 1.1 percent decline from the first quarter of 2010. The reason, or at least a big part of it, is Apple’s iPad.
∞ Apple's Mac market share grows 18.9% in first quarter
Overall PC shipments fell in the first quarter of 2011 in the United States, but Apple gained.
In fact, Apple’s market share gains were the highest among the top companies, according to a new report from market research firm, Gartner.
Apple shipped 1.25 million Macs in the first quarter of 2010 and 1.49 million in the first quarter of 2011. The company’s market share grew from 7.3 percent in 2010 to 9.3 percent in 2011.
∞ Windows App Store screenshots leaked
It’s hard to keep secrets these days. The design of Microsoft’s new Windows App Store is the latest project to be leaked on the Web.
TechCrunch posted supposed screenshots of the company’s Windows App Store that leaked onto the Web. The screenshots are not verified, but if they are real, it certainly shows some more copying of Apple.
It may also explain why Microsoft is fighting Apple so hard to make sure the term “App Store” remains generic.
∞ No iPhone, iPad or Mac hardware coming at WWDC
Apple closed the door this morning on any speculation that it would announce new hardware at its Worldwide Developers conference saying it would focus on iOS and Mac OS.
∞ Apple to unveil 'the future of iOS and Mac OS' at WWDC
Apple on Monday announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. This year’s event will be held June 6-10 in San Francisco, Calif. AS in past years, Apple will hold the event at Moscone West.
∞ Report: Apple prepping new iMacs for May release
A new report on Tuesday suggests Apple may be prepping its iMac line of consumer computers for a big update.
∞ HP CEO: WebOS coming to all HP PCs in 2012
HP seems to be taking a page from Apple’s playbook, but even extending it further, if recent comments from the company’s CEO are any indication.
∞ Apple to cut 32 games, some hardware from retail stores
Apple is in the process of cutting software titles and some hardware peripherals from its retails stores to make room for other services.
∞ Say goodbye to journalistic integrity: NDAs no longer count for much
When did Non Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) cease to have any meaning? And what does this mean for the future of Apple reporting and blogging going forward?
∞ Traveling with an iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air
I’ve been traveling with a backpack full of electronics for more years than I care to remember, but with Apple’s recent offerings, things are getting a whole lot easier.
∞ Interview: Apple execs discuss MacBook Pro, Mac OS X Lion
Apple on Thursday released a new line of MacBook Pro laptops and a preview release of Mac OS X Lion, the next generation operating system. Apple executives sat down with The Loop to talk about the new products.
∞ Apple's new MacBook Pros feature 'Thunderbolt,' more capable processors
Apple on Thursday took the wraps off a refreshed line of MacBook Pro laptop computers that include a new “Thunderbolt” high-speed I/O port and more capable microprocessors based around Intel’s “Sandy Bridge” architecture. Availability starts today, with prices starting at … Continued