Apple’s new MacBook Pro line-up hasn’t been introduced yet, but speculation on some of the features that are expected has already started. Among the biggest expectations is a technology called Thunderbolt, a rebranded version of Intel’s Light Peak. How far … Continued
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∞ Twelve South introduces Book Arc for MacBook Air
As regular readers know, The Loop doesn’t usually report on product releases unless it’s something that really captures our eye. But we figured we’d send out some love for that maker of beautiful accessories for Apple products, Twelve South, for … Continued
∞ Mac outgrows market for 19th straight quarter
Apple’s Mac growth continues to outpace the overall PC market as the latest numbers prove the Macs popularity.
∞ Apple survey brings hopes of MacBook Air with built-in 3G
Apple recently began contacting MacBook Air owners, asking them a series of questions about syncing and 3G data usage.
∞ Dell's MacBook Air killer dies
Dell is not exactly firing on all cylinders these days as it discontinues another product that was to compete with Apple.
∞ ActiveSAN steps into the Xserve breach
Active Storage has introduced a device for Xsan installations with a look and pedigree that should satisfy even the most stalwart Xserve holdouts. The ActiveSAN is expected to be released some time in the second quarter of 2011.
∞ Developers share hard sales numbers on Mac App Store games
Developers using the Unity engine have been sharing sales numbers since the store went online, and the results are illuminating, although they paint a very different picture of the stratospheric numbers of apps downloaded on the iOS App Store during its … Continued
∞ SAINT offers security assessment software for Mac OS X
SAINT Corp. has announced the availability of SAINT Professional 7.6, now with native support for Mac OS X.
∞ Opinion: If you want to meet at Macworld Expo, get a booth
Macworld Expo happens at the end of the month, and I’m being asked every day by PR people to meet with companies at the show. This year, with very few exceptions, I’m restricting my meetings to exhibitors only. I thought … Continued
∞ Virgin Mobile to throttle "unlimited" Broadband2Go plan
We’ve written about Virgin Mobile’s pay-as-you-go cell modem offerings before, so this development may be of interest to The Loop readers: Virgin Mobile has indicated that it will throttle its heretofore “unlimited” data plan for its Broadband2Go devices.
∞ MacTech Boot Camp set to happen in SF right before Macworld Expo
MacTech Boot Camp 2011 is gearing up to happen in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 – right as Macworld Expo rolls into town, and in a venue familiar to many MWSF attendees – the Parc 55 Hotel.
∞ Pixelmator goes exclusive to Mac App Store
If you want to download Pixelmator, the popular image editing software for the Mac, the Web site will push you to the Mac App Store. The developers have taken the bold move of announcing that the Mac App Store is … Continued
∞ Apple service provider sues customer for complaining
An authorized Apple reseller and service provider in Greece is suing one of its customers after he publicly complained about the company’s service.
∞ Apple's Mac OS X Downloads site to change with Mac App Store release
Apple plans to launch the Mac App Store on January 6, 2011. When it does, Apple has revealed that it will stop offering download links on its Mac OS X Downloads page.
∞ Mac App Store launching January 6
Apple today ended weeks of speculation announcing its Mac App Store would officially launch on January 6, 2011.
∞ FiOS TV coming to the Mac and iPad
Verizon FiOS customers will soon join the ranks of Dish TV subscribers in having their service available for the Mac and iPad. Mac OS X and iOS support is on the horizon for Verizon, which will give Mac users the … Continued
∞ iPad, Apple products among top gifts for top tech CEOs
Tech CEOs can have pretty much anything they want on their Christmas list, but this year one of the top items is an iPad.
∞ Analyst: iPad outsells Mac on Black Friday
More people were walking out of an Apple store on Black Friday with an iPad than a Mac, according to Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster.
∞ Apple updates Boot Camp fixing bugs when running Windows on a Mac
Apple on Thursday released an update for Boot Camp, the company’s software that allows users to dual boot their Mac to use either Mac OS X or Windows.
∞ Steve Jobs: AirPrint is not dead
Rumors began circulating yesterday that AirPrint, an Apple technology the enables wireless printing from your iPad, had been pulled from an upcoming Mac OS X update. Apparently, that’s not the case at all. An email, reportedly from Steve Jobs resolves … Continued
∞ Consumer Reports rates MacBook Air highest in their categories
Apple’s MacBook Air is proving to be a well designed computer, as Consumer Reports gave both models their highest rating.
∞ Apple to discontinue Xserve in January, 2011
In a move bound to disappoint IT professionals and others, Apple has posted a technical bulletin to its Web site noting plans to discontinue its Xserve product after January 31, 2011.
∞ You're too stupid to review the MacBook Air if…
There have been a lot of reviews posted about the MacBook Air in the last week and a surprising number of them show the incompetence of the writer rather than any problems with the computer.
∞ Device lets Mac mini, iMac users replace optical drives with second HD
OWC has announced the expansion of their Data Doubler optical bay drive mounting kit. The kit now works in 2009-era Mac minis and 2009-2010 iMac models. It costs $79.99.
∞ FaceTime for Mac introduced as public beta
FaceTime, the video conferencing feature built into the iPhone 4 and iPod touch, has come to the Mac in the form of a newly available public beta version.
∞ Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" coming in summer 2011
Apple gave its first look at Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion,” the next major iteration of its Mac operating system, at a special “Back to the Mac” event at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters on Wednesday. The software is slated for … Continued
∞ iLife '11 sports overhauls to iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand
Apple on Wednesday introduced an update to iLife, the suite of applications it includes for free on all Macs and also makes available separately for $49. It’s available beginning on Wednesday.
∞ Mac App Store coming within 90 days
During Apple’s “Back to the Mac” announcement in Cupertino, Apple revealed some features of the next Mac OS X version – 10.7, code-named “Lion,” coming in summer 2011. One of the key features is a new Mac App Store, which … Continued
∞ New MacBook Air starts at $999
Apple took the wraps off two new MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $999. Both models ship today.
∞ Live update of Apple's "Back to the Mac" event
Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event kicks off today at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET). The company announced this morning that it would provide a live video stream, but since not everyone will be able to view it, we … Continued