Notes and Tips: Crossover
7/31/2006 11:46:00 PM
"I watched Internet Explorer 6 run all on its own, no XP in sight, nothing, just IE6, on a Mac. It worked flawlessly and printed to the Mac printer and even allowed copy and paste to any Mac app." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple to switch to NVIDIA by 2007?
7/31/2006 11:43:00 PM
In the wake of AMD's decision to acquire ATI yesterday morning, Intel announced that it has no plans to renew ATI's chipset bus license. The implications of that decision directly impact two of Apple's most popular compu... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
RUMOR: ‘Mac Pro’ to feature several custom components co-developed by Apple and Intel
7/31/2006 11:40:00 PM
If you've been reading previous reports from Rumors on the upcoming Mac Pro... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Intel Core 2 Duo chips launch Thursday; Eight-core Xeon systems this year
7/31/2006 11:37:00 PM
Intel will officially launch its Core 2 Duo processors jointly on Thursday. Conroe, for desktops, and Merom, for laptops are 64-bit processors that are both expected to find their way into future Mac systems.
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
Mac OS X Hints: Use screen-saver images as desktop pictures
7/31/2006 09:59:00 PM
Borrow some of the nice screen-saver images for use as Desktop pictures. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Update: Proxi 1.2
7/31/2006 09:34:00 PM
Griffin Technology's free shortcut utility adds Apple Remote and Sleep Monitor triggers, Sleep Monitor and Copy/Move Files tasks, AppleScript syntax highlighting, and other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Analyst notes "blowout" 3rd quarter
7/31/2006 09:17:00 PM
Needham & Company analyst Charles Wolf today stressed Apple's "blowout" third quarter, raising earni... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
U.S. stock futures point to weaker start; Wal-Mart, Apple gain
7/31/2006 09:03:00 PM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock market futures declined on Monday as traders took some of last week's gains off the table, though Wal-Mart was set to gain after its July sales outlook and Apple Computer saw the benefit of a broker upgrade in early trading.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Earnings alert: Mac sales up 12 percent as Apple profits soar
7/31/2006 08:47:00 PM
Plus: Intel's income drops...Qualcomm quarterly profit rises, but shares fall...Yahoo meets expectations. Check back for latest. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apps: OmniWeb, SimpleMovieX
7/31/2006 08:41:00 PM
OmniWeb 5.5b2 ($30) is a Web browser designed specifically for Macs built using an improved version of Apple's Safari rendering engine (a.k.a., WebKit). This second release of version 5.5 beta adds better support for tabbed browsing, enhanced Gmail c... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: NetWare Client for Mac OS X IP Edition 2.0 released
7/31/2006 08:18:00 PM
Prosoft has released NetWare Client for Mac OS X IP Edition v2.0, an updated release of their software to let Mac OS X systems connect to Novell Netware networks using TCP/IP. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Analysts: Coupling of Mac and Intel Pays Off
7/31/2006 08:04:00 PM
While iPods take all the headlines, Intel-based Macs help Apple beat expectations in the third quarter. [ Full story from Baseline Update ]
Daystar Titanium PowerBook upgrades
7/31/2006 08:02:00 PM
Daystar Technology today introduced the new XLR8 CPU upgrade for Apple's Titanium PowerBook G4 series, delivering up to 100 percent improved performance for owners of most classic Titanium systems. Users desiring the fac... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Feature: Sharing networks
7/31/2006 08:00:00 PM
We live in an interconnected world. But sadly, connecting a Mac to a Windows-based network isn't always as straightforward as it should be.
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple Unveils New Wireless 'Mighty Mouse' for the Mac
7/31/2006 07:59:00 PM
The new mouse, which uses Bluetooth technology, is aimed at the mobile Mac user. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Apple Phone In August?
7/31/2006 07:58:00 PM
Contrary to recent reports, Engadget says that Apple's rumored "iPhone" may appear as early as August.
A reader is reporting to us that a coworker's tech-unsavvy friend, who is regularly hired by Apple to do marketing photo shoots, wa... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Warner Bros. & Apple Bring TV Favorites to the iTunes Music Store
7/31/2006 07:56:00 PM
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Apple today announced that classic hit programming from Warner Bros.’ vast television library is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store. The new content features favorites such as the hugely popular sitcom “Friends,” sci-fi epic “Babylon 5” and some of the most popular sketches from “MADtv,” as well as animated classics including “The Jetsons” and “The Flintstones.” [Jul 25, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Apple's Q3 Profits Skyrocket On Mac Momentum
7/31/2006 07:38:00 PM
Credit Suisse said Mac sales were solid, and iPod fared better than expected. [ Full story from Forbes.com Business Technology News ]
Laptops, NYC store help Apple retail
7/31/2006 07:36:00 PM
Helped by strong sales of its laptops, Apple's retail segment helped the company achieve its second ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Laptops drive strongest Mac quarter
7/31/2006 07:25:00 PM
During the company's third quarter conference call, Apple told investors that it had the best Mac un... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
The price of virtual living
7/31/2006 07:23:00 PM
Also: Apple to announce iTunes movie rentals. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
News: WiebeTech offers PCIe SATA cards for G5s
7/31/2006 07:12:00 PM
WiebeTech has introduced two new PCIe-based SATA host adapter cards for Power Mac G5s, both priced at $99.95. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple: 15" MacBook Pro Battery Recall
7/31/2006 07:02:00 PM
"We recently discovered that some 15-inch MacBook Pro batteries supplied to Apple do not meet our high standards for battery performance." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
O'Grady: Apple May Drop ATI
7/31/2006 06:59:00 PM
Apple currently uses ATI graphics chips in some of its Mac models, but that may change now that Intel rival AMD is purchasing the video card company
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Why people love Apple and its products: careful attention to detail
7/31/2006 06:59:00 PM
I just noticed something about Apple's Mail program that perfectly illustrates why people love Apple and its products... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple Phone In August? [Updated]
7/31/2006 06:58:00 PM
Contrary to recent reports, Engadget says that Apple's rumored "iPhone" may appear as early as August.
A reader is reporting to us that a coworker's tech-unsavvy friend, who is regularly hired by Apple to do marketing photo shoots, wa... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
(PRN) - Freddie Mac Prices $1.75 Billion Reference REMIC(SM) R008 ...
7/31/2006 06:31:00 PM
Bolsamania.com, Spain -... PRN) - Digonex(R) Awarded Patent for Innovative Dynamic Pricing Technology ... [ . ... Winner Looking to Raise Awareness for Autism and Special Needs Education ... ... [ Full story from technology News feed ]
Wrist-area shields for Apple notebooks
7/31/2006 05:58:00 PM
Shuffleart has released new wrist-area covers for MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iBook G4s, and PowerBook G4s. The covers, called Koobniks, protect the wrist's resting area below the keyboard along with a separate piece to cove... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Adobe returns attention to Flash for Linux
7/31/2006 05:58:00 PM
Blog: Adobe has resumed work on a Linux version of its Flash Player and plans to catch the software up to its Windows and Mac OS X equivalent,... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Report: Merom to replace Yonah in Apple MacBook Pro in late August
7/31/2006 05:57:00 PM
Intel's next generation notebook chip is due to be announced today alongside Conroe... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
U.S. stock futures gain as Apple, Motorola provide a lift
7/31/2006 05:34:00 PM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock market futures were pointing to another advance Thursday after the last session's rate-hope inspired rally, with sharp gains in Apple Computer and Motorola providing some cheer.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Briefly: Apple promos, WWDC bingo
7/31/2006 05:12:00 PM
In brief: Apple has quietly extended its .Mac promo which offers $30 off the price of .Mac or .Mac F... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TMO Reports - Apple Laptops take 12 Percent of the Market
7/31/2006 04:47:00 PM
The MacBook and MacBook Pro are selling well enough to push Apple's take of the U.S. portable computer market in June up to 12 percent
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Update: Kerio MailServer 6.2.0
7/31/2006 04:47:00 PM
The corporate messaging and groupware server provides Universal Binaries for Mac OS X and adds two-level spam rating, support for user-defined Distribution Lists (WebMail, KOC), and other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Mac Gems: Baby Button Bashing
7/31/2006 02:59:00 PM
iPodObserver - Research Co.: 'iTunes Could Be Apple's "Trojan Horse"'
7/31/2006 02:23:00 PM
ABI Research recently issued a report that focuses on high-end AV receivers, multi-room audio systems, and iPod accessories within the home. Research director Vamsi Sistla said: "iTunes could be a 'Trojan Horse' through which Apple can enter the home market sooner than the competition."
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Photo Booklet App ZoomAlbum Comes to Mac
7/31/2006 01:11:00 PM
ZoomAlbum in Monday introduced a Mac version of its software that turns digital photos into 3 x 3-inch mini albums
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple shares rise on new Nano hopes
7/31/2006 12:35:00 PM
Apple shares rose 2.2 percent today to $67 following an upgrade on the stock by Bank of America analyst Keith Bachman. The upgrade was prompted by high demand for Apple notebooks, as well as the expected launch of a new iPod nano later in the year, a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
.Mac users mock Apple slogan during outage
7/31/2006 12:35:00 PM
Down time on Apple Computer's .Mac service has some clients taking aim at the company's "It just works" campaign. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Fake Apple iPhone ads surface
7/31/2006 12:17:00 PM
Rumors surrounding Apple's suspected forthcoming products have spurred another round of fake ads on YouTube, this time depicting the company's suspected "iPhone." One ad shows a young woman wandering through an apparent art gallery, with one picture ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
ZoomAlbum now available for Mac OS X
7/31/2006 11:59:00 AM
Users mock Apple slogan during .Mac outage
7/31/2006 11:59:00 AM
Down time on Apple Computer's .Mac service has some clients taking aim at the company's "It just works" campaign. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Editors' Notes: The best deal no one's talking about
7/31/2006 11:41:00 AM
PC Advisor: Apple MacBook ‘a terrific piece of hardware, quite a product’
7/31/2006 11:05:00 AM
Apple's MacBook consumer notebook line packs so many clever, practical features... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Hidden Dimensions - WWDC Secrets You'll Want to Know
7/31/2006 10:11:00 AM
Whether you're preparing to attend Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) for the first time or you're doing an encore visit, or if you're just wondering what the fuss is all about, John Martellaro has some tips and hints for making the most out of your experience
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Mac Gaming News - Aspyr Updates PGA Tour, Civilization IV
7/31/2006 09:54:00 AM
Aspyr Media announced the immediate availability of updates for Tiger Woods PGS Tour 2005 and Civilization IV for the Mac on Monday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News: Apple initiates 15-inch MacBook battery recall
7/31/2006 09:35:00 AM
Apple has advised users of certain 15-inch MacBook Pros that a free battery exchange program is available. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
BofA upgrades Apple to Buy on notebook outlook
7/31/2006 09:17:00 AM
Bank of America Securities on Monday upgraded shares of Apple Computer to "Buy" from "Hold" to reflect higher sales expectations for the company's Intel notebook lines over the next several fiscal quarters. "Based on our channel checks, we are in... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apps: Sound Byte, GarageSale, SeaMonkey
7/31/2006 08:59:00 AM
Sound Byte 3.0 ($25) is software designed to turn a Mac into a "cart machine," providing access to small recorded bytes with one mouse click. The update improves performance, adding alphabetically listed carts, lockable playback volumes, and addition... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple recalls MacBook Pro batteries
7/31/2006 08:59:00 AM
Apple has acknowledged that some MacBook Pro batteries sold from February 2006 through May 2006 under perform, and has launched a worldwide battery exchange program. "We recently discovered that some 15-inch MacBook Pro batteries supplied to Apple do... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple gaining traction as Mac market share increases
7/31/2006 08:41:00 AM
Apple rumor mill gets going
7/31/2006 08:24:00 AM
Blog: Apple Computer is getting ready for its Worldwide Developers Conference next month, and bloggers are already abuzz about what... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
With another new Apple Retail Store coming to Virginia, Mac market share poised for growth
7/31/2006 08:23:00 AM
A pair of Apple Computer symbols debuted at MacArthur Center last week, marking... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Beta: CenterStage 0.6
7/31/2006 08:23:00 AM
The open source media center is a Universal Binary and adds support for the Apple Remote, an updated CSBrowser that allows more control of skins for developers, FFMediaPlayer for playback, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Prime Minister Tony Blair meets with Apple’s Steve Jobs, other high-tech CEOs
7/31/2006 07:47:00 AM
A risk-taking culture and close ties with universities are big reasons for the success of... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: Demo of Cold War game released
7/31/2006 07:11:00 AM
A playable demo version of Cold War, the Mac conversion of the stealth action game, is now available. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple recalls MacBook batteries
7/31/2006 07:11:00 AM
Batteries in the computer maker's MacBook Pro laptops may be substandard and need replacing, Apple has warned 
[ Full story from ZDNet UK News ]
The Observer: What happens when Steve Jobs leaves Apple?
7/31/2006 06:53:00 AM
Apple is the world's definitive 21st-century company, harnessing like no other the possibilities... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Free Mac OS X Screensaver sets your windows flying
7/31/2006 06:17:00 AM
With free Mac OS X screensaver Fenêtres Volantes (Flying windows) your windows take off flying... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
TechTool Deluxe 3.1.1 adds Intel support
7/31/2006 06:17:00 AM
Micromat Software has updated TechTool Deluxe, its diagnostics tool available as part of AppleCare Protection Plan package. TechTool Deluxe offers directory rebuilding, volume repair, drive mechanism check, USB diagnostic, Memory test, Video RAM exam... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Bank of America upgrades AAPL
7/31/2006 05:41:00 AM
Bank of America equity research upgraded Apple to 'buy' from 'neutral." In addition, the frim raised its price target to $79 from $68, citing strong demand for MacBooks and iPod digital music players. MarketWatch reports that Bank of America's resear... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Briefly: i-deck review, PowerBook fire
7/31/2006 05:23:00 AM
In brief: MacNN has posted a review of Monitor Audio's i-deck, high performance iPod audio system which features high sound quality, a RF remote, and a unique design style.... Apple has agreed to replace the power adapter of a PowerBook users, the ad... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
QuickTime developer is in motion to capture Hollywood
7/31/2006 04:11:00 AM
The man who helped bring digital video to the masses is now setting his sights on Hollywood. Steve Perlman, who led Apple's development of QuickTime and later started WebTV, is expected to premiere a new system Tuesday that could change how Hollywood...
[ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
U.S. stock futures point to weaker start; Apple upgraded
7/31/2006 03:53:00 AM
LONDON (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock market futures declined on Monday as traders took some of last week's gains off the table, though Apple Computer saw the benefit of a broker upgrade in early trading. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Notes and Tips: 10.4.7 Server DRM?
7/30/2006 06:35:00 PM
Apple quietly introduced software-control mechanisms into Mac OS X 10.4 Server that check for duplicate license keys on the network and can disable some functions. Is this is taste of things to come in Leopard? [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Texas A&M hires Guerrero as new head of diversity recruiting
7/30/2006 05:23:00 AM
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, TX -... Panola College Industrial Technology Instructor Panola College is acc....(more). ... Apply i....(more). Education Apple Springs ISD seeks Secondary English Teacher. ... [ Full story from technology News feed ]
Podcast - Weekly Roundup: iTunes on Top
7/29/2006 04:29:00 AM
iTunes is still riding high. Let's see if TMO's Jeff Gamet can help Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero take it down. Also: what's missing from the Mac software cannon
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
More details of Apple’s iWork spreadsheet software surface
7/28/2006 08:59:00 PM
Clarifying information surrounding the name of the forthcoming application... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Warner Bros. & Apple Bring TV Favorites to the iTunes Music Store
7/28/2006 08:05:00 PM
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Apple today announced that classic hit programming from Warner Bros.’ vast television library is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store. The new content features favorites such as the hugely popular sitcom “Friends,” sci-fi epic “Babylon 5” and some of the most popular sketches from “MADtv,” as well as animated classics including “The Jetsons” and “The Flintstones.” [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
News: TechTool Deluxe update adds Intel support
7/28/2006 03:53:00 PM
TechTool Deluxe has been updated with Intel MAc support and several other new features. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPodObserver - Apple: iPod Lasts 'For Years,' Not 'Four Years'
7/28/2006 01:47:00 PM
Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris on Friday told iLounge that she was misquoted by the Chicago Tribune when the newspaper claimed she said that the iPod lasts "four years." She said that her comment was that an iPod should last "for years."
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Review: Sid Meier's Civilization IV
7/28/2006 12:53:00 PM
New discoveries and more complex gameplay make the latest edition of the epic turn-based strategy game a must-have -- assuming you've got a Mac that meets the game's hefty system requirements.
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple: iPods built to last 'for years,' not 'four years'
7/28/2006 12:35:00 PM
A spokeswoman for Apple Computer on Friday said she was recently misquoted in a comment on the life-span of the company's iPod digital music players. Earlier this week, Chicago Tribune quoted Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris as saying iPods have a... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Mac OS X Hints: Create time-lapse iMovies
7/28/2006 11:59:00 AM
Notes and Tips: Wireless Mighty Mouse
7/28/2006 11:23:00 AM
Several MacInTouch readers review Apple's new "tailless mighty mouse".... [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Tascam launches USB audio interfaces
7/28/2006 11:05:00 AM
Tascam has launched two new USB 2-based Audio/MIDI interfaces. Designed with portability as a focal point, the US-122L and US-144 offer a bus powered solution for users on-the-go, featuring enclosures made from the same metal as Apple's MacBook Pro a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Mac Gaming News - RuneSoft Debuts Cold War Demo, Tricky Intros Armado
7/28/2006 10:47:00 AM
RuneSoft has released a demo for its latest Mac conversion, Cold War. Tricky Software has also added to the Mac gaming world with the announcement of Armado
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Tsascam launches audio input devices
7/28/2006 10:29:00 AM
Tascam has launched two new USB 2-based Audio/MIDI interfaces. Designed with portability as a focal point, the US-122L and US-144 offer a bus powered solution for users on-the-go, featuring enclosures made from the same metal as Apple's MacBook Pro a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
OpenDarwin Shuts Its Doors
7/28/2006 10:11:00 AM
The group supporting the open-source version of Darwin, the foundation of Mac OS X, is closing down because of lack of interest from developers. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Apple sponsors kiosks at Emory
7/28/2006 09:53:00 AM
Following its highest quarterly revenue through our U.S. education channel in over 10 years, the company appears to be aggressively marketing on college campuses. The Emory Whell, the student newspaper at Emory University, reports that Apple is makin... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Newton Beats Origami in Smack Down
7/28/2006 09:35:00 AM
<i>CNET UK</i> pitted Apple's ten year old Newton MessagePad 2000 against Samsung's new Q1 ultra-mobile PC, and the Newton won
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
iRecordMusic 1.5 Adds Intel Mac Support
7/28/2006 09:35:00 AM
Bitcartel announced the immediate availability of iRecordMusic 1.5 on Friday. iRecordMusic lets you record Internet radio stations to your Mac for playback on your computer, iPod, or PDA
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
How AMD's Acquisition of ATI May Help Linux and Macs
7/28/2006 09:17:00 AM
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is acquiring ATI Technologies, one of the top two graphics processor makers, for around $5.4 billion. AMD's aim is to grow its market share in the mobility and commercial markets, according to AMD CEO Hector Ruiz. What does this mean for Linux users?
The combined company will still make discrete ATI graphics processors.
Clearly, AMD will be trying to get more traction in the Windows desktop space. However, I have several thoughts on what the acquisition may mean for the non-Windows desktop world.
[ Full story from Linux-Watch.com ]
The combined company will still make discrete ATI graphics processors.
Clearly, AMD will be trying to get more traction in the Windows desktop space. However, I have several thoughts on what the acquisition may mean for the non-Windows desktop world.
[ Full story from Linux-Watch.com ]
Briefly: review; iTunes more than music
7/28/2006 09:17:00 AM
In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Voltic Backpack, featuring solar panels for gathering energy and a laptop pouch for 13- to 15-inch notebooks.... iTunes is bigger than just music, and may just be the 'Trojan Horse' Apple... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Paris Hilton and the Playboy Mansion on iTunes
7/28/2006 08:06:00 AM
E! Entertainment Television has announced that it, too, has entered a deal with Apple Computer to offer select shows for download on its iTunes store. Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton's show, "The Simple Life: 'Til Death Do Us Part," as well as Hugh Hefner's behind-the-scenes look at Playboy Mansion life in "The Girls Next Door," will be available for $1.99 per download. "The Soup," E!'s celebrity news and pop-culture mash-up, and plastic-surgery reality program "Dr. 90210," are also available.
Several networks have begun to make current television shows, as well as dusty old favorites, available on the popular online store. On Tuesday, Warner Bros. released the entire 113-episode collection of "Friends." While television networks have been eager to join the new revenue generator, Hollywood has been reluctant to let go of the stepped-window release paradigm for movies. Only recently are studios beginning to release films online to sites like BitTorrent, Guba and Wurld Media. There have been hints that Apple is developing an online movie store.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]Refurb Intel Mac minis, Power Macs
7/28/2006 07:50:00 AM
Apple is selling refurbished Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo systems with 512MB of memory, an 80GB hard drive, built-in AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth 2.0 and an Apple Remote for $699 ($100 off). The company is offering refur... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Flip4Mac Gains Intel Mac Support
7/28/2006 07:29:00 AM
Telestream released a new version of it's Windows Media Flip4Mac plug-in for QuickTime on Friday that runs natively on Intel-based Macs
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Refurb Intel Mac minis, G4 Power Macs
7/28/2006 07:29:00 AM
Apple is selling refurbished Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo systems with 512MB of memory, an 80GB hard drive, built-in AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth 2.0 and an Apple Remote for $699 ($100 off). The company is offering refur... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Free Avery Mac Label Expert software now available
7/28/2006 07:11:00 AM
Whether you need to perform a mail merge or create labels for CD’s and DVD’s... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Runesoft's Cold War demo available
7/28/2006 06:17:00 AM
Macgamefiles.com has posted a demo of Cold War, the Mac conversion created by German Mac and Linux game publisher RuneSoft: "Cold War follows the story of a freelance journalist who finds himself in the midst of an inter... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Thursday's Late News - Interbrand: Apple Rises to #39 Global Brand
7/28/2006 05:41:00 AM
Late on Thursday, we reported that the BusinessWeek/Interbrand Best Global Brands ranking of 2006 has ranked Apple Computer as the #39 most valuable global brand
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
TMO Quick Tip - Using Apple's Password Assistant
7/28/2006 04:47:00 AM
Creating passwords that you can remember, but are also difficult to guess, can be a real pain, especially if you are new to computer security. To help ease that pain, Apple created the Password Assistant. If you don't know what to look for, however, you'll never even know it's there
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple working on clickless click-wheel?
7/27/2006 06:17:00 PM
Blog: Red Herring has spotted an Apple patent filing that appears to cover a method for operating an iPod click wheel without actually... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Interbrand: Apple Rises to #39 Global Brand
7/27/2006 04:29:00 PM
Apple Computer is the #39 most valuable global brand, according to the BusinessWeek/Interbrand Best Global Brands ranking of 2006. That's up from #41 in 2005 and #50 in 2003, and represents a 14% rise in Apple's brand value year over year. The ranking values Apple's brand as being worth some US$9.13 billion
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Mac Word: My morning with Intel
7/27/2006 04:29:00 PM
Although Intel press events now have more meaning for Mac users, it's not as if Apple is suddenly front and center at these events. Jason Snell reports on Intel's Core 2 Duo event and what it means for Mac users. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apps: SteerMouse, Todos, SimpleChord
7/27/2006 04:29:00 PM
SteerMouse 3.4 ($20) is a driver for USB and Bluetooth mice, including many that are not supported by default in Mac OS X. The driver features the ability to assign a variety of functions to buttons, supporting Logitech'... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Opinion: Which Mac should I buy?
7/27/2006 02:41:00 PM
The two questions Rob Griffiths gets asked most frequent—which Mac should I buy and when should I buy it?—are also the two most difficult to answer. But he attempts to answer them anyway in this opinion piece. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
French court maintains thrust of copyright law
7/27/2006 02:41:00 PM
The law was originally aimed at forcing online stores such as Apple's iTunes to allow songs bought from its store to be played on devices that work with other music stores. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Analyst: iTunes Is Bigger than Just Music
7/27/2006 02:05:00 PM
A new study suggests that Apple will use iTunes to break into the home entertainment market and keep ahead of competitors. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Microsoft sees Zune effort a long haul
7/27/2006 12:35:00 PM
Software giant says the effort to catch up with Apple in the music business will cost hundreds of millions and take years.
[ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Power Outage Hits London Apple Store
7/27/2006 12:17:00 PM
LONDON -- The Regent Street Apple Store in London was without power for a little more than three hours Thursday after a series of rolling blackouts hit part of central London.
Power went out at the store 10 minutes before it was set to open at 10:00 AM local time and wasn't restored until earlier afternoon, customers told TMO. As crowds formed outside its large glass doors, store management decided to open the store in the dark, with only iPods and laptops operational for customers to play with.
Support staff formed a makeshift Genius Bar on the first floor of the London store to help customers as best as they could without power, fulfilling standing Genius Bar appointments. As for selling products, checkout counter employees were selling products by hand with the help of sunlight coming through store windows with no computers and no accurate way to verify credit card purchases. Power reportedly was restored between 1 and 2:00 PM, local time.
The scene was reminiscent of the opening of Apple's SoHo store in New York City after a blackout in August of 2003 that left some 800,000 people in the Big Apple without power and struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern United States and Canada. Then, the SoHo store opened for business, despite having no power or lights.
Apple's power outage was just part of a wider power shortage in London's West End. UK power company EDF told the BBC that a series of rolling blackouts and other shortages was caused by four equipment failures exacerbated by unseasonably hot weather and the accompanying higher demand for air conditioning.
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Power went out at the store 10 minutes before it was set to open at 10:00 AM local time and wasn't restored until earlier afternoon, customers told TMO. As crowds formed outside its large glass doors, store management decided to open the store in the dark, with only iPods and laptops operational for customers to play with.
Support staff formed a makeshift Genius Bar on the first floor of the London store to help customers as best as they could without power, fulfilling standing Genius Bar appointments. As for selling products, checkout counter employees were selling products by hand with the help of sunlight coming through store windows with no computers and no accurate way to verify credit card purchases. Power reportedly was restored between 1 and 2:00 PM, local time.
The scene was reminiscent of the opening of Apple's SoHo store in New York City after a blackout in August of 2003 that left some 800,000 people in the Big Apple without power and struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern United States and Canada. Then, the SoHo store opened for business, despite having no power or lights.
Apple's power outage was just part of a wider power shortage in London's West End. UK power company EDF told the BBC that a series of rolling blackouts and other shortages was caused by four equipment failures exacerbated by unseasonably hot weather and the accompanying higher demand for air conditioning.
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Ten-year-old Apple Newton beats latest Microsoft Windows ‘Origami’ UMPC
7/27/2006 11:59:00 AM
We pitted the Apple Newton Messagepad against the latest Samsung Q1 ultra-mobile PC (Origami project)... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: Fake Mac OS X Leopard screenshot contest ends
7/27/2006 11:42:00 AM
Macintosh artists sketched out what they would like to see in Mac OS X Leopard. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Metallica Sells Out To iTunes, 'Simpsons'
7/27/2006 10:47:00 AM
Metallica, one of the biggest acts yet to make its music available for sale via Apple's iTunes Music Store, has ended its holdout. [ Full story from Extremetech ]
Apple files several media-related patents
7/27/2006 10:29:00 AM
Intel Launches Core 2 Duo Processor, Cuts Prices of Older Ones
7/27/2006 10:29:00 AM
Intel on Thursday officially introduced its new Core 2 Duo processor, which is widely expected to find its way into the Intel-based Power Mac successor that Apple will likely announce at next month's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
The Core 2 Duo launch has been billed as Intel’s most significant since the introduction of the original Pentium processor in 1993. The introduction comes at a crucial moment. Intel executives have watched AMD expand its share of the processor market in recent quarters and they want to reclaim this lost ground.
Intel marked down the price of its Intel Pentium D processor, the 960 that runs at 3.6GHz, to US$316, down 40 percent from $530 in early June, according to a new price list published Thursday on its Web site.
On Monday, AMD pared prices on a number of its desktop chips and some laptops. It cut the price of its dual-core Athlon 64 X2 5000+ to US$301 from $696 in May. It also cut the price of the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ by 57 percent to $240 from $558.
News about Intel cuts some processor prices by more than half
News about Intel launches Core 2 Duo processors
The Core 2 Duo launch has been billed as Intel’s most significant since the introduction of the original Pentium processor in 1993. The introduction comes at a crucial moment. Intel executives have watched AMD expand its share of the processor market in recent quarters and they want to reclaim this lost ground.
Intel marked down the price of its Intel Pentium D processor, the 960 that runs at 3.6GHz, to US$316, down 40 percent from $530 in early June, according to a new price list published Thursday on its Web site.
On Monday, AMD pared prices on a number of its desktop chips and some laptops. It cut the price of its dual-core Athlon 64 X2 5000+ to US$301 from $696 in May. It also cut the price of the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ by 57 percent to $240 from $558.
News about Intel cuts some processor prices by more than half
News about Intel launches Core 2 Duo processors
Analyst: iTunes Is Bigger than Just Music
7/27/2006 08:59:00 AM
A new study suggests that Apple will use iTunes to break into the home entertainment market and keep ahead of competitors. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Peach skin linen MacBook sleeves ship
7/27/2006 08:41:00 AM
Wrappers has launched a range of peach skin linen sleeves for Apple's MacBook featuring minimal branding. Wrappers sleeves contain three layers -- an outer peach skin finish, a padded middle layer, and a navy blue interi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Techs start on solid footing
7/27/2006 07:47:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks moved broadly higher along with the broader market early Thursday, lifted by gains from leading tech names such as Apple Computer Inc., Dell Inc., International Business Machines Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
iSpeak It v3.0 Released
7/27/2006 07:29:00 AM
ZappTek has released iSpeak It v3.0 for Mac OS X. iSpeak It is an application that takes a text data source (text file, Word doc, PDF, web page, etc.) and uses OS X's excellent built-in... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Photos: iSee video adapter for iPod
7/27/2006 06:53:00 AM
Designed as a video sleeve for Apple Computer's iPod, the iSee 360 will soon come out in a version designed for high-definition video. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Update: Apple Sells More TV
7/27/2006 06:35:00 AM
Update: EyeTV 2.3
7/27/2006 06:35:00 AM
Elgato's EyeTV software adds a full screen menu with Front Row integration and support for the Apple Remote, export to Windows Media format if the Flip4Mac WMV or Popwire WMV-9 QuickTime codec is installed, faster exports, and other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Microsoft tries to get box assemblers to design Windows PCs as Apple-like ‘objects of pure desire’
7/27/2006 05:59:00 AM
A How-To kit for the ideal PC has been making the rounds of leading design shops... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Microsoft finally to mount a challenge to the Apple iPod
7/27/2006 01:47:00 AM
Mike Himowitz
Over the two decades that I've been writing about personal technology, I can't think of a more successful gadget than the iPod. Since it appeared four years ago, Apple Computer has sold 58 million of them in various shapes and sizes and now has 60 percent to 70 percent of the market.
[ Full story from baltimoresun.com - business ]
Over the two decades that I've been writing about personal technology, I can't think of a more successful gadget than the iPod. Since it appeared four years ago, Apple Computer has sold 58 million of them in various shapes and sizes and now has 60 percent to 70 percent of the market.
Macs see growth spurt
7/26/2006 11:11:00 PM
A slow quarter for PC makers has no effect on Apple, as consumers snap up new MacBooks with Intel chips.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Video game to integrate iTunes
7/26/2006 08:05:00 PM
A startup video-game developer said it will integrate Apple's iTunes into an upcoming video game by the company. Infoworld reports that Left Behind Games will allow users to purchase tracks and play custom iTunes playlis... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Editors' Notes: Battery power
7/26/2006 04:11:00 PM
Jim Dalrymple isn't at all put off by the fact that Apple's new Bluetooth Mighty Mouse will require batteries. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Other News: MacBook Pro Noise Problem
7/26/2006 02:05:00 PM
"If your 15-inch MacBook Pro emits a high-pitched buzzing sound, please contact AppleCare for service." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Other News: Microsoft vs. Apple
7/26/2006 02:05:00 PM
"I can certainly feel the backlash brewing among the current non-Apple device makers, who are basically about to be cut loose on their own." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Other News: New Intel Processors
7/26/2006 02:05:00 PM
"Conroe, for desktops, and Merom, for laptops, are 64-bit processors that are both expected to find their way into future Mac systems." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple acknowledges discolored MacBooks
7/26/2006 01:47:00 PM
After hesitating to acknowledge a discoloration in its MacBook line after the notebook's introduction, Apple has instructed retailers to replace MacBooks if they meet certain requirements. The serial number of the comput... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Metallica ends iTunes holdout
7/26/2006 01:47:00 PM
Hard-rock band, one of biggest to keep songs from being sold individually, decides to ride Apple store's lightning. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Intel Mac Version of Director On the Way
7/26/2006 01:11:00 PM
Adobe's product manager for Director and Shockwave, Tom Higgins, confirmed that a Universal Binary version of Director is in the works
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple: iPods built to last 4 years
7/26/2006 01:11:00 PM
The internet community has continued to question durability of Apple's iPod line, leaving some consumers to question whether the popular portable media players are built well enough to withstand the normal everyday wear ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Skype releases beta for Mac OS X
7/26/2006 01:11:00 PM
Features are similar to those already available to Skype's Windows users. No video capability quite yet. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Unlock More of Your Mac’s Power
7/26/2006 12:17:00 PM
Did you know that Mac OS X Tiger includes a bunch of pre-written AppleSript scripts just waiting to make your computing life easier? Read this week’s tip to find out how to get at them. [Jul 26, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Metallica ends iTunes holdout
7/26/2006 11:59:00 AM
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Metallica, one of the biggest acts yet to make its music available for sale via Apple's iTunes Music Store, has ended its holdout. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
EyeTV 2.3 Adds Front Row Support
7/26/2006 11:59:00 AM
Elgato Systems released EyeTV 2.3 on Wednesday with support for Apple's Front Row media viewing application
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Metallica ends iTunes holdout
7/26/2006 10:29:00 AM
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Metallica, one of the biggest acts yet to make its music available for sale via Apple's iTunes Music Store, has ended its holdout. [ Full story from Reuters: Entertainment ]
Macworld Podcast: Living in a Windows World
7/26/2006 10:11:00 AM
The August issue of Macworld delves into the Windows world, looking for ways to get your Mac to play nice with that other operating system (and vice versa). This installment of the Macworld Podcast features John Rizzo, who wrote the August 2006 feature article, Living in a Windows World. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPodObserver - 22Moo Developing iTunes Kiosk
7/26/2006 09:35:00 AM
22Moo is designing an iTunes Kiosk dubbed the PodBuffet. The PodBuffet is being designed around an Intel-based Mac mini with a 15-inch touch screen
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Skype releases beta for Mac OS X
7/26/2006 09:17:00 AM
Mac-based Skype users can upgrade to a new beta, but video calling hasn't quite been perfected 
[ Full story from ZDNet UK News ]
News: Mac Networkers retreat announced for October
7/26/2006 09:17:00 AM
IDG World Expo on Wednesday announced the dates for the third annual Mac Networkers Retreat. Scheduled for October 9-11, 2006 at the Seascape Hotel in Monterey Bay, CA. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Extensis Adds Intel Mac Support to Portfolio
7/26/2006 08:59:00 AM
Extensis released Portfolio 8.1 on Tuesday, adding Universal Binary support to the digital asset management system
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
I/OMagic ships 40GB portable hard drive
7/26/2006 08:23:00 AM
I/OMagic has launched its Data To Go 2.5-inch 40GB mobile hard drive featuring USB 2.0 connectivity, as well as compatibility with both Mac and PC systems. Data To Go 40 requires no external power supply, boasting a maxi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apps: Cheetah3D, Rise of Nations
7/26/2006 07:29:00 AM
Cheetah3D 3.4 ($100) is a 3D modeller, renderer, and animation suite designed for Mac OS X. Version 4.3 adds support for animating objects along spline paths, new "Target" and "Spline Tracking" tags, a coordinate system ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
OpenDarwin to Close its Doors
7/26/2006 06:17:00 AM
After four years of service, the OpenDarwin Web site is shutting down. The site was designed to be a community for developing Mac OS X-related source code as well as a stand-alone Darwin OS
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Opinion: More blood on Apple iPod’s Click Wheel: Microsoft pulls plug on Zune
7/26/2006 05:59:00 AM
Apple to start selling Parallels Desktop for Mac in Apple Retail Stores
7/25/2006 06:22:00 PM
Apple Computer retail stores will soon start selling Parallels' virtualization software... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Analysts: Coupling of Mac and Intel Pays Off
7/25/2006 04:29:00 PM
While iPods take all the headlines, Intel-based Macs help Apple beat expectations in the third quarter. [ Full story from The Channel Insider ]
Apple MacBook 13-inch (White)
7/25/2006 04:29:00 PM
You don't have to spend a fortune on an MacBook Pro, or even a top-tier MacBook to get a decent amount of speed. As a matter of fact, the base configuration, the 13-inch Apple MacBook in white, is the best place to start. [ Full story from The Channel Insider ]
OpenDarwin community site to close down
7/25/2006 04:11:00 PM
Mac OS X development and community site OpenDarwin today announced it will cease operations. Launched almost four years ago, the community-driven site was originally created with the goal of providing a development envir... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
More blood on Apple iPod’s Click Wheel: Microsoft pulls plug on Zune
7/25/2006 02:59:00 PM
The Slacker's Guide - VDrift: Open Source Racing on the Mac
7/25/2006 02:59:00 PM
VDrift is an open source drift racing game currently in development, and recently released as a Mac OS X build. On par and as fun as any racing title out there, the game allows players to drive 19 different cars on a dozen tracks both in practice mode and head to head
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
MacSoft Patches QuickTime 7.1.2 Issue in Rise of Nations
7/25/2006 02:05:00 PM
MacSoft has patched Rise of Nations, fixing a problem with in-game sound when the user has QuickTime 7.1.2 installed. It can be downloaded from the publisher's Web site. Thanks to Inside Mac Games for the heads-up
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple adds Warner Bros. favorites to iTunes
7/25/2006 01:47:00 PM
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Apple Computer on Tuesday announced that classic hit programming from Warner Bros.' vast television library is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store. The new content features fa... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Warner Bros. sells 'Friends,' other classic shows at iTunes
7/25/2006 12:53:00 PM
Blog: Apple Computer's offering of TV shows continues to swell as Warner Bros. Entertainment on Tuesday began selling some of the studio's... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Roxio Toast 7 for Apple Mac adds Blu-ray support
7/25/2006 12:35:00 PM
Sonic Solutions has released of Toast 7 with Blu-ray Disc (BD) support... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Warner Bros offers TV shows on Apple's iTunes
7/25/2006 12:17:00 PM
Warner Bros put up a total of 113 episodes of "Friends," sci-fi series "Babylon 5," the animated classics "The Jetsons" and "The Flintstones," as well as skits from "MADtv" and an unaired pilot called "Aquaman" by the writers of "Smallville." [ Full story from Reuters: Entertainment ]
Apps: Groupcal, NewsFire, iBabel
7/25/2006 11:59:00 AM
Groupcal 3.5.3 ($60) allows users to view and share calendar schedules from Microsoft Entourage and Outlook using Apple's iCal software without the need for an Exchange server. Version 3.5.3 adds the ability to exclude s... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple, Facebook back-to-school promo
7/25/2006 11:05:00 AM
Facebook today announced a back-to-school promotion to give away 10 million music samplers to Mac and PC users via Apple's iTunes Music Store. Starting today Facebook will give away one million 25-song music samplers fro... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TMO Reports - Analyst: 'iPod Halo Effect is Set to Resume'
7/25/2006 11:05:00 AM
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster on Tuesday issued the results of his latest study of iPod users, coming to the conclusion that 9% of Windows users plan to switch to a Mac in the next 12 months, which he said was evidence that "the halo effect is set to resume."
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple's multibutton mouse loses its tail
7/25/2006 10:47:00 AM
Mighty Mouse, company's only such point-and-click device, now comes in Bluetooth-powered wireless version.
Photos: Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Photos: Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Apple to announce movie rentals next month?
7/25/2006 10:21:00 AM
Last-minute developers conference keynote unveiling
The Mac Pro may not be the only thing Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveils at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference next month: he'll pull the rabbit of iTunes Music Store movie downloads out of his hat too, one Apple-watching website claims.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - iPod ]Now Up-To-Date & Contact Get Intel Mac Support
7/25/2006 10:11:00 AM
Now Software announced on Tuesday that Now Up-To-Date & Contact 5.3 are available as Universal Binary applications
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
PDF Shrink 4.0 Available
7/25/2006 09:53:00 AM
Apago announced the immediate availability of PDF Shrink 4.0 on Monday. PDF Shrink reduces the file size of PDF documents created with the Mac OS X Print to PDF option
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
DealsOnTheWeb.com - Apple Wireless Bluetooth Mouse: $39.99
7/25/2006 09:53:00 AM
TMO's DealsOnTheWeb found Apple's brand new Wireless Bluetooth Mouse for $39.99. Shipping starts at $8.41 for residential delivery, making it the best deal DoW has seen
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Skype for Mac 1.5 with video beta [u]
7/25/2006 09:17:00 AM
Skype has released a preview of its video service for Mac OS X as well as updated the release of Skype for Mac 1.5 beta. The functional video pre-release software features support for Apple's iSight as well as Philips an... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's two-button mouse loses its tail
7/25/2006 08:41:00 AM
Mighty Mouse, company's only multibutton point-and-click device, now comes in Bluetooth-powered wireless version.
Photos: Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Photos: Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Skype ships more 'Mac-specific' VoIP app for OS X
7/25/2006 08:23:00 AM
Still no video conferencing, though...
Skype has posted version 1.5 of its VoIP client for Mac OS X. It's a pre-release test version and while Skype said the software was now even more Mac friendly than before, the OS X incarnation is still lagging some way behind the Windows release.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]Embargo lifted: Metallica begins offering music on Apple’s iTunes Music Store
7/25/2006 07:47:00 AM
At 12:01 AM, on Tuesday July 25th, we will begin offering our music on the iTunes Music Store... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Skype for Mac 1.5 with video beta, Mac packs
7/25/2006 07:29:00 AM
Skype has released a preview of its video service for Mac OS X as well as updated the release of Skype for Mac 1.5 beta. The functional video pre-release software features support for Apple's iSight as well as Philips an... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
NPD Group: SanDisk holds 15% share of the U.S. ‘MP3 player’ market; #2 to Apple’s 75%
7/25/2006 07:11:00 AM
SanDisk Corp. on Monday reported a fiscal second-quarter profit that rose 37% from a year ago as the maker... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple releases wireless Mighty Mouse
7/25/2006 06:17:00 AM
Apple has released the new Mighty Mouse, which leaked yesterday after FCC documents detailed it's features. The new mouse will cost $70, and is available through Apple's online store, Apple retail stores, and authorized ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple’s ‘touchless’ touchscreen iPod revealed
7/25/2006 06:17:00 AM
Sometimes Apple seems to just patent things for the heck of it. But its latest invention... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Bluetooth Mighty Mouse? [Updated, Released]
7/25/2006 05:59:00 AM
DailyTech reports that a filing with the Federal Communications Commission reveals that Apple has developed a Bluetooth (wireless) version of its Mighty Mouse, otherwise identical to the current model and its touch-sensitive cover, Scroll Ball, and f... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Mac OS X Hints: Copy portions of text clippings
7/25/2006 02:41:00 AM
Roxio Toast 7 gets Blu-ray Disc support
7/24/2006 11:23:00 PM
Sonic Solutions today announced Toast 7 with Blu-ray Disc support. Billed as "the first application of its kind for the Mac," the software provides Mac users with the ability to store as much as 50GB of data on a BD-R (r... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Mighty Mouse M6 includes laser tracking?
7/24/2006 11:05:00 PM
Government agency documents that revealed the possibility of a Bluetooth-enabled Mighty Mouse from Apple, code-named M6, may hold have additional features. Upon further review of the user manual, there is reference to th... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Toast to offer Blu-ray support for Macs
7/24/2006 09:35:00 PM
Roxio on Tuesday will announce support for Blu-ray Disc (BD) media with Toast, its popular CD and DVD burning software for Mac OS X. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple None-Touch iPod Interface?
7/24/2006 06:35:00 PM
A recently published patent application from Apple entitled "Proximity detector in handheld device" describes an interesting technology for potential use in the next generation of iPod devices.
Readers should realize that Apple while c... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Readers should realize that Apple while c... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
MS Zune may have limited battery life
7/24/2006 05:41:00 PM
Wall Street analyst Shaw Wu is skeptical of the battery life on Microsoft's "Zune" digital media player, reports AppleInsider. The first business day after Microsoft confirmed... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's wireless Mighty Mouse revealed (photos)
7/24/2006 02:59:00 PM
Apple Computer plans to release a wireless Bluetooth version of its popular mutli-button computer mouse, a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission has revealed. In the July 24th filing, Apple provided both interior and exterior ph... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apple to counter Zune with innovation
7/24/2006 02:41:00 PM
Analysts are expecting to Apple to respond to Microsoft's forthcoming Zune iPod rival with new featu... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Analyst: Synaptics may regain ‘meaningful’ Apple business
7/24/2006 02:05:00 PM
Cowen and Company advised investors to buy shares of Synaptics ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Author Produces History of Apple's Operating Systems
7/24/2006 01:47:00 PM
As part of his 1,680-page book Mac OS X Internals: A Systems Approach, author Amit Singh produced an in-depth history of Apple's operating systems. Since he had to discard much of the material while whittling down the first chapter to a manageable length, Mr. Singh has decided to make "A Technical History of Apple's Operating Systems" freely available as a PDF
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News: Analysis: Montecito unlikely to find a home in Xserve
7/24/2006 01:29:00 PM
While the dual-core Itanium 2 unveiled by Intel last week looks to be an excellent performer, it's unlikely to appear in Apple's Xserve when the company switches to Intel-supplied processors for its server line. Jon L. Jacobi explains. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple to counter Zune with innovation
7/24/2006 12:17:00 PM
Analysts are expecting to Apple to respond to Microsoft's forthcoming Zune iPod rival with new featu... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TypeIt4Me natively supports Intel Macs
7/24/2006 11:42:00 AM
A Mac developer has released TypeIt4Me 3.0, allowing users to insert full text or picture clippings ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apps: Rubbish, Type2Tracker, OBE
7/24/2006 11:23:00 AM
Rubbish 1.3.1 ($20) allows users to manage the Mac OS X trash by scheduling times to empty it. Rubbi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Bear Stearns analyst expects Apple to respond to Microsoft’s ‘challenge’ with new iPod innovations
7/24/2006 11:05:00 AM
Bear Stearns Equity Research analyst Andrew Neff expects Apple to respond... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Dell Doesn't See Apple as Competition
7/24/2006 09:53:00 AM
Michael Dell, Dell CEO, said during a shareholder meeting that he doesn't see Apple as a competitor in the PC marketplace
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Xblaze 0.2 comes to Intel Macs
7/24/2006 09:35:00 AM
Kaintek has released Xblaze 0.2, the first Xfire client for Mac OS X, working as a plug-in for the A... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Mac mini Core Duo: The fruit takes root in the living room
7/24/2006 09:17:00 AM
Although the Mac mini has been around for more than a year, the big recent news... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple 13-Inch MacBook benchmarked: it’s fast
7/24/2006 08:23:00 AM
As the replacement for Apple's consumer-level iBook line, the new 13-inch MacBook... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
The Sims 2 Open for Business goes beta
7/24/2006 08:23:00 AM
Aspyr Media today announced that The Sims 2 Open for Business for Mac has hit beta status. The game ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Analyst sees WWDC as Mac only event
7/24/2006 07:27:00 AM
Reacting to rumors on Tuesday, an analyst for American Technology Research said it's unlikely that Apple will use its upcoming World Wide Developers Conference to introduce new music-related products. "Today, there is speculation regarding the ann... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Update: Djay 1.1.1
7/24/2006 07:11:00 AM
Djay is a Universal Binary audio application for creating mixes from a digital music collection and sharing them over a network via Bonjour, with time-stretching, pitch-shifting, two virtual turntables, AppleScript support, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
USB Power Adapter for iPod
7/24/2006 07:11:00 AM
iPod travel accessories that don't set you back more than a good meal in an airport are always welcome. Apple's iPod USB Power Adapter is big, bulky, and expensive, Griffin's solution is smaller, but ... [ Full story from MacNN | Product Reviews ]
Dell CEO takes swipes at Apple
7/24/2006 05:59:00 AM
In its annual shareholder meeting last Friday, Dell CEO Michael Dell took a few swipes at Apple, acc... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
iPodObserver - Zune a Bigger Threat to iPod Competitors
7/24/2006 05:59:00 AM
Microsoft clearly has its sights set on Apple and the iPod now that it has announced its Zune music player and download service, but the company's aim may be off
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Microsoft confirms Zune software, hardware family
7/24/2006 01:29:00 AM
iTunes meets MySpace?
Microsoft has confirmed it is developing a "family of hardware and sofftware products" under the Zune brand in a bid to win a big chunk of the portable media playback market away from Apple's iPod and its competitors.…
Apple prepping iPod with eBook capabilities?
7/23/2006 07:47:00 AM
We've gotten not one, but two bits from separate, trustworthy insiders that Apple's.... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple prepping iPod with eBook capabilites?
7/23/2006 07:29:00 AM
We've gotten not one, but two bits from separate, trustworthy insiders that Apple's.... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Michael Dell comments on Apple’s Mac, iPod, and iTunes
7/23/2006 07:11:00 AM
In a question-and-answer session during Dell's annual shareholder meeting... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Microsoft Confirms Zune Music Player
7/23/2006 03:53:00 AM
Microsoft, Friday, confirmed the existence of Zune, it's hardware and software effort to steal the digital music player throne out from under Apple. As reported by Gizmodo, Billboard magazine will... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Report: Hard Drives
7/22/2006 09:17:00 PM
NAS, all about volume size limits and workarounds with older Mac disk controllers [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Next Apple iPod to do eBooks?
7/22/2006 06:53:00 PM
Engadget claims that according to two separate "trustworthy" sources, Apple is working on incorporating electronic books into the next versions of the iPod.
We'd say the possibility is very real, since according to a source at a majo... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Virtual Windows on a Mac coming to stores
7/22/2006 02:06:00 PM
Retail stores are set to start selling Parallels' software for running Windows and Mac OS side by side on an Intel Mac. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
More touch-screen Apple patents
7/22/2006 12:17:00 PM
Yet another another touch-screen patent from Apple has surfaced, pointing to the possibility of a t... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple market share myths deconstructed
7/22/2006 09:17:00 AM
In The Apple Market Share Myth, I demonstrated how overall market share numbers can be used to suggest... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
mira 1.1 personal control for Apple Remote now available
7/22/2006 08:59:00 AM
Twisted Melon has updated 'mira,' its personal control software for the Apple Remote... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Podcast - Weekly Roundup: The Watershed Moment for Mac Marketshare
7/22/2006 07:29:00 AM
...or not? This week, a look at whether soon-to-be-announced pro-level Macs can further boost marketshare gains already underway for the Mac
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Microsoft music player to take on Apple's iPod
7/22/2006 02:23:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it plans to release a new music and entertainment player and accompanying software under the "Zune" brand this year, in a belated attempt to challenge the dominance of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod player. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Update: PCalc 3.1
7/21/2006 05:05:00 PM
The programmable scientific calculator adds extensive AppleScript support both for scripting the application itself and for writing add-on functions and unit conversions, plus other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Report: Mac Mini
7/21/2006 05:05:00 PM
Microsoft Plays Apple's Tune
7/21/2006 03:17:00 PM
Microsoft Confirms Plans for iPod Rival
7/21/2006 03:17:00 PM
Microsoft Corp. confirmed Friday it's working on music and entertainment products that are expected to compete with Apple Computer Inc.'s wildly popular iPod and iTunes music service. The Redmond-based software maker said in a statement it planned a...
[ Full story from SFGate: Top News Stories ]
News: Microsoft will release iPod rival this year
7/21/2006 02:59:00 PM
Microsoft's Zune to rival Apple's iPod
7/21/2006 02:41:00 PM
Finally goes public on plans for Zune, a new music player and associated service. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Microsoft to take on Apple's iPod with Zune products
7/21/2006 02:23:00 PM
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it is developing a new family of digital-music and entertainment products that include both hardware and software under a project called Zune, pitting it against Apple Computer Inc., maker of the wildly popular iPod.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Al Alcorn Talks Jobs' Early Days at Atari
7/21/2006 12:53:00 PM
Al Alcorn, co-founder of Atari with Nolan Bushnell, recently spoke with PodTech.net about the early days of the company, including Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' time there
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Dr. Mac: Rants & Raves - Mac User Groups Are Freakin' Awesome
7/21/2006 12:17:00 PM
This is one of my favorite weeks of the year., because I just spent 8 blissful days visiting Mac users in 4 states and the District of Columbia. So this week my Rant and my Rave is on how much I enjoy visiting Mac User Groups and how much you're missing if you're not already a member of yours
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
iPodObserver - Apple Files Another Touch-Screen Patent
7/21/2006 11:41:00 AM
Apple has filed another patent for a touch-screen interface for an iPod or other handheld device, according to an in-depth review of the published filing by AppleInsider
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
PowerPoint zero-day attack compromises data in infected Windows PCs; Mac OS X unaffected
7/21/2006 10:11:00 AM
A second Trojan used in the latest zero-day attack against Microsoft Office... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Time for a bite of Apple? Yes, analysts say
7/21/2006 09:53:00 AM
With booming MacBook sales and still-strong iPod outlook, market experts say time is ripe to buy company stock. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Avery releases free label software
7/21/2006 08:05:00 AM
Avery has released Avery Mac Label Expert, its free label creation software designed to handle the t... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Not sitting around doing nothing: ‘iPhone’ could add billions to Apple’s revenue
7/21/2006 07:29:00 AM
OmniWeb 5.5b1 Adds Intel Mac Support
7/21/2006 07:29:00 AM
The Omni Group released a Universal Binary version of its Web browser, OmniWeb, on Thursday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News: OmniWeb goes Universal
7/21/2006 05:59:00 AM
The Omni Group has begun publicly beta testing OmniWeb 5.5, the first Universal binary version of its Web browser for Mac OS X. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Analysts: Coupling of Mac and Intel Pays Off
7/20/2006 09:53:00 PM
While iPods take all the headlines, Intel-based Macs help Apple beat expectations in the third quarter. [ Full story from eWEEK Desktops & Notebooks ]
Analysts: Coupling of Mac and Intel Pays Off
7/20/2006 07:11:00 PM
While iPods take all the headlines, Intel-based Macs help Apple beat expectations in the third quarter. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Goldman Sachs upgrades Apple Computer to ‘buy’
7/20/2006 07:11:00 PM
Time for a Bite of the Apple? Yes, Say Analysts
7/20/2006 06:17:00 PM
Famously tight-lipped about new products, Apple says only that it has "exciting future iPod products" that it hopes to have on store shelves in time for the back-to-school and Christmas shopping seasons. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
News: Democracy comes to the Mac -- the game, that is
7/20/2006 04:11:00 PM
Red Marble Games has released Democracy, a new political strategy game for the Mac. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
A "Reality Check" for Apple's Q3 numbers?
7/20/2006 02:41:00 PM
Apple's strong Q3 results, along with record Mac sales, are not all what they have been touted as, a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Profit surge powers Apple shares' 12% run-up
7/20/2006 02:05:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Apple Computer Inc. shares rose nearly 12% Thursday amid enthusiasm about a 47.5% rise in third-quarter income that was fueled by increased sales of iPod digital media players and Macintosh personal computers.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Apple marketing chief nets $5.6M on stock sale
7/20/2006 01:11:00 PM
Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller is the latest company executive to reap the benefits of Apple's stock-based compensation plan. Pursuant to a trading schedule he established late last year, Schiller this m... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Other News: Financial Results Recordings
7/20/2006 11:59:00 AM
You can examine Apple's quarterly financial comments in an audio recording or a transcript of yesterday's conference call with financial analysts. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: Mac Intel Audio Dev't.
7/20/2006 11:59:00 AM
Apple Developer Connection talks about development of Intel-compatible Mac audio products. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
New: Computrace LoJack for Laptops
7/20/2006 11:59:00 AM
Absolute Software released a Mac OS X version of Computrace LoJack for Laptops, a laptop tracking system for locating and recovering lost or stolen computers [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
ML upgrades Apple, says iPhone could be near
7/20/2006 11:05:00 AM
Merrill Lynch today updated its rating on shares of Apple Computer from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $72, saying the risk-to-reward ratio of the company's stock has recently improved. In supporting the upgrade, analyst Richard Farmer offe... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apple shares surge in wake of upbeat earnings
7/20/2006 10:11:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Apple Computer Inc. shares rose as much as 13% in Thursday after the company reported a fiscal third-quarter profit that rose 47.5% from a year ago fueled by higher sales of its iPod digital media players and flagship Macintosh computers. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
A resurgent Mac gives Apple more momentum
7/20/2006 09:53:00 AM
The Mac is back. That was the prevailing theme of analysts' Thursday reactions to Apple's quarterly results.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
UBS raises Apple price target on positive outlook
7/20/2006 09:35:00 AM
Saying it's about time for a second-half rally, analysts for UBS Investment Research on Thursday raised their price target on shares of Apple Computer to $80 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. iPods numbers a relief, Macs can grow In ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
50% of Apple Retail Store customers are ‘new to Mac’
7/20/2006 08:41:00 AM
For the fiscal third quarter, Apple's revenues came in at $4.37 billion vs. $3.5 billion a year ago... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: Neo 17 touchscreen LCD released
7/20/2006 08:41:00 AM
CyberTouch has released a touchscreen 17-inch LCD display that's Mac and PC compatible. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Citigroup bullish on Apple: still time to buy
7/20/2006 08:23:00 AM
Shares of Apple Computer remain a favorite at Citigroup, where analysts on Thursday told clients it's not too late to invest in the iPod maker. In a research note, analysts Richard Gardner and Yeechang Lee said they continue to view Apple shares a... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Analyst: Apple Positioned for Strong Growth
7/20/2006 08:05:00 AM
UBS analyst Ben Reitzes was pleased with Apple Computer's earnings report on Wednesday, and thinks the company could be positioned for even more growth. Apple posted its second-highest quarterly earnings fueled by strong Mac sales, good iPod sales, and higher margins
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News: PCalc adds AppleScript support, more
7/20/2006 07:47:00 AM
TLA Systems has released an update to its scientific calculator application PCalc. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Merrill upgrades AAPL on iPhone talk
7/20/2006 07:11:00 AM
On the heels of its second best quarter ever and record Mac sales, Merrill Lynch has upgraded Apple ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
PCalc 3.1 Gets AppleScript Support
7/20/2006 06:53:00 AM
TLA Systems announced the immediate availability of PCalc 3.1 on Thursday. PCalc is a scientific calculator application that supports hexadecimal, octal and binary calculations, RPN, programmable functions, and more
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Merrill Lynch ups Apple rating to ‘buy’; UBS raises Apple target to $80
7/20/2006 06:17:00 AM
Merrill Lynch has upped Apple Computer (AAPL) to "Buy" from "Neutral" citing... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
CORRECT: Pfizer, Honeywell, and Apple in the spotlight
7/20/2006 06:17:00 AM
U.S. stock market futures were pointing to another advance Thursday after the last session's rate-hope inspired rally, with some strong results from Pfizer Inc., Apple Computer and Motorola providing some cheer.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Apple shares zoom 12% in premarket trading
7/20/2006 06:17:00 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Apple Computer Inc. jumped as much as 12% in premarket trades Thursday after the technology giant posted a 47.5% gain in fiscal third-quarter profit, boosted by sales of its iPod digital-media players and flagship Macintosh computers. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Apple Q3: Second best earnings in history
7/20/2006 05:59:00 AM
Updated Apple posted a profit of $472 million (54 cents per share) on revenue of $4.37 billion for its fiscal 2006 third quarter, the company announced Wednesday. The numbers compare favorably to the year-ago period.
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
Apple, Allstate, Baxter, Dow Jones, Intel, Motorola set to move
7/20/2006 05:59:00 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Apple, Allstate, Baxter, Dow Jones, Intel, Motorola, Playboy, Rambus and Yum.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
TMO Full Coverage: Apple Q3 Quarterly Results
7/20/2006 05:23:00 AM
The Mac Observer offered extensive coverage of Apple's Q3 2005 quarterly results Wednesday, including the following stories:
U.S. stock futures extend gains; Apple shares rise 10%
7/20/2006 04:47:00 AM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock market futures were pointing to another advance Thursday after the last session's rate-hope inspired rally, with some strong results from Apple Computer, Motorola and Nokia providing some cheer. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
WWDC surprise: Apple to announce iTunes movie rentals
7/20/2006 03:10:00 AM
Exclusive With three weeks until Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, Think Secret has learned that CEO Steve Jobs will use his keynote address to announce the debut of movie rentals through the iTunes Music Store.
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
TMO Reports - Apple on Cell Phones: "We're Not Sitting Around Doing Nothing"
7/20/2006 02:23:00 AM
Apple is not "sitting around doing nothing," when it comes to cell phones, according to Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer. The comments came during Apple's Q3 conference call with analysts Wednesday.
Apple retail sees strong traffic, sales
7/19/2006 11:23:00 PM
Helped by strong sales of its laptops, Apple's retail segment helped the company achieve its second ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Strong sales, high margins help Apple beat Street
7/19/2006 11:23:00 PM
During its fiscal third quarter, Apple Computer sold 1.3 million Macs -- and 8.1 million iPods -- generating $472 million in earnings. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Intel Macs, iPods Boost Apple Profit 48%
7/19/2006 07:29:00 PM
The company calls the results the second-best quarterly revenue in its history. Sales of Macs and iPods account for a net profit of $472 million. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
IDC: Apple Mac attained 4.8% U.S. market share in Q2 06
7/19/2006 05:41:00 PM
The worldwide PC market continued to grow at a healthy pace in the second quarter of 2006 [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
iPodObserver - Apple on Cell Phones: "We're Not Sitting Around Doing Nothing"
7/19/2006 05:23:00 PM
Apple is not "sitting around doing nothing," when it comes to cell phones, according to Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer. The comments came during Apple's Q3 conference call with analysts Wednesday.
Gadget Makers Set Sights on Holiday Shopping Season
7/19/2006 05:23:00 PM
Unlike recent years, when devices like Apple's iPod, satellite radios or digital cameras lured shoppers into stores, there appears to be few new "wow" gadgets to entice consumers to crack open their wallets. [ Full story from eWEEK Desktops & Notebooks ]
TMO Reports - IDC: Apple's U.S. Market Share Up to 4.8% in Q2
7/19/2006 05:05:00 PM
On the heels of the news that Apple's computer sales were up 12% over the year-ago period, IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker showed on Wednesday that the company's market share in the U.S. reached 4.8% last quarter, up from 4.4% a year ago. That was good for fourth on the list of top vendors, although Apple failed to crack the top five worldwide
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Gartner: Apple Mac hit 4.6% U.S. market share in Q2 06
7/19/2006 04:48:00 PM
Driven by price cuts, worldwide PC shipments totaled 54.9 million units in the second quarter of 2006... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Notes from Apple's Q306 financial conference call
7/19/2006 04:48:00 PM
Apple on Wednesday announced financial results for its fiscal 2006 third quarter ended July 1, 2006, posting revenue of $4.37 billion and a net quarterly profit of $472 million, or $.54 per diluted share. The quarter represents Apple's second highest... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Intel, Qualcomm fall; eBay, Apple higher following results
7/19/2006 04:29:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology heavyweights dominated late-trading action Wednesday, highlighted by a fall in Intel Corp. shares after the world's largest chipmaker reported its weakest quarterly results since 2004, and a rise in eBay Inc. stock after the company's quarterly earnings were in line with Wall Street estimates.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
News: Apple Q3 Financials - Live Update
7/19/2006 04:29:00 PM
Macworld has provided live coverage of Apple's phone call with financial analysts to discuss its FY 2006 Q3 results. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
TMO Reports - Apple By the Numbers: Laptops Up Sequentially, iPod Off
7/19/2006 03:53:00 PM
An examination of Apple's sales breakdown for last quarter shows that, while iPod sales were up dramatically on a year-over-year basis, they were down slightly compared to the previous quarter. In addition, while desktop Mac sales were down both sequentially and year-over-year, laptop Mac sales were up dramatically in both comparisons
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple's Mac sales rise 12 percent
7/19/2006 02:41:00 PM
Apple Computer, which released its third quarter results on Wednesday, said sales of its Mac computer line rose 12 percent, fueled primarily by the company's new Intel-based product lines. During the three month period ended June, Apple shipped 1,... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Mac sales up 12 percent as Apple profits soar
7/19/2006 02:41:00 PM
iPod sales during quarter weren't as bad as some feared, and Mac sales might have grown faster than overall PC market. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Apple Q3 2006 Conference Call notes
7/19/2006 02:05:00 PM
Live notes taken during Apple’s conference call discussing Q3 06 financial results... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Steve Jobs the blogger? Not!
7/19/2006 12:53:00 PM
Blog: It was inevitable. Apple CEO Steve Jobs had to take a public crack at his former mentor and friend and former Apple CEO John Sculley.And... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Intel, eBay, Apple, Motorola set to report results after the bell
7/19/2006 12:35:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Intel Corp., eBay Inc. and Apple Computer Corp. will grab investors' attention in after-hours trading Wednesday as the big-name technology companies are set to post their financial reports.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
TheStreet.com posts earnings preview video for Apple Computer
7/19/2006 11:59:00 AM
Robert Martorana takes a closer look at the "iPod Halo Effect" and more ... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Gadget Makers Set Sights on Holiday Shopping Season
7/19/2006 11:41:00 AM
Unlike recent years, when devices like Apple's iPod, satellite radios or digital cameras lured shoppers into stores, there appears to be few new "wow" gadgets to entice consumers to crack open their wallets. [ Full story from eWEEK Wireless ]
iPod accessory makers come up with some very odd products
7/19/2006 11:23:00 AM
The early, runaway success of Apple Computer's iPod has spawned a whole ecosystem of third-party suppliers... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Braff drafts Coldplay, Apple for "Last Kiss"
7/19/2006 11:05:00 AM
NEW YORK (Billboard) - As he did for the Grammy-winning soundtrack to 2004's "Garden State," actor/director Zach Braff has rounded up a range of rock acts for the soundtrack to his new film, "The Last Kiss." [ Full story from Reuters: Entertainment ]
Adobe LightRoom Beta for Windows
7/19/2006 10:47:00 AM
Up until today the Beta of Adobe's new digital photography application, Lightroom, was Mac only. Adobe has now posted the Windows beta of Lightroom free for anyone to download and test (note that if you haven't previously you will need to set up a userid at Adobe). Lightroom is a workflow and editting application which takes all of the useful photography related stuff from Photoshop and combines this with a sophisticated importation, browsing and organizational front-end. [ Full story from Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) ]
Investors Interested in Apple's Report on iPod Sales
7/19/2006 10:29:00 AM
When Apple reports on its third-quarter earnings later today, investors will be paying close attention to what the company says about the health of iPod sales
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Copy and Delete at the Same Time
7/19/2006 10:11:00 AM
Normally, when you drag the icon of a file from one drive to another, your Mac will make a copy of that file on the second drive and leave the original on the first drive. But there’s a way to have your Mac copy the file to the new drive and delete it from the original drive at the same time. Here’s how. [Jul 19, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Results, iPod details to share Apple spotlight
7/19/2006 09:35:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - When Apple Computer Inc. reports fiscal third-quarter results after the market closes Wednesday, investors will be paying close attention to what the company does - or doesn't -- say about the next version of its wildly-popular iPod digital media player.
[ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Notes and Tips: Browser Compatibility
7/19/2006 09:17:00 AM
"His statement to me was the reason that Safari and some other Mac browsers cannot access sites is because they lack support for the 'Mozilla/Gecko XMLHttpRequest object', which emulates MS Active X "XMLHTTP" object." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iPod Photo Liberator v1.0 Released
7/19/2006 09:17:00 AM
Zelek Software has released iPod Photo Liberator v1.0 for Mac OS X and Windows. This application allows one to easily copy photos from an iPod to a computer, filling a missing feature of iTunes and... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Report: Apple Preparing Movie Rentals
7/19/2006 09:17:00 AM
Think Secret is reporting that Apple is preparing to expand iTunes beyond music and television into the realm of movies. (BetaNews) [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
New site offers Apple product database
7/19/2006 08:41:00 AM
An avid Apple fan has launched Designed in California, a new reference site for Apple products. The ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Wall Street focused on Macs over iPods as Apple releases third quarter results today
7/19/2006 08:05:00 AM
A small, handheld music player was responsible for vaulting one of the computer industry's most storied... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Report: Apple Preparing Movie Rentals
7/19/2006 08:05:00 AM
Think Secret is reporting that Apple is preparing to expand iTunes beyond music and television into the realm of movies. (BetaNews) [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
MaxUpgrades unveils maxSleeves II
7/19/2006 08:05:00 AM
MaxUpgrades has unveiled maxSleeves II, a new impact-resistant carrying sleeve for Apple's MacBook a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
MaxSleeves II for MacBook product line
7/19/2006 07:47:00 AM
MaxUpgrades has unveiled maxSleeves II, a new impact-resistant carrying sleeve for Apple's MacBook a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
'Mid 2006' iMac Revision? [Updated]
7/19/2006 07:45:00 AM
A couple of industrious readers have noticed that Apple's iMac support site was recently updated to include a product manual for a "Mid 2006" iMac. The manual does not appear to differ much, if at all from the current iMac manual, and does not list ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Computrace LoJack Available for Mac Laptops
7/19/2006 07:29:00 AM
Absolute Software announced the immediate availability of Computrace LoJack for Laptops for the Mac on Wednesday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Beta: PGP Desktop 9.5 Public Beta
7/19/2006 06:35:00 AM
This beta of the PGP security software is a Universal Binary and adds Mac interface improvements, encryption of entire non-boot volume hard disks for Mac OS X, and other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
News: Sandvox 1.0.3 fixes bugs, adds new localizations
7/19/2006 05:23:00 AM
Sandvox, Karelia's visual Web page editor for Mac OS X, has been improved with and had performance enhancements made with its new 1.0.3 release. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple hoping Mac attack lifts quarterly earnings
7/19/2006 04:29:00 AM
With stagnant iPod shipments, analysts are looking for a Mac revival to keep Apple's financial results on a torrid pace. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Future iPods to morph into games consoles?
7/19/2006 02:23:00 AM
Rumour mill spins on alleged Nintendo, Nvidia deals
An analyst has claimed Nvidia has won the contract to supply Apple with graphics chips for future video-centric iPods. The claim comes as another, less reputable source alleged upcoming iPods will play old Nintendo games.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - iPod ]Adobe releases Lightroom beta for Windows
7/19/2006 01:11:00 AM
Test program for high-end photo editing software isn't just for Mac OS X users anymore. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Virtual Windows on a Mac coming to stores
7/18/2006 09:39:00 PM
Retail stores are set to start selling Parallels' software for running Windows and Mac OS side by side on an Intel Mac. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Captain FTP 4.5 Fixes Bugs
7/18/2006 09:35:00 PM
Xnet Communications has issued Captain FTP 4.5, an update that fixes a number of bugs, including private key generation for SFTP, the inability of auto transfers to automatically start, occasional crashes during startup, and more. It's a free update for registered users. The full software is US$25, or $34 with 12 months of upgrade protection. Mac OS X v10.2 or higher is required
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Washington Times: If you want a stylish, great, capable portable, buy an Apple MacBook
7/18/2006 05:05:00 PM
It may not be the most economic way of field testing equipment, but lugging a laptop computer... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Kerio announces Universal Mail Server for Mac OS X
7/18/2006 04:29:00 PM
Kerio Technologies today announced it has launched a Universal version of Kerio MailServer 6.2... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Nvidia to help power next-gen video iPod
7/18/2006 03:53:00 PM
Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. has beat out Broadcom Corp. in a major design win for Apple Computer's next-generation video iPod product line, according to one Wall Street analyst. "Based on our analysis, we believe Nvidia is designed into the n... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Nvidia to supply chips for video iPod
7/18/2006 03:35:00 PM
Nvidia will reportedly manufacture the video chips in the next version of Apple's next-generation vi... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Missing Sync 2.5 supports Windows Mobile
7/18/2006 03:17:00 PM
Mark/Space is shipping The Missing Sync 2.5 for Windows Mobile, offering Mac users the ability to co... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Nvidia To Produce Video iPod Multimedia Chip?
7/18/2006 03:17:00 PM
Nvidia may have beaten out Broadcom for the contract to supply Apple with next-generation "true video iPod" chips, according to EE Times.
"Based on our analysis, we believe Nvidia is designed into the next-generation vPod socket at th... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]