Apple has announced a 27'' inch display iMac. Apple's new desktop also comes in a 21.5'' model and are available in options such as 3GHz Core 2 Duo processors or the latest Quad-Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 16GBs of RAM, up to 2TBs of storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a choice of Nvidia or ATI graphics.
Apple has announced the Magic Mouse featuring the same Multi-Touch technology first introduced on the revolutionary iPhone. Magic Mouse is the world's first Multi-Touch mouse. Click anywhere, scroll in any direction, and swipe through images on its smooth, seamless top shell. It works wirelessly using Bluetooth, so you don't have to worry about cables or adapters cluttering your workspace. And built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way you want.
Here is the iPhone ELITE born by Mat Brady . Brady wants to drop his Nokia N95 but the iPhone needs a physical keyboard, a good camera, more storage for him to consider it.
Apple has filed a patent called Swipe Gestures for Touch Screen Keyboards. According to the document, the new system would allow for simple finger gestures like swipes to the left or right to control basic functions of text editing.
MacRumors reports that the iPhone Nano picture is "consistent with previously released case designs for the rumored device."
It seems the "iPhone Nano" is the rumor that is going take the spotlight ahead of this year's Macworld, and while MacRumors is publishing these photos and rumors, we have some serious doubts about the likelihood of such a device.
Apple® has introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.
In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries--Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US--on July 1
"Just one year after launching the iPhone, we're launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. " iPhone 3G supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right out of the box, runs the incredible third party apps created with the iPhone SDK, and will be available in more than 70 countries around the world this year."
iPhone 3G gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. iPhone 3G supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds. The new iPhone 3G also makes it easier to multi-task with simultaneous voice and data communications, so with iPhone 3G you can browse the web, get map directions, or check your email while you are on a call.
iPhone 3G includes the new iPhone 2.0 software with both the iPhone SDK and key enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide over-the-air push email, contact and calendar syncing as well as remote wipe and Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to corporate networks. The iPhone SDK allows developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone's groundbreaking Multi-Touch™ user interface, animation technology, accelerometer and GPS technology on the world's most advanced mobile platform.
iPhone 3G includes the new App Store, providing iPhone users with native applications in a variety of categories including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so you can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly. Some applications are even free and the App Store notifies you when application updates are available. The App Store will be available in 62 countries at launch.
Additional features available with the iPhone 2.0 software include the ability to do real-time mapping and track your progress with GPS technology, mass move and delete multiple email messages, search for contacts, access a new scientific calculator, turn on parental control restrictions for specified content, save images directly from a web page or email them to your iPhone and easily transfer them back to your photo library on your Mac® or PC. iPhone 3G delivers an amazing 10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G, with up to 5 to 6 hours of web browsing, up to 7 hours for video playback and up to 24 hours for audio playback.
iPhone 3G takes advantage of MobileMe™, a new Internet service that pushes email, contacts, and calendars from an online "cloud" to native applications on iPhone, iPod® touch, Macs and PCs. With MobileMe email, messages are pushed instantly to iPhone, removing the need to manually check email and wait for downloads, and push keeps contacts and calendars continuously up-to-date so changes made on one device are automatically updated on other devices. With iPhone, you can even snap a photo and post it directly to a MobileMe Gallery to share with friends and family.
iPhone 3G will be available in the US on July 11 for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail stores and requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers. iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes® 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers. For further information about iPhone 3G pricing and availability in the US and internationally, visit www.apple.com/iphone.
*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.
**Based on iPhone 3G (8GB) and first generation iPhone (8GB) purchases. Requires new two year AT&T rate plan, sold separately.
Apple® has introduced MobileMe™, a new Internet service that delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars from the MobileMe service in the "cloud" to native applications on iPhone™, iPod® touch, Macs and PCs.
According toGizmodo, Apple will launch their 3G iPhone at the WWDC Keynote on June 9th. The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch.
The 3G iPhone will no longer be available at a fixed price point--at least in some countries, and its launch will also bring new sales policies.
With the new non-exclusive iPhone deals , Apple has inked with wireless carriers in Asia, India, Italy, Australia, Singapore and Canada, analysts speculate Apple will reach its 10 million iphone global goal.
Stuff.tv claims that the Nike+ system will "definitely" extend beyond the iPod nano to support the iPhone and iPod touch. The setup would take advantage of WiFi and eventually 3G.
Apple's MacBook Air is a hit with customers in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, Ars Technica report . Those cities are reportedly out of stock.
Some customers are spending $3,100 on the MacBook Air edition with a solid-state hard drive rather than waiting for a $1,800 standard edition.
Axiotron has updated their slate-style tablet Mac that enables users to draw and write directly on the screen.
Modbook features include 2.1 GHz or 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors , 120GB or 160GB 5400-rpm hard drives, digital pen support, a magnesium alloy body and an integrated 24x DVD Combo drive or 8x DVD SuperDrive.
Apple's chief operating officer Timothy Cookdescribed the iPhone as "a platform not a product" at the annual Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium.
A complaint filed Massachusetts accuses Apple of violating a patent for a basic call display system reports AppleInsider.
Romek Figa, claims that "certain Apple telephones" use technology at the heart of a 1990 patent that describes a system which displays both the phone number of an inbound call.
O2 will launch Apple's iPhone in Ireland on March 14. €399 for the 8GB model and €499 for 16GB. Contracts start at 175 minutes a month with 1GB of data transfer.
With Apple's next event scheduled for March 6th, gossips are speculating about what is due. Apple gives this much "iPhone software roadmap" and "exciting new enterprise features."
Apple has updated the MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo processors (running at up to 2.6GHz with 6MB of shared L2 cache), larger hard drives (up to 300GB), and 2GB of memory standard in most models. They also include the latest NVIDIA graphics processors -- with up to 512MB of video memory -- and an innovative Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air.
Available immediately, the new MacBook Pro start at $1,999.
Best Buy has reportedly revealed through their inventory tracking system, three new MacBook Pro models due on the 10th. MacRumors.com claims they received inventory snapshots of three new SKUs. These new SKUs are the same price points as the current MacBook Pro models - $1999, $2499, and $2799.
The death of a 19-year old man was caused byApple's iPod, police near Salt Lake City, Utah believe.
The teen - Nathan Lebaron - was seen walking along railway tracks singing loudly and swinging his arms when he was struck by a train and killed, says The Salt Lake City Tribune.
An Apple iPod was found close to the scene where Lebaron died.
Apple's iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499. It joins the 8GB model for $399. And the iPod touch now comes in a new 32GB model for $499. It joins the 16GB and 8GB models for $399 and $299, respectively.
According to T3, the upcoming iPhone 1.1.3 firmware could see multiple texts and cut and paste on the iphone.
MacScoop says firmware 1.1.3 will drop during Macworld. The new software will finally allow iPhone uses to cut and paste texts and actually send more than one message.
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu citing sources say Apple is set to begin shipping some of its computers with support for the Blu-ray next-generation DVD format.
"We believe this is a key announcement as current Macs ship with the DVD format and Sony gains a strong ally in Blu-ray," the analyst told clients. He added that Disney, for which Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is a Director, is a firm supporter of Blu-ray, while rival Microsoft Corp. has placed most of its eggs in the HD-DVD basket
A new Applepatent reveals plans for a "dynamic keyboard" design. According to patent drawings each key would be an OLED display, that displays any image, letter or icons
New patent has revealed that Apple could launch an iMac-like docking station boosting the rumor of an ultraportable notebook. The patent describes an base station with the same ports and connectivity as the current iMac, but with a large slot for the ultraportable MacBook to dock into on the side.
The Mu-Bot (short for Music-Bot) from Segatoys and Avex Entertainment hands serve as ear phones and the cord can be reeled inside the bot's tiny body. You can wear the Mu-bot around your neck or have it stand next to your iPod (or any other MP3 player). A cute iPod and MP3 player companion that will brighten your day.
BGR claims that Apple is launching a record label with Jay-Z, reports Gizmodo.
BGR says this is from a high-up person attached to Jay, and it's said to be a go! Jay is supposedly totally into the business model, and really wants this to happen.
As the lead up to Macworld 2008 approaches, Mac gossip should be plentiful. According to Macrumors the ultraportable Macbook will a have Multitouch trackpad and external optical.
Sound Machine, is a pretty dock for the iPhone created by a company called Audio Jibe.
Robert Brunner, one of the Apple design folk between 1989 and 1996 heads Audio Jibe.The Sound Machine communicates with an iPhone via Bluetooth, but it also plays back DVDs and hooks up to Internet radio stations with Wi-Fi. Launches next year Gizmodo reports
Apple has sold over two million copies of Mac OS X Leopard since its release on Friday, far outpacing the first-weekend sales of Mac OS X Tiger, which was previously the most successful OS release in Apple’s history.
Mac fans arrived at the number by subtracting the number of iPhones activated on AT&T from the number of iPhones sold total - which is 250k, Gizmodo reports.
Gizmodo , Japan shares the goodness of Apple's new store in Ginza, Japan
Nope, there's no button to call the elevator, and once you get in, there's no way to tell it where you want to go. You get no control in this elevator; you're just along for the ride. Both elevators simply go up and down the four-story store, stopping at every floor.
According to SMARTOFFICE, Apple is planning version 2 of the iPhone for Macworld San Francisco'
Apple has already spoken to their manufacturing partners in Asia about the next generation of the iPhone with SmartOffice being told that major software and hardware changes are expected to be introduced to cater for non US markets such as Europe, Asia and Australia.
Among the new capabilities will be GPS and expanded WiFi capability as well as the ability to sync with email servers.
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The company offers a complete line of color Mac Pros to your specs, with tinted keyboard and Cinema Display to match
AlumaMax uses anodizing, a durable, attractive coating that utilizes electric current to oxidize the surface of the aluminum. The process produces a sleek metallic finish that cannot be achieved with paint. AlumaMax services feature vibrant colors similar to much of the iPod line - an option previously not available on Apple’s “Pro” level systems.
$50 for a keyboard colorization, $349 to color up your Mac Pro or G5, and up to $4600 for a color 8-core Mac Pro.
Apple Inc. has updated the minimum system requirements for its next-generation Leopard operating system to exclude 800MHz PowerPC-based Macs, AppleInsider reports.
Developer documentation reveals that the software would require "an Intel processor or a PowerPC G4 (800MHz or faster) or G5 processor."
According to people familiar with the matter, engineers for the company recently determined that Leopard installs on 800MHz PowerPC G4 systems ran "too slow."
The iPhone will be available from the beginning of November, costs 269 pounds and is available on O2 . iPhone lovers will need to sign an 18-month contract reports T3 .
Apple has announced the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. You can wirelessly browse, search, preview, purchase, and download songs or albums to your iPhone or iPod touch; then immediately listen to your new music after it downloads.
Once you get back to your Mac or PC, iTunes automatically recognizes the new music and syncs it with your existing library.
The new iPod touch features built-in Wi-Fi networking and a multi-touch user interface that makes it easy to find all of your music, video, and other digital content.
Apple has confirmed that it'll ship the iPhone to a few major countries by Q4 2007. According to engadget UK, France and Germany will most likely get the iPhone. Multiple carriers will carry the iPhone. The rest of Europe will have to wait until 2008.
Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended June 30, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $5.41 billion and net quarterly profit of $818 million, or $.92 per diluted share.
Apple shipped 1,764,000 Macintosh computers, representing 33 percent growth over the year-ago quarter and exceeding the previous company record for quarterly Mac shipments by over 150,000. The Company also sold 9,815,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 21 percent growth over the year-ago quarter.
Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO said “iPhone is off to a great start—we hope to sell our one-millionth iPhone by the end of its first full quarter of sales—and our new product pipeline is very strong.”
The AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone helps ensure you won’t miss a call, a beat, or a turn. The AppleCare Protection Plan for iPhone extends your repair coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone. Whether you use iPhone with a Mac or a PC, just one phone call can help resolve most issues
The iPhone Bluetooth Headset features a single button that lets you make and receive phone calls simply and intuitively. And it delivers up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 72 hours of standby time thanks to its built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. An iPhone Dual Dock and iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable are also included..
Also includes the iPhone Dual Dock and iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable.
Shares of Apple fell 4 percent on Tuesday after AT&T issued initial subscriber numbers for customers of Apple's iPhone that were below analyst estimates reports Eweek
AT&T, said it signed up 146,000 iPhone customers as subscribers in the first two days of iPhone sales. Pacific Crest analyst Andy Hargreaves said that while iPhone sales figures for coming months would be more telling than the first few days, AT&T's number had disappointed investors as some analysts estimated sales "north of 500,000."
The New York Times reports that security firm Independent Security Evaluators has discovered the first flaw in iPhone's security.
Independent Security Evaluators's principal security expert and ex-NSA agent Dr. Charles A. Miller says
Once you did manage to find a hole, you were in complete control.
According to NYT's John Schwartz:
the site injected a bit of code into the iPhone that then took over the phone. The phone promptly followed instructions to transmit a set of files to the attacking computer that included recent text messages -- including one that had been sent to the reporter's cellphone moments before -- as well as telephone contacts and e-mail addresses
The iLive iHT3817DT is a new Flat Panel Docking System for the iPod.
This flat-panel speaker bar is a magnetically shielded, 2.1-channel speaker system with dual built-in subwoofers. Other features include AM/FM radio with presets, a backlit LCD display and clock and four equalizer presets. Priced at $300.
Apple has filed a patent for the design of a new Mouse that has a multi-touch surface covering its entire body. The design incorporates a sensing surface that can be programmed to interact with objects and shapes on screen replicating the idea of multi-touch screens.
Gossips (German magazine Focus) claim that Apple will be making in-car system for Mercedes.
Mercedes will exclusively offer the new Apple set for six months. On an introduction on the market presumably 2009 are to be counted. Unclear it is still whether Apple - similar as with iPhone - on Google will trust maps as navigation aid.
Expect tons of iPhone clones to pop up over the next few years, here is one from China featuring a 2 Megapixel camera , 2 SIM-Cards, WAP browser, 64MB of built-in memory, 256 MB micro SD Card, Stereo speak, USB-connector and removable battery.
A new email claims the iPhone will require users to have an iTunes Store account. Some gossips want to know why, while others see no problem as its free to sign up for iTunes account.
"To set up your iPhone, you'll need an account with Apple's iTunes Store," the e-mail says. "If you already have an iTunes account, make sure you know your account name and password. If you don't have an account, you should set one up now to save time later."
3 million iPhones ready for the launch, 40 million iPhones in 2009
Last week an analyst claimed Apple would ship 4 million iPhones by the end of 2007, Businessweek adds to the claim, saying Apple will have 3 million iPhones ready for the launch on June 29.
Merrill Lynch, predicts, Apple Inc. will ship four million iPhones in 2007, followed by 12 million in 2008. Merrill Lynch warns that component suppliers for the iPhone are unlikely to see a boost in their revenues in the short-term, but in the long-term, the iPhone may help drive demand for higher-end handsets which should help suppliers.
According to a recent report from In-Stat, despite a rapid increase in the number of multimedia-capable phones, US wireless subscribers have not yet been persuaded to take advantage of these capabilities. However, if Apple can deliver on the hype, it would changes the underlying dynamics of the market, and may give a significant boost to all wireless carriers.
In a chat with the New York Times,an Apple execs reveals the company's gritters regarding the impending iPhone launch:
"The anticipation, which is intense even by Jobsian standards, has led to some quiet, behind-the-scenes anxiety at Apple. Some Apple executives worry privately that expectations for the one-button phones may be too high and that first-generation buyers will end up disappointed."
Apple fans are still crying over the no 3G fact for the Apple iPhone, so much so - that gossips are giving a half smile over this Gizmodo report
According to an AT&T employee who works on Operations spilling to Gizmodo, AT&T is beefing up of its EDGE throughput, latency and coverage in anticipation of the iPhone. The operation, internally referenced as "Fine Edge" will continue until June 15th, and has been going on for as many as 6 weeks.
Apple conceals buyer data in DRM-free iTunes tracks
TUAW is warning users about sharing their DRM free files downloaded from iTunes. According to the tech site, your account information is embedded into that m4a music file.
TRY
1. Launch Terminal. You'll need to be comfortable at the command line to perform this check.
2. Navigate to one of your iTunes plus downloads. If you have a US iTunes account, you can download the iTunes plus "Ooh La" single of the week.
3. Use the UNIX "strings" command to look at the text in your data and grep to search for your name. e.g.
strings 01\ Ooh\ La.m4a | grep name
Alternatively, open all the strings in TextEdit:
strings 01\ Ooh\ La.m4a | open -f.
iPhone features a 2-megapixel camera and a photo management application that goes far beyond anything on a phone today. Sync photos from your PC or Mac, and you’re ready to browse or email them with the flick of a finger.
Security researcher Dino Dai Zovi is set to upset an army of Mac fans. Dino Dai Zovi has shocked tech gossips by claiming Microsoft's Windows Vista beats Mac OS X 10.4 when it comes to vulnerabilities reports Gizmodo
"I have found the code quality, at least in terms of security, to be much better overall in Vista than Mac OS X 10.4. It is obvious from observing affected components in security patches that Microsoft's Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) has resulted in fewer vulnerabilities in newly written code. I hope that more software vendors follow their lead in developing proactive software security development methodologies."
Dino the winner of a prize for his MacBook hijack adds
I recommend that Mac users make their primary user a non-admin account, use a separate keychain for important passwords, and store sensitive documents in a separate encrypted disk image. I think these are fairly straightforward steps that many users can take to better protect their sensitive information on their computer.
SlingPlayer for Mac v1.0 is available. Mac SlingPlayer for Slingbox customers allows users to view their home TV or Apple TV on their Apple Macintosh desktop or notebook computer.
SlingPlayer for Mac, Version 1.0, includes photo-realistic remote controls as well as the ability to program favorite channels with a full range of viewing modes all leveraging the iconic Mac(R) OS look and feel. Available in the U.S. and Canada, the SlingPlayer for Mac supports all Slingbox hardware and can be downloaded free of charge directly from Sling Media:
Hardmac claims to be receiving complaints from Apple lovers , who say the battery on the 17" MacBook Pro is swelling - pointing to a possible defective series of batteries.
I am the system administrator of a research lab and I have been facing the "swelling battery" issue. among 4 MacBook Pro 17" Core Duo ordered, three of them had swelling battery, and should be replaced. The first sign of the problem that will lead latter on to the swelling syndrome is the random shunt-down of the notebook when running on battery. sometimes, it can also be identified by a lower reactivity of the trackpad, due to the pressure of the swelling battery.
Engadget mobile has an internal AT&T iPhone Q&A document, not much revealed but hey its about the iPhone.
Highlights
* With an iPhone you'll have access to Cingular's MyAccount via the device as well as via iTunes.
* There will be iPhone specific service plans.
* "... no subsidies are being offered on the phone at this time."
* They will "allow" out of contract customers to sign up for two more years to get an iPhone.
Apple plans to gradually add new software features and applications to its iPhone and Apple TV products free of charge, providing its customers with the "greatest possible experience."
"We are taking this bold step to leverage what we do best," chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer said during a conference call with analysts and members of the media. He added that some of the new iPhone applications will be brand new.
Oppenheimer implied that the new features and applications would be made available through automatic software updates to both iPhone and Apple TV.
To pay for the features, Apple will document iPhone and Apple TV income through a subscription based accounting model, in which income will be distributed over a 24-month period. Payments from AT&T/Cingular will be reported on a quarterly basis.
IP Innovation is suing Apple in Marshall, Texas over its use of an OS interface. IP Innovation claims Apple is selling OS X with "workspaces provided by an object-based user interface that appear to share windows and other display objects." The patent in question dates back to 1984
Apple has announced its Second Quarter Results , as expected thanks to the iPod, Apple is really rich. Across the board the company is on the upswing.
Apple shipped 1,517,000 Macintosh computers and 10,549,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 36 percent growth in Macs and 24 percent growth in iPods over the year-ago quarter.
"The Mac is clearly gaining market share, with sales growing 36 percent - more than three times the industry growth rate,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re very excited about the upcoming launch of iPhone in late June, and are also hard at work on some other amazing new products in our pipeline."
"We are very pleased to report the most profitable March quarter in Apple’s history," said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. "Looking ahead to the third fiscal quarter of 2007, we expect revenue of about $5.1 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $.66."
Macnn is reporting that customers hoping to get Blu-ray with iMacs will have to wait until 2008.
According to a report put out by China’s HKEPC this past weekend, Intel won’t be officially supporting Blu-ray until the second quarter of 2008. That’s when Intel will introduce Eaglelake, replacing their current Bearlake chipset. Intel’s Eaglelake slide which HKEPC presented, displays Eaglelake’s noted upcoming features.
Our source also confirmed from Foxconn/Hon Hai that "it does not look feasible that Apple will be able to ship units out in May to make the shipping date in the US (June), so expect units to trickle by end of June or early July." I'm not a fan of "trickling" myself, although I can't deny that it wasn't fully expected—this is Apple we're talking about here, after all. So what are we talking, in terms of availability? "It is doubtful they will have enough units on hand to meet the demand."
Microsoft's Asia-Pacific chief, Chris Sorenson has slammed Apple's iPhone as 'irrelevant'.
"It's a great music phone, and I'm sure it will be fantastic and have an interesting user interface," Microsoft's Asia-Pacific head of smartphone strategy Chris Sorenson told press during a recent visit to Australia.
"However, it's a closed device that you cannot install applications on, and there's no support for Office documents. If you're an enterprise and want to roll out line of business applications, it's just not an option. Even using it as a heavy messaging device will be a challenge," the executive added.
Tech analyst Shaw Wu believes Vodafone will be the European carrier for Apple's iPhone .
Wu cites Vodafone's 200 million subscribers across the continent, plus their broad coverage and investment in new technology as the reason for his claim.
DLO has announced the DLO Jam Jacket case featuring cord management. Built for the 30GB iPod with video, the lint-free silicone case adds a strong, gripable layer of protection to your iPod, plus cord management for your headphones.
Slaudiolab has announced plans to launch RS-200BD, a new Bluetooth audio transmitter accessory aimed that the army of iPod owners. Attach to any compatible iPod dock connector, and get stereo audio over Bluetooth. The SRS-200BD comes with SRS WOW HD audio enhancement technology.
American Technology analyst Shaw Wu citing sources indicate that a mail-in rebate or carrier subsidy for iPhone of $50-150 is under serious consideration by the Cupertino-based electronics firm.
"We are hearing rebates of $50-150 that will be offered by AT&T to lower the price points for iPhone (currently $499 for 4 GB and $599 for 8 GB) and to entice customers to sign longer term voice and data contracts," the analyst wrote. "From AT&T's perspective, a rebate is a great marketing tool and small sacrifice to make to entice a customer to sign up for 2-year voice and data cell phone plans that cost about $75-100 per month (before taxes and fees), meaning $1800-2400 in 'guaranteed' bi-annual revenue."
Within the iPhone nearing its release date, Chinese manufacturers are getting in early on the iPhone accessories market. These two iPhone cases were spotted at the Hong Kong Electronics and Components Fair looking for distribution.
Apple has unveiled Final Cut Studio 2. Final Cut Studio 2 delivers new creative tools designed expressly for editors.
Final Cut Studio 2 includes Final Cut Pro 6, Motion 3, Soundtrack Pro 2, Compressor 3, and DVD Studio Pro 4.2. Final Cut Studio 2 also introduces Color, a professional color grading and finishing application for ensuring consistent color and creating signature looks.
arstechnica. points to a new patent that hints Apple TV 2.0.
The patent is for a "Multi-media center for computing systems" and describes a system involving a central multimedia hardware hub that can make use of a number of external "modules," all controlled through a centralized menu system on the device.
GRO Design is showing off a steamy new Portable Speaker/ bag for the iPod
Designed as an iPod/MP3 player accessory, it’s made from weatherproof speaker fabric and houses a full range speaker and a rechargeable battery, plus the iPod, so it’s easy to both carry and protect your MP3 player from the elements.
Apple Computer is experimenting with aluminum anodized enclosures similar to those used in the company's iPod mini digital music players In an effort to reduce the iPod Nano's susceptibility to scratches reports Apple Insider
According to sources, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is so far believed to have committed to the transition away from the nano's polycarbonate-coated shell and towards aluminum enclosures. The new enclosures are expected to debut in color variations similar to those used with the iPod mini, these sources added.
Aside from the enclosure change, the new nanos are expected to sport relatively the same form factor as the existing iPod nano -- about three inches tall and a fourth of an inch thin.
In January of 2006, Apple successfully registered a total of 10 new iPod interface designs with a European trademark and design office , Apple Insider reports.
They depict versions of both the iPod nano and fifth-generation video iPod not yet released by the company.
In one of the design sketches (pictured), the Click-Wheel has been replaced by a keypad layout that strongly resembles a traditional mobile handset (or cell phone).
After the Apple logo popped up on the Sony Playstation 3 , Sony issued a statement saying it was all a mistake
In a recent update to the PLAYSTATION 3 section of www.us.playstation.com website, an external error was made during the upload process and the Apple icon was mistakenly placed on the site. We immediately fixed the problem and apologize for any confusion this may have caused
According to a report in the trade newspaper Variety today, Apple is in negotiations to offer downloads of full-length movies on iTunes.
Apple is in negotiations with "most" major motion picture studios to iron out the details and bring the inevitable to fruition. Steve Jobs is allegedly pushing for an across the board price of $9.99 per film, but the studios aren't biting, saying that new releases should cost more than older films.
According to Forbes, rapper 50 Cent is currently in negotiations with Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs to produce a line of affordable home computers for inner-city residents.
"I'm creating a foundation that will be around for a long time, because fame can come and go or get lost in the lifestyle and the splurging," 50 Cent told the publication. "I never got into it for the music. I got into it for the business."
The negotiations between the rapper and Apple are for a "branding deal."
Sometimes I am amazed at how some tech gossips get carried away with reporting, just yesterday I was listening to Angels & Demons and part of the book talked about how the media craves apocalyptic headlines.
According to a Reuters report, Software giant Microsoft Corp. is laying the groundwork to compete against Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod digital entertainment device and iTunes service, sources familiar with the discussions and plans said on Friday.
Microsoft has held licensing discussions with the music industry to create its own music service, the sources told Reuters.
The Redmond, Washington-based developer of software that runs most of the world's PCs is also demonstrating an entertainment device that plays videos and music, the sources said.
That's all great, but as Google's CEO Eric Schmidt recently said on Gbuy
"It makes no sense to go into businesses that are occupied by existing leaders," he said. "We want to solve new problems in the payments space."
So just maybe if Microsoft could solve the problems with portable music they would be going in right direction.
A patent has surfaced on the FCC website that both illustrates and details Apple's iPod in terminology such as "an enhanced iPod" and/or "an improved iPod." A large portion of this patent places emphasis on "live" video streaming - and more specifically, video conferencing conducted on the "improved iPod." In fact, the patent presents details of a new codec for QuickTime.
Apple is about to unveil the next generation of iPod, the best-selling music player in the U.S., using a "none-touch" concept, says Terry Gou, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Taiwan's largest electronics company.
Ever since February rumours have been have been rampant that a 3.5in touchscreen model was in the works reports TrustedReviews
Apple Computer could introduce an "ultra-portable PC" that employs NAND-based flash memory in time for the January Macworld trade show in San Francisco, one Wall Street analyst says.
UBS Investment Research analyst Ben Reitzes said this week his proprietary checks indicate Apple is working on "ultra-portable PCs" and even notebooks equipped with NAND flash memory in order to speed up boot times.
"We believe these new products could start in notebook products with combo-drives (NAND and HDD) or ultra-portables (NAND only), and could be released in time for MacWorld," Reitzes told clients.
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Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players. It runs on a number of different models:
* Archos: Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2 and Ondio
* iRiver: H100 and H300 series
* Apple: iPod 4th gen (grayscale and color), 5th gen (Video), Nano and Mini 1st/2nd gen
* iAudio: X5 (including X5V and X5L)
* Additional models are in development
Ryan Brandy has created a custom Mac Mini setup in his DeLorean reports TecheBlog. The steamy setup features a sound system, iSight on dashboard, and a projector center.
I have always wanted to put a Macintosh-based computer into my DeLorean. Today, you can read about how I made that a reality. This project involved more than just a carputer. This is the merging of an automotive environment and a computing environment. This creates a portable office in your DeLorean. Not just a drive-in movie theater, but a drivable drive-in movie theater. Sound like fun? It is, but challenges along the way have made this ambitious project push the limits on my electronic and fabrication talents.
As distinctive as the band it salutes. Red Click Wheel. Black metal back engraved with the band’s signatures. 30GB(1) of storage with room for 7,500 songs, up to 25,000 photos, and up to 75 hours of video for $329.
Original of The Species
Like no other, iPod U2 Special Edition stands out. Jet black, it bears a prominent red Apple Click Wheel, a full-color display and, on the flip side, the autographs of each U2 band member on striking black metal. Thanks to this unique partnership between U2 and Apple, U2 fans can finally find what they’re looking for.
Even Better Than the Real Thing
The iPod U2 Special Edition also comes with an exclusive iTunes Music Store coupon you can redeem for a 30-minute video of music videos and band interviews.(2) Think of it as your virtual backstage pass.
Apple(R) has announced the launch of its free computer take-back program, offering US
customers environmentally friendly recycling of their old computer when
they buy a new Mac(R).
The Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com)
and Apple retail stores will give US customers the option of recycling
their unwanted PCs, regardless of the manufacturer.
Apple Insider is reporting that Apple is developing new a Mac for education.
The new low-cost PC, which will act as a replacement for Apple's now defunct eMac line, appears to be on track to catch the latter half of the 2006 educational buying season.
Based on a series of proprietary checks, it's believed that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is aligning component suppliers for a manufacturing ramp of the computers that it plans to initiate around the September timeframe.
Technically, this means that Apple's much anticipated professional line of Intel-based Power Mac computers -- expected to make their debut this summer under the "Mac Pro" moniker -- won't be the last of the company's PC offerings to make the transition from PowerPC to Intel chips.
Design, photography, music, film, motion graphics - unbound by discipline, creative pros are drawing from any or all of them to redefine the work they do. Meet three of these pros in video profiles featured in the newly designed Pro site. Explore the site further to read about the exciting work your fellow pros are engaged in, to learn the latest on what you can do with color, to get helpful tips to help you get the most out of the tools you use everyday, and more.
In an interview with NBC's Brian Williams, Apple CEO Steve Jobs says if you want to be hot, you should buy a new iPod every year.
"You keep on innovating, you keep on making better stuff," Jobs said, in response to a question from Williams about why a new iPod might seem outdated as soon as you take it out of the box writes Engadget.
"If you always want the latest and greatest, then you have to buy a new iPod at least once a year."
Nike Plus is a technology that allows runner’s shoes to communicate with their iPod Nanos. The Nike+iPod Sport kit consists of a small oval pod that you insert under the liner of your shoe (much like a SIM card), and a small transmitter that attaches to your Nano. The kit will cost $29. You load up your Nano with selections from the iTunes Store’s new Nike Sport Music section, manage your workout on the NikePlus site, put on your Nike Plus gear (see details on all of these after the jump), and you are good to go.
Belkin has announced TuneBuds, a vombination Earbuds & Lanyard for iPod nano
TuneBuds are designed to unleash your nano's full audio potential. TuneBuds isolate your listening experience from outside sound by fitting comfortably inside your ears, to deliver rich, crystal clear audio. TuneBuds are based on Griffin's acclaimed EarThump design, with the same clean, crisp highs and mind-numbing bass. Standard earbuds pale in comparison.
Apple Computer this week made trademark filing on the phrase "Mac Pro," reports Apple Insider. Apple fans boys are going crazy with speculation.... most speculate that Apple will rename the Power Mac desktop computer line Mac Pro
Apple describes Mac Pro broadly as "computers; computer hardware; computer software; computer peripherals; notebook computers; laptop computers; tablet computers; computer servers; handheld computers; mobile computers; hard drives; audio speakers; speakers for computers; radios; cameras; video cameras; telephones; mobile telephones; personal digital assistants; electronic organizers; electronic notepads; magnetic data carriers; telephones; mobile phones; computer gaming machines; microprocessors; memories boards; monitors; displays; keyboards; computer input devices; computer cables; modems; printers; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods."
Unwired View looks into Apple's Future and sees iPod Sport. The sites uses the current market for steamy sports cellphones and a 2004 patent Apple filed.
Apple surely knows that very often people use iPods during their exercising. And now we have two patents, filed on Nov.24 2004 (18 months ago) showing Apple’s keen interest to enhance usefulness of iPods during exercising sessions.
Nike and Apple yesterday announced a partnership bringing the worlds of sports and music together like never before with the launch of innovative Nike+iPod products.
The first product developed through this partnership is the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with your iPod nano to connect you to the ultimate personal running and workout experience.
* Compatible with:
- iPod Video (5th generation with click wheel)
- iPod Photo / U2 (with click wheel)
- iPod / U2 (4th generation with click wheel)
- iPod Nano
- iPod Min
Product Features
* Digital AM/FM radio with station presets
* Integrated carrying handle
* Powers and charges all dockable iPods (in AC operation)
* 12W power output at 2.5% THD
* SRS WOW technology sound enhancement
Mac@Work based in Milan offers a set of diamond studded iPod headphones called "iDiamonds".
Mac@Work is selling the heart-shaped diamond clip-on designed by jeweler Stefano Dossola for $958. Versions in the shape of a moon, star or lightning are set for release at the end of the month for $843.
If the wallet is too slim for diamonds, then Mac@Work, based in Milano, Italy, plans to offer a rose sapphire clip-on in a couple weeks for $720.
The Register is reporting that Apple had more chip options than previously reported.
A chip start-up that created a high performance, low power processor compatible with existing Mac software had been working closely with the computer company for many months
Apple was looking for a new chip supplier largely because it was struggling to find a decent part for its key laptop line. IBM could not deliver the right performance per watt characteristics needed for slim, powerful kit and was struggling to produce chips as efficiently as Apple would like.
PA Semi - a maker of low-power Power processors - formed a tight relationship with Apple - one meant to result in it delivering chips for Apple's notebook line and possibly desktops. The two companies shared software engineering work, trying to see how Apple's applications could be ported onto PA Semi's silicon. When word leaked out that Apple had signed on with Intel, it shocked the PA Semi staff, according to multiple sources.
"PA Semi was counting on that deal," said one source. "They had lots of guys walking around in a daze when Apple went to Intel. They had no idea that would actually happen."
As configured by Apple, there are three models of MacBook to choose from. The cheapest, and least powerful model is nearly as capable as the original MacBook Pros (they received their own incremental upgrades this week as well). An Intel Core Duo T2400 processor (1.83GHz) powers this base model, and a 2.0GHz T2500 processor sits inside the other two. Unfortunately for lovers of glossy black Apple stuff, only the most powerful and expensive MacBook model is available in ebony. The specifications of the three base models can be seen below:
Apple has filed a countersuit against Creative, alleging that Creative infringed on its patents relating to the iPod's interface.
This is in response to Creative's earlier suit, which also claimed infringement of its digital media players. As it stands, Apple has about 77 percent of the digital music market in the United States, compared to Creative's less than 10 percent.
Apple Computer Inc. on Monday was sued again by Creative Technologies, maker of the Zen media player, for patent infringement reports XinHua.
Creative asked the court to issue an injunction blocking the sale of iPods and iPod Nanos in the U.S.
In addition, Creative also lodged a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting a formal investigation into the alleged patent infringement.
Apple Computer Inc. quietly issued a firmware update Tuesday for its Intel-based systems that users said fixed overheating problems in the MacBook Pro notebook, which has been plagued with heat and noise issues since it was introduced in February reports Techweb News.
The firmware fix -- available directly from Apple's download site or retrieved automatically via Mac OS X's Software Update mechanism -- was released without fanfare and with virtually no details. The update's explanatory page, for instance, neglects to actually say what the update does or is supposed to fix.
Logitec's has announced the LBD-A2FU2/WM , a new Blu-ray Disc drive for Mac systems. The external unit can connected by either USB or Firewire and bundled with Roxio Toast 7 Titanium.
There's 45 feet of Genius Bar action, and 96 dedicated Geniuses, so hopefully that'll reduce some of the strain on the Soho spot. The store (and Genius Bar) will be open friggin' 24 hours a day, perfect for your drunken 4 a.m. Macbook cravings.
Consumers are so distrustful of Microsoft that Apple could double its market share due to defections from the Windows operating system, a report by market analysis firm Forrester Research says.
The remarks come in a report that looks at brand identity and the importance of a company's brand. Read More at MacWorld
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