July 29, 2005
Apple's Mac Mini now comes with 512MB of memory with prices starting at $499. The $599 version adds built-in wireless networking via Apple's Airport Extreme and Bluetooth modules, and for $699 you can add DVD burning capabilities with a SuperDrive reports Mobile Mag
Mac Minis are now pre-installed with Mac OS X verion 10.4 Tiger which includes desktop search technology called "Spotlight". Spotlight lets users instantly search anything stored on the hard drive including documents, emails, contacts and images.
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July 19, 2005
unconfirmed tips indicate that Apple's iBook laptop will receive a refresh very soon - possibly this week reports Think Secret
In April, DigiTimes reported that laptop manufacturer Quanta had landed a contract to manufacture 14.1-inch widescreen iBooks. The publication added that fellow manufacturer Asustek had snagged a deal to produce 15.4-inch widescreen iBooks in 2006.
Apple last revised the iBook in October 2004.
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July 18, 2005
Tivoli Audio has announced the iSongBook, a portable radio with built-in iPod docking/recharging station. The iSongBook will ship in October for $329.
iSongBook: The iPod-color portable radio features flip-down dock for any current or previous-generation iPod ( expection iPod shuffle) Its included credit-card remote operates iPod and AM/FM functions, and an included second speaker can be detached from the main chassis to widen the stereo image. The speaker includes a cable-rewind mechanism to manage the included 6-foot audio cable.
It operates on AC or six AA-size batteries, and it features built-in battery charger to recharge AA-size NiMH and lithium-ion batteries.
Other features include digital alarm clock, ability to fall asleep or wake up to iPod-stored music, an audio input to amplify music from any MP3 headphone stereo, 2x10-watt amplification, telescoping FM antenna, and 9k/10k switch for AM reception outside North America. The book-shaped system, at 6.19 inches by 11.06 inches by 2.19 inches, is sized to fit easily inside a suitcase, briefcase or backpack.
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Monday, Apple Computer Inc. said its iTunes online music service has sold more than 500 million songs since launch.
While iTunes by itself is not viewed as a money maker for Apple, it has helped drive sales of the company's iPod reports Reuters.
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July 12, 2005
Apple Computer may have plans to introduce its own version of a popular iPod accessory that allows users to secure the digital music player in a cup-holder cavity of an automobile, documents have revealed reports Apple Insider.
In a February filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Apple describes the "electronic device holder" as an "apparatus that can secure an electronic device and be inserted into a conventional cup holder. The cup holder, for example, is inside of an automobile."
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The DLO TransPod for iPod shuffle is basically a mini radio station that broadcasts your shuffle's music to the FM radio in your car. The DLO TransPod plays on any FM radio station, from 87.9 to 107.9, so it's easy to find an unused frequency to enjoy your shuffle's music.
The TransPod also charges the battery in your shuffle while positioning it for easy access in your car. It has two tuning buttons on either side for easy navigation and it comes with four preset stations, so you can set it to the frequencies you use most. More
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July 10, 2005
It might sound far-fetched, but the pieces are in place for Apple Computer to become a phone company. It could happen later this summer Forbes speculates
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Apple is already developing a hybrid iPod/cell phone with handset maker Motorola.
Companies ranging from the Virgin Group to The Walt Disney Co. are proving that a new network model can allow all kinds of businesses to easily enter the mobile market.
Since Apple already specializes in making cool, user-friendly handheld gadgets, and has sold over 15 million iPod music players to date the leap to wireless seems possible for Apple reports Forbes
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July 3, 2005
Engadget has scored some pictures of the Motorola E790 running Apple's iTunes software. World say hello to the Motorola E790 Apple iTunes phone.
No word on if this will be the first iTunes phone.
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July 1, 2005
More than 1 million subscribers have signed up to Apple Computer' new iTunes podcast service since launch. Apple includes the podcasting capability with iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its music downloading and listening software reports Market Watch.
Although downloading audio files over the Internet has been possible for years, the growing popularity of portable MP3 players and cellphones that play digital audio files is creating demand for online distribution and challenging conventional radio reports New York Times.
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