August 29, 2005
Apple Computer Inc. has signed a microprocessor supply agreement with Freescale Semiconductor that will last on through 2008, which contradicts Apple's initial announcement of using x86 microprocessors in the entire Macintosh line-up by the end of 2007 reports Mobile Mag
"On August 22, 2005, Apple Computer, Inc. ("Apple") and Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. ("Freescale") entered into a Purchase Agreement," the filing states. "Under the terms of the agreement, subject to certain conditions, Freescale is obligated to supply its microprocessors for orders placed by Apple through December 31, 2008. Apple is under no obligation to purchase Freescale microprocessors other than work in progress that was in place at the time the agreement was executed."
A Freescale spokesman would not comment on the value of orders Apple has placed this year, or if Apple plans to place more orders under the length of the purchase agreement. Apple declined to comment on the deal.
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iLounge is reporting that Apple Computer is set to introduce an all-new iPod next week at a special event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
Apple hints that it will unveil a significant new product at the event In an invitation sent to select media. The invitation reads in part: "1000 songs in your pocket changed everything. Here we go again." The slogan "1000 songs in your pocket" was first used by Apple when the original 5GB iPod was introduced in 2001.
The invitation-only event will take place on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m.
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August 18, 2005
Apple Computer has sent "cease and desist" orders to Apple/Mac news websites and others, demanding that the sites remove links to the videos showing "hacked" versions of Mac OS X (OS X for x86 ) running on non-Apple certified systems. ie non-Apple certified SDK PCs.
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August 17, 2005
Belkin Corporation has announced the Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle, an add-on that lets you connect iPod accessories with the Dock Connector through the shuffle's USB port. This Dock Adapter gives your shuffle the flexibility to work with enhancements for iPod such as battery packs, auto power cords, iPod speakers, and USB/FireWire cables that have a Dock Connector. It will be shipping in North America in late September 2005.
Dock Adapter for iPod (F8Z026) - $19.99
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August 16, 2005
Caris & Co. said Monday it believes Apple Computer will most likely release new G5 PowerMacs based on IBM's dual-core 970 PowerPC processor on September 20 at Apple Expo 2005 in Paris writes Mac Observer
Mark Stahlman wrote
"We believe that Apple is preparing new G5 PowerMacs based on IBM's dual-core 970 PPC, G5 Mac Minis based on a new IBM low-power processor, and new G4 PowerBooks based on next generation processors from Freescale Semiconductors."
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August 15, 2005
Apple is set to announce a deal with Google calling for Google to offer Apple's iTunes music store through its own site, according to chatty market folk. The rumored deal would pair the nation's leading online music store with its leading search engine writes TheStreet
There's "speculation of an iTunes launch," says Paul Foster, an options strategist at Theflyonthewall.com. "Google is going to offer iTunes somehow on their platform,"
Apple spokesman Steve Dowling said the company doesn't comment on "rumors and speculation." A
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August 8, 2005
1 million songs have been downloaded at Apple's new iTunes Music Store in Japan, just four days, Apple Computer Inc. started the music download service in Japan.
Most iTunes songs, which include international and Japanese artists, cost 150 yen, or $1.35, each, and about 10 percent of the songs cost 200 yen ($1.80).
Japanese are accustomed to paying up to twice that much reports Reuters.
Apple has not signed a deal with Sony Corp.'s music division, which has some of the most popular Japanese singers and bands under its label. Sony Music Entertainment says it's still in talks with Apple.
The iTunes music store is now available in 20 nations, including Japan, reaching 85 percent of the global music market, according to Apple.
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August 2, 2005
Meet the mouse that reinvented the wheel. The scroll wheel, that is. At $49, Mighty Mouse features the revolutionary Scroll Ball that lets you move anywhere inside a document, without lifting a finger. And with touch-sensitive technology concealed under the seamless top shell, you get the programability of a four-button mouse in a single-button design. Click, roll, squeeze and scroll. More
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