Sync Voice-Activated System Plays Well With iPod, iPhone
Drivers aren't going to let fun and useful gadgets like iPods and mobile phones take a backseat just because they're on the road. A technology from Microsoft called Sync that is being bundled in new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles is putting those devices in their place by letting drivers control them by simply barking out commands.
Sync Voice-Activated System Plays Well With iPod, iPhone
Sync Voice-Activated System Plays Well With iPod, iPhone
DailyMail.co.uk reports on a recent Apple patent application that describes how Apple could automatically adjust maximum volumes on their iPod devices to help protect the listeners from developing any long-term hearing damage.
Apple to Auto Adjust Maximum iPod Volume
Apple to Auto Adjust Maximum iPod Volume
It's Christmas Eve, and you're probably thinking more about what you are going to open tomorrow than anything else, so I was tempted to keep this light. However, I was pulled onto a TV news program to talk about what may be the most dangerous prank of the year and I want to make sure you and your families are protected from it.
Death by Prank, Why Disney Is Safest Online, How Apple Plans to Kill CES, Product of the Week
Death by Prank, Why Disney Is Safest Online, How Apple Plans to Kill CES, Product of the Week
As we come to the end of another year on the Internet beat, we ask ourselves: When will things pick up around here? When will people start developing new businesses? When will users employ the medium in new and innovative ways? Oh, and when will that rebate check for the Webcam I bought three months ago finally show up? Sometimes it can seem as if a full minute, or two, slips by without any of these things happening.
Apple: Riding Gadgets' Growth and Surfing the Web's Wave
Apple: Riding Gadgets' Growth and Surfing the Web's Wave
I went on a mission trying to find the best place to download music for the holidays, and found some sites naughty, others nice. Now that iTunes has many competitors, I looked for the best deal. Overall, it was a frustrating experience. My poor computer endured many random uploads, and now all these programs are fighting for control of my hard drive. I just hope I didn't get a virus.
When It Comes to Ease of Use, iTunes Is Tops
When It Comes to Ease of Use, iTunes Is Tops
Apple has updated Security Update 2007-009 to v1.1, available in 10.4.11 PPC and Universal and 10.5.1 Universal flavors.
Apple Re-Releases Security Update 2007-009 (v1.1)
Apple Re-Releases Security Update 2007-009 (v1.1)
In the history of Apple Computer, it is possible that there has been a better year than 2007, but you would be hard-pressed to find it. Never mind that Apple's stock has soared (at least briefly) to over $190. Never mind that its Mac market share has apparently grown from around 2 percent to over 8 percent. Never mind that it continues to dominate the MP3 player and music/video download markets.
Apple's 2007: That Was the Year That Was
Apple's 2007: That Was the Year That Was
9to5mac claims that Apple will reach approximately 5 million in iPhone sales by Macworld San Francisco in January 2008 which would bring them half way to their goal of 10 million iPhones sold by the end of 2008.
Apple to Reach 5 Million iPhones Sold by Macworld
Apple to Reach 5 Million iPhones Sold by Macworld
Appleinsider claims that Apple will be adopting Intel's upcoming Menlow Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform for multiple new devices in 2008.
Apple to Adopt Intel Ultra-Mobile Platform
Apple to Adopt Intel Ultra-Mobile Platform
A Computerworld article provides reaction from ThinkSecret's lawyer on today's announcement that ThinkSecret had settled with Apple and would no longer be published.
Apple the Loser in ThinkSecret Settlement
Apple the Loser in ThinkSecret Settlement
Apple Inc. will form a closer bond with once-rival Intel Corp. early next year when it begins building a new breed of ultra-mobile processors from the chipmaker into a fresh generation of handheld devices, AppleInsider has learned.
The two firms h...
Exclusive: Apple to adopt Intel's ultra-mobile PC platform
The two firms h...
Exclusive: Apple to adopt Intel's ultra-mobile PC platform
Apple Inc. has been active filing patents for new technologies that could integrate into its product line, including a possible revival of the iPod Hi-Fi, wireless device ordering and lockdowns, and a new network-based anti-piracy scheme.
iPod Boo...
Apple files for new iPod boombox, wireless ordering, DRM patents
iPod Boo...
Apple files for new iPod boombox, wireless ordering, DRM patents
The US Patent Office has revealed a number of recent patent filings by Apple.
Apple Applies For Automatic Shutdown and Piracy-Fighting Patents
Apple Applies For Automatic Shutdown and Piracy-Fighting Patents
Macenstein publishes a screenshot from the latest build of Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 that reveals that Apple has included a List-View into Stacks. Stacks is a file organization feature introduced in Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).
Apple Adds List View to Stacks in Leopard 10.5.2
Apple Adds List View to Stacks in Leopard 10.5.2
Faced with criticism over the implementation of a new desktop organizational feature of its recently-released Leopard operating system, Apple Inc. is reported to be implementing some refinements as part of an upcoming update to the system software.
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Apple to tweak 'Stacks' in Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 Update
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Apple to tweak 'Stacks' in Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 Update
Think Secret announced early on Thursday that the site had settled a long-standing lawsuit with Apple. The settlement announced by Think Secret contains two publicly revealed elements: The first is that the site will cease publishing, and the second is that the site did not reveal its sources for the story over which Apple was suing. Other terms of the settlement have not been revealed.
Apple, Think Secret Showdown Ends With a Whimper
Apple, Think Secret Showdown Ends With a Whimper
NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest mobile wireless carrier, confirmed Wednesday that its president has met with Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, presumably over the prospect of launching the iPhone exclusively on its Japanese network.
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Japan's largest mobile operator confirms Apple talks
It is true that M...
Japan's largest mobile operator confirms Apple talks
This year, Apple gave the iPhone and the new Classic, Touch, and Nano models improved TV out features whilethe mac news you care about
Apple has released 2 new iPod games, Peggle and Bomberman.
Using iPod & iPhone Video Out: Background and In-Depth Review
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New iPod Games: Peggle, Bomberman
Apple has released 2 new iPod games, Peggle and Bomberman.
Using iPod & iPhone Video Out: Background and In-Depth Review
MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors
New iPod Games: Peggle, Bomberman
During the Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminar this past August, there was an astonishing number of speakers who cited Apple with the kind of respect and admiration that is uncommon, especially when one takes into account the fact that typically people at automotive conferences don't talk about anything other than automobiles -- or themselves, if they're in the consulting business.
Wild Words of Wisdom From Steve Jobs' Most Famous Impostor
Wild Words of Wisdom From Steve Jobs' Most Famous Impostor