Apple to sell "American Idol" performances through iTunes
Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Interactive Media, 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and Apple have announced a partnership that will bring music fans all of the contestant performances from Season Seven of televisionβs most popular show exclusively on ...
Apple to sell "American Idol" performances through iTunes
Apple to sell "American Idol" performances through iTunes
It was Jan. 23, and Apple shareholders were dismayed with the company's forecast for the current quarter. Apple stock was having its biggest-ever one-day decline in dollar terms, and Chief Executive Steve Jobs felt a need to reassure the troops. Hang in there, Jobs wrote in an e-mail to employees. Our stock is being buffeted around by factors a lot larger than ourselves.
Consumers' Sinking Confidence and Apple's Withering Stock Value
Consumers' Sinking Confidence and Apple's Withering Stock Value
The little thing literally expired the first day of classes this semester, without a chance for me to say goodbye. After about two years of moderate use, it had a good, long life. However, now I'm alone in this world. No David Bowie, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails or the latest podcast from National Public Radio's Wait Wait -- Don't Tell Me!
Life After iPod
Life After iPod
Now working alongside Apple, Tiny Code, a onetime repository for fixes and updates to some unauthorized third-party iPhone applications, briefly leaked some information this week on the handset maker's plans for distributing authorized applications v...
Leak: third-party iPhone apps to be issued through iTunes Store
Leak: third-party iPhone apps to be issued through iTunes Store
Apple's capacity to maintain (and even raise) the average selling price of its personal computer systems in a market rife with yearly declines is just one of the reasons analysts at JMP Securities remain bullish the company's shares.
In a research...
Apple bucking the trend of declining PC prices
In a research...
Apple bucking the trend of declining PC prices
It's been a busy week for Apple-focused bloggers -- three major items fell from the Apple tree. Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.2 Monday, and then on Tuesday it delivered both its Apple TV Take Two software update and its professional-grade Aperture photo editing and management solution. Plus, iPhone buzz is alive and well.
Mac Bloggers Update OS X, Upgrade Apple TV, Ponder Missing iPhones
Mac Bloggers Update OS X, Upgrade Apple TV, Ponder Missing iPhones
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, members of the mobile phone industry met for a three day conference. The iPhone's appears to have already had a large effect on the mobile phone industry, with many showing off iPhone clones.
Apple iPhone's Ease of Use Encouraging Mobile Internet Usage
Apple iPhone's Ease of Use Encouraging Mobile Internet Usage
A recent extension of Apple's trademark to cover handheld gaming sparked some speculation that Apple might try its hand at a dedicated gaming device. However, a more cautious interpretation of this move is that Apple is simply covering their recent ...
Apple Games To Remain on iPod, iPhone
Apple Games To Remain on iPod, iPhone
Claims that Apple is developing a gaming system of its own are false, according to a games development magazine, but the electronics firm is also reportedly willing to bring games to the iPhone and iPod touch.
Despite speculation in recent days th...
Magazine debunks Apple game handheld, hints iPhone games
Despite speculation in recent days th...
Magazine debunks Apple game handheld, hints iPhone games
Apple's March quarter will likely show strong Mac sales, but iPhone sales may come in weaker than analysts would like, according to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu. Mac sales may, in fact, come in above analyst estimates spurred in part by the new MacBook Air. Wu said that the quarter's Mac sales appear to be the most promising with continued momentum carried over from previous quarters.
Analyst: Mac Sales to Drive Apple's March Quarter
Analyst: Mac Sales to Drive Apple's March Quarter
A new Apple patent application revealed by Appleinsider describes an interesting extension of the traditional Podcast into a more useful form.
'Podmaps' to Provide Mobile Maps and Directions
'Podmaps' to Provide Mobile Maps and Directions
A new software concept proposed by Apple Inc. would merge visual maps and spoken driving directions into an advanced form of on-demand podcast known as a podmap, a recent company filing has revealed.
The software-driven concept would consist of fo...
Apple seeks patent on "podmaps" concept
The software-driven concept would consist of fo...
Apple seeks patent on "podmaps" concept
The most obvious new feature of Apple TV is its ability to rent iTunes movies, including a new selection of HD flicks that turned up on the iTunes Store in the last 48 hours. Here's a look at how Apple's rental solution prices out against rival servi...
Apple TV Take 2 review (part 2): HD Movie comparisons
Apple TV Take 2 review (part 2): HD Movie comparisons
An allegedly leaked internal document from AT&T refers to tethering the iPhone in what may point to either a data modem capability for the Apple device or else a significant flaw in the iPhone model upgrade process.
The text, which comes from one ...
Rumor hints at either iPhone tethering or iTunes glitch
The text, which comes from one ...
Rumor hints at either iPhone tethering or iTunes glitch
A new volume order program launched as part of Apple's online store seeks to make it easier for business and other organizations to place bulk orders for custom engraved iPods, iTunes gift cards, and accessories.
Through the new Apple Corporate Gi...
Apple launches Corporate Gifting and Rewards Program
Through the new Apple Corporate Gi...
Apple launches Corporate Gifting and Rewards Program
A few sites have posted their impressions and reviews of the Apple TV 'Take 2' update that was released just yesterday. Besides the new interface and computer-less design, the biggest new update to the Apple TV is the availability of High Definition...
Apple TV 'Take 2' HD Image Quality
Apple TV 'Take 2' HD Image Quality
Apple is keeping itself busy. Along with the 10.5.2 update to Mac OS X Leopard and a new reference release of Aperture 2.0, the company quietly made available the free new Take Two software upgrade for Apple TV on Tuesday. Here's a look at how Appl...
Apple TV Take 2: an in-depth review (part 1): what's new
Apple TV Take 2: an in-depth review (part 1): what's new
Apple has released the second major version of its professional-grade photo editing and management application, Aperture. The company packed 100 new features in to Aperture 2, including a more streamlined user interface and an entirely new image processing engine. Key enhancements include new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition and RAW fine-tuning.
Apple Touches Up Aperture Photo Toolset
Apple Touches Up Aperture Photo Toolset
Apple released its first security update for 2008 late Monday, correcting vulnerabilities in OS X Leopard and Tiger. Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Security Update 2008-001 correct 11 flaws in applications such as Time Machine, Parental Control, Mail and Safari. Also included is a patch for a directory services vulnerability that was listed in the Month of Apple Bugs project, released in January 2007.
Apple Finally Fixes Flaw First Found in Jan. '07
Apple Finally Fixes Flaw First Found in Jan. '07
Apple on Tuesday quietly released its much-anticipated Apple TV Take 2 software update, which introduces a brand new on-sreen interface and allows users to rent high definition movies directly from their widescreen TVs.
The update is available f...
Apple releases Apple TV "Take 2" software update
The update is available f...
Apple releases Apple TV "Take 2" software update