Rhapsody Tries to Drown Out iTunes
RealNetworks' Rhapsody thinks it knows how to end Apple's dominance of the online music distribution scene: remove the digital locks on its songs; make key deals with A-list names in media, wireless providers and social networks; and let consumers preview entire songs, not just 30-second snippets.
Rhapsody Tries to Drown Out iTunes
Rhapsody Tries to Drown Out iTunes
RealNetworks said Monday it's switching gears in its quest for a larger slice of the legal music download market with the launch a DRM-free a la carte MP3 store that will cater to iPod owners directly rather than through unauthorized hacks of the pas...
Real embraces Apple's iPod with new Rhapsody MP3 service
Real embraces Apple's iPod with new Rhapsody MP3 service
Rhapsody announced the opening of an DRM-Free MP3 store today. The music tracks will be compatible with the Apple iPod as well as most other music players. This represents a significant shift in strategy for the company, who previously sold tracks ...
Rhapsody Relaunches with iPod-Compatible MP3s
Rhapsody Relaunches with iPod-Compatible MP3s
A lot of us are focused on Microsoft and Bill Gates this month as Bill's last day at the company he founded and ran to dominance passed last Friday. I've met Bill several times but only really once spoken to him. From a personal aspect, he has mostly been cordial and he once personally came to my rescue back when my career as an independent analyst first started, something I'll never forget.
Post-Gates: How Apple and OSS Are Making For a Better Microsoft
Post-Gates: How Apple and OSS Are Making For a Better Microsoft
Since the release of the iPod, the market has flooded with accessories ranging from the mundane to the radical. All are meant to further incorporate the tiny device into another aspect of daily life. Many of these add-ons are innovative solutions for common problems. Others are just gimmicks targeting consumers with a taste for silly novelty items.
How Drunk Are You Just Ask Your iPod
How Drunk Are You Just Ask Your iPod
Apple released a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 for developers tonight.
In the Read Me of the iTunes installer is a hint at a previously unannounced iPhone/iPod Touch applicationApple to Offer iTunes Remote Control App for iPhone and iPod Touch
Two particularly interesting topics caught the attention of the Apple-focused blogosphere this week. iSuppli released a projected tear-down cost list for the 3G iPhone, sparking interest in the new $199 price point that contract signing buyers will pay come July 11. Also, the Mac Business Unit at Microsoft, which is one of the world's largest Apple software development organizations, is apparently on a hiring frenzy.
iPhone Swings for Big Margins and Redmond Swings for Apple Experts
iPhone Swings for Big Margins and Redmond Swings for Apple Experts
Apple on Thursday evening released a new version of its iPhone developer kit that also mentions a test version of iTunes 7.7, AppleInsider has learned. Also, updates have been released for Final Cut Server and the Pro Application Support framework.
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Apple posts new iPhone SDK, Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
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Apple posts new iPhone SDK, Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
Tucked away in Apple's pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 is word that the iPhone and iPod touch will soon act as remote controls for nearby computers. Also, Apple is now accepting submissions to the App Store.
A reference in the late beta version...
iTunes 7.7 reveals iTunes Remote app for iPhone and iPod
A reference in the late beta version...
iTunes 7.7 reveals iTunes Remote app for iPhone and iPod
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Apple on Thursday evening released a new version of its iPhone developer kit that also mentions a test version of iTunes 7.7, AppleInsider has learned. Also, updates have been released for Final Cut Server and the Pro Application Support framework.
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Apple posts new iPhone SDK , Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
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Apple posts new iPhone SDK , Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
The owner of an iPod repair shop is being sued by Apple for misuse of its coveted iPod trademark -- and of allegedly manipulating Apple to both send him replacement units for free as well as tricking the company into repairing out-of-warranty iPods.
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Apple makes example of iPod repairman in lawsuit
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Apple makes example of iPod repairman in lawsuit
In its latest survey of practices among makers of electronic gadgets, Greenpeace has raised the bar of what the environmental group believes is required for green corporate citizenship. The analysis of the products and procedures of 18 major electronics manufacturers, released today, ranked two Silicon Valley giants -- Hewlett-Packard and Apple -- in the middle of the pack.
Greenpeace Prods Apple to Become Environmental Leader
Greenpeace Prods Apple to Become Environmental Leader
Window-based information systems like the Mac OS X Finder face a common problem called window overlap. Apple in a new patent filing suggests solving this problem through the use of gradual and manipulative window transparency.
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Apple proposes translucency to solve "window overlap" problem
In the 16-page fil...
Apple proposes translucency to solve "window overlap" problem
Checks within Apple's supply chain reveal the iPhone maker to have hiked its iPhone 3G build orders through the end of the year to more than 15 million, according to one Wall Street analyst.
In a report issued to clients Thursday, FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger said the Cupertino-based company revised both third and fourth calendar quarter iPhone build numbers "significantly higher" to more than 15 million units, in addition to placing orders for 2 million more 2G iPhones.Apple ups 2008 iPhone 3G build orders to 15 million - report
Apple Inc. is distributing to its retail and sales personnel an internal iPhone 3G Frequently Asked Questions document which implies that first-day sales and activation procedures are still being ironed out. It does, however, provide some information...
Apple memo coaches employees on iPhone 3G launch questions
Apple memo coaches employees on iPhone 3G launch questions
If Apple didn't sell another iPhone or an Apple TV for the next two years, it would still recognize well over $292.5 million in revenue each quarter for the next year (Q3, Q4, Q1 & Q2), and roughly $763 million in revenue throughout the second half o...
The hidden financial impact of Apple's iPhone
The hidden financial impact of Apple's iPhone
There's a possibility Apple and AT&T may launch the iPhone 3G on the morning of July 11th rather than in the evening. Meanwhile, Austalians woke up this morning to a new iTunes TV service offering. And a more detailed component list from iSuppli's v...
Briefly: 8AM iPhone rumor; iTunes TV shows for Oz; iPhone 3G parts
Briefly: 8AM iPhone rumor; iTunes TV shows for Oz; iPhone 3G parts
With a new price cut for the iPhone that hits the magic $199 mark, Apple is said to be following the same paths taken by the iPod and even the PlayStation 2 that triggered explosive growth and cemented both devices as champions in their fields.
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Apple following iPod, PS2 model to sell 23m iPhones in one year
In...
Apple following iPod, PS2 model to sell 23m iPhones in one year
First Apple built personal computers, then portable media players, and now the company is manufacturing cell phones. Apple also has its own branded set-top box -- Apple TV -- and its iTunes store is one of the biggest e-commerce marketplaces for music and videos in the world. What's next for Apple? What product categories might the company in Cupertino leap into?
What Should Apple Tackle Next
What Should Apple Tackle Next