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Review: Apple's fourth-generation iPod nano

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-15 15:24 by Bob 0

For its third anniversary, the highly portable 4G iPod nano gets a new tall and slim design, Genius Playlists, audio recording and other new software features, twice the RAM at the same price, and a new array of colors. It continues to offer high quality audio, and plays video games, podcasts, TV and movie downloads, and movie rentals. Apple still refuses to give it a capital n, however.

Review: Apple's fourth-generation iPod nano

Hard Choices: iPhone, iPod Nano and Gates-Seinfeld

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-15 13:24 by Bob 0

This last week I've watched Apple's stock drop sharply as the market was disappointed with Apple's announcements, but I thought it was being unfair because the disappointment was largely due to overset expectations. In addition, Apple's move with the iPod nano was a very hard decision to make.

Hard Choices: iPhone, iPod Nano and Gates-Seinfeld

Apple and the Other 'M' Word

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-14 13:24 by Bob 0

An article by Daniel Lyons in this week's <i>Newsweek</i> shines a glaring light on a topic that I have been wrestling with for the past year or so: Apple's emerging monopoly status. While I didn't agree with everything in the article, it did get me thinking. As quoted in the column: Steve is a monopolist at heart. He's just like Bill Gates. He just hasn't been as successful.

Apple and the Other 'M' Word

Apple's App Store Rejection Policies Raise Concerns

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-14 04:24 by Bob 0

When the App Store was first introduced, Apple specified that apps would have to be approved before being allowed into the App Store. The reasoning for this approval process was to weed out applications that were against Apple's terms of service. ...

Apple's App Store Rejection Policies Raise Concerns

2nd Generation iPod Touch Does Work With Microphone

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-14 04:24 by Bob 0

Forum user pismodude2 was able to confirm that the 2nd generation iPod Touch will allow microphone input and work with existing microphone-enabled applications. He was able to use a 3rd party microphone headset to input audio into his new iPod Touch...

2nd Generation iPod Touch Does Work With Microphone

iPhone 2.1 jailbroken with end run around iTunes 8 defenses

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-13 23:24 by Bob 0

The well-known iPhone Dev Team has already managed to jailbreak the 2.1 firmware for iPhones and iPod touch, all the while without requiring tricks to circumvent new anti-hacking provisions in iTunes 8.

iPhone 2.1 jailbroken with end run around iTunes 8 defenses

On the Front Lines With an Independent Apple Dealer

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-13 13:24 by Bob 0

Larry Taghon has built a reputation as the Mac guy -- and rightfully so. The 41-year-old began his career selling Apple products as a target market representative at a now-defunct Computerland in Columbus, Ga., in 1987. Four years later, he branched out to focus on independent Apple support services. In 1994, Taghon and wife Kimberly founded Graphicom, selling and servicing Apple products for businesses.

On the Front Lines With an Independent Apple Dealer

RIM Sweetens BlackBerry to Take On Apple

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-13 01:24 by Bob 0

Research In Motion, maker of the ubiquitous BlackBerry handheld e-mail device, is moving deeper into the consumer market, where it is sure to run up against tough competition from Apple's iPhone. RIM has announced partnerships with a host of new companies that will give BlackBerry owners access to Windows Live Search, Google, Ticketmaster, MySpace, Slacker and TiVo.

RIM Sweetens BlackBerry to Take On Apple

iPhone app sales growing at twice the rate of iTunes music

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-13 00:24 by Bob 0

The notion that Apple's iTunes revenues hinge on music may soon be called into question, as Apple's recent metrics reveal that the App Store may be quickly outpacing its musical counterpart with growth twice as quick.

iPhone app sales growing at twice the rate of iTunes music

Analyst trims Apple estimates, says Air seeing decreased demand

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-12 21:24 by Bob 0

American Technology Research trimmed its estimates for Mac maker Apple Inc. on Friday, saying that while the company's near term prospects look fine, future quarters may be met by muted demand, particularly for higher-end products like the MacBook Air.

Analyst trims Apple estimates, says Air seeing decreased demand

Apple releases iPhone Software v2.1

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-12 16:24 by Bob 0

Apple early Friday morning released the much-anticipated iPhone Software 2.1 Update recently billed by company chief executive as a "big update" that fixes "a lot of bugs."

Apple releases iPhone Software v2.1

Some Mac Bloggers Rock Out to New iPods, Others Just Sway a Little

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-12 13:24 by Bob 0

Not surprisingly, the special Let's Rock iPod and iTunes 8 announcement that Apple hosted for the media dominated the Apple-focused blogging world this week. Apple bragged about its music market dominance, introduced new iPods, iTunes 8 -- including a hot new musical Genius feature -- and even hinted at what to expect from the new iPhone 2.1 software update.

Some Mac Bloggers Rock Out to New iPods, Others Just Sway a Little

Despite NBC's Return, Apple and NBC Still Disputing Claims

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-12 03:24 by Bob 0

At the Let's Rock media event, Steve Jobs announced that NBC had returned to iTunes after being absent from the online store for almost a year. The removal of NBC shows from iTunes was the result of a very public dispute between the the two compa...

Despite NBC's Return, Apple and NBC Still Disputing Claims

Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-12 01:24 by Bob 0

Apple is dismissing notions that it gave in to NBC's pricing strategy to get highly coveted TV shows back. Meanwhile, legal entanglements are likely to keep South Koreans away from iPhones until next year, and an Apple TV update for HD television sh...

Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely

Apple Execs to Pay Back $14M to Settle Stock Option Suit

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-11 19:24 by Bob 0

Apple CEO Steve Jobs and several other senior executives and board members have agreed to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company was damaged by their role in Apple's mishandling of stock option awards. Because of the structure of the lawsuit, insurers representing Apple's directors and officers will pay the iPod and Macintosh maker $14 million.

Apple Execs to Pay Back $14M to Settle Stock Option Suit

New iPod touch, iPod nano gutted in disassembly photos

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-11 19:24 by Bob 0

Both Apple's second-generation iPod touch and fourth-generation iPod nano are expected to be widely available at Apple Retail stores today. The folks at iFixIt have already snagged one of each, tore them down, and weighed in with some observations.
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New iPod touch, iPod nano gutted in disassembly photos

Apple details next-gen Nike+ system with GPS, wear sensors

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-11 15:24 by Bob 0

A new filing from Apple describes a future generation Nike+ system that would be capable of more accurately monitoring athletic performance in real-time, providing feedback on wear of athletic gear, and even conveying advertisements from establishmen...

Apple details next-gen Nike+ system with GPS, wear sensors

iTunes HD videos low bitrate, include iPod-ready versions

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-11 01:24 by Bob 0

Those expecting Blu-ray level video from Apple's new HD TV shows may be significantly disappointed -- though buyers will find a surprise in the form of a smaller version for their iPhones and iPods.

While Apple's announcement on Tuesday that it wo...

iTunes HD videos low bitrate, include iPod-ready versions

Apple notebook overhaul rumored for mid-October

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-10 23:24 by Bob 0

Apple may be planning to hold its final media gathering of the year a little over a month from now to usher in much anticipated overhauls to its MacBook line of notebook computers, according to a new report.

In his write-up of Apple's music annou...

Apple notebook overhaul rumored for mid-October

Apple Notebook Updates on October 14th 120GB MacBook Air HDD

Apple 10271 Published 2008-09-10 22:24 by Bob 0

Apple's Let's Rock media event yesterday refreshed their entire iPod line. When asked about the lack of Mac news in an interview, Jobs pointed out it was a music focused event. Many readers, however, are anxiously awaiting the new notebook revis...

Apple Notebook Updates on October 14th 120GB MacBook Air HDD