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As Apple Shares Slide, What About Sales

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-28 13:24 by Bob 0

Apple tends to prove unstoppable even when other computer makers falter. In the most recent quarter, shipments of Macs surged 41 percent. That's nearly three times the 15 percent global growth rate for PCs in general. But in the current quarter, as markets slide, banks go belly-up, and consumer confidence plunges, even the Apple growth engine may hit speed bumps.

As Apple Shares Slide, What About Sales

Apple seeks distance-based pairing, auto contact data patents

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-27 20:24 by Bob 0

A pair of filings for US patents made by Apple would make users' lives easier by letting them pair wireless devices just by bringing them together as well as filling out missing address book data simply by making a request through e-mail.

Apple seeks distance-based pairing, auto contact data patents

Apple makes iTunes 8, iTunes U content accessible to the blind

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-27 10:24 by Bob 0

Apple has volunteered to work with the state of Massachusetts to make iTunes 8 and the new iPod nano fully accessible, unlocking music, movies, and the free lectures and other educational material in iTunes U to blind users.

Apple makes iTunes 8, iTunes U content accessible to the blind

Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple's success

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-27 00:24 by Bob 0

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer, who's watched his company's PC business come under immense pressure from Apple, used a forum this week to discount the Mac maker's potential for future share gains and designate its mobile phone business as a doomed initiative that will "lose out" in the long run.

Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple's success

Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit Dismissed

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-26 17:24 by Bob 0

Apple can be the target of many lawsuits, some more justified than others. One widely reported lawsuit at the time of the iPhone's initial launch attempted to sue Apple over the iPhone's sealed battery, limited number of charge cycles and fee for ba...

Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit Dismissed

Mac Bloggers Dis G1, Apple's Draconian NDAs

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-26 13:24 by Bob 0

The biggest news in the Apple-focused blogosphere this week came courtesy of the Google/HTC/T-Mobile G1 smartphone. Can it kill the iPhone? Most Apple fans don't seem overly worried, but it does have a couple of attractive features, like a slide-out keyboard. Coming back around to Apple and its iPhone App Store, the company has been cracking down with its non-disclosure agreements.

Mac Bloggers Dis G1, Apple's Draconian NDAs

China Mobile asking Apple to intentionally cripple iPhones

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-26 05:24 by Bob 0

China Mobile is eventually expected to offer the iPhone to mainland China but has requested that Apple deliver a model with Wi-Fi and 3G technology disabled, according to the South China Morning Post.

China Mobile asking Apple to intentionally cripple iPhones

Apple Seeds iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 1

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-25 19:24 by Bob 0

Apple has seeded some iPhone developers with a new beta iPhone firmware for testing. The new version is labeled iPhone OS 2.2 beta 1 and is accompanied by a new beta of the iPhone SDK (build 9M2611). Beyond compatibility testing, there are no oth...

Apple Seeds iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 1

Apple proposes improvements to Safari browsing experience

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-25 15:24 by Bob 0

A pair of new patent filings from Apple include suggestions for improving the browsing experience offered through its Safari Web browser, such as a adaptive media support and a visual history tree that more accurately shows users where they've been and how they got there.

Apple proposes improvements to Safari browsing experience

Official Apple iPhone Developer University Program, Stanford Participates

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-24 20:24 by Bob 0

Apple announced details of an iPhone Developer University program to allow higher education institutions provide courses on iPhone and iPod touch programming.

Official Apple iPhone Developer University Program, Stanford Participates

Apple launches iPhone Developer University Program

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-24 16:24 by Bob 0

Apple has recently released details of a new program designed for higher education institutions looking to introduce curriculum for developing iPhone or iPod touch applications.

Apple launches iPhone Developer University Program

Apple's Clever iTunes 8

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-24 13:24 by Bob 0

It's been more than seven years since Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs bounded onto the stage at the annual MacWorld conference in San Francisco and took the wraps off the first version of iTunes. And oh, what a difference nearly a decade makes: The desktop jukebox has evolved from a simple, no-frills MP3 manager into an ever-expanding media gateway offering music, TV, movies, podcasts and even video games.

Apple's Clever iTunes 8

Apple cuts off unofficial avenue for rebuffed iPhone apps

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-24 01:24 by Bob 0

After an iPhone app developer successfully discovered a workaround for being turned down at the App Store in iTunes, Apple has cracked down and barred an unofficial method as well, potentially raising an anti-competition dispute.

Apple cuts off unofficial avenue for rebuffed iPhone apps

Apple Extends Non-Disclosure to App Store Rejection Letters

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-23 23:24 by Bob 0

Apple has gotten a significant amount of critical press surrounding its rejection policies in the App Store. A few high profile rejections have been widely reported and inspired at least one amusing comic.

Apple Extends Non-Disclosure to App Store Rejection Letters

Apple preparing to launch iPhone in 29 more countries

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-23 23:24 by Bob 0

Apple is gearing up for its third and final phase of international iPhone expansion during the 2008 calendar year, which will include launches in Russia, Brazil and Egypt, but not China or Korea.

Apple preparing to launch iPhone in 29 more countries

Apple iPhone shoppers can now start buying process at home

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-23 21:24 by Bob 0

Apple this week announced its new "Begin at Home" iPhone buying procedure which is designed to help accelerate sales of the device during the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Apple iPhone shoppers can now start buying process at home

Apple Streamlines iPhone 3G Sales with Online Signups

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-23 20:24 by Bob 0

Apple has started offering users a way to sign up for AT&T service online prior to visiting an Apple Store. The online tool allows you to:

Apple Streamlines iPhone 3G Sales with Online Signups

One Week With the Svelte New iPod Nano

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-23 13:24 by Bob 0

I've using Apple products for years, so I'm not surprised by cool industrial design, nanochromatic colors, or connectivity that just works with other Apple ecosystem products. In fact, I expect all Apple products to look and feel better than most any other electronic device out there, yet when I first held the new fourth-generation iPod nano in my hand I was pleasantly surprised.

One Week With the Svelte New iPod Nano

Piper Jaffray raises estimates for Apple's Sept quarter

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-22 16:24 by Bob 0

Investment bank Piper Jaffray boosted its estimates for Apple's current quarter on Monday, noting that iPhones will for the first time account for a material portion of the company's booked revenue.

Piper Jaffray raises estimates for Apple's Sept quarter

Review: Apple's second-generation iPod touch

Apple 10294 Published 2008-09-22 15:24 by Bob 0

The 2008 iPod touch inches closer to the iPhone line while retaining its iPod branding. It gets new audio input and recording features, volume controls, a speaker, and a full assortment of bundled apps, including Nike+ support.

Review: Apple's second-generation iPod touch