Macworld a Wistful Love-In for Apple Fans
They came from Paris, Taiwan and, yes, Cupertino, Calif., to participate in the tech Be-In known as Macworld. They came Mac-equipped -- there are probably more MacBook laptops and iPhones per square foot at the Moscone Center in San Francisco this week than any other spot on Earth.
Macworld a Wistful Love-In for Apple Fans
Macworld a Wistful Love-In for Apple Fans
We've collected a few items of interest from vendors here at Macworld San Francisco:
MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
Even though Apple chief executive Steve Jobs' long-stated desire for DRM-free iTunes music has finally been realized, some observers and users are questioning Apple for the way it's handling certain aspects of the change.
iTunes DRM-free, but upgrading comes with strings attached
iTunes DRM-free, but upgrading comes with strings attached
Apple's new iWork.com service lifts one of the biggest obstacles facing its iWork office productivity suite by making it easier for iWork users to collaborate with others using Windows PC and Microsoft Office. Here's a first look at how the service works and what it does.
An extensive look at Apple's new iWork.com service
An extensive look at Apple's new iWork.com service
With Apple CEO Steve Jobs sitting out this year's Macworld event, speculation turned to what Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, might announce during Apple's keynote address. Would Apple unveil something huge, like an iPhone nano? Or would Apple slide out of Macworld with a whimper?
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'
Users clamoring for a high-performance tablet computer running Mac OS X have a new option this week, withMacNewsworld -- Mac Intelligence for the Enterprise
With Apple CEO Steve Jobs sitting out this year's Macworld event, speculation turned to what Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, might announce during Apple's keynote address. Would Apple unveil something huge, like an iPhone nano? Or would Apple slide out of Macworld with a whimper?
Woz helps take the wraps off Modbook Pro tablet (photos)
MacNewsWorld
MacNewsWorld
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'
With Apple CEO Steve Jobs sitting out this year's Macworld event, speculation turned to what Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, might announce during Apple's keynote address. Would Apple unveil something huge, like an iPhone nano? Or would Apple slide out of Macworld with a whimper?
Woz helps take the wraps off Modbook Pro tablet (photos)
MacNewsWorld
MacNewsWorld
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'
Macs and iPhones are driving the the latest chapter of the Apple growth story but that's not the pictured painted by the company's exhibit at this year's Macworld Expo, where the usual suspects have taken a back seat to the latest innovations in consumer media and productivity software.
Apple's final Macworld booth in photos
Apple's final Macworld booth in photos
The new 17" MacBook Pro claims an industry leading 8 hours of battery life, thanks to a series of innovations Apple highlighted in the new notebook's introduction. Even so, many of the advancements are not actually new, but rather the product of Apple's incremental engineering efforts to increase its notebooks' usability and desirability by thinking differently.
A closer look at Apple's advanced notebook battery tech
A closer look at Apple's advanced notebook battery tech
Apple has already posted a streaming version of company senior VP Phil Schiller's Macworld 2009 keynote speech, recapping the company's final presentation at the annual trade show.
Apple posts Macworld 2009 keynote stream
Apple posts Macworld 2009 keynote stream
At today's Macworld Expo keynote, Apple announced several changes to the iTunes store.
Apple Announces Changes to iTunes Stores: DRM Free, Variable Pricing
Apple Announces Changes to iTunes Stores: DRM Free, Variable Pricing
At MacWorld San Francisco today, Apple announced a major update to its iLife suite of applications. iLife '09 will be available by late January 2009. Upgrade costs are $79, with a family pack at $99. It is shipping on all new macs. Here's a quick bre...
Apple Announces iLife '09
Apple Announces iLife '09
At today's Macworld Expo keynote, Apple announced several changes to the iTunes store.
Apple Announces Changes to iTunes Store
Apple Announces Changes to iTunes Store
In addition to iLife '09, Apple announced a major revision to its iWork suite of applications. iWork '09 is available now for $79/single user and $99/family pack, or only $49 with the purchase of a new Mac. It begins shipping today.
Apple Releases iWork '09
Apple Releases iWork '09
Presenting at the Macworld Expo on Tuesday, Apple unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook Pro featuring a durable and precision aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries.
Apple unveils 17-inch MacBook Pro with 8-hour battery
Apple unveils 17-inch MacBook Pro with 8-hour battery
While bowing to studio pressure to offer variable pricing on iTunes tracks, Apple has also finally convinced all the big labels to release their music as DRM-free 'iTunes Plus' tracks at the same 99 cents.
iTunes Store Goes DRM Free
iTunes Store Goes DRM Free
Users of Apple's updated iWork office productivity suite will find new location features in their desktop applications and a new online document sharing service at iWork.com, the company announced Tuesday.
Apple introduces iWork '09, iWork.com
Apple introduces iWork '09, iWork.com
Apple on Tuesday used its final Macworld keynote address to announce a new version of its iLife digital media suite. Some live notes follow ahead of a formal overview
Apple introduces iLife '09
Apple introduces iLife '09
Unless Apple is planning on unveiling an iCar, an iHome or an iBrain at Tuesday's Macworld Expo in San Francisco, the media focus will remain squarely on Steve Jobs; his absence, his health, his successors. That's as it should be, even with the Dear Apple Community letter from Jobs that the company released Monday, and an accompanying statement of support from Apple's board of directors.
Diagnosing Apple's PR Afflictions
Diagnosing Apple's PR Afflictions
With just over an hour to go before Apple kicks off Macworld Expo 2009 with an inaugural keynote presentation from its marketing chief, references to a new version of the company's iWork productivity have appeared at Apple.com.
Briefly: iWork '09 reference appears at Apple.com
Briefly: iWork '09 reference appears at Apple.com
With Macworld Expo kicking off in a matter of hours, a number of last minute rumors have appeared today.
Last Minute Rumors: DRM Free iTunes, Mac Mini, iPhone Tethering
Last Minute Rumors: DRM Free iTunes, Mac Mini, iPhone Tethering