Apple drops anti-piracy measures from iWork '09
Apple has dropped serial number verification in the new retail version of iWork 09, making the revised office suite simply "just work" for new users who have purchased it.
Apple drops anti-piracy measures from iWork '09
Apple drops anti-piracy measures from iWork '09
Sales of Apple's Mac and iPod products bounced back last month following a disappointing November, helping the company's performance in those segments pull slightly ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimates for the December quarter.
Apple's Mac, iPod sales see slight rebound in December
Apple's Mac, iPod sales see slight rebound in December
On Monday, Intel dropped prices on existing desktop Quad-Core processors and introduced three new power-efficient Quad-Core desktop processors:
Apple to Use Newly Released Quad-Core Deskop Processors
Apple to Use Newly Released Quad-Core Deskop Processors
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak argued in a television interview this past week that he thinks Steve Jobs' temporary absence from Apple could be a blessing in disguise. Meanwhile, the parents of interim chief Tim Cook discuss the compulsive work ethic that's helped propel their small town boy to the top of Silicon Valley.
Videos: Woz on Steve Jobs' leave; parents on Tim Cook's rise
Videos: Woz on Steve Jobs' leave; parents on Tim Cook's rise
Although complicated health issues have forced Steve Jobs into a 6 month leave from Apple, he's seemingly confident in his ability to serve on Disney's Board of Directors, where he'll be standing for reelection come March.
Steve Jobs to stand for re-election to Disney's board
Steve Jobs to stand for re-election to Disney's board
Apple has reportedly jumped on a sudden vacancy left by a fine dining restaurant in Philadelphia's historic Center City district by signing a lease for its first retail outlet in the one-time nation's capital.
First Philadelphia Apple store reportedly in the works
First Philadelphia Apple store reportedly in the works
Apple is among a dozen systems builders being sued this month for infringing on a pair of patents that cover system-wide software permissions for defining the range of operations that computer applications may or may not perform.
Apple among PC makers sued over OS permissions tech
Apple among PC makers sued over OS permissions tech
Apple has posted a media alert announcing details for the January 21st release of their financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The results will cover sales from September 28th through December 27th, 2008, and will be released at...
Apple to Release Q1 2009 Financial Results on January 21st
Apple to Release Q1 2009 Financial Results on January 21st
Both Steve Jobs and Apple are unique -- well, almost -- in the technology market. Most companies spend their money on lots of product choices and hope to hit a sweet spot for a customer; Apple spends its money on marketing and design and drives customers to the sweet spot it creates.
Apple Without Steve Is Like Disney Without Walt
Apple Without Steve Is Like Disney Without Walt
Although Apple announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won't necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers. In fact, record companies are the ones that plan to come out ahead.
As iTunes Goes, So Goes the Industry
As iTunes Goes, So Goes the Industry
As Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs steps away from the helm for a six-month medical leave, the eyes of investors, customers, and employees are intently focused on his No. 2, Chief Operating Officer Timothy D. Cook. Cook, who will act as interim CEO while Jobs is away, is known as a skilled manager who makes up in operational chops what he lacks in marketing and design savvy.
Tim Cook: A Steady Go-To Guide for Apple
Tim Cook: A Steady Go-To Guide for Apple
Apple probably will be sued by investors unhappy with the company's about-face on the health of its visionary chief executive, but the law is not clear on what duty the company has to disclose personal medical information, legal experts said on Wednesday. Apple said CEO Steve Jobs, 53, will take a medical leave of absence until June.
Suing Over Jobs' Health Disclosures - or Lack Thereof
Suing Over Jobs' Health Disclosures - or Lack Thereof
Take a look at Apple's share price, and it's as if the iPhone never happened. Hurt by worries about the health of Chief Executive Steve Jobs, and the economic recession, Apple shares have lost more than half their value over the last eight months and are now trading at around $82 -- similar to levels before the launch of the company's trend-setting touchscreen phone.
Apple Bears vs. Bulls: Are Shares Ripe for Picking
Apple Bears vs. Bulls: Are Shares Ripe for Picking
A Chinese-language blog with a debatable track record claims Apple is working on a 15-inch MacBook Air with more information to come in the "second half" of this year.
Apple working on 15-inch MacBook Air, says blog
Apple working on 15-inch MacBook Air, says blog
The Royal Bank of Canada cut its price target on shares of Apple friday to $70 from $125 and also downgraded the stock to 'Underperform' on concerns of reduced earnings growth as well as uncertainty about the company's leadership.
RBC downgrades Apple to 'Underperform', slashes target to $70
RBC downgrades Apple to 'Underperform', slashes target to $70
In an open letter to employees, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed that his health concerns now warrant a medical leave of absence, and the world reacted in a big way. The news that his health issues are more complex than originally thought has dominated the financial news world as well as national media and, naturally, the Apple-focused blogosphere.
Steve Jobs' Health, Apple's Future and the Mac Blogosphere Cacophony
Steve Jobs' Health, Apple's Future and the Mac Blogosphere Cacophony
Based on reports from an unnamed NVIDIA partner, a PC Enthusiast website has controversially concluded that Apple's next Mac mini will be use NVIDIA's Ion platform, which pairs NVIDIA's 9400M system controller and integrated GPU with Intel's low power Atom processor.
Apple rumored to adopt NVIDIA's Ion platform
Apple rumored to adopt NVIDIA's Ion platform
Profiling Tim Cook: More and more analysts and observers are pointing to acting chief executive Tim Cook's previous accomplishments at Apple in an unofficial vote of confidence in his leadership during Steve Jobs' health-related absence.
Industry watchers express confidence in Cook as Apple chief
Industry watchers express confidence in Cook as Apple chief
Profiling Tim Cook: More and more analysts and observers are pointing to acting chief executive Tim Cook's previous accomplishments at Apple in an unofficial vote of confidence in his leadership during Steve Jobs' health-related absence.
Industry watchers exude confidence in Cook as Apple chief
Industry watchers exude confidence in Cook as Apple chief
If Apple takes the wraps off of any new products over the next six months, CEO Steve Jobs will not be introducing them to the world. Jobs and his company announced Wednesday that he will be taking a medical leave of absence to deal with new concerns regarding his health
Apple Faces a Season Without Steve
Apple Faces a Season Without Steve