Archive: April 2007
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ProCare to Split into Two Paid Services
Multiple Apple rumour sites are stating that Apple is due to split its current ProCare service into two separate services, effectively doubling the cost of the current service. The current service costs $99 per year offers the ability to book Genius Bar appointments up to…
Apple Confirms Third NYC Store, 14th Store Planned for UK
Apple Confirms Third NYC Store Rendering of building that Apple will use as retail space on the corner of 14th Street and 9th Avenue, New York City During Wednesdays second-quarter financial results conference call Peter Oppenheimer confirmed that Apple is planned to open a third…
Battery Update 1.2 for MacBooks and MacBook Pros
Apple has released a Battery Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, the update is said to provide improved battery functionality. The update affects most Intel-based notebooks, including: MacBook MacBook (Late 2006) MacBook Pro (15-inch) MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy) MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo)…
In Brief: Apple VP Confirms Movies for Europe This Year, Apple Gearing Up for DRM-Free
Apple VP Confirms Movies for Europe This Year According to a report by Macworld.co.uk Apple plans to make movies available through iTunes by the end of the year. "Apple plans to offer films for sale through iTunes before the end of the year, a senior…
Apple Encouraged to Become Leader in Safe Materials
A letter to Apple shareholders from Vice President of Trillium Asset Management asks for Apple and its shareholders to consider "adopting a policy of becoming a leader in the use of safe materials, by eliminating persistent and bioaccumulative toxic chemicals." The full letter can be…
Apple CEO Says Subscription Service Unlikely
A report from Reuters has indicated that Apple is unlikely to bow to recent calls from the music industry to introduce a subscription based service. In an interview Reuters spoke to Apple CEO, Steve Jobs regarding music based subscription services. "'Never say never, but customers…
Apple Notes on iPhone During Conference Call
Apple stated on Wednesday that it will use its skills in software development to gradually add new software features and applications to both the iPhone and Apple TV. "We are taking this bold step to leverage what we do best," chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer…
Apple Announces Second Quarter Results
Apple has today announced the results for its fiscal 2007 second quarter which ended March 31, 2007. Apple posted revenue of $5.26 billion and net quarterly profit of $770 million, or 87 cents per diluted share. These compare to revenue of $4.36 billion and net…
Apple Board Releases Statement Regarding Anderson
Apple Board Members Bill Campbell, Millard Drexler, Albert Gore Jr., Arthur D. Levinson, Eric Schmidt and Jerry York today released the following statement; We are not going to enter into a public debate with Fred Anderson or his lawyer. Steve Jobs cooperated fully with Apple’s…
In Brief: AT&T Q&A For Exployees Rehashes Details
AT&T Q&A For Exployees Rehashes Details Engadget Mobile has posted an internal Q&A document being distributed within AT&T to employees. The Q&A outlines no new information but does clarify known details; Availability June 2007 4GB $499, 8GB $599. Available in Cingular company-owned retail stores, direct…
Apple to Announce Quarter 2 Financial Results
This evening Apple will officially reveal its Quarter 2 Financial Results. The conference call can be listened to on Apple's website . The call will take place at 2pm PT/5pm ET (10pm BST). Analysts are expecting Apple to announce earnings of 64 cents per share…
Ex-Apple CFO Blames Backdating on Jobs
Ex-Apple Chief Financial Officer, Fred Anderson's attorney issued a statement Tuesday stating that Apple CEO Steve Jobs told the former CFO to backdate stock options. Following this mornings report that the SEC has reached a settlement with Anderson in the stock-options investigation. An internal investigation…
In Brief: Apple Hiring iPhone Support Techs, iQuiz Now Available
Apple Hiring iPhone Support Techs AfterCollege.com is advertising a job for a Senior iPhone Support Representative for Apple. The job which is based in Austin, Texas requires applications to be in by May as training classes begin around that time. The Sr. iPhone Support Representative…
Former CFO Pays Settlement to SEC
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple's Former Chief Financial Office Fred Anderson has settled with the SEC on allegations that he backdated stock options while at the company. The Journal cites unnamed sources in saying that Anderson agreed to the fine of $150,000…
SEC to Charge Former Apple Exec
Following Sunday's article it appears that SEC is pursuing former Apple legal aid, Nancy Heinen. It was announced in May 2006 that Heinen would leave Apple, at the time it was unknown why the senior vice president, general counsel and secretary would leave the company…
Apple UK Shows Off New 'Get a Mac Advert
Office Posse Apple UK has begun airing a new 'Get a Mac' advert called 'Office Posse.' The advert stresses to Windows users that Microsoft Office runs more than happily on a Mac.
Apple Reveals Details of Instant Message Framework
AppleInsider reports on an interesting piece recently published by Apple to Developers regarding some of Leopard's underlying features. Apple has already implemented features to allow Keynote presentations to be presented over iChat Theatre The particular piece covers the iChat 4.0 Instant Message Framework, and how…
Jobs Unlikely to Face Criminal Charges Over Stock Options
Mercury News has run a story based on investigations they have made into the Apple Stock Options probe. Their investigation shows that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is unlikely to face any criminal charges related to the stock option backdating investigation. Despite Apple's disclosure that Jobs…
Target Stores to Sell Apple TV?
AppleInsinder reports that American retailer Target will become the second third-party retailer to sell Apple TV. Target will join Best Buy who agreed to sell Apple TV just last month . Those familiar with the plans report that Target will attempt to have some capacity…
Aperture 1.5.3 Update
Apple has released an update to Aperture. The update which weighs in at nearly 130MB comes with the following synopsis. Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance in a number of areas, including: Generation of thumbnails for adjusted images Entering and exiting…