Archive: January 2009 — page 3
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Psystar Files Its Reply to Apple's Response to Psystar's Motion for Leave to Amend its Counterclaim
Here is where the titles of pleadings can become more interesting than the filings themselves. Let me break this down for you (yes, some of this is repeated from prior articles, but I have received a lot of feedback that these simple refreshers with current…
Taking a Look at iTunes Plus
One of the biggest announcements at Macworld 2009 was that Apple would be selling all its music DRM-free by the middle of the year. Apple describes iTunes Plus as follows: Apple’s DRM-free format with higher-quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for audio quality virtually indistinguishable from…
Apple Seeks Specialists in HSPA Technologies for iPhone
Apple has posted several job opportunities on it's employment site seeking individuals with experience with advanced 3G telephony technologies. Apple is looking for a lab tester and analyst who have experience with HSDPA and HSUPA (High Speed Downlink/Uplink Packet Access). The two technologies are commonly…
Mini DisplayPort Becomes Part of Official Specification
According to VESA Apple's variation of DisplayPort known as Mini DisplayPort will be included in the upcoming DisplayPort 1.2 specification. The tiny port is to be included in the upcoming DisplayPort 1.2 specification, the standard's overseer, Vesa, said last week. The digital monitor link tech…
Further Evidence Points Towards iPhone nano
Before Macworld several stories ran on World of Apple referencing the iPhone nano, although it always seemed unlikely for the device to show up at Macworld the evidence was there and further evidence and rumours now point towards a mid-2009 release. Digitimes has posted a…
Safari Vulnerability Affects OS X and Windows
Brian Mastenbrook an open source developer has discovered a security flaw in Safari which makes it vulnerable to "malicious websites". According to Masterbrook the flaw allows files to be read from a users hard drive which could expose sensitive information like emails, passwords and cookies…
Apple Signs Five Year Display Deal With LG
An SEC filing made today shows that Apple and LG have entered into a five year agreement in which LG will supply LCD panels to Apple. The deal also includes a prepayment from Apple to LG of $500 million. "Although LG Display already had a…
Online Screening of "Welcome to Macintosh"
During Macworld last week two films that cover Apple saw the light of day in exclusive public screenings. One of these films was "Welcome to Macintosh" which is having an online screening on Monday, January 12th, at 9:30 PM ET on The Digital Lifestyle…
Schiller Talks to Pogue on Apple's Event Schedule
Following the Macworld keynote on Tuesday The New York Times' D avid Pogue had the chance to talk to Apple's Phil Schiller. Pogue naturally questioned Schiller on why the company had decided to pullout of Macworld in future years, Schiller pretty much restated Apple's press…
Macworld Gallery: Expo Floor
Over 100 photos showcasing the two massive show floors here at Macworld 2009. View the gallery.
Macworld Gallery: Apple Keynote Presentation
On Tuesday Apple's Phil Schiller presented the annual Keynote presentation which kicked off Macworld 2009. The Keynote is the last that Apple will deliver at Macworld. View the gallery.
TUAW Interview With David Pogue
TUAW had the fantastic opportunity to interview David Pogue , author and columnist who is effectively a Mac celebrity. In the interview TUAW'er Christina Warren touches on the Apple Keynote, the future of Macworld and the Blackberry Storm...
Macworld Best of Show Awards 2009
It's Wednesday here at Macworld and that means the annual Best of Show awards, presented by Jim and Jason from Macworld magazine. This year nine products received the coveted award for being a fantastic product. As with last year many of the products are currently…
2009 Apple Proxy Statements Available to Shareholders
Apple has announced that its 2009 proxy materials are now available on the web under the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Notice and Access rule and can be found at www.apple.com/investor . In line with recent green efforts by Apple the company has decided to…
Macworld 2009 Keynote Stream Available
Apple has posted a QuickTime stream of today's Keynote presentation by Phil Schiller. During the Keynote Apple announced the new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro, variable pricing and an entire DRM-free iTunes Store as well as releasing major updates to iLife and iWork.
Macworld Gallery: Apple's Booth
For Apple's final year at Macworld it has a typically large booth featuring all the new product from todays announcements. But many iPods and iPhones are on hand as well. View the gallery.
Apple Unveils 17-inch Unibody MacBook Pro
As was speculated prior to Macworld Apple announced the availability of the 17-inch MacBook Pro based on the unibody enclosure design revealed in October 2008. The 17-inch MacBook Pro features a aluminium unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight…
Apple Details Major Changes to iTunes Store
Launched back in 2003, Apple's iTunes Store has grown to the become America's most popular music retailer. With increasing competition Apple has announced today a major comeback. Apple announced several changes to the iTunes Store. Beginning today, all four major music labels—Universal Music Group, Sony…
iLife '09 Due Later in January
In addition to releasing iWork '09 Apple has also given iLife a significant update although it will not be available until later in the month. Apple today introduced iLife ’09, which features major upgrades to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, and includes iDVD and an updated…
Apple Shows Off iWork '09, Begins Testing iWork.com
During today's Macworld 2009 Keynote Apple announced a brand new version of iWork which adds powerful new features without sacrificing Apple’s legendary ease of use. Keynote ’09 introduces advanced object transitions, which automatically animate objects with a choice of effects and Magic Move, an innovative…