Archive: 2009 — page 30
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Mark Papermaster to Begin Working at Apple April 24
Apple has announced that Mark Papermaster will begin work at Apple as Senior Vice President Devices Hardware Engineering on April 24th, 2009. Papermaster was recruited to work at Apple from IBM in October last year but IBM immediately filed a lawsuit blocking Papermaster from working…
iPhone and iPod touch OS 2.2.1 Available
Apple has today released iPhone and iPod touch OS 2.2.1, the minor update offers the following improvements (iPhone only): iPhone 2.2.1 Software Update This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following: - Improved general stability of Safari - Fixed issue where some images…
iPhone App Review: Rolando
Description: Rolandoland has been invaded and the Rolandos need your help! Use innovative tilt, tap and Multi-Touch controls to solve physics puzzles, toy with interactive environments, and evade pesky enemies as you lead the Rolandos to victory. Developer - ngmoco, Inc Rolando - $5.99 -…
Updates: iDVD 7.0.3, iLife Media Browser
iDVD 7.0.3 - 27.4MB This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues. iLife Media Browser Update - 2.6MB This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues. It is recommended for all users of Aperture, iLife…
Apple Releases NVIDIA Graphics Update
NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009 - 3.21MB This update improves cursor movement when using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter with the Mini DisplayPort enabled MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro. It also improves playback of HD video running on systems with NVIDIA GeForce…
Apple Awarded Multi-Touch Patent
According to the US Patent Office Apple was awarded patent number 7,479,949 on January 20, 2009. The patent which was filed on April 11, 2008 covers multi-touch and all associated gestures such as pinch, swipe and rotation. The patent is titled: Touch screen device, method…
Analyst Offers Answer for Delayed iMac
Analyst Shaw Wu for Kaufman Brothers has stated in a report to clients some potential reason why Apple's iMac desktop computer has yet to be updated. "We wanted to give an update on the Mac business from what we are picking up from our latest…
iLife '09 Available January 27
iLife '09 was announced at Macworld 2009 and will begin shipping on January 27. iLife '09 includes iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, with breakthrough new ways to organize and manage photos, create movies and learn to play music. iLife ’09 is included with every new Mac…
iPhone App Review: iGirl
Description: The iGirl application consists of a beautiful 3-dimensional female model that can be manipulated by the user to perform various actions, including dancing and speaking. Users can interact with iGirl on their iPhones and iPod Touches by shaking the device and touching the screen…
Apple Settles Over Scratched iPod nanos
Apple has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit which alleged that Apple knew the glossy front of the first generation iPod nano was easily susceptible to scratches but failed to disclose the information. As part of the settlement Apple has agreed to…
Additional Information on Yesterday's Hearing in Apple v. Psystar
I just confirmed with a source who is in contact with Psystar President Rudy Pedraza that Judge Alsup told the parties that they could expect his ruling in seven to ten days. This supports my theory that Judge Alsup may be holding off on ruling…
So What Happened at Today's Hearing in the Apple v. Psystar Case?
A hearing was held today on Psystar's Motion for Leave to file its First Amended Counterclaims. The issues to be heard by the Court had been the subject of a four-part series over the past week here at World of Apple. Part One Part Two…
Documentary Takes Brief Look Inside Apple Design Department
Gary Hustwit has posted a rare glimpse of Jony Ive inside one of Apple's design studios at its Cupertino head quarters. We did a follow-up interview with Jony Ive at Apple in California last week, and enjoyed the opportunity of filming inside Apples design facilities…
Apple v. Psystar: What Is the Real Issue Before the Court Right Now? (Part 4)
This is the last of a series of articles on the issues to be heard before the Court later today. The last article ended with the following question: Does Psystar's Proposed Counterclaims Plead Sufficient Facts to Support a Claim for Copyright Misuse? I believe that…
SEC to Review Apple Disclosures on Jobs' Health
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to review Apple's disclosures about Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’s health problems to ensure investors weren’t misled. Bloomberg adds that the SEC investigation doesn't mean investigators have seen any wrongdoing. To bring any case…
Notes of Interest from Q109 Conference Call
After announcing record breaking revenue in the first fiscal quarter of 2009, Peter Oppeinheimer and Tim Cook held a conference call with analysts and members of the media to answer any queries. During the call which will be available for replay shortly the two senior…
QuickTime 7.6 Released, Contains Performance, Compatibility and Security Updates
QuickTime 7.6 Video: - Improves single-pass H.264 encoding quality - Increases the playback reliability of Motion JPEG media Audio: - Improves AAC encoding fidelity - Audio tracks from MPEG video files now export consistently Application Support: - Improves compatibility with iChat and Photo Booth QuickTime…
Apple Announces Best Quarterly Revenue in History, Record iPod Sales
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended December 27, 2008. The Company posted record revenue of $10.17 billion and record net quarterly profit of $1.61 billion, or $1.78 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $9.6 billion and…
Low-End MacBook Receives Speed Bump
Apple has within the last few days quietly updated the low-end white MacBook with specs nearer to its unibody siblings. Engadget first spotted the updated MacBook which remains the only model with a white polycarbonate enclosure amongst a lineup of unibody MacBooks. The MacBook which…
Apple Q109 Financial Results to be Unveiled January 21
On Wednesday January 21st at 2:00 p.m. PST/5:00 p.m. EST/ 10.00 p.m. GMT Apple will unveil it's first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2009. Apple will provide live audio streaming of its FY 09 First Quarter Results Conference Call utilising Apple’s QuickTime. The…