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Apple Stock Breaks $90
For the third time in just seven days, Apple's shares closed at an all time high of $90.31, up $1.71 on a volume of 23,831,895 shares. The steep rise in stock price appears to be associated to positive views from analysts that believe Apple will…
In Brief: New Zealand iTunes Store on Horizon, Blu-Ray Equipped Macs in February?
Blu-Ray Equipped Macs in February? Apple is reportedly planning to receive the first Blu-ray drives for Macs in February 2007. According to the report by Think Secret, details are vague. New Zealand iTunes Store on Horizon It looks like that Apple will announce the New…
Apple in Talks Over Energy Chip
Apple is rumoured to be in talks with a small firm called Eneco, which has developed a chip that converts heat into electricity. The chip could make a big difference in the IT world in the future. CEO of Eneco told investors that the new…
PortalPlayer Wins iPhone Processor Contract
The EETimes reports that PortalPlayer which was recently dumped from the iPod nano in April of this year has received the contract to design the processor for the rumoured iPhone. Late last month it was announced that nVidia would acquire PortalPlayer for $357 million, it…
Apple Launches Coke + iTunes Picadilly Circus Promotion
Apple UK has launched details of a promotion that will take place from November 20th to December 3. During the promotion, winning entrants will receive a song code for the iTunes Store UK for either 3, 5, 10, 100 or 1000 songs. Those willing to…
New iPod shuffle Ad Debuts
Apple has released another iPod advert this week, this time for its newest model, the iPod shuffle. New iPod shuffle Advert The advert called "Put Some Music On" focuses on the iPod shuffle's ability to be placed almost anywhere on any type of clothing.
Apple to Introduce Retail Initiatives
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple will begin multiple retail initiatives to help address interest in Macs. The first initiative is known as Rhonda, inspired by the Beach Boy's track "Help Me, Rhonda", the software will be installed on all Macs in Retail Stores. The software…
Apple Announces “Black Friday” Sale
Similar to last year , Apple has announced that it will launch its "Black Friday" sale next week. The one day event effects both the online retail store and brick and morter stores in the United States. Last year Apple offered $101 savings on iMacs…
Apple Design Chief Collects CBE
Apple design chief, Jonathan Ive has collected his CBE from Her Majesty the Queen. Ive was honoured the award back in December 2005 , at the time Apple said “We are as proud as could be that Jonny is receiving such a prestigous commendation.” The…
Apple Unveils Apple Remote Desktop 3.1
Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Client - 2.5MB The 3.1 client update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility. Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Admin - 28MB The 3.1 update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous…
In Brief: Apple Estimated to Sell 14-15m iPods this Quarter, AMD Based Apple Notebook, More Details on iPhone
Apple Estimated to Sell 14-15m iPods this Quarter Investment firm PiperJaffray has made a suggestion that Apple could sell between 14 and 15 million iPods in its December quarter. The estimate which was made on data from October is said to be slightly inaccurate due…
Foxconn Reportedly Recieves iPhone Contract
Foxconn, the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry has reportedly secured a contract for the manufacturing of 12 million Apple mobile handsets. The Commercial Times reports that sources say that the phone is due to arrive in the first half of 2007.
Exclusive: New Leopard Build in Images
As reported earlier this week, Apple has seeded a new build of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to developers. The images show some of the features which have been added to the build.
Updates: Intel Mac Firmware Updates, X11 1.1.3, Digital Camera RAW Update 1.0.1
Intel Mac Firmware Updates This EFI Firmware Update fixes several Boot Camp, start up, and wake-from-sleep issues on Intel computers. iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.1 - 6.1MB MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2 - 2.7MB MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0 - 1.6MB Mac mini EFI…
In Brief: D. Rosenberg Joins Apple as General Counsel, Justin Long Continues ‘Get a Mac’ Commercials, $7,000 Apple Gear Stolen From Summit Sierra Apple Store
D. Rosenberg Joins Apple as General Counsel Today Donald J. Rosenberg became Senior Vice President and general counsel of Apple, reporting to Steve Jobs. “We’re thrilled to welcome such a seasoned professional to our executive team,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Don has a broad…
Apple to Offer Song Credits?
CNET News.com is reporting that Apple could be changing the way iTunes pricing works. Currently when you buy a single track from an album you have to pay for it again if you wish to later purchase the whole album. It is possible that in…
Japanese ‘Get a Mac’ Ads
Get a Mac adverts air in Japan Apple Japan has posted Japanese version of the current 'Get a Mac' TV adverts, the adverts contain new Japanese actors. Current the site only has 3 adverts which appear to versions of 'Viruses', 'iLife' and 'Better.'
Apple Delivers Another Leopard Build
Apple delivered a new build of Mac OS X 1.5 Leopard to developers this week, the objective of build 9A303 is too solve "performance related bugs" and were present in the previous build 9A283 . The following are listed as changes since build 9A283; Finder…
In Brief: Fox Movies on iTunes Store, ‘Get a Mac’ Ads Lose Justin Long, Apple Testing Updated Backup?, Apple Offers Gift Wrapping
Fox Movies on iTunes Store News Corp. , has stated that it is in talks with Apple to begin distribution of Fox Movies on the iTunes Store. Peter Chernin, President and CEO of News Corp. mentioned the talks with Apple during a conference call on…
Apple Exec Claims “Tremendous” Interest in iPod shuffle
It is being reported that Apple executive Phil Schiller has been quoted saying on a telephone interview that Apple is seeing "tremendous" interest when referring to the iPod shuffle. Schiller went on to say that it shipped "exactly when we expected" followed by "the early…