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Zen Maker Files Injunction Against Apple
Creative Technology on Monday filed a complaint with the U.S International Trade Commission seeking an injunction that would prevent Apple from importing iPods from its overseas manufacturers. In the filing Creative requests an investigation into whether Apple Computer has violated Section 337 of Tariff of…
iLife 06 Updates
Apple has made updates to its iLife 06 suite of applications available via Software Update. iMovie HD 6.0.2 - 7.0MB This update to iMovie HD 6 addresses issues with PAL audio and displaying iLife Sound Effects automatically in its iLife Media Browser. It also improves…
Apple Music Revenue Could Grow to $15 Billion by 2010
The independent research and consulting provider Generator have published a report showing that Apple's music business could more than double in the next 5 years. For the year ending September 2002 music was only 2.6 of Apples total revenue but as of September last year…
Reports of iPhone Said to be “Guesswork”
Responding to rumours that spread late last week Softbank Corp has issued a statement calling such rumours "guesswork at best" The rumours consisted of a report from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun saying that President of Softbank and CEO of Apple Computer had met up to…
MacBook Accidently Posted to Apple Front Page? (Fake)
An image is circulating on the internet that supposedly purports the front page of Apple.com advertising the new MacBook. The image could have easily been faked but recent rumours have predicted that the MacBook could be released any day now. A screenshot supposedly showing the…
His Life Inside AppleCare
Adam Knight has written a lengthy article about his life at AppleCare, a very good read. Almost makes you feel bad for shouting at those on the other end of the phone.
Softbank and Apple Partnership Will Bring an iPhone?
Softbank Corp and Apple are said to be planning to develop a mobile phone with iPod like functionality and have the ability to download songs directly from the iTunes Music Store. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun is reporting that Softbank President and Apple CEO have met…
“We are Apple”
A video has appeared on YouTube from the 1984 Shareholders meeting where the first Macintosh was shown to those closest to Apple. This video is simple inspiring...
The Great Wall of Mac minis
Brian of FreeMacBlog.com has posted a very impressive collection of Apple boxes, consisting of over 100 Mac mini boxes. He was offering a prize for the first to name every box in the picture, the prize has been nabbed already, shame that.
Apple to Hold Special Event Next Thursday?
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is set to hold a "special briefing" in the brand new Fifth Avenue Store next Thursday at 10AM ET. Although the story is still developing it appears that the invites are welcoming members of the press to come and have…
French DRM Law Gives Apple some Slack
The French Senate has been at it again, on Wednesday the Senate approved a new copyright bill but has amended the previous bill affecting music services such as iTunes, forcing them to open up their DRM. The amended text in the bill which was approved…
Front Row 1.2.2 Available
Apple has released an update for its Front Row application, the update is around 4MB in size and is described as the following: Bugs fixed in 1.2.2 include: Addresses bugs that prevented song shuffling within playlists Front row no longer says the server was not…
Apple Store Fifth Avenue Opening May 19th
Teaser on Apple's website features a cube and the date of opening, the page also contains a timer Apple today announced that its long awaited Fifth Avenue Store in New York with open on Friday 19th May at 6.00PM. The store features a 32 foot…
Apple Releases Update for QuickTime, Security Update
Apple today released an update to Quicktime 7. The update pushes Quicktime to version 7.1 and weighs in around 50MB, Apple describes the update as the following: QuickTime 7.1 delivers numerous important bug fixes and addresses critical security issues. This update is highly recommended for…
.Mac Adds Easy iDisk Public Folder Access
iDisk Apple has today announced that all .Mac members now have a simpler way to access iDisk Public folders, using a standard web browser. Entering the URL "idisk.mac.com/membername-Public" brings up a page with all the downloads available from that particular folder. Friends and colleagues can…
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Promotion Goes Awry
It appears that customers attempting to take part in Apple recent promotion of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers have been unable to receive the necessary codes to purchase tickets before pre-sales. Some users reported today that they received codes just 30 minutes before the deadline…
Apple Teams up with the NBA to Bring 2006 Playoffs
The NBA and Apple have teamed up to bring the NBA 2006 Playoffs to the iTunes Music Store. Inside the NBA by TNT, the awarding winning show. 15 to 20 minute recaps will be available for each of the Playoff games and during The Finals…
Fox Shows Added to iTunes
Apple has today added Fox shows to the iTunes Music Store, 24, Prison Break, Unan1mous and Stacked have all been added to the store. As well as the first seasons of Buffy, Slayer, Firefly and Lost in Space.
Jobs Comments on Apple v Apple
Jobs this morning spoke to the press and invited Apple Corps to join the digital music revolution. "We are glad to put this disagreement behind us," said Jobs. "We have always loved the Beatles, and hopefully we can now work together to get them on…
Head Legal Exec Leaves Apple
Apple's senior vice president, general counsel and secretary Nancy Heinen has left the company. Heinen is the third exec to leave since March when Jon Rubenstein and Avie Tevanian left the company. The terms of departure are unknown but the exec sold more than $7.5…