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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…
Apple v. Psystar: What Is the Real Issue Before the Court Right Now? (Part 3)
This is the third installment of a series examining the latest filings which will be argued before Judge Alsup on January 22, 2008. My purpose is varied. First, I would like to see how closely my thoughts and arguments parallel those of the attorneys. Second…
T-Mobile Austria Slashes 8GB iPhone Price
Those looking to pick up an 8GB iPhone in Austria can do so for €1. T-Mobile which carries the iPhone in Austria and Germany dropped the price of the 8GB handset on Monday from €99 to just €1 (on a €45/month contract). In addition to…
Intel Unleashes Core 2 Quad Processors, Destined for iMac?
Intel has today officially unveiled its brand new Core 2 Quad line of processors . Intel states that the processors are aimed at "sleek and cool" desktops with the new components weighing in at 2.33GHz, 2.66GHz and 2.83GHz and all consuming just 65W of energy…
Apple v. Psystar: What Is the Real Issue Before the Court Right Now? (Part 2)
This is a continuation of my piece from yesterday. Argument: Psystar Improperly Attempts to Create Counterclaims for the Affirmative Defense of Copyright Misuse. Yesterday I came to the conclusion that Psystar thus far has not defeated Apple's basic argument. In Altera Corp. v. Clear Logic…
Apple v. Psystar: What is the Real Issue Before the Court Right Now? (Part 1)
Commentators lacking in any legal background often overlook the nuances in legal cases that are very important. Yes, it is true that Psystar is now raising the "first sale doctrine" to a dominance that it didn't previously enjoy, but the validity of that argument per…