While Apple’s latest Xserve uses the Intel Harpertown quad-core, Core 2 Xeon CPU, it is in all other regards the glorious antithesis of a PC server…
Month: May 2008
Still room for Google CEO Schmidt on Apple’s board of directors?
Until now, having Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt sit on Apple’s board of directors…
Orange in discussions with Apple to sell iPhone in Spain, Poland, other countries
France Telecom’s Orange is “in discussions” with Apple Inc. to sell the iPhone outside France…
Apple releases fifth iPhone SDK beta
Apple has released the fifth beta version of the iPhone SDK…
Synchronoss shares collapse as unlocked Apple iPhones takes toll
Snychronoss Technologies (SNCR) shares have dropped nearly in half in after hours trading on a disappointing outlook for 2008…
Hello, Apple? Unsanctioned Mac clones surface for sale on eBay
A recent move by a little-known Florida-based solutions provider to openly challenge Apple…
Leaked AT&T memo points to next-gen Apple iPhone release in late June?
An AT&T employee has forwarded Engadget a purported memo for AT&T retail store employees…
Jumsoft offers free Keynote Jam package
Jumsoft has announced the release of Keynote Jam, a package of 56 high-quality, 3D-rendered images for Apple Keynote presentations…
The Motley Fool: Will Microsoft be brave enough to bail on Zune?
Microsoft was bold enough to walk out on Microhoo. Will it be brave enough to bail on its Zune, as well?
Caris & Co. ups target price, estimates on Apple Inc.
Caris & Company analyst Shebly Seyrafi today reiterated his “Above Average” rating on Apple Inc…
Despite U.S. boycott, NBC Universal TV shows now offered in Apple’s UK iTunes Store
Apple’s UK iTunes Store has added TV shows from NBC Universal despite NBC’s absence from Apple’s U.S. iTunes Store…
Apple goes non-exclusive with iPhone – at least in some markets
Apple has made a major change to its European strategy for the iPhone, by picking both Vodafone and Telecom Italia to launch…
Apple enables movie purchasing on Apple TV
Apple has quietly updated the Apple TV’s movie browsing and renting system to allow for the purchase of movies directly from the device…
Consumer Reports again ranks Apple best in support for both notebooks and desktops
Apple has the best help-desk support for both laptop and desktop systems…
Japanese government eyes ‘iPod tax’ – again
The Japanese government will propose this week a plan to charge copyright royalties on sales of iPods…
Amidst Apple iTunes Store standoff, NBC offers up TV shows on Microsoft’s Zune
After a pricing spat with Apple led NBC to pull its video content from iTunes, the broadcaster has struck a deal with Microsoft’s Zune online store…
Vodafone to offer Apple iPhone in ten markets around the world
In a brief statement on the company’s website, Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple…
VMware Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 1 free download now available
VMware had announced the availability of VMware Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 1…
Apple: Our pro apps are not for sale
According to Apple itself, NAB rumours that it wants to unload Final Cut Pro and other post products…
New Apple Flagship Store in Boston is world’s largest Apple Store
Just like the New York Yankees had to take a back seat to the Boston Red Sox, it’s just about time for Apple’s New York City flagship, Apple Store Fifth Avenue, to lose its crown to Boston…
RBC Capital Markets raises target price, reiterates ‘outperform’ on Apple
RBC Capital Markets analysts have reiterated their “outperform” rating on Apple Inc. (AAPL) and raised their estimates…
iLounge launches ‘Design The Next iPhone, Win The Next iPhone Contest’
iLounge has officially launched their “Design The Next iPhone, Win The Next iPhone Contest.”
WSJ: Time to bail on MSFT, Microsoft’s corporate strategy no better than their mediocre software
In the wake of Microsoft’s failed attempt to acquire Yahoo, this is now an excellent opportunity to sell any Microsoft stock…
Apple includes Chinese handwriting recognition in iPhone 2.0 Beta
“Apple has quietly included handwriting recognition for Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) into the latest iPhone Firmware 2.0 beta…
Canada’s Bell Aliant first to launch Apple Macbook and Internet package in North America
Aliant, Atlantic Canada’s leading information and communications technology provider, has signed an agreement with Apple…
Associated Press launches Mobile News Network geared to iPhone, iPod touch
The Associated Press today debuted its Mobile News Network, a multimedia news portal targeted at wireless users..
Enderle: Steve Jobs vs. Steve Ballmer
Rob Enderle, head of “The Enderle Group” — a massive “group” which consists of himself and his wife Mary — rubs both of his brain cells together…
Apple upgraded by AmTech Research from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Buy’ a mere 13 days after ratings cut
Apple this morning has been upgraded by AmTech Research analyst Shaw Wu from “Neutral” to “Buy” a mere 13 days after the analyst cut his rating…
‘Mac cloner’ Psystar will need major cash to fight off Apple’s likely legal challenges
Psystar is currently selling Open Computers with Apple’s Mac OS X Leopard preinstalled, in what appears to be a clear violation…
Apple’s iPhone Dev Program now open to international developers
International developers can now buy the electronic certificate, just like the US developers
Apple’s pile of cash growing rapidly
The biggest cash pile in the technology industry historically has belonged to Microsoft Corp…
Ballmer’s Folly ends: Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid because of Google
Google proved to be the final straw that broke Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s back…
Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch soon to have a whole lotta shakin’ goin on
SiiTE Interactive, a New York-based creative marketing agency, said it’s developing a range of iPhone applications…
Ballmer’s Folly continues: Microsoft and Yahoo enter into active merger talks – report
After a months-long standoff, Microsoft and Yahoo are in active merger talks, a person involved in the discussions said…
RUMOR: Apple quietly shopped around its entire pro apps portfolio at NAB
Apple was quietly shopping around its entire professional application business to prospective buyers…
Adobe to give away Flash for mobile devices
dobe Systems Inc. says it will license its video-enabling Flash software for free for mobile devices…
US ambassador launches Apple store in Pakistan [Updated: 2:50pm EDT]
U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson termed the launch of Apple…
Why AT&T may subsidize Apple’s iPhone
Although it has sent millions of new customers AT&T’s way, this unique market advantage known as the iPhone…
Game changer: Apple’s iTunes Store offering major movies on same day as DVD release
Major movie studios have agreed to allow Apple Inc.’s iTunes to sell movies on the same day they are released on DVD…
PC Magazine reviews Apple’s new 24-inch iMac: Editor’s Choice, King of the all-in-ones
The Apple iMac (24-inch Penryn) is the iconic all-in-one desktop that others try emulate…
BusinessWeek: More office workers are demanding Macs. Is business ready? Is Apple?
Workers increasingly press their employers to let them use Macs in the office…
Video Shootout: Apple iPhone on 2.5G EDGE vs. 3G HSDPA
The same Apple iPhone displayed side-by-side on 2.5G EDGE vs. 3G HSDPA…
