Mac sales take double-digit plunge
March 16, 2009
Apple’s unit volume computer sales also fell in February for a second straight double digit monthly dive even as low cost netbooks boosted numbers on the Windows side.
Archive for March, 2009
Apple confirms iPod shuffle chip, licensing fee
March 16, 2009
It’s repeated so often that it has become mantra—there two things in the world you don’t want to know how they are made—laws and sausages. Perhaps we can now ad iPods to that list.
Exploding iPod Touch lands Apple in court
March 16, 2009
So there you are, a student sitting in class in middle school, when that iPod Touch that you begged your parents to get you spontaneously combusts in your pants pocket.
Parallels vs VMWare: Which solution runs Windows faster?
March 16, 2009
Just gotta run Windows on your Mac? Then you need to know which of the two most popular (and powerful) virtualization solutions has got the juice to get the job done while keeping your Mac creamy smooth and your virtue untarnished.
New shuffle earbuds use ‘authentication chip’
March 15, 2009
It has been less than a week since the 3G iPod shuffle shipped, but much is already known about the device—breakthrough voice synthesis assisted virtual interface, stylish stainless steel construction and ultra compact form factor. However, Apple’s engineers also baked something a good deal less savory into the company’s new entry-level mp3 player—a familiar twist on digital rights management (DRM).
How to: Get more life from your MacBook’s battery
March 14, 2009
Apple’s notebooks have a reputation for good battery life, often best of class. Of course, that doesn’t mean you are satisfied or that you should be with your MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Here are some practical tips for getting more from your portable.
Is Apple TV getting a Wii?
March 13, 2009
The patent watchers have been at it again. This time they have come up with an Apple patent that may presage a Wii-like device for Apple TV.
Analysts predict 7″ touch, 10″ mini notebook
March 12, 2009
The outlook for new products from Apple is still clear as mud, though two prominent prognosticators think they know what the Cupertino wünderkinder is brewing. Apple, quite naturally, is remaining silent on the issue.
Rogue iPhone app store angers Apple
March 12, 2009
Although the Cydia application store was already a provider of unauthorized apps for the iPhone and Touch, their newly announced business plans have made matters worse.
What’s new in iTunes 8.1: Crowd sourcing the mix at your party
March 12, 2009
Yesterday’s release of iTunes 8.1 was expected, though some of the features were not anticipated and how they will be used and abused by users has yet to play out. If you have an iPod or iPhone, syncing is definitely much faster, though I haven’t noticed the promised iTunes Store speed improvements (actually, I’ve seen a lot of errors instead).
