Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely
Apple is dismissing notions that it gave in to NBC's pricing strategy to get highly coveted TV shows back. Meanwhile, legal entanglements are likely to keep South Koreans away from iPhones until next year, and an Apple TV update for HD television sh...
Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely
Apple denies caving on NBC; Apple TV HD show update likely
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and several other senior executives and board members have agreed to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company was damaged by their role in Apple's mishandling of stock option awards. Because of the structure of the lawsuit, insurers representing Apple's directors and officers will pay the iPod and Macintosh maker $14 million.
Apple Execs to Pay Back $14M to Settle Stock Option Suit
Apple Execs to Pay Back $14M to Settle Stock Option Suit
Both Apple's second-generation iPod touch and fourth-generation iPod nano are expected to be widely available at Apple Retail stores today. The folks at iFixIt have already snagged one of each, tore them down, and weighed in with some observations.
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New iPod touch, iPod nano gutted in disassembly photos
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New iPod touch, iPod nano gutted in disassembly photos
A new filing from Apple describes a future generation Nike+ system that would be capable of more accurately monitoring athletic performance in real-time, providing feedback on wear of athletic gear, and even conveying advertisements from establishmen...
Apple details next-gen Nike+ system with GPS, wear sensors
Apple details next-gen Nike+ system with GPS, wear sensors
Those expecting Blu-ray level video from Apple's new HD TV shows may be significantly disappointed -- though buyers will find a surprise in the form of a smaller version for their iPhones and iPods.
While Apple's announcement on Tuesday that it wo...
iTunes HD videos low bitrate, include iPod-ready versions
While Apple's announcement on Tuesday that it wo...
iTunes HD videos low bitrate, include iPod-ready versions
Apple may be planning to hold its final media gathering of the year a little over a month from now to usher in much anticipated overhauls to its MacBook line of notebook computers, according to a new report.
In his write-up of Apple's music annou...
Apple notebook overhaul rumored for mid-October
In his write-up of Apple's music annou...
Apple notebook overhaul rumored for mid-October
Apple's Let's Rock media event yesterday refreshed their entire iPod line. When asked about the lack of Mac news in an interview, Jobs pointed out it was a music focused event. Many readers, however, are anxiously awaiting the new notebook revis...
Apple Notebook Updates on October 14th 120GB MacBook Air HDD
Apple Notebook Updates on October 14th 120GB MacBook Air HDD
Across the board price cuts announced by Apple on its iPod touch line of digital media players are nice, but may not be sharp enough to drive a sales surge given economic conditions and the more aggressively priced iPhone 3G, according to one Wall ...
iPod touch price cuts 'may not be enough' given conditions
iPod touch price cuts 'may not be enough' given conditions
When asked in a television interview what he thought of Microsoft's new television ad featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Jobs could only muster an uhhhm. He had a bit more to say on the state of the iPod, Mac, and Apple's stock performa...
Steve Jobs on iPods, Macs, new Microsoft ads, and Apple stock (video)
Steve Jobs on iPods, Macs, new Microsoft ads, and Apple stock (video)
Crave.cnet.co.uk has posted a brief look at the new iPod Classic (120GB) that was released at Apple's media event yesterday. Like the new iPod Nano, the new Classic incorporates on-the-go Genius playlists. According to Apple representatives, the co...
Genius Feature Coming to Older iPod Classics
Genius Feature Coming to Older iPod Classics
Apple on Friday will unleash iPhone Software v2.1, a major bug fix release for all iPhone owners that will include a number of other improvements that iPod touch users are discovering as part of yesterday's similarly number iPod touch update.
The...
iPod 2.1 offers promise for Friday's 'big' iPhone software update
The...
iPod 2.1 offers promise for Friday's 'big' iPhone software update
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, along with members of his current and former management team, have agreed to a settlement that will bring closure to nearly 20 investor derivative lawsuits over backdated stock options.
The $14 million resolution,...
Jobs & Co. settle pool of backdating lawsuits for $14 million
The $14 million resolution,...
Jobs & Co. settle pool of backdating lawsuits for $14 million
Apple introduced the new iPod Touch yesterday which contained a couple of minor hardware tweaks over the previous model. Most notably, this included a built-in speaker and volume control buttons which were both absent on the 1st generation iPod Tou...
iPod Touch Gets an External Microphone
iPod Touch Gets an External Microphone
Apple's iPod Touch 2.1 firmware appears to be consistently available now. While the iPod Touch 2.1 firmware seemed to be available shortly after yesterday's keynote, many users had some difficulty in installing the update early on. The official list...
iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware Features and Availability
iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware Features and Availability
Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the wraps off a revamped line of iPods on Tuesday and trumpeted a truce with NBC Universal that means the TV network will begin selling programs again on iTunes. The iPod announcements were largely expected, and investors were less than energized, sending Apple's shares down $6.13, 3.9 percent, to $151.79 in afternoon trading.
New iPods Fail to Impress Investors
New iPods Fail to Impress Investors
A few times a year, MacRumors partners with MacUpdate to promote their Mac application bundle deal. Their latest bundle delivers up to 10 Mac applications for $49.99 (a $621.65 value if all purchased separately) including:
MacUpdate's Mac App Bundle: Stream iTunes, Edit Video, Photos, and More
MacUpdate's Mac App Bundle: Stream iTunes, Edit Video, Photos, and More
Original iPod touch owners on Tuesday night got first crack at the 2.1 feature set with Apple's promised firmware update for first-generation players.
The update is available through iTunes and adds many of the new features present in the second-g...
Apple flips switch on iPod touch 2.1 firmware update
The update is available through iTunes and adds many of the new features present in the second-g...
Apple flips switch on iPod touch 2.1 firmware update
In a music-focused announcement, Apple announced the highly anticipated next generation of its iPod nano, a beefier iPod touch, iTunes 8, a new Genius feature that will create complementary playlists, the return of NBC to iTunes, HD television shows, and the delivery of iPhone 2.1 software.
Apple Adds Muscle to iPods, Brains to iTunes
Apple Adds Muscle to iPods, Brains to iTunes
Apple on Tuesday evening gave those left out of the Yerba Buena Center a video stream of the company's iPod and iTunes introductions.
The stream-only video currently captures the entirety of Apple's Let's Rock event.
At the special music gath...
Apple posts "Let's Rock" event QuickTime stream
The stream-only video currently captures the entirety of Apple's Let's Rock event.
At the special music gath...
Apple posts "Let's Rock" event QuickTime stream
Apple today provide updates to some key statistics surrounding its music business and the App Store. Jobs later appeared on CNBC to address concerns about his health (again). And the first hands-on encounters with the company's new iPod line touch on...
Notes on iTunes biz, App Store, iPod biz, Jobs, new iPod hands-on
Notes on iTunes biz, App Store, iPod biz, Jobs, new iPod hands-on