Apple and LG Sign Five-Year Deal for Displays
According to a regulatory filing made today by LG, the display manufacturer has signed a five-year deal to provide LCD panels to Apple, a deal that includes an upfront payment by Apple of $500 million. Reuters cites analyst comments that LG currently...
Apple and LG Sign Five-Year Deal for Displays
Apple and LG Sign Five-Year Deal for Displays
Mac users will get their first taste of a Google-developed alternative to incumbent browsers such as Safari and Firefox when the search giant releases Chrome for Mac sometime during the "first half" of this year.
Google's targets Chrome for mid-year showdown with Safari
Google's targets Chrome for mid-year showdown with Safari
Apple has entered into a strategic, long-term agreement with LG Display Co. for the supply of flat panel displays through the year 2013, according to regulatory filings made Monday with Securities and Exchange Commission.
Apple inks 5-year, $500 million display deal with LG
Apple inks 5-year, $500 million display deal with LG
This was the first chance since Steve Jobs returned to Apple that Microsoft had to slam-dunk Apple. The biggest thing at Macworld was Tony Bennett. Windows 7 was releasing in Beta and reports have been glowing, with a number of the folks I travel with actually living on the pre-beta code and raving about it so this should have been like shooting ducks in a barrel.
CES Wars: Apple vs. Microsoft vs. Palm and Other Battles
CES Wars: Apple vs. Microsoft vs. Palm and Other Battles
Apple investors are being asked to vote on a series of proposals related to political contributions, health care, sustainability, and compensation prior to the annual shareholder's meeting, which will be held at the Apple campus on February 25, 2009.
Apple shareholders to vote on four proposals
Apple shareholders to vote on four proposals
No matter Apple's plans to attend CES on its own, those accessory builders who once only attended Macworld are being offered a chance to exhibit in a special section of the larger Las Vegas show.
CES tempting Apple-related electronics makers from Macworld
CES tempting Apple-related electronics makers from Macworld
Cult of Mac first reported yesterday that Apple had decided to exhibit at next year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010.
Apple to Attend CES in 2010
Apple to Attend CES in 2010
Some people like to ski or ride to the howling wind in their ears, or the whoosh of their feet carving soft snow, or the quiet emptiness of a high-alpine bowl. Frankie Montesano snowboards to techno, hip-hop and the band Slightly Stoopid. When you're up on the mountain listening to music, it's almost like you don't hear nothing. It's real peaceful, almost like a type of meditation, he said.
iPods on the Slopes May Be Hazardous to Your Health
iPods on the Slopes May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Hidden among the many announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a new PowerVR mobile graphics chip that could power advanced 3D, HD video and even general computing on an eventual generation of iPhones.
New PowerVR chip may give Apple's future iPhone HD, OpenCL
New PowerVR chip may give Apple's future iPhone HD, OpenCL
Pogue questioned Phil Schiller about Apple's withdrawal from Macworld Expo. Schiller, of course, repeated what was said in the original press release: that trade shows had become less important and not worth the effort or money involved.
Schiller on Apple's Yearly Product Timelines
Schiller on Apple's Yearly Product Timelines
On the heels of announcing its plans to bail on Macworld Expo next year, Apple will be instead attending the more generic Consumer Electronics Show in 2010, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Source: Apple plans to attend CES in 2010
Source: Apple plans to attend CES in 2010
New gadgets seen at Macworld can help organize household items, record meetings and lectures, charge your iPod in an emergency, and more. This overview includes products from Griffin Technology, Shure, XtremeMac, and more.
Several new Mac, iPod, iPhone gadgets debut at Macworld
Several new Mac, iPod, iPhone gadgets debut at Macworld
In Las Vegas to lead his first CES keynote yesterday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer announced a free Windows 7 public beta,the mac news you care about
Pogue questioned Phil Schiller about Apple's withdrawal from Macworld Expo. Schiller, of course, repeated what was said in the original press release: that trade shows had become less important and not worth the effort or money involved.
Microsoft intros Windows 7 beta, Songsmith app at CES
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Schiller on Apple's Yearly Product Timelines
Pogue questioned Phil Schiller about Apple's withdrawal from Macworld Expo. Schiller, of course, repeated what was said in the original press release: that trade shows had become less important and not worth the effort or money involved.
Microsoft intros Windows 7 beta, Songsmith app at CES
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Schiller on Apple's Yearly Product Timelines
We've already seen the iSight indicator light "disappear" behind the bezel of Apple's MacBook and iMac computers. A recently published patent application could make the iSight itself not only disappear, but move to the middle of the screen. MacBooks, iMacs, and even iPhones and iPod touches could take advantage of the new technology.
Apple files patent for camera hidden behind display
Apple files patent for camera hidden behind display
While bowing to studio pressure to offer variable pricing on iTunes tracks, Apple has also finally convinced all the big labels to release their music as DRM-free 'iTunes Plus' tracks at the same 99 cents.
iTunes Store goes DRM Free, offers over-the-air downloads
iTunes Store goes DRM Free, offers over-the-air downloads
They came from Paris, Taiwan and, yes, Cupertino, Calif., to participate in the tech Be-In known as Macworld. They came Mac-equipped -- there are probably more MacBook laptops and iPhones per square foot at the Moscone Center in San Francisco this week than any other spot on Earth.
Macworld a Wistful Love-In for Apple Fans
Macworld a Wistful Love-In for Apple Fans
We've collected a few items of interest from vendors here at Macworld San Francisco:
MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
Even though Apple chief executive Steve Jobs' long-stated desire for DRM-free iTunes music has finally been realized, some observers and users are questioning Apple for the way it's handling certain aspects of the change.
iTunes DRM-free, but upgrading comes with strings attached
iTunes DRM-free, but upgrading comes with strings attached
Apple's new iWork.com service lifts one of the biggest obstacles facing its iWork office productivity suite by making it easier for iWork users to collaborate with others using Windows PC and Microsoft Office. Here's a first look at how the service works and what it does.
An extensive look at Apple's new iWork.com service
An extensive look at Apple's new iWork.com service
With Apple CEO Steve Jobs sitting out this year's Macworld event, speculation turned to what Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, might announce during Apple's keynote address. Would Apple unveil something huge, like an iPhone nano? Or would Apple slide out of Macworld with a whimper?
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'
Apple's Last Macworld: No 'Whoa!'