Briefly: Hazmat scare at Apple; Mac OS X 10.5.7; iPhone 3.0 beta 5
A building on Apple's Cupertino campus was evacuated Wednesday when an envelope containing a suspicious white powder was discovered. Meanwhile, the company has pushed out new betas of Mac OS X 10.5.7, iTunes 8.2, and iPhone Software 3.0.
Briefly: Hazmat scare at Apple; Mac OS X 10.5.7; iPhone 3.0 beta 5
Briefly: Hazmat scare at Apple; Mac OS X 10.5.7; iPhone 3.0 beta 5
Apple has put some effort into conceptualizing a family of next-generation wireless iTunes kiosks that can be placed just about anywhere, allowing users of its portable products to load their devices with a new full-length movie or audio album during travel, in areas where wireless networks may be unavailable.
Apple proposes iTunes kiosks for movie downloads on the go
Apple proposes iTunes kiosks for movie downloads on the go
Even as Apple has insisted it's content to give AT&T exclusive access to the iPhone, a closer look at Apple's own devices -- and a likely dead-end in growth through its existing carrier strategy -- shows that Apple may have little choice but to sell its smartphone through Verizon and other carriers by 2011 at the latest.
Apple may be forced into Verizon iPhone within two years - report
Apple may be forced into Verizon iPhone within two years - report
A new lawsuit seeking class action status has accused Apple of neglecting a flaw in the MagSafe power connector for MacBooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard.
Apple hit with class action suit over fire-prone MagSafe adapters
Apple hit with class action suit over fire-prone MagSafe adapters
Careless iPhone owners who've submerged their handsets in some form of liquid can now take Apple up on an unadvertised policy that offers replacements for a flat fee of $199.
Apple to replace water-damaged iPhones for $199
Apple to replace water-damaged iPhones for $199
Apple is seeking an experienced communications engineer to join its Mac team and focus on debugging communications technologies -- including 3G Wireless WAN -- amid rumors that the company is nearing deals with 3G providers that would help subsidize the cost of new Macs.
Apple seeks 3G specialist for Macs as subsidy deals near
Apple seeks 3G specialist for Macs as subsidy deals near
Evidence is building that Twitter is the new mainstream cultural darling. There was the Ashton Kutcher/CNN follower smackdown, Oprah shouting from the bandwagon, and an episode of ABC's Brothers and Sisters wherein Rachel Griffith's character needed venture capital for her startup, but let slip during a meeting with potential investors that I didn't know what Twitter was.
Will the Twitter Bird Land on the Apple Tree
Will the Twitter Bird Land on the Apple Tree
Google and Apple are both wildly successful Web 2.0 companies that can be considered market makers in their respective fields. Another similarity that is less obvious -- but apparently very compelling to the Federal Trade Commission -- is their taste in corporate leadership.
FTC May Take Hard Look at Look-Alike Google, Apple Boards
FTC May Take Hard Look at Look-Alike Google, Apple Boards
Computerworld has discovered an Apple job posting for a Communications QA Engineer position within the Mac Hardware Group that mentions among its duties the testing of 3G Wireless WAN.
Apple Job Listing Suggests Possible Plans to Add 3G Wireless to Macs
Apple Job Listing Suggests Possible Plans to Add 3G Wireless to Macs
Apple now has nearly $29 billion in cash reserves which has generated ongoing speculation about what Apple could or should do with that money.
Apple's Cash Hoard Triggers Acqusition Rumors: Twitter, Electronic Arts
Apple's Cash Hoard Triggers Acqusition Rumors: Twitter, Electronic Arts
A couple of popular tech blogs are reporting Tuesday that Apple may have some interest in acquiring Twitter in an all-cash deal, though neither publication is able to substantiate the rumors or outline a clear-cut strategy that would serve to motivate the iPhone maker into such a deal.
Rumors surface of Apple showing interest in acquiring Twitter
Rumors surface of Apple showing interest in acquiring Twitter
Apple has apparently recruited one of Microsoft's top Xbox execs: Richard Teversham, Redmond's senior director of business, insights and strategy for Xbox in Europe.
Both Microsoft and Apple have been tightlipped about the 15-year Microsoft veteran's move to Apple; however, Apple has acknowledged that Teversham will assume an education-based role at the company.
Is It 'Game On' for Apple
Both Microsoft and Apple have been tightlipped about the 15-year Microsoft veteran's move to Apple; however, Apple has acknowledged that Teversham will assume an education-based role at the company.
Is It 'Game On' for Apple
The US Federal Trade Commission is examining the relationship between Apple and Google to determine if the companies are violating antitrust law.
FTC investigating antitrust ties between Apple, Google
FTC investigating antitrust ties between Apple, Google
The New York Times reports that the Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into the close ties between the board of directors at Apple and Google.
Federal Trade Commission Investigating Apple-Google Ties
Federal Trade Commission Investigating Apple-Google Ties
NYTimes reports that in the most recent issue of Consumer Reports, Apple's laptops rated highest across the 13, 14-16 and 17 laptop categories.
Apple Sweeps Consumer Reports' Laptop Recommendations
Apple Sweeps Consumer Reports' Laptop Recommendations
Following the rejection of an iPhone app for content the developer didn't produce itself, Apple has given signs it may allow more risque software on the App Store once iPhone OS 3.0 and its enhanced parental locks become a reality.
Apple hints App Store rules may loosen with iPhone OS 3.0
Apple hints App Store rules may loosen with iPhone OS 3.0
(ifoAppleStore) While Apple's first planned retail out in Paris was recently revealed as a window-less underground cavern, a second location under construction near the city’s Opera House is shaping up to be amongst the company's most impressive shops yet.
Photos reveal spacious interior of second Paris Apple store
Photos reveal spacious interior of second Paris Apple store
Apple's seemingly arbitrary rules for rejecting App Store applications is once again in the news. This time rock band Nine Inch Nails' founder Trent Reznor has taken issue with Apple's rejection policies.
NiN's Trent Reznor Speaks Out on Apple's App Store Rejection Policies
NiN's Trent Reznor Speaks Out on Apple's App Store Rejection Policies
Text editors aren't the sexiest applications in the Apple Universe, but they have a knack for attracting loyal adherents. That's something Bare Bones Software has been able to count on for more than a decade. The Bedford, Mass., company's flagship product, BBEdit, is in its ninth version and is still going strong.
Apple's Changes Can't Rattle These Bones
Apple's Changes Can't Rattle These Bones
A rare weekend software update promises to cure system freezing issues in early 2009 iMacs equipped with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics chipset.
Apple offers fix for iMac's Radeon HD 4850 freezing issues
Apple offers fix for iMac's Radeon HD 4850 freezing issues