AVG antivirus update attacks Apple's iTunes
A database update from AVG over the weekend made the Windows antivirus software attack users' iTunes installations, mistakenly viewing the application's library files as a Trojan virus and placing them in quarantine.
AVG antivirus update attacks Apple's iTunes
AVG antivirus update attacks Apple's iTunes
TUAW reports that has Apple has begun allowing developers of App Store applications carrying mature (age 17+) ratings to issue promo codes for the applications. The move apparently comes about a week after Apple's restriction preventing issuance of ...
Apple Enables Promo Codes for iPhone Applications Rated 17+
Apple Enables Promo Codes for iPhone Applications Rated 17+
BBC News reports that Swedish music subscription service Spotify has submitted its iPhone application to Apple for App Store approval. The free application would allow users of Spotify's premium service, which currently costs £9.99 per month in the ...
Music Subscription Service Spotify Submits iPhone Application to Apple
Music Subscription Service Spotify Submits iPhone Application to Apple
In a move that is sure to please many developers, Apple has decided to again grant promotional codes to mature App Store software rated for ages 17 and up -- a distinction that still includes all browser-embedded apps.
Apple again allows promo codes for mature-rated apps
Apple again allows promo codes for mature-rated apps
Financial Times reports that Apple is working with the four largest record labels to stimulate digital album sales by bundling a new interactive booklet, sleeve notes and other interactive features with music downloads.
Apple and Record Labels to Bundle Interactive Booklets with Digital Albums
Apple and Record Labels to Bundle Interactive Booklets with Digital Albums
Worried that their iTunes music sales are being reduced to nothing but single-song purchases, major music labels are now reported as working with Apple to bundle special apps with albums and rekindle whole album sales.
Apple's "Cocktail" may spur whole album sales in iTunes
Apple's "Cocktail" may spur whole album sales in iTunes
A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentative plans for its retail stores -- and the high degree to which they'll imitate Apple stores, down to their layouts and even the presence of a dedicated "Guru Bar" for help.
Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with "Guru Bars"
Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with "Guru Bars"
Just over a week after Apple cut off the Palm Pre's ability to sync with iTunes, Palm has restored that capability with an update to its webOS operating system. In announcing the update on the Palm blog, Palm vice president of business products John Traynor was somewhat circumspect, focusing first on the platform's enhanced support for the enterprise, then slipping in the news about restored iTunes synching.
Palm Digs a New Tunnel Into iTunes
Palm Digs a New Tunnel Into iTunes
In a statement made to Digital Daily yesterday, Palm acknowledges firing yet another salvo in the ongoing dispute between Apple and Palm over the Palm Pre's ability to sync iTunes media by emulating an iPod, claiming that it has reported Apple to the...
Palm Reports Apple to USB Compliance Organization Over iTunes Syncing Issues
Palm Reports Apple to USB Compliance Organization Over iTunes Syncing Issues
Exclusive: After four years of meticulous of developmental riddled with setbacks, Apple is now racing toward an early 2010 launch of a device that may see the electronics maker redefine the portable computing market for the second time in twice as many years.
Apple's much-anticipated tablet device coming early next year
Apple's much-anticipated tablet device coming early next year
Advertising Age reports that Microsoft has quietly altered at least one of its Laptop Hunters television commercials to remove reference to the price of a MacBook Pro after recent price cuts to Apple's notebook line rendered the reference inaccurat...
Microsoft Alters "Laptop Hunters" Ads in Wake of Apple Price Cuts
Microsoft Alters "Laptop Hunters" Ads in Wake of Apple Price Cuts
Industry sources suggest Apple will not cease its manufacturing business arrangement with Foxconn, even as questions over the Chinese company's alleged interrogation tactics continue to mount.
Despite Foxconn troubles, Apple "unlikely" to change supplier
Despite Foxconn troubles, Apple "unlikely" to change supplier
Last week, Microsoft bragged that Apple's legal department had contacted them and asked that one of their 'Laptop Hunters' ads be pulled. But now the Windows maker has modified the ad to reflect Apple's current MacBook Pro prices.
After Apple legal threats, Microsoft quietly changes ads
After Apple legal threats, Microsoft quietly changes ads
To the delight of Apple fans everywhere, the company is kicking butt and taking names. There's really no way around that statement, and Apple's most recent report for its fiscal 2009 third quarter backs it up. The company in Cupertino posted revenue of $8.34 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.23 billion.
The iPhone's Not the Cause of Apple's Success - It's the Effect
The iPhone's Not the Cause of Apple's Success - It's the Effect
The cat-and-mouse game between Apple and Palm continues today with Palm's announcement that it has released webOS 1.1, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the Palm Pre including restoration of iTunes media syncing.
Palm Releases WebOS 1.1, Restores iTunes Media Syncing
Palm Releases WebOS 1.1, Restores iTunes Media Syncing
Just a week after Apple killed the Pre's ability to sync with desktop music management client iTunes, Palm has responded with webOS 1.1 -- a software update that again enables Palm's phone to access media from the current version of iTunes.
Palm fires back at Apple, fixes Pre sync with iTunes
Palm fires back at Apple, fixes Pre sync with iTunes
Once accustomed to ever-rising profits, Microsoft has been dealt two blows with both its second quarter of losses in a row and its first-ever annual decline, all at the same time as Apple has had its best non-holiday quarter yet.
Microsoft suffers worst fiscal year ever while Apple rises
Microsoft suffers worst fiscal year ever while Apple rises
A plethora of recently revealed Chinese third-party iPod cases seem to corroborate rumors that cameras will be included in new models of the iPod touch and iPod nano, expected to be released later this year.
Numerous third party case photos support iPod camera rumors
Numerous third party case photos support iPod camera rumors
A plethora of recently revealed Chinese third-party iPod cases seem to corroborate rumors that cameras will be included in new models of the iPod touch and iPod nano, expected to be released later this year.
Numerous 3rd party case photos suggest iPod cameras coming
Numerous 3rd party case photos suggest iPod cameras coming
More than half of all iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide are from the U.S., though international popularity of both devices is currently outpacing growth in America, a study released Thursday shows.
U.S. carries most of iPhone, iPod touch market, for now - report
U.S. carries most of iPhone, iPod touch market, for now - report