Mac OS Compatible - Apple (Page 336)

Steve Jobs Weighs in on iPad International Pricing and Taxes

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-09 04:24 by Bob 0

With Apple's announcement on Friday regarding availability of the iPad in nine new countries later this month, a number of potential customers expressed dismay at the apparent higher prices in those countries relative to those in the United States. Several of those customers took the time to email Apple CEO Steve Jobs with complaints on the issue, two of whom shared his identical responses with us.

Steve Jobs Weighs in on iPad International Pricing and Taxes

Apple developing Flash alternative named Gianduia

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-08 01:24 by Bob 0

As Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight duke it out over their plugin-based, HTML-alternative web platforms, Apple is using Gianduia, its new a client-side, standards based framework for Rich Internet Apps, to create production quality online apps for its retail users.

Apple developing Flash alternative named Gianduia

Nintendo boss calls Apple 'the enemy of the future'

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 21:24 by Bob 0

After experiencing its first drop in profits in six years, Nintendo is gearing up to turn its business around and sees Apple as a primary new competitor on the horizon.

Nintendo boss calls Apple 'the enemy of the future'

Nokia sues Apple over alleged patent infringements in iPad 3G, iPhone

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 17:24 by Bob 0

Nokia announced Friday that it had filed yet another lawsuit against Apple, this time time alleging that both the iPhone and iPad 3G infringe on five patents owned by the Finnish phone maker.

Nokia sues Apple over alleged patent infringements in iPad 3G, iPhone

Apple Maintains Third-Place Ranking Among Smartphone Vendors

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 16:24 by Bob 0

Research firm IDC today released data on global smartphone (converged mobile device) sales for the first quarter of 2010, showing Apple maintaining its third-place ranking behind Nokia and Research in Motion on very strong year-over-year growth. T...

Apple Maintains Third-Place Ranking Among Smartphone Vendors

Apple announces iPad will launch in 9 more countries on May 28

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 15:24 by Bob 0

The iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. on Friday, May 28, Apple has announced.

Apple announces iPad will launch in 9 more countries on May 28

Apple's brand 'buzz' loses steam among young adults in survey

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 15:24 by Bob 0

A survey of the highly coveted 18- to 34-year-old young adult demographic found that Apple's brand lost some of its cool factor in the month of April.

Apple's brand 'buzz' loses steam among young adults in survey

Apple's WWDC event sold out in just 8 days

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-07 03:24 by Bob 0

Tickets to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference have sold out just eight days after the company announced the date and began selling tickets last week.

Apple's WWDC event sold out in just 8 days

Apple stores completely sold out of iPad 3G, furnish waiting lists

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 22:24 by Bob 0

Apple's iPad 3G remains sold out in most of the company's retail stores, prompting Notify Me waiting lists that will give customers first priority when supplies are replenished.

Apple stores completely sold out of iPad 3G, furnish waiting lists

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F46 to Developers

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 21:24 by Bob 0

World of Apple reports that Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.4, termed Build 10F46, to developers. The report notes that the update currently weighs in at 573.1 MB and asks developers to focus on GraphicsDrivers, SMB, USB, VoiceOver, and VPN. Apple also highlights nearly a dozen issues addressed in the update and lists one known issue in the current build involving an error message with fonts.

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F46 to Developers

Visa, Apple aim to simplify transactions with wireless iPhone payments

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 19:24 by Bob 0

This summer, Visa will make it possible for iPhone users to wave their device in front of a contactless payment terminal to make transactions, thanks to an Apple-certified hardware accessory.

Visa, Apple aim to simplify transactions with wireless iPhone payments

Apple's iPad Seen Cannibalizing Netbook Sales

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 18:24 by Bob 0

For the last several years, netbooks have been a booming business for a number of computer manufacturers as consumers look for low-cost, portable machines to browse the Internet and perform other light tasks. Apple resisted entering the netbook mark...

Apple's iPad Seen Cannibalizing Netbook Sales

44% of iPad buyers view Apple's tablet as notebook replacement

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 17:24 by Bob 0

A survey of iPad buyers found that 44 percent would purchase the touchscreen device instead of a notebook, and 41 percent would not buy an iPod touch as a result of their tablet.

44% of iPad buyers view Apple's tablet as notebook replacement

Apple Patent Applications: Heartbeat Biometrics, Multidimensional Dashboard Widgets

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 17:24 by Bob 0

A pair of interesting patent applications from Apple were published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revealing concepts Apple engineers have been tossing around as they work to develop features for future products.

Apple Patent Applications: Heartbeat Biometrics, Multidimensional Dashboard Widgets

Sales of Apple iPad expected to cannibalize notebooks, iPod touch

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 16:24 by Bob 0

A survey of iPad buyers found that 44 percent would purchase the touchscreen device instead of a notebook, and 41 percent would not buy an iPod touch as a result of their tablet.

Sales of Apple iPad expected to cannibalize notebooks, iPod touch

Apple vs. Microsoft: Linux Bloggers Pick Their Poison

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 15:24 by Bob 0

Do you want hemlock, or will a cyanide capsule do? That was Slashdot blogger Barbara Hudson's response to a question being debated in the Linux blogosphere in recent days. Specifically, is Apple or Microsoft worse for FOSS? Cupertino was the choice of Alastair Otter, the blogger who originally raised the question. Apple is an even bigger threat than Microsoft, he asserted.

Apple vs. Microsoft: Linux Bloggers Pick Their Poison

Apple's future iPhones could recognize a user by their heartbeat

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 15:24 by Bob 0

A new embedded security method in a future iPhone could lock out unauthorized users who do not have an identified cardiac signal, measured through a heart sensor in the hardware.

Apple's future iPhones could recognize a user by their heartbeat

Instinctiv's Slim, Smart, Sync-Friendly iTunes Alternative

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 14:24 by Bob 0

Windows users have a lot of alternatives to the mainstream media players. However, Mac OS users are not so fortunate. Aside from a couple of minor exceptions, Mac OS is an iTunes-dominated platform. As such, it means support for portable media players that don't have an i at the beginning of their name is scarce.

Instinctiv's Slim, Smart, Sync-Friendly iTunes Alternative

Apple ViP program to tie Quattro ads to iTunes app downloads

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 06:24 by Bob 0

Apple subsidiary Quattro Wireless is promoting a new Verification of iTunes Purchase feature as a competitive advantage enabling iPhone app developers to link to iTunes to obtain data on download conversion rates.

Apple ViP program to tie Quattro ads to iTunes app downloads

Apple's next-gen iPhone could record 720p high-def video

Apple 10295 Published 2010-05-06 01:24 by Bob 0

Potentially lending support to the rumored iPhone HD name, new evidence in the iPhone OS 4 SDK suggests the camera in Apple's next-generation handset could record 720p high-definition video.

Apple's next-gen iPhone could record 720p high-def video