Apple 10302 Published by Bob 0

Apple CEO Steve Jobs kicked off the company's World Wide Developer Conference with a not-so-subtle reminder that despite the success of the ubiquitous iPod and the hotly anticipated launch of its iPhone, the company still has strong roots in its computer products. He opened with a look at Leopard and the introduction of a new version of the Safari browser for Windows.

Jobs: We Also Make Computers

Apple 10302 Published by Bob 0

It has been many years since Apple lost the battle of the computer platforms to Microsoft. Today, 90 percent or more of laptop and desktop computers use Microsoft's Windows operating system. However, in the past few years, Apple has mounted a sneak attack on the Windows world. Its weapon has been the Windows version of iTunes.

How iTunes Gets Under Windows' Skin

Apple 10302 Published by Bob 0

Apple's iTunes online music and video store may soon add the option to rent rather than buy movies for download, according to a <i>Financial Times</i> report. If Apple is indeed close to offering online movie rentals, a big question facing its customers and competitors is whether the films will have restrictions similar to those obtained from other pay-per-view sources.

Report: iTunes May Hang Out Movie Rental Shingle

Apple 10302 Published by Bob 0

Citing Safari's increasing market share (currently 4.9%, according to Apple) and Apple's desire to see increased adoption of its innovative browser platform, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that Apple has ported Safari to Windows (XP and Vista).

WWDC: Safari For Windows

Apple 10302 Published by Bob 0

Apple's iTunes and Amazon.com's Unbox service have been offering movie downloads for several months; both have upgraded their offerings with set-top boxes designed to move those movies to the TV set -- Apple TV and TiVo. The Apple TV unit requires Macintosh OS X or Windows XP computer with iTunes installed, and a high-speed Net connection.

Apple TV vs. TiVo: Ready to Rumble