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Analyst: Apple ramping up Mac production on strong demand

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 14:40
Apple this month is increasing the number of Macs on order from its Taiwanese suppliers...

CBS Sports releases NCAA March Madness live streaming app for Apple iPhone and iPod touch

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 14:21
For the first time ever starting March 19, CBS Sports Mobile: NCAA March Madness on Demand...

Mossberg reviews Apple’s 3G iPod shuffle: Smarter, tinier, at a pretty low price - I like it

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 13:53
In these days of economic distress, it’s nice when technology companies add innovative features...

Apple exploring Magic Wand controller for next-gen Apple TV

AppleInsider - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 13:00
Apple is exploring the possibility of including a wireless "remote wand" with future versions of its Apple TV media system that would provide users with precise control over a cursor on the Apple TV screen in very much the same way a conventual mouse controls a cursor on a PC. It would also unlock three-dimensional controls similar to those offered by Nintendo's Wii controller.

Apple details new Voice Over controls for iPod shuffle

AppleInsider - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 03:10
Apple has detailed the remote control features of the new third generation iPod shuffle, which pairs Apple's now-standard earphones with an integrated remote that includes voice feedback and visual signals from an indicator light.

Apple releases iTunes 8.1

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 02:14
Apple has released iTunes 8.1 which the company says in its installation notes is "now faster and more responsive."

Forbes’ list of world’s richest: Gates loses $18b, but regains richest man title; Jobs at #178

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 01:37
It's been a tough year for the richest people in the world. Last year there were 1,125 billionaires...

Apple releases iTunes 8.1, Front Row Update 2.1.7

AppleInsider - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 01:00
As anticipated, Apple on Wednesday evening delivered iTunes 8.1 with performance enhancements, support for CD imports to iTunes Plus, and new Genius features. Separately, the company also updated its Front Row media application.

Maxis to bring Apple iPhone 3G to Malaysia on March 20

MacDailyNews - Thu, 03/12/2009 - 00:19
Malaysia's leading mobile operator Maxis Communications Berhad ("Maxis") today announced...

Apple working on 3G iPod shuffle adapter for third-party earphones

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 22:57
People looking to use headphones of their own with the newest iPod shuffle...

Apple’s Next Big Moneymaker to take on low-, no-, negative-margin netbooks?

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 22:43
Your iPhone might be getting a big brother soon...

Chinese hackers crack iTunes gift cards; selling for pennies on the dollar

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 21:46
Chinese hackers have cracked Apple's iTunes gift card system and started selling counterfeit...

iPhone behind only Nokia and RIM in global smartphone share

AppleInsider - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 21:40
Apple maintained the third place position in global unit sales of smartphones, but was passed up by Microsoft's Windows Mobile to become the fourth largest smartphone vendor in terms of operating system platforms as it continues to lead the industry in year over year growth.

ManyCam 1.0 for Mac OS X released; use your Mac’s webcam with multiple apps simultaneously

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 21:21
ManyCam 1.0 has just been released. The free application lets you use your webcam with multiple apps...

Top 10 good and not-so-good surprises in Apple’s all-new 3G iPod shuffle

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 21:12
Today, the iPod shuffle evolved for the third time, losing all of its buttons...

Apple reinventing mainstream headphone design again?

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 20:54
Is Apple in the process of reinventing the way mainstream headphones are designed...

Apple’s iTunes 8.1 release imminent

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 19:29
Apple sometime later today or this week will make available for download a speedier version...

Is Apple laying off or staffing up?

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 19:21
It’s hard to make sense of the conflicting reports of recent layoffs at Apple...

Gartner: Apple iPhone smartphone market share more than doubled in fourth quarter 2008

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 18:12
In the fourth quarter of 2008, worldwide sales of smartphones to end users reached 38.1 million units...

Apple’s 10-inch touchscreens bound for tablet Mac?

MacDailyNews - Wed, 03/11/2009 - 17:24
In a report published early Wednesday morning, Reuters pointed to an unnamed source
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