Apple’s updated iPod touch Apple’s Phil Schiller called the iPod touch “The most affordable gateway into the App Store.” Apple also called the iPod touch “a great pocket computer.” The iPod touch includes a 3.5-inch multi-touch display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in speaker. The touch’s iPod features include Cover Flow, Shake to Shuffle, and support…
Jeff Gamet
Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.
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iTunes LP Debuts Ahead of Apple Media Event
iTunes LP at the iTunes StoreThe iTunes LP page at the iTunes Store lists several albums already including Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, Norah Jones’s Come Away with Me, and The Doors: 40 Anniversary Mixes from The Doors.Album pricing looks to range from US$9.99 to $19.99.Apple will be hosting a music-related media event later this…
Case Maker Shows Off New iPods Ahead of Media Event
The Cygnett company blog stated “Apple is about to go live at its annual September press event in San Francisco, where they are set to launch a variety of new products to the public… The biggest news out of the event is that Apple are to release an updated range of iPod models — most…
QuickerTek Intros 1 Watt USB Wi-Fi Booster
QuickerTek’s 1 Watt USB Wi-Fi TransceiverThe transceiver supports 802.11b and 802.11g, 64 and 128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption, and includes a removable antenna for future higher power upgrades. It requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port.The QuickerTek 1 Watt USB Transceiver is priced at US$299.95 and…
TMO's Snow Leopard-palooza
Our Mac Geek Gab team, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun, cranked out great articles on what this whole 64-bit thing means and what apps you need to be worried about in Snow Leopard. John Martellaro offered up a great primer on preparing for the Snow Leopard upgrade at the beginning of the week, and…
Apple: Psystar Violated Court Protective Order
According to Apple, Mr. Camara discussed the case with Professor Charles Nesson even though the professor wasn’t included in the order prohibiting the release of information. Mr. Nesson then wrote about their discussion on his blog — an entry that is now missing from the Web page.Mr. Camara, however, claimed that the parts of the…
Burglars Clean Up in Sagemore Apple Store
Suspects make off with laptops, iPhones and iPodsThe five burglars smashed through the store’s glass front doors just after 2AM and rushed the product displays, snatching up the computers, iPhones and iPod touches in what looked like a well rehearsed set of moves.They also made movements that made the on duty security guard think that…
MyService Announces 750GB MacBook Pro HD Upgrade
The MyService 750GB hard drive upgrade is priced at US$375.
Apple Questions Psystar Legal Tactics
If Psystar’s claims sound familiar it’s because the should. The company used the same arguments early on in its legal battle with Apple in the Northern California District Court. Those arguments were shot down by Judge Alsup, the Judge that’s overseeing the California case.In addition to dealing with Judge Alsup in California, Psystar must now…
Analyst: iPhone to Go Multi-carrier Next Year in U.S.
Apple’s combination iPod and smartphone is currently available only through AT&T in the United States, limiting the number of users to because many consumers aren’t interested in switching to the carrier. Offering the iPhone through multiple carriers could let Apple expand its iPhone user base even more because fewer people would have to switch carriers…
Apple Details Snow Leopard-compatible Printers and Scanners
Considering the length of the list, there’s a good chance most Snow Leopard users will find that an appropriate driver is already available, but for instances where software isn’t available, be sure to check with the device manufacturer to see when new drivers will be released.
Developers Ramp Up for Snow Leopard Launch
On the surface, Snow Leopard may not seem like a big upgrade, but under the hood Apple did some major reworking to improve performance and stability, and to set the foundation for future software and hardware updates. Those changes can potentially trip up app developers, but many companies have found that their products are ready…
Psystar Hit with $5K Fine for Discovery Abuse
“The $5,000.00 penalty means that judge Alsup has found that Psystar has violated the rules of discovery,” an attorney familiar with this type of case told The Mac Observer. “That indicates that Psystar is in trouble with the court. However, it is impossible to determine, because the proceedings are under seal, exactly on what Judge…
WSJ: Jobs Spearheading Apple Tablet
“Much of your information is incorrect,” Mr. Jobs said in an email.Unnamed sources claim that Mr. Jobs is involved in every detail of the tablet computer project, including advertising and marketing. The features and focus of the device, however, are still a big secret.Another mystery surrounds when Apple’s tablet will launch. Rumors have been circulating…
Snow Leopard Appears, Disappears at Apple Store
The Mac Box Set includes Mac OS X, iWork and iLife. The current version ships with Mac OS X 10.5.6, iWork ’09 and iLife ’09.An Apple sales person apparently confirmed that the Snow Leopard version of the Box Set was for sale, but that it probably wouldn’t ship within 24 hours since Mac OS X…
Apple Addresses MacBook Pro Hard Drive Noise with Firmware Update
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or newer, and is available as a free download at the Apple Support Web site.
Apple Accuses Psystar of Destroying Evidence
According to Apple’s brief, it has documented specific instances where Psystar intentionally deleted the code it uses to install Mac OS X on PCs, and that company Principals and employees were made aware of their requirement to preserve evidence. “Yet, as admitted by [Psystar CEO] Mr. Pedraza, Psystar has not complied with its obligations and…
Apple Preps for Board Member Selection
Mr. Schmidt resigned from his position on Apple’s Board of Directors at the beginning of August over concerns that there was too much cross over in products between the two companies. Both Apple and Google could be seen as competitors in the operating system and smartphone markets.Apple CEO Steve Jobs commented at the time “Unfortunately, as Google…
Psystar Looks to Public for Apple Deposition Questions
“Now given that there is a significant interest in this litigation aside from the business interest of Psystar, in particularly those of the OSX86 community and others; we want all your input. On that note we’re taking the top ten most highly moderated questions for each person to be asked at their depositions,” the company…
Apple, Psystar Locked in Discovery Dispute
Apple filed a lawsuit against Psystar in U.S. District Court northern California claiming the company was violating the Mac OS X end user licensing agreement, and that it was violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with the steps it used to install the Mac operating system on PCs. Psystar countered that it is within its…