Eddie Cue, the global head of iTunes commented "The result from video has been great, as has the customer feedback." ABC seems pleased, too. It announced that negotiations are underway to clear the rights with musicians, actors and directors so that more shows will find their way on to the iTunes Music Store. More programming…
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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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Lawsuit Claims Apple Knew About nano Defects
The Law Firm representing Jason Tomczak in a proposed class action law suit against Apple for defective iPod nanos has issued a statement detailing the complaint. The suit, filed on October 19, alleges that the resin coating on the surface of the iPod nano is defective, which results in excessive scratching, and that Apple may…
Aperture Complements Photoshop Instead of Competing
Aperture, Apple’s new professional photograph management and editing application, is a tool that complements Adobe Photoshop instead of competing with it. Even Adobe sees it as a supplement to Photoshop, according to a Publish article. Apple touts Aperture as workflow tool for professional photographers who deal with images in the Camera RAW file format. In…
TMO Reports - Apple Shipping New 15 and 17-inch PowerBooks [UPDATE]
Apple announced across the board upgrades to the PowerBook line at a special press event Wednesday. The 15 and 17-inch models received brighter, higher resolution screens and 22 percent better battery life, and an 8x SuperDrive DVD/CD burner is now standard across the PowerBook line. The 15-inch PowerBook sports a 1440×960 resolution display, and the…
IDC Expects MP3 Player Sales to Surge
“Demand for portable MP3 players is booming, as more and more consumers get acquainted with their stylish form factors and digital audio functionality,” said IDC analyst Susan Kevorkian. This is good news for Apple, which already controls 80 percent of the digital music market, expected to be worth US$145.4 billion by 2009. Flash based players,…
Apple Modifies Google AdWord Policy
As previously reported, the issue stems from Apple requesting that Google prohibit the use of specific AdWords, or keywords, in paid advertisements in Google search results. The end result was that companies selling Mac and iPod related products were hobbled because they had no way of linking their products to a consumeris search. Although “Mac”…
Apple Hot Deals Update from CompUSA, Sweetwater
The CompUSA Hot Deals page has rebate offers on the Viewsonic VX910 19-inch LCD display, Samsung SyncMaster 19-inch LCD display, Targus XL Notebook backpack, Epson Stylus Pro R200, and more. You can find the CompUSA page at Appleis Web site. The Sweetwater Hot Deals page has offers on the M-Audio Fast Track USB Audio Interface…
TMO Reports - Autodesk to Acquire Alias; Maya for Mac to Continue [Updated]
Autodesk announced an agreement to acquire Alias on October 4, 2005. If approved, the cash deal will cost Autodesk US$182 million. Alias is the 3D special effects software company best know for its Maya and MotionBuilder tools that are used in major motion pictures. Alias representatives have told The Mac Observer that the Mac version…
TMO Reports - Google Trademark Policies Causing Headaches for Mac & iPod Advertisers
Google recently began notifying various companies advertising Apple related products and services that specific ads are being blocked because of trademark violations. The notices have left many bewildered, considering that some of the ads have been online for months. TidBITS editor, Adam Engst, reported on his problems, which are only partially resolved. Last week, Mr.…
Horizon Technology Announces Church Presentation Software
“We just wanted to create software that was powerful enough to do everything you expect presentation software to do, without creating a long learning curve for the end user,? said Marty Ford, a member of the development team. LiveWorship retails for US$299.99.
Korean Firms Accuse Samsung of Playing Favorites w/Apple
Korean MP3 player manufacturers are crying foul over Samsung’s agreement with Apple to supply the iPod maker with NAND flash memory at 30-40 percent below market pricing. The companies accuse Samsung of putting other Korean manufacturers at a disadvantage, according to a report from Korean publication Biz/Tech, a charge Samsung officials denied. �There was nothing…