Last year, Apple shipped 4.5 million Macs. The introduction of the Intel-based Mac in January, and the MacBook Pro which started shipping on February 14, are expected to help boost Mac sales. The transition of the rest of the Mac product line from G4 and G5 chips to the Intel Core chip should be completed…
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Apple Launches "iPod 101: Master Your Music & More"
Apple Computer has launched a new iPod feature at the company’s Web site: “iPod 101: Master Your Music and More.” As the name implies, it’s a collection of tips for making the most of your iPod, though some obvious advertising of Apple products and services is also included. The tips include instructional videos, written instructions,…
myTV.PVR Enables Watching, Recording TV on Macs
Support for Titan TV, the Internet electronic program guide, ensures that programs are recorded at the correct time. The hardware also features composite/S-Video and stereo audio inputs for connecting to cable or satellite TV boxes, VCRs, camcorders or DVD players. Pricing is US$149. The kit includes a remote control, power supply, USB cable, FM radio…
Steve Jobs Finalist for CBS Marketwatch CEO of the Year
A pple CEO Steve Jobs was on the short list for CBS Marketwatchis CEO of the Year, though he lost out in the end to Legg Mason CEO Raymond Mason. The financial publication has published a look at Mr. Jobs successes at both Apple and Pixar during the last year, with the emphasis being on…
July 1 - 10: Hello Cat, So Long Gil, Goodbye Cube
[Authors Note: Owen and I are still behind in this series, but are working hard to catch up – Bryan] Jef Raskin is one of the most controversial figures in the Mac’s early days. Indeed, the Mac was originally his project, though the product envisioned by Mr. Raskin bore little resemblance to the computer that…
Rock On With iRock 830: Music In Your Pocketwatch Pocket
T hereis been so much attention paid to Appleis little MP3 player that could it seems there are no other players on the market. Though Appleis iPod is the current king of the MP3 player hill, that doesnit mean that other players arenit worth a look-see. If you are bound and determine to get an…
Apple Stock Watch - Weak Consumer Confidence Drags Techs, AAPL, & (Maybe) Interest Rates Lower
A weak Consumer Confidence rating for October helped drag the tech markets south in a Sherman-like sweep through Georgia. A trail of red tech stocks rotting in the wake was all that remained, but the smoke drifting from the wreckage was hope that the Fed would soon cut interest rates yet again. The CCI fell…
Apple Stock Watch - Apple Moves Higher As Market Continues To Surge
Monday Trading The market continued its upward advance on Monday as the major market indexes scored noteworthy gains. The blue chip index rose more than two and one-half percent while two broader measures of market performance, the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Composite Index, each added almost one and three-quarter percent to their value.…
Apple Execs Continue Selling: Executive VP Files To Sell 310,000 AAPL Shares
A ppleis Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Operations, Timothy Cook, has filed to sell 310,000 shares of his Apple holdings. Mr. Cookis intent to sell, which Dow Jones reported as having been filed to take place on April 25th and 29th, is the second filing Mr. Cook has made recently. The first was…
Apple Stock Watch - AAPL Soars In Broad Market Rally
A bull stampede took place on Wall Street Wednesday as delighted investors beat back bearish sentiment following better than expected results from Cisco Systems. The networking hardware giant jumped more than twenty percent in early Wednesday trading as the company provided analysts and investors with a favorable earnings report after Tuesday’s market close. Cisco’s strong…
Apple: 3000 Mac OS X Apps, 46% Of ADC Are Unix Or Java Coders, 100% Growth In Developer Community
Apple previewed Mac OS X 10.2 today, and as part of this week’s WWDC festivities, the company also touted the fact that there are some 3000 Mac OS X apps. Apple also says that there has been 100% growth in its developer community and that 46% of the members of the Apple Developer Connection (Apple’s…
OS X 10.0.2, iTunes Update Available, Now Supports CD Burning
Apple announced that it will release its second software update for Mac OS X today, which together with a simultaneously-released update to iTunes will add the ability to burn custom music CDs on Mac OS X. Both software updates will be released at noon today and will begin automatically notifying users and updating their copies…
AAPL Up More Than 10%, Closes Over 21
The results for the market were that many stocks were up, especially in the tech sector. Appleis stock took off early and never looked back, trading up more than 10% on almost twice the normal volume. Disney announced today that they would be terminating their Go.com "Internet Portal," and converting stock in that company into…
Apple Stock Watch - Tech Stock Rally Sends Apple's Stock Higher by 8.8%
The Nasdaq resumed the tech stock rally that began on Halloween helped by news that technology-driven productivity in the US economy remained strong in the third quarter. Apple’s stock was the best performer in the computer hardware sector as it continues to rally for the fourth consecutive day. The overall tone of the stock markets…
APPL Sees More Than 100 Million Shares Trade Hands
Our favorite computer manufacturer warned investors yesterday that it was going to miss earning expectations for the first time in years. See the Mac Observer full story. Roughly 60% of Apple stock is owned by institutions, such a mutual funds, who must be responsible for the huge intraday trading volume. Now that so much of…
Apple Stock Watch - Apple Climbs Higher Ahead Of Q3 Earnings Report Tomorrow
The earnings hit parade continued to drive the Nasdaq higher today. However, volume was light and the Dow drifted lower while many investors sat on the sidelines ahead of this week’s economic data reports. Apple’s stock continued to trend higher. Tomorrow after the bell Apple reports earnings. Analysts expect our favorite computer company to meet…
Apple Stock Watch: Nasdaq Posts Biggest Point Loss Ever, Apple Hangs Tough But Closes Lower
Ouch! That’s gotta hurt. The Nasdaq has its biggest one day point lost ever as money gushed out of tech stocks only to be quickly reinvested in the beaten down NYSE. Microsoft takes some of the heat for today’s crash, but there’s more than enough blame to go around. Apple held up better than most.…
Apple Stock Watch: Second Record High For AAPL In As Many Days!
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike yesterday had a predictable effect on stocks. The rate sensitive stocks on the Dow took a beating, while the lighter than air tech stocks, immune from higher rates, soared ever higher. Apple bust through 140 dollars per share for the first time ever. Apple surged 9 1/4 dollars or…
Less Than 1/5th of People Buy New iPhones for New Features
Only 18% of iPhone buyers upgrade for new features, with most purchases driven by obsolescence or device issues.
AirPods Pro Might Get New Digital ANC in Next Update
Discover the next-gen AirPods Pro with enhanced digital ANC, promising superior noise cancellation and potential new features.
iPhone 16 Launching on September 9, Here Are the Timings
Apple’s iPhone 16 event is now set for September 9, featuring new hardware, software updates, and live streaming worldwide.
First Time Ever, Apple to Offer ANC on Its Mid-Level AirPods
Apple introduces ANC to mid-level AirPods, enhancing audio offerings with new entry-level and mid-tier models featuring USB-C.
California's New Digital ID in Apple Wallet Not Accepted by Police
California now offers digital driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet, but they’re not yet accepted by law enforcement. Learn more about it.
EU To Work With Apple for 6 Months For iOS Interoperability
EU initiates 6-month proceedings to guide Apple on iOS interoperability compliance under Digital Markets Act. Key focus: device connectivity.