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Steve Jobs: Born to Tweet?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

The Apple CEO's infrequent e-mail to customers is typically brief and to the point -- well within 140 characters.

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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

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Apple cult leader emails outside world

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:54 +0000

11 words from the Messiah's Jesus phone Apple cult leader Steve Jobs has communicated with the outside world.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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Apple May Release $2,000 Tablet in 2010, Says Analyst

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Aiming for the luxury end of the technology market, Apple's reported plan to introduce a $2,000 tablet next year fits the company's historical pattern.

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Microsoft Windows Mobile: Your Essential Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Microsoft has its work cut out for it in the mobile operating system market given the strength of Apple iPhone among consumers and RIM BlackBerry among businesses.

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Apple Tablet: It'll Shine When It Shines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:19:00 +0000

There is more speculation about Apple's supposed tablet computer today. Is it dead? Alive? Somewhere in between? Only Steve knows, and he's not telling.

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IPod Buying Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:22 +0000

In September, Apple performed the now-yearly ritual of updating its iPod lineup in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. Why? Apple sold 22.7 million...

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The Apple Tablet Is Dead

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:05:00 +0000

The latest rumors say Apple has pushed the long-rumored device back to late 2010. Here's why I think that's baloney.

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Apple's Tablet gets postponed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +0000

Nick Farrell THE INQUIRER Still vapourware > >

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Apple machines are less reliable

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:10 +0000

Nick Farrell THE INQUIRER So much for you get what you pay for > >

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National Security Agency beefed Win 7 defenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:35:59 +0000

Now for Apple, Sun, and Red Hat The National Security Agency helped Microsoft harden Windows 7 against attacks and is providing similar assistance to Apple, Sun Microsystems and Red Hat too, an agency official said.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Apple Fixes Problem With LED Cinema Display ISight Camera

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:30:17 +0000

On Wednesday, Apple released LED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0, a fix for an issue with the built-in iSight camera on the LED Cinema Display (...

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South Korean regulator approves Apple's iPhone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:28 +0000

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone amid reports the hit device could reach consumers late next week.

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Macintosh Buying Guide

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:18 +0000

'Tis the season to do some shopping, and if you've added a new Macintosh to you shopping list, you've picked a great time to buy one. Apple's current lineup...

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Apple iPhone to become Blighty's favourite smartphone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:54:24 +0000

Sales to bloom now O2's exclusivity has ended, says analyst Canalys Mobility Forum Apple's iPhone could become Britain's best-selling smartphone, market watcher Canalys has claimed - and it's all due to the end of O2's exclusive on the handset.…

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IPhone Cleared for Sale by South Korean Regulator

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:13 +0000

A South Korean regulatory body Wednesday gave Apple a business license that would allow it to launch the iPhone at any time.

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China Mobile Still in Talks to Sell IPhone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:15 +0000

China Mobile is still in talks with Apple about offering the iPhone in China its CEO said Wednesday

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Intel an investor in storage firm for Apple users

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Chipmaker says it has invested in seven new companies through its global investment arm. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Open Minimized Windows in Current Space in OS X 10.5

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:19 +0000

Snow Leopard changed a lot of small things in the system, and not all of these were detailed by Apple. One such change occurs when you use minimized windows with...

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Will Apple Force Feed You Ads Via Its OS?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:00 +0000

It's true: Apple has filed for a patent on technology that would force you to watch advertisements, no matter how hard you tried to avoid it.

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Apple to Offer Big Black Friday Discounts?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Leaked flyer says Apple will offer unprecedented deals on iPods, Macs, and more -- but is it for real?

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Google Updates Earth for iPhone as Verizon Bashes AT&T

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:34:00 +0000

Google is still offering iPhone apps, but the past year has been a stormy one for the Google-Apple relationship.

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Droid is a major threat to Apple

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:49 +0000

Nick Farrell THE INQUIRER Analysis: The beast cometh > >

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Apple's New Patent Is Patently Crazy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Analysis: Jobs & Co. have filed for a patent on tech that embeds ads into operating systems and makes you prove you've watched them.

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Apple vs. Psystar: What's Left to Fight Over

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +0000

A judge agrees with Apple that the clone-maker violated its copyright, but the case isn't closed.

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Apple vs. Pystar: What's Left to Fight Over

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +0000

A judge agrees with Apple that the clone-maker violated its copyright, but the case isn't closed.

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Apple Posts Snow Leopard Printer Driver Updates

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:40:16 +0000

If printer drivers for Snow Leopard set your heart a-racing, then Christmas arrived a month ahead of schedule. Apple posted printer updates for Canon, Brother...

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Apple Tablet Speculation Reignited by CNN Report

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:40:00 +0000

The report didn't dredge up any new details, but it did provide a clear indication of the tech industry's high expectations for the mysterious device.

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Apple seeks OS-jacking advert patent

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:27:20 +0000

It's an ad ad ad ad world Apple has filed a patent application for an intrusive ad-presentation system that requires users to acknowledge adverts before getting on with their work.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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What's Next for Future IPhones?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:30:19 +0000

As impressive as the iPhone has been since its debut two years ago, the device has never been without its flaws. Apple's regular updates to the software have...

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Apple Reverses Decision, Approves Caricature App

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:11 +0000

I debated whether the headline for this story should be about the fact that Apple has now approved Bobble-Rep, an app that the company had previously rejected...

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Apple battles 'jailbreakers' over iPhone control

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:10 +0000

When he was 17, George Hotz poured hundreds of hours of his summer vacation into a special project: learning the iPhone's secrets. His unpaid labor eventually paid off.

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Apple Beats Psystar: Is It a Win For You?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Apple is celebrating a court victory over Psystar, but should you be cheering as well?

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Psystar loses to Apple

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:33:17 +0000

Nick Farrell THE INQUIRER Goliath kills David > >

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Frenchman takes Apple to court

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:15:38 +0000

Nick Farrell THE INQUIRER Why did my perfect iPhone explode? > >

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Apple Deals Another Blow to Psystar

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:17:00 +0000

Timeline of the longstanding battle between the clone-maker and the Mac-maker.

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Apple Wins Hollow Victory In Psystar Ruling

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:51:00 +0000

Apple won the court ruling against Mac clone-maker Psystar, but does the outcome really benefit anyone?

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Apple Approves Political Caricature App: A Closer Look

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Apple's App Store approval process is often maligned, but maybe it's not so bad.

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Apple Wins Court Victory Over Mac Clone Maker Psystar

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:56:00 +0000

Mac clone maker Psystar was dealt a crushing blow by a federal judge that ruled the Florida company violated Apple's copyright as well as the DMCA.

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Judge Rules in Apple's Favor in Psystar Case

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:40:08 +0000

Apple won a key legal victory in its legal battle with Psystar, as a federal judge has ruled that the clone-maker violated Apple's copyright when it sold PCs...

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PC World Podcast 53: Intel and AMD Settle, Microsoft and Apple Copy Each Other

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Join the editors of PC World for a lively round-table discussion of the week's hottest tech topics.

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Fifth-generation IPod Nano Gets a Firmware Fix

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10:22 +0000

Apple's latest iPod nano got a firmware update Friday, aimed at fixing a few performance issues for the miniature MP3 player.

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Apple snuffs iPhone app for too much Appleness

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:40 +0000

'Devs can't use pics we give to devs' A longtime Mac developer has walked away from the iPhone App Store after Apple's app police spent three months deciding to reject the developer's application for using Apple images meant specifically for developers.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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Microsoft Denies Employee Comments About Copying Apple

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:12 +0000

In an interview with PCR at last month's Microsoft Partner Network conference, Microsoft partner group manager Simon Aldous was asked whether Windows 7 was a...

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Upsized Apple Stores Coming Soon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:27 +0000

Apple may have only opened 26 stores throughout the 2009 fiscal year which ended in September but get ready because they're about to unleash between 40 to 50...

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Windows Mobe Marketplace sets its stall out

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:33:13 +0000

150 apps available: Apple quaking in its boots Windows Phone Marketplace is now available on the web, and has new DRM too, allowing everyone to see the impoverished selection of apps that are now harder to steal.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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Apple Launches ITunes Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:50:29 +0000

iTunes. You know it. I know it. We all have some sort of a relationship with it, whether it's love for the things it does or hate for how bloated it has become.

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Apple Marginally Improves App Store Approval Process

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:21 +0000

The App Store approval process appears to be improving in fits and starts. Developer who submit their programs into Apple's black box can now get limited status...

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Apple Changes App Store Review Process: Developers Cheer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0000

Apple makes another move to keep apps on iPhone platform.

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Microsoft Stole Mac OS Aesthetics? So What!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:53:00 +0000

So what if Microsoft ripped off Apple when it comes to design aesthetics.

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