Tech Q and A: Should I Upgrade to Windows 7? Oct 28, 2009
After the upgrade debate we'll look at power issues in Macintosh computers and potential problems with the Foxnews ... Should you consider buying a new PC, potentially a Macintosh computer. (Fox News)
Apple: How Long a Rally? Oct 27, 2009
Sales of the iPhone will continue to increase as Apple introduces the device in more markets globally, while the Macintosh computer will keep gnawing away at Microsoft's () command of the PC market. The expected introduction of a tablet will give the stock added lift, the argument runs. (BusinessWeek)
Despite downsizing Mass. tech firms are on the upswing Oct 27, 2009
Apple Inc. recently announced a 25 percent jump in third-quarter revenues, driven by sales of iPhones and Macintosh computers. Quarterly revenue at top chipmaker , which has a factory in Hudson, was down from 2008, but the decline was much less than expected and the company predicted a 23 percent increase during the current quarter. (Boston Globe)
Tech.view: Microsoft's seventh seal Oct 24, 2009
Finally, PC users can enjoy much the same kind of performance and services that owners of Macintosh and Linux computers have long taken for granted. The only harsh words heard among PC users about Windows 7 concerned why they have had to wait so long and then have to pay for it. (The Economist)
Apple Run 5k Oct 24, 2009
" While the Apple Run is the primary fund raiser for the rotary to help their annual beautification projects, the international community service organization never rests. On November 3, election day, the rotary will again hold it's Apple Pie Fest at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. "We're hoping that people go out and vote and then stop over for some great apple pie and music at the high school," Lewandowski said. Finish Runner Age Hometown Time 1 Greg Stevens 25 Scotia 17:50 2... (Community News Weekly, NY)
Windows users inseventh heaven Oct 24, 2009
05 million Macintosh computers, 10. 2 million iPods and 7. (Asia Times Online)
Apple Lurks as Kindle, Nook Squeeze Out Sony Oct 23, 2009
The maker of the iconic Macintosh computer and iPhone is rumored to be readying a tablet device for media. While any Apple device would presumably do more than just read books, history suggests it could swamp the playing field for e-readers just as the iPod did for music players. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Web 2.0 speakers see mobile devices taking over Oct 22, 2009
just reported record revenue and sales of Macintosh computers and iPhones. Last week, Internet giant Google said its revenue in the third quarter rose 7% year-over-year. (USA Today)
Apples most profitable quarter ever Oct 21, 2009
05 million of its Macintosh computers. Sales of iPods were down 8 percent compared with the fourth quarter a year ago, but sales of both computers and iPhones were higher than in any earlier quarter. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Dollar rebounds Oct 21, 2009
Technology giant Apple's profit surged 47 percent in the latest quarter on strong iPhone and Macintosh computer sales. Earning reports of equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and heath insurer United Health were also encouraging. (Xinhuanet, China)
Apple Reports Its Most Profitable Quarter Ever Oct 21, 2009
05 million Macintosh computers during the quarter, its best quarter ever and a 17 percent unit increase over the same quarter last year. Macintosh has outgrown the rest of the market for 19 of the past 20 quarters, Oppenheimer said. (SmallBusinessComputing)
U.S. Stocks Retreat as Housing Starts Report Overshadows Company Earnings Oct 21, 2009
76 as back-to-school orders for iPhones, iPods and Macintosh computers fueled a 47 percent increase in fourth-quarter net income. rose 0. (Bloomberg -- US)
From the archive: The defenestration of Bill? Oct 21, 2009
Indeed, it compares unfavourably with Apple's decade-old Macintosh operating system ... This suggests that Windows 95's main competition will come not from IBM's operating system, the struggling OS/2, or even from Apple's Macintosh, but from within Microsoft itself. (The Economist)
Apple Q4 Profit Jumps 47% on Mac, IPhone Sales Oct 20, 2009
Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 47% as the company sold more Macintosh computers and iPhones than in any previous quarter, which helped drive revenue ... 05 million Macintosh computers in the latest quarter, up 17% from a year earlier ... Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 47% as the company sold more Macintosh computers and iPhones than in any previous quarter, which helped drive revenue. (SmartMoney)
Apple profits up on iPhone sales Oct 20, 2009
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said he was "thrilled" at selling more Macintosh computers and iPhones than in any previous quarter. The company sold 3. (BBC News -- Americas)
Apple's "most profitable quarter ever"; net jumps 47% Oct 20, 2009
05 million Macintosh computers, reflecting a 17 per cent rise over the year-ago period. It sold 7. (India Times, India)
Asian Stocks Climb on Growth, Profit Speculation; Challenger, Rio Advance Oct 20, 2009
After the close of U.S. trading, Apple reported a 47 percent surge in fourth-quarter net income on demand for iPhones, iPods and Macintosh computers. the second-biggest U.S. chipmaker, forecast fourth-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts estimates. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Apple blooms as rivals struggle Oct 20, 2009
In the September quarter, Apple breezed past analysts' sales and profits forecasts, unfazed by the outpour of negative news from the general economy to rake up huge sales of its Macintosh computer and iPhone devices and bucking the trend of year-over-year revenue declines seen at rival technology companies ... 4 million, up 7 percent from the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter, while unit shipment of Macintosh computers climbed 17 percent, to 3. (EETimes)
iPhones slow, iPods fall Oct 20, 2009
Macintosh sales were up a whopping 17 percent from the same quarter last year, hitting 3. 05 million units. (EETimes)
Apple's 46% earnings jump tops projections Oct 20, 2009
05 million of its Macintosh computers, up 17 percent. Looking ahead, Apple projected earnings in the current quarter will be between $1. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 20, 2009
Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Q4 "most profitable" for Apple on record Mac, iPhone sales Oct 20, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Apple Inc. on Monday said its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter was the "most profitable" for the company thanks to record Macintosh computer and iPhone sales ... 05 million Macintosh computers in the quarter, up 17 percent from the year-ago period. (Xinhuanet, China)
Windows 7 to salvage Vista 'train wreck' Oct 19, 2009
" The failure of Vista to catch on hurt Microsoft competitively, giving Apple the opportunity to woo PC users to Macintosh computers. Apple could benefit anew if PC users faced with switching operating systems go for Macintosh machines instead of Windows 7, according to analysts. Microsoft has been faulted in the past for lacking the type of marketing pizzazz for which longtime rival Apple is famous. Microsoft has devoted an ample budget to advertising Windows 7. Microsoft has already been... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Clash of the clouds Oct 19, 2009
One of the three may come up with something insanely great , an expression used at Apple in times past to describe the original Macintosh computer. Apple itself may do so with a tablet computer, rumoured to be ready for release as early as January. (The Economist)
* Apple opens online App Store to sellers of content, services Oct 18, 2009
The policy change comes as rumors abound that the California company behind the Macintosh computer, iPhone and iPod could release a portable tablet computer early next year that may double as an e-reader. Unlike current black-and-white e-readers, Apple plans one that would boast full color and a 10-inch screen, making it more of an oversized iPod Touch or a netbook computer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Apple lets iPhone apps get down to biz Oct 18, 2009
The policy change comes as rumors abound that the California company be 00004000 hind the Macintosh computer, iPhone and iPod could release a portable tablet computer early next year that may double as an e-reader. And not just a black-and-white e-reader but one that would boast full color and a 10-inch (25-centimeter) screen making it more of an oversized iPod Touch or a netbook computer, the increasingly popular low-cost mini-laptops. (India Times)
After Vista, Windows 7 is a giant leap for Microsoft Oct 18, 2009
Windows 7 shows up as Apple continues to run scathingly funny Macintosh ads lampooning PCs. The ads work in part because they indeed strike a raw nerve among the Windows crowd. (USA Today -- Tech)
Library closes book on successful year Oct 15, 2009
The Friends of the Library purchased two new Macintosh computers for the Homework Center. These computers are the same as those the Lincoln Public Schools use so the children are familiar with these computers. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Resignation further separates Apple and Google Oct 14, 2009
And Google is preparing an operating system for lightweight computers that could compete with the Macintosh operating system ... And Google is preparing an operating system for lightweight computers that could compete with the Macintosh operating system. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Oracle touts promised Sun takeover Oct 13, 2009
Ellison compared a combined Oracle-Sun with Apple, the iconic California company that makes iPhones, iPods, and Macintosh computers. Whatever you think of Apple, I think theyve done a terrific job of tackling the hardware problem at the same time they tackle the software problem, Ellison said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
> Roundtable: Brass tacks with Silicon Valley hospital CEOs Oct 12, 2009
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Phoenix Media sues Facebook over patent Oct 10, 2009
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Chamber chief hits back at Apple's exit Oct 8, 2009
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Ballmer Turns to 14-Year-Old Son to Be Sure Windows 7 Isn't the Next Vista Oct 7, 2009
Even so, s Macintosh has gained market share since Vista debuted. Apples share of U.S. PC sales increased to 8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 5. (Bloomberg)
AT&T lifts Internet phone app ban Oct 7, 2009
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> Business Profile: Small Palo Alto designer helps develop big ideas Oct 7, 2009
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Adobe unveils video controls Oct 5, 2009
The new software will be freely available in the same way as other products such as Acrobat Reader and Flash Player, for both Windows PCs and Apple's Macintosh computers. Microsoft is promising that Silverlight, too, will work with both Windows and Macs. (BBC News -- Technology)
Flash moves on to smart phones Oct 5, 2009
The new software will be available for Windows Mobile, Palm webOS and desktop operating systems including Windows, Macintosh and Linux later this year. Trial software for Google Android and the popular Symbian operating systems are expected to be available in early 2010. (BBC News -- Technology)
Erie-area apple cider makers start their presses Oct 2, 2009
His Macintosh and Cortland varieties are gone, but he cranked up his 100-year-old cider press Sept. 10 all the same, with plans to make cider well into November ... For now, though, he has a barn full of Macintosh, Cortland, Empire, Ida Red and Mutsus looking for good homes. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Palo Alto firm Ephox challenges free Web site building services Oct 1, 2009
was the first content management system compatible with s Macintosh computers. In 2002 that didn t mean a whole lot, but Apple has continually increased market share since. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Getting to know and understand your Mac Oct 1, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:06 PM CDT The basics of getting to know your Apple computer and taking advantage of all it has to offer will be the focus of the Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold. The building is between the post office and the library, just off Highway 4. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Money hungry: the changing face of malware Sep 30, 2009
IT IS said to have infected 10 million computers running Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. Some reports call it ''the largest threat of cyber crime'', a label others dispute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Wireless charging for Latitude Z Sep 30, 2009
You'd think the SMH writer had never seen the Macintosh Air. The size and the not quite ready for prime time induction charging feature (which sounds like a disaster waiting to happen) are the main story. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Research Sales Growth, Other Financials Sep 30, 2009
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BILL O'NEIL: When the first issue of Investor's Daily rolled off the presses, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, Apple Computer was selling its first Macintosh, and the S&P 500 stood at just 155. In the 25 years since then, the Berlin Wall fell hard, the Web won the. (Investors Business Daily)
What to do with apples when there's nothing left to do Sep 30, 2009
"And while nothing beats a crisp autumn MacIntosh or Macoun for eating out of hand, they mush down when baked, so save them for making apple sauce," she said. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
At your service Sep 30, 2009
Midnight Oil Macintosh Association: 386-756-6602. Military Order of the Purple Heart: Volusia County Chapter No. 316 386-789-7856. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Tech.view: If Skype should fall Sep 26, 2009
For Macintosh users, is everything you would expect of Apple slick, simple and with stunning graphics ... All you need is an internet connection and a video camera, plus an account with one of the more popular instant-messaging services, such as AIM, Google Talk, Jabber or MobileMe and, of course, a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X.. (The Economist)
Everything you need to know about picking your own apples Sep 26, 2009
Varieties: Paula Red, Macintosh, Gala, Cortland, Ginger Gold, Macoun ... Varieties: Macintosh, Cortland, Empire, Honeycrisp ... Varieties: Macintosh, Cortland, Empire. (Boston Globe)
Northwestern, Lancaster meet again, but Bruins may have the upper hand Sep 25, 2009
That was the year Apple released the Macintosh computer. The country was in a recession that led to more than 70 U.S. bank failures. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Guest Commentary: Ranch girl enjoys years of writing for Tri-State Neighbor Sep 23, 2009
I have used editor's expertise with Macintosh over the years when I had a question. Krystil Smit was the editor I probably did the most work for. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Macintosh Plus Auction Sep 18, 2009
IGN: First Apple Macintosh Plus Being Auctioned ... First Apple Macintosh Plus Being Auctioned ... On October 8 and 9, Profiles in History will be auctioning off the first Apple Macintosh Plus computer ever manufactured that was given originally to Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek. (IGN Gear)
Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder of Mindtree Sep 18, 2009
From 2E to Macintosh and now iPhone, Apple has been dealing with the idea of computing without being obsessed with a point in time idea. So failure of innovation is not the end of an idea. (India Times)
AIM 7 Coming Next Tuesday Sep 16, 2009
The new version of AIM will come out next Tuesday, but meanwhile, a new beta test version for Windows and Macintosh came out Tuesday on AOL's. A paid, ad-free iPhone version is available now on the iTunes App Store, and a free version is coming next Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hopkinton High gets new technology Sep 15, 2009
Students at Hopkinton High School began classes last week, but the thought of going back to school became a whole lot brighter and much more interesting once the kids saw the new Macintosh computers in the library. "We got them on Tuesday, and the kids were so excited and doing all sorts of things. . . animating things, using the music program, that we as adults didn t know how to do yet," said Principal Alyson Geary. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Tech.view: On the web at warp speed Sep 12, 2009
The aim is to provide users with an instant way of accessing the web without the hassle and delay of a heavyweight operating system like Windows or Macintosh OS X.. Chrome OS is designed primarily to work with applications such as e-mail, word-processors, calendars and the like that are stored in the cloud rather than on a user s hard-drive. (The Economist)
One Stop Workforce program helps students land summer jobs Sep 12, 2009
The class will require her to use an Apple Macintosh computer. Prior to landing the summer job, Young had never touched a Mac. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
News Briefs | Sept. 11, 2009 Sep 11, 2009
This was his first appearance at an Apple event since last October, when the new lineup of Macintosh computers was unveiled. Jobs was under the radar for much of 2009 due to health-related issues. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Steve Jobs returns, introduces new iPods Sep 11, 2009
Jobs last appeared at an Apple event on October 14, 2008, when he unveiled a new lineup of Macintosh computers including the ultra-thin MacBook Air. He was on a sabbatical for the first six months of 2009 because of health-related issues, which included a liver transplant. (CNN -- Tech)
Apple patches 10 iPhone bugs, 4 QuickTime flaws Sep 11, 2009
1 manually by selecting "Check for Update" under the iTunes Help menu and then docking the iPhone to a PC or Macintosh. Apple also updated QuickTime for both the Mac and Windows to version 7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
New Mac users, try these tips Sep 11, 2009
Click Macintosh to access the hard drive. Clicking Applications opens your program folder. (USA Today -- Tech)
Apple Stock Decline Shows Investors Focus on IPods Rather Than Steve Jobs Sep 10, 2009
Jobs, who went on a 5 1/2-month medical leave in January, last appeared at a company event in October, when he introduced Macintosh notebooks. Dressed in his trademark blue jeans and black turtleneck, Jobs appeared to a standing ovation and spoke for about a half- hour. (Bloomberg -- US)
My Life With a Hackintosh--and How the Movement Suggests a New Model for Innovation Sep 10, 2009
Not long ago, I got my hands on one of the slowest, ugliest, and least-user-friendly Macintosh laptops the world has ever seen -- and I love it ... The machine I'm using is known as a "Hackintosh" -- actually a 9-inch Dell netbook that I've hacked to run Apple's Macintosh operating system. (FastCompany)
Apple's iPod shuffle Now Starts at Just $59 Sep 10, 2009
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh ... Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod shuffle, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, Apple Store and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The new Steve Jobs unveils new iPod Nano Sep 10, 2009
The 54-year-old Apple chief executive, the visionary behind the Macintosh computer, the iPod and the iPhone, was warmly greeted by a packed auditorium as he appeared on stage to kick off an Apple media event. "I'm vertical," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tesco and Microsoft Bring Next-Generation Movie Experience to U.K. Consumers Sep 9, 2009
Starting in the autumn, Tesco will allow customers in the U.K. who purchase certain home video titles from Tesco to download "digital copy" versions of movies to their Windows-based or Apple Macintosh computers in a "virtual DVD" experience ... In the future we expect to offer our customers innovative digital solutions that far exceed the DVD experience and deliver exclusive content, Web events and services wherever and whenever they want them," Salter said. The underlying technology that... (PR Newswire)
