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NEW YORK #151Apple's new store on New York City's Upper West Side opened at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14. Perhaps buoyed by strong earnings results over the past several quarters despite the economic recession, Apple is engaging in an aggressive retail strategy that will see 40 to 50 stores opening worldwide in 2010, according to published reports. Like Apple's flagship location on Fifth Avenue, the Upper West Side storefront features a minimalist design, a substantial underground section and a variety of the latest Apple products on display, such as the newly tweaked MacBooks and 21.5-inch iMacs. Snapped over the few hours following the store's opening, the following image gallery shows how Apple's brand is capable of pulling in crowds, even without any special offers or promotions.
Apple Updates Snow Leopard, Possibly Disabling 'Hackintoshes'
Apple releases Mac OS X v.10.6.2, its newest update to Snow Leopard, with a variety of tweaks to everything from Final Cut Studio to video watching, as well as a massive security patch. Of importance to those with & hackintoshes,& or netbooks that run Apple's Mac OS X, is a much-rumored disabling of the operating system’s ability to run with the Intel Atom processor, which powers most netbooks.
Orange, Apple Drop iPhone Exclusive Deal
After a French regulatory agency votes against the exclusive deal between Orange and Apple to distribute the iPhone in France, both companies agree to comply, leaving T-Mobile Germany as the last exclusive European distributor of the iPhone.
Strong Apple Earnings May Not Stop Microsoft Market Increase
Apple reported strong earnings for the last fiscal quarter, including sales of over 3.05 million Macs. But while Apple dominates many markets, including digital media and smartphones, and has increased its PC market share, it may not be able to prevent a slowdown or even erosion in market share once Windows 7 is released on Oct. 22.
Apple Posts $9.87B Revenue, Cites Strong iPhone, 'Snow Leopard' Sales
Apple reports strong fiscal fourth-quarter results based on increased Mac and iPhone sales, although its iPod sales declined from the same quarter in 2008. Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer indicates that Apple's newest operating system, code-named Snow Leopard, has been selling at twice the speed of the original Leopard.
Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1.2, Fixes 'Coma Mode'
Apple released a new update for the iPhone and iPod Touch, 3.1.2, to correct a small number of bugs that had been plaguing users, including the device’s occasional inability to awaken from sleep mode. Although the iPhone OS 3.1 included a number of new and improved features for both consumers and business users, a few bugs were noted by aggravated device owners on Apple discussion boards.
Apple Snow Leopard Outselling Tiger and Leopard, Says NPD Group
Apple’s Snow Leopard OS X update has been outselling previous Apple operating systems, Leopard and Tiger, during its first two weeks of release, according to the NPD Group. The research firm’s report asks whether Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 7, due to be released Oct. 22, will enjoy a similar uptake in sales and adoption.
Jobs Helps Apple Introduce New Features for iPod, iTunes
Apple's CEO looks upbeat and energized as he introduces new features for the iPod and iTunes App Store. Rumors that Apple and the Beatles' Apple Corps publishing company had come to an agreement to enable Beatles music to be sold on iTunes turn out to be unfounded.
Apple's Next-Gen iPods Experiencing Technical Difficulties, Reports Claim
Apple could be facing technological issues with its next generation of iPod media-player devices, specifically with the camera modules rumored to be integrated into the devices, according to rumors abounding on a number of blogs and sites. Although Apple is widely expected to announce its new line of iPods during its Sept. 9 event in San Francisco, it is a far unlikelier proposition that either the much-rumored Apple tablet PC or CEO Steve Jobs will make an appearance.
REVIEW: Apple Snow Leopard Upgrade Provides Productivity Enhancements
End users may not immediately see the improvements in Mac OS X, but they will quickly notice an increase in productivity--all without significant IT impact. Snow Leopard is an evolutionary step that speeds up common tasks and tightens the fit and finish of the now entirely 64-bit based operating system. The upgrade also adds built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server, but it's limited to Service Pack 1 Rollup 4.
Apple 'Snow Leopard' Improvements Will Aid Mac OS X Business Users
The & Snow Leopard& evolution of the Apple Mac OS X operating system speeds up common tasks such as startup, offers a redesigned Finder and removes unnecessary software by changing the way in which printer drivers are installed. For IT managers who oversee Apple in the enterprise, here is a look at what's new and enhanced for Mac business users.
Apple to Host iPod Media Event on Sept. 9
Apple's planned media event on Sept. 9 in San Francisco will likely involve the debut of a new line of iPods. Earlier rumors suggested that the next iPods would include a centrally mounted camera for still images and video, which would present a challenge to low-cost portable video recorders such as the Flip. In addition, rumors have Apple designing one or more tablet PCs with multitouch capability, running either the iPhone OS or Snow Leopard.
REVIEW: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac SP 2 Is a Low-Impact Upgrade
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 comes at no cost and will be relatively easy to deploy. That said, end users will find little in the way of improvements to the productivity suite, with the & biggest& changes focused on PowerPoint.
LABS GALLERY: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac SP 2 Provides Small Productivity Boost
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 is a facelift focused on the PowerPoint component of the productivity suite. In this version, Microsoft Word for Mac gets a bug fix for a formatting problem that occurred when numbered lists were copied into another document, and Entourage for Mac #151the suite's much-maligned e-mail client #151gains automated features for connecting to Mobile Me and Windows Live Hotmail accounts. None of the Entourage changes pull the product out of the ditch it's in, however #151it's still an inferior version of Outlook. Here is a look at some of the tweaks made to the Microsoft tools designed to work on the Apple platform. By Cameron Sturdevant
Apple Investigated Foxconn Complaints Before iPhone Suicide Case
Apple is wrestling with a public-relations crisis caused by the loss of a next-generation iPhone prototype and the death of a 25-year-old employee of Foxconn, Chinese manufacturer of Apple iPhones and iPods. In 2006, Apple audited Foxconn's working conditions after a British newspaper suggested that the factory violated labor practices, and found that the manufacturer asked excessive hours of its workers.
Apple Revenue Exceeds Analyst Expectations, iPhone and Mac Sales Up
Apple reports quarterly profits and revenue exceeding Wall Street analyst predictions, and says both iPhones and Macs experienced year-over-year growth in sales despite the economy. Apple revenue rose to $8.34 billion for the quarter ending June 27, the company reports. However, Apple saw the sales of iPods dip, a situation that Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer attributes to market self-cannibalization thanks to the iPhone and iPod Touch.
New Apple iPods May Include Built-In Video Camera
Apple iPods could feature cameras in future versions, according to rumors that suggest Apple has begun ordering iPod cases structured to hold a camera lens. Apple's mobile devices have powered its bottom line and prestige, with its iPhone 3GS smartphone selling over 1 million units in its first three days of release, and over a billion downloads from its App Store.
Why Does Mac OS X Keep Snubbing the Enterprise?
News Analysis: Does Mac OS X keep snubbing the enterprise? It's possible and there's no explanation for it. But it could be one of many reasons why Apple continues to lag behind Microsoft Windows in market share in the enterprise. It’s also becoming clear that Snow Leopard, the next edition of the Mac OS, is unlikely to help Apple application software make significant new inroads into the enterprise.
Apple iPhone 3.0 Impresses with Further Use
REVIEW: On Day 2 of testing the iPhone 3.0 software updgrade, eWEEK Labs is finding itself falling in love all over again with the iPhone. This has everything to do with the updated software's search, new landscape mode capabilities and call history improvements.
Labs Gallery: In Further Tests with Apple iPhone 3.0, Little Things Mean a Lot
On Day 2 of tests with the Apple iPhone 3.0 update, eWEEK Labs is finding more and more to like. In this update, Spotlight search is finally in the base operating system, and the effect has been transformational. In addition, refinements made to everyday apps #151including the ability to use e-mail in landscape mode #151keep the iPhone at the top of the list of mobile devices that deserve attention from enterprise users. There are trade-offs for some of the new features, however, including significant battery drain to enable MobileMe to locate and #151if directed #151remotely wipe a lost iPhone. By Cameron Sturdevant