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Apple confirms 'waiting for Mactel' sales pause

News Apple executives confirmed on Wednesday that some buyers put off Mac purchases last quarter in anticipation of new Intel-based Macs - although that slowdown was masked somewhat by strong iPod sales. In the holiday quarter that ended 31 December...

Tags: mactel, apple mac, apple

[19 Jan 2006]

<strong>Apple</strong> beats Wall Street

Apple beats Wall Street

News Apple beat Wall Street predictions in its fourth quarter results but warned that next quarter's figures will fall short of estimates. However, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that sales for the next quarter were likely to be affected by the ongoing...

[18 Oct 2001]

Apple moves to stifle iTunes spying fears

News Following a wave of privacy concerns last week, Apple has begun prominently notifying customers about a new recommendation feature in its iTunes software, as well as spotlighting a simple way to turn it off.

Tags: itunes, ipod, digital music, apple

[19 Jan 2006]

Apple patches up OS X

News Apple released a software patch on Tuesday to fix seven vulnerabilities in its Mac OS X operating system. Apple also announced that it would be changing how it names its advisories, numbering the bulletins sequentially for each year, a scheme...

[26 Jan 2005]

Apple challenged by Linux and pirates

News A recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing has revealed that Apple now considers Linux a potential market challenger. Apple's K-10 form - a review of its past financial year for the SEC - reveals that as well as contending with...

Tags: mac, ipod, apple

[02 Dec 2005]

<strong>Apple</strong> releases complete patch for OS X flaw

Apple releases complete patch for OS X flaw

News Apple has released a security patch that fixes what the company called the first 'critical' Mac OS X flaw. Apple issued a partial fix last month, but security researchers had said that the Mac remained open to attack.

Tags: security fix, security hole, os x, apple

[08 Jun 2004]

Apple slammed for piracy-fuelling iPod

News Microsoft has long sought to strike partnerships in the digital-music arena to help it challenge Apple's enormous lead in the sector. Now, the RealNetworks chief executive is turning up the rhetoric against another technology icon: Apple CEO Steve...

Tags: itunes, ipod, rob glaser, digital music

[06 Dec 2005]

Apple faces weighty PowerBook decision

News For Apple, releasing a G5 PowerBook continues to be a hefty issue. Apple customers have been waiting for the company to deliver a PowerBook driven by the G5 chip for some time. The more powerful chip first arrived in the Power Mac line in 2003, and...

[02 Feb 2005]

Apple to return 'piracy tax' to iPod buyers

News Apple has announced it will refund the 'piracy tax' the Canadian government put on every iPod sold in the country. Apple said it will be refunding the levy, which was first introduced in 2003, to its Canadian customers shortly.

Tags: ipod, canada

[09 Aug 2005]

Apple has Georgia on its mind

News Apple is on the verge of securing one of its biggest education deals ever, with a Georgia school district leaning toward purchasing tens of thousands of Mac laptops. The Cobb County School District, located in the Atlanta suburbs, is recommending...

[09 Feb 2005]

Apple boosts G5 line-up

News Adding to its steady stream of recently announced products, Apple on Wednesday introduced new high-end photo processing software and upgraded its Power Mac desktop and PowerBook laptops. At a press event at Apple's Cupertino headquarters, the...

Tags: power mac, g5, apple

[20 Oct 2005]

Apple buries hatchet with 'Tiger leaker' trio

News Apple has settled with the last of three men it said leaked pre-release versions of Mac OS X Tiger onto the internet. The company confirmed on Wednesday it has reached a pact with David Schwartzstein, who had been a member of an Apple developer group.

Tags: tiger leakers, apple, tiger, apple

[15 Dec 2005]

Apple, Microsoft, Napster slammed over DRM

News Apple, Microsoft, Napster and Real have all left consumers hamstrung with the DRM on their services, according to the EFF, and have couched the restrictions in marketing spin. Apple, Microsoft and Napster all sell tracks with the ability to change...

Tags: napster, apple, microsoft, drm

[02 Sep 2005]

Minority Report: Apple's blues

Comment And so were initial sales of the software - Apple claims it shifted two million copies in its opening weekend. Instead, the OS' 'blue screen of death' has left Apple with damage to its image and credibility, argues Seb Janacek.

Tags: os, leopard, mac, apple

[05 Nov 2007]

Apple ramps up Power Mac speeds

News Apple may have not hit the magic 3GHz mark, but moving to dual processors has given the lower-end Power Macs a serious speed boost. Although it had been offering dual-processors in its midrange and high-end G5 desktops, Apple on Wednesday began...

[10 Jun 2004]

Apple's iTunes pips Google's growth

News Music fans flooding iTunes last month helped Apple outpace Google and Amazon as the fastest-growing website among the top 10 best-known online brands, according to a report released on Tuesday. Traffic-reporting service Nielsen/NetRatings said...

Tags: traffic, web traffic, apple itunes music store steve jobs ipod digital music, google

[21 Dec 2005]

Apple stalls Mac mini 'test drive' promo

News Apple has dropped a 30-day trial offer for its Mac mini after less than 12 hours. The promotion - "Mac mini Test Drive" - offered a 30-day money back guarantee, and was only available through Apple's online store.

Tags: promo, test drive, mac mini

[02 Sep 2005]

Apple splits stock after iPod boom

News Apple announced a two-for-one stock split on Friday, giving investors twice as many bites at the computer maker. Investors who hold Apple shares as of 18 February will receive one additional share of stock for every share of Apple they own.

[14 Feb 2005]

Apple poised to break 'major news'

News Apple is preparing a major announcement next week, dropping hints of something as critical to the company's future as the release of the original iPod in 2001. As with any planned announcement from Apple, details are scarce and rumours are running...

Tags: ipod, apple, itunes

[30 Aug 2005]

<strong>Apple</strong> and Sony charged with "deceit" over music

Apple and Sony charged with "deceit" over music

News Apple and Sony are to appear in court over claims their respective music download sites have been deceitful and forced consumers to buy products because they are tied together. French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has launched legal action...

Tags: drm, sony, apple, itunes

[14 Feb 2005]

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