Page 2 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/-t1.htm Less likely rumors and news Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:44:22 GMT 10 Page 2 http://illiweb.com/fa/invision/en/logo.png http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/-t1.htm Apple Seeds OS X 10.5.7 Build 9J30 to Developers http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-seeds-os-x-1057-build-9j30-to-developers-t1837.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/13/apple-seeds-os-x-10-5-7-build-9j30-to-developers/ In what has become an almost-weekly event, Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.5.7, known as Build 9J30, to developers. World of Apple publishes the seed notes, which reveal that the lack of Safari 4 beta support is the only remaining issue Apple has chosen to highlight. Quote: One week after the previous seed of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Apple has given developers another build this time in the ... Page 2 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:35:48 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-seeds-os-x-1057-build-9j30-to-developers-t1837.htm#28698 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-seeds-os-x-1057-build-9j30-to-developers-t1837.htm QuickTime Stream of iPhone 3.0 Media Event Available http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/quicktime-stream-of-iphone-30-media-event-available-t1854.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/17/quicktime-stream-of-iphone-3-0-media-event-available/ A QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 media event has been posted. The event revealed a massive list of new features for developers and end-users which we summarized in a previous post. The iPhone 3.0 software will be available to existing iPhone and iPod Touch users in the summer. Meanwhile, a beta version of the software is available to registered developers starting today. Page 2 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:44:22 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/quicktime-stream-of-iphone-30-media-event-available-t1854.htm#28726 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/quicktime-stream-of-iphone-30-media-event-available-t1854.htm Paid Version of AIM for iPhone Now Available for $2.99 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/paid-version-of-aim-for-iphone-now-available-for-299-t1812.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2009/03/04/paid-version-of-aim-for-iphone-now-available-for-2-99/ Last week, we reported on an update to AOL's AIM for iPhone, which brings several new features to the instant messaging application. At press time, only an ad-supported, free version [App Store] was available, although an ad-free, paid version was promised to be working its way through Apple's App Store approval process. AOL has informed us that the paid version [App Store] is now available ... Page 2 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:31:06 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/paid-version-of-aim-for-iphone-now-available-for-299-t1812.htm#28601 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/paid-version-of-aim-for-iphone-now-available-for-299-t1812.htm Apple Releases Digital Camera RAW and MacBook Battery Update http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-digital-camera-raw-and-macbook-battery-update-t1776.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/03/apple-releases-digital-camera-raw-and-macbook-battery-updates/ Apple yesterday released a pair of updates, currently available through the Apple Downloads page: Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.5 Quote: This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2, iPhoto '08, and iPhoto '09 for the following cameras: Nikon D3X Epson R-D1x It also addresses issues related to specific cameras and overall stability. The update ... Page 2 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:55:48 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-digital-camera-raw-and-macbook-battery-update-t1776.htm#28492 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-digital-camera-raw-and-macbook-battery-update-t1776.htm Apple Issues AirPort Admin Utility and Client Software Updat http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-issues-airport-admin-utility-and-client-software-updat-t1775.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/03/apple-issues-airport-admin-utility-and-client-software-updates/ Apple today released several software updates related to its AirPort networking products. The updates are presumably related to this morning's release of new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products bringing several new features. AirPort Client Update 2009-001 is targeted at for all Intel-based computers running OS X 10.5.6 and is said to address "issues with roaming and network ... Page 2 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:53:22 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-issues-airport-admin-utility-and-client-software-updat-t1775.htm#28491 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-issues-airport-admin-utility-and-client-software-updat-t1775.htm Apple Releases iLife Support 9.0.1 and iPhoto 8.0.1 Updates http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-ilife-support-901-and-iphoto-801-updates-t1774.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/03/apple-releases-ilife-support-9-0-1-and-iphoto-8-0-1-updates/ In addition to the numerous hardware and software updates already detailed today, Apple has released an additional pair of updates related to its iLife suite of applications: iLife Support 9.0.1 weighs in at 50.56 MB and requires OS X 10.5.6. Quote: This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues. It is recommended for all users of Aperture, iLife ... Page 2 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:50:43 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-ilife-support-901-and-iphoto-801-updates-t1774.htm#28490 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-ilife-support-901-and-iphoto-801-updates-t1774.htm Can Microsoft Give Apple A Run For The Money In Touch Comput http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/can-microsoft-give-apple-a-run-for-the-money-in-touch-comput-t1798.htm goten http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20090305085626

No.]]> Page 2 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:03:57 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/can-microsoft-give-apple-a-run-for-the-money-in-touch-comput-t1798.htm#28525 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/can-microsoft-give-apple-a-run-for-the-money-in-touch-comput-t1798.htm Woz Practicing for Dancing with the Stars http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/woz-practicing-for-dancing-with-the-stars-t1770.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/03/woz-practicing-for-dancing-with-the-stars/

The Woz behind the scenes at Dancing with the Stars:]]> Page 2 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:24:25 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/woz-practicing-for-dancing-with-the-stars-t1770.htm#28478 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/woz-practicing-for-dancing-with-the-stars-t1770.htm Latest Mac Mini Spy Shot, Probably Fake http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/latest-mac-mini-spy-shot-probably-fake-t1756.htm goten http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/02/latest-mac-mini-spy-shot-probably-fake/ Here's the latest "spy shot" to end up in our inbox, which we believe is fake. This one claims to depict the Mac Mini box, we think. We've posted it since other sites are posting it as possibly real. Page 2 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:48:39 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/latest-mac-mini-spy-shot-probably-fake-t1756.htm#28391 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/latest-mac-mini-spy-shot-probably-fake-t1756.htm Apple Releases Another New 'Get a Mac' Ad: 'Bake Sale' http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-another-new-get-a-mac-ad-bake-sale-t1153.htm brisingr http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/21/apple-releases-another-new-get-a-mac-ad-bake-sale/ Following on the heels of two new "Get a Mac" ads released just days ago, Apple has released a third ad in the series, Bake Sale. The commercial, available on Apple's site, shows "PC" holding a bake sale in order to raise money to fix Vista. The ad continues the theme introduced in Bean Counter of poking fun at Microsoft's new $300 million advertising campaign under the ... Page 2 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:44:35 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-another-new-get-a-mac-ad-bake-sale-t1153.htm#11990 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-another-new-get-a-mac-ad-bake-sale-t1153.htm NVIDIA Introduces Desktop Chipset for Intel Processors http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/nvidia-introduces-desktop-chipset-for-intel-processors-t1147.htm brisingr http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/21/nvidia-introduces-desktop-chipset-for-intel-processors/ NVIDIA announced yesterday the GeForce® 9400 and 9300 motherboard GPUs which offer desktop equivalents to the NVIDIA mobile chips adopted by Apple in their new notebooks: “These new mGPUs give NVIDIA a big advantage over other integrated graphics chips,” said Dr. Jon Peddie of Jon Peddie Research. “By doing so much parallel processing on a single chip, they can accelerate the new visual computing ... Page 2 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:30:13 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/nvidia-introduces-desktop-chipset-for-intel-processors-t1147.htm#11945 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/nvidia-introduces-desktop-chipset-for-intel-processors-t1147.htm iPhone named 2008 Gadget of the Year http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/iphone-named-2008-gadget-of-the-year-t1039.htm dmxplosive http://www.britishtechnologyawards.co.uk/BTA_winners/122312/and_the_winners_are.html?sr=hotnews After they tallied the votes, iPhone came up a big winner in the 2008 British Technology Awards. It not only claimed the award for Gadget of the Year but won the Best Mobile Technology, Most Stylish Technology, and Technological Innovation of the Year awards, as well. iTunes also won honors, seizing the Best Music Technology award for 2008. Page 2 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:23:29 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/iphone-named-2008-gadget-of-the-year-t1039.htm#11102 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/iphone-named-2008-gadget-of-the-year-t1039.htm Google Also Includes 'Kill Switch' for Apps in Android http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-also-includes-kill-switch-for-apps-in-android-t1132.htm spiderman http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/16/google-also-includes-kill-switch-for-apps-in-android/ Reviews of the T-Mobile G1 Android phone have started trickling out. Walt Mossberg found the phone to be a "very good first effort". Computerworld reveals, however, that the new Android phone also includes the ability for Google to remotely remove applications from the device: In the Android Market terms of service, Google expressly says that it might remotely remove an application ... Page 2 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:04:51 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-also-includes-kill-switch-for-apps-in-android-t1132.htm#11828 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-also-includes-kill-switch-for-apps-in-android-t1132.htm Apple on Blu-Ray, Touch Screen Displays, Netbooks http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-on-blu-ray-touch-screen-displays-netbooks-t1107.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/15/apple-on-blu-ray-touch-screen-displays-netbooks/ During the Question and Answer session of yesterday's media event, Steve Jobs responded to a number of questions of interest. The Apple Core blog summarizes the answers. Of note: Blu-Ray - "It’s great to watch the movies, but the licensing of the tech is so complex, we’re waiting till things settle down and Blu-ray takes off in the marketplace." TouchScreen Display - "so far it hasn’t ... Page 2 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:30:22 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-on-blu-ray-touch-screen-displays-netbooks-t1107.htm#11704 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-on-blu-ray-touch-screen-displays-netbooks-t1107.htm October 2008 Notebook Event Keynote Stream Available http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/october-2008-notebook-event-keynote-stream-available-t1098.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/14/october-2008-notebook-event-keynote-stream-available/ Apple has posted the Quicktime video stream of today's Notebook release event. Apple released a number of new products at today's event: - Apple Announces New MacBook Pros, Updates MacBook Air - Apple Announces New Aluminum MacBooks - Apple Introduces 24" LED Cinema Display with Built-in iSight Most of the pre-event rumors correlated with the announcements. We'll post a detailed ... Page 2 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:43:21 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/october-2008-notebook-event-keynote-stream-available-t1098.htm#11643 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/october-2008-notebook-event-keynote-stream-available-t1098.htm EU battery rule may zap iPhone, blow away MacBook Air http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/eu-battery-rule-may-zap-iphone-blow-away-macbook-air-t1027.htm twoodcc http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20081009095417 The EU is readying a new set of directives that could spell trouble for Apple's iPhone and any other gadget that lacks an easily removable power pack. A new, draft batteries directive mandates that power cells inside electronic devices must be "readily removable" for replacement and safe disposal. This isn't the case with the iPhone, which does not have a user-replaceable battery. Page 2 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:29:08 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/eu-battery-rule-may-zap-iphone-blow-away-macbook-air-t1027.htm#10904 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/eu-battery-rule-may-zap-iphone-blow-away-macbook-air-t1027.htm Microsoft sues DHL over Xbox train derailment http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-sues-dhl-over-xbox-train-derailment-t1065.htm spiderman http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/microsoft-sues-dhl-over-xbox-train-derailment/ You know who Microsoft hates? No, not Apple. It really hates DHL. Apparently, the delivery service has hit the folks in Redmond where it hurts: in the Xbox. It seems that 21,600 consoles were totally messed over by "impact damage, wetting, pilfering and shortage" when one of the company's freight trains derailed en route to Long Beach, California. The big M claims that DHL refuses to compensate ... Page 2 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:31:09 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-sues-dhl-over-xbox-train-derailment-t1065.htm#11339 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-sues-dhl-over-xbox-train-derailment-t1065.htm New Offer to Target the iTunes Store http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-offer-to-target-the-itunes-store-t991.htm venom http://www.hardmac.com/news/2008-10-07/#8970 It has been a long time that Majors did not launch a new project or attack aiming to target iTunes Store leadership for online music store. Universal announced that it will offer its DRM-free catalog on the website Dada.net. Tracks will be available as pool of 15 songs for 10 USD, so 0.66 USD per track, 30% cheaper than on the iTunes Store! Yes, but... you will need to pay 10 USD per month as a monthly fee to be able to get the 15 songs from the ... Page 2 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:25:59 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-offer-to-target-the-itunes-store-t991.htm#10491 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-offer-to-target-the-itunes-store-t991.htm Apple Shifting Tactics on Suppressing Product Leaks? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-shifting-tactics-on-suppressing-product-leaks-t977.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/06/apple-shifting-tactics-on-suppressing-product-leaks/ Nick Ciarelli describes a recent shift in Apple's strategy to suppress product leaks in an article at The Daily Beast. But lately, there are signs that Apple—long the most secretive company in the tech world—has thrown in the towel on fighting leaks. This year, advance details about a number of Apple products spilled onto the web, including photos of the iPhone 3G and the latest lineup of iPod nanos. Recent ... Page 2 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:11:38 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-shifting-tactics-on-suppressing-product-leaks-t977.htm#10450 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-shifting-tactics-on-suppressing-product-leaks-t977.htm Fake Rumors of Steve Jobs Heart Attack Circulate http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/fake-rumors-of-steve-jobs-heart-attack-circulate-t971.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/03/fake-rumors-of-steve-jobs-heart-attack-circulate/ Last night, an individual started spreading fake rumors of Steve Jobs suffering from a heart attack. The story was posted to CNN's iReport "unedited" and "unfiltered" citizen journalism site and subsequently submitted to Digg.com. The Digg story then gained attention on 4chan, an unmoderated discussion board, which then proceeded to promote the story. 4chan most recently gained ... Page 2 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:45:54 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/fake-rumors-of-steve-jobs-heart-attack-circulate-t971.htm#10434 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/fake-rumors-of-steve-jobs-heart-attack-circulate-t971.htm Simpsons Mock Apple http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/simpsons-mock-apple-t1657.htm lightspeed
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/01/simpsons-mock-apple/

Macenstein notes that Apple was the subject of a segment on a The Simpsons episode last night:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7k...e-simpsons_fun
]]> Page 2 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:21:36 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/simpsons-mock-apple-t1657.htm#27510 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/simpsons-mock-apple-t1657.htm Apple Drops iPhone Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-drops-iphone-non-disclosure-agreement-nda-t955.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/01/apple-drops-iphone-non-disclosure-agreement-nda/ Apple has announced that they have dropped the iPhone Non-Disclosure Agreement for released iPhone software. We have decided to drop the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for released iPhone software. We put the NDA in place because the iPhone OS includes many Apple inventions and innovations that we would like to protect, so that others don’t steal our work. It has happened before. While we have ... Page 2 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:34:58 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-drops-iphone-non-disclosure-agreement-nda-t955.htm#10344 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-drops-iphone-non-disclosure-agreement-nda-t955.htm Microsoft's "I'm a PC" Ad Airs http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-i-m-a-pc-ad-airs-t901.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/18/microsofts-im-a-pc-ad-airs/ Phase II of Microsoft's $300 million rebranding ad campaign started airing tonight during prime time. The ad showed a series of individuals saying "I'm a PC" in various settings. The ad is a direct response to Apple's "Get a Mac" ads where Justin Long and John Hodgman play the Mac and PC characters, respectively. Microsoft is embracing the "I'm a PC" line in their new ad campaign. ... Page 2 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:45:05 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-i-m-a-pc-ad-airs-t901.htm#9726 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-i-m-a-pc-ad-airs-t901.htm Inexpensive Atom-Powered 'Netbooks' Popular at Launch http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/inexpensive-atom-powered-netbooks-popular-at-launch-t915.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/24/inexpensive-atom-powered-netbooks-popular-at-launch/ CultofMac reports on the relative popularity of recently introduced "Netbooks" from Asus, Acer and Dell. Amazon's top laptop sales list is now dominated by the $400-$600 devices, with Apple's $1299 MacBook being the notable exception in the top 10. Netbooks refer to a class of laptops that are small-sized, low cost, light weight and optimized for internet usage and word processing. While ... Page 2 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:31:49 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/inexpensive-atom-powered-netbooks-popular-at-launch-t915.htm#9855 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/inexpensive-atom-powered-netbooks-popular-at-launch-t915.htm German iTunes Movies Coming? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/german-itunes-movies-coming-t911.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/23/german-itunes-movies-coming/ German site wiwo.de (English translation) is claiming that Apple will launch iTunes movie purchases and rentals within the next few weeks in Germany. According to the sites' sources Apple is currently building a catalog of German movies to provide at launch. Apple began selling TV shows in Germany in April 2008. By years end, HDTV-quality offerings should also be available according to wiwo.de. http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiwo.de%2Ftechnik%2Fapple-startet-in-deutschland-verkauf-und-vermietung-von-kinofilmen-307465%2F&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en Page 2 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:48:00 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/german-itunes-movies-coming-t911.htm#9805 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/german-itunes-movies-coming-t911.htm Microsoft announcement tomorrow: No more Seinfeld ads! http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-announcement-tomorrow-no-more-seinfeld-ads-t895.htm macbook http://valleywag.com/5051455/microsoft-to-announce-jerry-seinfeld-ads-cancelled-tomorrow Remember those awful Microsoft ads with Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates? Well, now you can forget them. Microsoft flacks are desperately dialing reporters to spin them about "phase two" of the ad campaign — a phase, due to be announced tomorrow, which will drop the aging comic altogether. Microsoft's version of the story: Redmond had always planned to drop Seinfeld. The awkward reality: ... Page 2 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:20:17 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-announcement-tomorrow-no-more-seinfeld-ads-t895.htm#9678 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-announcement-tomorrow-no-more-seinfeld-ads-t895.htm Microsoft Dropping Seinfeld, Directly Targeting 'Get a Mac http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-dropping-seinfeld-directly-targeting-get-a-mac-t897.htm macbook Microsoft Dropping Seinfeld, Directly Targeting 'Get a Mac' Ads http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/17/microsoft-dropping-seinfeld-directly-targeting-get-a-mac-ads/ Valleywag was one of the first to report that Microsoft will be officially moving away from the use of Jerry Seinfeld in "phase two" of their $300 million ad campaign, though there appears to be some debate about whether or not this was part of the original plan. The two Seinfeld Microsoft ads, Shoe Circus and ... Page 2 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:00:46 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-dropping-seinfeld-directly-targeting-get-a-mac-t897.htm#9686 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-dropping-seinfeld-directly-targeting-get-a-mac-t897.htm New Mac Placeholder SKUs in Future Shop's Inventory? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-placeholder-skus-in-future-shop-s-inventory-t913.htm macbook http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/24/new-mac-placeholder-skus-in-future-shops-inventory/ According to an anonymous report, six new Mac placeholder SKUs have appeared in Future Shop's inventory system. While we've been unable to independently verify this at this time, the placement of early "placeholder" part numbers is consistent with inventory practices of some major retailers. In February, we saw MacBook Pro part numbers in Best Buy's systems about 3 weeks before the ... Page 2 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:32:13 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-placeholder-skus-in-future-shop-s-inventory-t913.htm#9823 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-placeholder-skus-in-future-shop-s-inventory-t913.htm Apple Considering 'At a Glance' Notification Screen for iP http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-considering-at-a-glance-notification-screen-for-ip-t900.htm macbook Apple Considering 'At a Glance' Notification Screen for iPhone http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/18/apple-considering-at-a-glance-notification-screen-for-iphone/ A recent patent application from Apple reveals that the company is considering adding a proper "At a Glance" notification screen for the iPhone. The proposed screen would allow users to quickly jump to the desired notification simply by pressing on the corresponding notification. At present, the iPhone's ... Page 2 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:04:35 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-considering-at-a-glance-notification-screen-for-ip-t900.htm#9707 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-considering-at-a-glance-notification-screen-for-ip-t900.htm U.K. 'Back to School' Promo Begins, Rebate on New iPods http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/uk-back-to-school-promo-begins-rebate-on-new-ipods-t884.htm dmxplosive http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/15/u-k-back-to-school-promo-begins-rebate-on-new-ipods/ Apple has finally started offering a Back to School promo for U.K. customers. The new promotion kicked off today, just as the U.S. promotion ended. U.K. customers who purchase a Mac (excluding the Mac Mini) and an iPod (Nano or Touch) get a rebate of £95. The rebate does not quite offset the cost of iPods which start at £109. The promotion runs until October 31st and is open to students, teachers ... Page 2 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:12:14 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/uk-back-to-school-promo-begins-rebate-on-new-ipods-t884.htm#9652 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/uk-back-to-school-promo-begins-rebate-on-new-ipods-t884.htm Apple Streamlines iPhone 3G Sales with Online Signups http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-streamlines-iphone-3g-sales-with-online-signups-t910.htm dmxplosive http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/23/apple-streamlines-iphone-3g-sales-with-online-signups/ Apple has started offering users a way to sign up for AT&T service online prior to visiting an Apple Store. The online tool allows you to: 1. Enter your billing information. 2. Review eligibility and pricing. 3. Select your AT&T rate plan. Once done, you simply need to visit an Apple Retail store to complete your iPhone purchase. This new "at home" option generated some ... Page 2 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:38:26 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-streamlines-iphone-3g-sales-with-online-signups-t910.htm#9804 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-streamlines-iphone-3g-sales-with-online-signups-t910.htm Macworld San Francisco 2009 Registration Opens http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/macworld-san-francisco-2009-registration-opens-t860.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/11/macworld-san-francisco-2009-registration-opens/ IDG World Expo has announced that registration for Macworld San Francisco 2009 (MWSF) has opened for attendees. Macworld San Francisco is an annual Apple-focused expo taking place between January 5th-9th, 2009 and at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Early/discounted registration is available until December 1st. While no announcements have been made, Steve Jobs traditionally gives the opening ... Page 2 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:56:30 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/macworld-san-francisco-2009-registration-opens-t860.htm#9499 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/macworld-san-francisco-2009-registration-opens-t860.htm Microsoft's Next Seinfeld Ad Airs: 'New Family' http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-next-seinfeld-ad-airs-new-family-t862.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/11/microsofts-next-seinfeld-ad-airs-new-family/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWPf1BWtkw Tonight, Microsoft aired the second of a series of new ads featuring Bill Gates and comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The long version of the ad (4m 30s) is embedded above via YouTube and a high quality version is available at Microsoft.com. The first installment of the ad campaign showed Bill Gates and Seinfeld at a shoe store. The new installment shows Gates and ... Page 2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:18:20 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-next-seinfeld-ad-airs-new-family-t862.htm#9501 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-next-seinfeld-ad-airs-new-family-t862.htm Despite NBC's Return, Apple and NBC Still Disputing Claims http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/despite-nbc-s-return-apple-and-nbc-still-disputing-claims-t861.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/11/despite-nbcs-return-apple-and-nbc-still-disputing-claims/ At the "Let's Rock" media event, Steve Jobs announced that NBC had returned to iTunes after being absent from the online store for almost a year. The removal of NBC shows from iTunes was the result of a very public dispute between the the two companies. Apple announced in August of 2007 that they would no longer be selling NBC television shows because NBC wanted "double the ... Page 2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:16:11 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/despite-nbc-s-return-apple-and-nbc-still-disputing-claims-t861.htm#9500 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/despite-nbc-s-return-apple-and-nbc-still-disputing-claims-t861.htm Apple Releases MobileMe Control Panel and Bonjour Updates fo http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-mobileme-control-panel-and-bonjour-updates-fo-t854.htm macbook Apple Releases MobileMe Control Panel and Bonjour Updates for Windows http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/10/apple-releases-mobileme-control-panel-and-bonjour-updates-for-windows/ In addition to yesterday's previously-reported hardware and software releases, Apple also released two minor updates specifically for Windows users. MobileMe Control Panel 1.1 (for Windows) weighs in at 1.6 MB and requires Windows XP Home SP2, XP Professional SP2 or Vista SP1 or later, iTunes 8.0 or later, ... Page 2 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:56:54 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-mobileme-control-panel-and-bonjour-updates-fo-t854.htm#9446 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-mobileme-control-panel-and-bonjour-updates-fo-t854.htm Apple Tops Customer Satisfaction Surveys http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-tops-customer-satisfaction-surveys-t743.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/19/app-tops-customer-satisfaction-surveys/ According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), Apple still tops the list as highest in customer satisfaction for personal computers. Apple's customer satisfaction score reached a record 85, which was 10 points higher Dell, its closest competitor. "We haven't seen anything like this before, where a company scores 10 points over its nearest rival," said Claes Fornell, the head of the American ... Page 2 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:50:34 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-tops-customer-satisfaction-surveys-t743.htm#8603 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-tops-customer-satisfaction-surveys-t743.htm Users Report MobileMe Phishing Scam http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/users-report-mobileme-phishing-scam-t841.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/08/users-report-mobileme-phishing-scam/ Various users are reporting receiving phishing attempts regarding Apple's Mobile Me services. Dear Apple Online Member, Thank you for choosing Mobileme. Unfortunately there has been a problem processing your billing information for the month of Sept, 2008. Please review our billing requirements at KW: Billing. To ensure that your service is not interrupted, please visit our secure server web form ... Page 2 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:16:06 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/users-report-mobileme-phishing-scam-t841.htm#9387 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/users-report-mobileme-phishing-scam-t841.htm Microsoft's First Seinfeld Ad Airs: Shoe Circus http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-first-seinfeld-ad-airs-shoe-circus-t831.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/04/microsofts-first-seinfeld-ad-airs-shoe-circus/ As promised, Microsoft has started running their new ads using comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The ad has already been spotted by a number of readers. The first in presumably a series of ads show Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld in Shoe Carnival. A YouTube video is available. Seinfeld was reportedly paid $10 million for his work in this series of ads. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz6amk3P-hY Page 2 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:56:16 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-first-seinfeld-ad-airs-shoe-circus-t831.htm#9294 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/microsoft-s-first-seinfeld-ad-airs-shoe-circus-t831.htm Beyond Multi-Touch: Voice, Gaze, Facial Expression Recogniti http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/beyond-multi-touch-voice-gaze-facial-expression-recogniti-t824.htm dmxplosive Beyond Multi-Touch: Voice, Gaze, Facial Expression Recognition http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/04/beyond-multi-touch-voice-gaze-facial-expression-recognition/ Apple's patent applications provide a glimpse into what might lie ahead in our future. For example, we saw an explosion of multi-touch patents in the year before the iPhone's release. And while many of these concepts may never come to market, they provide an interesting look into the direction of Apple's research. One of ... Page 2 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:40:52 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/beyond-multi-touch-voice-gaze-facial-expression-recogniti-t824.htm#9244 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/beyond-multi-touch-voice-gaze-facial-expression-recogniti-t824.htm Silver-Zinc Batteries Coming in 2009 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/silver-zinc-batteries-coming-in-2009-t763.htm twoodcc A company called ZPower announced (PDF) last week that they were demoing Silver-Zinc battery technology at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum. Silver-Zinc is new technology for the consumer market which promises a higher energy density than existing Lithium Ion batteries. According to the company, Silver-Zinc can offer up to 40% more runtime than today's batteries. ZPower has been in the news before, with previous claims that the first Silver-Zinc batteries would come to the market in summer ... Page 2 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:00:41 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/silver-zinc-batteries-coming-in-2009-t763.htm#8704 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/silver-zinc-batteries-coming-in-2009-t763.htm No Music Subscription Service Next Week http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/no-music-subscription-service-next-week-t826.htm dmxplosive http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/04/no-music-subscription-service-next-week/ According to CNet sources, Apple will not be introducing an iTunes subscription service next week. My sources say that they don't expect Apple to announce anything to do with music content, and they are sure Apple won't be rolling out an iTunes music subscription service. According to the article, Apple simply has not acquired such licensing from music labels at this time. The rumor was revived after ... Page 2 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:46:52 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/no-music-subscription-service-next-week-t826.htm#9246 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/no-music-subscription-service-next-week-t826.htm BestBuy's Mac Sale Over http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/bestbuy-s-mac-sale-over-t1647.htm dragon BestBuy's Mac Sale Over http://www.macrumors.com/2008/11/27/bestbuys-mac-sale-over-prematurely/ With early hints at only modest sales at Apple stores, it comes as a surprise that Best Buy's Mac sale appears to be over. The retailer's site no longer shows the $100-$150 discounts on new Macs. At this time MacMall sales (chart) remain in effect. Official U.S. Apple Black Friday sales should be published later tonight but it appears that modest ($100) discounts will only extend to ... Page 2 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:22:33 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/bestbuy-s-mac-sale-over-t1647.htm#26414 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/bestbuy-s-mac-sale-over-t1647.htm Google Cofounder On Lack of Mac Chrome Browser: 'It's Emba http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-cofounder-on-lack-of-mac-chrome-browser-it-s-emba-t827.htm dmxplosive Google Cofounder On Lack of Mac Chrome Browser: 'It's Embarrassing' http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/04/google-cofounder-on-lack-of-mac-chrome-browser-its-embarrassing/ Valleywag excerpts a Kara Swisher interview with Google cofounder Sergey Brin. At one point, the Swisher asks about a Mac version: Google cofounder Sergey Brin asked BoomTown's Kara Swisher if she'd try it out. "But you don't have a Mac version, baby, so no," Swisher tells him in this clip, excerpted from ... Page 2 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:50:53 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-cofounder-on-lack-of-mac-chrome-browser-it-s-emba-t827.htm#9247 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/google-cofounder-on-lack-of-mac-chrome-browser-it-s-emba-t827.htm iTunes 8 and iPod Nanos on Sept 9th? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/itunes-8-and-ipod-nanos-on-sept-9th-t771.htm dmxplosive http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/25/itunes-8-and-ipod-nanos-on-sept-9th/ Electronista reports on a few more comments made by Kevin Rose during this week's Twit podcast. Coloring in details left out of his controversial blog entry, Rose alleges early on in the episode that the new devices and their companion jukebox software should be unveiled on September 9th, or just two weeks from now. Rose also claims iTunes 8 may have the ability to make music recommendations based on the user's ... Page 2 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:31:19 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/itunes-8-and-ipod-nanos-on-sept-9th-t771.htm#8759 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/itunes-8-and-ipod-nanos-on-sept-9th-t771.htm New Mac TV Ads: Pizza Box, Throne and Calming Teas http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-tv-ads-pizza-box-throne-and-calming-teas-t740.htm dmxplosive http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/18/new-mac-tv-ads-pizza-box-throne-and-calming-teas/ Apple has started televising three new 'Get a Mac' ads which have been posted to their site. - Pizza Box - PC tries to attract college students with free Pizza - Throne - Mac explains switching from PC to Mac is easy by bringing your PC to an Apple Store - Calming Teas - PC has a new line of calming teas for frustrated Vista users http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/ Page 2 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:34:45 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-tv-ads-pizza-box-throne-and-calming-teas-t740.htm#8600 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/new-mac-tv-ads-pizza-box-throne-and-calming-teas-t740.htm Adobe to Unveil Creative Suite 4 on September 23rd http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/adobe-to-unveil-creative-suite-4-on-september-23rd-t814.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/02/adobe-to-unveil-creative-suite-4-on-september-23rd/ Adobe is hosting a webcast to publicly unveil Creative Suite 4, their next-generation graphic design, video editing, and web development application package, on September 23rd. Advance registration is requested in order to obtain viewing instructions. No specific details on the content of the webcast have been announced, and the release date, package options, and pricing for Creative Suite 4 remain unknown. Adobe ... Page 2 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:10:56 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/adobe-to-unveil-creative-suite-4-on-september-23rd-t814.htm#9097 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/adobe-to-unveil-creative-suite-4-on-september-23rd-t814.htm Belkin JoyPod Game Controller for iPhone with App Support? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/belkin-joypod-game-controller-for-iphone-with-app-support-t806.htm blade http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/31/belkin-joypod-game-controller-for-iphone-with-app-support/ At TouchArcade, we have posted an image of what appears to be a Belkin gaming controller accessory for the iPhone. The ad copy of the accompanying image claims that the new "JoyPod" will provide App Store support. If true, this means Apple will be incorporating official support for the accessory in the iPhone SDK. Other features listed include: - 8 buttons total (6 on the front) - ... Page 2 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:42:40 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/belkin-joypod-game-controller-for-iphone-with-app-support-t806.htm#9011 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/belkin-joypod-game-controller-for-iphone-with-app-support-t806.htm Resellers Getting Signals for a Wide Range of Apple Updates? http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/resellers-getting-signals-for-a-wide-range-of-apple-updates-t777.htm twoodcc http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/26/resellers-getting-signals-for-a-wide-range-of-apple-updates/ While rumors have focused on iPod Nano and iPod Touch updates as early as September 9th, the fate of the MacBook Pros and other updates have been less clear. It appears, however, that Apple could be prepping for a wide range of product updates, with signals to at least some resellers to halt resupplies of Mac minis, MacBook Pros, iPods and even Cinema Displays. Unfortunately, reseller ... Page 2 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:11 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/resellers-getting-signals-for-a-wide-range-of-apple-updates-t777.htm#8765 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/resellers-getting-signals-for-a-wide-range-of-apple-updates-t777.htm McCartney: No Beatles on iTunes anytime soon http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/mccartney-no-beatles-on-itunes-anytime-soon-t1625.htm goku http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20081125094415

The on-going, multi-year drama of when, not if the Beatles catalog will appear on iTunes will continue into the foreseeable future...


Sad]]> Page 2 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:40:58 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/mccartney-no-beatles-on-itunes-anytime-soon-t1625.htm#25864 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/mccartney-no-beatles-on-itunes-anytime-soon-t1625.htm Apple Releases Pro Apps Updates 2008-004 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-pro-apps-updates-2008-004-t1606.htm goku Apple Releases Pro Apps Updates 2008-004 http://www.macrumors.com/2008/11/22/apple-releases-pro-apps-updates-2008-004/ Apple today released Pro Apps Update 2008-004 for users of Final Cut and Logic application packages. The update includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.5, Compressor 3.0.5, Color 1.0.3, and Shake 4.1.1. While Apple's download page simply mentions that the update "addresses general performance issues and improves overall stability," further details on the changes included ... Page 2 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:21:15 GMT http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-pro-apps-updates-2008-004-t1606.htm#25829 http://tmac.forumotion.com/page-2-f12/apple-releases-pro-apps-updates-2008-004-t1606.htm