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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-30-07: Man has iMac replaced three times, emails Steve Jobs and gets a free iPod

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-30-07

Man has iMac replaced three times, emails Steve Jobs and gets a free iPod
He had his iMac replaced 2 and had a problem with the third. He decided to email Steve Jobs because of this and he gets a free iPod.
http://openswitch.org/journal/the-office-of-steve-jobs-called-me-today


iPhone Downgrade Baby! Go from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2!
Just what the title says. Looks like all that complaining might be for nothing! Take that Apple!
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/29/breaking-reports-of-1-1-1-to-1-0-2-iphone-downgrades-trickling/


iPhone 1.1.1 “bug” unleashes music over Bluetooth
The iPhone 1.1.1 update has a hidden little surprise for y’all: Bluetooth audio streaming is now available off of your iPhone for whatever you darn please, meaning you can finally listen to music from the phone wirelessly.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/29/iphone-1-1-1-bug-unleashes-music-over-bluetooth/


How to Unbrick a Bricked Unlocked iPhone: the JesusPhone Walks Again
Here’s a very easy method to defeat Apple and bring your bricked unlocked iPhone back from death. If you have an unlocked iPhone and you updated to firmware 1.1.1, you now can revive and bring all your third-party applications back by following these steps to restore firmware 1.0.2. This has been confirmed by the Dev Team, we are testing now live.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/how-to-resuscitate-anbricked-unlocked-iphone-305230.php


90 Days Later: AT&T refuses iPhone Subsidy Unlock
Everyone who has waited for the 90-days for iPhone subsidy unlocks can stop wondering. There are none. AT&T’s exclusive agreement with Apple means no subsidy unlock codes. AT&T is offering disposable cell phone unlocks instead and recommends you take one with you on your international trip.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/28/90-days-later/


IPhone: Bring a Bricked iPhone to the Genius bar and Talk to the hand
LAWL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/iphone/bring-a-bricked-iphone-to-the-genius-bar-and-talk-to-the-hand-video-304999.php


Note to Apple: Stop thinking Like a Phone Company
Steve Jobs might be better served here to take his own advice and think different. Because, as he has so elegantly demonstrated with the iPhone, these devices are finally becoming little computers. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that consumers will expect them to act like computers. They will want to modify them to their exact, specifications.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/28/note-to-apple-stop-thinking-like-a-phone-company/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-29-07: Survey: What do you think of the iPhone 1.1.1 Firmware?

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-29-07

Survey: What do you think of the iPhone 1.1.1 Firmware?
What do you think of the iPhone 1.1.1 Firmware breaking 3rd party applications?
http://www.apptapp.com/survey/


Apple, Jobs, AT&T sued over iPhone price cut, rebates
It was bound to happen: Apple Inc., along with its chief executive and exclusive U.S. iPhone wireless partner AT&T, have been hit with a new lawsuit from a disgruntled customer who charges the trio with a variety of offenses stemming from the recent iPhone price cut. She’s seeking damages in the amount of $1 million, punitive damages in the amount
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/28/apple_jobs_att_sued_over_iphone_price_cut_rebates.html


iPhone update: facts and fiction
If you haven’t already bitten the bullet and taken your unlocked iPhone down that scariest of paths, the 1.1.1 update, we’re here to sort out a bit of the hearsay from the actual and fairly inconvenient truth.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/28/iphone-update-facts-and-fiction/


After 90 day deadline, can you get iPhone unlocked by AT&T?
You’ve been a customer in good standing for 3 months. You’re heading out of the country. You want a subsidy unlock so you can use your iPhone on an overseas GSM network. You call AT&T with this eminently reasonable request… guess what happens next.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/28/90-days-later/


iPhone Re-Reviewed by Gizmodo (Verdict: Don’t Buy)
Apple’s firmware wiped away the powerful apps that helped push the iPhone to greatness. With this, I’m going to have to move our recommendation from “Wait” to “Don’t Buy”. I’m done with this phone until the apps come back.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/iphone/iphone-re+reviewed-verdict-dont-buy-302075.php


What does and doesn’t work with iPhone 1.1.1 (Continually Updating)
As iPhone owners examine what works and what broke with iPhone firmware 1.1.1, we’ll update this post to let you know whether it’s safe to proceed with your third-party hacks and software.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/09/27/what-does-and-doesnt-work-with-iphone-1-1-1


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-28-07: Proposed Firefox 3 Theme For Mac OS X Looks Exactly Like Safari

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-28-07

Proposed Firefox 3 Theme For Mac OS X Looks Exactly Like Safari
Firefox 3 is having an identity crisis on the Mac. Recent screenshots reveal that the new theme is striking similar to Apple’s Safari. If you can’t innovate, imitate.
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=397723


Why does Apple get a free ride?
I really don’t want to get into the pissing match that seems to occur whenever someone fails to bow down and worship Steve Jobs’ every move, but I can’t help myself. Why aren’t we seeing more outrage – okay, even a little bit of outrage – about Apple twisting the arm of an ISP because he was uploading the code embedded in his iPod Touch’s memory?
http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2007/09/26/why-does-apple-get-a-free-ride/


Mac OS X Leopard Only Has One Remaining Bug, Scheduled for October Release
Mac OS X 10. 5 Leopard build 9A559 was listed as having two bugs, but now it turns out one was a test feature for printer drivers in Software Update. OS X 10.5 Leopard now only has one bug remaining, and is still on schedule for an October release.
http://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/27/mac-os-x-10-5-leopard-software-update-and-drivers/


The Complete iPhone Unlock Star Wars Timeline
As we wait for the release of the new firmware that according to Apple will brick all unlocked iPhones —hits update for the 75,453rd time— here’s the promised Star Wars-themed timeline which narrates the quest for the free software unlock, complete with dates, links and commentary.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/battle-continues/the-complete-iphone-unlock-star-wars-timeline-304310.php


iPhone update re-locking handsets, disabling 3rd-party apps?
So as the first iPhone owners update their phones to firmware 1.1.1, we’re getting reports in that not only do third-party applications no longer work, but a post-update reactivation requires a genuine AT&T SIM. In other words, it looks like Apple may have just disabled thousands of unlocked phones around the world.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/iphone-update-re-locking-handsets-disabling-3rd-party-apps/


iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Is Out, Now Testing
Just released, ready in your iTunes. If you have an unlocked iPhone, be aware that this firmware may make your iPhone unusable. We are testing it right now. Come back here for updates.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/iphone-firmware-111-is-out-now-testing-304497.php


Apple developing OS X minitablet
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple has a project underway to develop a minitablet computer based on the OS X operating system it has developed for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. The site is calling it “the return of the Newton,” referring to the much-maligned but cult-favorite PDA that Apple sold in the mid-1990s.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9785340-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-27-07: Create iPhone Ringtones That Dont Sound Horrible

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-27-07

Create iPhone Ringtones That Dont Sound Horrible
An easy to follow tutorial that produces custom ringtones that won’t overpower the crummy speaker on the iPhone.
http://ocia.net/articles/iphonetones/page1.shtml


Gateway apes the aluminum iMac: meet the Gateway One
PC maker Gateway today fired a salvo at Apple with a new all-in-one home desktop that bears strong design similarities with the recently introduced aluminum iMac. Called simply the One, it has a metal shell, a black front, and scads of Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless. Sound familiar? Gateway claims it’s not a copy… right.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/09/26/gateway.one/


Apple’s Mac Sales Are Surging
Seen the recent AAPL surge? Don’t thank the iPhone, thank the Mac.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/economy/2007/09/26/apples-mac-sales-are-surging.html?s_cid=rss:apples-mac-sales-are-surging.html


Apple updates iLife ‘08 apps, iMovie gains new features
Apple Inc. on Wednesday afternoon posted to its website software updates for nearly all of its iLife ‘08 applications, the most significant of which adds a handful of more powerful editing features to much criticized iMovie overhaul.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/26/apple_updates_ilife_08_apps_imovie_gains_new_features.html


Apple blocks access to 1425×1425 album art; breaks iTunes art grabber
“It appears Apple has blocked this again :( Querying the store still works, but if you try to download the art (no matter jpg or TIF) you get an error. This for the same albums that worked an hour or two ago. Thanks a lot Apple!” Well, it was fun while it lasted.
http://www.thejosher.net/iTunes/index.php


Special Edition pink iPod shuffles turn up at Target stores (photos)
Big-box retailer Target this month began offering shoppers a special edition pink Apple iPod shuffle and iTunes gift card combo, sales of which help support the fight against breast cancer. For the same $79 that Apple charges for diminutive clip-on digital audio players, Target is also throwing in a $15 iTunes gift card. In addition, the retailer i
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/26/special_edition_pink_ipod_shuffles_turn_up_at_target_stores_photos.html


Apple MacBook Touch Mock-up (PIC)
The rumors are starting to mount up as Apple readies new portable designs: first ultra-thin MacBooks, then Newton-concept MacOS X mini-tablets. Here’s a concept that marries both ideas: an Apple MacBook Touch.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/mock-up/fabled-newton-2-%252B-ultrathin-notebook–apple-macbook-touch-303927.php


First reports of iPhone VoIP application surface
It’s not the first time we’ve heard the idea (SoonR Talk), but it does look like a true, calls-over-WiFi VoIP client for the iPhone could be just around the corner. Over at Blognation they’ve had a demo of one such solution from TruPhone.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/26/first-reports-of-iphone-voip-application-surface/


Apple (AAPL) Hits 52 Week High
Closing today at over $153.00 Apple has hit it’s 52 week high – all for no reason. Performing at over 74.8% year to date could the next stop be $200?
http://finance.yahoo.com/charts#chart2:symbol=aapl;range=1y;indicator=volume;charttype=line;crosshair=on;logscale=on;source=undefined


Up Next for Apple: Newton Multi-Touch PDA
Apple plans to give the concept another go with a modern day reincarnation of the old fan favorite based on the company’s new mutli-touch technology, AppleInsider has learned.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/26/up_next_for_apple_the_return_of_the_newton.html


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-26-07: Apple sends takedown notice to iPod hacker’s ISP

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-26-07

Apple sends takedown notice to iPod hacker’s ISP
iPod touch jhacker “Martyn” obtained a broken iPod touch, and was planning to dive in and download every bit of code on it in the increasingly complicated effort to put 3rd party applications on the iPod touch. He didn’t plan to release the code to the public, but he did plan to upload the code to a secured area of his site.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/25/apple-sends-takedown-notice-to-ipod-hackers-isp/


Let Apple know that you want 3rd party apps!
iPhone users that like the 3rd party applications that are being developed have to communicate their unhappiness with Apple, otherwise they will continue on this course. If users flood them with requests to work with the community, they will have to.
http://www.owensperformance.com/articles/405/Inundate_Apple_With_Your_Dissatisfaction_on_the_State_of_iPhone_3rd_Party_Development.xhtml


Leopard In Release Cantidate Cycle
With only two known issues remaining, MacRumors sources are indicating that Leopard is in the release candidate stage of development. Release Candidates are typically chosen amongst builds that have no known major issues and little to no known minor issues.
http://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/25/leopard-in-release-cantidate-cycle-9a559-gallery/


Gallery: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard 9A559- Think Secret
Apple’s newest build of Mac OS X 10.5 distributed to developers is showing signs of nearing completion, but Leopard has not yet reached release candidate status with build 9A559.
http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0706leopard9a4559gallery.html


Inmate files lawsuit claiming O.J. Simpson is “hitman” for Steve Jobs
A South Carolina inmate notorious for filing frivolous and fanciful lawsuits against public figures has used his latest complaint to accuse Apple chief executive Steve Jobs of employing O.J. Simpson as a “hitman” for the past two decades, in addition a litany of other outlandish offenses.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/25/inmates_suit_claims_o_j_simpson_is_hitman_for_steve_jobs.html


LEGO iPhone Already Pre-Bricked Out of the Box on sale for $399[PIC]
artist Nathan Sawaya stays right on top of the news with his blocky replicas, and following up his Halo 3 Master Chief creation we showed you yesterday is his next LEGO model, an iPhone. Since he calls himself a “brick artist,” could he be reacting to the prospect of the iPhone turning into a brick if you hack it? One thing’s for sure, the…
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/lego/lego-iphone-already-pre+bricked-out-of-the-box-303370.php


Microsoft announces Mac Office 2008 pricing, upgrade details
Microsoft’s Mac BU has announced SKU and pricing details of Office 2008 for Mac. There will be three distinct packages, and even a guarantee program for anyone who purchases Office from now until the 2008 version ships in January.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/09/24/microsoft-announces-mac-office-2008-pricing-upgrade-details


iPhone dev team disputes Apple FUD with bold statement about unlocking
A spokesman for the iPhone Dev Team, the group that developed the iPhone unlock has issued a statement condemning Apple and promising a tool in the next week which will restore your iPhone to a factory-fresh state. The unlock, he writes, made the iPhone free and useful world-wide, not just in certain countries. Read the full statement at tuaw.com
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/25/iphone-dev-team-issues-statement/


Google Calendar now customized for the iPhone
The Google Calendar team, along with the mobile team, released an upgrade to the Calendar interface on the iPhone. It is now tailored for the iPhone, and you can now see your different calendars in distinctive colors. You can see the new Calendar interface by going to http://calendar.google.com on your iPhone browser.
http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/updates-from-google-docs-and-google.html


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-24-07: Mac OS X Leopard nearing Final Candidate?

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-24-07

Mac OS X Leopard nearing Final Candidate?
Apple’s next generation operating system is nearing Final Candidate status according to several report we obtained.
http://www.macscoop.com/articles/2007/09/24/mac-os-x-leopard-nearing-final-candidate


Apollo IM 1.0 Released
The first just got better. With help from the iPhone community, the new Apollo IM is more polished and feature packed than ever before. Now supporting AIM, .mac, ICQ, and MSN, Apollo IM delivers communications beyond any individual network’s limits.
http://www.apolloapp.com/


Watch HDTV on your Mac
Using a few simple tools provided free by Apple, a Firewire cable and your HD-capable set-top cable or satellite box, anyone with a Mac can watch beautiful HDTV (and standard def, too) on your stunning Apple display. No adapters or extra money is required, just use the free devel kit and VLC. Start streaming HDTV to your Mac right now. Here’s how.
http://karmicaxiom.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-watch-hdtv-on-your-mac-live.html


iPhone Dev Community to Steve Jobs: We need to talk.
If we sit here and wait, the iPhone will become a closed platform, and then we won’t have a chance to change our fate. If we don’t do something now, we won’t have a chance to later. It’s time to show Jobs that his most loyal customers are not going to hold on much longer.
http://acdvictim.blogspot.com/2007/09/redirection.html


Samsung’s sexy printers offered exclusively through Apple
Remember those sleek, luxe Samsung printers our U.K. counterparts reported on earlier this month? Well, we found out today (via Engadget) that they are being offered exclusively through Apple stores (both retail and online) until January 2008.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9782686-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-23-07: The Man Behind the Apple Aesthetic

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-23-07

The Man Behind the Apple Aesthetic
Time to shine a little light on the man behind the design of the iMac, the iPod, and the iPhone
http://gleamd.com/person/jonathan-ive/


Firefox/Camino vs. Safari Image Quality — Big difference (IMAGE)
There seems to be a pretty big significance between these two browser in terms of displaying this image. Not sure why this is happening … but it’s making me consider leaving my favorite browser.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darknesis/1424292900/


Describe What You Did Before You Saw This Error Message
This guy took his error report quite literally.
http://www.kottke.org/07/09/describe-what-you-did-before-you-saw-this-message


Will the Upcoming New Ultra-thin MacBooks Do Away With DVD Drives?
When you consider the facts, it is a no brainer. What is the largest part of the internals of a laptop and at the same time (as trends go) is used less and less – not to mention its status as a powerhog. What could the average laptop certainly do without on a daily basis? Without a doubt, it is the DVD player.
http://9to5mac.com/no-dvd-in-the-new-macbook-253453425


Engadget Ipod Touch Review, why its not the best Ipod
Yeah, we know we’re a little late with this one, but we see the iPod touch as a pretty major turning point for Apple’s iPod line; when it was announced, we finally thought we’d found an iPod we could really get behind. But after playing with the touch for a few days, it’s become pretty clear that the iPhone is the Best Ipod
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/22/ipod-touch-review/


Latest Leopard Visual Tweaks and Intro Movie
The latest Mac OS 10 Leopard seed that was released on Friday to developers has introduced a number of notable visual tweaks to the operating system. Notes and screenshots have been gathered from public forums which reveal the improvements found in the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard.
http://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/22/latest-leopard-visual-tweaks-and-intro-movie/


Complete MacBook line to be redesigned
“Following 9to5Mac’s rumors of an updated slim, aluminum MacBook; we have received numerous reports that the entire MacBook line will have a major redesign…”
http://macslice.com/2007/09/22/complete-macbook-line-to-be-redesigned/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-22-07: Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) 9A559

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-22-07

Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) 9A559
After seeding Leopard 9A528d just yesterday, Apple has released 9A559 to ADC members tonight. Yesterday’s update appears to have been primarily testing Leopard’s Software Update mechanism.The 6.55GB download lists only two known issues for Leopard. The two issues described involve upgrading fr…
http://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/21/apple-seeds-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard-9a559/


Apple tells Workers, “Cancel Vacation Plans between Thanksgiving and Xmas”
Why? Apple Slim Sub-notebook may be available for Holiday selling season. The Street writes that Apple has told some employees to cancel vacation plans between Thanksgiving and Christmas in preparation for a big year-end sales push
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2007/09/21/apple-fy-q4-mac-sales-reportedly-running-way-ahead-of-street-estimates/?mod=yahoobarrons


iPod touch Screen Problem Fixed!
The screen problem that so many people were having (the negative effect) seems to be fixed on the new week 38 ipod touches!
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=358071


15 things Apple should fix in iPhone 2.0
Our version of Apple’s to-do list for the next-generation iPhone includes GPS, 3G, mobile iChat, video capture and many more goodies.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=mobile_devices&articleId=9037958&taxonomyId=75&intsrc=kc_feat


iTunes Movies Streamed to your iPhone – no software required.
Find out how to stream your iTunes Movies to your iPhone using nothing more than System Preferences and the Terminal.
http://embraceware.com/blog/2007/09/21/out-of-the-box-itunes-streaming-to-your-iphone/


Meizu’s MiniOne M8 GUI exposed: hello Chinese iPhone
Ok Meizu, seriously, with your M7 just announced and your CEO J.Wong posting these new interface shots of the M8 to your user forum, how can we or any straight taking rag not call you for what you are: a brazen Chinese Apple cloning machine? We understand that any full-screen, touchscreen phone or DAP will look pretty similar given the limited…
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/meizus-minione-m8-gui-exposed-shame-on-you-j-wong/


Woot mocking Apple with their open letter to Zune customers
I have received more than three emails from Zune buyers who are upset about Woot dropping the price of the Zune by $20 one month after it went on sale the first time. After reading every one of these emails, or at least scanning their subject lines, I have some observations and conclusions.
http://www.woot.com/Blog/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryId=2929


Apple patent hints at future Safari navigational interface
A new Apple patent filing promises to scrap the time-honored navigation buttons of web browsers with a new page history that sorts itself based on more natural, easily remembered criteria.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/20/apple_patent_hints_at_future_safari_navigational_interface.html


Macworld 2008 – Registration is Now Open w/ FREE PASSES
Use Priority Code: 08-E-VF01 to get the Exhibit Hall passes for free until October 5th. Discount pricing on all other passes ends December 14th. Hey, Kevin and Alex, will there be another show like there was this year?
http://www.macworldexpo.com/about/packages_pricing


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-21-07: Macworld 2008 – Registration is Now Open w/ FREE PASSES

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-21-07

Macworld 2008 – Registration is Now Open w/ FREE PASSES
Use Priority Code: 08-E-VF01 to get the Exhibit Hall passes for free until October 5th. Discount pricing on all other passes ends December 14th. Hey, Kevin and Alex, will there be another show like there was this year?
http://www.macworldexpo.com/about/packages_pricing


Apple blacklisting hacked iPhones?
Speaking of hacks, Today I went into an Apple store with a less than two week old iPhone that had the green tint camera problem.Because it had been “hacked” with some 3rd party apps and was running T-Mobile they refused to service it, said the warranty was voided and “blacklisted” the phone against future service, or return!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Apple/?p=882


Slim Aluminum MacBooks Coming Soon from Apple
Details from the same people who had accurate info on the latest iPods.
http://www.9to5mac.com/apple-to-release-new-aluminum-macbooks-7456543


Apple Updates Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) to 9A528d
After nearly a month without an update, Apple has delivered a Leopard update to developers. First, a new version of the Leopard Software Update Client has been seeded through Leopard’s Mac OS X Software Update. Once this new Software Update tool is installed, Apple also provides Mac OS X Leopard C…
http://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/20/apple-updates-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard-to-9a528d/


Apple To Double iPhone Production in Q4, Sources Say
“Apple could almost double its iPhone production for the fourth quarter, taking it from 1.54 million to 2.7 million. At least according to TheStreet.com, who claims that this year’s production target will be 4.8 million.”
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/rumor/apple-doubling-iphone-production-sources-say-301775.php


Customers Ask: Is Apple Going Rotten?
Karma. Doing the “right thing.” Thinking different. Apple’s enlightened approach to building customer loyalty is now famous. But in breaking iPod video accessories, charging restocking fees for defective iPod touch units, and forcing double purchases of iPod games and ringtones, customers think Apple’s becoming the next Microsoft. Are they?
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/customers-ask-is-apple-going-rotten/


New Mac Pro & Cinema Display lineup coming soon
“A new lineup of Mac Pros and Apple Cinema Displays are arriving in Q1 2008 and will be announced in Macworld 2008. As far as we know, the Mac Pros will be housed in the same aluminum casing, but the baseline processor speeds, RAM and hard drives are to be improved. Also, all models will be 8 (2×4) core Xeons…”
http://macslice.com/2007/09/20/new-mac-pro-lineup-coming-soon/


Apple fesses up to faulty iPod touch screens!
It looks like those complaining of problems with the iPod touch’s screen weren’t seeing things, as Apple has now reportedly confirmed that at least some early units did indeed ship with defective screens.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/20/apple-fesses-up-to-faulty-ipod-touch-screens/


Steve Jobs Subpoenaed
As the title mentions, Jobs is subpoenaed over back-dating of stock issues. I highly doubt this will affect his image amongst the iPod and Mac loyals
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/20/steve-jobs-subpoenaed-over-stock-option-backdating/


iPhone & iPod: Is Apple Giving Up On Its Users?
“Apple has to always remember that simply making money CANNOT be its point of existence. The point of any company should be to make customers want to give it money, NOT to get money from customers. It’s a subtle distinction that is the difference between good and evil.”
http://wilshipley.com/blog/2007/09/iphone-ipod-contain-or-disengage.html


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-20-07: Jobs: “It’s our job to stop them breaking in”

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-20-07

Jobs: “It’s our job to stop them breaking in”
“We try to stay ahead. People will try to break in, and it’s our job to stop them breaking in.”
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/19/jobs-its-our-job-to-stop-them-breaking-in/


Mac OS X Version of OpenOffice Slated for Next September
Aqua developer porting force is (back) on the case.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9037498


How Much Money Is There In the “Mac News” Game?
[...] the granddaddy of all Mac sites is the Unoffical Apple Weblog (TUAW), with an approximate value of $23,534,026. It seems that reporting on Apple can potentially generate more money than Apple itself! (Hopefully this news doesn’t start contributors to those sites demanding raises, if not company jets).
http://macenstein.com/default/archives/818


How does a Macbook Pro handle every application opening at once? (PIC)
What’s your guess? If you accidentally open every application on your Macbook Pro at one time, will it crash or can it handle the load? It’s running 10.4.10 with 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 3 GB of DDR2 SDRAM. After 12 minutes of churning along and in internal temp of over 160 degrees F, this is what happened…
http://flickr.com/photos/jefseb/1396761866/


Apple’s fight against iPhone unlocks may result in expensive bricks
Apple’s Steve Jobs said yesterday that the company would actively work against those who perform a SIM unlock on their iPhones. This isn’t surprising news, but we believe that the consequences for unlockers could be pretty high.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070919-apples-fight-against-iphone-unlocks-may-result-in-expensive-bricks.html


iPhone confirmed for T-Mobile Germany
Ze Germans get Ze iPhone.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/19/iphone-confirmed-for-t-mobile-germany/


NBC who? FOX, CBS show iTunes support with Free New Fall Season Shows
NBC may have decided it can launch its new Fall seasons without the help of the iTunes store, but it appears the other networks are lining up for some free publicity. This week no fewer than 3 high-profile shows are offering their season premieres on iTunes for free.
http://macenstein.com/default/archives/817


How To: Activate the Voicemail Button in Non-AT&T Unlocked iPhones
you have successfully unlocked your iPhone, you may have discovered already that the voicemail button doesn’t do anything at all. It won’t be visual, but you can easily get the voicemail button to work using any carrier following this steps:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/mini-hack/how-to-activate-the-voicemail-button-in-non+att-unlocked-iphones-301280.php


iPhone GPS Hack Tested and it Works!
Whoa, the iPhone just got assisted GPS. This AM, the Navizon GPS app showed up in Installer.app. After creating a username and login (get this: email NOT required), the free app started up, taking about 30 seconds to find my location by triangulation, and then pushing my location to the official Apple Map application for driving directions. Crazy.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/iphone-gps-hack-works-301459.php


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