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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-29-08: Apple, Buy Back This Stock

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-29-08

Apple, Buy Back This Stock
Shareholders certainly have shared in Apple’s success over the years. The stock topped out at $199.83 on Dec. 28, an almost 19-fold increase over five years. Yet the growth in the company’s cash hoard is starting to make people wonder, What exactly will Apple do with all that money?
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2008/tc20080227_160304.htm?campaign_id=rss_tech


How to Get More From Your iPod: 10 Hacks, Mods, and Tips
How to create a fully immersive VR iPod, how to use your iPod as the ultimate remote control, and 8 other interesting ways to use your iPod.
http://www.quamut.com/sa/ipod_hacks.html


1.1.4 iphone iNdependence for all, for free and unlocked
No more “please donate”, no more silly “you get it later” – this team did it with a decent unlock and stable, in the same day. Hurray for the really honest people out there who still love a decent hack and getting it out to people. GO GO iNdependence!
http://code.google.com/p/independence/


What if the iPhone Stopwatch Hit 1,000 Hours??!!?
If the iPhone Stopwatch can display true amounts of time, then this test will prove it. What would happen if it displayed 1,000 hours? Will the world come to an end? Will the iPhone be bricked for all eternity? Or perhaps the numbers will merely shrink down in a very Apple-esque way in order to make room for the extra digit. Watch and find out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke9kxb_H-ac


MacBook Pro teardown reveals… not much
Whenever Apple releases a new product, it doesn’t take long for someone to tear it apart. Before the first flood of reviews, we get a peek inside.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/02/27/macbook-pro-teardown-reveals-not-much


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-28-08: Oregon State increases reliance on Macs

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-28-08

Oregon State increases reliance on Macs
Apple’s popular ‘Get a Mac’ TV spots are also causing a stir, according to Dave Nevin, IT manager for college community network.”The Mac vs. PC ads are very compelling marketing; and I think they’ve had sway,” Nevin said.
http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/oregon.state.mac.usage/


Apple iPhone SDK Event – March 6
Apple has just sent out invitations to press and developers to an event hosting the introduction of the iPhone SDK.
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/02/27/iphone-ipod-touch-sdk-details-march-6th/


Zibri’s iPhone jailbreak works with 1.1.4
TUAW is there first– jailbreakers need not worry about the new update, because the jailbreak isn’t one of the “bugs” fixed.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/02/26/zibris-jailbreak-works-with-iphone-1-1-4/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-27-08: Overseas sales could revive Apple as Wall Street darling

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-27-08

Overseas sales could revive Apple as Wall Street darling
The stock has fallen 40 percent from its recent highs, losing some $50 billion in market value –and it isn’t clear what could turn things around.
http://bigtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/02/26/overseas-sales-could-revive-apple/?section=money_topstories


iTunes now the No. 2 music retailer in the US
In addition to new notebooks on Tuesday, Apple announced that the latest market research data from NPD indicates that the iTunes Store recently surpassed Best Buy to become the number two music retailer in the US, behind only Wal-Mart.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/26/itunes_now_the_no_2_music_retailer_in_the_us.html


iPod/iPhone firmware update 1.1.4 released
Just connected my iPhone to iTunes. More details as they come in.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/02/26/ipod-iphone-firmware-update-1-1-4-released/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-26-08: New MacBook Pro More Powerful, Has Multitouch Trackpad

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-26-08

New MacBook Pro More Powerful, Has Multitouch Trackpad
New versions of the MacBook Pro have been released today. They come loaded with up to 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, and the MacBook Air’s trackpad which allows for multi-touch gestures. The low-end MacBook has also been upgraded. Full specs and prices after the jump.
http://gizmodo.com/360753/macbook-pro-now-with-penryn-processors-multitouch-trackpad


10 Weirdest iPod Accessories
Yes, Apple iPods are cool. The same cannot be said for these accessories, including a music headband and hymn book case
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2268313,00.asp


iPhone, Wii guests on stage at this year’s Oscars
e keep on telling people that the iPhone and Wii are like totally going to be huge, but maybe they’ll finally believe us now that Jon Stewart trotted both out on stage during the Oscars this year..
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/25/iphone-wii-guests-at-this-years-oscars/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-25-08: MacBook Pro Updates… This Tuesday?

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-25-08

MacBook Pro Updates… This Tuesday?
After a number of false starts, it appears that Apple is finally going to deliver the anticipated MacBook Pro updates… and all signs are pointing to this Tuesday. We were hesitant to pinpoint a specific date, as a number of previous rumor predictions have come and gone, but sources reveal tha…
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/02/24/macbook-pro-updates-this-tuesday/


The First-Ever iBand Rocks Out!
Watch how the first-ever iBand create music with their best friends – their digital devices.
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-To-iBand-Play-on-the-iPhone-7613481


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-24-08: Will There Be A (Successful) iPhone-Only Social Network?

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-24-08

Will There Be A (Successful) iPhone-Only Social Network?
think an iPhone-only social network, if it had the right features, would be a huge hit with these users. Actually, I think any mobile social network would be a big hit, if it had presence awareness and was able to tell you both where your friends are and what they are up to. And also let you meet new people around you who were open to it..
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/23/will-there-be-an-iphone-only-social-network/


Can Apple Patent the Pinch? Experts Say It’s Possible
“If Apple’s patents are granted, the company could absolutely stop others from using similar technology,”… “They’d also be in an especially good position to stop others from including certain features. Apple could stop [their use] not only on mobile devices but also desktops.”
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/news/2008/02/multitouch_patents


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-23-08: Apple TV Nails It the Second Time Around

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-23-08

Apple TV Nails It the Second Time Around
Downloading and watching recent movies — in high-definition, from the comfort of your living room — is a stupendous experience. It could become habit-forming (exactly what Apple probably has in mind.)
http://www.thestreet.com/s/apple-tv-nails-it-the-second-time-around/newsanalysis/technology-stories/10404417.html?puc=_googlen?cm_ven=GOOGLEN&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-22-08: Mega Apple filing details next-gen multi-touch input surface

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-22-08

Mega Apple filing details next-gen multi-touch input surface
The latest patent filing from Apple Inc. hints at a next-generation multi-touch ’surface’ that would combine typing, pointing, scrolling, and handwriting capabilities into a single ergonomic design aimed at replacing traditional input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and drawing tablet.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/21/mega_apple_filing_details_next_gen_multi_touch_input_surface.html


$0.99 Rentals on iTunes; iTunes 7.6.1
One pre-selected movie per week rentable for $0.99. Update also improves apple tv compatibility.
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/02/21/apple-releases-itunes-7-6-1-weekly-0-99-rentals/


LoJack your iPhone
Free new software tweets your iPhone’s location at scheduled intervals. Use a private account to keep tabs on your iPhone incase it’s lost or stolen. Or use a public account with quicker updates to track your travel across the country.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/02/21/tuaw-responds-iphone-lojack/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-20-08: Apple taps Linkin Park to perform at “secret” NYC event

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-20-08

Apple taps Linkin Park to perform at “secret” NYC event
Apple has enlisted the services of popular alternative rock band Linkin Park to perform at an unannounced company event due to take place in New York City, AppleInsider has been informed.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/19/apple_taps_linkin_park_to_perform_at_secret_nyc_event.html


iPod shuffle, now just $49
Well, what do you know. What was $79 just a few minutes ago is now just $49. Making room for something new are we Apple?
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/19/ipod-shuffle-price-cut-now-49/


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Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-19-08: Apple Depicts Advanced Multitouch Control Panel in Mac OS X

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Apple iPod and iPhone News for February-19-08

Apple Depicts Advanced Multitouch Control Panel in Mac OS X
In case there were any doubts that Apple was exploring the use of advanced multitouch gestures under Mac OS X, a recent Apple patent application authored by Wayne Westerman (of Fingerworks) shows mockups of a Mac OS X gesturing control panel with options to configure standard trackpad, basic multito…
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/02/19/apple-depicts-advanced-multitouch-gesturing-control-panel-in-mac-os-x/


Next-gen Intel notebook chips will exceed 3.0GHz
Intel this spring will launch its next-generation Centrino notebook platform alongside a half dozen new 45 nanometer mobile chips that will eventually make their way into Apple’s MacBook and MacBook Pro offerings.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/18/next_gen_intel_notebook_chips_to_exceed_3_0ghz.html


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