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Tuesday 6th January 2009 12:20 MWSF 2009: Nova Media Releases i… PowerPageShareware company nova media released iSync Plugins 7.1.2.1. The update, a 5.4 megabyte download, adds support for the following cell phones and handsets: Samsung SGH-L810 Samsung SGH-A767 Samsung SGH-A837 Samsung SGH-Z720 Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Sony Ericsson C510a Sony Ericsson C510c... 12:18 Apple Moves to Unprotected Music, … TidBITSDespite the keynote focusing on Mac news, Apple also announced that the removal of DRM from songs in the iTunes Store, tiered pricing, and downloads over 3G as well as Wi-Fi. Â Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on the Internet. 12:03 Macworld.Ars: First impressio… Ars TechnicaThe Ars Macworld team had the chance to check out Apple's new unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro immediately after the keynote. Here are some photos from the Expo floor along with our initial impressions. Read More... 11:50 The Story Behind the 17" Ma… Gizmodo Apple Battery life is limited, but Apple built a non-removable battery for the 17" MacBook Pro that lasts up to 8 hours. [Apple] 11:48 Apple, labels both win with D… Ars TechnicaApple has apparently crafted a compromise with the major record labels, dropping DRM and introducing tiered pricing. Read More... 11:47 Apple Releases Aluminum Unibody … MacRumors
Apple announced a new 17" MacBook Pro which will be available in late January. Utilizing the same unibody construction as the 15" MacBook Pro and 13" MacBook, the 17" MacBook Pro will be available in a single alterable configuration f...
11:40 Summary: Software, MacBook Pro up… Macworld 11:32 Apple Unveils iWork ‘09 MacTechApple Unveils iWork ‘09
Introduces iWork.com Public Beta for Online Document Sharing
SAN FRANCISCO–January 6, 2009–Apple today introduced iWork ‘09, the
latest version of Apple’s popular office productivity suite, which adds
powerful new features without sacrificing Apple’s legendary ease of use.
Keynote ‘09 introduces advanced object transitions, which automatically
animate objects with a choice of effects and Magic Move, an innovative [...] 11:32 Apple Introduces iLife ‘09 MacTechApple Introduces iLife ‘09
Major Upgrades to iPhoto, iMovie & GarageBand
SAN FRANCISCO–January 6, 2009–Apple today introduced iLife ‘09, which
features major upgrades to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, and includes iDVD
and an updated version of iWeb. iPhoto ‘09 builds on the ability to
automatically organize photos into Events by adding Faces and Places as
breakthrough new ways to easily organize [...] 11:31 Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook P… MacTechApple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro With Revolutionary New Built-in
Battery That Delivers Eight Hours of Use & 1,000 Recharges
SAN FRANCISCO–January 6, 2009–Apple today unveiled the new 17-inch
MacBook Pro featuring a durable and beautiful precision aluminum unibody
enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to
eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more [...] 11:31 Changes Coming to the iTunes Store MacTechChanges Coming to the iTunes Store
* All Songs DRM-Free
* Users Can Download Songs Directly Onto iPhone 3G Over Their 3G Network
for the Same Price
* In April 2009, Songs on iTunes Will be Available at Three Price Points
SAN FRANCISCO–January 6, 2009–Apple today announced several changes to
the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com). Beginning today, all four major music
labels–Universal Music [...] 11:26 NewerTech Announces NuCube Acrylic… MacTechNewerTech Announces NuCube Acrylic Enclosure For Mac Mini at Macworld Expo 2009
An elegant Cube-like vertical display solution for the mini
January 6, 2009, San Francisco — Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech)
www.newertech.com, the leading developer of PC, Macintosh, iPod, and
iPhone performance upgrades and accessories, debuted the new NewerTech
NuCube today at Macworld Expo, booth S-2322, in San Francisco.
The [...] 11:25 Werck Unveils Checkout Server, Che… MacTechWerck Unveils Checkout Server, Checkout 2.3 at Macworld 2009
Macworld, San Francisco, CA (January 6, 2009) Werck BV today released
Checkout Server, a dedicated server application for Checkout, their
Point of Sale software for Mac OS X, at the Macworld Conference and
Expo. Additionally, Werck released Checkout 2.3, an update which
includes German, French and Dutch localizations and a new [...] 11:23 Apple Announces Changes to iTune… MacRumorsAt today's Macworld Expo keynote, Apple announced several changes to the iTunes store.
Starting today, 8 million of the iTunes Store's 10 million songs are now available DRM-free via iTunes Plus. All 10 million songs in the iTunes Stor... 11:22 Apple: No new iPod, iPhone announc… iLounge 11:22 Apple Intros 17" Unibody MBP, DRM… SlashDotPhil Schiller delivered the keynote at MacWorld, the first after the Steve Jobs era of keynotes. Here is Engadget's live blog. The big news, predicted by many rumor sites, was the introduction of the unibody 17" MacBook Pro. As rumored, the battery is not removable, but it's claimed to provide 8 hours of battery life (7 hours with the discrete graphics): "3x the charges and lifespan of the industry standard." $2,799, 2.66 GHz and 4 GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, shipping at the end of January. There is a battery exchange program, and there is an option for a matte display. The other big news is that iTunes is going DRM-free: 8M songs today, all 10+M by the end of March. Song pricing will be flexible, as the studios have been demanding; the lowest song price is $0.69. Apple also introduced the beta of a Google Docs-like service, iWork.com. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot.

 11:21 MWSF 2009: Wi-Fi Access Abundant… PowerPageBy Chuck Freedman From the MacWorld 2009 conference floor, a big THANK YOU goes out to Paul Kent and the folks over at IDG for supplying Conference attendees with free Wi-Fi access during the conferences. It seems that the... 11:13 iPhone news a no-show for Expo ke… Macworld 11:09 17" MacBook Pro Unibody Fir… Gizmodo Apple The new 17" MacBook Pro with a unibody construction and an integrated battery feels thinner than the previous version and really looks beautiful. Check out our gallery to see for yourself. 11:06 Apple Releases iWork '09 MacRumorsIn addition to iLife '09, Apple announced a major revision to its iWork suite of applications. iWork '09 is available now for $79/single user and $99/family pack, or only $49 with the purchase of a new Mac. It begins shipping today.
Ke... 11:06 Testing the iPhone's New Wi… Gizmodo Apple Today iPhone users can download music from iTunes not just through their computers or Wi-Fi, but AT&T's 3G network. So how does it work? Testing it in Vegas, we can say rocky but functional. I tried downloading Radiohead's Bodysnatchers in an area providing 3 bars of 3G reception. With no fanfare, I was able to enter the iTunes store without a Wi-Fi hotspot and purchase the song. So far, so good. No firmware updates needed or anything! Then the download stalled for a moment. Then the iPhone pulled that classic "you're on 3G, oops, you're really on EDGE" maneuver. I wondered what would happen. Would the download stall and wait for 3G? Or would it slowly trudge on? It trudged on. I guess that's both a good an a bad thing. While I was able to download the song, it took me nearly 10 minutes to grab the 3.7MB file. Wilson Rothman ran the same test from nearby and was also booted to EDGE, though the download only took him about 5 minutes. Overall, I'm glad that truly wireless iTunes downloads are here. Hopefully more and better 3G coverage will make them live up to the generally pleasant iTunes experience. 11:01 Expo: 17-inch MacBook Pro gets un… Macworld 10:59 Apple Announces iLife '09 MacRumorsAt MacWorld San Francisco today, Apple announced a major update to its iLife suite of applications. iLife '09 will be available by late January 2009. Upgrade costs are $79, with a family pack at $99. It is shipping on all new macs. Here's a quick bre... 10:53 Full transcript of 2009 MWSF Keyno… iLounge 10:53 iTunes goes DRM-free with variable… iLounge 10:40 iTunes Store goes DRM-free Macworld 10:37 Best Buy now offering refurbished … iLounge 10:37 iLife ‘09 brings new features fo… iLounge 10:37 Sling shows SlingPlayer Mobile for… iLounge 10:31 MWSF 2009: Keynote (Currently In… PowerPageMind the typos, but here's the keynote, currently in progress: Started off with music by the Killers and Coldplay. Schiller acknowledged some awkwardness to his delivering the keynote, has "three new things" to introduce. Apple had its strongest year to... 10:29 MacRumorsLive Hacked MacRumorsOur MacRumorsLive keynote coverage was hacked today, inserting inappropriate content into the text and photo feeds. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore our services. The hack appears to be limited to the MacRumorsLive serv... 10:25 iTunes Gets DRM Free, New P… Gizmodo Apple iTunes is going DRM free and breaking their single-price rule with three prices: .69 cents, .99 cents, and $1.29. Not surprised, given the pressure from other music stores. The iPhone will allow 3G downloads too. 10:23 Apple reveals 17" MacBook Pro… Ars TechnicaApple today announced a handful of new products at Macworld Expo '09 in San Francisco. It may be the company's last time attending the trade show, but Apple had a collection of both new software and hardware products to show off on stage. Read More... 10:22 Logitech to trim workforce by 15 p… iLounge 10:18 17-inch MacBook Pro is Unib… Gizmodo Apple Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro, Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. The new Pro has the unibody aluminum build—and virtually everything else—in common with its smaller 15" brother. But now you won't have to put your fancy new notebook next to the cheaper 13" variant to see what you've paid for. There are precious few under-the-hood upgrades: Available late this month, it's just under an inch thick, weighs in at 6.6 pounds, and is claimed to be the "thinnest and lightest" 17" notebook on the market. The 1920x1200 screen has LED backlighting standard, with a 140x120 viewing angle, an impressive 700:1 contrast ratio and 60% greater color gamut than the last 17-inch display. There's also an optional anti-glare coating option for the screen that'll run you $50. Overall, the specs are mostly identical to the last MBP iteration, with the notable exception of the battery. Apple says it's the longest lasting MacBook battery ever—it's a non-removable lithium polymer battery with "three times" the industry standard lifecycle, courtesy of "adaptive charging." How long does it last? 7 hours with discrete graphics, 8 hours with integrated graphics. That's 3 more hours than the previous-gen 17" MBP. And it'll cycle through that at least 1000 times with minimal wear. The new MBP comes in just one base configuration: At $2799, you get the 2.66 ghz processor, 4gb ram, the dual-video card solution, a 320GB HDD and the Superdrive. It's available for pre-order now. This is roughly in keeping with the same pattern Apple set in 2006 with the original MacBook Pro, which debuted with a 15-inch screen and saw the two-inch upgrade just a few months later. [Macworld 2009 Coverage]
Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro With Revolutionary New Built-in Battery That Delivers Eight Hours of Use & 1,000 Recharges SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook(R) Pro featuring a durable and beautiful precision aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a high resolution LED-backlit display and the same large glass Multi-Touch(TM) trackpad introduced with the new MacBook family in October. In addition, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro includes state of the art NVIDIA graphics and the latest generation Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors. As part of the industry's greenest notebook family, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is made of highly recyclable materials, meets stringent energy efficiency standards and is made without many of the harmful toxins found in other computers. "We've developed new battery technology that is better for the user and better for the environment," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Apple's advanced chemistry and innovative technology deliver up to eight hours of use on a full charge cycle and up to 1,000 recharges." Apple uses advanced chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology to create a revolutionary new notebook battery that delivers up to eight hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and up to 1,000 recharges without adding thickness, weight or cost to the MacBook Pro's incredible design.* The longer battery lifespan equals fewer depleted batteries and less waste, which is better for the environment. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro includes an ultra-thin, widescreen glossy 1920 x 1200 display with 78 percent more pixels than the 15-inch MacBook Pro and a 60 percent greater color gamut that delivers desktop-quality color in a notebook. The LED-backlit display has brilliant instant-on performance, uses up to 30 percent less energy and eliminates the mercury found in industry standard fluorescent tube backlights. Measuring just 0.98-inches thin and weighing 6.6 pounds, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is the world's thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook. The 17-inch MacBook Pro is the most powerful Mac(R) notebook yet with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors available up to 2.93 GHz, up to 8GB DDR3 main memory and a graphics architecture that allows users to switch between the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics processor for better battery life and the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor for higher performance. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive standard with a 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive and 128GB and 256GB solid state drives as options. As with the rest of the new MacBook family, the 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a next generation, industry-standard Mini DisplayPort to connect with the new Apple LED Cinema Display featuring a 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with a built-in iSight(R) video camera, mic and speakers. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the aluminum unibody MacBook family in setting new standards for environmentally friendly notebooks with every model achieving EPEAT Gold status.** Each MacBook unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. The new MacBook family meets stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements, contains no brominated flame retardants and uses internal cables and components that are PVC-free. The battery in the new 17-inch MacBook Pro provides additional environmental benefit because its extended lifespan means fewer depleted batteries resulting in less waste. Depleted batteries can be replaced for $179 which includes installation and disposal of your old battery in an environmentally responsible manner. Pricing & Availability The new 17-inch MacBook Pro will be shipping at the end of January and will be available through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), and includes: — 17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display; — 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 6MB shared L2 cache; — 1066 MHz front-side bus; — 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM; — NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics; — NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3 video memory; — 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor; — a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive; — Mini DisplayPort for video output (adapters sold separately); — built-in AirPort Extreme(R) 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; — Gigabit Ethernet port; — built-in iSight video camera; — three USB 2.0 ports; — one FireWire(R) 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible); — ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot; — one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog; — glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard; — built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery; and — 85 Watt MagSafe(R) Power Adapter. Build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include a 2.93 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR 3 memory, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, anti-glare display for $50 (US), Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan. *A properly maintained Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/17inch-battery. **EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit http://www.epeat.net. Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone. (C) 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, MacBook, Multi-Touch, iSight, Apple Store, AirPort Extreme, FireWire and MagSafe are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 10:18 MacBook Pro Gets Stretched … Gizmodo Apple Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro, Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. The new Pro has a unibody aluminum build—and virtually everything else—in common with its smaller 15-inch predecessor. Now, though, you won't have to put your fancy new notebook next to the cheaper 13-inch variant to see what you've paid for. There are plenty of under-the-hood upgrades too: Available late this month, it's just under an inch thick, weighs in at 6.6 pounds, and is claimed to be the "thinnest and lightest" 17-inch notebook on the market. The 1920x1200 screen has LED backlighting as standard, 140x120 viewing angle, an impressive 700:1 contrast ratio and 60% greater color gamut than the last 17-inch display. There's a $50 anti glare coating option for the screen. Overall, the specs are mostly identical to the last MBP interation, with the big difference being the battery. Apple says it's the longest lasting MacBook battery ever—it's a non-removable lithium polymer battery with "three times" the regular lifecycle. How long does it last? 7 hours with discrete graphics, 8 hours with integrated graphics. That's 3 more hours than the last 17-inch MBP. The new MBP comes in one configuration: At $2799, you get the 2.66 ghz processor, 4gb ram, the dual-video card solution, a 320GB HDD and the Superdrive. This is roughly the same pattern Apple set in 2006 with the original MacBook Pro, which debuted with a 15-inch screen and saw the two-inch upgrade just a few months later. It made sense then, and it makes sense now. [Giz at Macworld] 10:13 Apple Sends iWork to the Cl… Gizmodo Apple Just as rumored last week, Apple is taking iWork '09 online, with file hosting and group editing services. Think of it as MobileMe, but for your documents. And that's not all. The suite is getting a pretty strong set of new features— some fluff, but many meat. See the full list, updated as we get new info, below. But first, the cloud. Pretty much the whole suit gets towed online here— Pages, Numbers and Keynote all now feature the same online storage and collaboration capabilities. There are two modes of access, too. An online interface, at iWork.com, and transparent integration into the actual apps. Documents The suite takes on Microsoft's SharePoint and Google Docs, but approaches online document management totally differently. Rather than editing and organizing documents only through a web interface, Apple has integrated the online aspect into a familiar interface somewhat seamlessly. [Giz at Macworld New Features: Keynote: Motion Move—this Keynote effect will create object transition between slides, like when teenagers morph into vampire on low-budge TV Interstitial slideshows: This interrupts your presentation to display standalone slideshows Text transitions: There are some news ones! You can slide, twirl, shimmer, etc. All the things that made you hate PowerPoint can now help you hate Keynote, too. Keynote iPhone Remote: This 99c app lets you run your Keynote presentation over Wi-Fi, from you iPhone. It's pretty basic, but also has the capability to display presenter's notes. Integrated online file storage Simultaneous group editing with revision control, a la Google Docs Pages: Fullscreen: Pages should have always had a fullscreen-ish option. Now it does! Advances outlining, listing: A sensible alternative to a standalone outlining/planning application, it's meant help you plan out longer projects. It's also dynamic, so any embedded document links will automatically update on changes. Mail merge: Mail merging with Numbers! Again, long overdue, but at least now you can easily do your Xmas cards on your Mac. MathType: Are you a scientist, mathematician or student? No? Then this doesn't matter for your. The whole suite now has many more functions and full MathType capabilities, for writing formulas into your documents. Numbers: Boring! MathType is the biggest addition here, but users also get drag and drop formulas, new chart types, multiple axes, trend lines, and error bars, along with dynamic linked charts. And lots of templates, lest we forget. ] |