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Apple blunders, no vibration on iPod touch
Despite earlier references on the Apple website to a "vibrating alert" for the fourth-generation iPod touch, the new device lacks a vibration motor.
Apple's new iPod nano connects to TV for photo slideshows, records voice memos
Apple's 6th generation iPod nano, with the proper accessories, can record voice memos and connect to a TV to display photo slideshows.
Parallels 6 to run 40% faster, launch Windows 2x faster than Fusion
Parallels is expected to announce as early as Thursday the sixth major upgrade to its Windows virtualization software for Mac OS X, delivering a significant performance boost over its predecessor, as well as 80 other new features.
Teardown of Apple's 4th-gen iPod touch finds 256MB of RAM
The new fourth-generation iPod touch from Apple has the exact same A4 processor as the iPad, meaning it has 256MB of RAM, or half than the 512MB found in the iPhone 4.
Microsoft showcases co-authoring capabilities of Office 2011 for Mac
Microsoft continues to offer a closer look at features of the new Office 2011 for Mac set to launch in October, with the latest update focusing on the co-authoring, Web apps, Scheduling Assistant and Broadcast Slideshow features.
Apple releases iOS 4.1 with Bluetooth, proximity sensor fixes
Apple on Wednesday released the iOS 4.1 update for recent iPhone and iPod touch models, addressing issues with Bluetooth connectivity and proximity sensor accuracy, and also adding HDR photos the mobile operating system.
T-Mobile US rumored to get Apple's iPhone 3GS, but not iPhone 4
A new rumor shared by the editor-in-chief of Wired suggests that T-Mobile, the smallest of the four major cell phone carriers in the U.S., will offer the iPhone 3GS later this year, but not the iPhone 4.
iPhone 4 antenna issue 'topical,' but users more interested in Verizon
A new survey of cell phone users found that 20 percent of potential buyers let the iPhone 4 antenna affect their purchasing decision, but three times as many expressed dismay that Apple's smartphone is not available on U.S. carrier Verizon.
Apple forecast to sell 28M iPads in 2011, chipping away at PC sales
Apple's competitively priced iPad is expected to reduce sales of low-end notebook PCs in 2011, when consumers are projected to buy at least 28 million of the touchscreen tablet, one analyst believes.
Review roundup: iPod lineup impresses, Ping disappoints
The first reviews of Apple's new iPods and Ping music social network have appeared, with favorable impressions of the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle, but generally negative responses to Ping.
Extended iTunes song samples stalled due to licensing issues
Apple's plan to announce extended iTunes song samples on Sept. 1 met with late opposition from publishers, according to a new report.
Apple's fourth-gen iPod shuffle disassembled (teardown photos)
Apple's smallest portable media player has been put under the microscope, with a thorough disassembly offering a peek inside the fourth-generation iPod shuffle.
Game Center compatible with 2nd-gen iPod touch, not iPhone 3G
Apple has confirmed that Game Center, its social and gaming networking application included with iOS 4.1, will work on the second-generation iPod touch, but not on the iPhone 3G.
QuickBooks 2011 for Mac to add support for multiple users
Intuit on Tuesday announced QuickBooks 2011 for Mac, its latest accounting and bookkeeping application with a new multi-user solution, satisfying the most-requested feature from customers.
Apple replaces 5,500 first-gen iPod nano batteries in Japan
In the month of August, Apple replaced 5,527 first-generation iPod nano batteries, following an agreement by the company to address a problem with overheating.
Popularity of Apple's iPad helps drive down PC RAM prices
Prices of dynamic random access memory are expected to fall due to an oversupply in the market, thanks in part to devices like the iPad which use fewer DRAM components than traditional PCs.
First-ever Macworld Mobile to be held at 2011 Mobile World Congress
The biggest mobile trade show in the world, the Mobile World Congress, will host the first-ever Macworld Mobile next February in Barcelona, Spain.
Former HP exec Mark Hurd hired as Oracle co-president
Mark Hurd, whose departure from HP had been compared to Steve Jobs' exit from Apple in 1985, is headed to Oracle where he will serve as co-president and join the board of directors.
Microsoft begins Windows Phone 7 media blitz with new teaser ad
Microsoft has posted its first teaser video advertisement for the upcoming Windows Phone 7.
Apple cleans up spam, tweaks interface in iTunes Ping
Though spammers quickly flocked to Apple's fledgling social network last week, most of the bogus surveys and other unwanted comments were removed by Monday.