Browse tag: apple

Browse tag: apple

Apple launching ads targeting Verizon's network
Apple plans to air two ads tonight that show off the iPhone's ability to simultaneously use data and voice services on AT&T's network, a feature absent from Verizon's network.
Apple to offer Black Friday deals
Apple has issued a teaser announcement for its one-day sale on Black Friday. On November 27, the Apple online store will offer a series of discounts on Apple products
Apple's Schiller talks App Store, approval process
In an interview with BusinessWeek, Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses the App Store, its controversy-laden approval process, and what it's doing to improve matters.
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
The Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever.
iPhone owners demand to see Apple source code
iPhone owners charging Apple and AT&T with breaking antitrust laws asked a federal judge this week to force Apple to hand over the iPhone source code.
Apple looks for 'AAA developer' for internal video game team
A job posting at Apple's Website calls for a Game/Media Software Engineer, fueling speculation that Apple may be looking to bolster its mobile gaming efforts.
Apple to offer big Black Friday discounts?
According to rumors on the Internet, Apple might be getting ready to offer some steep discounts on Black Friday that could save you hundreds of dollars on iPods, Mac computers, and Apple software.
Apple reverses decision, approves iPhone political caricature app
Apple has now approved an application that provides contact information for every representative in Congress in addition to bobble-head caricatures of them.
Judge rules in Apple's favor in Psystar case
A U.S. District Court judge granted Apple's request for a summary judgment, ruling that clone-maker Psystar had violated the company's copyright when it sold PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed.
HDTVs for the holidays
Our lab has been hard at work testing HDTVs ranging in size from 40 inches to 52 inches for image quality, usability, audio quality, and features. Here are the test results of 16 HDTVs.
Review: Vizio SV420M HDTV
The Vizio SV420M 42-inch HDTV offers lots of customization options and average video quality, at a midrange price.
Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P42X1 HDTV
A 720p plasma HDTV, the low-cost 42-inch Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound.
Review: Samsung LN40B650 HDTV
Thanks to its very good picture quality, Internet and home-network entertainment features, and general user-friendliness, the Samsung LN40B650 ranks as one of the best HDTV we've tested this year.
Review: LG Electronics 42LH55 HDTV
The LG 42LH50 42-inch HDTV provides great connected features, above-average image quality, and good looks for a moderate price.
Review: Vizio SV471XVT HDTV
This 47-inch HDTV with multimedia capabilities has an estimated street price of $1200, which sounds good. But there are major compromises to be made with image quality.
Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P46S1 HDTV
The Panasonic TC-P46S1 would be a bargain 46-inch plasma HDTV if its image quality weren't so disappointing.
Review: Vizio SV421XVT HDTV
Vizio’s SV421XVT HDTV has a 42-inch screen, a 240Hz refresh rate, and multimedia playback from USB drives. But poorly rendered detail and color, plus problems with digital artifacts, mar the viewing experience.
Review: Sony Bravia KDL-40W5100 HTDV
Sony's Bravia KDL-40W5100 is a very good 40-inch HDTV and an excellent Internet viewing device.
Review: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U HDTV
The Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U has fantastic extras, but only average picture quality for a 50-inch plasma HDTV.
Review: Insignia NS-LCD52HD-09 HDTV
If you’re on a tight budget but want a larger-than-50-inch TV, consider the Insignia NS-LCD52HD-09.
Review: Toshiba 47ZV650U HDTV
Toshiba’s 47ZV650U is a pleasant-looking 47-inch HDTV that delivers a more than acceptable viewing experience, but its rough edges need smoothing, and it’s short on extras.
Review: Vizio VO420E HDTV
The no-frills Vizio VO420E 42-inch HDTV is attractively priced, but you'll have to settle for subpar image quality and mediocre audio.
Review: Samsung LN46B750 HDTV
Samsung’s 46-inch LN46B750 packages very good picture quality, excellent sound, YouTube viewing, Yahoo Widgets, and the ability to play media files from USB storage, all in one HDTV.
Review: JVC LT-46J300 HDTV
At this bargain price, the LT-46J300 will look very attractive. But there are other HDTVs that produce better image quality at a similar price.
Review: Insignia NS-L42X-10A HDTV
The Insignia NS-L42X-10A 42-inch HDTV has lots of features and a temptingly low price, but also poor image and audio quality.
Review: LG Electronics 42LH50 HDTV
The LG 42LH50 42-inch HDTV provides great connected features, above-average image quality, and good looks for a moderate price.
Upsized Apple Stores coming soon
Apple is aiming to open up to 50 new stores next year with longer Genius Bars and larger stores. Most of the stores will be outside the United States.
Apple releases Safari 4.0.4 update
The latest version of Safari addresses speed and stability issues. And, of course, requires a reboot.
Indev Software releases MiniMail 2.0
The latest version of MiniMail adds a small message notification view to Mail, multiple viewers, and Snow Leopard compatibility.
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.2 on Monday, including a number of enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.