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Apple pulls wraps off of Upper West Side NYC store

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/uws.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has revealed that its Upper West Side store -- based in New York City -- will open to the public at 10AM on November 14th. The outlet is Apple's fourth in Manhattan and 280th worldwide; it will employ over 200 workers, and on its basement level feature the company's "largest area ever" devoted to training and tech support, for instance incorporating a 45-foot Genius Bar. Normal operating hours will run from 9AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday, and 9AM to 7PM on Sunday....

New Get a Mac ad takes over YouTube

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/youtubead.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has deployed a new Get a Mac ad, this time directed not at TV audiences but at YouTube viewers. Mac (Justin Long) and PC (John Hodgman) stand at one side of the front page, watching security camera footage at the top showing former PC users entering Apple Stores. The people are switching instead of upgrading to Windows 7, Hodgman complains, because Apple is highest in customer satisfaction, and since they would have to migrate files anyway, they might as well switch to a Mac....

AMD, Intel call truce in antitrust, patent fights [U]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/amdathlonii.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />(Updated with info from conference calls) AMD and Intel this morning unveiled a surprise deal to end all of their respective antitrust and patent cross-licensing disputes. The move ends AMD's lawsuits against Intel in both the US and Japan as well as its "regulatory complaints" worldwide. In exchange, Intel promises to pay AMD $1.25 billion and to abide by a new set of business practices. The two have also entered into a five-year cross-licensing deal for each other's technology....

Second Microsoft official denies Mac influence on Windows 7

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/windows7startmenu-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The appearance of Windows 7 is not based on Mac OS X, says Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc, writing on the official Windows Blog. A Microsoft partner group manager, Simon Aldous, recently told the the press that the "look and feel" of the new OS was based deliberately on the "graphical and easy to use" nature of the Mac interface, allegedly one of its main draws. Windows 7 does feature elements strongly similar to Mac OS X, such as the Expose-like Aero Peek and a Dock-like taskbar....

Dell chases Mac mini with official Zino HD

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/dellzinohd.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dell this morning officially unveiled its most direct attempt at claiming the ultra-compact desktop space currently held by the Mac mini. Shown after multiple teases, the Inspiron Zino HD occupies roughly the same footprint as its Apple counterpart but uses AMD processors to keep the costs low while still supplying options its rival doesn't have. The micro PC is seen as a home theater PC and comes with native HDMI output as well as options of discrete Radeon HD 4330 graphics and a Blu-ray drive....

Apple patent points to tablet with pen support

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/applepentabletpatent.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple's rumored tablet may have the option of a pen for input, a US patent filing published today suggests. The application for a patent on getting ink data from "pen-aware computer systems" shows an example device with slight interface cues from the Newton, such as the bottom icon tray, but with a significantly different design and a different engine. Apple in the description makes clear that the technology would be an improvement on the writing systems implemented in the defunct PDA....

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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Safari 4.0.4 boosts performance, stability

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/safari4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has released Safari 4.0.4, a minor update to the Mac and Windows web browser. The patch makes relatively few changes, but does boost the performance of JavaScript, as well as Full History Searches in the case of a "large number" of items. Stability fixes have been implemented for the search field and Yahoo! Mail....

Windows 7 design takes cues from Mac OS X, says MS manager

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/windows7homepremium-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The "look and feel" of the Windows 7 interface borrows from Macs, according to a Microsoft partner group manager, Simon Aldous. "One of the things that people say an awful lot about the Apple Mac is that the OS is fantastic, that it's very graphical and easy to use," explains Aldous in an interview. "What we�ve tried to do with Windows 7 -- whether it's traditional format or in a touch format -- is create a Mac look and feel in terms of graphics."...

Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.3 fixes stability, security issues

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/office2008biz.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft has posted a fresh update for Office 2008 for Mac, v12.2.3. The patch primarily addresses stability problems, such as one affecting the entire suite which could result in application crashes after a program was opened. Several unique crash scenarios have been fixed in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Document Connection. Security has also been upgraded, closing a hole which could be used to overwrite memory with malicious code....

Universal intros dedicated Blu-ray app for iPhones, iPods

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/basterds.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Film studio Universal has released a free iPhone application, pocket BLU. The software communicates via Wi-Fi with network-connected Blu-ray players, allowing more advanced control over menus and playback. Users can for instance take advantage of a virtual keyboard, and tilt an Apple handheld into widescreen mode to access a graphical timeline....

Memo warns of new malicious iPhone hack

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphoneantiphishing-story-15.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new, more serious danger to jailbroken iPhones has emerged, says security firm Intego. The threat, currently labeled "iPhone/Privacy.A," is described as a hacking tool based on the same vulnerability used by the recent Ikee worm. Unlike Ikee however, Privacy.A is not meant as a warning but rather a malicious means of stealing data from an iPhone. Attackers can steal contacts, e-mail, text messages and anything else in an iPhone's storage....

Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/blackberrybold9700-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RIM is not typically known for revolutionary new phones that are entirely different than previous models. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 certainly stays consistent as it is represents an evolutionary step forward from the Bold and other previous BlackBerries. While it�s apparent that RIM has put a lot of work into perfecting the design, our Bold 9700 review will see if it's perfect for converting iPhone and Windows Mobile users into devotees....

Apple overtakes Nokia as most profitable phone maker

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-3sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is now the single most profitable phone maker in the US, Strategy Analytics said today. Although it has just 2.5 percent share and makes just two similar iPhone models, Apple is estimated to have generated about $1.6 billion in operating profit from its cellphones in the summer where market leader Nokia said it had only generated $1.1 billion. Nokia's second-place finish comes despite it being one of the most experienced phone builders and Apple having only entered the category in 2007....

Orange UK claims 30,000 in first-day iPhone sales

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/orangestore.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Orange has already sold over 30,000 iPhones in its first day of UK iPhone sales, according to company figures. Sales began at 7AM local time, and hit the 30,000 mark by 4PM, leaving room for after-work shoppers to increase the launch tally further. The company claims to have broken the all-time record for single-day phone sales in the UK....

Hands-on with Rogers' 21Mbps HSPA+ 3G

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/rogershspaplus.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Over the past few days, Electronista has had the opportunity to test Rogers' new HSPA+ 3G service to see whether or not it lives up to the cellular provider's claims and see what T-Mobile USA users can expect in the near future. With peak speeds of about 21Mbps, it's theoretically three times faster than the best anyone has to offer on a national level. We'll find out whether that's the case with Rogers' only USB modem for the service and provide an important tip for Mac OS X Snow Leopard users looking to sign on....

Apple preps Core i7-based iMacs for shipment

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/imac2009.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has begun prepping for shipment the more powerful Core i7 version of the 27-inch iMac, according to shipping notices. A variant of the already high-end Core i5 model, which began shipping yesterday, the i7 boosts core speeds from 2.66 to 2.8GHz, and also enables performance-enhancing technologies such as hyperthreading. Features are otherwise identical to the i5, including options for up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of hard drive storage. A Magic Mouse is included by default....

Photoshop gains fixes from Mac OS X 10.6.2 update

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/photoshopcs4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Yesterday's Mac OS X 10.6.2 update has also solved some problems related to Photoshop, says Adobe product manager John Nack. The fixes are noted to have been tested with help from Apple, and target problems such as application crashes when opening or saving files. Similarly, crashes and program errors should no longer occur when using the Menlo font, in Premiere as well as in Photoshop....

Reviews: Scanner Pro for iPhone, new Snow Leopard books

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/reviews/readdle/scannerpro-icon_revtop.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MacNN has produced two new reviews, the first covering Readdle's Scanner Pro for iPhone. The app uses an iPhone's camera as a document capture tool, transforming photos into PDFs which can then be uploaded to several destinations or copied back to a Mac or PC. After capturing an image, users can rely on default processing, switch to grayscale, or make tweaks to contrast and brightness....

Controversial Boston iPod ad disappears

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/ipodtouch3g.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The latest incarnation of a controversial Boston iPod ad has been pulled from the building on which it hung, says the Boston Herald. Measuring some 13,750 square feet, a 2007 banner was larger than normally allowed, and deemed illegal by the state's Outdoor Advertising Board. One or more versions have nevertheless remained in place well through 2009; in June the responsible companies secured a permit after paying a $110,000 penalty....

Orange UK launches iPhone; O2 offers unlocking services

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/orangeuk.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Orange on Tuesday became the second official iPhone carrier in the UK, marking an end to an exclusivity held by O2 since late 2007. Some 250,000 pre-subscriptions are said to have been recorded by Orange, which if translated into the first 48 hours of sales could put the launch on par with the original in June 2007, when Apple and AT&T sold 270,000 units in the US. Market research group Mediacells suggests that Orange could generate over �795 million in revenue from the iPhone by the end of 2010, though after the cost of purchasing phones...

Mac OS X 10.6.2 fixes guest account data deletions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/snow.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has at last released Mac OS X 10.6.2, a key update to Snow Leopard. The patch addresses a variety of technical problems, most notably one which would permanently delete data when logging into a main account after having just used a guest one. The bug has been known since at least early October. Other resolved account problems include unexpected logouts, and difficulty authenticating as an administrator....

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

O2 UK intros iPhone Total Connectivity Bolt On

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/iphone3gs-black2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK carrier O2 has announced a new "Bolt On" option for iPhone subscribers, the Total Connectivity package. The plan combines O2's �9.79, 3GB per month tethering Bolt On with a standard O2 Home Broadband connection, at no extra cost. The deal is explicitly associated with the iPhone 3G however, and will be available only between November 10th and December 31st....

Gigabyte fixes Windows 7 iPhone bug for some users

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0908/intel-q3-results.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Gigabyte has released a new beta BIOS for its GA-P55-UD4P motherboard, addressing problems with iPhone sync on certain Windows 7 systems. Issues are said to remain with ASUS and MSI motherboards, for which no patched software is available. People may nevertheless be able to solve errors by upgrading to the latest available BIOS and chipset drivers, or running Windows in Vista SP2 compatibility mode....

iPhone sales expand in Singapore, Qatar

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-bell.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is persisting in efforts to expand iPhone sales before the end of 2009, reports note. Singapore is set to gain a third iPhone carrier in the form of StarHub, which will join competition with M1 and SingTel by the end of the year. Vodafone has announced a deal for Qatar, making it the first iPhone carrier in the Middle Eastern country. A local launch could slip into 2010....

Review: Bare Bones' Yojimbo 2.0

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/reviews/barebones/yojimbo2icon-revtop-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MacNN has reviewed Yojimbo 2.0, an organizational utility produced by Bare Bones. The app collects various pieces of information, such as notes, images, passwords, receipts and PDF documents, making them easier to find and sort through for future reference. Among the new features in v2.0 is the Tag Explorer, which enables filtering beyond basic categories....

Apple continues to block 3G VoIP on iPhones

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/iphone-skype.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is still preventing the use of 3G VoIP on iPhones, according to observers. While Wi-Fi has always been an option for Skype and other iPhone VoIP apps, 3G calling has typically been blocked out of bandwidth concerns, and the potential for depriving cellphone carriers -- namely AT&T -- of voice revenue. In regions with unlimited data, 3G VoIP could effectively circumvent minute limitations....

First iPhone worm targets Australians

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/worm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The first known iPhone worm has been observed in the wild, reports say. Called Ikee, the worm is considered relatively inoffensive, as it does not steal information or sabotage hardware or software. Instead the package merely changes a phone's wallpaper to a photo of singer Rick Astley before seeking out more points to infect....

Verizon ads label iPhone a "misfit toy"

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone-verizonchristmasad.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon this weekend stepped up the pressure in its anti-AT&T campaign with three new ads (viewable below). The lead ad, "Misfit Toys," attacks the iPhone's attachment to AT&T and says it belongs on Rudolph's Island of Misfit Toys for running on a network with relatively low 3G coverage. Unlike the recent Droid ads, the new commercials take care to praise the phone but attack the network, suggesting Verizon is backing away from direct criticism of Apple....

Doom creator discusses experiences with Apple

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphonegame.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />id Software co-founder John Carmack has described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride" in a new interview, arguing that Apple executives are not happy with the increasing popularity of the iPhone and iPod touch as a gaming platform. Carmack -- responsible for Doom, Quake and other titles -- has spent several years working with Apple in order to get games such as Doom Classic onto the App Store....

Users encounter early Magic Mouse issues

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/mm1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In spite of the relative newness of the Magic Mouse, some complaints have begun emerging on Apple's support forums. Anticipated drag and swipe functions are sometimes said to be failing, leaving only regular click commands available. When the special wireless mouse software is applied, a Mac may still fail to detect a Magic Mouse....

Apple launches Reserve and Pick Up retail program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/reserve.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. Via the company's website, shoppers can now opt to have products held for later purchase at a store they select. Only Macs and iPods are eligible however, and pickup must occur between December 15th and the 24th. As the program is meant to cope with potentially long holiday lineups, shoppers can also have some products wrapped....

Spanish translation of Mein Kampf appears on App Store

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/meinkampf.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A Spanish translation of Mein Kampf has been launched at the App Store, observers note. Written in the 1920s by Adolf Hitler, the book is both an autobiography and a charter of the fascist, anti-Semitic policies that would come to guide the Third Reich. No other version of the book is available as a standalone app, and its icon is the Nazi Party emblem, complete with swastika....

Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/boxee-alpha.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. The app is primarily used to stream movies and TV shows to an HDTV, including remote content from sources such as Hulu and Netflix. Music and photos can also be streamed; versions of the app have been produced for the Mac, Windows and the Apple TV....

Apple to preview Upper West Side NYC store

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/redcurtain.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has sent out media invitations for a preview of the company's fourth Manhattan retail store, scheduled to occur November 14th. The store is situated in the Upper West Side of the island, at the corner of Broadway and 67th; neighbors include the Lincoln Center and the Julliard School. It is still unknown when doors will open to the general public....

O2 UK to allow iPhone unlocks for competing carriers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/iphone3gs-black2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK iPhone owners subscribed to O2 will indeed be allowed to unlock for other carriers, according to the CEO of O2's parent company, Telefonica Europe. "Once the iPhone becomes available on other UK networks," says Matthew Key, "we will allow O2 customers to unlock their iPhones, although of course they will still need to honour any outstanding contract period they have. At the end of their contract period, they are entirely free to move to another operator -- though naturally we hope they won't want to!"...

Developer spying on iPhone gamers?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/imob.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A California iPhone developer, Storm8, has been accused of spying on iPhone owners, according to court documents. A lawsuit was recently submitted on behalf of Washington resident Michael Turner, charging Storm8 with several violations including breaches of contract, the California Computer Crime Law and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. On August 26th, says Turner, the company openly admitted that its games had been illicitly collecting phone numbers....

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST

Apple to hire new iPhone security manager

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/dutchhack.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is looking to hire a new iPhone manager with significant responsibilities, observers note. In particular the company is now searching for an "iPhone OS Platform Security Manager," who will be responsible for a team securing the booting, installation and running of the firmware. The worker is also expected to help plot a roadmap for iPhone security, and bring at least three years of experience running a development team, plus hands-on knowledge in designing against hardware and software exploits....

Patent suggests simpler sync for Apple devices

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/grabgo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple may be working on an easier and more comprehensive method of syncing data between devices, a new patent application hints. Even the company's current technology, built into iTunes and iSync, is described as too complex. "Though a user may have access to two similarly capable electronic devices, sharing data between the two devices may involve a number of steps," the application reads....

Dell Adamo XPS launches above MacBook Air's price

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/delladamoxps.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dell today officially launched the Adamo XPS, the highest-end version of its designer ultraportable. The system is championed as the thinnest notebook ever and measures just 0.39 inches at its thickest point. Dell accomplishes the feat by tucking most of the computer components into the display section and relying on a unique hinge that opens underneath and acts as a built-in prop . In spite of its slimness, the notebook still has a removable battery, two USB ports and DisplayPort output but also weighs slightly more than its MacBook Air r...

Orb posts Mac version of media sharing software

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/orbmac.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Orb Networks has launched a Mac port of its self-named media streaming software. The app funnels music, photos and video from a computer to other Internet-connected devices, including game consoles, notebooks and various cellphones, such as the iPhone when using the companion OrbLive app. Content is primarily sourced from an iTunes library, but can also be pulled from webcam feeds and connected gadgets....

Steve Jobs takes Fortune CEO of the Decade title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/jobs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple head Steve Jobs has been chosen as Fortune's CEO of the Decade. The magazine claims that "the past decade in business belongs to Jobs," not only because of his personal and corporate wealth, but the way he has "radically and lucratively reordered three markets," specifically movies, music and cellphones. His impact is also said to extend to computers, though it is less pronounced....

Verizon ships Droid Eris, Curve 8530

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/htcdroideris.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon this morning preceded the launch of the Motorola Droid two expected new smartphones, including its second Android phone. The HTC Droid Eris, also known as the Desire, is Verizon's interpretation of the Hero and comes in an all-black design with touch-sensitive buttons below the 3.2-inch screen as well as a trackball for one-handed use. It still carries the 5-megapixel camera, GPS and Wi-Fi, and still uses HTC's original Sense UI layer and built-in web browser Flash....

Apple reveals Louvre store, promises more French locations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/louvre.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today revealed its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated within close range of the famous Louvre art museum, and uses an elaborate two-floor design, with unique touches such as diamond-shaped windows. Coinciding with the store launch is the release of a free Mus�e du Louvre iPhone app, which showcases various exhibitions, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa....

Kaspersky intros Anti-Virus for Mac

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/kasptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Kaspersky has introduced Anti-Virus for Mac, a port of its long-running Windows and Linux software designed to cope with threats such as worms, Trojans and bots. Some features include e-mail and attachment protection, as well as download scans, and alerts on blocked files and programs. The software recognizes up to 30,000 threats; self-protection functions guard settings with a password, and attempt to prevent techniques from being modified or deleted....

Apple leads tech in October Piqqem sentiment ratings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/appleoctsentiment-story-04.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple stock is said to have led the pack in Piqqem's October sentiment ratings, again excelling over Microsoft, which came in last amongst a group of six major technology companies. Apple achieved a score of 3.11, considered high in a scale of 0 to 4. Google was second with 2.88, while Intel ranked third at 2.70. Below the top three were Cisco (2.69), Amazon (2.53) and HP (2.53), followed by Microsoft at 2.27....

Orange UK responds to iPhone data plan criticisms

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphonesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Orange UK has begun publicly responding to criticisms of its upcoming iPhone plans. At the center of complaints is the company's unlimited data provision, attached to each iPhone subscription. In reality data use is restricted by a 750MB "fair usage" policy, in sharp contrast to other iPhone carriers, such as O2 UK and AT&T....

New York state sues Intel for antitrust violations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/intel22nm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />New York state's Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today filed a lawsuit against Intel that accuses the company of antitrust abuse. The Delaware-based complaint maintains that Intel violated both state and federal laws by allegedly threatening companies with retaliation if they used AMD processors and in some cases paying out billions of dollars in financial incentives disguised as rebates. Intel engaged in "bribery and coercion" to keep its control of the market, Cuomo says....

iTunes Store gains Music Movies section

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/jimi.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has introduced a new Music Movies section to the iTunes Store, further segregating its video. The page highlights all movies with a music-related theme, running from documentaries like Imagine and Woodstock through to straight concert films, and fiction titles like The Blues Brothers. iTunes now also has a larger amount of such content, with material including The Song Remains the Same and U2: Rattle and Hum....

iTunes App Store reaches 100,000 titles

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/appsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Following some anticipation, Apple has announced that there are now over 100,000 titles available at the iTunes App Store. Over two billion downloads have been made, and the store is currently accessible in 77 countries. The total number of apps which have passed through the store is higher; Apple does not count deleted titles....

Parallels 5: Faster, more Mac-like

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/parallels.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Parallels 5 launch marks the latest salvo in the ongoing battle for those who run Windows on their Macs. The virtualization software has been updated with significant interface and speed improvements aimed at keeping the company's market share lead over the recently updated VMware Fusion. The new software adds substantial interface improvements, allowing users to choose how much, or how little, they want to see of the Windows interface. Parallels 5 is faster, while graphics performance has been substantially increased....

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST