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The Debate Resumes Over Mac Security

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:17:06 GMT

by Michael DeAgonia, Computerworld

The BSD code underpinning Mac OS X goes a long way toward preventing malware problems — as any Linux and Unix user can attest - and there's a decided lack of interest in the Mac from cybercriminals.

More Big Names Downsiging, Pulling Out Of Macworld Expo

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:09:19 GMT

by Aidan Malley and Kasper Jade, AppleInsider

Those familiar with show organizer IDG's trouble snote that the Adobe pullout has now been accompanied by Belkin and Seagate. The move is deemed especially surprising for Belkin, which is believed to have already paid for its booth space this year.

Apple More Closed Than Microsoft

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:29:12 GMT

by Dale Vile, The Register

Those of us making a more objective assessment of what's going on look at how Apple's business is evolving and see a lot of similar traits to those that were apparent as Microsoft was gaining power.

Apple In-Ear Headphones Hands-On, Ears-On, And Impressions

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:39:09 GMT

by Joshua Topolsky, Engadget

They not only sound really, really good (warm lows and crisp highs, a distinct lack of that modern, pushy mid-range), but they do work with the iPhone (the 3G we've got here, at least).

FuzzMeasure Pro 3.1 Brings New Measurements

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:36:50 GMT

by MacNN

Apple Faces Another 3G Speed Lawsuit

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:27:15 GMT

by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

Smartphone Numbers Are In: iPhone Sales Exceed Windows Mobile Sales For First Time

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by Darren Murph, Engadget

Review: 17-Inch MacBook Pro 2.5GHz

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by James Galbraith, Macworld

The changes to this latest version are subtle, and there are, most likely, more substantial changes for Apple's largest laptop down the road, but if you can stand carrying the extra weight, or require a matte screen, the 17-inch MacBook Pro is a big, beautiful, and fast portable.

Netflix Offers Up Streaming To All Mac Users

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by Dan Moren, Macworld

Minimize Desktop Distractions

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by Doug McLean, TidBITS

Google Brings Google Earth To Mac Browsers

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by David Chartier, Ars Technica

Apple, AT&T Ask Court To Dismiss 3G Speed Lawsuit

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:49 GMT

by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

'Tap Tap Dance' An iPhone Stage For Hot Musicians

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:00:05 GMT

by AFP

Apple WInner As Smartphone Sales Slow

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:59:43 GMT

by Mikael Ricknas, IDG News Service

Mac Malware - Were We Wrong?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:32 GMT

by Rory Cellan-Jones, BBC

One thing that this incident does show is Apple's split personality when it comes to communicating with its users and with the medai.

Amazon.com Invades The APple App Store

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:32 GMT

by Brad Stone, New York Times

There is one unusual and noteworthy aspect of the app called Amazon Remembers, which Amazon is calling "experimental." The tool lets users take a photograph of any product they see in the real world. The photos are then uploaded to Amazon and turned over to the far-flung freelance workers in Amazon's Mechanical Turk program, who will try to match them with products for sale on Amazon.com.

The Killers: Virtual Sessions

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:32 GMT

by Joe Cellini, Apple

Apple Tells Court It Believes Someone Is Behind Psystar; Adds New Claims, Including DMCA Violation

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:31 GMT

by Groklaw

Apple May Be Chilling iTunes Competition: Critics

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:31 GMT

by David Lawsky, Reuters

Everyone agrees Apple achieved its dominance n music downloads and players with good products and marketing, which makes it entirely legal. Nevertheless, rivals and a technology rights group are concerned Apple is overly aggressive.

Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:31 GMT

by Matt Buchanan, Gizmodo

Bascially, Unix-based systems are architectued so that they require administrator privileges to modify the OS and are traditionally more strict in enforcing them.

Trojan Horse Targets Anti-Virus Maker Intego

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:31 GMT

by Ed Sutherland, Cult Of Mac

Another wrinkle in the spy-vs-spy Mac security game appeared Wednesday when a Mac Trojan horse attempted to disguise itself by naming a file "intego," a reference to Intego, the anti-virus company.

EFF Proposes DMCA Exemption For iPhone Jailbreaking

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:31 GMT

by Dan Moren, Macworld

The proposal was submitted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and argues that end users should be allowed to jailbreak their phones to use legally-acquired third-party applications.

FlatOut 2

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:30 GMT

by John Samsel, Inside Mac Games

Review: ToCA Race Driver 3

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:30 GMT

by Chris Holt, Macworld

iPhoto, The Secret Disk Space Thief

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:13:30 GMT

by Scott McNulty, Macworld

iPhoto is a paranoid application. When you hit delete in iPhoto the offending picture isn't actually deleted. Instead, it's whisked away to the iPhoto Trash.

The Twenty-Fourth Annual Editor's Choice Awards

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:24:39 GMT

by Macworld

Living With Apple's MacBook Air: CPU Undervoltages And Fan OverRPMs

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:24 GMT

by Brian Dipert, EDN

Apple's iPod Problem

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:23 GMT

by Arik Hesseldahl, BusinessWeek

With fewer iPod users upgrading, the days of explosive growth are over. And that leaves iPhone and Macs picking up the slack.

When Apple make playing music on the iPod touch as easy and as cheap as the 'regular' iPods, people will upgrade. :-)

MacBook Air, Second Inning: HomeRun!

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:20 GMT

by Sebastien Arnaud, I Blog Therefore, I Am

It is a very solid ultra portable system, that can act without shame as a desktop replacement for most of us when plugged t an external screen/keyboard/mouse.

Windows Vs. Mac: Is The Price Debate Still Relevant?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:20 GMT

by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Datamation

Apple: Our Ads Don't Lie, But You're A Fool If You Believe Them

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:19 GMT

by Brian X. Chen, Wired

Apple doesn't want you to believe what it says, even though the company claims it's not lying. That's the gist of the Cupertino company's legal response to a lawsuit regarding allegedly misleading advertising for the iPhone 3G.

Apple Didn't Issue A New Antivirus Advisory

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:19 GMT

by Joe Wilcox, eWeek

Apple's Antivirus Advice 'Big To-Do About Nothing,' Says Researcher

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:13 GMT

by Gregg Keizer, Computerworld

Apple Removes Antivirus Support Page

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:12 GMT

by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

"We have removed the KnowledgeBase article because it was old and inaccurate," Apple spokesman Bill Evans told Macworld. "The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and secrutiy threats right out of the box."

Apple Now Allows Devs To Offer Promo Copies Of iPhone Apps

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:11 GMT

by Chris Foresman, Ars Technica

Apple has added the ability for developers to generate promotional codes that can be redeemed directly through the App Store.

Adobe Will Not Exhibit At Macworld Expo 2009

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:11 GMT

by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld

Adobe, a major player in the Mac software market, will not be among the developers exhibiting on the show floor at next month's Macworld Conference & Expo.

PerfectTablePlan Helps You Avoid Event Seating Disasters

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:10 GMT

by Dan Moren, Macworld

Save Time With OS X Services

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:19:09 GMT

by Ted Landau, Macworld

Service sprovide systemwide commands that allow you to quickly accomplish a variety of tasks, such as sending Mail messages lickety-split or making a new Stickies note from a selection. If you're not already using the Services menu, you'll soon discover how it can boost your productivity.