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Apple Headlines 9.13.2007

Thursday, September 13th, 2007 | Apple Headlines | No Comments

Why Some Apple Fans Won’t Buy the iPhone
Apple Inc.’s move last week to cut the price of its iPhone by $200 seems like just the inducement to persuade those on the fence to buy. But despite strong sales overall, some potential buyers — even Apple devotees — say the gadget still has too many drawbacks.

Apple unveils Logic Studio
Apple has unveiled Logic Studio, a new suite of applications designed for audio professionals that includes Logic Pro 8 and a new application called MainStage.

The surprisingly watchable iPod nano
I admit that when I heard that the new iPod nanos had bigger screens, I silently scoffed: Bigger than the previous generation, sure, but big enough to watch videos or movies? Surely not.

Apple releases Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.2
Apple’s latest Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.2 delivers increased compatibility with the company’s iLife software suite.

At Home, Cheaper Alternatives to Office
In the workplace, Microsoft Office is as inevitable as drawn-out meetings and bad coffee. But Microsoft’s combination of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is not the only way to write, crunch numbers or prepare slideshows. And for home users, it isn’t even the best way anymore.

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Apple Headlines 9.12.2007

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 | Apple Headlines | No Comments

Apple Keyboard Software Update 1.2
Install this software to take advantage of your aluminum Apple Keyboard’s special features.

Why Apple May Never Open the iPhone
The history of the Office Wars provides interesting context for Apple’s software strategy with the iPhone today. While third party software development offers all kinds of tantalizing potential for the new mobile, there are a half dozen reasons why Apple may not ever deliver the iPhone fully open to third party development, following the model of gaming consoles.

Tokyo ‘08 theme available for Keynote ‘08
KeynotePro has released Tokyo RPG ‘08, a new theme set for Keynote ‘08, the presentation component of Apple’s US$79 iWork ‘08 suite.

Apple Buyers’ Guide: iTunes And iPods Put Media In Your Pocket
Apple’s iPods and iTunes offer a rich toolkit for your audio and video entertainment.

Apple Buyers’ Guide: Apple’s Amazing iPhone
The phenomenal success of Apple’s iPhone doesn’t mean that everyone should immediately go out and buy one. Does it?

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Apple Headlines 9.11.2007

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 | Apple Headlines | No Comments

Wrapping Up IWork 08: Not Really Office, But A Great Looking Suite
Over the past week, I’ve looked at the three components of Apple’s iWork 08: the Numbers spreadsheet, Pages word processor, and Keynote presentation package.

Will Apple Start Offering Cell Services?
The possibility of an Apple bid on the upcoming auction for wireless spectrum would mean Apple would no longer need to rely on a phone company to deliver songs, TV shows, and other digital fare purchased at iTunes.

SanDisk Launches 16GB Video MP3 Player
Apple’s new iPod Nano has competition: The SanDisk SansaView plays video, displays photos, and receives FM radio signals.

iPod Nano largely beats predecessor
I picked up a new green iPod Nano last week and am very impressed. It’s a better iPod Nano than the model it replaces in almost every way.

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