November 2009 - Apple News - Techies Community

Google Phone Rumors Continue to Gain Steam

Earlier this month, reports surfaced reviving claims that Google is in the process of developing its own smart phone based on its Android operating system. Gizmodo today follows up with new claims of Google phone prototypes running a new version of ....

Published 11-30-2009 7:50 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Chrome Beta for Mac Nearly Ready for Launch, But Some Features Postponed

In a report posted yesterday, TechCrunch points to a Twitter posting from Mike Pinkerton of the Chrome for Mac team noting that there were only eight bugs remaining to be addressed before the Mac beta of Chrome is ready for its launch expected for so...

Published 11-30-2009 6:29 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Accused of Manipulating Flash Memory Prices

The Korea Times reports on growing complaints within the flash memory industry that Apple, which holds a dominant position due to its extensive use of flash in the iPhone and iPods, is using its increasing leverage to inappropriately manipulate the m...

Published 11-30-2009 3:21 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Takes Control of 'TabletMac' Trademark

A couple of years ago, a company called Axiotron announced an aftermarket modification for the MacBook that converted the Apple laptop into a tablet. The modification remains for sale at $699 and takes a stock MacBook, removes the keyboard and scre.....

Published 11-30-2009 1:35 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Holiday Roundup: Silverlight and iPhone, Handbrake, Black Friday Success and Cyber Monday

Here are a number of news items that have been circulating over the holiday weekend: - One story that made headlines was a report that implied that Microsoft had Silverlight working on the iPhone. Silverlight is Microsoft's Flash-comp... Read More...

Published 11-29-2009 7:52 PM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple to Take iPhone's Maps App to 'the Next Level'

MacRumors has found a new Apple job listing seeking an iPhone Software Engineer to join the iPhone and iPod Touch Maps team with the goal of taking the iPhone's built-in Maps App to "the next level": We want to take Maps to the next ......

Published 11-28-2009 11:54 PM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Starts Field Testing Next Generation iPhone (3,1)

iPhone developer Pandav has informed MacRumors that they have spotted usage records for an unreleased iPhone in their app's analytics. The app used was iBART [Free / Paid], a public transportation guide for the San Francisco train system. ... Read...

Published 11-28-2009 7:15 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Mac Pro to Get 6-Core Xeon Gulftown Processor in 2010?

HardMac reports that Polish website PCLab prematurely leaked performance numbers on Intel's upcoming Xeon Gulftown (Core i9). The results have since been pulled but is summarized by HardMac: First figures indicate that this CPU is ve... Read More...

Published 11-27-2009 8:36 PM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

iPhone Launching Big in South Korea

An AP story indicates that the lead up to the iPhone launch in South Korea on Saturday was a much bigger event than the China launch. KT Corp. reported 53,000 iPhone pre-orders prior to the Korean launch day. These numbers suggest that... Read More.....

Published 11-27-2009 2:56 PM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple's Black Friday Sales 2009, Other Major Discounts on Macs

Apple has officially unveiled their U.S. Black Friday sales for their online and retail stores. The discounts are in line with past year events, ranging from 4-10% depending on the product. - MacBook Pro ($101 Discount, 4-8%) -... Read More...

Published 11-26-2009 7:20 PM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Black Friday Sales Begin in Australia and New Zealand

Apple has launched its "Black Friday" one-day sales in Australia and New Zealand, with other countries set to follow at the appropriate times. As expected, Apple is offering only modest discounts compared to the deals offered by many other r...

Published 11-26-2009 2:05 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Records Nearly Half of U.S. PC Desktop Retail Industry Revenue

Betanews reports (via The Loop) on data from market research firm NPD showing that Apple garnered 48% of the U.S. PC industry's retail revenue last month. In October, Mac US retail desktop computer revenue share was 47.71, percent up ... Read More...

Published 11-25-2009 9:14 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Apple Files Patent Infringement Suit Over 'Knock-Off' Power Adapters

InformationWeek reports (via 9 to 5 Mac) that Apple has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against an Anaheim, California company selling "knock-off" power adapters for Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro models. Apple claims that the company...

Published 11-25-2009 4:27 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Tesco to Begin Selling iPhone in UK

BBC News reports that supermarket and retail chain Tesco, the UK's largest retailer, will begin offering the iPhone 3G and 3GS through its Tesco Mobile arm, a joint venture with wireless provider O2. A spokesperson for the firm said t... Read More...

Published 11-25-2009 1:37 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Rumors Revisited: Next-Generation iWork and iLife Plans? Apple Tablet Design Surprise?

Nearly a month before Apple updated its iMac line, French site Mac4Ever published a wide-ranging article revealing a number of tidbits on various topics obtained from its sources. At the time, the report was simply one of many circulating rumors abo....

Published 11-24-2009 7:06 AM by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

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