Latest News relating to Apple and their Mac Computers

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iPhone raises bar for smartphone sales
iPhone pushes consumers to smartphones?

Apple's iPhone has kick-started the niche smartphone market, expanding consumer expectations to include these devices, at least that's what's suggested by the latest Gartner figures, released today.




Apple admits UK boffin invented the iPod
Introducing UK inventor Kane Kramer - and his 1979 iPod, the iXI

Apple has finally admitted a British man who left school at 15 "is the inventor of the iPod," the Daily Mail claims.




Sim City, Sims 3 to come to iPhone - EA
Electronic Arts confirms plans to bring Sim City and the Sims to the iPhone, iPod touch

A little later than thought Electronic Arts has now confirmed its hotly-anticipated Spore Origins title will be made available for the iPhone this month - and also confirmed plans to port Sim City and a bunch of other titles to the iPhone.




Microsoft starts its photocopiers - calls in its 'gurus'
Microsoft begins its counter-attack - seems familiar?

Microsoft's photocopiers continue whirring, with the company seemingly now chasing Apple's shadow, as evinced by separate reports this weekend.




Sharpener Pro 3.0 released for Photoshop, Aperture
Digital image sharpening plug-in reaches version 3

Nik Software has introduced Sharpener Pro 3,0, a new version of their photographic plug-in software designed to help sharpen digital photos. The plug-in works with either Photoshop or Aperture, and costs $199.95. Upgrades from previous releases cost $99.95.




Mozilla: Firefox 3.1 faster than Chrome
Mozilla fights back on Chrome speed claims

Mozilla answered claims that Google's Chrome browser outperforms Firefox with benchmark results of its own that showed the upcoming Firefox 3.1 is faster at executing JavaScript.


Mozilla: Firefox is faster than Chrome
Mozilla fights back on Chrome speed claims

Mozilla answered claims that Google's Chrome browser outperforms Firefox with benchmark results of its own that showed the upcoming Firefox 3.1 is faster at executing JavaScript.




Microsoft sticks up for $10m Seinfeld ad
Microsoft tries to woo consumers to visit its shoe shop

The much-hyped Windows commercial starring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates that aired on US television Thursday night left many viewers scratching their heads. That was intentional, said Microsoft today. The ad was a "teaser" to a much longer campaign, said Brad Brooks, corporate vice president for Windows consumer product marketing at Microsoft, in a video interview (Windows Media) posted at Microsoft's site. Microsoft wants to "engage customers in a conversation and dialogue in a humorous and intriguing way," said Brooks, who took over marketing for Windows and Vista in February after a major reorganization.




Adobe sets Genesis mashup pilot
Cross-platform enterprise mash-up software takes step forward

Adobe Systems in October plans to launch a private pilot program for its "Genesis" mashup technology, which provides a desktop client uniting multiple tasks in a single workspace.




GeoEye imaging satellite launched
Google takes flight

The highest resolution commercial Earth imaging satellite to date, the GeoEye-1, was launched over the weekend on a Delta-II rocket that carried the Google logo alongside the GeoEye logo on its side.




Enderle, analysts critical of Google
Analysts say Google should focus on its strengths

As Google enters its second decade of existence with no apparent rivals for the search-king throne, industry observers warn that the company's biggest enemy may be itself.




Western Computer offers free photography sessions
UK reseller invites the public to twice-weekly series of imaging sessions

Western Computer is offering free photography workshops every Wednesday and Sunday throughout September.




Researchers build malicious Facebook application
Possible dangers of social networking applications exposed...

A team of researchers have built a malicious Facebook program an experiment to demonstrate the possible dangers of social networking applications.




Spore for iPhone "later this month"
iPhone version of Spore not going to appear on App store today

Electronic Arts' hotly anticipated game, Spore, is now set to go on sale "later this month" according to a press release just issued by the company.




Happy Birthday: iMac is ten (in the UK) today
Happy Birthday iMac

One month on since the tenth anniversary of the 1998 launch of the iMac, today marks a decade since the UK arrival of the product.




O2: 89% of Brits happy to pay via mobile phone
iPhone partner works with Nokia to trial 'digital wallets'

Nearly 90 per cent of Brits would be happy to use a payment system on their mobile phone, says O2.




Google exec praises iPhone, Chrome
Google execs praise Apple iPhone, tout Google and Chrome

A Google executive Thursday heaped praise on Apple's iPhone, even with his company set to challenge Apple in this same space with its Android mobile computing platform.




Samsung and SanDisk confirm merger-focused talks
Leading flash memory proponents may get together

SanDisk has issued a public statement of obfuscation, attempting to cast doubt on claims its been meeting with Samsung Electronics with a view to selling out.




Apple licenses new chip tech for mobile devices?
Apple continues to weave together its future product development

A company linked with Apple has announced a major deal that could see new technologies implemented in future Apple products.




Beatles for iTunes in 2009?
Beatles + iTunes rumour spins round, round all over again

Rumour and speculation that music from The Beatles is on its way to iTunes takes another moment in the limelight today, following a Mojo interview with Paul McCartney.