Apple Archive

Apple Responds to Adobe’s ‘PC Preferred’ Site

Submitted by JWhite & Prognathous 2003-03-26 Apple 121 Comments

In a statement given to MacCentral in response to the recent page posted on Adobe's site showing that Adobe After Effects performs better on a PC than on a Mac, Apple states that After Effects is slower on the Mac compared to Apple's own Final Cut Express, and that comparable effects in FCE perform better than After Effects on a PC or a Mac.

WWDC Moves to San Francisco, “OSX Panther” Will be Shown There

Eugenia Loli 2003-03-21 Apple 28 Comments

Apple today announced that it has rescheduled its 2003 Worldwide Developers Conference in order to provide developers with a more complete preview release of the next version of Mac OS X, code named "Panther." Originally scheduled for May 19-23 in San Jose, the conference will now be held June 23-27 at San Francisco's Moscone Center. "Moving to June ensures that every developer will leave the event with a copy of Panther in their hands" said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. As for the July Macworld Expo in New York City it is rumored to be no Jobs keynote, expo name change and fewer exhibitors.

Why Apple Needs To Support USB 2.0; Apple on Itanium?

Eugenia Loli 2003-03-19 Apple 57 Comments

"I have read many articles and debates on USB vs. Firewire. Recently, some writers have covered Apple's stance on USB 2.0. I won't bother to go into a technical debate as to which technology is better, or holds a better edge in future generations of the spec -- let's put that aside. I want to focus on whether Apple is following the best long-term strategy. In my opinion, it is not." Read the editorial at MacSlash. On another editorial, on PCMag this time, Dvorak predicts: "Apple will switch to Intel processors within the next 12 to 18 months". Dvorak advocates the Itanium as the main candidate.

Apple Pulls Plug on Original iMac, Announces XServe for Clusters

Eugenia Loli 2003-03-19 Apple 29 Comments

Five years after its debut, the original iMac, which many credit for restoring Apple Computer to fiscal health and profitability, is being pulled from the shelves. Also, following in the footsteps of larger competitors that sell Intel-based products, Apple Computer has begun offering a version of its server that can be linked in groups, or clusters, capable of tackling mammoth computing tasks.

Ex-Be/Palm Executive Rejoins Apple; Should Apple Embrace USB 2.0?

Submitted by Yves R. Crevecoeur 2003-03-05 Apple 56 Comments

The Mac Observer has posted a reader poll and commentary on the topic of whether Apple should embrace USB 2. Commentary at AppleLinks. In other Apple news, Apple is preparing on launching an online music service. Also, longtime hardware developer Steve Sakoman, a former Palm and Be executive, has rejoined Apple Computer as a vice president. Mr Sakoman was involved in the Mac II development and was the main guy behind the creation of the Newton. At Be, he designed the first generation H0bbit-based BeBox, the one that had 5 AT&T CPUs, back in the early days of Be. He later left and when he came back became Be's CTO.

Reading The Apple Patent Tea Leaves

Eugenia Loli 2003-03-05 Apple 85 Comments

"Apple has been busy patenting everything under the sun it seems, and some of those patents may promise interesting things to come. Others might make you stop, scratch your head and ask "huh, you can do that?" If you want to see the full list of Apple's published patents and pending patent applications, just visit the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). For those that don't crave reading through hundreds of patents, here's a quick patent round-up of user interface, program, hardware, and otherwise interesting developments from Apple." Read the article at MacObserver.

Update on the 12″ Powerbook Review; Altitude Problems?

Eugenia Loli 2003-03-03 Apple 110 Comments

OSNews featured two reviews of the new 12" Powerbook from Apple last month. Using a machine and more fairly evaluating it, is a continuous process, so when new facts emerge, we should be reporting them back. So, what I discovered this weekend is that my 12" Powerbook doesn't like... the mountains. Read on, it is an interesting issue. Update: The issue is now logged at Apple's tech support db.

Apple Must Innovate

Guest post by Kevin Adams 2003-03-01 Apple 79 Comments

"Going by the numbers, Apple Computer Inc. appears headed for trouble again. While CEO Steven P. Jobs engineered a remarkable comeback after retaking the helm in 1997, one-time expenses, such as plant closures, have pushed the company into the red for two quarters running." Read more at BusinessWeek.

ThinkSecret: Apple Knew New 17″ PBs to be Months Late in January

Submitted by Tom Bierce 2003-02-26 Apple 50 Comments

Despite publicly saying that the top-line 17" PowerBook would be available in February, Apple executives privately told dealers in a meeting at Macworld Expo on January 8 not to expect the product until mid-March, if not later into April -- Apple's fiscal third-quarter. Customers only in the last 10 days are now being told the same information. In an official press release dated January 7, Apple clearly states, "The new 17-inch PowerBook G4 is expected to be available in February..." This is a blow to many customers who have ordered the 17" model 1,5 moths ago already, because the 17" is intended mostly as a desktop replacement, so it is kind of urgent for most customers to have it on time.

An Open-Source Opening for Apple

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-26 Apple 32 Comments

With Microsoft buying Virtual PC, which lets Macs run Windows wares, Apple's independence may well rest with programs such as Bochs. Read the article at BusinessWeek. OSCast has a similar editorial as well, in Mpeg4 audio format.

Apple Computer Says Goal Is to Raise Marketshare

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-26 Apple 117 Comments

Apple's Chief Financial Officer Fred Anderson said the company's aim is to expand its share of the computer market. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology Symposium, Anderson said a "good intermediate" goal would be to reach 5% marketshare from 3% today (some statistic companies actually put Apple between 2,2% and 2,6%).

Safari to Get Tabbed Browsing

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-24 Apple 64 Comments

Apple's Safari web browser will soon be equipped with a tabbed browsing feature, the notoriously precise Think Secret has confirmed. New pre-release betas that are being tested include this capability (after activating it from a debug menu), which is one of the most anticipated additions to the upstart browser.

Staying Faithful to Apple or… Upsetting the Apple Cart

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-20 Apple 69 Comments

"Whether they like many of Apple's decisions or not, many Mac users remain committed to the company; Can Apple keep pushing this envelope? Over the past six months several pricing decisions by Apple Computer Inc. have tested the loyalty of its customers. Each time, indignant Mac users have lambasted the company in online forums, only to be scolded by Apple defenders." Read the first article at SunSpot. "OS X is a stable operating system, but when things go wrong you should have the right tools to get it back to normal." Read the second article at Bangkokpost.

The OSNews Powerbook Wars: Continued — Dave’s Review

David Adams 2003-02-11 Apple 107 Comments

We've had quite the Powerbook-fest here on OS News over the past few days. I also ordered a 12" Powerbook, and I would have received it several days before Eugenia if Airborne hadn't sent it to the wrong state and then lost it somewhere between Ohio and my house. But it finally arrived, and mine is the hot commodity, a 12" Powerbook with Superdrive (DVD Burner), 640 MB RAM, Airport Extreme (802.11g), and a 60 gig HD. My impression is a little different than Eugenia's and I'm approaching from a different angle.

Apple Updates X11 for Mac OS X

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-10 Apple 56 Comments

Apple today released version 0.2-beta of its X11 for MacOSX, which allows X11-based apps to run side-by-side with native OSX applications while it makes it easier to port X11 apps to the Mac. The new beta adds several enhancements and bug fixes (fixes the Fink library problem among other things). On other Mac-related news, MSN for OSX is nearing release while Internet Explorer 6 is on hold by Microsoft, ThinkSecret reports. Additionally, Apple seeded a new Java 1.4.1 preview to devs.

The New 12″ Powerbook: Slick and Sexy, But Not Without its Faults

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-10 Apple 195 Comments

My CTX AMD K6-300/128 MB RAM/3 GB drive laptop is obviously at the end of its life. I was in the "shopping" process for a laptop for 2 months now, and I considered a number of PC laptops, including the Compaq Presario 1525US. At the end, I decided to get the new 12" Powerbook, came in last week, and I am since then using it as my primary machine. Here is what I think about it.

A PowerBook That Would Make Rodin Proud

Submitted by Upgrade Cycle 2003-02-09 Apple 43 Comments

"It's possible to mistake Apple Computer's new 12-inch PowerBook G4 for its own manual -- the foam envelope that protects the laptop in the box is only a little longer and wider than the plastic pouch for the documentation. About 11 inches wide, 85/8 inches deep and less than a quarter-inch thick, this PowerBook is the smallest laptop Apple has ever built, and at 4.6 pounds it's almost its lightest." Read the pretty good review at WashingtonPost. Expect my review this week too.

Apple Unveils New iMacs, Lowers eMac Pricing

Submitted by Steve Latsch 2003-02-04 Apple 23 Comments

As we already mentioned yesterday, now from MacMinute: "Apple today announced a new Spring line of iMacs, a new 17-inch widescreen model featuring a 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor and 133 MHz system bus; 256MB of Double Data Rate (DDR) memory; a faster 4x SuperDrive for playing and burning CDs and DVDs; and internal support for AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth, for US$1,799. The new 15-inch flat panel model features an 800 MHz G4 processor and is now priced at $1,299. Apple also announced lower pricing on its line of eMac computers, dropping the prices to $999 and $1,299."

Apple to Announce Updated, Cheaper Products; 10.2.4 News

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-04 Apple 51 Comments

The new iMac models are primarily speed-bump editions with the addition of Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme support (does not include the cards). The models will range in price from US$999 to $1700. In addition, Apple will not be upgrading the eMac line, but will instead lower prices of existing models to stay more competitive. ThinkSecret also has some exclusive info on the 10.2.4 release.

Apple Dealers Biting Back Mac Sellers

Eugenia Loli 2003-02-03 Apple 35 Comments

Apple Computer Co. has been hit by a growing number of lawsuits filed by Mac dealers who are upset by the company's alleged efforts to lure their customers to outlets that Apple owns. They are also fed up with what they say are long-standing problems in the company's service and billing systems. Tom Santos, owner of San Francisco's Macadam, one of the largest Apple- authorized storefront dealerships in the nation, filed a multimillion-dollar complaint last month that accuses the Cupertino company of fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition, false advertising and even violation of the federal RacketeerInfluenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.