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Top NewsiPad Opens World to Disabled Boy
The New York Times reports that iPad is helping people like 7-year-old Owen Cain, who has a debilitating motor-neuron disease, to communicate with friends, parents, and caregivers. That’s thanks in part to the iPad’s built-in accessibility features, as well as its intuitive Multi-Touch interface. An advocate for providing mobile devices to people with disabilities, Massachusetts Representative Edward J. Markey says “Apple is an outlier when it comes to devices that are accessible right out of the box.”
iPad Available Today at AT&T Stores
All three iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models are available today at more than 2200 AT&T Stores. AT&T will offer customers 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad, complete with Apple’s easy on-device activation and management. All iPad data plans are available without a term contract and include unlimited access to AT&T’s more than 23,000 domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
Verizon Wireless Offers iPad at Stores Nationwide Today
iPad is available today at over 2000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide. Verizon Wireless is offering three bundles — all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot — for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, $729.99 for a 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, and $829.99 for a 64GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month.
MacBook Air Feels Like an iPad in a Laptop
Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD.com reviews both the 11- and 13-inch models of the MacBook Air and writes that the “gorgeous, very thin and light, but very sturdy” computers “really do offer the different, more iPad-like experience Apple claims they do.” Noting their efficient flash storage, high screen resolution, strong battery life, near-instant wake from standby, and full-size keyboard, Mossberg concludes: “Overall, Apple has done a nice job in making these new MacBook Airs feel more like iPads and iPhones without sacrificing their ability to work like regular computers.”
Apple Launches Online Store in China
Apple today introduced the Apple Store in China, the easiest way to shop online for Apple products including the revolutionary iPhone 4 and the magical iPad. Apple’s online store in China features free shipping, free personalized engraving on any iPod or iPad, and the ability to custom configure any Mac with just a few clicks. The online Apple Store also offers a wide selection of third-party products and is the only place online to buy the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED.
MacBook Air Comes of Age
Macworld reviewer Jason Snell writes that with “the new 11- and 13-inch laptops, the MacBook Air product line has finally come of age.” Snell praises the notebook’s all-flash storage, full-size keyboard, Multi-Touch trackpad, and high-resolution display. He concludes: “…those who value smallness and lightness above all else will find the 13-inch model more tempting than ever. And that 11-inch dynamo, the smallest and lightest laptop in Apple history, the one with the $999 price tag? It’s quite possibly the most desirable laptop Apple has ever made.”
The Skinny on MacBook Air
Reviewer Wilson Rothman (msnbc.com) writes that the new MacBook Air turns “a niche style statement into a mass-friendly option,” adding that: “Until last week, the MacBook Air line started at $1500. Now the base is $1000.” Citing its unibody construction, longer-lasting battery, two USB ports, and fast performance, Rothman suggets that for those “who want to replace a clunker of a laptop with something sufficiently capable but easier to tote around, the Air is the option.”
New MacBook Air Up to Every Task
Chicago Sun-Times reviewer Andy Ihnatko finds lots to like about the “small and mercilessly-thin” MacBook Air, including its excellent build quality, reasonable price, quick and quiet performance, and longer battery life. He adds: “…the key point is that it could handle every app and every task that I perform daily on my main machine.”
MacBook Air a “Wow”
Calling the new MacBook Air “the computer I’ve been waiting for,” Techcrunch reviewer MG Siegler outlines why: “It’s not just the size…that I love so much — which is amazing — it’s the speed. This thing boots up in less than 15 seconds, ready to go. Applications seem to load quicker. Files transfer quicker. It just screams.” Siegler concludes that with a “great price” and “killer performance” MacBook Air has the “wow” factor.
Apple iLife ’11 a Welcome Upgrade
CNET writes that the new iLife ’11 is a “welcome” update to Apple’s suite of digital media applications that adds “advanced features to iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand without making them more difficult to use.” Citing key features like full-screen view, Faceboook enhancements, and emailing photos in iPhoto ’11; movie trailers and all-new audio editing in iMovie ’11; and Flex Time, Groove Time, and ‘How Did I Play?’ in GarageBand ’11, the reviewer concludes: “…we can definitely recommend picking this up.”
MacBook Air Never Keeps You Waiting
Laptop Magazine awards the new MacBook Air 4 out of 5 stars, noting that: “It’s always ready to go. Not only does this notebook weigh a mere 2.3 pounds and boast a razor-thin profile, its use of flash memory means you’ll never have to wait to start surfing the web, touching up photos, or making FaceTime calls.” The reviewer adds: “The 11-inch MacBook Air is a powerful ultraportable that makes other systems in its class look positively bloated.”
New MacBook Air Is the Gold Standard for Notebooks
Computer Shopper reviews MacBook Air, awarding it an Editors’ Choice and a 9.3/10 rating. Citing its “wow-inducing” dimensions (“the 11.6-inch Apple MacBook Air is as beautiful as it is thin”), “unheard of” screen resolution, and pre-installed iLife ’11 suite, the reviewer concludes that “the 2010 MacBook Air is a gold-standard laptop for demanding users seeking a powerful travel companion or others who want the media punch of iLife.”
Apple Introduces MacBook Air: The Next Generation of MacBooks
Apple today unveiled the all-new MacBook Air, the first of the next generation of notebooks that will replace mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid-state flash storage. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models and weighing as little as 2.3 pounds, the MacBook Air is Apple’s lightest, most mobile notebook ever. MacBook Air uses the same solid-state storage technology as iPad to deliver instant-on responsiveness, up to seven hours of battery life, and up to 30 days of standby time. Starting at $999, the MacBook Air is available now on the Apple Store and at your favorite Apple Retail Store.
Apple Introduces iLife ’11 with New iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
Apple introduced iLife ’11, a major upgrade that gives Mac users even more great ways to create and share photos, movies, and music. iPhoto ’11 has a whole new look, with stunning full-screen modes for Faces, Places, and Events. iMovie ’11 makes it easier than ever to edit videos and quickly transform them into fun theatrical trailers for easy posting online. GarageBand ’11 introduces new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs with Flex Time and Groove Matching. Free with every new Mac, iLife ’11 is available immediately as a $49 upgrade for existing users.
Apple Gives Sneak Peek of Mac OS X Lion
Apple today gave a sneak peek of Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. Shipping next summer, Lion is inspired by many of iPad’s software innovations. Features include the Mac App Store, a new way to discover, install, and automatically update desktop apps; Launchpad, a new home for all of your Mac apps; system-wide support for full-screen apps; and Mission Control, which unifies Exposé, Dashboard, Spaces, and full-screen apps into an innovative new view of everything running on your Mac, allowing you to instantly navigate anywhere.
Apple Brings FaceTime to the Mac
Apple announced the public beta of FaceTime for Mac, an entirely new application that allows Mac users to video call iPhone 4 and iPod touch users as well as other Mac users. Featuring an intuitive interface, FaceTime for Mac automatically uses your Address Book contacts so there’s no need to create special buddy lists, and it works seamlessly with the built-in camera and mic on Mac notebooks, iMac, and Apple LED Cinema Displays. The public beta is available immediately as a free download.
iPad Coming to AT&T Stores on October 28
AT&T and Apple today announced that all three iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available at more than 2,200 AT&T Stores starting Thursday, October 28. AT&T will offer customers 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad, complete with Apple’s easy on-device activation and management. All iPad data plans are available without a term contract and include unlimited access to AT&T’s more than 23,000 domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
Verizon Wireless Offers iPad at Stores Nationwide on October 28
Verizon Wireless and Apple today announced that iPad will be available at over 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide beginning Thursday, October 28. Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles — all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot — for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, $729.99 for a 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, and $829.99 for a 64GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month. Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.
Using the iPad to Connect
The Wall Street Journal turns its attention to parents using iPad and iPad apps to educate and communicate with special needs children. Shannon Rosa, an advocate and writer whose nine-year-old son, Leo, has autism and uses an iPad says, “It’s portable and something he can carry, and yet it’s large enough to be accessible. There’s no cursor analogy he has to work through; it’s a direct connection.” Holly Gray, whose daughter, Caleigh, has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, uses an app that speaks the words associated with pictures she touches on the screen. Says Gray, “We’re not having to fight to prove to people that she is a smart little girl anymore, because it’s there once they see her using the iPad.”
iPhone Again Tops Smartphone Satisfaction Survey
CNET reports that for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Apple highest in customer satisfaction among smartphone manufacturers. The study showed that iPhone scored particularly well in ease of operation, operating system, features, and physical design.
Press InfoApple Premieres Movies on the iTunes Store in Japan
Apple today announced that movies are now available on the iTunes Store in Japan giving customers an incredible way to enjoy movies on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC, or with the new Apple TV on their HD TV. Starting today, there are over 1,000 movies to rent or buy in high definition and standard definition from major international film studios including 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures and top Japanese studios including Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc., Fuji TV, Kadakowa Pictures, Nikkatsu, Shochiku Company Limited and Toei Company Limited.
Apple & The Dentsu Group Bring iAds to Japan
Apple and The Dentsu Group today announced a partnership to expand Apple’s iAd mobile advertising network to Japan in early 2011. Dentsu will be responsible for the selling and creative execution of iAds in Japan, and Apple will host, target and deliver the iAds to its iPhone and iPod touch users. iAd was launched in the US in July and has emerged as a powerful new way for leading brands to reach the tens of millions of iPhone and iPod touch users, while providing a significant new revenue stream for developers.
Apple Launches Online Store in China
Apple today introduced the Apple Store in China (apple.com.cn), the easiest way to shop online for Apple products including the revolutionary iPhone 4 and the magical iPad. Apple’s online store in China features free shipping, free personalized engraving on any iPod or iPad, and the ability to custom configure any Mac with just a few clicks. The online Apple Store also offers a wide selection of third-party products and is the only place online to buy the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED.
Apple Reinvents Notebooks With New MacBook Air
Apple today unveiled an all new MacBook Air, the first of a next generation of notebooks which will replace mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid state flash storage.
Apple Introduces iLife ’11 With Major Upgrades to iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand
Apple today introduced iLife ’11, a major upgrade that gives Mac users even more great ways to create and share photos, movies and music. iPhoto ’11 has a whole new look, with stunning full screen modes for Faces, Places and Events. iMovie ’11 makes it easier than ever to edit videos and quickly transform them into fun theatrical trailers for easy posting online. GarageBand ’11 introduces new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs with Flex Time and Groove Matching. Free with every new Mac, iLife ’11 is available as a $49 upgrade for existing users.
Apple Gives Sneak Peek of Mac OS X Lion
Apple today gave a sneak peek of Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. Shipping next summer, Lion is inspired by many of iPad’s software innovations. Today’s sneak peek highlighted just a few of Lion’s features, including the Mac App Store℠, a new way to discover, install and automatically update desktop apps; Launchpad, a new home for all of your Mac apps; system-wide support for full screen apps; and Mission Control, which unifies Exposé, Dashboard, Spaces and full screen apps into an innovative new view of everything running on your Mac, and allows you to instantly navigate anywhere.
Apple Brings FaceTime to the Mac
Apple today announced the public beta of FaceTime for Mac, an entirely new application that allows Mac users to video call iPhone 4 and iPod touch users as well as other Macs. Featuring an easy to use interface, FaceTime for Mac automatically uses your Address Book contacts so there’s no need to create special buddy lists, and it works seamlessly with the built-in camera and mic on Mac notebooks, iMac and Apple LED Cinema Displays.
Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Record Mac, iPhone and iPad Sales
Highest Revenue and Earnings Ever
CUPERTINO, California—October 18, 2010—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter ended September 25, 2010. The Company posted record revenue of $20.34 billion and net quarterly profit of $4.31 billion, or $4.64 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $12.21 billion and net quarterly profit of $2.53 billion, or $2.77 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 36.9 percent compared to 41.8 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 57 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
Media Alert: FY 10 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call
WHAT: Apple FY 10 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call
Apple’s iPad Coming to AT&T Stores on October 28
DALLAS and CUPERTINO, California—October 14, 2010—AT&T and Apple® today announced that all three iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available at more than 2,200 AT&T Stores starting Thursday, October 28. AT&T will offer customers 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad, complete with Apple’s easy on-device activation and management. All iPad data plans are available without a term contract and include unlimited access to AT&T’s 23,000+ domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
Verizon Wireless Offers iPad at Stores Nationwide on October 28
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey and CUPERTINO, California—October 14, 2010—Verizon Wireless and Apple today announced that iPad will be available at over 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide beginning Thursday, October 28. Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month. In addition, Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.
iPhone 4 Available in China on September 25
Apple today announced that iPhone® 4 will be available to customers in China beginning Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. at Apple Retail Stores including the new Apple Store Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai and the new Apple Store Xidan Joy City in Beijing opening on the same day. iPhone 4 will also be available on Saturday at China Unicom retail stores for qualified buyers with a new two year contract.
Apple’s AirPrint Wireless Printing for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch Coming to Users in November
Apple® today announced that it is releasing a beta version of its AirPrint wireless printing for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to members of Apple’s iOS developer program today, and that AirPrint will be included in the free iOS 4.2 software update in November. AirPrint automatically finds printers on local networks and can print text, photos and graphics to them wirelessly over Wi-Fi without the need to install drivers or download software. HP’s existing and upcoming ePrint enabled printers will be the first to support printing direct from iOS devices.
iPad Wi-Fi Models Available in China on September 17
Apple today announced that the Wi-Fi models of its magical iPad will be available to customers in China from Apple Retail Stores, and select Apple Authorized Resellers, on Friday, September 17.
Statement by Apple on App Store Review Guidelines
The App Store℠ has revolutionized the way mobile applications are developed and distributed. With over 250,000 apps and 6.5 billion downloads, the App Store has become the world’s largest mobile application platform and App Store developers have earned over one billion dollars from the sales of their apps.
We are continually trying to make the App Store even better. We have listened to our developers and taken much of their feedback to heart. Based on their input, today we are making some important changes to our iOS Developer Program license in sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.9 to relax some restrictions we put in place earlier this year.
Ping Users Top One Million in First 48 Hours
Apple today announced that in less than 48 hours since its launch on Wednesday, more than one million users have joined Ping, its new social network for music which lets users follow their favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading.
Apple Premieres New Apple TV for Breakthrough Price of $99
Apple today announced the new Apple TV which offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of just $99. Apple TV users can choose from the largest online selection of HD movies to rent, including first run movies for just $4.99, and the largest online selection of HD TV show episodes to rent* from ABC, ABC Family, Fox, Disney Channel and BBC America for just 99 cents.
Apple Introduces iTunes 10 With Ping
Apple today introduced iTunes 10 with Ping, a new music-oriented social network for following your favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading. iTunes Ping lets you post your thoughts and opinions, your favorite albums and songs, the music you’ve downloaded from iTunes, plus view concert listings and tell your friends which concerts you plan to attend. iTunes 10 also features HD TV show rentals* for just 99 cents an episode and AirPlay wireless music playback.
Apple Unveils New iPod shuffle
Apple today announced the new redesigned iPod shuffle which features both clickable “ring” buttons and Apple’s innovative VoiceOver technology, enabling users to easily navigate their music and playlists without ever looking at their iPod shuffle. The new wearable iPod shuffle has an all-aluminum enclosure with a built-in clip and comes in five brilliant colors—silver, blue, green, orange and pink. With nearly 50 percent more battery life, the new iPod shuffle features over 15 hours of music playback on a single battery charge* and offers 2GB of storage for just $49.
Apple Reinvents iPod nano With Multi-Touch Interface
Apple today unveiled a completely redesigned iPod nano featuring Apple’s Multi-Touch interface that lets users navigate their music collection by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display. Nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation, the new iPod nano features a polished aluminum and glass enclosure with a built-in clip, making it instantly wearable. The new iPod nano features Genius Mixes, the ability to create and edit playlists, a built-in FM radio with live pause and up to 24 hours of music playback on a single battery charge.
Apple Introduces New iPod touch
Apple today announced the new iPod touch, packed with incredible new features including Apple’s stunning Retina display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center—all combined in the thinnest and lightest iPod touch ever. The new iPod touch features up to 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback on a single battery charge.
iTunes U Downloads Top 300 Million
Apple Updates Safari 5
Apple Updates iMac Line
Apple Unveils New Mac Pro With Up to 12 Processing Cores
Apple Unveils New 27-inch LED Cinema Display
iPhone 4 Arrives in 17 More Countries This Friday
Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
FY 10 Third Quarter Results Conference Call
Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4
iPhone 4 Sales Top 1.7 Million
Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4
Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days
Statement by Apple on iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
Apple Unveils All New Mac mini
New Apple Store App Makes Buying Apple Products Easier Than Ever
Apple Presents iPhone 4
Apple to Debut iAds on July 1
Apple Releases Safari 5
Apple Sells Two Million iPads in Less Than 60 Days
Steve Jobs to Kick Off Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2010 with Keynote Address on Monday, June 7
iPad Available in Nine More Countries on May 28
Apple Sells One Million iPads
Apple Premieres Movies on the iTunes Store in France
Apple Premieres Movies on the iTunes Store in Ireland
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Kicks Off June 7 in San Francisco
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Models Available in US on April 30
Apple announced that the Wi-Fi + 3G models of its magical iPad will be delivered to US customers who’ve pre-ordered on Friday, April 30, and will be available in Apple Retail Stores the same day starting at 5:00 p.m. iPad Wi-Fi models are available for purchase now at your favorite Apple Retail Store or from the Apple Online Store with free delivery to your door. Read more: apple.com/ipad
FY 10 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
Apple Media Advisory
Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line
Apple Previews iPhone OS 4
Apple Sells Over 300,000 iPads First Day
iPad Arrives This Saturday
Apple Director Jerome B. York Passes Away
iPad Available in US on April 3
iTunes Store Tops 10 Billion Songs Sold
Apple Releases Aperture 3
Apple Launches iPad
Apple Reports First Quarter Results
Media Alert: FY 10 First Quarter Results Conference Call
Apple’s 2010 Proxy Statement Now Online
Apple’s App Store Downloads Top Three Billion
Apple Countersues Nokia
Apple Store Upper West Side Opening on Saturday, November 14
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