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Leaked: Macbook Pro Case Images, Higher Resolution Photos

Confirming the release of Apple’s upcoming Macbook Pro, MacX.cn has posted a few higher resolution, leaked images of the notebook. Depicting a solid body made out of aluminum, the notebooks are set to be released at Apple’s notebook media event on Tuesday, October 14th.

These new images confirm some leaked case shots we saw last week. [...]

Violent Criminals Target Shiny Apple Products in Malicious Crimes

How could anyone forget the footage Macblogz released on June 20th, 2008, showing a young man being beaten on a public bus to hand over his first generation iPhone. As reported today, it appears violence over coveted Apple technology still exists and perhaps could be running rampant.

According to one report, a 62-year-old women in Annapolis, [...]

iTunes Faces Threat Over Possible Royalty Increase

Apple’s iTunes may be threatened as a ruling this week could force music retailers to pay publishers more money.

Feeling the recent pressure from the National Music Publishers Association, Washington D.C.’s Copyright Royalty Board is expected to make a decision this Thursday on increasing royalty rates paid to music publishers from songs purchased through online retailers [...]

App Store Rejection Letters Now Subject to NDA

According to recent claims, Apple has stuck a final nail in the coffin as even the App store rejection letters are subject to Apple’s NDA. So not only are you rejected after months of hard labor, but you are not even at liberty to tell anyone about your new found frustration.

In the wake of [...]

Apple Ships Tiny iPod nanos in Huge Boxes

Although Apple has been making a conscious effort to develop “Greener” business practices, its use of unnecessarily large shipping boxes for the tiny little iPod nano is rather disheartening.

As previously reported, Apple is going greener this year with the updated version of the iPod nano and touch, eliminating certain environmentally unfriendly materials for more earth [...]

Clever Runners Force Apple to Patent Nike+iPod Sensor and Shoes

In a recently published patent filed by Apple, only authorized garments would work with your Nike+iPod Sport Kit combination. The patent has been set in place to thwart runners and athletes from using non Nike branded garments, or placing the Nike+iPod sensor in other shoes, jackets or garments.

The patent was published in March of 2007 [...]

iFund Depleted to Less Than $70 Million

iPhone developers looking to get their hands on a slice of the iFund pie, may need to hurry as the KPCB money pit may be drying up faster than expected.

Announced in March of 2008, the iFund is a $100M investment initiative set in place to contribute finances to furthering application development for the iPhone [...]

Apple Developing Its Own iPhone Processors

Based on announcements by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, and previous speculation, P.A. Semi (the processor manufacturer that Apple acquired) has been assigned the task of developing a proprietary ARM processor for the next-gen iPhone.

According to the NY Times, Apple is indeed developing its own processors for use in the next iteration of the iPhone. [...]

Reminder: Win a New 16GB iPod Nano, Enter Our Caption Contest

Quick Reminder: We’re putting on a Caption Contest, and the winner will receive a brand new 16GB iPod nano in the color of their choice.
It’s extremely easy to enter the contest. Simply click here, check out the funny image, write a caption in the comments and the vote alongside everyone else.
The contest ends on Tuesday, [...]

Campaign 08: Keeping You Informed About the Upcoming Election

To those who said that the iPhone would never aid in determining tax rates, abortion rights, and universal health care: We introduce to you Campaign ‘08, one of few iPhone/iPod applications deemed politically minded.

While maintaining no political agenda, Campaign ‘08 can be used to “impress your friends and confound your enemies with your [...]

Greenpeace Gives the New Earth-Friendly iPod Line the Thumbs Up

Maybe Apple should consider changing their logo to a green apple?….Particularly after the announcement from Greenpeace that they are giving Apple’s refreshed line of iPods a “thumbs up”, even adding the item to the organization’s recyclable Christmas wish list.

On Greenpeace’s official web-blog, they state that “It’s great to see Apple dropping toxic chemicals like [...]

Memo to Apple: Let’s Keep those “Special Events” Coming

A recent article by Yahoo tech writer Christopher Null titled “Memo to Apple: Enough with the “special events,” reveals one man’s struggle to deal with Apple’s media consuming, hype inducing “special events” when releasing a new product.

Apparently Null is under the impression that members of the media, acolytes, and VIPs had been forced [...]

Apple Filing Shows Future Potential of Nike+iPod; GPS, Ads and Sensors

A new filing by Apple shows the future potential that Nike+iPod has. The 20 page filing explains how the system could be used for real-time performance feedback, providing status of athletic gear, and possibly utilizing core location features to determine your location and convey advertisements as you run by establishments.

Whether Nike builds this directly into [...]

All Existing iPod Classics to Get Genius Playlist Feature

According to Apple representatives, Apple will be releasing an update to update all existing iPod classics with the Genius Playlist option.

New from across the pond: Crave.cnet.cp.ul provided readers a glance at the new 120GB iPod Classic that was introduced at Apple’s event yesterday. Similar to the new iPod nano, the Classic will come [...]

Analyst: New iPod Line Will Lure 20M Windows Users Over Next Year

The iPod has become a staple within the Apple brand and with the new line made available yesterday, many Windows users are believed to make a conversion.

Video: Apple Debuts Two New Commercials: “Funnest” and “nano-chromatic”

Apple has begun airing two commercials for the 2nd generation iPod touch, and the 4th generation iPod nano, which were both unveiled by CEO Steve Jobs at yesterday’s “Let’s Rock” media event in San Francisco.

Encased in a thin contoured metal design, with a 3.5 inch wide screen glass display, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking, a [...]

Caption Contest: Win a Brand New 16GB iPod nano! You Pick the Color

Want to win a brand new 16GB iPod nano? Sure you do.

Well folks, it’s pretty easy to enter our Caption Contest below. Simply think of a funny quote, saying, comment, question, prayer, rant, etc., that is relevant to the image below and then collectively vote on the winner!
Please make sure and read through the rules [...]

Apple Announces New Premium In-Ear Headphones

Apple has long been criticized for the quality of the in-ear headphones that come prepackages with their iPods. Today, alongside a plethora of new iPods, Apple has announced a pair of premium in-ear speakers that will retail for $79.

They’ve got dual drivers (woofer + tweeter), a setup you don’t see until about the $200 mark [...]

Last Minute Leaks: New iPod nano Interface? iPod nano Colors and Specs?

A few last minute details have been emerging from both MacRumors and AppleInsider within just hours of Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event. iPod nanos are now expected to get size bumped from the current 4GB/8GB models to 8GB/16GB. Apple is also claimed to be releasing the nanos in 9 different colors for each model, [...]

The Excitement is Palpable; Getting Ready For Apple’s “Let’s Rock” Event

The anticipation is building as the moment that we have all been waiting for is rapidly approaching. Can you feel the excitement? We sure can, and wanted to let you know that we will be here bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ready to serve up the juiciest news and announcements about Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event beginning [...]