Archives for January 2009

January, 16th January 2009

• PDF2ID 2 Adds InDesign CS4 Support

  Recosoft announced the immediate availability of PDF2ID 2.0 on Friday. The new version of the PDF file conversion tool added…

January, 15th January 2009

• Apple Gains U.S. Market Share Year-Over-Year in Q4 [Update]

  Apple Inc. managed to sell more Macs in the December quarter of 2008 than it did in the same period…

• Legends of Zork Brings Zork Franchise to Browser MMO

  Jolt Online Gaming announced Thursday Legends of Zork, a new iteration that brings the Zork franchise to the world of…

• Shares in AAPL Shrug Off Early Losses, Analysts Mixed

  Trading in shares of Apple Inc.  rebounded off their opening lows in mid-afternoon trading Thursday, trading as of this writing…

• Thoughts on the Future of Macworld Conference & Expo

  Now that Apple has pulled out of the Macworld Conference and Expo, many people are thinking about how this valuable…

• Analyst: Jobs Absence a Trial Period for Cook

  Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed on Wednesday that he is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons, but…

• Did Apple Lie About Jobs’s Health

  Today TMO readers are reacting to the news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is temporarily stepping down and they are…

• Analyst: Apple Strategy to Stay Intact

  Apple CEO Steve Jobs may have announced that he is temporarily stepping down as company CEO, but UBS analyst Maynard…

• Manhattan Portage Launches Four New Laptop Bags

  Computing accessory provider Manhattan Portage debuted four new laptop bags on Thursday, the DJ Deluxe, the Laptop Tote, the Ballistic Briefcase and the Wallstreeter.

• TMO’s Editor Choice Awards for 2009

  The Mac Observer is pleased to announce the recipients of our Editors' Choice Awards from Macworld Expo 2009. We chose…

• iWork ‘09 is Evolutionary, not Revolutionary - and Great

  Apple has often chosen to release new software that seems limited, but is strong on a new way of doing…

• Jobs Stepdown Could Lead to Lawsuits

  When Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that he was temporarily stepping down for health reasons, he may have unintentionally set…

• NY Times: Jobs Doesn’t Have Cancer

  Apple CEO Steve Jobs surprised investors and customers on Wednesday when he announced that he is taking a temporary leave…

• Steve Jobs Should Step Down from Apple

  Steve Jobs should step down as CEO and quit.  It would be the best thing he could do for himself…

January, 14th January 2009

• Trading in Apple Stock Resume, AAPL Down 7.1%

  Trading in shares of Apple's stock are set to resume at 5:00 PM EST, following a halt in the trading…

• Steve Jobs Steps Down on Medical Leave Until June, Share Trading Halted [Update]

  In a stunning move, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced late on Wednesday that he was stepping down as CEO on…

• Apple Spanks Wired Over Hackintosh Video

  Wired received an unexpected wake up call on Wednesday when Apple contacted the publication with a request that it pull…

• Macworld Expo Blog Bits (Part 3)

  Here's the final installment in my series of columns about last week's Macworld Expo. It looks at products that amount…

• Georgetown Apple Store Shot Down

  Apple has hit yet another roadblock in its plans to open a retail store in Washington D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood now…

• Apple Mini DisplayPort to Join Standard

  Apple's Mini DisplayPort video connector is set to become part of the DisplayPort 1.2 standard, making it easier for other…

• Analyst: iPhone Sales Slow, 4GB Model Coming

  UBS analyst Maynard Um expects Apple's iPhone 3G shipments for the quarter may fall below his 5 million unit estimate,…

• EdgeRift Unveils AllSecure

  EdgeRift announced the immediate availability of AllSecure 1.0 on Wednesday. AllSecure is an encrypted personal information and password management application.

January, 13th January 2009

• Yahoo! Taps Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz to Replace Yang

  Yahoo! officially entered a new era Tuesday when it announced the selection of former Autodesk CEO and current Executive Chairman…

• Analyst Lowers Estimates, Maintains Buy Rating on AAPL

  Citigroup analyst Richard Gartner lowered both his estimates and share price target for Apple Inc. Tuesday, but maintained a "Buy"…

• Macworld Expo Blog Bits (Part 2)

  Here is the second installment of my notes and observations gathered over the course of the 5 days of Macworld…

• Cartoon Network Ships FusionFall MMO

  Cartoon Network on Tuesday announced the Wednesday release of FusionFall, a massively multiplayer online game aimed at kids and starring…

• Open Source Software Engineer Reports Vulnerability in Safari RSS Feeds

  In a post to his blog on Sunday, open source software engineer Brian Mastenbrook stated he's located a vulnerability in the Safari…

• Citi Cuts AAPL Expectations, Keeps ‘Buy’ Rating

  Citi analyst Richard Gardner on Tuesday retained his "Buy" rating on the stock but revised his forward-looking expectations for Apple,…

• Mac OS X System Security in Depth, Part I

  Mac OS X system security is a complex subject. The issue is made more complex by the contrast between a…

• Mac Geek Gab #187: BusyCal, Virtual Box, and Extending Wireless Limits

  Back from Macworld Expo, John and Dave have a relatively "normal" show for you this week.  First they cover a…

January, 12th January 2009

• Apple Extends Relationship with LG with 5 Year Display Contract

  Apple Inc. has broadened its relationship with LG Display with a new five year contract with the company to supply…

• AmTech Maintains Neutral Rating on AAPL, Cites Economic Worries

  Apple faces potential pressure in 2009 from the economy, and that could include lower margins, slower market share gains, and…

• Macworld Expo Blog Bits (Part 1)

  Macworld Expo may be over, but I am still sitting with a collection of notes and observations gathered over the…

• Apple Sets Q1 Earnings Announcement for January 21st

  Apple Inc. announced Monday that it would release its earnings results for its fiscal first quarter of 2009 on Wednesday,…

• Commission Rep: Proposed Apple Storefront ‘Too Much Like a Billboard’

  Apple, which is no stranger to conflicts with city planning commissions, has been told that the design for its proposed…

• Troll Touch Brings its Touchscreen to Apple’s Cinema Display

  Troll Touch on Monday said that its touchscreen technology is now available for Apple's 24-inch LED Cinema Display. The system,…

January, 10th January 2009

• Mac Geek Gab #186: Cool Stuff Found at Macworld Expo, Live From The Show Floor

  Live again from the podcast stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, John and Dave talk about the coolest stuff…

January, 09th January 2009

• First Time: Two Sides To Macworld

  I've discovered that there are two sides to Macworld conferences, one were hordes of people crowd around vendor booths, the…

• Cirque du Mac 6.0 with the Macworld All Star Band!

  The Macworld All Star Band rocks Cirque du Mac 6.0, presented by TMO, Back Beat Media, and our awesome sponsors!…

• It’s About Time Products Shows Switcher and iPhone 3G Training Applications

  It's About Time Products is showing their It's About Time to Learn the Switch to Mac and It's About Time to…

• ApiMac Releases Protect Files 1.0 Security Utility

  Software developer ApiMac on Friday introduced Protect Files 1.0, a file and folder encryption application that allows users to create…

• Macworld Photo Gallery: Day 3 - Mac Art, Music, More

  John F. Braun offers up his third tour of the show floor for Macworld 2009.  Today we see Mac art,…

• launch2net 1.8.8 Adds ZTE Modem Support

  nova media announced the immediate availability of launch2net 1.8.8 on Friday. The update for the mobile Internet connection application added…

• Optical Illusions and Glossy Displays

  I have a theory, now, that the reason some people don't object to the glossy screen on modern displays, including…

• Apple Launches iLife ‘09 Up-to-Date Program

  Apple introduced its iLife '09 Hardware Up-to-Date Program during Macworld Expo 2009. The program lets users that purchase a new…

• A Perspective on Mac OS X Security from an Expert

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Macworld is a great place to sit down with a representative from a well-known company and acquire…

January, 08th January 2009

• Orbicule Announces Undercover 3 with Location Technology

  At this week's Macworld Expo, Orbicule demonstrated Undercover 3, the newest version of the Mac anti-theft product.

• TOM BIHN, Waterfield Designs Release 17” Unibody MacBook Pro Notebook Cases

  Accessory designer TOM BIHN on Thursday announced no less than nine new backpacks, messenger bags and briefcases for Apple's 17" unibody MacBook…

• Targus Shows File Share Cable for Mac

  SAN FRANCISCO -- At this week's Macworld Expo, Targus was showing the Targus File Share Cable for Mac. The product…

• Blackmagic Demonstrates Video Recorder

  Blackmagic Design was showing their Blackmagic Video Recorder at this week's Macworld Expo. The device has a USB connector on one…