Google has not ruled out releasing a Macintosh version of its Desktop Search program that creates an index of the files on a user's own computer, a company spokesman told the Mac Observer, despite Apple planning on making similar functionality available in the next update to Mac OS X early next year.
Enthused Fans Pack San Jose Apple Mini Store Opening (UPDATED WITH PHOTOS)
Some 200 Mac fans showed up Saturday for one of six openings of Apple's new mini retail stores across the U.S. Crowds began to gather some two hours before the opening of the Oakridge store to be one of the first to get a free opening event T-shirt, and see first hand Apple's smaller consumer retail strategy.
Analysts Expect Rosey 4Q Apple Earnings, But What About Mac?
Analysts expect Apple to post strong fiscal fourth-quarter profit when it reports earnings later Wednesday. Strong iPod sales are expected to be part of the rosey picture, but analysts want more direction on the health of the Macintosh computer line, which continues to lose ground in the personal computer market.
New Owners of Dantz "Committed" to Mac Market With Retrospect
The new owners of back-up software maker Dantz Development Corp. are "committed" to continuing development and sale of its three Retrospect software products for Mac, company executives told The Mac Observer Tuesday.
Apple Dominates MP3 Market in Units Sold 5 to 1, Data Shows
Apple's iPod and iPod mini continued their domination of the U.S. portable music player market in August in terms of actual units shipped by a margin of five to one, new data shows.
Service Pack 1 for Office 2004 Fixes Security, Bug Issues
The Macintosh Business Unit of Microsoft announced Tuesday the release of Service Pack 1 for Office 2004 for Mac OS X that addresses potential security issues and a variety of bugs.
Despite Apple’s Popularity, Survey Says Holiday PC Sales to be Lackluster
A new poll finds a little less than a quarter of Americans will buy a PC for the holidays. That could spell trouble for Apple Computer and other PC makers who count on Christmas sales for almost one-third of their annual business.
Real Fixes Security Hole In RealPlayer 10 for Mac, Company Confirms
RealNetworks has confirmed to The Mac Observer (TMO) that a security hole in RealPlayer 10 for Mac has been fixed in the final version of the product, and only affected earlier beta versions
RealPlayer 10 for Mac OS X to Debut Next Week
RealNetworks will announce next week the much anticipated upgrade to RealPlayer for OS X with a multitude of new features including an integrated Web browser, Rendezvous support and QuickTime playback at full screen, The Mac Observer has learned exclusively
Contract Length Was Barrier to iTMS Deal, Music Indie Group Says
The Association of Independent Music (AIM), representing Europe's independent labels, confirmed for late on Tuesday that a disagreement over the length of a contract to sell their artists music was the main reason Apple Computer launched its iTunes Music Store in Great Britain, France and Germany Tuesday without a majority of music from smaller groups and artists
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