http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/contact/author/7702/Jeff Gamet/ en jeffg@macobserver.com Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmizuho_securities_starts_apple_coverage_with_635_target%2F&seed_title=Mizuho+Securities+Starts+Apple+Coverage+with+%24635+Target http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mizuho_securities_starts_apple_coverage_with_635_target/ Financial analyst Abhey Lamba started covering Apple for Mizuho Securities this week with a target price for the company’s stock at US$635, and a prediction that the Mac and iPhone maker’s earnings per share could hit $50 by the end of the fiscal year in September. Reports, Apple Stock Watch Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fforum_poll_are_you_planning_on_buying_a_new_ipad%2F&seed_title=Forum+Poll%3A+Are+You+Planning+on+Buying+a+New+iPad%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/forum_poll_are_you_planning_on_buying_a_new_ipad/ Sources are saying Apple will unveil the iPad 3 in early March and ship the new version of its multimedia tablet a week or so later. Are you planning on buying the new iPad when it ships? Take today’s TMO Forum poll and let us know. Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:35:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_scores_a_win_in_motorola_patent_fight%2F&seed_title=Apple+Scores+a+Win+in+Motorola+Patent+Fight http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_scores_a_win_in_motorola_patent_fight/ A German court ruled on Friday that Apple hasn’t infringed on a Motorola Mobility patent related to using mathematical equations in mobile communication. The ruling marks a change in the court’s pattern since it previously ruled that Apple is, in fact, violating two other Motorola Mobility wireless communication patents. News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:23:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_highlights_siri_in_two_new_iphone_4s_ads%2F&seed_title=Apple+Highlights+Siri+in+Two+New+iPhone+4S+Ads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_highlights_siri_in_two_new_iphone_4s_ads/ Apple rolled out two new iPhone 4S commercials Thursday evening, and like previous ads for the most recent version of the combo iPod and smartphone, both show off Siri voice control. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:10:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffbi_releases_steve_jobs_dossier_driven_deceptive%2F&seed_title=FBI+Releases+Steve+Jobs+Dossier%3A+Driven+%26amp%3B+Deceptive http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/fbi_releases_steve_jobs_dossier_driven_deceptive/ Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs was in the running for a presidential cabinet appointment under the first President Bush in 1991, and the FBI has released its background investigation file on the man. According to the people the agency interviewed, Mr. Jobs was driven, deceptive, and would be great for the job. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:52 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apple_the_trillion_dollar_company%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%2C+the+Trillion+Dollar+Company http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apple_the_trillion_dollar_company/ Apple’s market value keeps rising, and has even climbed up above Exxon Mobil to become the most valuable company in the world — at least on paper. Today one TMO forum reader is asking how long it will be before Apple becomes a trillion dollar company. Chime in and share your thoughts. Link, Hot Forum Topic Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:02:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fted_landau_discusses_macworldiworld_os_x_10.7.3_on_macnotables%2F&seed_title=Ted+Landau+Discusses+Macworld%7CiWorld%2C+OS+X+10.7.3+on+MacNotables http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ted_landau_discusses_macworldiworld_os_x_10.7.3_on_macnotables/ TMO columnist and popular author Ted Landau joined Chuck Joiner on the MacNotables podcast to talk about the recently completed Macworld|iWorld Conference along with issues some users are having after upgrading to OS X 10.7.3. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, Mac OS, Lion Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:31:01 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_planning_march_ipad_3_announcement%2F&seed_title=Apple+Planning+March+iPad+3+Announcement http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_planning_march_ipad_3_announcement/ Apple is apparently ramping up for an iPad 3 announcement event in the first week of March. News of the planned media event comes courtesy of unnamed sources who also say Apple will unveil the next generation multimedia tablet in San Francisco. News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:41:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsprint_activates_1.8m_iphones_40_are_new_customers%2F&seed_title=Sprint+Activates+1.8M+iPhones%2C+40%25+are+New+Customers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/sprint_activates_1.8m_iphones_40_are_new_customers/ Sprint activated 1.8 million iPhones during its fourth fiscal quarter or 2011, and some 40 percent of those activations were for new customers. News, iObserver, iPhone Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:13:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_email_app_feature_wish_list%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Email+App+Feature+Wish+List http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_email_app_feature_wish_list/ Apple’s Mail app offers loads of features for email users on the Mac, but it doesn’t offer every feature everyone wants — nor, it seems, does any other app. Today TMO readers are talking about email app features and what they want out of their apps. Link, Hot Forum Topic Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:08:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_to_eu_set_frand_licensing_standards%2F&seed_title=Apple+to+EU%3A+Set+FRAND+Licensing+Standards http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_to_eu_set_frand_licensing_standards/ Apple is hoping to convince the EU’s European Telecommunications Standards Institute to set guidelines for how patents that cover industry standards are licensed. In a letter to the organization, Apple’s legal team said that the lack of licensing standards has led to lawsuits that otherwise could’ve been prevented. News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:34:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsleeptracker_adds_analytics_support_for_the_mac%2F&seed_title=SleepTracker+Adds+Analytics+Support+for+the+Mac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/sleeptracker_adds_analytics_support_for_the_mac/ Innovative Sleep Solutions announced the immediate availability of SleepTracker Analytics for SleepTracker Elite users on Tuesday. The service lets SleepTracker Elite users upload their sleep data through a Mac-based app to the SleepTracker Analytics service. News, Product News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:04:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftidbits_stairways_software_intro_bookle_epub_reader_for_the_mac%2F&seed_title=TidBITS%2C+Stairways+Software+Intro+Bookle+ePub+Reader+for+the+Mac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tidbits_stairways_software_intro_bookle_epub_reader_for_the_mac/  TidBITS and Stairways Software launched Bookle on Monday. Bookle is an ePub reader app and ebook organizer for the Mac.  News, Product News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apples_product_placement_savvy%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Product+Placement+Savvy http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apples_product_placement_savvy/ Apple gear shows up regularly in movies and TV shows, and that’s quite likely by design. Today TMO readers are talking about Apple’s product placement and how the company has successfully managed to get its gear in front of viewing audiences. Link, Hot Forum Topic Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:11:44 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_siri_makes_a_quarter_of_wolfram_alphas_searches%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Siri+Makes+a+Quarter+of+Wolfram+Alpha%26%238217%3Bs+Searches http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_siri_makes_a_quarter_of_wolfram_alphas_searches/ Siri, the new voice control feature on the iPhone 4S, accounts for about a quarter of all searches on Wolfram Alpha. The online search service takes a different approach to fact finding by referencing its own database instead of scouring the Internet for results, and has proven popular with students and researchers. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:39:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_to_developers_dont_game_app_store_rankings%2F&seed_title=Apple+to+Developers%3A+Don%26%238217%3Bt+Game+App+Store+Rankings http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_to_developers_dont_game_app_store_rankings/ Apple is giving iOS and Mac app developers a reminder that it doesn’t look kindly on attempts at manipulating the App Store ranking system. Developers that don’t heed the company’s warning could lose their Apple Developer Program membership. News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:43:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbest_buy_survey_fires_up_apple_television_dreamers%2F&seed_title=Best+Buy+Survey+Fires+Up+Apple+Television+Dreamers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/best_buy_survey_fires_up_apple_television_dreamers/ A recent Best Buy customer survey asked how shoppers felt about the features of a new Apple-branded television, raising speculation about whether or not the fabled device really is about to hit store shelves. News Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:39 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_speculation_the_future_of_ios_competition%2F&seed_title=Reader+Speculation%3A+The+Future+of+iOS+Competition http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_speculation_the_future_of_ios_competition/ RIM’s Blackberry is on the decline, Android OS is going strong, and Windows for mobile devices may have staying power. Today TMO readers are talking about competition for iOS and iPhone, and what the future may hold for the companies hoping to lure customers away from Apple. Link, Hot Forum Topic Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhtc_blames_iphone_for_declining_smartphone_sales%2F&seed_title=HTC+Blames+iPhone+for+Declining+Smartphone+Sales http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/htc_blames_iphone_for_declining_smartphone_sales/ Android smartphone maker HTC’s fourth quarter profits dropped 26 percent, and the company is blaming competition from Apple’s iPhone for the decline. The company is also warning that the current quarter’s revenue could dip another 36 percent, too, thanks to Apple’s combination iPod and smartphone. News, iObserver, iPhone Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28:56 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_yanks_knock_off_games_from_app_store%2F&seed_title=Apple+Yanks+Knock+Off+Games+from+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_yanks_knock_off_games_from_app_store/ Apple ruined one iOS developer’s day by pulling his titles from the App Store over claims that they were knock offs of popular games. Anton Sinelnikov’s long list of apps included titles like Angry Ninja Birds, Temple Jump, Numbers with Friends, and many more with names that are strikingly similar to other popular apps. News, iObserver, App Store Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:42:37 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_addresses_ibooks_textbook_issues_with_app_update%2F&seed_title=Apple+Addresses+iBooks+Textbook+Issues+with+App+Update http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_addresses_ibooks_textbook_issues_with_app_update/ Apple released iBooks 2.0.1 for the iPhone and iPad on Friday to address a problem where some iBooks textbooks failed to open. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:27:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_rolls_out_updated_snow_leopard_security_fix%2F&seed_title=Apple+Rolls+Out+Updated+Snow+Leopard+Security+Fix http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_rolls_out_updated_snow_leopard_security_fix/ Apple released Security Update 2012-001 version 1.1 late on Friday for Snow Leopard users. The new version of security update replaces the one Apple released on Wednesday, and the cryptic release notes only state that it is “recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X,” although it seems likely it actually fixes odd errors some Snow Leopard users were experiencing after installing the version. News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:08:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_overturns_german_injunction_resumes_iphone_sales%2F&seed_title=Germany+Overturns+Injunction%2C+Apple+Resumes+iPhone+Sales http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_overturns_german_injunction_resumes_iphone_sales/ In what’s turning out to be a day dominated by new of Apple and Motorola’s patent fight, Apple has managed to get an injunction suspended that had blocked the sale of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 with 3G support in Germany. Apple pulled the devices from its online store in Germany earlier in the day to comply with the injunction. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apple_iphones_nfc%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%2C+iPhones+%26amp%3B+NFC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apple_iphones_nfc/ Apple hasn’t jumped onboard with wireless NFC credit card payment support with the iPhone yet, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t planning on adding the feature in future models. Today TMO readers are talking about how Apple could implement NFC and credit card payment support with the iPhone and how Siri voice control could fit into those plans, too. Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:25:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgerman_court_gives_motorola_icloud_injunction%2F&seed_title=German+Court+Gives+Motorola+iCloud+Injunction http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/german_court_gives_motorola_icloud_injunction/ The Mannheim Regional Court in Germany ruled on Friday that the push email service in iCloud and MobileMe infringes on Motorola Mobility patents and awarded the company an injunction blocking Apple from using the feature, as well as blocking any devices that take advantage of the feature. Assuming Motorola chooses to act on the injunction, Apple would have to stop offering push email service through iCloud and MobileMe in Germany. News, iObserver, iCloud Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:47:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmotorola_ruling_halts_some_iphone_sales_in_germany%2F&seed_title=Motorola+Ruling+Halts+Some+iPhone+Sales+in+Germany http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/motorola_ruling_halts_some_iphone_sales_in_germany/ Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 through its online store in Germany following a ruling that the company is violating wireless communication patents owned by Motorola. Apple’s online store also stopped sales of the iPad 2 with 3G support. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:02:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Favid_releases_video_editor_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Avid+Releases+Video+Editor+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/avid_releases_video_editor_for_ipad/ Avid released its Avid Studio video editing app for the iPad on Thursday. Along with video editing, the app includes animation support along with several effects. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_iphone_5_coming_in_june_at_wwdc%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+iPhone+5+Coming+in+June+at+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_iphone_5_coming_in_june_at_wwdc/ Apple may be planning on introducing the iPhone5 during its annual World Wide Developer Conference this year, according to Daiwa Securities. The firm goes on to say that Apple will host the event in June even though an official announcement hasn’t been made yet. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:22:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fxbox_live_marketing_boss_joins_apples_app_store_team%2F&seed_title=Xbox+Live+Marketing+Boss+Joins+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+App+Store+Team http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/xbox_live_marketing_boss_joins_apples_app_store_team/ Former Xbox Live marketing manager Robin Burrowes in now on Apple’s payroll heading up marketing for the App Store in Europe. His involvement in Microsoft’s gaming platform has raised speculation that Apple is ready to make a stronger push into the mobile gaming market. News Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:52:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_upgrading_mac_ram_beyond_spec%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Upgrading+Mac+RAM+Beyond+Spec http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_upgrading_mac_ram_beyond_spec/ Apple’s product documentation states just how much RAM each Mac model can use, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t install more memory than the computer officially supports. Today TMO readers are talking about bumping the Mac’s RAM above Apple’s listed limits. Link, Hot Forum Topic Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:03:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjumsoft_intros_ibooks_author_themes%2F&seed_title=Jumsoft+Intros+iBooks+Author+Themes http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jumsoft_intros_ibooks_author_themes/ Jumsoft announced the immediate availability of Book Palette 1.0 on Thursday. Book Palette is a collection of templates for Apple’s new iBooks Author interactive book layout application for the Mac. News, Product News Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:14 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Frumors_claim_strange_apple_event_in_february%2F&seed_title=Rumors+Claim+Strange+Apple+Event+in+February http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rumors_claim_strange_apple_event_in_february/ As if rumors of pending iPad and iPhone refreshes aren’t enough, a new rumor claims that Apple is planning a media event for early February. Instead of calling the even “special,” however, this event is being called “strange.” News, Rumor Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:54:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_apple_shopping_for_tv_parts%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+Apple+Shopping+for+TV+Parts http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_apple_shopping_for_tv_parts/ Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster says Apple is currently negotiating with what he called a major television component supplier for parts for its rumored Apple TV, not to be confused with the AppleTV set top media player. News Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:25:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apple_in_the_enterprise_market%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple+in+the+Enterprise+Market http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apple_in_the_enterprise_market/ The popularity of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac has been helping Apple make a slow but steady push into the enterprise market. Today TMO readers are talking about Apple beyond the consumer market and whether or not the company is making a serious push into the enterprise world. Link, Hot Forum Topic Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:56:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_appeals_chinas_ipad_trademark_rejection%2F&seed_title=Apple+Appeals+China%26%238217%3Bs+iPad+Trademark+Rejection http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_appeals_chinas_ipad_trademark_rejection/ Apple has filed an appeal with the courts in China in hopes of overturning a December ruling that gave the iPad trademark to display maker Proview Technology. The court ruled against Apple after Proview claimed it hadn’t been involved in the negotiations to transfer the iPad name rights when Apple arranged the deal in 2010. News, iObserver, iPad Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:19:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Feu_investigating_samsung_for_patent_abuse%2F&seed_title=EU+Investigating+Samsung+for+Patent+Abuse http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/eu_investigating_samsung_for_patent_abuse/ The European Commission has launched an investigation into Samsung to determine whether or not the electronics maker is engaging in antitrust-related activities by using its patents to try to control the mobile device market throughout Europe. News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:42:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmotion_update_improves_animation_keyframing_more%2F&seed_title=Motion+Update+Improves+Animation+Keyframing%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/motion_update_improves_animation_keyframing_more/ Along with Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3, Apple released Motion 5.0.2 on Tuesday. The update for the video animation, transition and titling application added the ability to automatically add animation keyframes when recording is disabled. News, Product News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:16:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgermany_upholds_galaxy_tab_10.1_tablet_ban%2F&seed_title=Germany+Upholds+Galaxy+Tab+10.1+Tablet+Ban http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/germany_upholds_galaxy_tab_10.1_tablet_ban/ Samsung took another kick in the pants on Tuesday when a German court ruled to uphold a sales ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablets. Unlike the original appeals court ruling that banned the tablets because they matched the design of Apple’s iPad too closely, the higher court based its ruling on German unfair competition laws. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:44:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apple_as_an_investment%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple+as+an+Investment http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apple_as_an_investment/ It’s no secret that Apple’s stock is on the rise. Apple even closed on Monday as the most valuable company in the world. Today TMO readers are talking about their investments and why Apple is on the list. Link, Hot Forum Topic Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:04:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_new_retail_vp_john_browett%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+New+Retail+VP%3A+John+Browett http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_new_retail_vp_john_browett/ Apple officially has a new senior vice president of Retail as of Tuesday with the company’s announcement that it hired Dixons Retail CEO John Browett to fill the slot. Ron Johnson had held the position until he left to be CEO of JC Penney. News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:17:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_stock_closes_at_new_high_most_valuable_company_again%2F&seed_title=Apple+Stock+Closes+at+New+High%2C+Most+Valuable+Company+Again http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_stock_closes_at_new_high_most_valuable_company_again/ Apple’s stock ended the day on Monday at US$453.01, a new all time high for the company and pushing its market cap up over Exxon Mobil to be the world’s most valuable company again. The previous closing high for Apple came only days ago when it wrapped up on Friday at $447.28. Reports, Apple Stock Watch Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:44:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_china_iphone_sales_may_top_40m_in_2013%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+China+iPhone+Sales+May+Top+40M+in+2013 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_china_iphone_sales_may_top_40m_in_2013/ Apple could sell as many as 40 million iPhones in China alone in 2013, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty. Part of that sales figure assumes Apple will add China Telecom and China Mobile to its partner list, Currently, China Unicom is Apple’s only iPhone partner in the country. News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch, iObserver, iPhone Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:41:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apples_stock_push_to_500%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Stock+Push+to+%24500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apples_stock_push_to_500/ Apple’s stock has been consistently on the rise for some time, and currently is hovering around the US$450 mark. Today TMO readers are talking about Apple’s stock price and debating when the company may hit the $500 mark. Link, Hot Forum Topic Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:53:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_money_buys_wisconsin_schools_ipads%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+Money+Buys+Wisconsin+Schools+iPads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_money_buys_wisconsin_schools_ipads/ The Madison school district in Wisconsin is buying 1,400 iPads for its classrooms, and the cash to land the deal is coming from a settlement with Microsoft. The district is starting by distributing 600 iPads among students and teachers and plans to add another 800 iPads by next fall. News, iObserver, iPad Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_guides_lower_for_q2_2012_but_with_reasons%2F&seed_title=Apple+Guides+Lower+for+Q2+2012%2C+but+with+Reasons http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_guides_lower_for_q2_2012_but_with_reasons/ Apple is offering lower guidance than expected for its second fiscal quarter of 2012, which raised questions from analysts during the company’s first fiscal quarter earnings report on Tuesday. CFO Peter Oppenheimer, however, was ready and offered up a list of reasons why Apple’s second quarter guidance isn’t as aggressive as anticipated. Reports, Apple Stock Watch Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:24:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_q1_2012_97.6b_in_the_bank%2F&seed_title=Apple+Q1+2012%3A+%2497.6B+in+the+Bank http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_q1_2012_97.6b_in_the_bank/ Apple’s cash on hand at the end of its first fiscal quarter of 2012 was US$97.6 billion, up about $16 billion from the third fiscal quarter of 2012. CFO Peter Oppenheimer shared those figures during the company’s first fiscal quarter earnings report Tuesday afternoon. Reports, Apple Stock Watch Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:27:20 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_q1_2012_revenue_tops_46b%2F&seed_title=Apple+Q1+2012+Revenue+Tops+%2446B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_q1_2012_revenue_tops_46b/ Apple’s figures for its first fiscal quarter of 2012 are out, and with US$46.33 billion in revenue the company came in above analyst expectations. Profits for the quarter came in at $13.06 billion, or $13.87 per diluted share, and Mac, iPhone and iPad numbers were up year over year. Reports, Apple Stock Watch Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:52:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_computer_birthday_the_mac_at_27%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Computer+Birthday%3A+The+Mac+at+28 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_computer_birthday_the_mac_at_27/ Apple unveiled the first Macintosh computer on January 24, 1984, and 28 years later the company’s little all-in-one computer is still going strong. News Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:20:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffantastical_improves_repeating_events_more%2F&seed_title=Fantastical+Improves+Repeating+Events%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/fantastical_improves_repeating_events_more/ Flexibits announced the immediate availability of Fantastical 1.2 on Tuesday. The update for the iCal event creation and viewing utility for the Mac improved repeating event entry support, and added full localization for French German Italian and Spanish. News, Product News Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:09:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F7702&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_holiday_season_tablet_growth%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Holiday+Season+Tablet+Growth http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_holiday_season_tablet_growth/ A recent Pew report said that the number of tablet devices doubled over the holiday season, and the research included ebook readers in those numbers. Today TMO readers are talking about the increase in tablet users and what impact they see Amazon’s Kindle having on the iPad. Link, Hot Forum Topic Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:07:04 -0500