What's behind Apple's decision to require sandboxing in OS X apps? It is not a far stretch to consider that this shift in approach might have a connection to Apple's long-term plans to make iCloud the center of their strategy for the next decade.…
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The iPad isn’t a PC — so let’s not count it that way
Apple doesn't count iPads as laptops when they sell them, or when they account for them to shareholders. And we don't use iPads the same way as PCs. So why are we throwing them in the same basket?…
Read MoreMacworld | iWorld 2012 highlights for general Apple users
We've already talked about some key highlights from the Macworld | iWorld 2012 show, particularly from the prosumer and developer angles. But my focus here is on those products average Apple users might be interested in, for both Mac and iOS devices.…
Read MoreMacworld | iWorld 2012 highlights for home theater nuts and audiophiles
One of the trends I saw on the floor at Macworld | iWorld 2012 is an increasing number of companies producing high-end audio and home theater equipment to use with your Mac and/or iOS devices. Here are some standouts from the show floor.…
Read MoreWhat Wall Street is saying about Apple’s record quarter
Apple's record quarter is prompting a lot of analysts and Wall Street watchers to up their estimates for the stock's performance. A slew of investor notes released Wednesday suggest few believe Apple's fortunes have reached their apex. Investors seem to agree, as Apple's stock opened strong.…
Read MoreMac 101: Breathe new life into your Mac with a memory upgrade
Every time new Macs come along, people inevitably get the itch to upgrade. There are no new ones on the immediate horizon, but that new computer experience might be available for a lot less money, if your Mac is eligible for a simple, DIY memory upgrade.…
Read MoreApple takes the semiconductor spending crown as mobiles trump PCs
Apple spent the most on semiconductors in 2011, beating out Samsung and HP to take the crown. HP dropped from the top spot, thanks to overall weakness in the PC market, while Apple soared upward on the rising tide of smartphones, tablets and the MacBook Air.…
Read MoreApple unveils iBooks Author, a Mac app for easy interactive e-book authoring
Apple's Roger Rosner, Apple VP of productivity software, showed off Apple's new iBooks Author on Thursday at Apple's special media event in NYC. iBooks author is a Mac app that provides tools to help anyone publish interactive digital books, complete with rich media features.…
Read MoreDoes Apple owe anything to customers whose goods are stolen?
Is Apple responsible for thefts of its products that happen after a user takes possession? I'm inclined to answer with a resounding "no," but that's not how everyone feels, according to a recently concluded lawsuit by a Toronto-based lawyer.…
Read MoreApple’s enterprise inroads extend to GE, local governments
Apple is making strides with enterprise customers, according to a lot of recent surveys, but how does that look on the ground? Two recent examples include a program that's bringing Macs to corporate heavyweight General Electric, and the ongoing rollout of iPads among local governments.…
Read MoreiOS and Mac developer conferences to check out in 2012
CES and Macworld are hogging the event spotlight right now, but what about events for developers? Last year's WWDC sold out quick, and this year's probably will too, so you may want to plan on alternate conference and training opportunities in 2012. Here's a list.…
Read MoreiPad 3 event reportedly on the horizon
Apple is only weeks away from hosting a special iPad event, according to sources speaking to Japanese blog Macotakara Tuesday. The sources claim we'll see the iPad 3 and iOS 5.1 put on public display as early as the beginning of February.…
Read MoreMac 101: Tips for getting more out of your Apple Remote
It might seem like the small Apple Remote that used to come with new Macs is a one-trick pony for controlling iTunes or DVD playback, but there are actually some hidden ways to use it. Here are a few that may surprise you.…
Read MoreTouch typist’s dream keyboard comes to the Mac
Apple users who also type like the wind are in luck: Das Keyboard took the wrapper off a version of its impressive mechanical switch keyboard that's designed for Macs. In addition to tactile feedback, the Das Keyboard for Mac offers special keys designed for Apple machines.…
Read MoreAnalyst’s supplier checks suggest Apple sales gaining steam
In a new research note to clients, Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White noted December was a record month for his "Apple Barometer": an index of sales at Apple's Asian suppliers. It's an unusual bump in a month when orders at Apple's suppliers typically fall off.…
Read MoreHands on with OnLive Desktop: Windows works surprisingly well on the iPad
Sometimes Windows is just what the doctor ordered, and with OnLive's new Desktop app for iPad, I suspect it'll be the prescription I'm looking for much more often. Here's a look at what the fresh new Windows virtualization app for iPad offers.…
Read MoreIntel talking to Apple about mobile chips, but Apple probably isn’t listening
The big buzz out of CES on Thursday is that Intel has been "talking" to Apple, among other manufacturers, about using its new line of Medfield chips in upcoming mobile devices. But the discussions are clearly very preliminary, and Apple has good reason to remain aloof.…
Read More6 ways to give your Mac a thorough New Year’s cleaning
Although it’s still winter, now is the time to do some spring cleaning on your Mac to help it run more efficient and reliably. Here are six simple steps to take that will get your Mac sparkly clean and running like new.…
Read MoreApple is right where it needs to be at CES
Apple is at CES despite not having an official exhibiting presence at the show, according to a new report. More than 250 employees are reportedly registered to attend the show, which makes perfect sense if Apple wants to check out the competition without showing its hand.…
Read MoreApple confirms acquisition of Israel’s Anobit
Apple has finally confirmed its purchase of Israel-based Anobit, a company that makes digital signal processing tech to improve the performance of NAND flash used in the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air among other devices. It could help Apple extend its NAND flash empire further still.…
Read MoreMacBook Air shipments jump as notebooks plummet overall
Apple's MacBook Air continues to be a hot seller according to the latest sales estimates coming out of Apple's supply chain. Shipments of the ultra-slim notebook were up to 1.2 million units in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011, up from 1 million the quarter before.…
Read More2012: the year of Thunderbolt
Apple got an early start on outfitting its Mac computers with Intel's Thunderbolt technology. Now, almost a year later, a rush of accessories at CES indicate this might be the year average users start to get some real benefit from having Thunderbolt on board.…
Read MoreBiz spending on Macs, iPads could hit $19B in 2012
BYOD policies aren't the only reasons Apple products' presence are growing at your office. Corporate IT departments are more and more buying Macs and iPads for employees to use. That's according to a new report from analyst firm Forrester published Friday.…
Read MoreApple code reveals quad-core iPhones, iPads could come soon
Apple might have quad-core iPhone and iPad devices coming in 2012, according to some code discovered deep in Apple's iOS 5.1 pre-release software on Friday. This discovery adds fuel to the fire surrounding rumors the iPad 3 will boast a quad-core A6 processor.…
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