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Apple posts details for Q4 results conference call 
Apple has published details and a reminder of its fourth-quarter results announcement, still scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st. The conference call will begin at 2PM Pacific time (5PM Eastern), and while only investors, analysts and/or members of the press will be able to dial in directly, a live stream will be open to the public through a special Apple website. Listening in will require a min...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Apple has published details and a reminder of its fourth-quarter results announcement, still scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st. The conference call will begin at 2PM Pacific time (5PM Eastern), and while only investors, analysts and/or members of the press will be able to dial in directly, a live stream will be open to the public through a special Apple website. Listening in will require a min...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Sony Ericsson units drop, losses widen
Sony Ericsson highlighted the mounting problems for incumbent phone makers on Friday with news of its summer quarter results. The carrier shipped a total of 25.7 million phones in the period, which ended in September; the figure is a slight 5.3 percent boost to its numbers from the spring but a slight loss from the same season a year earlier, dipping from 25.9 million phones in summer 2007....MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Sony Ericsson highlighted the mounting problems for incumbent phone makers on Friday with news of its summer quarter results. The carrier shipped a total of 25.7 million phones in the period, which ended in September; the figure is a slight 5.3 percent boost to its numbers from the spring but a slight loss from the same season a year earlier, dipping from 25.9 million phones in summer 2007....MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Review: iSkin ProTouch and ProTouch FX Keyboard Skins
Keyboards, among the most abused computer peripherals, take the brunt of our frustrations when we lose data and share our spilled drinks. As such, keyboards typically have a higher failure rate than other peripherals. While the iSkin keyboard covers do not protect your keyboard from an abusive tirade, the ProTouch and ProTouch FX do keep debris from sneaking into spaces between keys and keep the k...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Keyboards, among the most abused computer peripherals, take the brunt of our frustrations when we lose data and share our spilled drinks. As such, keyboards typically have a higher failure rate than other peripherals. While the iSkin keyboard covers do not protect your keyboard from an abusive tirade, the ProTouch and ProTouch FX do keep debris from sneaking into spaces between keys and keep the k...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
OWC ships hard drive kits for new MacBooks
Other World Computing finished its week today by capitalizing on the launch of Apple's new MacBooks to ship its own set of MacBook drive upgrades. The kits take advantage of recent updates by hard drive makers and, as barebones kits, are normally less expensive than paying Apple's upgrade price. They also let owners keep the factory-stock drive, OWC is keen to add....MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Other World Computing finished its week today by capitalizing on the launch of Apple's new MacBooks to ship its own set of MacBook drive upgrades. The kits take advantage of recent updates by hard drive makers and, as barebones kits, are normally less expensive than paying Apple's upgrade price. They also let owners keep the factory-stock drive, OWC is keen to add....MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Apple posts 2008 environmental update
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has issued a new summary letter, describing the company's environmental efforts during 2008. The letter is divided into three different topics, beginning with toxins. Jobs notes that the company has promised to eliminate PVC and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) from all hardware by the end of 2008, and that while this has proven difficult, it has so far removed the chemica...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has issued a new summary letter, describing the company's environmental efforts during 2008. The letter is divided into three different topics, beginning with toxins. Jobs notes that the company has promised to eliminate PVC and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) from all hardware by the end of 2008, and that while this has proven difficult, it has so far removed the chemica...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Psystar suit stepping toward resolution outside court
The heated legal battle between Apple and the Mac clone manufacturer, Psystar, has taken an unexpected turn that could lead to resolution without a trial, according to the Mac Observer. An attorney, who wishes to remain anonymous, has reported that the two parties agreed to try an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Although both parties have agreed to start the process, it is unknown which comp...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
The heated legal battle between Apple and the Mac clone manufacturer, Psystar, has taken an unexpected turn that could lead to resolution without a trial, according to the Mac Observer. An attorney, who wishes to remain anonymous, has reported that the two parties agreed to try an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Although both parties have agreed to start the process, it is unknown which comp...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
DisplayLink goes final, enables USB monitors
DisplayLink says it has released the completed Mac OS X driver for its display technology. Monitors and projectors that support DisplayLink are able to receive input from a computer's wired or wireless USB ports; up to four displays are supported simultaneously, and some manufacturers of compatible products include LG, Samsung and ASUS. The technology is also present in various docks and adapter...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
DisplayLink says it has released the completed Mac OS X driver for its display technology. Monitors and projectors that support DisplayLink are able to receive input from a computer's wired or wireless USB ports; up to four displays are supported simultaneously, and some manufacturers of compatible products include LG, Samsung and ASUS. The technology is also present in various docks and adapter...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Firm warns against fake Mac 'security' tool
Mac users should be on guard against a fake Mac security tool being distributed online, says the Intego security firm. The program, called MacGuard, claims to scan a computer for "adware, spyware and trojans," and then eliminate them; in reality the app is actually a version of existing Windows malware, which has already infected as many as 30 million people worldwide. The latter assumes control...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Mac users should be on guard against a fake Mac security tool being distributed online, says the Intego security firm. The program, called MacGuard, claims to scan a computer for "adware, spyware and trojans," and then eliminate them; in reality the app is actually a version of existing Windows malware, which has already infected as many as 30 million people worldwide. The latter assumes control...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Brightpoint makes deal with Apple to distribute iPods
Brightpoint, a cell phone distributor in Australia saw its shares rise 51 cents on Thursday after it announced its plans to begin distributing iPods. According to a report, this deal could give Brightpoint an opening for a wider relationship with the iPhone maker. Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Ittai Kidron stated that he believes this is the beginning of a broader relationship between the two companie...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Brightpoint, a cell phone distributor in Australia saw its shares rise 51 cents on Thursday after it announced its plans to begin distributing iPods. According to a report, this deal could give Brightpoint an opening for a wider relationship with the iPhone maker. Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Ittai Kidron stated that he believes this is the beginning of a broader relationship between the two companie...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Call of Duty 4 patch adds brand new multiplayer maps
Aspyr Media today released a free patch for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for Mac. The 259MB update will bring the Mac version of the game up-to-date with the PC version so users will be able to play cross platform. The update adds four new maps, Creek, Chinatown, Broadcast, and Killhouse. The update has also fixed a few bugs that caused the game to crash or show text in the wrong language. Two n...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12
Aspyr Media today released a free patch for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for Mac. The 259MB update will bring the Mac version of the game up-to-date with the PC version so users will be able to play cross platform. The update adds four new maps, Creek, Chinatown, Broadcast, and Killhouse. The update has also fixed a few bugs that caused the game to crash or show text in the wrong language. Two n...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-20 03:41:12