Apple on Monday announced yet another milestone for its App Store — 2 billion downloads.
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∞ Drexel University moves nurses from textbooks to the iPod touch
Out with the old, in with the new.
∞ Report: Mac sales up 7% for September quarter, iPods down
According to new data from market research firm NPD, Apple is on track to increase its Mac sales for its September quarter over the same period last year.
∞ Testing the iPod nano video capabilities
There have been a lot of questions about the quality of the iPod nano’s video camera, so I thought I’d enlist the help of a friend and test it out.
∞ Jobs discusses the iPod nano camera, e-books, and iPod touch
The big question on everyone’s mind yesterday was about cameras. Why the iPod touch didn’t get one and the iPod nano only got video recording and not the ability to take still photos.
∞ Hands On: Apple's new iPod nano with video
I got one of the new iPod nanos that has the built-in video camera this afternoon and thought I’d give you my first impressions.
∞ Analyst: Apple did what they needed to do with iPod releases
With the release of the new iPods and iTunes 9 at its event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Apple aimed to put itself further ahead of the competition in the app, music and MP3 player business. One analyst believes they … Continued
∞ Live coverage from Apple's music event
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∞ Munster: Steve Jobs will likely keynote music event
Apple on Monday sent out invitations to a special event being held in San Francisco on September 9. While nobody knows the details, Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster, expects Apple CEO Steve Jobs to host the event.
∞ Apple confirms September 9 music event
Apple on Monday sent invites to select media inviting them to an event in San Francisco on September 9.
∞ Apple confirms Vonage iPhone app delayed
Apple on Wednesday confirmed for The Loop that Vonage has submitted an application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The company also confirmed that the app has been delayed.
∞ Planet Waves releases Chordmaster LE and Scale Wizard LE
Planet Waves on Monday announced free “lite” versions of its music apps for the iPhone and iPod touch.
∞ Apple music event to be on September 9?
We all expect an Apple music event in September — Apple does it every year, but they haven’t confirmed a date for this year yet.
∞ Analyst: Macs trending up, iPods down for the September quarter
Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster, is maintaining his Overweight rating of Apple’s shares after analyzing the most recent data on Apple’s sales.
∞ Six iPhone apps for the upcoming NFL season
It’s hard to believe, but the National Football League is getting ready to kick off another season. Whether you’re in a fantasy football league or you want to track your favorite team, the iPhone has a way to help you … Continued
∞ Report: Apple planning an event in September
An Apple event in September is probably one of the worst kept secrets in the tech industry. Apple uses this event to get its products into stores in time for the lucrative holiday shopping season.
∞ Taking your iPhone to Comic-Con? There's an app for that
You must know by now that there is an app for almost anything you want on the iPhone, including Comic-Con.
∞ Palm reports Apple to the USB Implementers Forum
Palm didn’t wait for Apple to take the next step in its ongoing battle to have the Pre sync with iTunes.
∞ Apple's 1.5 billion apps and why you should care
Apple kicked off Tuesday morning by releasing some of the latest download numbers from the App Store. You may be thinking that’s just another press release slinging a bunch of numbers around, but you should really stop and take a … Continued
∞ Apple: No iPod nano recall in Korea
A story that has been circulating for a couple of days claims that there is a recall of first generation iPod nanos in Korea. In fact, that is not true. A statement provided to The Loop on Friday clarifies the … Continued
∞ Developer turns iPhone app into a brick and mortar business
Charleston, SC-based Slicker is taking its iPhone app to the streets, literally. The iPhone developer on Tuesday opened a brick and mortar location and is using its iPhone app as the basis for the business.
∞ Apple, Nintendo, Sony sued for patent infringement
Shared Memory Graphics filed a lawsuit last Thursday accusing Apple, Nintendo and Sony of copyright infringement, according to court documents obtained by The Loop.
∞ Is Apple bringing Genius for apps to the iPhone?
Apple has given us some very useful technologies over the years, but one really stands out in my mind–Genius. This is a technology I think Apple will bring to the iPhone to help us with app purchases.
∞ Apple won't intimidate Palm
Whether you agree with Apple’s not-so-subtle message to Palm and its Pre users or not, the battle lines have been drawn. I don’t, however, believe this is a slam dunk win for Apple–Palm is going to fight back hard.
∞ Apple note warns Pre, RIM customers about iTunes sync
You just knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Apple on Tuesday quietly released a tech note saying that it doesn’t support syncing third-party digital media players with iTunes.
∞ Jonathan Ive gives some insight into his designs
Jonathan Ive is an incredible designer. His influence as Vice President of Industrial Design at Apple can be seen on every recent product the company has made, including the iPod, iPhone and Macs.
∞ App Store approval process continues to haunt Apple
Apple usually doesn’t have many problems when it launches new products. Clearly, the iPhone App Store approval process is an exception in its long history of releasing products. That’s not to say the App Store isn’t successful. In fact, it … Continued