∞ New MacBook Air starts at $999

Apple took the wraps off two new MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $999. Both models ship today. (more…)

∞ Study: Mac claims 20 percent US consumer market share

Apple COO Tim Cook took the stage at Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event on Wednesday. He shared some statistics to put today’s announcement in context. (more…)

∞ Live update of Apple's "Back to the Mac" event

Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event kicks off today at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET). The company announced this morning that it would provide a live video stream, but since not everyone will be able to view it, we decided to provide a text-based live update. (more…)

∞ RIM CEO fires back at Steve Jobs comments

During its fourth quarter conference call on Monday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs made some comments about RIM and its plans for a 7-inch tablet computer. RIM took exception to the comments and fired back at Steve. (more…)

∞ Apple to provide live video stream of "Back to the Mac" event

Apple said early Wednesday morning that it would provide a live video feed of the “Back to the Mac” event being held at its Cupertino headquarters. The event starts at 10:00 am PT. (more…)

∞ Buying AppleCare on eBay? Be careful

AppleCare – Apple’s extended warranty plan for Macs and iOS devices – can save you a bundle when it comes time to repair equipment, but it comes at a price that some consumers aren’t willing to pay, at least if an alternative is available. Some bargain-conscious buyers have found vendors on eBay willing to sell AppleCare plans at a steep discount compared to what it costs in Apple stores and at Apple-authorized resellers, but there’s a catch: some of the AppleCare boxes are counterfeit or have been acquired illegitimately. Apple taking steps to weed them out, and consumers may be caught in the crossfire. Don McAllister explains:

“It would appear that proof of purchase via eBay (or any other online auction or classified advertisement service) is not sufficient [for Apple]. I’ve sent off the request to the eBay merchant and if it’s not forthcoming, I’ll be requesting a refund.”

Caveat emptor – AppleCare via eBay [The Mac Screencast Guy]

∞ Civilization V is Mac-bound

Aspyr Media announced Tuesday plans to publish Civilization V for the Macintosh. The game is already in development and will be released this holiday season, according to the company. (more…)

∞ Bare Bones offers Yojimbo 3, introduces Yojimbo for iPad

Bare Bones Software on Tuesday introduced Yojimbo 3, a new version of their information organizer for Mac OS X. The company has also introduced Yojimbo for the iPad, now available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)

∞ A few quotes from Steve Jobs fourth quarter conference call

During Apple’s fourth quarter conference call last night, CEO Steve Jobs showed up to give media and analysts his views on everything from tablets to Google. Here are a few of my favorites. (more…)

∞ Apple reports $4.31 billion fourth quarter profit

Apple on Monday reported revenue of $20.34 billion and a fourth quarter profit of $4.31 billion — both all-time highs for Apple. International sales accounted for 57 percent of the quarter’s revenue, according to Apple. (more…)

∞ Photography for Beginners: An introduction

Buying a digital camera is one of the most important decisions in your life. (more…)

∞ New MMO Gaming Mouse targets World of Warcraft players

Apple’s Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad are fine input devices for everyday work, but they fall short of expectations for many gamers. If you’re a fan of Blizzard Entertainment’s hugely popular MMO World of Warcraft, you may be interested in SteelSeries’ new World of Warcraft: Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse. The new $99.99 wired USB mouse is being readied for the December release of Cataclysm, the latest major expansion pack for World of Warcraft. (more…)

∞ HyperMac to stop selling MagSafe-equipped batteries

Embroiled in a patent infringement lawsuit with Apple, HyperMac has announced that it will stop selling its MacBook charging cables and car charger on November 2, 2010. (more…)

∞ PCalc update improves iPad interface

James Thomson on Friday updated his iPhone and iPad app, PCalc, adding several new features and making some interface tweaks. (more…)

∞ Atomic Tom turns to iPhones to replace stolen instruments

New York based rockers Atomic Tom were the victims of theft that left the band without instruments. Thanks to the iPhone, they were still able to perform. (more…)

∞ Usher 1.0 is your personal movie assistant

Many Tricks released a new Mac app called Usher that will be of interest to users that want a tool to help them manage videos on their hard drives. (more…)

∞ MobileMe Calendar emerges from beta

After an extended public beta period that began in July, Apple on Thursday announced that MobileMe Calendar is now available to all MobileMe users. (more…)

∞ Hands on with the Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200

With MacBooks, Wi-Fi-only iPads and other Wi-Fi-only devices, we have an increasing desire for Internet access when we’re out of the range of a local Wi-Fi hotspot. But we’re also reluctant to lose our unlimited iPhone data plan with a more limited plan that includes tethering, or to buy a mobile hotspot that incurs a monthly charge. That’s what led us to Virgin Mobile’s MiFi 2200, a $149.99 mobile hotspot device that doesn’t require a contract. (more…)

∞ Valve to release Defense of the Ancients 2 for Mac and PC

Valve Software has announced plans to release Defense of the Ancients 2, a new game coming to the Mac and PC via Valve’s popular Steam service in 2011. (more…)

∞ Verizon, AT&T stores to sell iPad starting Oct. 28

Apple and Verizon on Thursday said the iPad would be available at Verizon stores beginning October 28. (more…)

∞ Apple to hold "Back to the Mac" media event October 20

Apple sent a note to media on Wednesday about a media event the company will have on October 20, 2010. (more…)

∞ Apple awarded patent to control content of text messages

The United States Patent Office awarded Apple a patent to allow parents to control the text messages their children can send and receive. (more…)

∞ The iPhone becoming as popular as American Idol

The amount of time we spend watching television shows is incredible, but it is one of our favorite ways to relax and pass the time. However, a new study shows the iPhone has already passed some of America’s top watched TV shows. (more…)

∞ "There's an app for that" trademark awarded to Apple

Apple won a trademark application for “There’s an app for that,” a popular saying on many of its television commercials. (more…)

∞ Neil Zlozower gives rock fans the "Zloz Hour"

Legendary rock photographer Neil “Zloz” Zlozower is giving rock fans a look inside the life of Rock ‘n Roll in his own unique way. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple in talks for iTunes music subscriptions

Stories of Apple negotiating with major music labels to bring a subscription service to iTunes are almost as old as iTunes itself. A new report on Friday says those talks are still ongoing. (more…)

∞ Apple will discontinue .Mac HomePage viewing Nov. 8

Apple sent a note to its MobileMe members on Friday letting them know that people will not be able to view web pages published using its old .Mac service. (more…)

∞ iPad nominated for People's Design Award

With its incredible popularity, it’s not a big surprise that the iPad has been nominated for a People’s Design Award. (more…)

∞ About this 7-inch Apple iPad

Analyst are predicting that Apple will begin work on its 7-inch iPad very soon. They are wrong. (more…)

∞ Analyst predicts 45 million iPads sold in 2011

Apple’s iPad is one of the best selling devices ever, but one analyst sees sales skyrocketing over the next year to almost unheard of numbers. (more…)