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Redmond's roost: Most Mac owners still buy Office

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:37:00 PST

While Apple now claims more than 10 percent of the personal-computing market, until the company solves its dependence on the productivity suite, it remains vulnerable to Microsoft.

A new era for Macworld Expo

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:54:00 PST

Without Steve Jobs delivering his trademark keynote address, Macworld Expo won't likely make the same splash. But the show goes on, for now at least.

'MacHeads' documentary looks at Mac faithful

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:00 PST

review The new documentary, by two Israeli brothers, is an interesting look at the passion behind the millions-strong Mac community. But it lacks clarity.

Photos: Scenes from the Macworld keynote

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:26:00 PST

Led by VP Phil Schiller, the Jobs-less presentation included a 17-inch MacBook Pro and DRM-free songs in iTunes.

iLife '09 adds feature tweaks and fun

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:13:00 PST

Announced during the Keynote presentation for Macworld, Apple's iLife suite of software will receive a major upgrade at the end of January. Is it enough to make you upgrade? Find out more details in this breakdown of new features and enhancements.

Pandora 2.0 for iPhone released

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:42:00 PST

Internet radio service launches version 2.0 of its immensely popular iPhone application.

Photos: Audio gems from Macworld 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:19:00 PST

CNET Review's Donald Bell scours the Macworld 2009 show room for Crave-worthy audio gadgets.

Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:48:00 PST

iPhone users are no longer restricted to iTunes downloads over Wi-Fi, but songs over 10MB may be excluded.

iPhoto update helps show merits of geotagging

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:04:00 PST

With new software version, Apple starts unlocking more of the promise of location tags: use a map to browse photos or create a photo book based on where you were.

DRM deathwatch: iTunes, the final chapter

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:57:00 PST

Six days too late to make my predictions for 2008, Apple strips DRM from the majority of its iTunes Music Store selections.

First iPhone game summit takes shape

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:00 PST

On March 19th, some of the leading developers of iPhone games will gather in San Francisco to promote the platform and talk about moving it forward.

A quick recap of Apple news at Macworld 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:41:00 PST

This year's Macworld keynote presentation was not the most exciting event Apple has ever put on, but there were still some noteworthy announcements. Here's a quick look.

For the caffeine-sensitive:
D+caf Caffeine Test Strips

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:00 PST

Drink that decaf with confidence. New test strips determine if that decaf is really decaf.

Upgrading to a DRM-free iTunes library will cost you

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:45:00 PST

Apple will not only offer new tracks stripped of copy-protection software, it will let you remove DRM from your existing iTunes collection--for 30 cents per song.

More iPhone apps you can't have: Newber and iCall

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:28:00 PST

Apple doesn't say no to two new telephony apps. But it hasn't said yes, either.

Quick take: Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:32:00 PST

Along with the new chassis, an improved display, and a glass trackpad (all things we've seen before), Apple brings a few other changes to its highest-end laptop.

Live blog: Macworld 2009 keynote

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:39:00 PST

Watch this space for live updates from Apple's keynote presentation Tuesday inside San Francisco's Moscone Center, starring Phil Schiller.

Hackers hit MacRumors keynote coverage

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:13:00 PST

Mischievous Internet forum 4Chan appears to have hacked into the popular Apple blog just as executive Phil Schiller took the stage at the Macworld Expo.

Pacemaker 2.0 brings beats to the masses

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:00 PST

Tonium announces the second generation of its Pacemaker line of DJ MP3 players for CES 2009.

Apple shows us how to compete with Microsoft

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:07:00 PST

The Mac maker has never pulled any punches in competing against Microsoft, even when it was dependent on the Windows giant.

Turn your PC into an HDTV for $24.99 shipped

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:52:00 PST

The AverMedia AverTVHD Volar brings digital channels to your desktop or laptop. The tuner lets you watch live TV (via cable or antenna) on your PC.