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iTunes' Rivals Are Worth a Look
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63647.html
If there were a reason to keep using Apple's iTunes Store exclusively to buy music online, it escapes me. Do you buy CDs only from your neighborhood record store? Not unless your best pal owns the store. In the world of physical music sales -- yes, CDs still exist -- there is little reason to spend $14 for an album while another retailer offers it for $10. We shop around for price.Eric Benderoff2008-07-05T04:00:00-07:00iTunes Store
If there were a reason to keep using Apple's iTunes Store exclusively to buy music online, it escapes me. Do you buy CDs only from your neighborhood record store? Not unless your best pal owns the store. In the world of physical music sales -- yes, CDs still exist -- there is little reason to spend $14 for an album while another retailer offers it for $10. We shop around for price. So why spend more at an online store when a virtual competitor is a mouse click away? Moreover, why shop for music at a place where you can play that purchase on only one company's line of digital music devices?
]]>2008-07-05T04:00:00-07:002008-07-05T06:20:52-07:00Mac Bloggers Gnash Teeth Over iPhone Pricing Numbers
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63678.html
For Mac-focused bloggers this week, the biggest news by far has been the upcoming 3G iPhone, the old iPhone and AT&T's iPhone pricing plans. Bloggers and readers have been poring over the details -- AT&T launched a mini site complete with FAQs -- and most everyone seems to think the $199 entry point will generate millions in new sales around the world.Chris Maxcer2008-07-03T04:00:00-07:00iPhone
For Mac-focused bloggers this week, the biggest news by far has been the upcoming 3G iPhone, the old iPhone and AT&T's iPhone pricing plans. Bloggers and readers have been poring over the details -- AT&T launched a mini site complete with FAQs -- and most everyone seems to think the $199 entry point will generate millions in new sales around the world. AT&T will start selling the new 3G iPhone bright and early July 11, and the company is recommending that brand new prospective iPhone customers come prepared with a photo ID and Social Security number for a credit check.
]]>2008-07-03T04:00:00-07:002008-07-03T09:40:33-07:00UK Entrepreneurs Eye iPod Users With New miShake Player
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63681.html
Two Birmingham, UK, businessmen are taking on the might of the iPod with a new audio and video player they hope will take the world by storm. The "miShake" was launched by 24-year-old Birmingham entrepreneurs Steve Beckford and Alex Sylvester who, after running their own online gadget shop Electro Box, saw a market opportunity.2008-07-03T09:39:06-07:00iPod
Two Birmingham, UK, businessmen are taking on the might of the iPod with a new audio and video player they hope will take the world by storm. The "miShake" was launched by 24-year-old Birmingham entrepreneurs Steve Beckford and Alex Sylvester who, after running their own online gadget shop Electro Box, saw a market opportunity. Their company has exclusive rights to the miShake in the UK and is aiming to work with other overseas distributors. Beckford launched Electro Box just over a year ago after spending time traveling.
]]>2008-07-03T09:39:06-07:002008-07-05T10:14:38-07:00Surge of New Software for the iPhone
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63623.html
Mark Cain felt like a rock star. The chief technology officer of medical imaging software company MIMvista got that sensation as he stepped onto the stage at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 to demonstrate a new program that delivers medical scans to an iPhone. Suddenly he was in front of an auditorium packed with thousands of Apple faithful, reporters and bloggers.Jay Yarow2008-07-02T04:00:00-07:00Mobile Apps
Mark Cain felt like a rock star. The chief technology officer of medical imaging software company MIMvista got that sensation as he stepped onto the stage at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 to demonstrate a new program that delivers medical scans to an iPhone. Suddenly he was in front of an auditorium packed with thousands of Apple faithful, reporters and bloggers, all eager for news of the latest iteration of Apple's music-playing cell phone and the software applications designed to run on it.
]]>2008-07-02T04:00:00-07:002008-07-03T09:40:33-07:00Motion-Based Gaming on Phones: The Ticket to Public Humiliation
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63633.html
I am an unrepentant gaming enthusiast, and there are lengths I will go for my hobby that might puzzle normal people with normal lives. I'll stand in the rain for a Nintendo Wii on launch day; I'll surf the Web at all hours for the latest gaming reviews or demos; I'll scream creative obscenities at hordes of Covenant aliens and grotesque Flood monsters who keep me from advancing to the next level of "Halo 3."Renay San Miguel2008-07-02T04:00:00-07:00Gaming
I am an unrepentant gaming enthusiast, and there are lengths I will go for my hobby that might puzzle normal people with normal lives. I'll stand in the rain outside a Best Buy for a Nintendo Wii on launch day; I'll surf the Web at all hours for the latest gaming reviews or demos; I'll scream creative obscenities -- if I do say so myself -- at hordes of Covenant aliens and grotesque Flood monsters who keep me from advancing to the next level of "Halo 3." I tend to draw the line at bizarre behavior in public for my gaming.
]]>2008-07-02T04:00:00-07:002008-07-03T09:40:33-07:00The Devil's in the 3G iPhone Details
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63644.html
Yes, the new 3G iPhone will cost much less than the first generation of the groundbreaking multimedia cell phone; that is, if you're one of the lucky ones who qualify for a discount. And it's not that Apple and AT&T don't trust those of you who might want to hack or modify your new iPhone, but you will need to have it activated at the store when you buy it, under the watchful eyes of sales staff.Renay San Miguel2008-07-01T11:58:41-07:00iPhone
Yes, the new 3G iPhone will cost much less than the first generation of the groundbreaking multimedia cell phone; that is, if you're one of the lucky ones who qualify for a discount. And it's not that Apple and AT&T don't trust those of you who might want to hack or modify your new iPhone, but you will need to have it activated at the store when you buy it, under the watchful eyes of sales staff. AT&T released the pricing plans for the second generation of Apple's hit phone, with purchase options that range from $199 to $699 for a 16 GB iPhone unencumbered by a service contract.
]]>2008-07-01T11:58:41-07:002008-07-01T13:20:05-07:00Russia's Holding for the iPhone
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63564.html
Will VimpelCom be the first wireless operator to sell the iPhone in Russia? If Chief Executive Alexander Izosimov has his way, it will. "Nobody's struck a deal with Apple yet, but we would love to," he says. Izosimov says no negotiations are taking place, and he has no idea whether his company will win the rights to sell Apple's coveted device.Jay Yarow2008-07-01T04:00:00-07:00iPhone
Will VimpelCom be the first wireless operator to sell the iPhone in Russia? If Chief Executive Alexander Izosimov has his way, it will. "Nobody's struck a deal with Apple yet, but we would love to," he says. Izosimov says no negotiations are taking place, and he has no idea whether his company will win the rights to sell Apple's coveted device. But in a wide-ranging interview with BusinessWeek, the CEO makes it clear that he's looking at many avenues to maintain the rapid growth his company has seen in recent years.
]]>2008-07-01T04:00:00-07:002008-07-02T07:19:44-07:00iTunes U Graduates Across the Atlantic
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63642.html
The Open University is making course material available on Apple's download site. Apple's iTunes Store has built its reputation on music downloads, but it could be about to usher in a new era of learning on the move. In the not-too-distant future, when you see someone transfixed to their iPod, they may be enjoying a quick burst of environmental studies or English literature.2008-07-01T10:43:22-07:00iTunes Store
The Open University is making course material available on Apple's download site. Apple's iTunes Store has built its reputation on music downloads, but it could be about to usher in a new era of learning on the move. In the not-too-distant future, when you see someone transfixed to their iPod, they may be enjoying a quick burst of environmental studies or English literature. It's all thanks to an educational download service called "iTunes U." Launched by Apple in May 2007, it was originally restricted to American universities.
]]>2008-07-01T10:43:22-07:002008-07-01T10:48:55-07:00Software Firms Ally to Bridge Mac Enterprise Gap
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63630.html
A group of five enterprise software companies on Monday announced the creation of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance to facilitate the acceptance of Macintosh computers in organizational environments managed with Microsoft Windows. The alliance was created by Atempo, Centrify, Group Logic, LANrev and Parallels.Katherine Noyes2008-06-30T14:32:06-07:00Enterprise Systems
A group of five enterprise software companies on Monday announced the creation of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance to facilitate the acceptance of Macintosh computers in organizational environments managed with Microsoft Windows. The alliance -- created by Atempo, Centrify, Group Logic, LANrev and Parallels -- will validate and promote the availability of solutions that make it easier to deploy, integrate and manage Macs in the enterprise using Microsoft Windows-based solutions.
]]>2008-06-30T14:32:06-07:002008-06-30T14:37:03-07:00Rhapsody Tries to Drown Out iTunes
http://www.macnewsworld.com/rsstory/63619.html
RealNetworks' Rhapsody thinks it knows how to end Apple's dominance of the online music distribution scene: remove the digital locks on its songs; make key deals with A-list names in media, wireless providers and social networks; and let consumers preview entire songs, not just 30-second snippets.Renay San Miguel2008-06-30T11:27:37-07:00iTunes Store
RealNetworks' Rhapsody thinks it knows how to end Apple's dominance of the online music distribution scene: remove the digital locks on its songs; make key deals with A-list names in media, wireless providers and social networks; and let consumers preview entire songs, not just 30-second snippets. Rhapsody, a leader in subscription-based online music, on Monday announced a "Music Without Limits" digital download strategy that its executives hope will put a scare in Apple's iTunes.
]]>2008-06-30T11:27:37-07:002008-07-01T06:39:17-07:00
If there were a reason to keep using Apple's iTunes Store exclusively to buy music online, it escapes me. Do you buy CDs only from your neighborhood record store? Not unless your best pal owns the store. In the world of physical music sales -- yes, CDs still exist -- there is little reason to spend $14 for an album while another retailer offers it for $10. We shop around for price. So why spend more at an online store when a virtual competitor is a mouse click away? Moreover, why shop for music at a place where you can play that purchase on only one company's line of digital music devices?
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For Mac-focused bloggers this week, the biggest news by far has been the upcoming 3G iPhone, the old iPhone and AT&T's iPhone pricing plans. Bloggers and readers have been poring over the details -- AT&T launched a mini site complete with FAQs -- and most everyone seems to think the $199 entry point will generate millions in new sales around the world. AT&T will start selling the new 3G iPhone bright and early July 11, and the company is recommending that brand new prospective iPhone customers come prepared with a photo ID and Social Security number for a credit check.
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Two Birmingham, UK, businessmen are taking on the might of the iPod with a new audio and video player they hope will take the world by storm. The "miShake" was launched by 24-year-old Birmingham entrepreneurs Steve Beckford and Alex Sylvester who, after running their own online gadget shop Electro Box, saw a market opportunity. Their company has exclusive rights to the miShake in the UK and is aiming to work with other overseas distributors. Beckford launched Electro Box just over a year ago after spending time traveling.
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Mark Cain felt like a rock star. The chief technology officer of medical imaging software company MIMvista got that sensation as he stepped onto the stage at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 to demonstrate a new program that delivers medical scans to an iPhone. Suddenly he was in front of an auditorium packed with thousands of Apple faithful, reporters and bloggers, all eager for news of the latest iteration of Apple's music-playing cell phone and the software applications designed to run on it.
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I am an unrepentant gaming enthusiast, and there are lengths I will go for my hobby that might puzzle normal people with normal lives. I'll stand in the rain outside a Best Buy for a Nintendo Wii on launch day; I'll surf the Web at all hours for the latest gaming reviews or demos; I'll scream creative obscenities -- if I do say so myself -- at hordes of Covenant aliens and grotesque Flood monsters who keep me from advancing to the next level of "Halo 3." I tend to draw the line at bizarre behavior in public for my gaming.
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Yes, the new 3G iPhone will cost much less than the first generation of the groundbreaking multimedia cell phone; that is, if you're one of the lucky ones who qualify for a discount. And it's not that Apple and AT&T don't trust those of you who might want to hack or modify your new iPhone, but you will need to have it activated at the store when you buy it, under the watchful eyes of sales staff. AT&T released the pricing plans for the second generation of Apple's hit phone, with purchase options that range from $199 to $699 for a 16 GB iPhone unencumbered by a service contract.
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Will VimpelCom be the first wireless operator to sell the iPhone in Russia? If Chief Executive Alexander Izosimov has his way, it will. "Nobody's struck a deal with Apple yet, but we would love to," he says. Izosimov says no negotiations are taking place, and he has no idea whether his company will win the rights to sell Apple's coveted device. But in a wide-ranging interview with BusinessWeek, the CEO makes it clear that he's looking at many avenues to maintain the rapid growth his company has seen in recent years.
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The Open University is making course material available on Apple's download site. Apple's iTunes Store has built its reputation on music downloads, but it could be about to usher in a new era of learning on the move. In the not-too-distant future, when you see someone transfixed to their iPod, they may be enjoying a quick burst of environmental studies or English literature. It's all thanks to an educational download service called "iTunes U." Launched by Apple in May 2007, it was originally restricted to American universities.
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A group of five enterprise software companies on Monday announced the creation of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance to facilitate the acceptance of Macintosh computers in organizational environments managed with Microsoft Windows. The alliance -- created by Atempo, Centrify, Group Logic, LANrev and Parallels -- will validate and promote the availability of solutions that make it easier to deploy, integrate and manage Macs in the enterprise using Microsoft Windows-based solutions.
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RealNetworks' Rhapsody thinks it knows how to end Apple's dominance of the online music distribution scene: remove the digital locks on its songs; make key deals with A-list names in media, wireless providers and social networks; and let consumers preview entire songs, not just 30-second snippets. Rhapsody, a leader in subscription-based online music, on Monday announced a "Music Without Limits" digital download strategy that its executives hope will put a scare in Apple's iTunes.
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