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• Al Gore buys Apple stock - Al Gore share purchase yields an estimated $124,000 (£62,200) profit for the Apple board member and former vice-president. Macworld UK
• Al Gore exercises Apple share option - Former Vice President Al Gore, a member of Apple’s Board of Directors, exercised an option to buy 1,000 shares of the company for US$7.48, “reaping a potential profit of $124,060, reports the Post-Gazette. MacimumNews
• Apple, IT and the Specter of Sweatshop Labor - In 2006, iPod users -- not to mention Apple shareholders -- were stunned to hear news accounts that workers at a Chinese factory that manufactured the devices were being subjected to abusive living and working conditions. In reality, Apple customers -- or the shareholders at least -- had little to worry about. For all the publicity that activists have been able to throw at companies such as Nike for overseas labor violations, in truth they have had very little affect on any one company's bottom line, said professor George T. Haley. MacNewsWorld
• Gore buys AAPL - It was a convenient time to exercise his options Insanely Great Mac
  
• Is Apple under attack from a whisper campaign? - With the political super-season gearing up, come accusations of 'whisper campaigns,' or the spreading of false, damaging rumors... MacDailyNews
  

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Mac Hardware

• MacBook Air install warning - 'The Mac OS X 10.5 installation media that shipped with the MacBook Air is designed for use on this computer only,' Apple warns in a technical document posted to its website. - Macworld UK
• Apple's Mac moves in on broadcast industry - Thanks to the move to Intel, Apple is no longer dismissed by broadcast facilities. Autodesk senior product marketing manager Rob Hoffman has revealed that his company, the maker of 3D animation software Maya, is seeing more and more interest from Mac using professionals. Macworld UK
• Older AirPort may cause networking issues with MacBook Air - AirPort, QuickTime and headphone cable problems may affect some users of the MacBook Air. Macworld UK
• Sony reports strong Q3 earnings but cuts PS3 estimates - Sony reported record sales and net profit for the last three months of the fiscal year on the back of strong sales in its core electronics division. Macworld UK
• PC makers to use MacBook Air chips - Two PC makers will adopt chips that Intel designed specifically for Apple's MacBook Air. Macworld UK
• Apple patent involves invisible, light-transmissive display system - An Apple patent (number 20080024997) for a invisible, light-transmissive display system has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It relates generally to device display systems, and more particularly to invisible, light-transmissive display systems that become visible when illuminated from behind. MacimumNews
• MacBook Airs hit Apple’s New York Fifth Avenue store (video) - Live near New York City and want to get your hands on a new MacBook Air? Well, Apple has new MacBook Airs on display at their New York Fifth Avenue store. Check out all the people trying them out. MacimumNews
• Macessity announces LowerKey Stand - Macessity has announceed the US$59.95 LowerKey Stand for use with iMacs and Cinema Displays. Constructed of 0.1085-inch thick steel and “power-coated” to match aluminum-themed Apple product, it “hides” the slim Apple keyboard from view. MacimumNews
• Eye-Fi Card gets a ‘Smart Boost’ - Eye-Fi, makers of a wireless memory card for digital cameras, has announced a “Smart Boost” upgrade that the company says will make wireless photo uploads with the Eye-Fi Card more efficient and improve the upload experience. MacimumNews
• Apple patent involves staggered memory layout for CPU cooling - An Apple patent (number 20080024997) for staggered memory layout for improved cooling in a reduced height enclosure has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It involves keeping computers cooled, though whether it involves the current Mac line-up (the patent was first filed in 2006) or upcoming models is unclear. MacimumNews
• General Imaging announces nine new digital cameras - General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has announced the next generation of GE digital cameras. There are nine all-new models with such features as smile detection, blink detection, upgraded lenses, and LCD screens that adjust to changes in ambient light. MacimumNews
• PC Makers to Adopt Chips Used in MacBook Air - PC World - Processors specially developed by Intel for Apple's new MacBook Air laptop will soon be used by other PC vendors in systems, possibly creating competition for what Apple calls the world's lightest and thinnest notebook. Yahoo! NEWS
• Apple ships Air - Love it or hate it, it's here The Register
• Review: MacBook Air - The decision about whether the MacBook Air is a product worth having can be answered by one question: How much are you willing to compromise? In his extensive review of the latest Apple laptop, Jason Snell looks at what trade-offs you'll have to make and whether the MacBook Air is the right machine for your needs. Macworld
• MacBook Airs Trickling In, Apple Stores, SSD - The first of the pre-orders for the MacBook Air are starting to trickle in, but with the bulk of early-orders expected to arrive on Friday. MacRumors.com
• MacBook Air shipping, Apple TV 2.0 update delayed - Apple has issued a press release indicating that the MacBook Air is now shipping, but the Apple TV 2.0 update has been delayed "another week or two": MacFixIt
• MacBook Airs land early, due in stores shortly - Apple Store customers who were amongst the first to pre-order the new MacBook Air following its debut earlier this month have informed AppleInsider that their notebooks are starting arrive -- a full day early. AppleInsider
• MacBook Air spawns new software solutions for missing hardware - Tech enthusiasts like to argue about whether Apple is a really a software company or a hardware company. Its earnings reports make it clear the company generates its revenues through selling hardware, but its unique software adds much of the differentiated value to its products. The MacBook Air is no exception, leveraging new software assets such as Remote Disc, Remote Install, and a specialized Migration Assistant. AppleInsider
• MacBook Air ships - The first deliveries of the MacBook Air - the ultra-slim notebook announced by Apple at Macworld Expo earlier this month - have begun. itwire
• MacBook Air hits Apple Store Fifth Avenue (with video) - Apple's new ultra-thin MacBook Air has hit the company's flagship Apple Store Fifth Avenue... MacDailyNews
• Mossberg: Multi-touch interface starts to spread among new devices - We are now witnessing the emergence of a new user interface for digital devices... MacDailyNews
  

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OS X & Software

• Apple updates iWeb - iWeb update appears, little information on what the update does provided by the company Macworld UK
• Microsoft to stay under court's eye for two more years - Microsoft's compliance with a US antitrust settlement will remain under court supervision for another two years Macworld UK
• Google introduces new search views - Google is giving users the opportunity to try new ways of using its search engine, according to Andrew Hogue, Tech Lead on the project. Macworld UK
• Google releases Google Toolbox for Mac - Google has released the Google Toolbox for Mac, a collection of free, open source from different Google projects designed to aid developers working other Mac projects. MacimumNews
• Apple patent is for simultaneous viewing of multiple tool execution results - An Apple patent (number 20080028370) for simultaneous viewing of multiple tool execution results has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. According to Apple, facilitating analysis is disclosed. MacimumNews
• PMA Notes: Whither Aperture? - As the annual PMA show starts up in Las Vegas, there’s one topic that pro photographers have been kibitzing about: Where’s Aperture 2.0? Macworld
• Apple patent is for user interface elements for hierarchical selection of items - An Apple patent (number 20080028337) for user interface elements for hierarchical selection of items has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It involves user interface elements. MacimumNews
• MediaImpression is new Leopard-compatible media management tool - ArcSoft has released ArcSoft MediaImpression, which offers 20 different media managing modules that let you capture, import, browse, search, and organize media files. The US$79.99 software supports Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”). MacimumNews
• Apple Posts "Find Out How" Series of Video Tutorials - Apple has posted a series of video tutorials called "Find Out How." There are several videos within each of the six major categories: Mac OS X, Photos, Movies, Web, Music and Documents. Mac Observer
  
• Google Releases Google Toolbox for Mac - Google expanded its code offerings for Mac developers with the release of Google Toolbox for the Mac on Thursday. The toolbox includes open source code for use in your own projects. Mac Observer
  
• YuuGuu Web Collaboration Gets Leopard Support - YuuGuu announced that its Web collaboration tools gained support for Mac OS X 10.5 on Thursday. YuuGuu lets users share their Desktop remotely with other users via the Web. Mac Observer
• 1Password 2.5.10 Adds Mobile Safari Autofill - iPodObserver - Agile Web Solutions announced the immediate availability of 1Password 2.5.10 on Thursday. The updated version of the password and personal data management application for Mac OS X added the ability to autofill Web site login information in Safari on the iPhone and iPod touch. Mac Observer
• LicenseKeeper 1.3 Improves Leopard Support - Outer Level announced the immediate availability of LicenseKeeper 1.3 on Thursday. The updated version of the software license management application improved overall compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5. Mac Observer
• iWeb 2.0.3 released: hopefully addresses lingering publishing bugs - Apple has released iWeb 2.0.3 with the typical, almost-absent release notes: MacFixIt
• Pages 3.0.2: fixes Helvetica, page size problem - Apple's paltry release notes for Pages 3.0.2 initially left the purpose of the update a mystery. but we've now learned of a few specific enhancements. MacFixIt
• Google Toolbox released - A tiny little file chock full o' codilicious goodness Insanely Great Mac
• iWeb 2.0.3 - Apparently, a Leopard-specific update... Insanely Great Mac
• Google releases Google Toolbox for Mac as open source project - We're happy to release Google Toolbox for Mac as a new open source project... MacDailyNews

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iPods, iTunes & Apple TV

• Almost half of US teens use iTunes - Two thirds of US teens download music every month, and 49 per cent of them use iTunes in order to do so, an NPD report claims. Macworld UK
• Apple delays release of Apple TV update - Apple "hasn't quite finished" the Apple TV software update announced by company boss Steve Jobs earlier this month, warns customers to wait a few more weeks. Macworld UK
• iTunes passes Realplayer in unique users - iTunes passed Realplayer in unique users near mid-2007, according to new info from WebSiteOptimization.com. The higher growth rate of iTunes propelled it past RealPlayer for the first time in April of 2007, says the web performance and Internet marketing firm. MacimumNews
• Study: almost half of US teens use iTunes - Almost half of US teens use iTunes, according to a new NPD report (as noted by Macworld UK. The report finds that most young people in the US aged between 9 and 14 years old are using paid music download services, though file-sharing networks also remain popular. MacimumNews
• Restoring media from iPod touch - Your Mac's dead and all the good stuff - media and info - is backed up on your iPod touch or iPhone. Chris Breen has some tips on how to recover that data. Macworld
  
• Amazon.com to Buy Audible.com for $300M - Online retailer Amazon.com announced on Thursday plans to acquire Audible.com for about US$300 million. The deal will make Amazon.com the largest distributor of spoken word audio content on the Web. Mac Observer
• iTunes More Popular than RealPlayer in 2007 - iPodObserver - Apple's iTunes media player passed RealPlayer in 2007 to become the second most popular online streaming media player behind Microsoft's Windows Media Player. iTunes was also the only player to show a positive growth rate over the past year, according to data from Website Optimization. Mac Observer
  
• Apple TV Update Not Ready for Prime Time - Apple TV customers will have to wait a bit longer to be able to rent movies through the device. The company recently added movie rentals as a feature to its iTunes store. Consumers can now watch those movies on their iPods or computers, but in order for them to view them on Apple TV, they're going to need to install a software upgrade. MacNewsWorld
• Amazon to acquire Audible for $300 million - In a bid to bolster its status as a premier distributor of digital content, online mega-retailer Amazon.com said Thursday it has reached an agreement to acquire spoken content provider and Apple iTunes partner Audible.com. AppleInsider
• iTunes surpasses RealPlayer - Only Windows Media Player used by more... Insanely Great Mac
• Amazon buying Audible.com - Online reseller getting its download ducks in order Insanely Great Mac
• iTunes rulez - More teens buying iTunes than using Limewire Insanely Great Mac
• U2 Manager: iPod, MP3 Players Are "Burglary Kits" - Wants ISP to ban music pirates. Insanely Great Mac
• iTunes Store freebies 01 / 29 / 08 - James Otto is a part of Nashville's MuzikMafia crew Insanely Great Mac
• Amazon to buy Audible for $300 million - Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Audible Inc... MacDailyNews
  

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iPhone

• O2 promises business tariff for iPhone - O2 confirms fast-selling iPhone is new customer hook, promises business tariff later in the year. Macworld UK
• Visual Voicemail awards fillip - Visual Voicemail is a game changer that boosts user experience and could create future revenue opportunities for operators. Macworld UK
• Business tools for iPhone - HyperOffice begins public trial of business collaboration tools that connect the iPhone to corporate email, contacts, calendars, tasks and notes. Macworld UK
• iPhone, MIMIEO social networking platform to help rate Super Bowl ads - Using a new social networking platform called MIMIEO, graduate students at Northwestern University will poll thousands of fans on the 2008 Super Bowl ads. During each quarter of the game broadcast on Fox on February 3rd, the student’s website will gather feedback from fans on how much they liked the ads, and whether the commercials will influence future purchasing decisions. MacimumNews
• USB Fever offers iPhone Telescope with Crystal Case - USB Fever has released the iPhone Telescope with Crystal Case, which lets you “expand” the built-in camera of the Apple iPhone. MacimumNews
• O2 may put iPhone on business rates - And Vodafone rejigs data tariffs The Register
• navifone vs. iPhone: Let the Battle Begin - Hot Forum Topic - Garmin plans to enter the cell phone market later this year and compete with Apple's iPhone. Today TMO readers are discussing what kind of impact Garmin's navifone may have on Apple's combination iPod and smart phone. Mac Observer
• Garmin Joins the Cell Phone Race with nuvifone - iPodObserver - GPS maker Garmin jumped into the cell phone game on Thursday when the company announced its nuvifone mobile phone. The nuvifone sports an iPhone-esque touch screen interface and body shape, 3.5G wireless data networking, and includes a built-in GPS. Mac Observer
  
• Woz: What the iPhone Needs - What's missing? Not that much. Insanely Great Mac
• What iPhone needs to meet Apple's 2008 target, ask Wozniak - The coming 11 months will see Apple's landmark smartphone product the iPhone enter new markets around the world and probably with a new generation of the product. Apple will be trying its heart out to meet its stated objective of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008 to capture 1% of the global market. Most analysts agree that in order to do that iPhone 2.0 will need features not present in the current model, so what are they? Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has already provided most of the answers. itwire
• O2 customers get iPhone tariff break - New tariffs effective February 1 mean iPhone users on the UK's O2 network will get more time and texts for their money. itwire
• Garmin enters cellphone market with Apple iPhone look-alike - Garmin today announced its entrance into the mobile phone market with the nuvifone... MacDailyNews
• Apple iPhone plowed over by 18-wheeler; still works perfectly - I was filling my car up with gas in the sharp cold gusting winds we've had here in Kansas lately... MacDailyNews
• Report: Google, Dell teaming up on cellphone - Google and Dell are collaborating on a handset, says a new claim by ad magazine MarketingWeek... MacDailyNews
• Apple’s iPhone ignores borders, spreads around globe - We've heard the rumors that many iPhones are being used outside the officially sanctioned countries... MacDailyNews

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