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• Apple charged in defamation suit against BET - iTunes operator Apple Inc. is charged as an accomplice in a new defamation lawsuit filed against Viacom and sibling television network BET for mislabeling two Texas residents as "murderers" on the hit television series "American Gangster."AppleInsider
• THIS DAY IN APPLE HISTORY December 13, 1980: Apple Hits One Billion in Sales - When most people think about Apple, they think first of either the Mac or the iPod. The failures are largely forgotten: the Newton, the Lisa or Apple’s foray into digital (read more) Applematters
• Forbes: What Apple CEO Steve Jobs will unveil at Macworld Expo - For Apple fans, the wishing doesn't end with the holiday season... MacDailyNews
• Former Apple VP Leads the Way at Wilting Palm - iPodObserver - Jon Rubinstein, Apple's former VP of hardware engineering, is now leading the way at Palm, trying to revive the wilting company, according to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Mac Observer
• Branding guru: Apple one of the winners in the digital age - Apple is among the “winners” in the digital age, according to branding expert Alan Siegel. Other winners are North Face, Nike, The New York Times, Netflix, and Prudential. Some of the losers are CNN, Blockbuster, Network Solutions, and myspace.com. MacimumNews
• What Will Apple Release in 2008? - NewsFactor - A new report from investment bank Goldman Sachs predicts that Apple's 2008 releases will include a 3G iPhone and a modified Apple TV. According to AppleInsider, the research report was written by Goldman Sachs analyst David Bailey and was based on information obtained from component suppliers in Asia. Yahoo! NEWS
  

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Mac Hardware

• New Apple TV, iPhone in '08 - Apple TV with LCD? Insanely Great Mac
• Sizing Up the Gateway One: An iMac With Cow Spots? - One-piece computers -- in which the display and the PC are in the same case -- are nothing new. In fact, some of the earliest systems were designed this way. Names such as Osborne, Kaypro and, yes, Compaq come to mind. However, the current leader in all-in-one offerings is Apple, with its iMac line. Given that the very first Macintosh was a one-piece system, that makes sense. The sleek all-aluminum iMac is a major part of Apple's resurgence. MacNewsWorld
• Ricoh rolls out new color printers - Ricoh has introduced the GX2500 (shown), an US$169 color printer for the small office, and the $749 GX7000 for small to mid-sized office environments. Both utilize Ricoh’s GelSprinter technology. MacimumNews
• Nvidia extends SLI technology - No one on if or when the technology might come to the Mac Pro, but Nvidia has extended its SLI technology, which enables the use of multiple graphics processing units (GPUs) on a single computer, allowing up to three GeForce graphics cards to be used in a single machine. MacimumNews
• Last-minute gifts & Macworld Expo survival - Two major upcoming events propel us over the 100th episode hump. The first is the looming holidays, while the other is next month’s Macworld Expo. Chris Breen tackles both topics, with a little help, in this edition of the Macworld Podcast. Dan Frakes—who recently wrote Playlist’s Plays of the Year awards—offers gift suggestions for your favorite Mac, iPod, and iPhone user. And to help prepare for next month’s Macworld Expo, Chris offers some practical tips for surviving and, more importantly, enjoying your week in San Francisco. Macworld
• What’s the best Mac ever? - What’s the best Mac ever? As Jason Snell found, ask a hundred people and you’ll get about a hundred different answers. But now that the voting booth is open, so to speak, anyone can throw their opinion in the ring. What do you think? What’s the best Mac of all time? Macworld
• Iomega to buy China-owned storage maker - New acquisition will triple the size of veteran storage manufacturer, Iomega, and will expand reach in Chinese market. Macworld UK
• Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too - Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Back in 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the Apple I, an early personal computer that consisted of a circuit board in a simple wooden box. Yahoo! NEWS
• AMD to face tough questions at analyst meeting - Macworld.com - Amid further delays of AMD’s quad-core server chip and plans to write off goodwill from the acquisition of ATI, AMD executives are going to face tough questions when they meet financial analysts in New York Thursday. Yahoo! NEWS

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OS X & Software

• Five Killer Apps for the Mac - Even though a lot of argument suggests the killer app has seen its day, some apps are still revolutionary enough to swing some folks’ buying decisions. They’re not going to (read more) Applematters
• Apple users: as far removed from Woz as possible - It does not take much to get the Apple user community up in arms - just a mention that there may be a defect in Mac OS X is sufficient to invite abuse, ridicule and plain silliness as though there is even one operating system in this world of ours which is perfect. itwire
• Reminder: Application crashes? Check Rosetta status - We recently received a message from MacFixIt reader stating: "My 2 GHz intel core duo MacBook had been very stable until I updated to 10.4.11. Photoshop CS3 with and without 10.4.1, Illustrator CS2 and Safari 3.0.4 all regularly crash since updating to 10.4.11." A cursory follow-up revealed that Safari was running under Rosetta, the environment that allows PowerPC applications to be run on Intel-based Macs. Toggling this setting resolved the issue. MacFixIt
• Positive AirPort experiences in Leopard - Being a troubleshooting site, MacFixIt tends to focus on trouble. From time to time, however, in the interest of serving those who are still debating whether or not to apply a given upgrade/update, we sometimes pass along positive reports from readers. MacFixIt
• Microsoft blogger: Next Windows will blow away Apple iPhone with multi-touch features - Microsoft Software Test Engineer and blogger Hilton Locke said this week that the Windows Vista successor, codenamed "Vienna"... MacDailyNews
• MacSoft announces Tradewinds Legends game for Apple Mac - Set sail for adventure! MacSoft, a leading publisher of Macintosh games, has announced the retail version of Tradewinds Legends for Apple... MacDailyNews
• Apimac Slideshow '08 Adds YouTube, Leopard Support - Apimac announced the immediate availability of Apimac Slideshow '08 on Thursday.The new version of the slideshow creation and presentation application added the ability to create optimized movie files for YouTube and improved support for Mac OS X 10.5. Mac Observer
• Opera Files EU Antitrust Case Against Microsoft - Opera, the company that makes the cross-platform Web browser with the same name, filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft with the European Union on Wednesday. The complaint alleges that Microsoft is engaging in anti-competitive behavior and is abusing its monopoly powers by tying its Internet Explorer Web browser to the Windows operating system. Mac Observer
• FlightCheck Pro 6.10 Improves QuarkXPress 7 Support, More - Markzware announced the immediate availability of FlightCheck Professional 6.10 on Thursday. The updated version of the document pre-flight and data conversion application improved support for QuarkXPress 7 documents and improved preflight performance speed. Mac Observer
  
• Data Backup 3.0.4 Update Adds Leopard Support - Prosoft Engineering announced the immediate availability of Data Backup 3.0.4 on Thursday. The update for the automated data backup management application added support for Mac OS X 10.5. Mac Observer
• Next Version of Windows to Incorporate Advanced Touch Features - A Microsoft blogger revealed yesterday that the next version of Windows ("Windows 7") will contain touch features with specific claims that the new features will 'blow away' the current touch features on the iPhone: MacRumors.com
• Apple Seeking Software Engineer for Future User Interfaces - This Apple Job description (as noted by Daringfireball) invites qualified software engineers to apply for a job at Apple working on new technologies and user interface concepts for "iPhone[s], cameras and remote controls." MacRumors.com
• Apple patent involves digital video encoding - Apple has been granted a patent (number 20070286232) by the US Patent & Trademark Office for a method and apparatus for variable accuracy inter-picture timing specification for digital video encoding with reduced requirements for division operations. It relates to the field of multimedia compression systems. In particular the present invention discloses methods and systems for specifying variable accuracy inter-picture timing with reduced requirements for processor intensive division operation. MacimumNews
• Mac developer urges Apple to reject lure of enterprise computing - Drawing comparisons between Microsoft and Apple., independent Mac developer Alykhan Jetha is urging Apple to stick to its knitting in the small business and consumer markets, and leave the large enterprise market to the “PC society that has stalled out on innovation.” Jetha is the CEO of Marketcircle, makers of Daylite and Billings business software for the Mac. MacimumNews
• 4D Web 2.0 Pack 11 adds support for 4D 11 SQL - 4D Inc. has released 4D Web 2.0 Pack 11, a toolset that lets developers create business intelligence applications for mobile platforms such as the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as traditional browsers. This version includes feature additions and support for 4D 11 SQL, as well as performance improvements and bug fixes. MacimumNews
• Every Monday in December is ‘Cyber Monday’ at GadgetLocker.com - As a result of the positive response to its Cyber Monday(s) holiday discount program, TheGadgetLocker has decided to make every day a Cyber Monday. Up to and including Dec. 31, 2007, customers will receive a 10 percent discount on every item. MacimumNews
• SmileOnMyMac products discounted today on MacSanta - SmileOnMyMac is a featured developer today in the MacSanta promotion, offering 20 percent off all of their productivity software for today only and 10 percent off through Dec. 31. MacimumNews
• MacSoft releases Drop Point: Alaska game - MacSoft, a publisher of Macintosh games, has announced Drop Point: Alaska, an US$24.99 Mac-exclusive snowboarding title from Bongfish Interactive, creators of the Stoked Rider franchise. MacimumNews
• equinux’s The Tube 2.0 adds TubeTalk, BuddySurfing - equinux has released The Tube 2.0, the second generation of its TV software for the Mac, adding new community-oriented features. Using the new TubeTalk feature, TV viewers can chat with one another about the current program or even follow other users as they channel surf with BuddySurfing. MacimumNews
• Leopard to drive Q1 Mac market gains - Apple seems set to secure more gains in Mac marketshare in the coming quarter, as Leopard and customer satisfaction combine to boost planned Mac purchases by 20 per cent. Macworld UK
• Opera files EU complaint against Microsoft - Microsoft must be forced to unbundle Internet Explorer from Windows and must also be forced to adhere to true web standards, thunders Norway's Opera Software in a complaint to the European Commission. Macworld UK
• Parallels publisher talks virtualisation strategy - SWsoft (now Parallels) will develop solutions it believes will optimise computing through the application of virtualisation technologies. Macworld UK
• Quark book talks XPress/CS3 integration - Quark's free book explains how to use XPress 7 alongside Adobe CS3 within efficient design workflow, title now available for download. Macworld UK
• FileMaker bestows Cube Awards - FileMaker encourages its developer community with the announcement of winners of its first ever Cube Awards. Macworld UK
• GameTap expands Mac offering with new features - GameTap launches subscription-based online gaming service for Intel Macs, offers broader range of titles for play, free version remains available. Macworld UK
• Amazon must end free book delivery in France - French court rules that Amazon must stop offering free delivery on books in France, or pay fines of €1,000 a day. Macworld UK
• Microsoft buys Multimap - Microsoft has acquired Multimap, a UK company that provides online mapping for Europe, North America and Australia. Macworld UK
• Opera files EU antitrust suit against Microsoft - Macworld.com - Opera Software has filed an antitrust suit against Microsoft in the European Union, accusing it of stifling competition by tying its Internet Explorer Web browser to Windows, the Norwegian company said Thursday. Yahoo! NEWS
  
• Facebook to license its platform for other social sites - Macworld.com - Facebook will help other social networking sites to run applications developed for its own software platform, it said Thursday. Yahoo! NEWS

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iPods & iTunes

• iTunes Canada gets TV - Canadian-produced programs, NHL games, US content Insanely Great Mac
• iTunes TV downloads reach Canada - One criticism of Apple's iTunes Store has been the non-availability of TV shows outside of the US and the UK. The announcement that shows will now be offered to Canadian residents is a step in the right direction. itwire
• Microsoft nonsensically renames ‘PlaysForSure’ to ‘Certified for Windows Vista’ - Microsoft has killed off "PlaysForSure" and renamed it "Certified for Windows Vista" which is supposed to do... MacDailyNews
• BBC adds Mac streaming support to iPlayer beta - The BBC today introduced Mac support for its streaming "iPlayer" TV service in beta form... MacDailyNews
• BBC Adds Mac Support to iPlayer - The BBC's online iPlayer service opened its doors to the Mac on Thursday. While the beta of the streaming TV service has been extended beyond just Windows users, the ability to download shows is still missing for anyone outside of the Microsoft camp. Mac Observer
• BBC iPlayer for Mac launched - iPlayer to go fully live on 25 December, with Mac streaming beta available now. Download services to be made available next year. Macworld UK
• iTunes Canada gets TV shows - Apple now offers television shows through iTunes in three English-speaking countries, the US, UK and Canada. Macworld UK
• The world in an iPod by 2020, Google - Whole of human thought on an iPod by 2020, says Google executive at Captains of Industry conference in Singapore. Macworld UK

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iPhone

• Apple working on improved Exchange support for iPhone - Apple is working on improving the iPhone's support of Microsoft's Exchange email platform, which could finally deliver true syncing capabilities, a new company job posting has revealed. AppleInsider
• Top 10 reasons IT won't support the iPhone - Forrester Research gives corporate IT departments a hand with an explanation as to why they shouldn't support Apple's cell phone. CNN Money
• iPhone named 'gadget of the year' - At the top of a rather lackluster list of products Insanely Great Mac
• Apple iPhone video recording now working - Today I have gotten video recording to work, as it stands my max fps is 40-45... MacDailyNews
• Apple working on improved Exchange and Outlook support for iPhone - Apple is working on improving the iPhone's support of Microsoft's Exchange email platform... MacDailyNews
• FOX News for Apple iPhone Website launched - Read the headlines, search the FOX News archive, and watch every video available on Foxnews... MacDailyNews
• My iPhone is a Hero - Hot Forum Topic - Today TMO readers are sharing experiences where their iPhone saved the day. Mac Observer
• Take Control Introduces "Take Control of Your iPhone" Ebook - iPodObserver - TidBITS and Take Control announced the immediate availability of Take Control of Your iPhone on Thursday. The new ebook from well known author and TMO columnist Ted Landau explains how to more effectively use your iPhone and includes several step-by-step troubleshooting tips. Mac Observer
• TomTom Developing GPS Module for iPhone? - Engadget posts a photo claiming to be an upcoming TomTom GPS module for the iPhone. MacRumors.com
• New ebook tells you how to ‘Take Control of Your iPhone’ - TidBITS and Take Control Publishing has released Take Control of Your iPhone , a 195-page eBook by Ted Landau that normally costs US$15, but which is on sale for $10. Topics include: MacimumNews
• iPhone is biggest launch of 2007 - Separate reports from Time Magazine and Schneider Associates describe the iPhone as leading device of 2007, generating the most awareness among consumers. Macworld UK
• iPhone 2 in development - analyst - 3G support and expanded flash memory for iPhone in 2008, say the analysts at Goldman Sachs, and an Apple TV upgrade is also expected, the analysts say. Macworld UK

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