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• MWSF 2008 had 10 percent more attendees - IDG World Expo says the 24th Macworld Conference & Expo drew 10 percent more attendees than the 2007 event, featured hundreds of new product announcements, and hosted 475 technology companies that filled the Moscone Center. If our calculations are correct, that would be 44,000 attendees compared to 2007 tally of 40,000. MacimumNews
• Analyst: Mac, iPod Likely Driving Strong Quarter - Apple is due to report its December quarter earnings later on Tuesday, and American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu expects the company to once again beat its own guidance. Mac Observer
• AAPL Down $10 in Pre-market Trading - Apple's stock followed the general market trend on Tuesday morning to drop more than US$10 in value. The Mac and iPod maker's stock swooped down to multi-week low near $151 from its Monday night $161.36 closing price. Mac Observer
• Apple Store Goes Offline - Apple's online retail store went offline early Tuesday morning, only a week after the Macworld Expo 2008 Steve Jobs keynote presentation. The Mac and iPod maker typically displays the familiar "We'll be back soon" sign when adding new or updated products, but occasionally takes the store offline for routine maintenance, too. Apple could be prepping to release new MacBook Pro models, or might just be clearing the cobwebs from its site code. Mac Observer
• VIDEO Wired @ Macworld 2008 - MacBook Air, iPhone Updates, iTunes Movie Rentals Wired
• Investors hope Apple’s first-quarter results will fire up stock again - Investors are hoping Apple can deliver first-quarter results that get the company's stock going again... MacDailyNews
• Apple Q1 08 earnings report due today - Apple Inc. will report fiscal first quarter 2008 earning today after market close... MacDailyNews
• Apple's 1Q 2008 Conference Call Today - Apple will be announcing their financial results for their first fiscal quarter of 2008 (4th calendar quarter of 2007) and answering questions during a conference call today at 2PM PT, 5PM ET. As usual, the call will be webcast live via QuickTime. MacRumors.com
• Thirsty for Apple juice - Apple shares have been in a free fall as markets have swooned in 2008. Here's what analysts will be looking for from Tuesday's earnings report. CNN Money
• Will Apple Beat the Street Tuesday? - $9.44 Billion or More? Insanely Great Mac
• Apple shares bleed red ahead of afternoon earnings report - Shares of Apple Inc. joined the broader technology sector in a brief free-fall early Tuesday morning as growing fears of a recession and slowing global economy weighed heavily on the Nasdaq stock market. AppleInsider
• Piper Jaffray reduces December quarter iPod estimate - Investment bank Piper Jaffray on Tuesday reduced its fiscal first quarter iPod sales estimate for Apple Inc. by approximately 2 million units in light of preliminary sales data that suggests December month sales fell slightly short of expectations. AppleInsider
• Apple profiles Paul Van Dyk - A pair of MacBook Pros, Logic Studio and Ableton Live Insanely Great Mac
• Off the beaten path at Expo - It’s time to take a look at some of the other products being showcased at this year’s Macworld Expo. Join Dan Moren on a tour of the show floor as he looks for products that are flying under the radar. Hear John Moltz’s analysis of the show’s more bizarre announcements, as well as his many so-called celebrity sightings. Macworld

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Mac Hardware

• Banking giant takes on the Mac - Apple's high-end solutions stake their space at London's Canary Wharf, taking their seats within HSBC's creative department. Macworld UK
• Memory makers expect rise in DDR3 demand in second half - DR3 (double data rate, third generation) will start to find its place in significantly more PCs by the third quarter of this year, Taiwanese DRAM executives said Tuesday. Macworld UK
• Velvet Revolver’s Slash on Macs and Gibson - Slash is also a Mac user and uses his notebook all the time. Macworld UK
• Some AirPort Extreme purchasers feel burned by Time Capsule announcement - Some Apple customers who bought the company’s AirPort Extreme router are angry that the new Time Capsule backup appliance introduced last week during CEO Steve Jobs’ keynote at the Macworld Conference & Expo leaves them on the short end of the backup stick, according to messages posted on Apple’s support forums. MacimumNews
• Mac clones, iPod imitations, Newton among top tech flops - Mac clones and iPod imitations are among the “all-time top 25 flops” in the tech industry, according to Infoworld. The article offers a :look back at the last 20 years’ worth of blunders, fumbles, also-rans, and downright disasters that you may have forgotten about—or wish you could.” MacimumNews
• Worldwide computer processor market hits record level of unit shipments - Worldwide personal computer microprocessor shipments grew 8.5 percent sequentially in the fourth calendar quarter of 2007 to reach record levels for the second quarter in a row, according to new data from IDC. Growth in overall unit shipments and stable average selling prices stimulated overall market revenue to grow 9.6 percent sequentially to $8.7 billion. MacimumNews
• Once again, thin is in: MacBook Air - The trend for technology to go thin has been with us for some time – I still have an old Sony portable CD player somewhere that’s barely bigger than a CD inside its plastic jewel case – and everybody’s seen the Motorola RAZR. The 30GB 5G iPod, the Nano and then the iPod Touch also propelled thin tech further, and now it culminates in the MacBook Air. itwire
• 'Yes, it really is cool' - John Mayer flaunts his new MacBook Air Insanely Great Mac
• How the MacBook Air stacks up against other ultra-light notebooks - At last year's Macworld Expo, Apple's dramatic unveiling of the iPhone divided the world into two camps: those who were excited about the state of the art being pushed, and those who were irritated that Apple was the one doing it. This year, the role of the iPhone is being played by Apple's new MacBook Air. AppleInsider
• The Future of the MacBook Air and What it Will Become - Everyone agrees (or almost everyone) that the Macbook Air is an astonishing machine but it lacks something. Not a superdrive or ethernet connection, but obviously a better price. The thinnest (read more) Applematters
• The MacBook Air: FAQ - Steve Jobs ended his Macworld Expo keynote by unveiling the MacBook Air, the thinnest laptop Apple's ever made. What features are included in this slim portable, and which ones did Apple drop? What's the battery life like? And is it the right machine for you? We have the answers to these and other questions in our MacBook Air introductory guide. Macworld
• iMac screen burn-in - Though modern LCDs are generally resistant to screen burn-in (resulting in images that erroneously persist on the display), a surprisingly high number of iMac owners have recently reported the issue. In most cases, the burn-in is temporary and can be easily resolved (the same applies for "stuck pixels). Though the problem can affect any LCD, reports we've received implicate iMacs, specifically aluminum iMacs, most often. MacFixIt
  

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OS X & Software

• 'Huge' Leopard update on its way? - Report claims extensive improvements in Mac OS X 10.5.2, covering many applications and squishing its widely reported bugs. Macworld UK
• Mac users get cheaper virtual Vista - Microsoft has changed its licensing conditions for its Vista OS, saying it will allow users to run Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium as guest operating systems on a virtual machine, reducing the cost of setting up a virtual version of Vista on a Mac. Macworld UK
• CommuniGate intros Apple-friendly CalDAV support - 'We look forward to expanding the CalDAV features, especially for the iPhone and over-the-air (OTA) support,' company says Macworld UK
• Fractals get better on Mac - Support for multiple monitors and multi-processors feature in Leopard-ready release of powerful fractal screensaver application. Macworld UK
• Apple offers cut-price iPhoto books - Apple is offering customers 20 per cent off the cost of photo books and calendars when purchased through iPhoto until 29 February. Macworld UK
• EU helps translation with a million sentences - The EU is offering translation software developers free access to one million sentences translated between 22 of the European Union's 23 official languages Macworld UK
• Facebook faces UK privacy probe - Facebook's data protection policies are to be investigated by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Macworld UK
• Apple growth will draw malware attacks - 'Mac is still a safer platform, although not necessarily a more secure one,' experts state as they consider Apple's attraction to malware authors Macworld UK
• Donovan’s views:: Taking care of corporate business, part II - More articles on Apple’s extension into the enterprise are appearing. One columnist recently wrote small and medium sized business (SMB) support may now be provided given the cluster of Apple Stores (13 in New York) nearby. Safety in numbers? MacimumNews
• Sophos: Cybercriminals moving beyond Microsoft - IT security and control firm Sophos has published its Security Threat Report 2008, examining the threat landscape during the previous 12 months and predicting emerging cybercrime trends for 2008. The report reveals that in 2007 “organized criminal gangs for the first time arrived at Apple’s doorstep with the intention of stealing money.”MacimumNews
• FinanceToGo update lets you change default colors - Fastforward has released FinanceToGo 1.6.1, a free update to the personal finance manager application for Mac OS X. The update fixes several bugs, improves performance and adds several new features including the ability to change the default positive and negative colors. MacimumNews
• Pokie Magic conjures up three new Mac games - Pokie Magic has released three new games for the Mac: Tut’s Treasure, Dragon Dollars and Totem Treasure. Tut’s Treasure (shown) has an ancient Egyptian theme in which you play for the honor of Queen Cleopatra. MacimumNews
• UFO: Alien Invasion Game invades the Mac - UFO: Alien Invasion, a game that lets you combat alien invaders, has come to the Mac. It’s free to download and play. UFO: Alien Invasion “combines military realism with hard science-fiction and the weirdness of an alien invasion.” MacimumNews
• Open Television Network launches today - The Open Television Network launches today. It’s open to any content owner who wants to sell content to viewers and for any viewer who wants to choose their own programming. It’s built on a technology called klickTab. MacimumNews
• Fracture screensaver ready for Leopard - Stick Software has updated Fracture, a Mac OS X screensaver for Mac OS X, to version 1.4. The update is ready for Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”). MacimumNews
• Vista Home Basic/Premium Now Licensed for Virtualization - Microsoft made a series of announcements on Monday regarding virtualization, including the acquisition of Calista Technologies. Buried in the announcement was a relaxation of the license terms for use of Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium in a virtualization environment, for example, Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion on a Mac. Mac Observer
  
• The Sims Castaway Stories Coming to the Mac - Mac Gaming News - Aspyr Media announced on Tuesday that it plans to bring The Sims Castaway Stories to the Mac. The expansion pack for The Sims lets players explore a tropical island as castaways. Mac Observer
  
• You Control 1.6 Improves Leopard Support - You Software announced the immediate availability of You Control 1.6 on Tuesday. The updated version of the customized menu utility improved support for Mac OS X 10.5. Mac Observer
  
• PTHPasteboard PRO 4.3 Adds Web Enabled Filters - PTH Consulting announced the immediate availability of PTHpasteboard PRO 4.3 on Tuesday. The updated version of the multiple pasteboard application added support for Web Enabled filters. Mac Observer
• Microsoft flip-flops: allows Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium virtualization - Microsoft on Monday changed its mind again, saying it will allow users to run Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium as guest operating systems on a virtual machine...MacDailyNews
• Mac OS X 10.5.2: Optional Translucent Menubar, DVD/CD Sharing - Some screenshots of the new features found in the Mac OS X 10.5.2 seed have been detailed by BabyGotMac.com. Amongst the new features: MacRumors.com
• ZFS set up, use - From command-line installation to creating a ZFS-formatted thumb drive Insanely Great Mac
• MS Throws Full Weight Into Virtualization Effort - Microsoft on Monday announced several moves it says will help its business customers take advantage of virtualization, and in the process help the software maker catch up with VMware, the frontrunner in that area. Virtualization allows one physical computer to house multiple "virtual machines," each one acting like a separate computer with an operating system and all the software that runs on top of it. MacNewsWorld
• Save 20% on iPhoto print products - Discount good on books, calendars ordered before Feb 29... Insanely Great Mac
• 81% of Leopard users 'very satisfied'- ChangeWave report details surging Mac sales... Insanely Great Mac
• QuickTime 7.4 video playback problems: more solutions - Video playback problems -- more solutions An inability to properly playback videos continues to be the biggest problem facing users who upgrade to QuickTime 7.4. As previously reported, some movies play without video, others play without sound, and still others don't play at all. Two of the latest, typical reports: MacFixIt
• Review: Microsoft Entourage 2008 - If you’re outside of the corporate realm, and need a mail, calendar, and contact manager with lots of headroom and solid integration with the rest of the Office suite, Entourage 2008 provides a wealth of features that are deeper than Apple’s trio. Macworld

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iPods, iTunes & Apple TV

• Apple launches pink iPod nano - Apple has introduced a pink model to the 8GB iPod nano range - and the company says the new colour is in response to consumer demand. Macworld UK
• Many iPod users are under 10 - Media and peripherals firms mull over the new iPod opportunity, as hand-me-down culture means children as young as four have iPods, report claims. Macworld UK
• Wallace and Gromit come to iTunes - Apple has introduced two collections of short Wallace and Gromit films to the iTunes Store in the UK. Macworld UK
• Pole Position, Block Breaker games come to the iPod - Apple has added two new games for purchase from the iTunes Store: Pole Position and Block Breaker. MacimumNews
• The iPod nano goes pink - Apple is adding a new pink iPod nano to the lineup. It’s available immediately in an 8GB model for US$199. It joins the other 8GB models available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. MacimumNews
• Apple Adds Movie Rental Support to 3G iPod nano - iPodObserver - Apple released iPod nano (3rd generation) Software 1.1 on Tuesday. The release notes for the update are scant -- as usual -- but do state that it adds support for iTunes Store movie rentals along with bug fixes. The software update is free and available through the iTunes application. Mac Observer
• Is Apple TV Finally a Cable Alternative? - Hot Forum Topic - Today TMO readers are discussing whether or not the new Apple TV is a viable option to cable and satellite TV services. Mac Observer
  
• Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod Speakers - iPO Review - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Zeppelin iPod Speakers are easily the most interesting-looking iPod speakers I've ever tested. You may or may not agree, but in my humble opinion they look more like modern sculpture than iPod speakers. And while you definitely pay a premium for such a gorgeous design, they do sound better than you'd expect a one-piece speaker system this size to sound. Mac Observer
• Apple Unveils Pink iPod nano - iPodObserver - Apple expanded the color options for its third generation iPod nano on Tuesday to include pink. The pink iPod nano includes 8GB of storage, video support, Cover Flow, Apple ear buds, and a USB dock connector. It is priced at US$199, includes free engraving and shipping, and ships within 24 hours giving you plenty of time for your Valentine's Day purchases. Mac Observer
• Time Warner debuts new HBO movie and TV download service - Here's the latest entry in the what-you-want, when-you-want-it movie download race: HBO... MacDailyNews
• Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Apple adds pink iPod nano - Apple today announced that it is adding a new pink iPod nano to the lineup of the world's most popular music player... MacDailyNews
• Apple Announces Pink iPod nano - Apple has announced the addition of a pink 8GB iPod nano to its lineup. MacRumors.com
• Consumers prefer iTunes movies to Blu-ray and HD DVD? - Apple have sold 7 million movies since their introduction on iTunes back in September 2006, outselling high-def movie sales on Blu-ray or HD DVD – with more competition still from the Xbox 360’s movie download service, Amazon’s Unbox and others – but downloading hasn’t won the race just yet. itwire
• Hack Apple TV, order pizza - 'Pizza on demand,' one less reason to get off the couch Insanely Great Mac
• Get the iPod nano in pink - Just-in-time for Valentine's Day, Apple releases new games Insanely Great Mac
• Rise of the 'pod children' - Nearly one-third of all music player users are kids Insanely Great Mac
• iTunes Store freebies 01 / 22 / 08 - From camouflage tuxedos to arriving at the wedding on an ATV... Insanely Great Mac
• Apple introduces pink iPod nano ahead of Valentine's Day - Apple said Tuesday that it has added a new pink iPod nano to its lineup of digital media players just in time for next month's celebration of love. AppleInsider
• PRODUCT REVIEW George: An iPod Sound System With an Ear for Detail - Chestnut Hill Sound makes the George, a high-end digital audio system for iPods with some unique features. Most significant is the unique remote control. TMO spoke with the CEO, Steve Krampf, to find out more about this award winning home audio system. As every audiophile knows, there are audio systems, and there are audio systems. There are also iPod docks with speakers, and there are audio systems for the iPod. The George is a premium sound system with tweeters, woofers and a subwoofer. MacNewsWorld
  

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iPhone

• AT&T unveils iPhone business rate plans - AT&T's new iPhone plans for businesses, which it spelled out on its site, come with a minimum two-year service agreement. Macworld UK
• Eight more countries for the iPhone? - A Bangkok Post newspaper report emerged Monday of a local telephone company in Thailand, Advanced Info Systems (AIS), talking with Apple in selling the iPhone for Thailand. The most important aspect is to link into who is a shareholder of Advanced and if a bigger deal is in the works. MacimumNews
• iPhone Visual Voicemail co-defendant, SimulScribe, settles lawsuit with Klausner Technologie - SimulScribe a co-defendant with Apple in the patent infringement lawsuit recently filed by Klausner Technologies, has settled the litigation and has licensed the Klausner Technologies visual voicemail patents. Other defendants in the case include ATT, Comcast and Cablevision Systems Corp. MacimumNews
• HTC sold 2 million of its iPhone-rival handset last year - InfoWorld - San Francisco - Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC sold 2 million of the Microsoft-based mobile phones it developed to compete with the iPhone last year, the 'Touch' family of handsets. Yahoo! NEWS
• Latest iPhone firmware unlocked - More jailbreaks than a spaghetti western The Register
• IBM: Lotus Notes for iPhone not ready yet - Company dismisses reports that the launch of Lotus Notes for the iPhone and iPod Touch is imminent. C|Net News

 

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