http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/criticizes.dev.for.responding.to.legal.threat/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/stevejobs-bw.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple CEO Steve Jobs has chastised a Mac developer in response to a letter regarding a name change, reports say. The CEO of Little App Factory, John Devor, says he was recently served a notice by Apple lawfirm Baker & McKenzie, asking him to change the name of iPodRip, a program used to transfer content from an iPod or iPhone back to a Mac. Devor decided to plead his case with Jobs directly, wri... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/criticizes.dev.for.responding.to.legal.threat/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/notes.company.was.on.verge.of.collapse/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/billgates.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, speaking on a Thursday-night CNBC program, is noted to have complimented Steve Jobs on his return to Apple, crediting him for effectively saving the company. Gates was on TV as part of a "Keeping America Great" town hall event, paired with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. One audience member asked Gates' opinion of Jobs, specifically in regards to the latter'... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/notes.company.was.on.verge.of.collapse/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/magazine.claims.revolutionary.impact/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/jobs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple head Steve Jobs has been chosen as Fortune's CEO of the Decade. The magazine claims that "the past decade in business belongs to Jobs," not only because of his personal and corporate wealth, but the way he has "radically and lucratively reordered three markets," specifically movies, music and cellphones. His impact is also said to extend to computers, though it is less pronounced.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/magazine.claims.revolutionary.impact/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/company.makes.gains.in.itunes.losses.in.ipods/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/ipodtouch3g-games.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has published an official 10-K statement for its 2009 fiscal year, revealing some broader trends. The company for instance sold 54 million iPods, 1 percent less than in 2008; the result was more damaging in financial terms, bringing in 12 percent less revenue at $8.091 billion. Lower selling prices are said to be blame, as each iPod is estimated to have brought in an average of $149, as co... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/company.makes.gains.in.itunes.losses.in.ipods/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/disney.keychest.may.have.apples.help/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/disneycastle.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Disney is developing an approach to digital media that would eliminate the need for device-specific rights, the company said late yesterday (subscription required). Unofficially known as Keychest, it would copy protect content but give lifetime permission to access that content a given number of devices. It would behave as a more universal form of the rights management of Amazon Video On Demand ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/disney.keychest.may.have.apples.help/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/13/apple.exec.beats.out.more.publicized.competition/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/jobs2009.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple executive Steve Jobs is the most admired celebrity entrepreneur in the US, at least amongst tweens and teenagers, claims the youth organization Junior Achievement. The group recently surveyed 1,000 people aged 12 to 17, asking them to pick a name from a predefined list. Jobs was chosen by 35 percent of respondents, beating out talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 25 percent, and skateboarder To... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/13/apple.exec.beats.out.more.publicized.competition/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/13/disney.aims.to.remake.and.expand.outlets/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/imagpark.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Disney's retail division is turning to Apple and its CEO, Steve Jobs, for help in redesigning its 340 American and European retail stores, says the New York Times. The Disney aim is to attract more children to the outlets and keep them there longer, as a consequence keeping parents there, who may feel more pressured to buy. The centerpiece of the redesign is a theater, which will allow kids to s... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/13/disney.aims.to.remake.and.expand.outlets/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/questions.of.practicality.impede.progress/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/tabletmock.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has been working on a rumored tablet computer since at least 2003, claims a group of the company's former workers. Although a final tablet may only be released in early 2010, 2003 is said to have seen the creation of a PowerPC-based prototype, one which would have been impractical for anyone to use. "It couldn't be built," says Joshua Strickland, a former Apple engineer. "The battery life... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/questions.of.practicality.impede.progress/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/30/executive.climbs.18.positions.from.last.year/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/jobs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple CEO Steve Jobs has risen to the 43rd spot amongst Forbes 400 Richest Americans. The iconic chief previously held the 61st position with an estimated net worth of approximately $5.7 billion. Forbes describes Jobs as the "cultish king of the iGeeks," while mentioning the persistent rumors of an Apple tablet device.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/30/executive.climbs.18.positions.from.last.year/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/26/intel.light.peak.made.just.for.apple/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/intellightpeak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Intel's recently unveiled 10-gigabit Light Peak connection standard was actually created at Apple's specific request, according to a major leak. While pitched at IDF as an Intel-made design, the fiber optic connection is now said to have been the direct result of talks between Apple founder Steve Jobs and Intel chief Paul Otellini. Engadget claims that Apple wants a single, high-speed connection... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/26/intel.light.peak.made.just.for.apple/ Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT