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In a press release, Apple confirmed that the US iTunes Music store is now offering more than 1 million tracks for download, becoming the first and only online music store to offer as many. The iTunes Music Store offers the worlds most extensive collection of downloadable music with over one million tracks available, said Eddy Cue, Apples vice president of Applications. With more than one million...

Think Secret provides a product-by-product breakdown of current Apple stock and it's availability to fulfill orders on time. Channel availability of several Apple products is expected to be constrained during August and possibly into September, Think Secret has learned. While specifics vary from dealer to dealer, reports indicate that a majority of Apple's products are experiencing...

Now Available via Software Update: iSync lets you manage your contacts, calendars, To Do lists, and Safari bookmarks across multiple Mac OS X computers and devices (such as an iSync-compatible mobile phone, Palm OS device, or iPod), so you always have your most current information with you. To sync a Palm OS device, you need to install the iSync Palm Conduit version 1.2 or later. iSync 1.5...

Motion provides motion-graphics creation with real-time previews, procedural behavior animation and Final Cut Pro HD integration. Available as a stand-alone product, or now available in a Production Suite, and a price point of only $299, Motion provides studio-quality video motion graphics at a mere fraction of the previous cost. [Update] Available in Software Update for users of Apple's Final ...

Along with the latest system update made available earlier today, Apple has released a security update to address a recent issue regarding a security breach in Safari. The breach affects Safari and Mozilla-based browsers, including Camino & Firefox and their handling of .png (portable network graphic) graphic files. The Security Update is available via Software Update. A standard download version ...

Now available in your Software Update: The 10.3.5 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther" and is recommended for all users. Key enhancements include: improved support for NTFS formatted volumes improves reliability for user logins and mounting of home directories in a networked environment updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers improved...

A listing for a book entitled 'AppleWorks X for Mac OS X: A Visual Quickstart Guide' from Peachpit Press was discovered by one of our members on BookFinder4U. Given an a March 2004 copyright date, ISBN number, and listing the author as Nolan Hester, the book is listed as "not yet printed." Hester is also the author of a large number of Peachpit's other visual quickstart titles. The last...

iPhoto version 4.0.2 (previously rumored) is now available via Software Update: iPhoto 4.0.2 addresses minor issues with Smart Albums and European books, and provides notification when new versions of iPhoto are available. The update can also be downloaded here (requires iPhoto 4.0.1 in iLife 04). [Update] Apple has pulled the update, both from Software Update and from downloads. So far, no...

Over the weekend Apple CEO Steve Jobs went under the knife to remove a rare form of pancreatic cancer. In a company-wide email, Jobs wrote: Team, I have some personal news that I need to share with you, and I wanted you to hear it directly from me. This weekend I underwent a successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from my pancreas. I had a very rare form of pancreatic cancer called an isle...

According to AdWeek, the southern california offices of TBWA|Chiat|Day have been given the green light to begin the next rendition of the iTunes-Pepsi cross promotion to begin in the next Super Bowl. The first attempt was made by BBDO Worldwide with its 'I Fought The Law' campaign using previously-sued music downloaders drinking Pepsi products. BBDO has handled the Pepsi brand since 1964....

According to an article in the New York Times, RealNetworks will debut a technology dubbed "Harmony" tomorrow which mimics the licensing rules of FairPlay, and provides compatibility with the iPod. After attempts by Ron Glaser, CEO of RealNetworks, to contact Steve Jobs to license FairPlay went ignored, Real moved ahead with development of Harmony through reverse engineering. Planning to...

In a press release, Apple announced today that it has signed licensing agreements with three of the largest European independent music labels, Beggars Group, Sanctuary Records Group and V2. This ads tens of thousands of new tracks to each of the 3 European stores, growing each of the catalogs significantly. With three of the most influential independent record labels on board, iTunes Music Store...

According to ThinkSecret, Apple is putting the finishing touches on iPhoto 4.0.2 to be released in July. iPhoto 4.0.2 will fix several bugs involving photo books in Europe and Smart Albums, both of which are new features that Apple introduced with iPhoto 4. The updated application will also inform users when new updates are available for download. Any further details would be...

Apple has released an iPod Software Update for new and previous model iPods & iPod Minis. New for Click Wheel iPods - Shuffle songs with one click - Create multiple On-The-Go playlists - Delete songs from On-The-Go playlists - Select reading playback speed for audiobooks - Hear the clicker user interface sound through headphones - Charge via USB 2.0 connection - Enjoy improved playback...

Via webcast conference call, Apple stated its financial earnings today over fiscal 2004 third quarter ended June 26, 2004: - Highest Q3 in 8 years - $61 Million profit on revenue of $2 Billion - Highest quartely shipment of macs - iBook 240K, iMac 220K, 416K desktops - Apple Retail Stores now total 80 with $270 million revenue - Cash up to $4.96 billion. Apple is a...

Think Secret reports they have a confirmed source regarding smaller, sleeker iPods to be released in the first few weeks of August, prior to Apple's Expo Paris beginning August 31. The new models are expected to come in a variety of colors, including purple, orange, and yellow. Design is said to be similar to the iPod Mini, although retaining features only available on the current full-sized iPod....

In a press release, the University of Maine announced its intentions to build a 256-node cluster of G5 Xserves at the Target Technology Center in Orono. Progress on building the machine can be watched in their online gallery, as well as a webcam mounted on the server room door. Aided with funding from the US Army, this $680,000 cluster will remain running 24/7 and will be available for use by...

According to Apple, the new 20" & 23" aluminum frame LCD displays have begun shipping today. Priced at US $1299 & $1999 respectively, these two models now represent the lower end of the Apple Cinema Display line. The 30" Cinema display is rumored to begin shipping in...

According to several reader reports, Apple has begun shipping the much-anticipated Airport Express wireless base station. The Express offers 802.11g wireless networking for up to 10 computers, as well as a USB port to connect wirelessly to printers, but most importantly works as a wireless audio bridge to home stereo equipment via an 1/8" audio line-out jack. Working with AirTunes, the Airport...

According to one anonymous source, Duke University is in talks to provide each incoming new student with an iPod, or an iPod mini. While the deal is not necessarily tied to the iTunes Music Store, the iPods should be used for various educational content purposes, as well as for new student...