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Apple has posted a Job Listing for an Apple Store Manager in LA, California at the Beverly Center. Apple currently has a store at The Grove in...

In the opening scenes of the Wedding Date which was released on Feb 4, 2005 -- a bike messenger appears to be wearing an iPod Shuffle. Meanwhile, the iPod Shuffle was officially released on Jan 11th, 2005 at MacWorld Expo. If true, this would mean the iPod Shuffle might have been floating around prior to the official release - unusual for the typically tight-lipped Apple. If anyone has...

A previous report of a PowerBook G5 reference sparked a considerable amount of speculation amongst Apple fans last week. Another Apple website reference was submitted at http://www.apple.com/ca/fr/displays/asd17/ (in French). The 17" Apple Studio Display info page lists the following under configuration requirements: LApple Studio Display ncessite un PowerMacG5 avec un connecteur ADC ou un Powe...

The following images have been making the rounds: iHome Images In the days prior to an expo, claimed "spy shots" always seem to emerge. No credibility or backstory...

AppleInsider reports that Apple released a build of Mac OS X 10.3.8 to developers today. Details of the update are scarce, but sources say the software will deliver improved graphics performance along with several fixes that will improve the overall stability of the Panther operating system. [Update] According to developer discussions monitored by AppleInsider: The system update will improve...

According to AppleInsider, Apple will announce its own brand of iPod speakers in January. Along with the new iMac, reliable sources say the company will also debut its own brand of powered iPod speakers.Currently, the online Apple store offers iPod speakers ranging from $24.95 for lightweight 4-watt Sony personal speakers to $349 for powerful Logitech "THX" 500-watt surround sound speakers. Apple ...

According to Spanish site CanalPDA.com (translated) in an interview with Apple's VP of Mobile Platforms and Services business unit Albert Slope, Apple is lining up their ducks to be a new mobile carrier. "creating our own mobile carrier is the next logical step in our strategy of providing the Apple experience to the users of our products. We believe that existing carriers are not offering the...

Taiwanese newspaper Apple Daily reported yesterday that ASUSTeK Computer Inc. has received an order to manufacture about 5 million iPods based on flash memory for delivery next year, with the deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2005. The FOB (wholesale export) price is said to be $65. Taiwan-based ASUSTeK is a major manufacturing company, capable of producing two million motherboards ...

CNN reports on rumors that Apple may be working on a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio to bring satellite radio service to the iPod.Technical hurdles include the difficulty of integrating the Sirius chip set into a device as small as an iPod, but both companies could benefit from such a deal in both publicity and sales.Speculation is that a deal could be announced as soon as the Consumer...

An anonymous submission today points to some possible releases at MWSF in January: New eMacs 1.6 Ghz G5 across the line -- 533 mhz bus like the iMac. ATI Radeon 9600 with 64 MB VRAM. Combo $899 Superdrive $999 New Powerbooks G5s are nowhere near ready as are dual G4s. There will however be slight upgrades and price drops. 12" - upgrade to 1.5 Ghz G4, BT/AE built in (like the new...

New fuel was added to the Apple branded phone fire in a post at TreoMac.com, saying that Motorola was working on an Apple-branded phone with iTunes and iPhoto integration. According to the post, the phone featured a top-located media card slot, and possibly a bottom-located USB port. No other information is available as of yet.[Update, January 6, 2005] Matt Hicks at eWeek reports that Motorola ...

Teen-centric mac enthusiast site TheMacMind has posted what it says are 'confirmed details' of the previously-rumored flash based iPod. The site claims the flash iPod will be significantly smaller than an iPod mini (approx 2.5" long, 1.5" wide, and just .5" thick), have no screen, and have pricing set at approximately $99. TheMacMind doesn't usually foray into the world of rumors, so it has no ...

Some Apple retail stores show signs of having special deals on Friday, November 26, the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season.Last year, Apple offered 10% off on iPods and iPod accessories on the day after Thanksgiving.[Update] - A graphic at the online Apple Store and a page at Apple's web site give hints at savings without giving...

An article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press points to Digital River to produce electronic game content for distribution to the next generation of iPods. Digital River's stock jumped 10 percent Friday on rumors that the Eden Prairie e-commerce outsourcer was negotiating with Apple Computer to download games to the next version of the popular iPod music player. "We actually believe this rumor, as...

MacRumors, AppleInsider, and Apple-x.net have been handed information pointing to a possible WebObjects 5.3 update in the near future. WebObjects is the software Apple uses to create its web site, as well as build the framework for the iTunes music store. In the submission: A major update is on the way, set for January. However, due to the fact that inventory has literally dried up, it may...

During yesterday's Media announcement involving the U2 iPod, iPod Photo, and International iTMS stores, Steve was using what appeared to be a version of keynote with features not yet released in the wild. An independent photoblog shows the images and transitions. Given Steve's propensity to use only Apple-made items when possible, it's doubtful these were made with 3rd party plugins. Keynote...

AppleInsider reports that a scaled-down version of the Nvidia 6800 DDL graphics card (required for the Apple 30" Cinema Display") will be made available at the Apple Store. From the article: The graphics card company has been unable to produce stable versions of the 6800 Ultra card, delaying orders for Apple's 30-inch display by up to three months. "Both products feature 256MB of GDDR3 memory...

According to Apple-X.net, Apple is expected to released an advanced audio codec addition to the AAC standard. The new version of the codec is expected to support near-CD quality sound at a streamed 48 kbps, and according to the article is to be supported in QuickTime and the iPod. The inclusion in QuickTime could lead to an adopted new standard for use of the iTMS in cell...