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Thunderbolt Cable Options Open Up for Apple Mac Users
WWDC 2012 Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of New Macbooks
Tue, May 15, 2012 - Speculation is high on what Apple will announce at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Here's a rundown of a few possibilities.
Where Did I Come From? The Origin(s) of My Macbook Pro
Mon, May 07, 2012 - I remember when I bought my first new Mac. The label on the box read something like "Assembled for Apple in California." Famously, that has now changed: Apple computers (and iPhones, and iPads) are assembled in China, and the conditions of the workers there came under scrutiny when Mike Daisey's one-man show about his trip to Foxconn factories there was featured on NPR's This American Life -- scrutiny that continued despite revelations that Daisey fabricated some of the incidents he described.
Will Flashback Hurt Macs in the Enterprise?
Wed, May 02, 2012 - If anybody still thought Apple devices were bulletproof, the Flashback drive-by episode last month should have provided the needed reality check.
Farewell, Apple. Hello Linux Mint!
Tue, April 17, 2012 - That's right, I packed it in. My MacBook Pro is now on the shelf. In a while, it goes on Craigslist -- not because it's been obsoleted by the latest version of Mac OS -- Mountain Lion as mine will work okay (some MacBook Pros will not). Instead, there's a cushy comfort zone that's dangerous for a product reviewer to fall into.
Apple Loses First Round of Appeal Against Italian Fine for Unnecessary Warranties
Fri, March 23, 2012 - Final ruling expected in May
Apple to Be Top Mobile Processor Company, in-Stat Says
Tue, March 20, 2012 - Apple could overtake Intel as the world's top mobile processor company by the end of the year.
Intel: Optical Cables for Thunderbolt Coming This Year
Mon, March 12, 2012 - Optical Thunderbolt cables will enable faster data transfers over longer distances
Apple's Lion Is a Resource and Security Nightmare
Thu, March 08, 2012 - As the Mac starts to make inroads back into the enterprise, Apple faces a major problem -- one that roars like a Lion. Its current operating system is a disaster from an IT management perspective.
iPad 3: Predictions and Challenges
Mon, February 06, 2012 - iFixit's Kyle Wiens has a darn good track record when it comes to Apple predictions. Here, he opines about the next iPad, foresees broken iPads everywhere, and even hints where post-Steve Jobs innovation might be headed next.
Apple's Dramatic Rise in the Enterprise Tests CIOs
Fri, January 27, 2012 - One in five information workers now uses an Apple product for work, says Forrester. Is Microsoft's dominance at an end? One thing is for certain: CIOs must deal with the Apple impact.
Apple has Become Biggest Buyer of Semiconductors, Gartner Says
Tue, January 24, 2012 - Rising sales of smartphones, tablets and laptops pushed up Apple's semiconductor spending
Apple in the Enterprise: $19 Billion to Be Spent on iPads, Macs in 2012
Tue, January 10, 2012 - If you thought Apple made strides in the enterprise last year, it was only the first lap of a remarkable run, according to analyst firm Forrester.
Apple Enterprise Sales of Macs, IPads to Jump 58% This Year
Tue, January 10, 2012 - Apple will sell an estimated $19 billion in Macs and iPads to enterprises in 2012, a 58% jump over the year before, a research analyst said today.
Weekly Wrap: Mac and IOS News
Sun, December 25, 2011 - This is the Weekly Wrap, where we point you to the biggest Macworld stories from the week gone.


