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New Macs, something else tomorrow?
Filed under: Desktops, Hardware, Odds and ends, iMac
Engadget is the latest to report a rumor that's been circulating for months: tomorrow may be the day that we finally see those new Macs we've been waiting on. John Gruber claims we're going to see new MacBooks and iMacs (which we'll rate as "expected"), updated Mac minis (wouldn't be a huge surprise, though we haven't heard that so much about that one, particularly not a mini bundled with Mac OS X Server -- a very nice idea, though), and something called a "Magic Mouse," as well as a multitouch trackpad accessory. I have to admit: those last two sound less likely than the iPod touch camera -- while the new MacBooks and iMacs definitely wouldn't be out of place before a holiday season, breaking out brand new accessories without an event to back them up isn't really Apple's style.

But then again, ours is not to judge: the rumors say new mice and some sort of multitouch trackpad, so that's what we're passing on to you. Believe it or not, as you will. We'll of course be up and refreshing Apple's store constantly here at TUAW -- if anything new shows up there, you'll see it here ASAP.
TUAW New Macs, something else tomorrow? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Rock Band out for $9.99 on the iPhone... but fails to thrill
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, Music
The good news is that EA has released Rock Band for the iPhone and iPod touch, and you can pick it up from the App Store right now. The bad news is that it seems like a pretty tough sell -- despite the relatively high price tag (Tap Tap Revenge 3, a similar music game, is currently 99 cents and headed for free), there's not much new here.

Sure, there is four-device Bluetooth multiplayer, and that's something that Tapulous' game has never had. But other than that, it seems like this is basically EA's cash in on the tapping concept -- the draw of Rock Band has been getting together with your friends and jamming out the hits on those fake instruments, and touching a button-less screen by yourself doesn't have the same effect. Singing is included, but you're still just tapping out notes for that -- it seems like they missed a lot of potential fun there. And even some of the fun things from the console version like the drum fills for overdrive and the character avatars are missing here.

If you don't like the 20 songs included with the game, you can download others at 50 cents (in two-song packs for a buck each), but most people probably shouldn't even bother at that price -- just stick with Tapulous' game unless you really love Rock Band and its aesthetics (even then, I haven't seen my much-beloved Harmonix mentioned anywhere with this port, ~~so I doubt they're even involved~~. Update: They are listed on the game's splash screen, however, according to our readers).

Even if you want to try this one, wait for the inevitable price drop -- if the game really lived up to its name as the premiere music experience you'll find on the consoles, it might be worth it, but all indications are, unfortunately, that it doesn't.
Gallery: Rock Band iPhone / iPod Touch
TUAW Rock Band out for $9.99 on the iPhone... but fails to thrill originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TUAW Liveblog: Apple FY09 Q4 earnings call
Filed under: Apple Financial, Liveblog
Apple's earnings report came out just a few minutes ago, and the conference call is coming right up! Join us for the liveblog below as we follow along through the conference call.

<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=63426551ff" >Apple FY09 Q4 Earnings Call</a>
TUAW TUAW Liveblog: Apple FY09 Q4 earnings call originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple press release: FY 09 Q4 earnings
Filed under: Apple Financial
Apple has just released the fourth quarter earnings report for fiscal year 2009. The report can be read here and will be discussed in detail on the upcoming earnings call with Wall Street analysts.

The big news? Apple once again beat the Street with $1.82 EPS against an expectation of $1.65 EPS! More good news will be coming soon.

Also big news:
"Apple sold 3.05 million Macintosh(R) computers during the quarter, representing a 17 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 10.2 million iPods during the quarter, representing an eight percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 7.4 million iPhones in the quarter, representing seven percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. "

Be sure to join in on our liveblog of the call, coming up at about 4:50 PM EDT today.
TUAW Apple press release: FY 09 Q4 earnings originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If AT&T loses iPhone exclusivity, Apple will gain
Filed under: Apple, iPhone
Is AT&T holding back the iPhone's sales potential? That's the conclusion of analysts at Piper Jaffray. In a report issued today, the firm says Apple is likely to go with multiple carriers, as the company is already doing in other world markets like France and the U.K.

To make the point, the report cites iPhone sales in France, where Apple's share of the smartphone market zoomed to 40% from 15% since Orange lost the exclusive there.

What does that mean for AT&T? If Apple finds additional partners, AT&T could lose a hefty chunk of customers who haven't been too thrilled with the way the communications giant has performed with the iPhone. There is still no tethering, MMS took a long time to roll out, and there is a continuing complaint of dropped calls from every corner of the country.

One wonders what is going on inside Verizon. The best-regarded US cell carrier for coverage & network quality is the subject of many rumors about the iPhone being offered, and others rumors of the mythical Apple tablet coming to Verizon. It's all especially interesting as Verizon has been bashing the iPhone in a series of TV ads hyping the upcoming Droid from Motorola and Google. Doesn't seem like Verizon is warming up the relationship.

It will be an interesting next few months as competition increases; partners may or may nor change, and Apple will be looking to increase market share for one of the hottest phones on the market.

[via Business Week]
TUAW If AT&T loses iPhone exclusivity, Apple will gain originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple presents the Snow Leopard Server Tour 2009
Filed under: Enterprise, OS, Education, Other Events, Apple Professional, Podcasting, Xserve
OK, so it's really just the Snow Leopard Server Multi-City Seminar and not a huge rock band on a world tour, but if you're more interested in servers than following your favorite group, this announcement should get you excited.

Apple's setting up a series of 7 seminars across the country (blissfully ignoring most of the center of the USA except for Chicago) designed to sell IT managers, administrators, server architects, technology coordinators, and anyone else who will listen on the advantages of Snow Leopard Server. The agenda for each seminar includes a hardware and software overview, a discussion of setup, administration, and integration, and information about collaboration and communication with Snow Leopard Server.

For those in the content production world, there will be info about Podcast Producer 2. System Administrators will learn about how scripting can be used to ease their workload, and detailed information about integrating iPhones into the workplace will be presented.

The scheduled stops are:
- Boston, MA / October 27
- New York, NY / October 29
- Seattle, WA / November 17
- Chicago, IL / December 1
- Washington, DC / December 3
- Cupertino, CA / December 8
- Los Angeles, CA / December 10
To reserve a seat for one of the seminar sessions, visit this page on the Apple website.
TUAW Apple presents the Snow Leopard Server Tour 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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