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It's kind of weird to think that Apple had a booth at Macworld just the same as HP or Toshiba had at CES -- well, ok, theirs was very Apple, and absolutely mobbed by throngs of Mac-faithful waiting to catch a glimpse of the iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the Apple TV). We know not everyone can be there, so peep the booth gallery.

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We're guessing the singular product shot of Axiotron's ModBook wasn't enough to sate your insatiable appetite for all things Apple and all things tablet. Our friends at The Unofficial Apple Weblog were on hand for the product's official unveiling at MacWorld today and they've got the photo gallery to prove it. They've even got a box shot so you can imagine getting your own in the mail.

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No surprises here, but following the launch of the Airport Extreme this morning, Apple came clean about the existence of 802.11n draft-spec hardware in their iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro lineup of computers. So just like we thought, Apple will indeed provide a software update for your Mac. Only thing is, you'll have to purchase their Airport Extreme first, since the "enabler software" ships with new base station. Now that you know for sure what your hardware could do (with compatible draft-n hardware), we wonder if you can really wait until February for your update?

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Apple "iPhone," huh? As we're all aware, that's the name of the new Linksys VoIP phone which Cisco (Linksys' parent company) owns the trademark to. So what's next? Another protracted legal battle for Apple? Oh hells no, son. After Steve dropped their latest i-bomb, Cisco told MarketWatch that they've been in "extensive discussions" with Apple recently and "it is our belief that Apple intends to agree to the final document. We expect to receive a signed agreement today (Tuesday)." Sweet.

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Relive moments at the Macworld 2007 Steve Jobs keynote from earlier today -- from the final time we'll ever see "Apple Computer, Inc." displayed to the first moment the world set eyes on Apple's new cellphone hotness. Fanboys: indulge yourselves.

Macworld 2007 keynote photo gallery originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And the reality slowly sets in about what the iPhone is and is not. Noted analyst and Engadget pal Michael Gartenberg stated that the iPhone is first party software ONLY -- i.e. not a smartphone by conventional terms, being that a smartphone is a platform device that allows software to be installed. That means hungry power-users -- you know, those people ready and willing to plunk down $600 for an 8GB musicphone -- won't be able to extend the functionality of their phone any more than Apple (but thankfully not Cingular) dictates. Other unfortunate realities about the device:
  • No 3G. We know you know, but still, it hurts man.
  • No over the air iTunes Store downloads or WiFi syncing to your host machine.
  • No expandable memory.
  • No removable battery.
  • No Exchange or Office support.

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And the reality slowly sets in about what the iPhone is and is not. Noted analyst and Engadget pal Michael Gartenberg stated that the iPhone is first party software ONLY -- i.e. not a smartphone by conventional terms, being that a smartphone is a platform device that allows software to be installed. That means hungry power-users -- you know, those people ready and willing to plunk down $600 for an 8GB musicphone -- won't be able to extend the functionality of their phone any more than Apple (but thankfully not Cingular) dictates. Other unfortunate realities about the device:
  • No 3G. We know you know, but still, it hurts man.
  • No over the air iTunes Store downloads or WiFi syncing to your host machine.
  • No expandable memory.
  • No removable battery.
  • No Exchange or Office support.

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Since Apple is a bit too busy making teh sexay phones, OWC and Axiotron are taking up the slack with their new ModBook, which hacks up MacBooks and turns them into glorious slate-style tablet computers. The duo didn't cut many corners, either, since their MacBook mods hold onto most of those original specs, plus add in an optional built-in GPS module, and of course that Penabled Wacom digitizer. Pen input runs at 20x display resolution, with 256 pressure levels and zero battery use, and the MacBook's LCD is protected with some Chemically Strengthened glass, complete with a paper-like texture and anti-reflective coating. The ModBook is also shielded by aircraft grade magnesium alloy, with a copper and nickel layers for scratch resistance. Thanks to that slot-loading MacBook drive, the ModBook is apparently the only slate-style tablet computer with a built in CD/DVD drive, making it a nice option for portable DVD playback use. The ModBook is relying on Apple's Inkwell technology and other OS X enhancements for tablet functionality. Naturally, they're not exactly giving these things away, but the prices still seem reasonable for what you're getting: $2199-$2699 pre-order pricing for the "Good," "Better" and "Best" options. The latter two feature GPS, but if you pre-order now you can get it tossed into the low-end version as well. No word on an exact ship date, but it sounds like it won't be until March, April or later.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>axiotronmacbookmacworldmacworld 2007Macworld2007modbookowctabletTue, 09 Jan 2007 19:08:00 EST<![CDATA[The genesis of the iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/the-genesis-of-the-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/the-genesis-of-the-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/the-genesis-of-the-iphone/#comments"Everybody hates their phone, and that's not a good thing. And there's an opportunity there." Jobs told Time for a rather interesting and revealing piece chronicling the genesis Apple's new iPhone. (We didn't realize for sure that the iPhone can't use its WiFi to download tracks over the air, for instance.) What started more than two and a half years ago as a foray into tablet computing to counter Microsoft's efforts (whodathunk, Apple really was thinking of building a tablet PC), which inevitably led them to creating the iPhone. If you're the type wondering things like why the new device doesn't have rubber feet, check out the piece, it's a good read.

[Thanks, Adhik]

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iPhone
The Apple iPhone runs OS X
First iPhone pics!
Apple unveils Bluetooth headset, new headphones for iPhone
Apple iPhone sized up and compared to Treo 750, Moto Q, and BB Pearl
The game has changed
The genesis of the iPhone
The iPhone is not a smartphone
Nokia on iPhone: what, no 3G?
Video: iPhone in person, behind glass
iPhone vs. iPhone: Cisco and Apple play nice
How the iPhone avoided being leaked

Apple TV
iTV becomes Apple TV
First Apple TV hands-on pics!

Live coverage
Live from Macworld 2007: Steve Jobs keynote
Macworld 2007 keynote photo gallery

Other announcements
Airport Extreme launched: draft 802.11n and USB hosting now supported
Apple drops "Computer" from name
Apple confirms Paramount and iTunes deal
Apple confirms: Macs already shipping with 802.11n




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It's official, Viacom's Paramount Pictures will indeed offer its movies for download over Apple's iTunes service. Some 250 titles in fact, including Tomb Raider, Italian Job, Wrath of Khan, Chinatown, Zoolander, School of Rock, and Sum of all Fears. The titles are currently being moved into the iTunes store and once available, should cost the same (no pricing was given) as the Disney films already available: $9.99 apiece for most titles, $14.99 for new releases and $12.99 for pre-orders.

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Today Apple dropped the word "Computer" from their name. Now, known more simply as "Apple, Inc." to better reflect their steady but relentless move into the wider field of consumer electronics. With a portfolio now spanning software, retail, the on-line distribution of electronic media, home entertainment, digital audio players, cellphones and computers can anyone blame them? You paying attention Samsung, Sony, and Philips... Apple is serious about claiming your turf.

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Not a lot's changed here since we last saw the Apple TV in iTV form, but here it is, a gallery of hardware shots and menus. More information soon, but check out the gallery for now. (Please bear with us as this gallery continues to upload, pics will be done in just a sec.)

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It may not bring the thunder like an Apple iPhone but the Airport Extreme does bring draft-N of the 802.11 WiFi standard. That means up to 5x the speed and 2x the performance of traditional WiFi networks which should deliver a bit of a rumble to the living room or office. It also support legacy 802.11a/b/g giving it full 2.4GHz and 5GHz coverage. It also features AirPort Disk, a USB host port around back allowing you to share an external USB hard drive over your wireless or wired network. Or just attach a USB printer and share that, your choice. Best of all, it should work with the unannounced, but apparently real, 802.11n draft hardware in your recently purchased Mac -- look for a software update to roll soon. By February anyway, when the Airport Extreme ships for $180.

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It was in the case, what can we say? We'd love to have gotten our hands on it, but this should tide you over until June when this thing hit the streets. You know what it does, check out our gallery.

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Capping literally years of speculation on perhaps the most intensely followed unconfirmed product in Apple's history -- and that's saying a lot -- the iPhone has been announced today. Yeah, we said it: "iPhone," the name the entire free world had all but unanimously christened it from the time it'd been nothing more than a twinkle in Stevie J's eye (comments, Cisco?). Sweet, glorious specs of the 11.6 millimeter device (that's frickin' thin, by the way) include a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display with multi-touch support and a proximity sensor to turn off the screen when it's close to your face, 2 megapixel cam, 4GB or 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP, WiFi that automatically engages when in range, and quad-band GSM radio with EDGE. Perhaps most amazingly, though, it somehow runs OS X with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes (of course) with CoverFlow out of the gate. A partnership with Yahoo will allow all iPhone customers to hook up with free push IMAP email. Apple quotes 5 hours of battery life for talk or video, with a full 16 hours in music mode -- no word on standby time yet. In a twisted way, this is one rumor mill we're almost sad to see grind to a halt; after all, when is the next time we're going to have an opportunity to run this picture? The 4GB iPhone will go out the door in the US as a Cingular exclusive for $499 on a two-year contract, 8GB for $599. Ships Stateside in June, Europe in fourth quarter, Asia in 2008.

The review
iPhone review

It goes on sale Friday, June 29th at 6PM!
iPhone on sale 6pm "local time"

More iPhone news and information
To keep up to the minute on all the iPhone news and developments, please go here and here (also available in RSS here and here).

Selected news
Apple lays down iPhone purchase rules -- max 2 per person
iPhone facts from the first reviews
How does the iPhone stack up in total cost?
iPhone rate plans revealed, at-home activation announced
New details about the iPhone
 Apple iPhone dock revealed: charges Bluetooth headset too?

More news
YouTube hits Apple TV today, headed for the iPhone as well
Apple announces third-party software details for iPhone
iPhone ain't even an iPod without service
Apple takes you on an iPhone guided tour
AT&T preps landlords for iPhone campers

iPhone sightings
iPhones are arriving at stores, being unpacked
iPhone in the wild: French edition
iPhone spottings, "first hand" claims abound
iPhone spotted in public?

Launch coverage
iPhone multi-city lineblog
Video: Interview with Steve Wozniak!
iPhone first hands-on and unboxing
iPhone splayed for your pleasure
iPhone first hands-on in HD!
iPhone stress test: how did it do?
The Definitive iPhone user interface gallery

Gallery: First iPhone pics!



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Well now we know that iTV has officially become Apple TV. It's real folks: we got 802.11 b/g AND 802.11n, USB 2.0, Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI, bunch of standard outs, plus a 40GB hard drive -- all powered by an Intel CPU. So resolution is only 720p -- looks like a few folks are gonna be out of luck, but TV manufacturers are sure gonna be happy to sell all those new sets. Not just one, two or three but five computers can connect to the Apple TV box, making a true hub for all your PCs. You can watch content stored on your rig -- movies, TV shows, photos, etc. -- and you can also pull streaming vid directly off sites like...Apple.com! Plus, the box will even grab content from PCs outside of your house -- finally, we can watch all the great swag that our rich can afford. Interested? You'll be able to grab one immediately for $299.

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Well now we know that iTV has officially become Apple TV. It's real folks: we got 802.11 b/g AND 802.11n, USB 2.0, Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI, bunch of standard outs, plus a 40GB hard drive -- all powered by an Intel CPU. So resolution is only 720p -- looks like a few folks are gonna be out of luck, but TV manufacturers are sure gonna be happy to sell all those new sets. Not just one, two or three but five computers can connect to the Apple TV box, making a true hub for all your PCs. You can watch content stored on your rig -- movies, TV shows, photos, etc. -- and you can also pull streaming vid directly off sites like...Apple.com! Plus, the box will even grab content from PCs outside of your house -- finally, we can watch all the great swag that our rich friends can afford. Interested? You'll be able to grab one immediately for $299.

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7:54am - We're here, standing in line waiting to get in. People have been camped out since 9pm last night, there are at least three or four thousand people here minimum. Security detail is unreal.

8:11am - Paul Otellini and the CEO of Quanta are here, in the VIP line.

8:23am - Yup, Apple Store is down!

8:56am - We're in! Almost the same seat as last time we did this.

8:57am - Everyone's shuffling in -- including Jobs' family, who just rolled past. When the press barrier came down it was a mad rush to the elevator, people being trampled.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featureskeynoteliveblogmacworld 2007Macworld2007steve jobsSteveJobsTue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Paramount movies coming to iTunes?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/paramount-movies-coming-to-itunes/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/paramount-movies-coming-to-itunes/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/paramount-movies-coming-to-itunes/#commentsThe Wall Street Journal is reporting that Viacom -- parent company to CBS and Paramount Studios -- is set to join Disney in offering movie downloads via Apple's iTunes store. This, according to "people familiar with the situation." For the moment, the deal will only cover Paramount's back catalog of titles such as "Forrest Gump," "Mission Impossible," and "The Truman Show." The deal could be announced as early as today. No mention of any LionsGate deal which we've been expecting since August. So come on in, join us for our live coverage of Macworld and find out for yourself.

[Via ArsTechnica]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleitunesmacworldmacworld 2007Macworld2007paramountrumorviacomTue, 09 Jan 2007 11:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Macworld 2007 keynote tomorrow at 9:00AM PST / 12:00PM EST. Be there.]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/macworld-2007-keynote-tomorrow-at-9-00am-pst-12-00pm-est-be-there/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/macworld-2007-keynote-tomorrow-at-9-00am-pst-12-00pm-est-be-there/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/macworld-2007-keynote-tomorrow-at-9-00am-pst-12-00pm-est-be-there/#commentsWell, tomorrow's the day. The day we find out whether all the rumors are true and the Applephone and / or solid-state ultraslim MacBook and / or iTV and / or true wireless-video-touchscreen iPod will be announced (we're not holding our breath on any of the above), or whether we'll spend another few months sorting through rumor, speculation, and bad Apple product mockups. Tune our browser in tomorrow as we report live from the Moscone Center in San Francisco to see just what Apple's got up their sleeves kicking off their 30th calendar year of business. As always, set your browsers on autofire-refresh (we promise we'll try our best not to crash this time!) and watch out for late-breaking developments.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>keynotemacworldmacworld 2007Macworld2007steve jobsSteveJobsMon, 08 Jan 2007 21:10:00 EST<![CDATA[WSJ reports Apple and Cingular launching cellphone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/#comments"People familiar with the situation" have apparently informed the WSJ that Apple is launching the Applephone (or whatever it's called) as early as tomorrow. (See, even the kings of MSM aren't omitted from the Apple rumor mill.) They don't really give any more than that, but it's the WSJ, and conventional wisdom kind of states that when the business journal of record goes on the record, you should perk your ears up and listen (at least). Maybe we're interested just because we want to be done printing rumors and rumors about rumors from blogs and papers alike.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple phoneApplePhoneatandtattbreaking newsBreakingNewsmacworldmacworld 2007Macworld2007mobilerumorMon, 08 Jan 2007 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[WSJ reports Apple and Cingular launching cellphone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/wsj-reports-apple-and-cingular-launching-cellphone/#comments"People familiar with the situation" have apparently informed the WSJ that Apple is launching the Applephone (or whatever it's called) as early as tomorrow. (See, even the kings of MSM aren't omitted from the Apple rumor mill.) They don't really give any more than that, but it's the WSJ, and conventional wisdom kind of states that when the business journal of record goes on the record, you should perk your ears up and listen (at least). Maybe we're interested just because we want to be done printing rumors and rumors about rumors from blogs and papers alike.

[Thanks, O Jason my Jason]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple phoneApplePhonebreaking newsBreakingNewsmacworldmacworld 2007Macworld2007Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Macworld predictions?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/final-macworld-predictions/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/final-macworld-predictions/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/08/final-macworld-predictions/#comments In just 24 hours we should know exactly what Stevie J. has in store for us, so we're giving you a final chance to put forth your Macworld predictions and prove once and for all how good (or bad) you are at prognosticating. The smart money is on them introducing a phone of some kind, as well as giving a proper rollout for the iTV, but Jobsy can get fickle and pull a product at the last minute, which means that all bets are off until he actually gets up on stage and does his "one more thing" thing. We'll have live coverage beginning tomorrow at 9am PST right here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jobsnotemacworldmacworld2007Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:55:00 EST<![CDATA[iChat's Update 1.0 promises secretive functionality, speculation abounds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ichats-update-1-0-promises-secretive-functionality-speculation/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ichats-update-1-0-promises-secretive-functionality-speculation/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/ichats-update-1-0-promises-secretive-functionality-speculation/#commentsIf you're getting the Macworld jitters, easily identified by the recurring dreams of Steve Jobs showing up for the keynote with nothing but a loaf of bread tucked under his arm: "I give you... the iLoaf! Oh, and one more thing, here's some butter." then you might be glad to hear the latest bit of rampant speculation, just to take your mind off things. Apple just busted out the iChat Update 1.0, which "renews the .Mac certificate required by iChat for encrypting text, audio, and video conferences." But that's all Apple is saying for now, instead keeping mum with a vague "This document will be updated as more information becomes available." It seems a pretty odd time for Apple to be updating iChat encryption and other vague features, given the fact that Leopard is right around the corner, so we're going to chalk this one up to Applephone interoperability, specifically of the video conferencing ilk. Mac OS X 10.4.9 is apparently just around the corner as well, and we're getting good vibes from all these software updates -- hardware releases seem just as good an excuse as any. Then again, an iLoaf wouldn't be half bad. Mmm. iToast.

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Who knows what Steve Jobs and co. have in store for us next week at Macworld, but we'd be pretty damn floored if they trotted out a Mac tablet for the awaiting hordes. But never fear, it looks like OWC and manufacturing partner Axiotron are stepping in to fill the void with what they dub the "ModBook, the first ever Mac(R) tablet computer solution." While we'd have to take issue with the claim of first, since resourceful hackers have been modding up their own Mac laptops into tablets for years now, but the fact that these two companies are bringing the slate-style notebook to the masses for what we presume is a high but attainable price point is plenty noteworthy. The touch input comes courtesy of WACOM, and thanks to Apple's Inkwell technology, there's already plenty of pen-based interfacing available in OS X. Axiotron and OWC also managed to stuff a GPS option into their ModBook, for even more good times, but unfortunately that's all the info we've got so far. We'll be finding out more when the computer is officially unveiled on January 9th at Macworld.

[Via TUAW; thanks Matthew H]

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