Mac clone maker Psystar dupes Apple’s updates

Florida-based Psystar has begun posting Leopard updates for users of its PC that’s capable of running OS X 10.5. The updates include some that appear to be copies or modified versions of Apple’s own security updates.

Apple's AirPort grabs 10.6% share of 802.11n WiFi market

While Apple's share of the entire US PC market hovers between 6% and 8% depending on the source, its share of the 802.11n WiFi base station market is even higher. Stephen Baker, an analyst for market research firm NPD Group, told AppleInsider that...

Creative intros TravelSound iPod Nano speakers to the US

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod Accessories, Docks & Speakers, iPod nano Creative Labs has started shipping its TravelSound speaker setup for the iPod Nano to the US market. The TravelSound speaker setup utilizes two speaker channels into one body. This speaker baby is powered by li-ion battery and could give out approximately 15 hours of good use. The TravelSound sets itself apart from other speakers by meshing two channels into a single body, in which the Nano docks flush. Each of these channels gives out a maximum 700mW of RMS power and boasts of frequency response of 180Hz to 20KHz. If its capabilities in producing high quality sound is not enough to convince you in considering this speaker for your iPods, its tiny size which allows you to carry it around with easy or put it in your purses or luggage, just might make want to snag this speaker dock. The TravelSound speaker system also comes with USB 2.0 port which allows for synching your Nano to your Mac, that is aside from charging your Nano as well. You can snag one of this speaker system for $80. But make sure that your iPods are 3rd generation Nanos as it will only work with those models because of its odd shape. Via [Ipodnn] Product [Creative] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Predicting the Apple Products of 2013

Forrester Research imagines the Apple products of 2013 in a new report. Their conclusion: While much of Apple's great successes have been mobile products, the company will seek to colonize rooms throughout the home.

iPod Touch Nano revealed on NYC transit site?

Section: Apple News, Rumors, iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod Family Here I am minding my own business and checking a train schedule when I see this oddly shaped iSomething.  Is it just a rendering or does it in fact purport what the new yet unmentioned iPod touch Nano will look like?  You be the judge. What we can tell from the image: Size-wise it looks to be a cross of the current iPod touch and the iPod Nano.  A little wider screen, not quite as tall. The internet looks pretty good on it, or at least, the MTA mobile website. We could see this being somewhat interesting: very portable, very nice and wide screen. Still just one button, if it aint broke why fix it? We’ve not done too much speculating here on Gadgetell or on Appletell about a refresh to the iPod line up as all eyes are on the iPhone saga.  Could this be the new “it”? This (and a couple of drinks) got us to thinking: what if Apple really does go with a size change to the current iPhone?  They’ve done it with their iPods time and time again and are surely going to do it again.  What if they went a little funky on us?  If they do, Mr. Jobs will have words with the MTA I am sure. Will we see a redux of the iPod line below the touch?  Can anyone imagine a Shuffle touch?  Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Oppenheimer: Apple stock rated at 'outperform'

Apple stock is projected to do extremely well, says Oppenheimer Funds' Yair Reiner. The analyst says he is giving the AAPL listing an "outperform" rating, and a target price of $235, higher than that of several other research firms. This is based largely on predicted sales of the iPhone, which Reiner anticipates will amount to 14 million in 2008,...