A new era for Macworld Expo
Without Steve Jobs delivering his trademark keynote address, Macworld Expo won't likely make the same splash. But the show goes on, for now at least.
Without Steve Jobs delivering his trademark keynote address, Macworld Expo won't likely make the same splash. But the show goes on, for now at least.
This year's Macworld keynote presentation was not the most exciting event Apple has ever put on, but there were still some noteworthy announcements. Here's a quick look.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 1:41 PM PST
Attendees cautiously optimistic the conference will stay on their calendar without Apple, but much depends on whether IDG can still put together an interesting event.
• Macworld of the future: Music, pros, schwag
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 11:55 AM PST
(Posted in Image Galleries; photos by James Martin)
January 7, 2009 4:24 PM PST
Financial software maker is attacking both online and offline money management.
(Posted in Webware by Rafe Needleman)
January 6, 2009 9:38 PM PST
Apple will not only offer new tracks stripped of copy-protection software, it will let you remove DRM from your existing iTunes collection--for 30 cents per song.
• Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat
• Video: Apple expands DRM-free music selection
(Posted in Apple by Greg Sandoval)
January 6, 2009 12:45 PM PST
The latest software updates to iWork and iLife now integrate with various Web services including favorites like Facebook and Flickr.
• More iPhone apps you can't have: Newber and iCall
• iPhoto update helps show merits of geotagging
• iLife '09 adds feature tweaks, fun
• Video: Apple rocks on with new GarageBand
(Posted in Webware by Josh Lowensohn)
January 6, 2009 12:41 PM PST
CNET scours the floor Macworld 2009 for Crave-worthy audio gadgets.
(Posted in Crave by Donald Bell)
January 6, 2009 4:19 PM PST
Apple's press events can pack a real punch, but others may not live up to anticipations. Is it time to ditch keynote presentations in favor of standard product-unveiling press releases?
(Posted in The Digital Home by Don Reisinger)
January 7, 2009 6:54 AM PST
Internet radio service launches update to its immensely popular iPhone application.
(Posted in The Web Services Report by Harrison Hoffman)
January 6, 2009 4:42 PM PST
The 17-inch MacBook Pro gets updated to the new all-aluminum chassis, along with an improved display and a glass trackpad.
(Posted in Macworld 2009 by Rich Brown)
January 6, 2009 11:32 AM PST
(Posted in Image Galleries; photos by James Martin)
January 6, 2009 11:43 AM PST
Phil Schiller touts 10 million songs sans DRM, plus songs at 69 cents, along with a unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro, iLife updates, and more.
• Video: 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro is unveiled
• Video: Apple reveals new iPhoto features
• Video: Apple demos new iMovie tools
• Video: Apple tunes up Keynote features
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 10:39 AM PST
What does the markets' relief that Steve Jobs is not dying really say?
(Posted in Technically Incorrect by Chris Matyszczyk)
January 6, 2009 3:29 PM PST
Moving further away from its one-price-fits-all model, the company will allow top four music labels more price flexibility.
• SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone announced
(Posted in Digital Media by Greg Sandoval)
January 5, 2009 5:05 PM PST
A Jobs-less Macworld might take some of the fire away from this week's event, but it could be a sign that Apple wants to shift the leadership burden across more of its team.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 4:00 AM PST
In choosing to go public with CEO Steve Jobs' ailments to deflect damaging rumors, Apple may be forced to give regular updates on the health of its founder.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 4:06 PM PST
Apple's CEO says he's dealing with a hormone imbalance and chose to spend the holiday season with his family rather than "intensely prepare" a keynote address.
• Steve Jobs discloses 'hormone imbalance'
• Apple's credibility hangs in balance
• Apple shares up on Jobs news
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 6:30 AM PST
(Posted in Photo galleries by James Martin)
January 5, 2009 6:48 PM PST
Ahead of Macworld, Microsoft's top Windows marketer says you can't afford to go Mac. But with the economy in tatters, will people be buying any PCs other than netbooks?
(Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)
January 5, 2009 12:00 PM PST
Apple also expected to announce a makeover for the Mac Mini, possibly has early as this week's Macworld Expo.
• Quad-core MacBook Pro on the way?
• Another rumored 'iPhone Nano' photo
(Posted in Apple by Steven Musil) January 4, 2009 2:25 PM PST
CEO Steve Jobs' absence from the his usual slot keynoting Macworld almost guarantees that the company won't have any groundbreaking products to show off in January.
• Jobs to skip Macworld keynote as Apple backs out
• Apple's blind-side hit on IDG
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
December 17, 2008 11:59 AM PST
A recap of Apple news at Macworld 2009
This year's Macworld keynote presentation was not the most exciting event Apple has ever put on, but there were still some noteworthy announcements. Here's a quick look.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 1:41 PM PST
Apple's Macworld updates
Here's a basic rundown of everything Apple announced Tuesday. For more details, read our summary here.
iTunes
DRM-free and cheaper songs
MacBook Pro
New 8-hour battery
iLife '09
Photo geotagging and music lessons
iWork '09
Online syncing, Keynote Remote
Future of Macworld Expo up in the air
Attendees cautiously optimistic the conference will stay on their calendar without Apple, but much depends on whether IDG can still put together an interesting event.
• Macworld of the future: Music, pros, schwag
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 11:55 AM PST
Photos: Inside Macworld 2009
So many i-things, so little time. A wireless Webcam, 3D tech, and a wind instrument app are among the latest things in Appledom.(Posted in Image Galleries; photos by James Martin)
January 7, 2009 4:24 PM PST
A quick talk with Scott Cook, Intuit's co-founder and booth babe
Financial software maker is attacking both online and offline money management.
(Posted in Webware by Rafe Needleman)
January 6, 2009 9:38 PM PST
Upgrading to a DRM-free iTunes library will cost you
Apple will not only offer new tracks stripped of copy-protection software, it will let you remove DRM from your existing iTunes collection--for 30 cents per song.
• Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat
• Video: Apple expands DRM-free music selection
(Posted in Apple by Greg Sandoval)
January 6, 2009 12:45 PM PST
Test your Apple IQ
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Apple takes another small step onto the Web
The latest software updates to iWork and iLife now integrate with various Web services including favorites like Facebook and Flickr.
• More iPhone apps you can't have: Newber and iCall
• iPhoto update helps show merits of geotagging
• iLife '09 adds feature tweaks, fun
• Video: Apple rocks on with new GarageBand
(Posted in Webware by Josh Lowensohn)
January 6, 2009 12:41 PM PST
Photos: Audio gems from Macworld 2009
CNET scours the floor Macworld 2009 for Crave-worthy audio gadgets.
(Posted in Crave by Donald Bell)
January 6, 2009 4:19 PM PST
Is it time to kill the Apple press event?
Apple's press events can pack a real punch, but others may not live up to anticipations. Is it time to ditch keynote presentations in favor of standard product-unveiling press releases?
(Posted in The Digital Home by Don Reisinger)
January 7, 2009 6:54 AM PST
Pandora 2.0 for iPhone released
Internet radio service launches update to its immensely popular iPhone application.
(Posted in The Web Services Report by Harrison Hoffman)
January 6, 2009 4:42 PM PST
Quick take: Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro
The 17-inch MacBook Pro gets updated to the new all-aluminum chassis, along with an improved display and a glass trackpad.
(Posted in Macworld 2009 by Rich Brown)
January 6, 2009 11:32 AM PST
Photos: Scenes from the Macworld keynote
Led by VP Phil Schiller, the Jobs-less presentation includes a 17-inch MacBook Pro and DRM-free songs in iTunes.(Posted in Image Galleries; photos by James Martin)
January 6, 2009 11:43 AM PST
Live blog transcript: Macworld keynote
Phil Schiller touts 10 million songs sans DRM, plus songs at 69 cents, along with a unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro, iLife updates, and more.
• Video: 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro is unveiled
• Video: Apple reveals new iPhoto features
• Video: Apple demos new iMovie tools
• Video: Apple tunes up Keynote features
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 6, 2009 10:39 AM PST
Why Wall Street has no faith in Steve Jobs
What does the markets' relief that Steve Jobs is not dying really say?
(Posted in Technically Incorrect by Chris Matyszczyk)
January 6, 2009 3:29 PM PST
Sources: Apple to expand DRM-free music, new pricing
Moving further away from its one-price-fits-all model, the company will allow top four music labels more price flexibility.
• SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone announced
(Posted in Digital Media by Greg Sandoval)
January 5, 2009 5:05 PM PST
Apple's last Macworld beginning of new era
A Jobs-less Macworld might take some of the fire away from this week's event, but it could be a sign that Apple wants to shift the leadership burden across more of its team.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 4:00 AM PST
Steve Jobs' health now a public matter
In choosing to go public with CEO Steve Jobs' ailments to deflect damaging rumors, Apple may be forced to give regular updates on the health of its founder.
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 4:06 PM PST
On eve of Macworld, Jobs talks health
Apple's CEO says he's dealing with a hormone imbalance and chose to spend the holiday season with his family rather than "intensely prepare" a keynote address.
• Steve Jobs discloses 'hormone imbalance'
• Apple's credibility hangs in balance
• Apple shares up on Jobs news
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
January 5, 2009 6:30 AM PST
Photos: Preparing for Macworld 2009
Exhibitors put the finishing touches on their booths at Moscone Center as Apple prepares to make its last appearance at the expo.(Posted in Photo galleries by James Martin)
January 5, 2009 6:48 PM PST
Microsoft still pushing 'Apple Tax' notion
Ahead of Macworld, Microsoft's top Windows marketer says you can't afford to go Mac. But with the economy in tatters, will people be buying any PCs other than netbooks?
(Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)
January 5, 2009 12:00 PM PST
previous coverage
Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in works
Apple also expected to announce a makeover for the Mac Mini, possibly has early as this week's Macworld Expo.
• Quad-core MacBook Pro on the way?
• Another rumored 'iPhone Nano' photo
(Posted in Apple by Steven Musil) January 4, 2009 2:25 PM PST
No Jobs means no Macworld splash
CEO Steve Jobs' absence from the his usual slot keynoting Macworld almost guarantees that the company won't have any groundbreaking products to show off in January.
• Jobs to skip Macworld keynote as Apple backs out
• Apple's blind-side hit on IDG
(Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)
December 17, 2008 11:59 AM PST