Year: 2004
Wozniak praises Jobs, Apple
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in an interview at the 8th annual CRN Industry Hall of Fame event that Apple is number one at developing technology that “fits how a human being is and thinks,” reports CRN. “I still see that going on at Apple more than any other company in the world.” In addition, Wozniak gives Apple CEO Steve Jobs credit for utilizing innovative technology to “reinvigorate” Apple.
Read MoreU2 digital box set due November 23
Apple’s iTunes Music Store will begin selling the U2 digital box set on Tuesday, November 23–the same day its new album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, will be released. The Complete U2 includes the band’s 15 official albums and over 25 rare, previously unreleased tracks, as well as a digital booklet (PDF) with band photos, album art and song lyrics. U2 fans can save US$50 on the digital box set if they’ve purchased the special edition U2 iPod.
Read MoreApple releases iPod Updater 2004-11-15
Apple today released iPod Updater 2004-11-15, which includes iPod mini Software 1.2 and iPod software 3.0.2 for Click Wheel iPods. The update brings the following features to the iPod mini: iTunes 4.7 compatibility; the ability to create and delete multiple On-The-Go playlists; the ability to shuffle and play your song library with one click; an option to select reading playback speed for audiobooks; the ability to hear Click Wheel clicker through headphones; and improved disconnect performance.
Read MoreHigh-capacity battery for aluminum PowerBooks available
NewerTech and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the NuPower AL15 high-capacity replacement battery for 15-inch aluminum PowerBook G4s. The 53.3 watt-hour battery is available immediately for US$129.99, and offers the longest run-time of any battery currently on the market for aluminum PowerBook models.
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