Apple today announced the launch of three new retail stores in the US on November 19. These include: The Gateway in Salt Lake City, Utah; the Beverly Center in Los Angeles, California; and Sherman Oaks in Sherman Oaks, California. Each store is open to the public at 10:00 a.m. local time. The company has also said that the first 1,000 people to visit the Apple store will receive a free Apple T-shirt.
Read MoreTech Data Corporation has introduced AppleAdvantage, the distributor’s comprehensive initiative to broaden its support for Apple resellers. AppleAdvantage is comprised of a dedicated sales team; inside and field-based vendor product representatives; dedicated product management resources; extended-term financing opportunities; and an expanded product offering including complementary Apple accessories from leading manufacturers. Further information is available from the company’s Web site.
Read MoreKoingo Software today announced the release of Mac Pilot 2.0, a major new release of the company’s utility for changing hidden features in Mac OS X. The software allows users to completely configure an Apple File Server, enable numerous hidden features in the Finder, LoginWindow, Safari, Dock and much more. This release offers Tiger-compatibility, as well as over 110 new features. Mac Pilot 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later and is priced at US$9.95. A free 15-day demo is also available.
Read MoreNewsweek’s Steven Levy has posted his list of “This Won’t Work With That” award winners, notes Macworld UK. The magazine is complaining that Apple refuses to license its FairPlay digital rights management technology. “Second prize goes to Apple CEO Steve Jobs for selling songs on the iTunes Music Store that play on iPods, but not on anyone else’s music players,” notes the story.
Read MorePodguard today introduced a new invisible film to protect the iPod against scratches, marks and fingerprints. “Practically invisible when applied, podguard protects an iPods surface, screen, and mirrored back while still providing complete Click Wheel control and visibility of the color screen,” notes the company. Podguard is priced at US$17.95, which includes free worldwide shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
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