Psystar licenses OS X virtualization technology
Clone-maker Psystar is still stuck in a legal dispute with Apple over running OS X on generic PC hardware, but that hasn’t stopped the company from trying new business approaches. More: continued here
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Microsoft: Word legal foe paints cockeyed tale
In an ongoing dispute over the use of XML in Word, Microsoft called the claim by Canadian developer i4i that it plotted to drive the company out of business “distorted,” and “a breathless tale” that was not supported by the evidence. More: continued here
Before Apple’s Steve Jobs, the idea of sporting underwear to work was a pipe dream
We generally end up adopting whatever uniform is in fashion given the business we’re in…
Snow Leopard “a software platform for the future”
Reviewer Stephen H. Wildstrom (businessweek.com) calls Snow Leopard an “inexpensive and painless upgrade” that “also completes the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit computing, which enhances performance and allows the use of vast amounts of memory. Apple has pulled it off seamlessly.”
Taking care of business on the App Store
Salesforce Mobile, RoamBi Visualizer, the eBay Profit Calculator, Invoice Makers, Day Tracker, Bid Estimates — they’re but a few of the growing number of apps now available for small business owners on the iPhone App Store, according to Riva Richmond (online.wsj.com). Says iphonebootcampnyc.com dveloper Jonathan Sarno, “For the road warrior, the iPhone is perfect.
iTunes Store to add enhanced liner notes to album purchases
Digital music purchases have been dominating the market for some time now as physical CD purchases continue to fall. For Apple, a significant lead over the rest of the music proprietor world is not enough: according to the Financial Times, the company is now working together with the four largest record labels in the business…
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Hacker Says iPhone 3GS Encryption Is ‘Useless’ for Business!
Apple is wowing thousands of businesses and even government agencies who have signed up for the popular iPhone. Too bad its “enterprise-friendly” security features are useless, says a hacker, who does not advise using the iPhone for business. More: continued here
Are Schmidt’s days numbered on Apple’s board?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said he’ll talk with Apple about his position on its board of directors, following Google’s announcement that it’s getting into the operating system business. More: continued here
Corporate Branding Races to iPhone Apps: Winners and Losers
Corporations are scrambling and fighting for the business in poor economy. Some companies are successful in marketing or branding with the iPhones and some fail miserably, tarnishing what used to be a good reputation. More: continued here
Review: Studiometry 6.1
Studiometry 6.1.7 is a sensible business choice because it combines some low-level accounting features with contact and project management characteristics. More: continued here
Opinion: How much is business software worth to you?
What’s the intrinsic cost of business software, not just in terms of price but in terms of your expectations? Matthew Bookspan weighs some of the factors. More: continued here
Apple near saturation point for iPod, iTunes
The results of Piper Jaffray’s 17th bi-annual teen survey are in, showing Apple to have broadened its lead in the areas of iPod consumption and iTunes usage — both of which are nearing their saturation point — as the company moves to translate these successes to its iPhone business. More: continued here
Apple iPhone to Become Your New Medical Buddy
Apple’s announcement last week of a new operating system for the iPhone – iPhone OS 3.0. Aside from being your mobile business assistant, the iPhone may also become your medical assistant in the near future. Two of the more interesting applications are for blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring. More: continued here
Apple features ‘Your Business on a Mac’ seminars
Apple is hosting short “Your Business on a Mac” seminars at locations around the country, to help business users get a leg on how the Mac can work for them. More: continued here
Dell’s iPhone Killer rejected by carriers as too dull
After signaling its intent to follow Apple’s wildly successful iPhone into the smartphone business, Dell’s first attempts to produce a phone have been rejected by the carries for being too dull and lacking enough differentiation to stand out in a competitive environment, according to a report. More: continued here