Are Apple ads hurting Microsoft’s brand?
A new ranking of global brands shows Microsoft’s reputation sinking in recent years. Among the possible factors: Apple’s “I’m a Mac” ads.
Microsoft lands at No. 59 in the rankings for 2007, down from No. 11 in 2004, according to the survey from CoreBrand released Wednesday.
Apple to Offer Unlimited Music Plan?
Financial Times reports that Apple is currently in discussions with music companies to allow customers to have unlimited access to the entire iTunes music library in exchange for paying a premium for its iPod and iPhone devices (presumably for the life of the device).
Apple Sued Over iTunes Technology
Apple was sued Wednesday over allegations that its iTunes online music store and iPod music players are illegally using a patented method for distributing digital media over the Internet. Atlanta-based ZapMedia Services Inc. sued Apple in U.S.
Apple Firmware 1.1.4 (Update) for iPod Touch and iPhone
Apple has released iPhone software version 1.1.4. The 162.1MB patch is available for download and installation through iTunes.
Apple isn’t making a big deal about the release, beyond letting users know it “includes bug fixes and supersedes all previous versions.” Some reports claim the update improves the reliability of Bluetooth, SMS and Mail on the iPhone, [...]
Apple Releases iTunes 7.6.1
Apple released iTunes 7.6.1 today through the Mac OS X Software Update. This maintenance release includes several bug fixes and improves compatibility with Apple TV 2.0. The included description remains the same as the original 7.6 release:
