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Apple awards raises to key executives

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:22:05 PST

COO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and Mac hardware chief Bob Mansfield will have a little more spending money in 2009.

Future of Macworld Expo up in the air

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:55:00 PST

This year's 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.

CES 2009: Gadget extravaganza

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:45:00 PST

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the premier event for gadget makers and aficionados alike. Check here for the main CNET News stories from CES, and more.

Verizon, Microsoft in mobile-search deal

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:04:00 PST

Software maker will see its search engine take center stage on all Verizon Wireless phones over the next five years.

Redmond's roost: Most Mac owners still buy Office

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:37:00 PST

While Apple now claims more than 10 percent of the personal-computing market, until the company solves its dependence on the productivity suite, it remains vulnerable to Microsoft.

A new era for Macworld Expo

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:54:00 PST

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.

Review: 'MacHeads,' a documentary on the Mac faithful

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:36:00 PST

The new documentary, by two Israeli brothers, is an interesting look at the passion behind the millions-strong Mac community. But it lacks clarity.

Photos: Scenes from the Macworld keynote

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:26:00 PST

Led by VP Phil Schiller, the Jobs-less presentation included a 17-inch MacBook Pro and DRM-free songs in iTunes.

iLife '09 adds feature tweaks and fun

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:13:00 PST

Announced during the Keynote presentation for Macworld, Apple's iLife suite of software will receive a major upgrade at the end of January. Is it enough to make you upgrade? Find out more details in this breakdown of new features and enhancements.

Pandora 2.0 for iPhone released

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:42:00 PST

Internet radio service launches version 2.0 of its immensely popular iPhone application.

Photos: Audio gems from Macworld 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:19:00 PST

CNET Reviews' Donald Bell scours the Macworld 2009 showroom for Crave-worthy audio gadgets.

Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:48:00 PST

iPhone users are no longer restricted to iTunes downloads over Wi-Fi, but songs over 10MB may be excluded.

iPhoto update helps show merits of geotagging

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:04:00 PST

With new software version, Apple starts unlocking more of the promise of location tags: use a map to browse photos or create a photo book based on where you were.

DRM deathwatch: iTunes, the final chapter

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:57:00 PST

Six days too late to make my predictions for 2008, Apple strips DRM from the majority of its iTunes Music Store selections.

First iPhone game summit takes shape

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:00 PST

On March 19th, some of the leading developers of iPhone games will gather in San Francisco to promote the platform and talk about moving it forward.

A quick recap of Apple news at Macworld 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:41:00 PST

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.

For the caffeine-sensitive:
D+caf Caffeine Test Strips

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:00 PST

Drink that decaf with confidence. New test strips determine if that decaf is really decaf.

Upgrading to a DRM-free iTunes library will cost you

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:45:00 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.

More iPhone apps you can't have: Newber and iCall

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:28:00 PST

Apple doesn't say no to two new telephony apps. But it hasn't said yes, either.

Quick take: Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:32:00 PST

Along with the new chassis, an improved display, and a glass trackpad (all things we've seen before), Apple brings a few other changes to its highest-end laptop.

Live blog: Macworld 2009 keynote

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:39:00 PST

Watch this space for live updates from Apple's keynote presentation Tuesday inside San Francisco's Moscone Center, starring Phil Schiller.