[MyAppleMenu] Jul 19, 2004

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MyAppleMenu Newsletter
Monday, July 19, 2004

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Mac News for Mac Users

[Top Stories]

*** Apple Introduces Fourth-Generation iPod
<http://maccentral.macworld.com/news/2004/07/19/ipod/index.php?redirect=1090217217000>
by Peter Cohen, MacCentral
Apple on Monday introduced its fourth generation iPod, revised with a new interface similar to that found on the iPod mini and a new feature called Shuffle Songs.

*** iTunes Shore Up Its Defenses As Rivals Prepare To Invade
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/19/business/19itunes.html?ex=1247889600&#38;en=449e05e81713cc42&#38;ei=5088&#38;partner=rssnyt>
by Laurie J. Flynn, New York Times
With more competitors in online music, Apple will have to work hard to keep market share.

[News]

*** iTunes Leisurely Pace Frustrating For Some
<http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,10163452%5E15841%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html>
by Sholto Macpherson, The Australian
Apple Austrlia won't comment on the delay in introducing a local version of iTunes, much to the frustration of its customers.

*** HP iPod To Be Released In September
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/07/19/hpipod>
by MacMinute
"We decided to wait for this amazing new fourth generation iPod, as it will offer our customers an even better experience."

*** Salling Clicker 2.2 Expands Device Support
<http://www.macnn.com/news/25518>
by MacNN
Version 2.2 adds new digital controllers for the Squeezebox, EyeTV, and VLC; improved PowerPoint control; Italian, French, German, and Russian localizations; and support for more devices.

*** Radio's Future 'In iPod's Hands'
<http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=9184>
by Macworld UK
New research suggests the iPod -- rather than the Internet, 3G or media fragmentation -- will have the greatest impact on the future of radio.

*** Apple Partners See Strong Sales Gains
<http://www.crn.com/sections/breakingnews/breakingnews.jhtml?articleId=23901902>
by Steven Burke, CRN
Apple solution providers gathered for the Macworld Conference & Expo in Boston this week say they are seeing strong sales growth this year.

*** Apple To Open New Minnesota Store
<http://www.macminute.com/2004/07/19/applestore>
by MacMinute

*** 9-11 Commission Hearings Available Free At iTMS
<http://www.macnn.com/news/25505>
by MacNN

[Opinion]

*** I Had Forgotten...
<http://www.macmove.com/mt/archives/000151.html>
by MacMove.com
Don't forget the local boys and girls who can help you with any Mac-related problems you might have.

*** A New iPod, At Last
<http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/archives/000261.php>
by Jason Snell, Macworld
Three cheers for the new iPods, which borrow from the Mini in just the right way.

[Wintel]

*** First Pocket PC Virus Discovered
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3906823.stm>
by BBC News
"Owners of Pocket PCs should not lose any sleep over this virus, although it might be a taste of things to come in the future."

*** The MSN Butterfly Begins To Break Free
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/19/technology/19msn.html?ex=1247976000&#38;en=5dd7511c3d32b54e&#38;ei=5088&#38;partner=rssnyt>
by Saul Hansell, New York Times
After years of struggle, Microsoft's online unit is beginning to show signs of life.

The Tomorrow Weblog
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Emerging Technology. Innovative Applications. New Economy.

[News]

*** Polite Computers Win Users' Hearts And Minds
<http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996156>
by New Scientist
Computer glitches would be a lot less annoying if the machines were programmed to acknowledge errors gracefully when something goes wrong, instead of merely flashing up a brusque "you goofed" message.

*** The New Miniature Computers (They Also Make Phone Calls)
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/19/technology/19phone.html?ex=1247889600&#38;en=9401e6e503ed1b37&#38;ei=5088&#38;partner=rssnyt>
by John Markoff, New York Times
The cellular industry's long pursuit of ever-mor eminuscule phones has shifted into reverse, giving rise to bulkier wireless handsets with larger color screens and small versions of standard qwerty-style computer keyboards to send e-mail and instant messages.

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Life in the city

[News]

*** PRC To Call Off Study Plans In Singapore, Report Reveals
<http://www.etaiwannews.com/Taiwan/2004/07/19/1090202371.htm>
by Associated Press
China, incensed at a recent visit by Singapore's incoming prime minister Lee Hsien Loong to Taiwan, appears to have delivered another slap on the wrist to the city-state as more than 120 mainland officials called off plans to study there, a report said yesterday.