The Beatles come to iTunes

Zeb White Asst. Business Manager Today, the millions of iTunes users will finally have access to music from arguably the greatest band of all time–the Beatles. Apple released all 13 of the Fab Four’s remastered studio albums, and fans can also purchase individual songs and a $149 box set that includes an exclusive live concert recording. This announcement comes on the heels of Apple’s tease yesterday, when they said “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” on their website. Check it out now a iTunes.

Apple unveils refreshed Macbook Air, Mac operating system

Zeb White Asst. Business Manager, Staff Writer With all of the recent buzz about the iPhone and iPad, it’s hard to remember exactly why technology giant Apple Inc. began as “Apple Computers.” However, today’s introduction of a flashy new Macbook Air laptop and a major update for the Mac operating system proves that the traditional computer is not obsolete yet. There are two new models of Apple’s ultraportable laptop—the Macbook Air. The smaller version has an 11.6 inch screen and weighs in at 2.3 pounds, while the larger model packs a 13.3 inch screen and weighs a mere 2.9 pounds. These tiny computers pack huge features, including a Facetime camera which enables easy video-chatting with…

iPod 4G review

By Mike Pankonien Staff Writer It finally came; after starting my new summer job a week before school started and saving up my hard earned cash, my brand new, 64 GB iPod Touch 4G had arrived. At first glance several things are noticeable about the new iPod. For this review I will be comparing it too my two year old 8 GB iPod Touch 2g running on very old 3.0 firmware (the 3G model was largely the same as the 2G, minus it’s enhanced hardware). First off, the screen is darker: when the 2G model is turned off or in lock mode, the screen turns a grey color and is visibly separate from the rest…

Apple unveils sweeping new iPod lineup

Zeb White Asst. Business Manager, Staff Writer Apple revealed a stunning new iPod lineup Wednesday featuring refreshed versions of the iPod Touch, the iPod Nano, and the iPod Shuffle. It also announced a new social network built into iTunes plus a smaller version of its AppleTV. The most innovative iPod update was the iPod Nano, which shrunk considerably and now features a 1.8 inch touch screen similar to that of the iPhone. While it sacrificed the video display and camera of the previous iPod Nano, it gains a lot of new features due to the sleek multi-touch interface. The new iPod Touch now features two cameras and Facetime (Apples video-calling service introduced with the iPhone),…

iPad reaches one-million sales

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer After only being on the market for less than a month, the iPad reached its one-millionth sale yesterday, May 3. This is a huge feat, as it took nearly three months for Apple to sell one-million iPhones when they first appeared.  The enormous amount of iPad sales in such a short amount of time shows how people are becoming more and more trusting of Apple’s products.  Skeptical at first about the revolutionary iPhone—which turned out to be a huge success—consumers now realize the reliability of Macintosh products. Personally, I think the iPad is amazing.  Its sleek style and cool features make it one of a kind in the technology world. …

Holding the future in your hands? Perspectives on iPad

By Chris Nguyen Features Editor I have seen (and held and touched and tapped) the future and oh, it is beautiful. It’s Apple’s iPad. And I promise it’s amazing, and this is coming from a former skeptic. On the release date for Apple’s iPad, April 3, I drove to the Apple store at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano to understand the Apple cult, an interesting group of dedicated followers that will go to great lengths to wait for something that is not a Boy Wizard, four women navigating their love life in New York City, Luke Skywalker or a vampire-loving teen. I came in minutes before the 9 a.m. release date and found…

Some iPhone apps are just weird

By Wren Culp Staff Writer Having an iPhone, I am big into apps. I love some of the apps that I use, such as “Bloomberg”, “Classics” and even “Urbanspoon”. All are genius applications that help me with my everyday life. But of course, while searching for these apps, I have come across some strange ones. Here are the top five strangest apps I have ever encountered. (Pictures of each at the bottom) Annoy A Teen ($0.99) Annoy a teen puts out a high frequency that apparently only a teenager can hear. Most adults have lost their ability to hear this high a frequency.  iDrunktxt ($0.99)  This is a disaster waiting to strike. The app basically…

iPad: Now or later?

By Mike Pankonien Staff Writer It happened. Yesterday, Apple finally officially announced their latest product: the iPad. Essentially a 9 inch by 8 inch iPod touch, the iPad is being sold as a computer that’s something more than a smart phone, but slightly less than a laptop. Although hardly a new concept, the iPad created quite a buzz in the realm of tablet computers and apple fans alike. What do you get with the iPad? Essentially a computer with a 1 Ghz processor, a selection between a 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB hardrive, 10 hour battery life, a complete touch interface, and iPhone software. All for the price of $499 (with the 16…

The iPad-success or setback?

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer What’s bigger than an iTouch but smaller than an iMac?  That’s right, an iPad. This new and extremely innovative Apple product is the next best thing in computer technology.  Like a blown-up version of the iPhone, the new device has all the best features of a touch-screen computer, yet its 9.7 inch screen provides for easier reading, typing and access. The iPad is just .5 inches thin and only 1.5 pounds, making it easier to carry and use anywhere. However, there have been complaints about it.  One, for example, is the fact that it does not allow multitasking.  You cannot, therefore, listen to radio on the internet and surf the…

Another computer?

By Wren Culp Staff Writer Apple is doing it again. They are ready to strike with design and engineering power once more. Another Apple computer is coming to the line up on January 27th. On January 27th Apple will be holding an event in California for the release of their new computer. Rumors have it that it is going to be a tablet computer. Everyone, including myself, are very anxious to see what will happen at the event. The event will be covered live at TUAW