Apple admitted earlier today that iPods were being built in Chinese factories under conditions that violated Apple’s Code of Conduct.Unacceptable conditions included dormitory style sleeping arrangements for workers where employees were stacked on bunks three high; employee wage schemes were overly complex, making dispute resolution difficult; “normal” 60-hour work weeks were exceeded 35% of the […]

Earlier in the week, Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris was quoted in a Chicago Tribune article on iPod failure rates as saying that Apple designs them to last four years. According to a post at iLounge, Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris is now saying that she was misquoted in the Chicago Tribune article. The article quoted her […]

Apple today introduced the wireless Mighty Mouse, a new version of its multi-button mouse, with the added freedom of wireless connectivity. The new wireless Mighty Mouse offers a secure connection to Macs and features a new laser tracking engine that Apple says is 20 times more sensitive than standard optical mice, for better tracking on […]

Apple’s Keynote 4 will get podcasting support in an upcoming update, according to Think Secret’s Ryan Katz. Keynote will gain support for exporting presentations to an iPod friendly format for presentations on the go, as well as podcasting. In addition, some level of iWeb integration through the Export command is said to be under development. […]

Apple today introduced a new $899 configuration of the 17-inch iMac designed specifically for education customers, featuring a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a built-in iSight video camera and iLife ‚Äò06. The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately and will replace the eMac, Apple‚Äôs last CRT based computer. Featuring a 17-inch widescreen LCD […]