iPhone/iPod touch firmware 1.1.4 update out, but no SDK today

Apple introduced iPhone and iPod touch firmware 1.1.4 today, just specifying “Bug fixes” as details about the update. The update has no big changes, but it does fix bugs with Bluetooth, SMS, and apparently improves the cell signal. The update is a little hefty at around 162MB, so its probably got some hidden secrets in [...]

iTunes rises in the ranks - #2 music retailer in US

iTunes just overpassed Best Buy and is now the #2 music retailer in the US, trailing behind Walmart, based on the latest NPD Group data. Also, Apple announced that there are now over 50 million iTunes customers and over 4 billion songs have been downloaded.
Press Release from Apple

Apple updates MacBook and MacBook Pro

Apple finally updated the MacBook and MacBook Pro today, giving both machines a faster CPU, and giving the Pro Multi-Touch. Both models feature Penryn processors, the MacBook Pro with a standard 2.4Ghz (up to 2.6Ghz) and the MacBook with a 2.1Ghz standard up to 2.4Ghz. Both the MacBook and the Pro received hard drive increases [...]

2GB iPod shuffle now shipping, $69

Apple added a 2GB iPod shuffle to the line last week, and now its shipping. It comes in the same colors as the 1GB and is $10 cheaper than the old $79 price tag for the old 1GB model.