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The Apple Core: Apple patent hints at satellite potential of iPod

Almost two years later Apple has filed for a patent which hints that a satellite radio accessory for the iPod may become a reality.

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The Apple Core: Apple announces fiscal Q4-2006 earnings

Apple yesterday announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter ended September 30, 2006. They also noted that the preliminary results may be subject to “significant adjustment” as a result of a likely restatement of historical results.

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The Apple Core: What Apple can learn from ESPN Mobile

It’s no secret that Apple is considering jumping into the mobile phone business (at least by their trademark filings, anyway) but before doing so, I hope that the company is paying attention to the recent death of ESPN Mobile.

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The Apple Core: Make your own (RED) MacBook Pro

After Friday’s launch of the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano to benefit The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, there are some rumblings that Apple may extend the program to include other products as well.

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The Apple Core: MacBook Pro fan control application

Last Monday I reported that it was possible to adjust the speed of the MacBook Pro’s fans via the command line. The hack involves modifying the plist files in AppleBlower.ktext and AppleFan.ktext. Essentially editing the speed values for both fans so they kick on a little sooner and run a bit faster.