New York is Ground Zero for the Mac, as fans of every stripe converge on Macworld Expo July 17 through 20. Mac OS X and new Apple hardware will take centre stage as Steve Jobs kicks off the show as keynote speaker. Stay tuned to ZDNet Business & Technology channel all week for the latest breaking news.
July 20
Microsoft pumps up support for Mac
A Microsoft presentation at Macworld has featured multiple product announcements, including MSN Messenger 2.0 and Windows Media Player for Mac OS X. There was even an overview of how Microsoft's plans for its upcoming .Net strategy would dovetail with the Mac world.
July 20
Microsoft outlines .Net plans for the Mac
Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit General Manager Kevin Browne expands on his demonstrations of the next Office application suite and to expound his vision of how Microsoft's .Net strategy will affect Mac users.
July 19
Mac faithful applaud Jobs, Apple
Despite a dearth of blockbuster announcements, attendees of Steve Jobs' Macworld keynote were enthusiastic about Apple's latest advances.
July 19
Jobs unwraps faster iMacs, Power Macs
Apple Computer chief executive Steve Jobs unveiled speedier iMacs and Power Macs during his keynote speech at the Macworld Expo, though the announcements lacked the punch he usually offers at the trade show.
July 18
Apple posts US$61M third-quarter profit
Apple Computer ushered in Macworld Expo/New York on a positive financial note when it announced a US$61 million net profit for the third financial quarter.
July 18
Mac developers line up wares for Expo
Third-party Mac developers are warming up the Macworld crowd with product announcements in a variety of categories.
July 18
Apple to spruce up iMac
Apple Computer is expected to update its iMac machine at this week's Macworld Expo. But the big question is whether it will have its flat-panel model ready in time.
July 17
Crystal-gazing into Macworld Expo
In what has become a semi-annual tradition, the Macworld Expo has sparked a round of speculation about the Mac wares Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs will unveil at his keynote.
July 16
OpenOffice for OS X faces uphill battle
As Apple prepares a coming-out party for Mac OS X at Macworld, a loose band of developers is struggling to port the OpenOffice suite to the OS.
July 15
Apple readies next round of stores
Two months after launching its first brick-and-mortar retail outlets, Apple Computer is on track to kick its efforts into high gear. Will it spill store location secrets at Macworld?
