Apple's 1 Day Black Friday Sale

Apple wants your bsiness on Black Friday.

Apple on Friday unveiled its deals for Black Friday, which includes $101 off the iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air, as well as $41 off the iPad.

Similar to  the past two years, Apple is offering $101 off some of its Macs. For today only, the iMac as well as the MacBrok Pro will start at $1,098, down from $1,199. The 13-inch MacBook Air, meanwhile, will sell for $1,198 – down from $1,299.

The savings also apply to Apple's popular iPad tablet. All models have been discounted by $41, with prices starting at $458 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version and going all the way up to $788 for the 64GB Wi-Fi plus 3G iPad.

While there are no discounts on the iPhone, Apple is dropping the Price of the iPod Touch. The 8GB version is now $21 cheaper at $208, the 32GB got a $31 price drop to $268, and the 64GB iPod touch is now $358, a $41 discount.

The 8GB iPod Nano, meanwhile, is selling for $138, down $11, and the 16GB version is available for a $21 discount at $158.

Apple's Black Friday deals also include a variety of discounts on accessories and software. The company is taking $5 off the price of things like its iPad case, wireless keyboard, iPad dock, keyboard dock, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.

iPad Free App of the Week: Find My iPhone

Find My iPhone is an app enables Apple owners to track down their missing device using the internal GPS sensor that is equipped in all mobile gadgets. After downloading the latest iOS 4.2 mobile software and the free app, all users need to do is sign-in to Apple's website to locate their missing device and look at a map. The application also allows users to set a password lock, remotely wipe their device if it contains any sensitive information and even display a message with a sound to help pinpoint the exact location of the handset. To take advantage of the app, consumers will need to own an iPhone 4, iPad or fourth generation iPod Touch that runs on iOS 4.2.

While the app is certainly a bonus for owners of Apple mobile devices, it will be the end for Mobile Me, the company's subscription-based collection of software and online services.  But ask Mobile Me customers and they'll tell you this is a good thing.

Get this app, it's bound to help you at some point.

17 Beatles Albums up on iTunes

Ladies and Gentleman....  The Beatles

Direct link here:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-beatles/id136975

Beatles on iTunes Tomorrow

Breaking News

According to unofficial reports, Steve Jobs will announce the debut of The Beatles catalog on iTunes at a press event on Tuesday.

Reports say a deal has been hammered out between Apple, reps for The Beatles and record label EMI.

The parties have been going back and forth in legal battles since 1978 when The Beatles accused Apple of infringing on its trademark, Apple Corps Ltd., the flagship of Apple Records.

Looking forward to the announcement tomorrow, although anyone who wanted Beatles on their iPods, I'm sure already has it.

Apple Will Release iOS 4.2 Soon

Apple has taken the next step in preparing iOS 4.2 for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. By offering the golden master version of the software to developers, it is a sign that Apple is nearly ready to offer it to consumers.

Apple has added the AirPlay feature back to iOS 4.2. AirPlay lets users wirelessly stream music, videos, and photos from iPad to the new Apple TV (no word on compatibility with the old Apple TV). Users can also stream music to AirPlay speakers or receivers. Apple has removed AirPlay from the last developer build of iOS 4.2.

Though a number of features will appear across all three "i" devices, the iPad will be the primary beneficiary of iOS 4.2. The iPad's current OS version is 3.2.2. It lacks folders, multitasking and a number of other features that debuted with iOS 4.0 for the iPhone. That includes the Game Center and the ability to print from the iPad via Wi-Fi to select, compatible printers.

iOS 4.2 will give the iPad a significant boost in capabilities. The addition of folders and multitasking alone will help to make it a better device, let alone the bonus items such as AirPlay and wireless printing.

With any luck, iPad app developers will have iOS 4.2-tested versions of their applications available for the iPad as soon as the software is available to consumers.

We will probably be able to download the new software in 7-10 days.