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Apple Computer Inc. will recall 1.8 million lithium-ion notebook batteries after nine devices overheated, causing minor burns in two users, U.S. safety regulators said on Thursday.

Apple Computer said on Thursday it has found no evidence of forced labor at a Chinese factory where its iPods are assembled, however added that its partner did violate some of Apple's code conduct.

Fox Entertainment Group announced plans no Monday to distribute movies and TV shows to consumers from the company's network of Internet sites, including MySpace.com.

Apple Computer Inc. on Monday introduced its new professional desktop computer line called the Mac Pro, which will use the Intel Corp. Xeon chipset, as Chief Executive Steve Jobs took the stage at the iPod and Mac maker's annual conference for software developers.

Several options grants to top executives at Apple Computer Inc. were dated just before sharp increases in its stock between 1997 and 2001, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing a review of regulatory filings.

Apple Computer, maker of niche computers and portable music players, issued updates for its Mac OS X operating system on Tuesday, fixing 26 errors and vulnerabilities.

Microsoft's aim to extend beyond PCs will be further tested as it battles iPod in the portables market.

France's highest judicial body has ruled unconstitutional significant parts of a law meant to force Apple and other companies to sell music that would play on any portable music device.

Now might be a good time to put the Apple back into the investor's cart.

Apple Computer Inc. is in talks with most of Hollywood's studios to offer movie downloads via its popular online iTunes Music Store, show business newspaper Daily Variety reported on Monday.