Archive: June 2006 — page 2
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Apple Officially Reveals Three New UK Retail Locations
Although it has been heavily speculated on, the future locations of Retail Stores in the UK has only been confirmed today by Apple. The three new locations are; Manchester's Arndale Centre, West Quay in Southampton and Bentall Centre in Kingston. All three stores are listed…
Apple Begins Audit of Foxconn Factory
Reuters is reporting that Apple has begin a "thorough audit" into the Chinese Manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn (Hon Hai) after reports alleged that workers were treated badly. "Apple has begun a thorough audit of the manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn in Longhua, China," said…
Shake 4.1 Due Today [Updated]
Unconfirmed sources have reported to World of Apple that today Apple will release a Universal version of Shake. Shake 4.1 is rumoured to also include a massive price drop down from $2999 to $499 Shake in action on the King Kong film [Update] As rumoured…
Low Cost Fifty Cent Branded Computer?
Forbes is reporting that hip-hop star Fifty Cent is in negotiations with Apple to produce a Mac that is affordable for inner-city kids. "I'm creating a foundation that will be around for a long time, because fame can come and go or get lost in…
iTunes Movie Store Before the Year’s End?
Variety.com is reporting that Apple will serve up feature films before the end of 2006. Sources within Hollywood have reported that Steve Jobs has been in talks with studios proposing to sell movies at a flat and easy to remember price of $9.99. The studios…
Futher Details on Mac OS X “Tiger” 10.4.7
To further update the rapid coverage of the seventh update to Tiger, it looks likely that the OS X maintenance update will be in the publics hands early next week. Developers who are testing Mac OS X 10.4.7 have disclosed to World of Apple that…
Apple Preparing Next Generation iPod?
Chairman of Foxconn, Terry Gou has recently spoken about the next generation iPod. The company which currently produces the current iPod has recently been under scrutiny concerning its working conditions. Apple is about to unveil the next generation of iPod, the best-selling music player in…
Apple UK Slashes iPod and Mac Prices [Updated]
Early this morning Apple UK slashed the price of many of its products. The Intel iMac now starts at £879, a £50 discount from the previous price. The 20-inch model now costs £1129, a £100 price drop. Mac minis have also seen the price drop…
Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 (PPC Only)
Apple today released Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 for Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, the update is for for PPC only. The Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues.
Apple to Present Revised Boston Store Plans [Updated]
Apple is set to present revised plans for its future Boston Store at a hearing before the Back Bay Architectural Commission. Apple is seeking to demolish a two story building situated at 815 Boylston Street so that it can build a three story glass front…
Apple to Deliver Ultra Portable for MacWorld?
UBS Investment Research analyst Ben Reitzes has stated that his proprietary checks indicate that Apple is working on an "ultra portable PC" and notebooks fitted with NAND flash memory. "We believe these new products could start in notebook products with combo-drives (NAND and HDD) or…
Scandinavian Groups Extend iTunes TOS Change Deadline
Last week it was widely reported that Scandinavian protection groups were going after iTunes, claiming that iTunes DRM was against consumer rights in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Today the groups have amended their deadline from June 21 to August 1.
Intel to Officially Announce Woodcrest
Intel is set to hold a press release on June 26 to announce the Xeon 5100 processor. "Forget what you thought you knew about hybrid technology. Intel now delivers the best of both worlds: high performance and energy efficiency without compromise," reads an invitation sent…
Apple Fined $100,000 by Washington State
Apple Computer was today issued a fine of $100,000 USD by the state of Washington for not registering with the state whilst selling service contracts. Mike Kreidler a State Insurance Commissioner said that Apple failed to register as a service contract provider from 2000 to…
Apple “Get a Mac” Ads Begin Circulation [Update]
Although not confirmed by Apple, new "Get a Mac" adverts have begun showing on some websites such as CNN, ESPN and Fox. The ads have yet to appear on Apple's Get a Mac site but have been spotted by many Mac enthusiasts. Three ads appear…
Mac OS X “Tiger” 10.4.7 Imminent
10.4.7 is the next maintenance release to Mac OS X Tiger and is expected in the very near future. More seeds have been released since World of Apple last reported on Mac OS X 10.4.7. Reports show that Apple is at the tweaking stage, stating…
Two Page Print Advert Debuts for MacBook
Apple debuts new two-page advert for the black and white MacBook MacDailyNews is reporting that Apple has started running a two-page print advert featuring the black and white MacBook, it is unknown which publications are running the advert at this time.
CBS Offers Prime Time Shows on iTunes
Apple and CBS have announced that they are offering prime time shows on the iTunes Music Store. The shows offered are; Numb3rs, Survivor, NCIS, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. All shows available for $1.99 an episode. “We’re bringing popular and acclaimed programs from the…
iPod Tops Beer as more “in”
New Jersey based Student Monitor has done its biannual market research and has come up with a revelation. The study showed that college students ranked the iPod as more "in" than beer. Nearly 73-percent of 1200 students voted for the iPod. This time last year…
Norwegian Group Unhappy with iTunes TOS
Earlier in the year the Consumer Council of Norway filed an official complaint with the Consumer Ombudsman over the iTunes Music Store Terms of Service in Norway. The group claims that Apple's Terms of Service were in violation of Section 9a of Norways Marketing Control…