Archive: August 2006 — page 3
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QuickTime Keynote Stream Posted
Apple has posted the QuickTime stream of today's Keynote presentation. World of Apple would like to thank our live text feed contributor as well as everyone who joined in. Although not confirmed it looks like we broke the record that we set back in January…
Apple Shows Off Ten Features of Leopard
During the Keynote today Apple showed off ten feature set to make it into the future OS, Leopard. It was also announced that Leopard would be shipping in Spring of 2007. Time Machine - a new backup system which automatically backs-up everything on your Mac…
Apple Slashes Prices of Cinema Displays and Airport Cards
Apple today slashed the price of all its Apple Cinema Displays across all of its Stores. Apple Cinema Displays US Store Apple Cinema Displays UK Store Apple also knocked the price of an individual Airport Extreme card down from $79 to $49.
Apple Shows Off Mac OS X Server Leopard
Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard, the next major release of Apple’s award-winning UNIX server operating system. Leopard Server, scheduled to ship in spring 2007, builds on Apple’s legendary ease of use with new Server Assistant and Server Preference features that make it easy…
Apple Shows Off New 64-bit Xserve
“Xserve has always been the perfect server for Mac workgroups and now it will run over five times faster for the same breakthrough price,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With new Intel processors, a redesigned hardware architecture, and an…
Apple Unveils Mac Pro
Mac Pro, inside “Apple has successfully completed the transition to using Intel processors in just seven months—210 days to be exact,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “And what better product to complete it with than the new Mac Pro, the workstation Mac users have been…
Live WWDC Keynote Coverage
World of Apple will be providing Live Coverage of todays Keynote via its specially designed and built Live Text page, no refreshes required and up to the minute news. Join come to World of Apple in time for the Keynote and you will be redirected…
Possible New Features To Be Added To iTunes Music Store
MacShrine is reporting that a recent survey done by Apple may point towards new features in the iTunes Music Store, information is requested about the following: A rewards program for those who buy more from iTunes The ability to replace lost songs via a maintenance…
WWDC 2006 Rumour Roundup
Across the world peoples hearts are racing, holiday boards at work are filling up and web servers are crashing, that's right it's that time again. As we countdown to WWDC 2006 its time to look at what we could be seeing on the Keynote to…
WWDC in Brief: iPhone Images, Expo Banner and Leopard Preview
As WWDC quickly approaches every Mac addict on Earth is pulling out the stops to dig up some dirt on the upcoming products. Naturally World of Apple will be providing Live coverage of the Keynote and will be hot on every detail of the show…
Apple To Delay Earnings Report Due to Irregularities
Today Apple offered a further update on the stock option irregularity investigation. As a result of the investigation Apple will delay the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006. Although the investigation is ongoing, the Company has discovered additional evidence…
Apple Teams Up With Ford, General Motors & Mazda To Deliver iPod Integration
Apple today announced a partnership with Ford, GM and Mazda which claims to result in seamless iPod integration. “We’re delighted that Ford, General Motors and Mazda will support iPod connectivity in nearly all of their new models,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide…
Apple Teams Up With Ford, General Motors & Mazda To Deliver iPod Integration
Apple today announced a partnership with Ford, GM and Mazda which claims to result in seamless iPod integration. “We’re delighted that Ford, General Motors and Mazda will support iPod connectivity in nearly all of their new models,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide…
Airport Card Exploit on MacBook Untrue [Updated]
The Washington Post Blog, has published an article about two hackers who have reportedly demonstrated a flaw in the MacBook's device driver for the Airport card which would allow complete control of the system. ...this attack can be carried out whether or not a vulnerable…
European iTunes Music Store Shifts Over 200 Million Songs
Today Apple announced that the iTunes Music Store in Europe has sold over 200 million songs in just 2 years since its release in the UK, France and Germany in 2004. “The number of songs downloaded and purchased from the iTunes Music Stores in Europe…
Apple Teams With Coca-Cola
Yesterday Apple and Coca-Cola announced a partnership that would result in 70 million songs being given away. The new Coca-Cola Music website is the main feature of the promotion with complete iTunes integration. In the UK, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, unsigned artists will be encouraged…
Apple Officially Responds to Nordic Complaints
Macworld UK is reporting that Apple has officially provided a response to Norway's Consumer Council regarding DRM on the iTunes Music Store. Although the contents of the response are yet to be made public, Macworld claims that the letter could determine the future of the…
Security Update - 2006-004 in Software Update
Security Update 2006-004 is now available in Software Update for both Tiger and Panther users, and is around 5.5MB in size. Security Update 2006-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components. AFP Server Bluetooth Bom DHCP dyld fetchmail gnuzip…
Apple Releases Programming From CNN, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network
Turner Broadcasting System Inc. has today announced with Apple that popular programming from CNN, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network is available for purchase on the iTunes Music Store. “Fans will enjoy this innovative way of purchasing and watching their favorite CNN, Cartoon Network and Adult…