Archive: September 2006
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World of Apple at the Arndale Apple Store [Updated]
World of Apple was proud enough to be the first members of the public to enter the brand new Apple Store in the Arndale Centre, Manchester, UK. You can check out the exclusive pictures here. Arndale Apple Store Store Layout The Store layout is very…
Apple Releases Aperture 1.5 Download
After announcing Aperture 1.5 at Photokina earlier this week, Apple today released the Aperture 1.5 update for download. The software, which is a free upgrade for existing Aperture users, is available for immediate download at Apple's website: http://www.apple.com/aperture/download/ For further information on what updates Aperture…
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.3.9 Security Update
Alongside the Mac OS X 10.4.8 Update, Apple also today released a new security update for Mac OS X Panther (10.3.9) users. Security Update 2006-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components: CFNetwork Cyrus SASL Flash Player Plug-in QuickDraw…
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.4.8 Update
After earlier reports by WOA, Apple today released Mac OS X 10.4.8. The update, which is available via Software Update and Apple's website , includes a number of general OS fixes, along with specific fixes for the following issues: Connecting to wireless networks using the…
Apple Updates iLife and iWork
iPhoto 6.0.5 - 57.7MB This update to iPhoto contains new calendar, greeting card, and postcard themes for use with Apple print services, including a variety of holiday card designs. It also addresses compatibility for accessing Aperture 1.5 content in iPhoto. iMovie HD 6.0.3 - 7MB…
Logic Applications Recieve Update
Logic Pro Update 7.2.3 - 25MB Logic Pro 7.2.3 addresses performance issues when Logic Pro 7 is used on Mac Pro and G5 Quad computers. Logic Pro 7.2.3 is recommended for all Mac Pro and G5 Quad users. An existing Logic Pro 7.2.1 or Logic…
Apple Releases iTunes Update
No less that 3 weeks after Apple showed off iTunes 7, an update has been released. iTunes 7.0. 1 is available via software update for around 25MB. iTunes 7.0.1 addresses stability and performance issues with Cover Flow, CD importing, iPod syncing, and more.
Mac OS X 10.4.8 Testing Wrapping Up?
An unconfirmed anonymous message to World of Apple and a story on Digg point towards the final builds of 10.4.8 being released to developers imminently. Build 8L2125 (Intel) and build 8L125 (PPC) are said to be free of any significant issues. The builds which reportedly…
Apple Show’s Off New .Mac Webmail
Today Apple posted a preview of the brand new .Mac webmail service. .Mac Webmail New features include drag-and-drop support, smart refreshes, built-in address book, quick reply and keyboard shortcuts. Apple states "it'll remind you of the Mail application on your desktop."
Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 5.1.2, Pro Applications Update
Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 - 28MB Final Cut Pro Update 5.1.2 provides important bug fixes and compatibility updates for certain Canon, Sony, JVC and Panasonic devices. This update is recommended for all Final Cut Pro 5.1 and Final Cut Pro 5.1.1 customers. Pro Applications Update…
Intel Reveals Quad-Core Xeon Details [Update]
Today Intel revealed many details concerning it's two Xeon processors families which will feature quad-cores. One of the processor families will be aimed at the desktop market and the other at the server market. Clovertown - Xeon 5000 Series Clovertown which is aimed for the…
Apple Announces Aperture 1.5
As was reported live by World of Apple, Aperture 1.5 has been announced at Photokina 2006. “Aperture has given photographers around the globe the confidence to work in exciting new ways,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “Now with Aperture 1.5…
Apple Special Event Live Coverage
World of Apple has intermediate reports from Photokina this afternoon, we'll do our best to republish what we hear, when we hear it. Refresh for updates Aperture 1.5 released Features new library with ability to access external storage. DVD, RAID etc. Integration with iLife, access…
Photokina: Apple Event Today 10.30 (EST)
As has been previously reported Apple is due to host a Special Event at Photokina today, the event which is due to start at 10.30 EST (15.30 BST). The Event has been rumoured to be a launch ground for a heavily updated version of Aperture…
New Re-designed Stores Revealed [Updated]
In an exclusive report ifoAppleStore has released pictures of one of the three Apple Stores to open today which have been said to sport new features based on Apple's Fifth Avenue Store. Mall of Columbia Apple Store, Genius Bar can be seen at rear with…
‘Get a Mac’ Ads Air in Canada
Multiple Canadian Mac enthusiasts are reporting on the internet that three 'Get a Mac' adverts have been airing on Canadian TV. The three adverts are said to be those reportedly seen last month in an Apple Store. In the first advert Gisele Bündchen represents a…
U2 iPod Revisioned? [Updated]
Since last weeks announcement there has been a bit of buzz around what will happen to the U2 iPod. It appears to be missing the new features which the 5.5G iPod has donned. According to a bit of quick research by World of Apple shows…
Apple Releases Airport Security Updates [Update]
Apple today released two software updates related to Airport. AirPort Update 2006-001 - 1.3MB The AirPort Update 2006-001 improves AirPort reliability on Macintosh computers. Security Update 2006-005 - ( PPC - Under 1MB ) ( Intel - 2.2MB ) ( 10.3.9 - Under 1MB )…
AMD CEO Says Apple Will Use AMD Eventually
During a dinner speech at the Commonwealth Club Hector Ruiz CEO of AMD said that Apple will eventually use AMD processors in Macintosh computers. "Everybody wants choice,'' he said. Speaking about Intel he stated; "Knowing Apple, why would they want to be held hostage like…
Intel Announces Quadro
Intel has internally announced it's Quad-Core processor. The internal details claim that the chip will come in two iterations, the first of which will arrive in November of this year. Both iterations of processors will be for Socket 775 and feature a 1.06GHz FSB. The…