Archive: September 2006 — page 2
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Images of Apple’s iPod nano 2G
World of Apple has posted a series of images of Apple's latest iPod nano offering. The images can be seen after the jump...
Iger: ‘iTV’ has ‘small hard drive on it’
During Tuesday's conference where Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the number of movies sold via iTS, Iger also revealed that Apple's previewed iTV has an hard drive "on" it. During Steve Jobs' Keynote address last week, no mention of a hard drive was made and…
In Brief: Apple Readying iTunes Update, Airport Update Imminent, 125,000 Movie Downloads in First Week
Apple Readying iTunes Update Reports sent to World of Apple point towards a potential update to the one week old iTunes 7.0. Apple is said to be working "feverishly" to resolve major bugs with the software and ship an update, expected to be iTunes 7.0.1…
Mac Pro EFI and SMC Updates
Apple today released an update for the Mac Pro EFI Firmware ( 1.8MB ); This EFI Firmware Update fixes several Boot Camp and start up issues on Mac Pro computers. After this update has completed successfully, your Boot ROM Version will be: MP11.005C.B01 An update…
Apple Seeds Leopard to ADC Members
Apple has begun seeding Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Preview to developers who are members of ADC. The download which is available to those who have a paid ADC membership is the same build as was distributed at WWDC in August. For reference here is…
Apple to Update MacBook Lines?
AppleInsider has learned that Apple plans to update both the MacBook and MacBook Pro before the Holiday season. The reports claims that all the models of MacBook are ready with Core 2 Duo processors and all that's left is for Apple marketing to pull the…
Google to Supply Content for iTV?
Reports around the Internet today point towards plans for Google to supply video for Apple's iTV. Is it possible that when iTV ships next year, you may also be able to choose a menu item called Google Video, and then zip through the best of…
Video iPod in Time For Christmas & Holiday Season 2006?
ThinkSecret is reporting that Apple will be able to produce the much anticipated "true video iPod" by October in preperation for the Holiday Season. ThinkSecret believes that the recent update and price drops of the iPod line, leaves room for an addition to the popular…
Apple Phone Release In Early 2007?
MacRumors & ThinkSecret are reporting that the long-awaited Apple Phone will most likely be released in Early 2007. Despite many rumors and reports of an "iPhone Release" this year, Apple is said to be facing "significant technological hurdles" in their attempts to create a entirely…
MacBook Pro Update at Photokina?
MacShrine and MacOSXRumors both believe that Apple will release an update to it's MacBook Pro line-up at Photokina later this month. According to MacShrine Apple will upgrade the MacBook Pro's to include 2.33 and 2.16GHz Merom processors. No other details are supplied.
Boot Camp Update Released
Apple today released an update to Boot Camp. The update pushes Boot Camp to version 1.1.1 and mainly offers support for newer Intel Macs. Boot Camp 1.1.1 update addresses: Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes Ability to…
Apple Sends Out Invitations to September 25 Event
As reported back in August, MacWorld today received further confirmation and Apple has now officially handed out invitations to the event to be held at Photokina on September 25. As previously reported the invitation points directly at an update to Aperture. To clarify with this…
Details of Apple Phone Revealed?
Mac Rumors offers preview of Apple Phone (artist rendition) Mac Rumors is reporting that a reliable source has provided details of prototypes of the Apple Phone. The description points towards a look similar to that of the iPod with the preservation of the click wheel…
Apple Unveils New Retail Store Feature
At an investment conference held in San Francisco on Wednesday, senior vice-president of retail, Ron Johnson told attendees that Apple will introduce a new design feature at a retail store later in the month. The new feature draws from the Fifth Avenue Store but Johnson…
Steve Jobs Speaks on CNBC
Steve Jobs spoke to CNBC yesterday after his media keynote. The video goes into some interesting insights with Jobs putting straight all the criticising around the Stock Options investigation and the rate of iPod sales. Watch it after the jump...
September 12th Releases, Updates & Info Roundup [Updated]
Today was a big day in the world of Apple. Updates to the iPod, iPod Nano & iPod Shuffle as well as a new version of iTunes, introduction of iTV and the anticipated iTunes Movie Store, many Apple News sites were busy keeping up. Here…
Firmware Update for 5G iPod Released
Apple today released a firmware update for it's 5G iPod. The update adds support for games downloaded from the iTunes Store, as well as the widely requested gapless playback. Whilst scrolling through song listings letters will display showing you where you are in the list…
Front Row, Compressor and Qmaster Updated
Going along with today's announcements Apple has released updates for Front Row, Compressor and Qmaster via Software Update. Front Row 1.3 - 5.2MB Provides for improved iTunes compatibility. Owners of Macs that support Front Row can update via their Software Update utility in Mac OS…
Three New UK Apple Stores Confirmed
Pascal Cagni, Apple's European vice-president has confirmed that three more store will be opened in the UK before the years end. Although Cagni did not speak of any specific stores it can be assumed that the three stores are WestQuay (Southampton), Arndale Centre (Manchester) and…
Apple Posts ‘Showtime Event’ QuickTime Stream
Apple has posted a QuickTime Stream of today's 'Showtime' Event on their website. Users wishing to watch the event in it's entirety can watch it via the link below: http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/sep_2006/event/index.html QuickTime 7 or above is required for this stream.