Archive: September 2006 — page 4
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Apple Quietly Upgrades Mac mini Processors [Updated]
Apple today quietly updated the default processor speeds on new Intel Mac minis, at no extra cost. Of note the Mac mini did not receive an upgrade to the Core 2 processors but continues to use Yonah chips. The base model now features a 1.66Ghz…
Intel Unleashes “Tulsa”
Intel today officially announced the release of its next Xeon processor, Tusla. Tulsa is the next generation on from Woodcrest which is used in Apple's current Mac Pro systems. Tulsa is also known as the Xeon 7100 series and is Dual-Core much like Woodcrest. Tulsa…
Apple iPhone Ready?
AppleInsider is reporting that analyst Shaw Wu of American Technology Research believes that the Apple iPhone is ready. Our research indicates that an Apple-designed smart phone has moved from concept to prototype and recently has progressed to near completion as a production unit," analyst Shaw…
Apple Showing New ‘Get a Mac’ Ads in Stores
One Apple Store visitor notes that Apple appear to be showing "Get a Mac" adverts which have not seen the light of day on Television. The ads which were seen at the Apple Store in Tampa, FL. show a cross dresser as well as another…
Apple Confirms September 12 Special Event
Apple today officially sent out digital invitations to next Tuesday media event. The invite which reads "Its showtime" shows an Apple logo with what look like hollywood style lights. The event begins at 10.00am PST, and will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for…
Apple Planning Movie Store?
Tuesday September 12th, Apple will hold a special press event at an undisclosed California location which will be streamed to locations around the world. It looks likely that Apple will announce that Movies will be on sale from at least one major studio for $9.99…
September 12th to Bring New iPod, Movie Store, iMacs?
Further reports have emerged related to the September 12th press event to be held in London, streamed from Cupertino. World of Apple has received reports that Apple will introduce a second generation iPod nano in multiple colours with a metal finish. As well as the…
Eric Schmidt Declines Apple Options Grant
Google CEO and newest member of Apple's board of directors has declined stock options offered to him. Schmidt has instead decided to buy shares on the open market. "In connection with his appointment, Dr. Schmidt has declined the automatic stock option grant to purchase 30,000…
Leopard Developer Preview Updated
Yesterday evening Apple sent out an update for the Developer Preview of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard via Software Update. The details of the update are very slim but sources suggest that the update fixes some very minor security issues and at the same time…
Apple to Introduce Core 2, 23-inch iMac in September
AppleInsider and MacOSXRumors are reporting that Apple plans to introduce a 23-inch iMac at its media event to be held on September 12th. The reports also contains information concerning the processor choice for the iMac line-up, it is reported that Apple will adopt Merom, the…