Archive: 2006 — page 10
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Notebooks to Recieve Upgrade in 2007?
Yesterday the iMac became the first Apple product to use the brand new Core 2 (Merom) processor from Intel. It has been widely rumoured that Apple will upgrades it's MacBook and MacBook Pro product lines in the near future. Today The Inquirer is reporting that…
Apple Begins “Get a Mac” Print Campaign
Apple has begun a print campaign to compliment the TV adverts which have been airing for a few months. Get a Mac print advert showing Garageband The ads have been seen in numerous publications during this week and advertise all aspects of the Mac including…
Disney Movies to Come First on iTunes?
MacRumors is reporting that Disney will be the first multimedia company to release movies for download on the iTunes Movie network, expected to be announced officially on September 12th. Again, Apple would like to provide downloads for a standard price of $9.99 but some companies…
Apple Files Upgraded iMovie Trademark
On August 22, the European Office of Harmonization published Apple’s latest trademark under application number 005269221. iMovie is listed as an official trademark since July 2003 as well as some parts of the trademark which appear to date back to 1999. The new filing appears…
Apple Releases 24-inch Core 2 iMac
Apple has today released a brand new 24-inch iMac. As well as keeping its 17 and 20 inch, Apple has also moved the whole line-up to Core 2. 17 inch 1.83Ghz $999 US 1440x900 resolution 2MB L2 Cache 512MB RAM 160GB SATA HD 24x Combo…
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…
In Brief: Upgraded Mac mini’s Shipping, Apple’s Presence at Photokina, iMacs and MBPs EOL’d?
Apple Store Ships Upgraded mini Multiple readers are reporting to World of Apple about a story which has been making the rounds earlier today. The story is about one European customer who recently purchased a single-core Mac mini within the past week, he was apparently…
iTunes Movie Service…This September?
AppleInsider in an artice citing unnamed sources is reporting that Apple will begin selling movie downloads through the iTunes Music Store. New release movies will be sold for $14.99 and older movies will sell for $9.99 despite efforts by Steve Jobs to sell all movies…
CrossOver Mac Beta Released
Macrumors is reporting that Codeweavers has officially released a public beta edition of their software. "Codeweaver's solution differs from solutions like Apple's Boot Camp and Parallels Desktop in that it does not require a copy of Windows to run the Windows applications. Also, applications will…
Apple Holding Special Event September 12 [Updated]
Several readers have reported to us that they believe Apple is going to hold a Special Event on September 12th. The date fits in perfectly with the beginning of Apple Expo in Paris which runs from the 12th to 16th. It is currently unknown where…
In Brief: ATI X1900 Price Drop, External iSight Revision Soon?
Apple Lowers Price of ATI X1900 Yesterday evening Apple sent out email's to customers who have ordered a Mac Pro with the ATI X1900 video card installed as a build-to-order option. Apple is pleased to announce a price drop for the Mac Pro you recently…