Archive: 2006 — page 16
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In Brief: VoIP Coming to Leopard, Intel Upgrades Yonah
VoIP Coming to Mac OS X 10.5? AppleInsider is reporting that developers are feverishly working on the inclusion of internet phone calls to Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard". Sources familiar with recent builds say that VoIP dialling is a new feature of iChat 4.0. It…
QuickTime 7.1.2 Available
Apple has released an update to QuickTime 7 (50MB) via the Software Update utility. QuickTime 7.1.2 addresses an issue previewing iDVD projects. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
MacBook Pro 17-inch Firmware Update
Apple today quietly released a Firmware Update for the 17-inch MacBook Pro. This SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in the MacBook Pro 17-inch.
Coca-Cola Teaming up with iTunes?
Reports emerging say that Coca-Cola is in talks with Apple to offer Coke sponsored content on the iTunes Music Store in the UK. DigitalBulletin is reporting that Coca-Cola hopes to increase support for its new product Coke Zero by offering discounts on the the Store…
Mac OS X 10.4.7 Now Available
Available via Software Update: The 10.4.7 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies. It includes fixes for: preventing AFP deadlocks and dropped connections saving Adobe and Quark documents to…
Apple Quarter 3 Results Call July 19
Apple will host its third quarter 2006 financial results on July 19. Apple is expected to announce average sales of its MP3 Player whilst announcing that sales of Macs have climbed. During last quarters call Apple chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer warned investors: "Looking ahead…
Intel Officially Releases “Woodcrest”
As rumoured by World of Apple, Intel has officially unveiled its high-end server and workstation processor. The new chips will deliver 135-percent performance increase with up to 40-percent decreases in power consumption, the new "Woodcrest" processors are the first to take advantage of Core micro-architecture…
WWDC 2006 Keynote Details Announced
Apple today released details of this years WWDC Keynote, the Keynote which will begin at 10.00am PDT on August 7 2006 will be hosted by Steve Jobs, who will speak about the upcoming OS Leopard. From Apple's press release: Steve Jobs will headline a team…
Apple Announces eMac Repair Extension Program
The eMac Repair Extension program for eMacs that were sold between April 2004 and June 2005 and are experiencing scrambled and/or distorted video, no video or no power. Which eMac computers are affected by the eMac Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues? The…
Apple Lossless Coming to iTunes?
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple has quietly updated its iTunes Producer Software. Apple Lossless is said to produce CD quality sound in "about half the storage space", in the release of iTunes Producer 1.4 Apple has added support for Apple Lossless format. Currently the iTunes…
Aperture 1.1.2 Update, Pro Application Update 2006-001
Apple has today released an update to its Professional Photography application, Aperture. Aperture 1.1.2 Update - 14MB Aperture 1.1.2 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance. This update is recommended for all Aperture users. Pro Application Update 2006-001 - 2.1MB This update addresses several…
Apple Movie Downloads Gather Pace
World of Apple reported on speculation referring to a future iTunes Move Store just a few days ago, but it appears now that the New York Times is also joining in the rumour mongering. The newspaper reports that Apple has been speaking with executives at…
iPhoto 6 Update Released
Apple today released an update to iPhoto. The update which weighs in at 30MB updates iPhoto to 6.0.4. Apple describes the update as follows; This update to iPhoto contains a variety of new Greeting Card and Postcard themes for use with Apple print services, including…
Apple Officially Reveals Three New UK Retail Locations
Although it has been heavily speculated on, the future locations of Retail Stores in the UK has only been confirmed today by Apple. The three new locations are; Manchester's Arndale Centre, West Quay in Southampton and Bentall Centre in Kingston. All three stores are listed…
Apple Begins Audit of Foxconn Factory
Reuters is reporting that Apple has begin a "thorough audit" into the Chinese Manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn (Hon Hai) after reports alleged that workers were treated badly. "Apple has begun a thorough audit of the manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn in Longhua, China," said…
Shake 4.1 Due Today [Updated]
Unconfirmed sources have reported to World of Apple that today Apple will release a Universal version of Shake. Shake 4.1 is rumoured to also include a massive price drop down from $2999 to $499 Shake in action on the King Kong film [Update] As rumoured…
Low Cost Fifty Cent Branded Computer?
Forbes is reporting that hip-hop star Fifty Cent is in negotiations with Apple to produce a Mac that is affordable for inner-city kids. "I'm creating a foundation that will be around for a long time, because fame can come and go or get lost in…
iTunes Movie Store Before the Year’s End?
Variety.com is reporting that Apple will serve up feature films before the end of 2006. Sources within Hollywood have reported that Steve Jobs has been in talks with studios proposing to sell movies at a flat and easy to remember price of $9.99. The studios…
Futher Details on Mac OS X “Tiger” 10.4.7
To further update the rapid coverage of the seventh update to Tiger, it looks likely that the OS X maintenance update will be in the publics hands early next week. Developers who are testing Mac OS X 10.4.7 have disclosed to World of Apple that…
Apple Preparing Next Generation iPod?
Chairman of Foxconn, Terry Gou has recently spoken about the next generation iPod. The company which currently produces the current iPod has recently been under scrutiny concerning its working conditions. Apple is about to unveil the next generation of iPod, the best-selling music player in…