Archive: 2006 — page 17
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Apple UK Slashes iPod and Mac Prices [Updated]
Early this morning Apple UK slashed the price of many of its products. The Intel iMac now starts at £879, a £50 discount from the previous price. The 20-inch model now costs £1129, a £100 price drop. Mac minis have also seen the price drop…
Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 (PPC Only)
Apple today released Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 for Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, the update is for for PPC only. The Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues.
Apple to Present Revised Boston Store Plans [Updated]
Apple is set to present revised plans for its future Boston Store at a hearing before the Back Bay Architectural Commission. Apple is seeking to demolish a two story building situated at 815 Boylston Street so that it can build a three story glass front…
Apple to Deliver Ultra Portable for MacWorld?
UBS Investment Research analyst Ben Reitzes has stated that his proprietary checks indicate that Apple is working on an "ultra portable PC" and notebooks fitted with NAND flash memory. "We believe these new products could start in notebook products with combo-drives (NAND and HDD) or…
Scandinavian Groups Extend iTunes TOS Change Deadline
Last week it was widely reported that Scandinavian protection groups were going after iTunes, claiming that iTunes DRM was against consumer rights in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Today the groups have amended their deadline from June 21 to August 1.
Intel to Officially Announce Woodcrest
Intel is set to hold a press release on June 26 to announce the Xeon 5100 processor. "Forget what you thought you knew about hybrid technology. Intel now delivers the best of both worlds: high performance and energy efficiency without compromise," reads an invitation sent…
Apple Fined $100,000 by Washington State
Apple Computer was today issued a fine of $100,000 USD by the state of Washington for not registering with the state whilst selling service contracts. Mike Kreidler a State Insurance Commissioner said that Apple failed to register as a service contract provider from 2000 to…
Apple “Get a Mac” Ads Begin Circulation [Update]
Although not confirmed by Apple, new "Get a Mac" adverts have begun showing on some websites such as CNN, ESPN and Fox. The ads have yet to appear on Apple's Get a Mac site but have been spotted by many Mac enthusiasts. Three ads appear…
Mac OS X “Tiger” 10.4.7 Imminent
10.4.7 is the next maintenance release to Mac OS X Tiger and is expected in the very near future. More seeds have been released since World of Apple last reported on Mac OS X 10.4.7. Reports show that Apple is at the tweaking stage, stating…
Two Page Print Advert Debuts for MacBook
Apple debuts new two-page advert for the black and white MacBook MacDailyNews is reporting that Apple has started running a two-page print advert featuring the black and white MacBook, it is unknown which publications are running the advert at this time.
CBS Offers Prime Time Shows on iTunes
Apple and CBS have announced that they are offering prime time shows on the iTunes Music Store. The shows offered are; Numb3rs, Survivor, NCIS, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. All shows available for $1.99 an episode. “We’re bringing popular and acclaimed programs from the…
iPod Tops Beer as more “in”
New Jersey based Student Monitor has done its biannual market research and has come up with a revelation. The study showed that college students ranked the iPod as more "in" than beer. Nearly 73-percent of 1200 students voted for the iPod. This time last year…
Norwegian Group Unhappy with iTunes TOS
Earlier in the year the Consumer Council of Norway filed an official complaint with the Consumer Ombudsman over the iTunes Music Store Terms of Service in Norway. The group claims that Apple's Terms of Service were in violation of Section 9a of Norways Marketing Control…
Apple Files Second Copyright Suit Against Creative
According to Channel NewsAsia “In its latest lawsuit, Apple claims Creative is infringing three patents relating to using icons, and displaying and editing data,” reports the publication. “It is asking for cash damages and a court order to stop Creative from further breaches. At the…
Apple Releases New U2 iPod
Apple today slipped a surprise upon the Mac world by announcing the return of the U2 iPod. Back for an Encore: The U2 iPod returns to Apple's lineup. The iPod which is only available in 30GB holding 7,500 songs is still in the distinctive black…
Mac OS X 10.4.7 Due Soon? [Update x2]
AppleInsider is reporting that builds of Mac OS X 10.4.7 were released to developers at the end of last week. World of Apple first began reporting on Mac OS X 10.4.7 earlier this month and at the time the progress appeared in its early stages…
Further Details on Best Buy and Apple
AppleInsider has written a detailed report which sheds further light on last weeks report concerning Best Buys increased selection of Macs. The article states that Best Buy is piloting the program in seven stores in Southern California, which is contrary to reports by ZDNet.
Apple UK Giving Away an iPod shuffle Every Two Weeks
Apple UK is offering students within the UK to win an iPod shuffle every two weeks between June 5th and August 25th 2006. Student life is random. We’re giving chance a chance, and giving away an iPod shuffle every two weeks between June 5th and…
Apple UK Offers Free Summer Camp
Apple UK today announced a series of Summer Camps for children at UK retail stores. Apple promises two and a half hours of fun activities at the free morning events, those taking part will be able to take their finished products home on CD or…
Apple Increases Flash Orders
The DigiTimes is reporting that "Following recent signs of recovery for the price of NAND flash, industry sources are confident that the industry should break out of its low point as Apple is booking considerable capacity at chip makers." The publisher which is historically inaccurate…