Archive: 2006 — page 25
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2007 Q1 Debut for Quad Core Processors
It looks like Intel's quad-core processor named 'Kentsfield' may arrive earlier than touted. Intel's official release schedule spanned the whole of 2007 but when details of the chip emerged late last year it was said to be released sometime during mid-2007. But it looks like…
Avie Tevanian to Leave Apple?
SF Gate is reporting that Apple has confirmed that Avie Tevanian will leave Apple to "pursue other interests". It was rumoured back in 2001 that Avie could be leaving. As chief software technology officer, Avie Tevanian focuses on setting company-wide software technology directions for Apple…
Week Ahead on World of Apple
Been a while since we gave you a forward view on what's going down on World of Apple. But this week is particular special for anyone interested in Apple, because as you know Apple is turning 30. We've put up a new header with the…
DVD-Length Music Video Sales on iTMS
Apple is continuing to offer more video content via the iTunes Music Store, it now offers a 21-video clip collection of Tori Amos as a complete digital set. 'The Tori Amos Video Collection: Fade to Red' (UK) is a set of 21 videos that cost…
Apple Corps V’s Apple Computer
This week the two companies are back in court again. Apple Corps, owned by the former Beatles and their heirs still owns the licensing rights to Beatles'. Apple Corps claims that the introduction of iTunes broke the agreement they made back in 1991. The agreement…
Jobs Pays $296m in Tax on Stock Gift [Updated]
Article updated due to the sheer inaccuracy of the original Steve Jobs this week sold 4.5 million of his Apple Computer shares to pay $296 million in taxes. The shares were reportedly sold on the same day that the shares vested to meet tax obligations…
Mac OS X Shipped 5 Years Ago Today
On March 24 2001 Apple announced it was shipping Mac OS X. Take a look at Apple's Press Release regarding the shipping of Mac OS X 10.0. Mac OS X 10.0 First Boot Jon Siracusa has taken a look at Mac OS X over the…
10.4.6 Quickly Approaching
Sources have confirmed with World of Apple that Mac OS X 10.4.6 is quickly approaching public availability. The current seeds available to testers are Mac OS X 10.4.6 build 8I1116 (Intel) and build 8I124 (PowerPC), few issues are reported in the latest seeds.
Podcasting - Big Boy Bullies
Podcasting has been with us Apple fans since June of 2005 when Steve Jobs announced that iTunes had built in Podcasting support and also a place to download them from. But lets look at where Podcasting actually originated, before Steve Jobs and Apple, and even…
BenQ Adds to the Strength of iPod Phone Rumour
Insiders at the Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ claim that Apple has been looking for a partner to help in the manufacturing of a new range of iPod mobile phones. The device which is expected within the next few months has been long rumoured and as of…
Macintosh Production Line Circa 1984
Flickr user wackymac has posted an image of the Macintosh production line around the year of 1984. wackymac writes: Macintosh production line circa 1984 "This is a photo of the original Macintosh factory in Fremont, California. It was the first of its kind for the…
Quanta Wins video iPod Contract
Economic Daily News is reporting that Quanta Computer has won a contract from Apple to manufacture new "video iPod devices". Delivery of video iPods manufactured by Quanta will begin next month; the current video iPod is manufactured by Inventec Appliances, it is unknown why Apple…
Apple to Roll Out New Serial Number Format
Think Secret has today reported that it expects Apple to make changes to its serial number scheme. All Apple hardware will sport a new 18 digit numeric serial number. The current serial numbers consist of 11 digit alphanumeric serial numbers. Hardware components such as optical…
Analyst - No Media Event Around April 1st
UBS analysts have claimed that Apple will be unlikely to hold a Special Event for its 30th anniversary. Although other analysts, members of the media and the mac enthusiasts are hyping up a possible event this is very much against the grain. The analysts go…
iPod and iTunes Added to UK Inflation Index
The sale of iPods and iTunes downloads has been added to the list of goods used by the UK government as a standard for measuring inflation. The 650 product list which is compiled and maintained by the Office for National Statistics aims to measure the…
French Lawmakers Approve Draft Law
As reported on last week French Lawmakers voted on an online copyright bill that aims to break exclusive formats from the likes of Apple, Sony and Microsoft. The bill was approved 296-193 and will now be debated by the Senate which is expected to take…
iPhone Coming Soon?
Barron's Tiernan Ray reports in an exclusive report that Apple could be poised to release its own brand of mobile phone before the year is out. Speculation about an Apple phone is several years old, but analysts say the process is finally moving forward. Apple…
Rome Store Pretty Much Confirmed
ifoAppleStore is reporting that is no longer believes that Parco Leondardo is the place of the store but Romaest is pretty much confirmed as the location. Situated to the east of Rome is avoids the hustle and bustle of Parco Leonardo, the opening could be…
Changes Coming to 60GB iPod
AppleInsider notes that Apple has notified resellers that the current top of the line 60GB iPod has officially been put on Apple's 60 day "at risk" list. As with past notifications of such a thing it does not necessarily mean that the product is being…
Jabra Scores Deal on Wireless iPod Transceiver
China Times reports that the large wireless headset maker Jabra has come to an agreement with Apple about the development of a Bluetooth Wireless attachment for the iPod. The device which is said to be capable of transmitting music back and forth with devices such…