Archive: 2006 — page 4
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Apple Unveils Apple Remote Desktop 3.1
Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Client - 2.5MB The 3.1 client update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility. Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 Admin - 28MB The 3.1 update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous…
In Brief: Apple Estimated to Sell 14-15m iPods this Quarter, AMD Based Apple Notebook, More Details on iPhone
Apple Estimated to Sell 14-15m iPods this Quarter Investment firm PiperJaffray has made a suggestion that Apple could sell between 14 and 15 million iPods in its December quarter. The estimate which was made on data from October is said to be slightly inaccurate due…
Foxconn Reportedly Recieves iPhone Contract
Foxconn, the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry has reportedly secured a contract for the manufacturing of 12 million Apple mobile handsets. The Commercial Times reports that sources say that the phone is due to arrive in the first half of 2007.
Exclusive: New Leopard Build in Images
As reported earlier this week, Apple has seeded a new build of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to developers. The images show some of the features which have been added to the build.
Updates: Intel Mac Firmware Updates, X11 1.1.3, Digital Camera RAW Update 1.0.1
Intel Mac Firmware Updates This EFI Firmware Update fixes several Boot Camp, start up, and wake-from-sleep issues on Intel computers. iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.1 - 6.1MB MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2 - 2.7MB MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.0 - 1.6MB Mac mini EFI…
In Brief: D. Rosenberg Joins Apple as General Counsel, Justin Long Continues ‘Get a Mac’ Commercials, $7,000 Apple Gear Stolen From Summit Sierra Apple Store
D. Rosenberg Joins Apple as General Counsel Today Donald J. Rosenberg became Senior Vice President and general counsel of Apple, reporting to Steve Jobs. “We’re thrilled to welcome such a seasoned professional to our executive team,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Don has a broad…
Apple to Offer Song Credits?
CNET News.com is reporting that Apple could be changing the way iTunes pricing works. Currently when you buy a single track from an album you have to pay for it again if you wish to later purchase the whole album. It is possible that in…
Japanese ‘Get a Mac’ Ads
Get a Mac adverts air in Japan Apple Japan has posted Japanese version of the current 'Get a Mac' TV adverts, the adverts contain new Japanese actors. Current the site only has 3 adverts which appear to versions of 'Viruses', 'iLife' and 'Better.'
Apple Delivers Another Leopard Build
Apple delivered a new build of Mac OS X 1.5 Leopard to developers this week, the objective of build 9A303 is too solve "performance related bugs" and were present in the previous build 9A283 . The following are listed as changes since build 9A283; Finder…
In Brief: Fox Movies on iTunes Store, ‘Get a Mac’ Ads Lose Justin Long, Apple Testing Updated Backup?, Apple Offers Gift Wrapping
Fox Movies on iTunes Store News Corp. , has stated that it is in talks with Apple to begin distribution of Fox Movies on the iTunes Store. Peter Chernin, President and CEO of News Corp. mentioned the talks with Apple during a conference call on…
Apple Exec Claims “Tremendous” Interest in iPod shuffle
It is being reported that Apple executive Phil Schiller has been quoted saying on a telephone interview that Apple is seeing "tremendous" interest when referring to the iPod shuffle. Schiller went on to say that it shipped "exactly when we expected" followed by "the early…
Apple Announces Core 2 Duo MacBooks
As was widely expected Apple today released a Core 2 Duo version of its MacBook. Apple Releases Core 2 Duo MacBook “MacBook has helped drive Apple’s notebook market share to over 10 percent in US retail, and the new MacBooks will be among this holiday…
Apple Posts iTunes Latino Advert
World of Apple covered the launch of the iTunes Latino Store last week . “We’re thrilled to offer customers their favorite Latin music and video programming with iTunes Latino,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. “Latin music has been a huge hit on…
Disney Hits Coming to iTunes
Disney confirmed today that hit movies 'Cars' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' will be available on iTunes US by Christmas. 'Cars' which has been the number 1 animated movie this yea will be made available as of 7 November. With 'Pirates' following…
PowerMac G5 Repair Extension Program
The Power Mac G5 Repair Extension Program for Power Supply Issues applies to Power Mac G5 systems that have power-related issues as a result of a specific component failure within the computer's power supply. If your Power Mac G5 fails to start up after the…
Core 2 Duo MacBook Today?
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple's MacBook notebook could be upgraded to Core 2 Duo processors this week. World of Apple believes that the day for such an announcement will be today, World of Apple received confirmation from a tipster that new manufacturer part numbers had…
nVidia Acquires PortalPlayer
nVidia Corp. said month that it had signed an agreement to acquire PortalPlayer in a cash fro stock transaction. The terms which have been approved by the Board of Directors of both companies , nVidia stated that it will pay $13.50 in cash for each…
Apple Announces Availability of 8GB RED iPod nano
Last month Apple released a 4GB version of the iPod nano in red, to help fight AIDS/HIV in Africa. Today Apple has announced the availability of an 8GB model for $249 (£169). “Customer response to the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition has been off…
Apple Employees to Receive Christmas Gift
Yesterday Apple employees received an email from Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. The email promised a new 2nd generation iPod shuffle to every full and part time employee of Apple including those in Retail Stores. The expected time frame for delivery is the end of November.
In Brief: Aperture 1.5.1 Released, Updated Digital Camera RAW Support, X11 Update
Aperture 1.5.1 Update - 125MB Aperture 1.5.1 addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability and performance in all areas of the application, including: Keywords Loupe Cropping Previews Metadata presets Versions File renaming iPhoto Library import Watermarks Aperture 1.5.1 addresses more than 100 issues related to…