Archive: August 2007 — page 2
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Update: iWeb 2.0.1
iWeb 2.0.1 - 12MB This update addresses issues with upgrading and publishing iWeb 1.x websites.
In Brief: Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S2144)
Mac Rumors points out that Apple had released another seed of Mac OS X 10.4.11 to developers. The seed reportedly lists only one known issue which is the system hanging during shutdown. Fixes reportedly address the following areas; USB modem, modem driver, CoreAudio and m4a…
Jobs Swallows Up 120,000 Apple Shares
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs increased his stake in Apple Inc. by 120,000 shares when he purchased them on Monday. Jobs purchased the additional shares on Monday for $5.75 each, making the total purchased worth around $15 million. Following the transaction, Jobs stake in Apple…
Both O2 and Vodafone to Carry UK iPhone?
Macworld.co.uk is reporting on an article by Mobile.co.uk that has published details for the iPhone in the UK, promising the device will be made available on both the O2 and Vodafone networks. The site which is a UK mobile retailer states that the iPhone could…
Apple Legal Forces Closure of Leopard Gallery
This is just a heads up to our loyal readers to offer an explanation of what has happened to that exclusive Leopard gallery we posted a couple of weeks back. The gallery was first posted on the evening of Thursday 2nd of August, in the…
Apple To Build Flagship Store in Montreal
AppleInsider writes an article about Apple's future plans to build a two-story Flagship Apple store in Canada's second largest city, Montreal. The news site reports that Apple has secured 9,300 square feet of space along 1300 block of Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest where it will radically…
Orange to Carry iPhone Exclusively in France?
MacScoop originally reported on August 13th that Orange is believed to have gained an exclusive deal on the iPhone in France. Yesterday French newspaper Le Figaro backed up the story but noted that Orange failed to comment on the rumours. Sources provided MacScoop with information…
Two New iPhone Adverts: All These Years & All The Parts
Following yesterdays posting of a YouTube video, Apple has finally updated its website with two new adverts for the iPhone. "All These Years" is the advert spotted on TV yesterday which discusses the email, internet and stock functions of the iPhone and asks the question…
Another Step Towards The Beatles; Lennon Joins iTunes
Yesterday Apple announced the debut of the John Lennon solo catalog on the iTunes Store. Sixteen of Lennon's solo works from EMI Music are available for the first time on iTunes starting today, with the “Lennon Legend” and “Acoustic” collections making their worldwide digital debuts…
Apple Gives AppleWorks EOL Status
Macworld.co.uk is reporting that Apple has official given AppleWorks an EOL (End of Life) status. Apple told resellers of the demise of AppleWorks last week, announcing that the software had reached "End of Life" status. It will no longer be sold. The AppleWorks website now…
Apple Calls on Developers Opinions Regarding Leopard
Apple has emailed Premier and Select ADC members asking them to complete a survey with their feedback about the latest Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard build (9A499). The survey asks developers to compare the features and usability of Leopard to the current Tiger. This survey…
First Native iPhone Game: Lights Off
Lucas Newman and Adam Betts have released the first native game to run on iPhone called Lights Off . Lights Off is a fun and highly addictive puzzle game made even better with iPhone’s touch screen, created by Lucas Newman and Adam Betts. The objective…
Update: AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002
The AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications: AirPort Utility AirPort Base Station Agent AirPort Disks Control Panel AirPort Utility v5.2.1 software supports the AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n, AirPort Extreme Base Station and AirPort Express…
Leopard Screen Sharing
New kid on the block 9to5Mac.com has taken a look at Leopard's Screen Sharing application. Screen Sharing is effectively a more integrated and free version of Apple Remote Desktop , similar to Windows XP's offering of Window Remote Desktop. It should be noted that ARD…
New iPhone Adverts: 'Instead' and 'Amazing'
Apple has posted two more adverts on its website advertising the advert. The first advert, 'Instead' demonstrates the idea that instead of carrying around an iPod and a phone why not just carry an iPhone. The second advert called 'Amazing' shows off what amazing things…
Update: MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1
Apple has released yet another software update, this time aimed at the MacBook Pro. This update provides important bug fixes and improves stability with Motion 2 and Motion 3. It is recommended for all 2.2/2.4GHz MacBook Pro models. The update weighs in at 14.7MB
In Brief: iMovie 6 HD Available to Download
Apple has made it possible for purchasers of iLife '08 to download iMovie 6 HD . The move has been made as the new version of iMovie in iLife '08 lacks some backwards compatibility and many users seem to prefer the older version. iMovie 6…
Apple Prepping Backup Update?
It appears that Apple maybe preparing to update Backup, an application only available to .Mac customers that allows backups to be made. Apple's .Mac Backup website shows a screenshot of what appears to be a new version of Backup. The screenshot contains new options such…
Updates: iMac Software Update 1.0, Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1, Boot Camp 1.4 Beta [Updated]
iMac Software Update 1.0 - 5.1MB This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for 20-inch and 24-inch iMac models with 2.0, 2.4, or 2.8GHz processors. Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1 - 544KB The SMC Firmware Update adjusts fan behavior in Mac Pro…
TV and Movies Coming to UK iTunes Store?
Ars Technica is reporting that a trusted source has disclosed information concerning TV shows and Movies coming to the UK iTunes Store. Trusted sources inside the company have told Ars that Apple plans to introduce movies and TV shows to iTunes UK very soon—as in…