Archive: 2007 — page 16
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Apple Closes Internal Training Group
Think Secret reports that Apple has shut down its Worldwide Training and Certification department and laid off all trainers. The move means that Apple will no longer offer sponsored training and will only hand out certifications leaving other companies to deliver training which will be…
Ive Wins Prestigious Design Award
Apple's senior vice president of industrial design, Jonathan Ive has won a prestigious design award . Ive was named one of the top 10 designers in the US National Design Awards. He was awarded the accolade for designing the iMac, iBook and iPod products. The…
In Brief: LED Shortages Killing MacBook Pro Supplies? iPhone and iPod Consume 25% of NAND Flash
LED Shortages Killing MacBook Pro Supplies? AppleInsider posts that a supply shortage of LED-backlit displays are causing shipping delays for the new MacBook Pro models that employ the displays. According to the reported most third-party retailers have seen no stock in the units and the…
Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3 to Run on Macs
TeamXbox writes that vice president of Epic Games , Mark Rein has revealed that both Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3 will be available on the Mac. "We're an independent company and we make engine technology. Don’t forget, we’re also doing Macintosh." So the…
EA Releases Sims Bowling for Fifth-Gen iPod
Electronics Arts has released Sims Bowling for Fifth-Generation iPods. Sims Bowling for fifth-generation iPods "Join The Sims for fun bowling action! Enjoy challenging, realistic bowling anytime," reads a description of the title. "Use the Click Wheel to control, aim, adjust your power, add spin, and…
In Brief: iMac Revision and iLife Release on August 7? [Updated]
Think Secret pinpoints Tuesday August 7th as the date for the release of the long-rumoured iMac revision as well as the release of iLife '07. Multiple sources have said Apple's highly anticipated iMac revision is expected in the first week of August. The revamped iMac…
Apple to Start Record Label?
Mac Rumors reports from various sources that Apple could be set to start a "super label" in conjunction with artists such as Jay-Z and Beyonce. In an exclusive interview, MediaTakeOut.com spoke to a key person involved in creating the new label. And according to that…
Where will the iPhone Land in the UK?
Pretty much since the release of the iPhone in America rumours have been flying around about which network will carry the iPhone in the UK. Some of the rumours have also pointed at a carrier for the rest of Europe, some even suggesting that a…
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3 and Intel Mac Firmware Restoration CD
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3 - 1.8MB This EFI Firmware update fixes a display issue on 2.2/2.4GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro models. Firmware Restoration CD 1.3 - 22.5MB You can only use this to restore the firmware after an interrupted or failed update. If your…
In Brief: iPhone Buyers Survey, O2 Confirmed for UK iPhone Carrier?
iPhone Buyers Survey USA Today has published the results of a survey taken by the newspaper of 1,000 iPhone users. In one of the first such studies, 90% of 200 owners said they were "extremely" or "very" satisfied with their phone. And 85% said they…
New Print Ad Shows Off iPhone
Apple has begun a new print advert for the iPhone. It is unknown at this moment which magazines and/or newspapers have been selected but this scan by MacDailyNews is from 'Details Magazine.'
Piper Jaffray Chimes in on iMac Rumours
Following months and months of iMac rumours, Piper Jaffray has also stepped into the picture with their take. According to the investment research firm there is an 80% chance that Apple will release a completely redesigned iMac this Summer. According to the firm the "iMac…
Apple Acquires CUPS
According to a post on the CUPS.org website , Apple has acquired the source code and the author of the CUPS modular printing software. In February of 2007, Apple Inc. acquired ownership the CUPS source code and hired me (Michael R Sweet), the creator of…
iTunes and QuickTime Updates, Full Screen Playback Enabled
Apple has released two minor updates, one for iTunes and the other for QuickTime. iTunes 7.3.1 - 33.8MB (Mac) / 47.6MB (Windows) "iTunes 7.3.1 addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library." QuickTime 7.2 - 51.4MB (Mac) / 19.3MB (Windows) QuickTime 7.2…
Multi-touch Video iPods to Arrive in August
Apple is reportedly preparing to release a next-generation video iPod in August, featuring a multi-touch display. The report comes from DigiTimes stating that "sources at upstream suppliers" have pointed towards Wintek as the supplier of the touch panels. "The Taiwan-based panel maker will begin shipping…
Apple Ultra-portable Mac End of 2007?
MacScoop claims that "trusted sources" have passed on information that Apple is planning to release "a notebook that is so small and light that it could redefine the standards of ultra-portable computing." The site claims that the new notebook will most likely complete the MacBook…
iPhone Spotted in UK on O2 Network?
TUAW has posted an article stating that a source of theirs has seen an iPhone in the UK running on the O2 network. The rumour comes just a days after Steve Jobs was reportedly spotted at the Regent Street Apple Store. Back in April is…
Apple Puts Strain on NAND Flash Supplies
DigiTimes is reporting that both Hynix Semiconductors and Samsung Electronics are seeing difficulties securing sufficient stock of NAND flash as Apple orders increasing amounts. The Taiwanese publication writes that both Hynix and Samsung have begun reserving larger amounts of NAND flash for Apple starting in…
Munster Sees Touch-screen iPods Running OS X by Macworld
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster released a note to clients on Monday detailing his believes that Apple will soon introduce a new video iPod similar to that of the iPhone. "We believe the iPhone reveals much of what the iPod will soon be," wrote analyst…
New Apple Keyboard Coming Soon, Bundled with New iMac?
AppleInsider claims that the next generation of iMacs will come bundled with a new keyboard. AppleInsider also agrees with Think Secret about the long-rumoured iMac update. The site states that Apple will introduce 20- and 24-inch models only and they will be slimmer and sleeker…