Archive: 2007 — page 7
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Analyst Sees Ultra-Portable Mac in 4-6 Months
Calling the subject its "Hot Topic of the Month" Piper Jaffray stated Monday that there's is a "high" likelihood that Apple will announce an ultra-portable Mac in the next 4-6 months. "The move could take place in the form of an smaller laptop and/or a…
Mac mini Nearing End of Life?
AppleInsider reports that the Mac mini could be nearing EOL. The rumour site notes that the bottom of the range Mac is being phased out ahead of Mac OS X Leopard's release and channel partners have been told by Apple not to expect any shipments…
Leopard Edges Closer to GM
After reports earlier in the week that Apple has begun training for Mac OS X Leopard, Mac Rumors is now reporting that Leopard was finally believed to be "approaching Gold Master status" and that their "most recent checks" indicated that "Apple had 11 high priority…
Apple Acknowledges Gore's Peace Price
Apple.com has today posted a front page tribute to Former Vice President and Apple Board Member, Al Gore who has won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize . Apple.com contains the following tribute to Al Gore: Al has put his heart and soul, and much of…
Apple Launch Web Apps Directory
As per the rumours Apple has unleashed an online directory of web apps designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. Developers are invited to submit their own applications for inclusion in the directory which is split into numerous categories; Calculate, Entertainment, Games, News, Productivity, Search…
Apple Scoops Six Awards at T3
Yesterday at the T3 Awards Apple walked away with six separate prizes for its products. Apple won: Most Anticipated Gadget for 2008: iPhone Best Commuter Gadget: iPod Best Music Gadget: iPod Best Gadget of All Time: iPod Best Download Service: iTunes Store Drop Dead Gorgeous…
Apple to Launch Official iPhone Web Applications Directory Today?
AppleInsider expects Apple to launch a new part of its website which will contain a directory of official web iPhone applications. One anonymous source confirmed to AppleInsider that Apple representatives have been tracking down authors of Web-based iPhone apps and asking them to submit official…
Leopard Goes Gold? [Update: Maybe not]
AppleInsider writes that sources have disclosed to the site that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is now "finalised" and that Apple has begun the process of training support staff. The rumour sites notes that support material and training is said to be based around Leopard's…
In Brief: 10 Millionth London Store Visitor, Facebook and iTunes Tie-in
10 Millionth London Store Visitor Apple's Regent Street Apple met a major milestone today, welcoming its 10 millionth customer through the doors since it opened in November 2004 . Store staff surrounded the shopper, Michal Revivo and gave her more than she bargained for. The…
Updated MacBooks Due Before November?
Think Secret reports that Apple is set to introduce updated Macbook notebooks following the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard which is rumoured to be due on October 26th. The rumour site writes that the update MacBooks could be in the hands of consumers…
Munster Looks Ahead to Leopard, Macworld
Analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray has released a report to clients today looking forward to the release of Mac OS X Leopard and potential releases at Macworld. Munster noted that Apple was "on track" to ship Leopard by the end of October, and predicted…
Apple Airs Three New iPhone Adverts
Over the weekend Apple has begun airing three new TV adverts in America, the new adverts are not the usual iPhone advert style and are similar to the Switch adverts. The adverts use ordinary people to discuss what they like and what they use the…
iPod nano and iPod classic Receive Software Update
Both the iPod nano and the iPod classic have received a software update via iTunes, updating them to version 1.0.2. As with most iPod updates no description or clues to changes have been provided but preliminary reports point towards the following: Improved, more responsive Cover…
In Brief: New Keyboard "Anti-Capslock"? Leopard to Sync iPhone Notes?
New Keyboard "Anti-Capslock"? Wired writes up an article related to Apple's recently introduced keyboard. The technology blog writes that when casually typing on the new Apple keyboard accidental presses of the caps lock key produce no results. The keyboard appears to work as follows: A…
Apple Swallows Up High-End Penryn Chips?
The Inquirer reports citing sources in Tokyo that Apple has "pre-booked" all the top end Penryn processors for this year, leaving only "minimum quantities" for other manufacturers. The processors are widely expected to be used in Apple's next-generation of Mac Pro workstations. Penryn processors code-named…
In Brief: iPhone in Canada Soon? HD Content on iTS?
iPhone in Canada Soon? Digital Journal claims to have information that the retailer Holt Renfrew will carry the iPhone by mid-October throughout Canada. The Holt Renfrew source says the 8GB phone will be a GSM phone, retailing across the country for $799. Anyone familiar with…
Apple Acknowledges iMac Freezing Issue, Apologises
Earlier in the week AppleInsider published an article regarding an issue with the new Apple iMac. Apple's own discussion boards and Mac Rumors both have huge threads about the issue which plagues the newest generation of iMacs. In a statement to Macworld , Apple confirmed…
Leopard ZFS Update Enables Writing Capabilities
In the last few days Apple has released "ZFS on Mac OS X Preview 1.1" as well as support documentation to developers. Within the documentation Apple acknowledged that it has single handily ported ZFS to Mac OS X Leopard. Apple also confirmed that although this…
O2 Sees Excellent Customer Interest, Plans Massive Advertising Campaign
Reuters reports that Apple UK and O2 are planning a multimillion pound advertising campaign to begin later this month. The campaign of which the total budget was not divulged will begin 2 weeks prior to the November 9th iPhone launch and will consist of TV…
Leopard Set for October 26 Release?
Both Think Secret and AppleInsider concur that Leopard is likely to be released on the final weekend of October. Both sites pin the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard on Friday 26th. The date is reminiscent of the release of Mac OS X 10.4…