Archive: March 2008 — page 2
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Mac mini Survives. For Now.
AppleInsider have eaten their words and withdrawn a report made last year which stated that the Mac mini would soon be discontinued. The rumour site originally stated that the Mac mini had seen limited up-take during its first 24 months on the market and would…
Update: Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.0
Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.0 - 2.29MB This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for the following cameras: Hasselblad CFV-16 Hasselblad H3D-31 Hasselblad H3D-31II Leaf Aptus 54S Leaf Aptus 65S Nikon D60 Olympus E-3 Pentax *ist DL2 Pentax *ist…
In Brief: Apple to Open 15th UK Apple Store in Cambridge
Apple UK has quietly announced that it will open its 15th UK Apple Store in Cambridge. The Store which is situated in the Grande Arcade will open on March 27th at 10.00am. The Store opening coincides with the opening of the shopping centre itself.
AirPort Extreme Plays Nice With Time Machine
It appears that a recent spate of updates has suddenly enabled the ability to backup via Time Machine to a USB disk attached to an AirPort Extreme base station. The feature which was touted prior to Leopards release in October was mysteriously removed from the…
Update: Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.1
Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.1 - 4MB The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 updates include bug fixes. AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 also includes security fixes. This update requires AirPort…
REM to Perform at Regent Street Apple Store
REM will play at the Regent Street Apple Store next week as part of the ongoing "Live from London" series. The performance which will take place on Wednesday 26 March will coincide with the bands album release (iTunes link). Attendance will be extremely limited -…
In Brief: Channel 4 Shows Available on iTunes
The UK iTunes Store (iTunes link) now has a selection of shows from Channel 4 available. UK dwellers can now download every series of Channel 4 comedies such as ‘Spaced’, ‘Black Books’ and ‘Peep Show’. In addition, the latest episodes of popular dramas ‘Skins’ and…
Update: Time Machine and AirPort Updates
Time Machine and AirPort Updates v1.0 - 10.4MB This update is recommended for all users and includes compatibility improvements for using Time Machine with Time Capsule, as well as AirPort driver fixes.
99¢ Rental of the Week: Escape from Alcatraz
Every Wednesday Apple allows a rental to be downloaded for the special price of 99¢, this offer lasts until the following Monday. This week's 99¢ rental is Escape from Alcatraz (iTunes Link). Based on the true story of the only escape from Alcatraz–a maximum-security prison…
Apple Planning Unlimited iPhone, iPod Music?
The Financial Times is reporting that Apple is currently in discussions with the music labels in an effort to allow customers to have unlimited access to their entire iTunes library simply by paying a premium for an iPod or iPhone. "The “all you can eat”…
Apple's Marketshare Hits 14% for February 2008
According to data from NPD , Apple has reportedly accounted for 14-percent of all US-based PC retail sales in February 2008. This represents 60-percent unit growth and 67-percent revenue growth year-over-year. Mac notebook sales were up 64-percent year-over-year and Mac desktops up 55-percent. Sales of…
iTunes Store Partial Credits and Video Credits Following WGA Strike
Ars Technica points out that following the long writers strike iTunes Store customers have been feeling the strain. Buyers of season passes have been left in the limbo as TV seasons either partially completed or were left with no new episodes. Apple appears to now…
Apple Reassures iPhone Developers
In what appears to be an effort to both clarify and reassure developers who applied for early participation in the iPhone Developer Program and were seemingly rejected via email last week. Last week developers who applied for entry into the iPhone SDK program recieved the…
Security Update 2008-002 for Tiger and Leopard
Security Update 2008-002 Security Update 2008-002 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update. Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (PPC) Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (Universal) Security Update 2008-002 v1.0 (Leopard) Security…
Hands-On With iPhone 2.0 Firmware
Engadget has posted an extensive gallery of screenshots from the iPhone 2.0 firmware. Several shots and a video were also posted late last week . The gadget site also offers some info on their experience . No contact search App Store doesn't work yet Mutli-select…
Apple Releases Safari 3.1
Apple today introduced Safari 3.1, the world’s fastest web browser for Mac and Windows PCs. Safari loads web pages 1.9 times faster than IE 7 and 1.7 times faster than Firefox 2. Safari also runs JavaScript up to six times faster than other browsers, and…
Review: A Must-Have Mac Freebie - SoundSource
A slice of audio control heaven Hello World of Apple readers, I am new to the staff and will be writing reviews on third-party software and hardware for the Macintosh platform. I switched to the Mac from Windows in May of 2007 and still remember…
Intel to Unleash Mobile Quad-Core Processor
DigiTimes reports that Intel is set to launch its mobile quad-core processor by the third-quarter of the year. The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 will carry a $1038 price per 1000 units. The 45-nanometer design will sport a core frequency of 2.53GHz, support for up to…
Apple Begins Recruiting for Liverpool 'Superstore'
Apple's plan to open a new Apple Store in Liverpool, UK have caught the attention of local media. LDP Business reports on Apple's plan to open a "superstore" in the Liverpool One shopping complex. The article also notes that the land owner Grosvenor have "kept…
Apple Announces AirPort Express with 802.11n [Update - UK Pricing]
As spotted just yesterday Apple has officially introduced a new Airport Express featuring 802.11n technology. Priced at just $99 (£65), AirPort Express is the world’s smallest 802.11n-based mobile base station. It can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connectivity and USB printing…