Archive: 2008 — page 21
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New MacBook Pro Case Design Revealed
AppleInsider has revealed what is said to be the next major re-design of the MacBook Pro. The image of a case was originally published by a Chinese blog last Saturday but its reliability was questioned. AppleInsider is now confirming that the photo "appears to be…
Rogers Offers New, Cheaper Data Plan
The official carrier of the iPhone 3G in Canada, Rogers has today announced a special promotion ahead of the iPhones launch this Friday. Effective July 11, and as a limited time promotional offer for customers who activate by August 31 on a three year contract…
Mossberg, Baig and Pogue Review iPhone 3G
As with last year , Walt Mossberg, Ed Baig and David Pogue have published there reviews of the new iPhone. Walt Mossberg - Wall Street Journal "I’ve been testing the iPhone 3G for a couple of weeks, and have found that it mostly keeps its…
iPhone 3G Unboxed, Compared to Original iPhone [Update - Video]
Boy Genius Report has posted a gallery of photos showing off a brand new iPhone 3G. The gallery offers photos of the box exterior as well as several photos of the new iPhone compared to the old. [Update] Video of the unboxing also available…
O2 Shifts 13,000 iPhones Per Second During Pre-Order Rush
Macenstein has published an email from O2 sales director, Stephen Shurrock. The email is an apology for the poor service offered during O2's pre-order fiasco earlier this week. Shurrock goes into some detail on how O2 strengthened its online systems and tested them prior to…
Johnson Discusses What to Expect Friday
In an interview with Bloomberg Apple retail chief Ron Johnson revealed that Apple plans to setup customers with new iPhones within 15 minutes this coming Friday. Johnson said, "Our expectation is that in 10 to 15 minutes, you'll be set up and ready to go"…
Apple Officially Confirms Details for iPhone 3G Launch
Apple has today posted guidelines on what to bring and how to get your hands on an iPhone 3G this coming Friday. The Apple Retail Store is the perfect place to get your iPhone 3G. When you arrive, a Concierge in an orange shirt will…
First Photos of iPhone 3G Unboxing Surface
A forum user on iPhonePortugal has posted photos of the iPhone 3G being unboxed. The iPhone is said to be a retail store demo unit. AT&T stores in the US are expected to receive iphone 3G demo units today and tomorrow. In related news Gadget…
MobileMe Launching on July 9
Apple has today revealed that the revamped .Mac service known as MobileMe will go live on July 9th between 6PM and 12AM PT. According to the service status message which can be seen when users log into .Mac: MobileMe Launch 7/9/2008, 6pm-12am PT As part…
O2 Confirms "Unprecedented Demand" for iPhone 3G
O2 has released a press release confirming this mornings issues when the official carrier of the iPhone 3G in the UK had to pull its online pre-ordering system . O2 writes that demand for the revolutionary device is already at unprecedented levels, far in excess…
Stores Begin Preparing for iPhone 3G Launch
Gizmodo has posted photos of iPhone 3G store displays, the units are very similar to last year with the giant oversized model iPhone showing a video of the devices functions. Mac Rumors reports that AT&T stores are due to get the displays tomorrow: Beginning July…
O2 Pulls Plug on iPhone 3G Pre-Orders
Early this morning O2 sent out texts and emails to those who had registered their interest in either upgrading to or purchasing a new iPhone. The messages informed those eligible that pre-orders were now open online. "If you want to place your order, all you…
New Zealand Set for Midnight iPhone Launch, O2 Begins Taking Pre-Orders
Vodafone in New Zealand has announced via email that the iPhone 3G will be available at 1 minute past minute on July 11 at three of its stores (Queen St, Lambton Quay, Columbo St), other Vodafone stores will begin selling the iPhone 3G at 9am…
Review: MyVu Crystal
This is my third review of a MyVu video eyewear product . In April of this year, I reviewed the MyVu Solo Plus , and in May, I reviewed the MyVu Shades 301 . Both of those products sold at a $199.95 price point and…
UK iPhone Release Plans Revealed?
PC Advisor is reporting that "secret plans" for the UK launch of the iPhone 3G have been revealed to the publication. The publication claims that a local Carphone Warehouse disclosed the information which stated times and details of the iPhone 3G launch on July 11…
Ive Wins Design Award for iPhone
Apple's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jonny Ive has bagged himself another award, this time for the iPhone's iconic design. The Mobile Data Association recognizes "those UK companies and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the uptake and success of mobile data…
Photos of Future Beijing Apple Store Surface
Apple's first foray into China with retail stores is set to open on July 19 at The Village at Sanlitun shopping complex which is northeast of Beijing. Today MacPlus.net has posted photos of the interior of the future three-level store including the glass staircase, back-lit…
Top Apple Execs Face Legal Action Over Backdating Fiasco
Top Apple executives including CEO Steve Jobs are once again facing legal action over the backdating scandal. Last year Apple had the high profile case against the company dismissed after both the US Securities and Exchange Commission and an internal investigation. Apple shareholders Kenneth Mahoney…
Apple Updates RAW Support in Mac OS X 10.5.4
At the time when Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.4 earlier this week the company stated that the update included "RAW image support for several cameras." Since then Apple has released a document detailing which cameras benefit from the added support, RAW support is now…
Top End MacBook Air Price Drops by $500
Today Apple quietly dropped the price of the top-end MacBook Air. The MacBook Air features a 1.8GHz processor and a 64GB solid state drive, the current price for this model is $2598, compared to $3098 previously. The lower-end model featuring a 1.6GHz processor and 80GB…