Archive: 2008 — page 40
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BBC iPlayer on iPhone?
Guardian.co.uk is reporting on a BBC announcement about its iPlayer service. Amongst the announcement is a mention that the BBC will be bringing the iPlayer to the iPhone and iPod touch in "the next few weeks." No further details are offered by the Guardian; currently…
Linkin Park to Perform at Secret NYC Apple Event?
AppleInsider is reporting that Linkin Park band member Mike Shinoda posted a brief message to fans on Monday. In the note the Linkin Park front-man wrote: "Also, look forward to a special show that we’re doing in NYC in conjunction with Apple…shh…it’s a secret…" Apple…
MacBook, MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
MacBook, MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 - 876KB This MacBook and MacBook Pro firmware update addresses an issue where the first key press may be ignored if the computer has been sitting idle. It also addresses some other issues.
Apple Xserve RAID Discontinued?
Along with todays announcement of Xsan 2 , some have noticed that the Xserve RAID is no longer available on the online Apple Store. In addition to this the product page now redirects to http://www.apple.com/server/storage which shows off a 3U external RAID manufactured by a…
Apple Releases Xsan 2
Apple announced Xsan 2 on Tuesday the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X. Administration tools have been completely redesigned in Xsan 2, making it easier than ever to set…
iPod shuffle Price Cut, New 2GB Model [Update: UK Pricing]
Apple today announced that the iPod shuffle is now even more affordably priced at $49 (£32) and that it is introducing a new 2GB model of the iPod shuffle for $69 (£45). "At just $49, the iPod shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever," said…
BBC Worldwide Shows Hit iTunes Store
Following on from rumours that came to light earlier today, it appears that BBC Worldwide content has begun to appear (iTunes Link) on the UK iTunes Store. As of writing the content is only available in the UK. The following shows are now available from…
128GB SSD Drive Suitable for Use in MacBook Air
Mtron has announced that they have developed a 128GB 1.8-inch solid state drive (SSD) with a ZIF-type interface, the drive is 100% compatible with the MacBook Air and will ship in April of this year. Mtron’s new SSD with Single Level Cell (SLC) Flash memory…
American Idol Performances Exclusively on iTunes
Apple has announced via press release that they have partnered with Fox Broadcasting Company to provide performances from Season 7 of American Idol the day following the broadcast. “We have some truly outstanding talent this year, and by working with Apple and iTunes, we’re giving…
BBC Shows on iTunes This Week?
Ars Technica reports that a "TV industry source" has told the technology site that Apple and BBC Worldwide have struck a deal for iTunes Store distribution of BBC content. The deal is reportedly going to be publicly announced on Tuesday. The agreement is an attempt…
Gallery: iPod nano (3rd Generation)
Last week World of Apple posted a gallery of the brand new pink iPod nano, this week we're posting photos of the red iPod nano. iPod nano (3G), iPod nano (2G), iPhone Included in the gallery is several shots of the user interface, and comparison…
Apple Just Developing Games for iPod and iPhone
A recent article pointed towards Apples recent change of trademark to cover gaming, it sparked speculation that Apple could be about to enter the video game market. Develop magazine believes that the change is simply to encompass gaming on both the iPod and iPhone, according…
In Brief: iPhone Internet Usage Shocks Google
Google revealed Wednesday that it has seen 50 times more search requests coming from the iPhone that any other mobile handset. The figures are so high that the company originally believed there was an error in the data collection. "We thought it was a mistake…
"Podmaps" Patent Reveals Interest in Mapping
A filing made by Apple in January 2007 shows that the company may have interest in merging visual maps and spoken directions. The mix of a visual map and spoken directions would be assembled together to create a "Podmap", which could then be transferred to…
In Brief: T-Mobile to Begin Selling iPhone in Austria During First Half 2008
T-Mobile Chief Executive Hamid Akhavan said on Tuesday that T-Mobile will begin selling the iPhone in Austria in the first half of this year. T-Mobile currently sells the iPhone in the German market.
Updates: iLife Support 8.2, iPod classic Firmware 1.1.1
iLife Support 8.2 - 9.7MB This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications to improve their stability and performance. iPod classic Firmware Update 1.1.1 According to a report from iLounge the updated firmware which was recently made available corrects an issue…
Apple TV "Take 2" Software Update Available
Apple has today quietly released the much anticipated update to Apple TV. The software update introduces a brand new on-screen interface and gives the user the ability to rent movies from the iTunes Store. The update is available free for existing Apple TV owners by…
Apple Releases Aperture 2
Apple has today released a new version of Aperture. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color…
iPhone Flash Support Alongside SDK, "Unbreakable" Firmware
GearLive is reporting that a reliable source has confirmed that the iPhone will receive Adobe Flash support "very, vry soon." GearLive goes onto speculate that the release could be alongside the SDK release at the end of February. Some will remember that GearLive was the…
Mac OS X 10.5.2 in Pictures