Archive: June 2009
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MacBook Air Firmware Update Adds Support for Replacement Batteries
MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2 - 623KB This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries.
Steve Jobs Returns to Apple Following Medical Leave
It has finally been officially confirmed that Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has returned to work after a six month medical leave. It was already speculated that Jobs has returned to work last week but an official comment from Apple PR has now confirmed it. "Steve…
Apple v. Psystar: Apple Pushes Forward in District Court
Yesterday, Apple filed its Notice of Entry of Order Granting Motion by Apple, Inc. for Relief from Stay in order to inform Judge Alsup that this case can proceed. I expect that Apple will aggressively pursue this matter in the coming days. Please look for…
Apple Takes a Bigger Bite of Imagination
Bloomberg has recently revealed that Apple has been steadily increasing its ownership interest in UK company Imagination Technologies, tripling its ownership interest from the end of 2008 to 9.5% at present. Imagination Technologies is a graphics manufacturer of products that are used in smartphone, including…
iPhone Hard Costs Come in at Approximately $179.00 (US)
A recent teardown and analysis of the iPhone 3G S has determined that the actual hard costs for Apple to manufacture the phone total approximately $179.00 (US) for the 16GB version. Thus, it would appear, that when a customer purchases a subsidized iPhone, they are…
Review: iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3GS is the latest incarnation of the iPhone from Apple, encompassing just a handful of new features and looking identical to its predecessor the 3GS may seem like a non-sensical upgrade to some. Compared to the iPhone 3G the iPhone 3GS adds a…
Hospital Confirms Steve Jobs Liver Transplant
Following rumours that Steve Jobs had received a liver transplant several months ago the hospital who performed the operation has come out into the open . James D. Eason, M.D., program director at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute and chief of transplantation confirmed today, with…
Apple Fixes Final Cut Pro Playback on Mac Pro Models
Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 - 19.15MB This update fixes problems with real-time playback in Final Cut Pro with Mac Pro (Early 2009) models and Xserve (Early 2009) models. Further information on this update is available in the accompanying release notes .
Apple Updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware
Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2 The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including: Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks Fixes an issue with clients that…
What a Difference a Press Release Makes [U]
Apparently two pieces of fairly substantial news passed right through the majority of the Apple web today. In Apple's press release announcing that it had sold over one million iPhone 3GS devices in it's first weekend not only did a product name change spelling but…
Apple Addresses MacBook Pro SATA Speed Issues
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 - 3.35MB MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro. While this update allows drives to use…
Apple Sells Over One Million iPhone 3GS Models
Apple today announced that it has sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release. "Customers are…
Steve Jobs Underwent Liver Transplant
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple CEO who is currently on leave from Apple due to health reasons received a liver transplant "about two months" ago. The operation which was said to have taken place in Tennessee is being reported by the Journal…
iPhone 3GS Outsells iPhone 3G Says O2
O2 has issued a press release stating that the iPhone 3GS which went on sale at 9.02 a.m. in the UK had outsold the number of iPhone 3G units sold on launch day last year; all before lunchtime. O2 expects that by the end of…
Apple Ramps Up Mac OS X 10.5.8 Development [Seed Notes]
While Apple began testing of Mac OS X 10.5.8 just prior to WWDC the latest builds have begun showing signs of another mammoth update . Build 9L16 was given to developers earlier today and asks those with the build to focus on AirPort, ColorSync, AppKit…
A Look at WWDC 2009 Build of Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Last week at WWDC attending developers were treated to what Apple is calling a "near-final" developer preview of Mac OS X Snow Leopard which will ship to consumers in September 2009. Several of the features demonstrated during the keynote such a Dock Exposé are not…
How to get an iPhone 3GS Tomorrow from AT&T
AT&T has put together a guide on how to obtain an iPhone 3GS tomorrow. The iPhone 3GS will be available at over 2,200 AT&T locations on launch day as well as the 211 Apple Retail Stores in the USA. All AT&T stores will open at…
iPhone App Review: The Sims 3
Description: THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! Play with your Sim using touch and accelerometer controls while exploring stunning 3D open-world environments. Customize your Sim with personality traits and physical characteristics, as you decide whether to fulfill their destiny...or not. Do good or mischief. Fall in love…
Apple Publishes Updated iPhone SDK
Following the official public release of iPhone OS 3.0 earlier today Apple has also posted an updated version of iPhone SDK 3.0. Build 9M2736 of iPhone SDK 3.0 includes several fixes and feature enhancements: Organizer: the iPhone Development grouping now collects crash logs, install bundles…
Reviews of iPhone 3GS Go Live
Apple today lifted an embargo on iPhone 3GS reviews, as with most big product launches the usual characters have had a chance to get in an early review. Below is a summary of impressions about the iPhone 3GS: Engadget Speed - "If you're an avid…