Archive: August 2009 — page 2
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Analyst Predicts Apple TV Change
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has predicted in a note today that Apple will update both the Apple TV hardware and software in the near future. Additionally Munster predicts that Apple may introduce an iTunes TV subscription service for around $30-40 per month allowing "…
The Beatles on iTunes Rumours Return
Along with this weeks news that Apple could be planning a music based event during the week of September 7th, some are now speculating that this could mean an announcement that The Beatles will finally feature on the iTunes Store. The assumptions are based on…
Apple's Massive Data Centre Plans Stir Conversation
Cult of Mac has posted an interview with Rich Miller, editor of the Data Center Knowledge website . The interview covers Apple's brand new $1 billion data centre which was revealed in June as opening in Maiden, North Carolina around 2010. Apple currently has a…
Chinese iPhone Set for Network Access License
Interfax TMT is reporting that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is expected to soon grant the iPhone a Network Access License in China. According to the industry source the NAL will be given to iPhone Model A1324. According to iPhonAsia mentioned is…
Updates Address Bluetooth Issues and MacBook Pro Hard Drive Beep
Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.1 - 1.78MB This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard. It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset. Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 - 3.71MB MacBook…
iPhoto Update Enhances Book Printing
iPhoto 8.1 - 160.4MB This update adds several new print product options to iPhoto “09: - Hardcover books can now be ordered in a new extra-large (10" x13") size - Includes three new book themes with travel-oriented designs: Tropical, Asian, Old World - A variety…
Apple Special Event Set for September 9th
All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will hold a media event on Wednesday, September 9th in San Francisco. As with past years it is likely that the event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. AllThingsD adds that the event…
New iPod Touch Photos Surface
Over the weekend Mac Rumors posted photos of what is believed to be the new iPod touch. The photos depict a familiar looking iPod touch with a camera situated in the top centre. Additionally a blog called Covino & Rich , hosts of the Maxim…
Photos of Snow Leopard Packaging Surface
MacRumors has posted photos of what appears to be Mac OS X Snow Leopard packaging. The images show the outer casing as well as the DVD disc itself which would suggest that Snow Leopard is already in production. Earlier last week it was claimed that…
China Unicom Denies Purchase of iPhones
Following reports that China Unicom purchased five million iPhone units for sale in China, the company has now denied the reports. "Talks between us and Apple have been going on for some time, but no agreement has been reached yet," China Unicom spokesman Yi Difei…
Apple Board Expected To Meet Over Empty Seat
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's current board members are planning to meet next Tuesday to discuss the boards replacement of Google CEO Eric Schmidt who stepped down from the position late last month. Schmidt who joined Apple's board in 2006 stepped down due…
iPhone App Review: Golden Axe
Description: Three mighty heroes, a powerful Fighter, a female Amazon, and a mighty Dwarf have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder who has captured the King and his daughter, and holds them captive in their castle. Choose your hero in this classic…
Snow Leopard Build Hints at Disc Art
Whilst exploring the latest Mac OS X Snow Leopard build GearLive has discovered a significantly changed OS Install icon. The icon which now features a snow leopard rather than the previous purple space image is usually a strong indicator of final artwork for Mac OS…
Apple Media Event Planned for September, No Tablet Planned
MediaMemo is claiming that music industry sources have intimated that Apple is set to hold a special event the week of September 7th. MediaMemo explains that Apple is "noncommittal" about the dates. MediaMemo goes onto suggest that Apple is likely to be holding a music…
China Unicom Scoops Up 5 Million iPhone Units
The International Business Times is reporting that Apple has sold 5 million iPhone units to rumoured Chinese carrier China Unicom. The units were reportedly purchased by China's second largest carrier for 10 billion yuan suggesting that the custom WCDMA iPhones with no WiFi sold for…
Security Update Addresses DNS Vulnerability
Security Update 2009-004 Security Update 2009-004 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 2009-004 (Leopard) - 10 MB Security Update 2009-004 (Tiger Intel) - 166 MB Security…
Rumoured Snow Leopard Build Greets Developers
Mac OS X Snow Leopard build 10A432 which earlier in the week was revealed to likely be the final build and has been classed Golden Master has now reached developers. Apple has officially scheduled Snow Leopards launch for September but prolific blogger John Gruber suggests…
Apple Releases Notebook AirPort Fix
AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro - 1.68MB This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on: MacBook (13-inch, Late…
New Snow Leopard Build Named Golden Master
Several Apple related sites are reporting that build 10A432 of Mac OS X Snow Leopard has reached Golden Master status. The term Golden Master is used to describe a final build which will be released to manufacturing. Build 10A432 is currently not available to developers…
Apple Releases Safari 4.0.3
Safari 4.0.3 - Leopard 40MB / Tiger 27MB This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security including: Stability improvements for webpages that use the HTML 5 video tag Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins Stability improvements for Top…