Archive: August 2009 — page 3
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Psystar v. Apple: Psystar Dismissed from Bankruptcy
As of August 4, 2008, Debtor Psystar has been released from its Florida Bankruptcy proceeding. It appears that this dismissal is good for the period of one year and conditioned upon Psystar paying its outstanding creditors, presumably including its prior law firm. Good luck with…
Matte Display Option Returns to 15-inch MacBook Pro
Apple has once again begun offering an antiglare upgrade for 15-inch MacBook Pros for a cost of $50. At the time of the last MacBook Pro refresh only the 17-inch model retained the option for an antiglare coating on the display leaving both the 13-…
iTunes 9 to Pack Blu-Ray Playback?
Boy Genius Report published a tip from a "very reliable source" over the weekend, the source stated to BGR that the next version of iTunes will come with Blu-Ray playback as well as a way to visually organise and arrange iPhone apps. The report of…
Analyst Predicts Tablet Sales, Provides Mockup
In a research note this week Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster chimed in on the Apple tablet rumours, offering sales predictions for the device and a mockup of what he believes the device will look like. Munster predicts that Apple's tablet will launch in early…
iMac Update Expected to Bring Blu-Ray and Price Cuts
AppleInsider is reporting that the next major iMac update will see the introduction of two new "compelling" features. AppleInsider is cryptic in its reporting, stating that its sources failed to elaborate. The first feature is speculated to be the inclusion of Blu-Ray drives, a feature…
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple has today released Mac OS X 10.5.8 for client and server installs of Leopard. The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, as…
Apple Tablet Seen by Analyst
Earlier this week Barron's reported that a "veteran analyst" had seen a prototype of the rumoured Apple tablet, the report offers very few details on the device but does states that the tablet will be impressive when displaying high definition video content. "It's better than…
"iProd" Reference Found in iPhone OS 3.1 Betas
Ars Technica reports that the latest beta version of iPhone OS 3.1 contains reference to two currently unknown products, "iProd0,1" and "iProd1,1". Reference to "iProd0,1" was first spotted back in March, but "iProd1,1" is a new addition. Ars speculates that "iProd1,1" could be the heavily…
O2 Set to Lose iPhone Exclusivity Early October
Mobile Entertainment adds to recent reports that O2 UK will lose its exclusive arrangement to sell the iPhone in the UK. Mobile Entertainment pinpoints October 9, 2009 as the date that O2 will no longer have an exclusive agreement with Apple in the UK. O2…
Apple Looks Set to Launch 8GB iPhone 3GS
Boy Genius Report is today reporting that multiple tipsters have contacted the site over the last few days to inform them that Rogers in Canada is shipping 8GB iPhones 3GS units to stores. Boy Genius Report speculates that Apple could be phasing out the iPhone…
Apple Execs Heading to China
Sina.com.cn reports that a number of senior Apple officials have flown to China this week according to an unnamed but "informed source". Sina.com.cn adds that "Their visit aims to visit [sic] senior officials of China Unicom and discuss with them how iPhone should enter Chinese…
Reports of China iPhone Approval Untrue
Last week World of Apple reported that the iPhone has received regulatory approval. At the time we reported that a an entry on the SRRC (State Radio Regulatory Commission) website referred to approval of the iPhone for sale in China, presumably by China Unicom carrier…
T-Mobile UK Quietly Begins Selling iPhones
The Register reports that T-Mobile UK has begun selling iPhone 3G handsets to a select number of customers. According to The Register only high spending customers who threaten to leave will be eligible for the iPhone 3G and even then T-Mobile is allowing only 150…
Apple Updates Garageband
Garageband 5.1 - 139.3MB This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include: GarageBand track effects and Audio Units can now be added to a guitar track Improved support for Apogee audio interfaces…
iTunes Store Comes to Mexico
Apple has today released the iTunes Store in Mexico with a catalogue of over one million songs. The iTunes Store in Mexico features Mexican artists including Paulina Rubio, Vicente Fernández and Zoé and a wide range of international artists including Shakira, Lady Gaga, Green Day…
Google's Dr. Eric Schmidt Steps Down from Apple Board
Google CEO Dr. Eric Schmidt has today resigned from his position on Apple's board of directors, a position he has been in since August 2006. "Eric has been an excellent Board member for Apple, investing his valuable time, talent, passion and wisdom to help make…
Apple v. Psystar: Round-Up of Latest Court Activity
The routine mechanics of civil litigation have been steadily moving along in the past few weeks. Nothing new in the bankruptcy case has occurred since our last report . The next bankruptcy hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2009 in which Psystar's Motion to Dismiss…
Amazon Begins Accepting Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pre-Orders
Amazon.com has posted pages for Mac OS X Snow Leopard allowing customers to pre-order copies. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is available for users currently running Mac OS X Leopard for just $29. Amazon doesn't offer a firm shipping date but Apple has pinned September…
FCC Questions Google Voice App Rejection
Following the rejection and removal of Google Voice apps from the App Store the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has now begun an investigation into the process involved in app approvals and what role AT&T plays in the process. To offer some background, Google Voice is…