Archive: 2009 — page 25
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Apple Issues Software Update for Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update - 11.4MB This firmware update addresses intermittent flickering and compatibility issues such as no video on some external displays when using the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter on your Mini DisplayPort enabled Mac. The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter…
Highlights of Today's iPhone Software Event
Today Apple held a special event at its campus in Cupertino to give the world a preview of the next major release of iPhone software and give developers an insight into the new SDK tools. The event which lasted well over an hour covered the…
Apple Shows Off iPhone OS 3.0
From Apple press release Apple today previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software and announced the immediate availability of a beta software release to registered developers. The iPhone OS 3.0 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 new Application Programming Interfaces…
Live Coverage of iPhone OS 3.0 Event
At approximately 10AM Pacific time Apple will hold an event to give an "advance preview" of the next iPhone operating system. World of Apple will not offer live coverage but a summary of events will be posted on this page. For a list of sites…
Coverage of iPhone OS 3.0 Event
Today Apple will hold a special event for select members of the media to show off the next iteration of the iPhone operating system. Dubbed iPhone OS 3.0 the software looks set to pack several long awaited features including but not least copy and paste…
Wayne Gretzky and Why Apple Continues to Outdo Its Rivals
Everybody’s atwitter about the invite-only media event today where Apple will unveil iPhone OS 3.0. It was just a little over a year ago that Apple released iPhone OS 2.0, and with it the App Store. Many Apple heavyweights like Ars Technica and Macworld have…
What's Going on With the new iPod shuffle?
One of the biggest complaints about the new iPod shuffle is that Apple's removal of buttons from the unit itself onto the earphone cable forcing users to use the included earphones. Over the weekend it also became apparent that Apple was including some kind of…
Kevin Rose Weighs in on iPhone OS 3.0 [Update: Added Video]
Ahead of Apple's preview of iPhone OS 3.0 Kevin Rose has revealed some details that he believes will be present in the major iPhone software upgrade. During the live Diggnation at SXSW in Austin, Texas last Rose gave details of how the iPhone OS 3.0…
Final Cut Update Coming in April?
AppleInsider refutes a claim made earlier this week that Final Cut would see an update at the March 24th special event rumoured by World of Apple . AppleInsider reports that although Apple appears unlikely to attend this years National Association of Broadcasters event in Las…
O2 Set for UK iPhone Price Drop
UK based Mobile website is reporting that O2 will tweak the pricing of the iPhone in May, ahead of a new iPhone in June or July. According to Mobile the iPhone 3G which is currently between £59 and £159 upfront will drop to free on…
Apple Delivers New Build of Mac OS X 10.5.7 [Seed Notes]
One week after the previous seed of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Apple has given developers another build this time in the form of 9J30. The rapid development of Mac OS X 10.5.7 suggests a public release before the end of March. Developers testing build 9J30…
iPhone OS 3.0 Set to Deliver MMS, Tethering?
Following today's announcement that Apple will hold a special event on March 17 to give a preview of the next major release of the iPhone OS, Boy Genius Report has posted some brief details . The short report states that the iPhone OS 3.0 software…
March 17 Special Event Scheduled to Show Off iPhone OS 3.0
Several media outlets including Engadget , and Ars Technica are reporting that Apple has invited select members of the media to attend an event on March 17th. The event which is set to be held at Apple's Cupertino campus will give a preview of the…
Apple Releases iTunes 8.1
As expected Apple has released version 8.1 of iTunes. The update which is available for both Mac and Windows is described by Apple as: iTunes 8.1 is now faster and more responsive. You will enjoy noticeable improvements when working with large libraries, browsing the iTunes…
Apple Orders 10-inch Touchscreens For Unknown Product
Following reports from the Commerical Times and the Dow Jones , Reuters is now reporting that Apple has ordered 10-inch touchscreen units expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2009. The source of the information is said to be close to the manufacturer…
Op-Ed: How Important Are Looks to Apple's Bottom-Line?
Hello from the East Coast! I’m thrilled to be writing to you as a new member of the World of Apple team. Approximately once each week, you’ll hear from me on my musings regarding our favorite company. In my regular life, I work as a…
iTunes 8.1 Coming Soon
The new iPod shuffle which was launched today lists iTunes 8.1 as a requirement on the the Apple website. Now Apple has revealed that iTunes 8.1 will come with a few new features. The iTunes "What's New" page highlights some of those new features that…
Apple Releases Smaller iPod shuffle With Voiceover
From Apple's press release. Apple today introduced the all-new iPod shuffle, the world’s smallest music player at nearly half of the size of the previous model, and the first music player that talks to you. The revolutionary new VoiceOver feature enables iPod shuffle to speak…
Touchscreen Apple Netbook Rumours Persist
The Dow Jones reported today that two anonymous sources confirmed that Apple is planning to unveil a touchscreen netbook in the second half of 2009. The report which cites "two people close to the situation" claims that the device will feature a display between 9.7…
Chinese Newspaper Suggests Apple Buying For Netbook
DigiTimes is relaying a report from Chinese newspaper Commercial Times which reports that Apple is set to receive deliveries of touch-panel displays for a "netbook" later this year. The firm which is said to be Taiwanese company Wintek will reportedly begin shipments in the third…