Archive: 2009 — page 26
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March 24 Apple Event Software Focused?
Following World of Apple's original report that a March 24 event would concentrate on desktop hardware Apple promptly revamped the entire desktop computer lineup. Now rumours suggest that the event is still on but will instead focus on software. Sevenmac.de is reporting that an anonymous…
Development of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Continues
Just over one week ago Apple gave developers the first build of Mac OS X 10.5.7, now the company has unleashed a new build to its vast community for testing. The latest build (9J27) asks for developers to focus on over 20 areas in the…
In Brief: China Unicom Confirms Talks With Apple
Reinforcing reports from February , Chang Xiaobing chairman of China Unicom has confirmed that Apple and the company are in talks about bringing the iPhone 3G to China. The report which comes from Reuters states that China Unicom is "talks with many handset suppliers, including…
WWDC Scheduled for June 6th - 12th?
The Baltimore Sun reports that Moscone West's event schedule has an event scheduled for the week of the 6th in June. The listing is named "Corporate Meeting" running from June 6th to 12th most likely represents the dates for WWDC 2009. Apple historically announces WWDC…
New Snow Leopard Build Packs New QuickTime, Cocoa Finder
Less than a month after the last seed of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard ( Seed notes ) Apple has released another major build. Build 10A286 packs three main important changes. Build 10A286 of Snow Leopard is said to contain a new QuickTime with…
Stars of "Welcome to Macintosh" Speak on Camera
To compliment the publication of World of Apple's review of Welcome to Macintosh we have also released an exclusive video containing footage filmed after the screening of Welcome to Macintosh at Macworld 2009. The video features stars of not only the movie but the Apple…
Review: Welcome to Macintosh Movie
At this year's Macworld the Apple faithful had a real treat in store, but little did I know just how good the treat would be. Ahead of Macworld I had invites to two new movies that were out to cover Apple as a company and…
Apple v. Psystar: Apple Files its Answer to Psystar's First Amended Counterclaims
Brief Background On February 12, 2009, with permission of the Court via its Order dated February 6, 2009 , Psystar filed its First Amended Counterclaims for Declaratory Relief . The Court Order required Apple to "answer" within twenty calendar days of Psystar's filing. As noted…
Early-2009 iMac Unboxing and Dissection
Engadget has posted a hand-ons of the new iMac released earlier this week. Engadget also offers a gallery of the iMac unboxing . Externally the iMac has changed very little, the FireWire 400 port has been removed and replaced with an additional USB port and…
Apple Presented With Four iF Gold Awards
Apple has today been awarded four coveted iF gold awards handed out by the International Forum Design . Apple netted the awards for the iPod nano, iPod touch, MacBook Air and the iPhone 3G. As a whole Apple came second to Samsung in iF's most…
In Brief: MacBook Pro Receives Speed Bump, New SSD Option
Apple has today very quietly bumped the mid-range 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2.53GHz to 2.66GHz and the top of the range MacBook Pro from 2.8GHz to 2.93GHz. Additionally Apple is now offering a 256GB SSD option on both the 13-inch MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro.
ATI Radeon HD 4870 Available Soon for Early 2008 Mac Pros
With today's Mac Pro updates Apple began shipping a new graphics card as a build-to-order option. The $200 ATI Radeon HD 4870 option can be put in place of the standard NVIDIA GeFore GT 120 graphics card. In addition Apple looks set to make the…
Updates: iPhoto, iLife Support, AirPort Client and Utility
iPhoto 8.0.1 Update - 11.9MB This update improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including internet connectivity, keyword import, and slideshow export. iLife Support 9.0.1 - 50.56MB This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues…
Apple v. Psystar: Judge Alsup Approves Parties' Request for Protective Order
On Tuesday March 3, 2009, Judge Alsup signed an Order Approving Stipulated Protective Order Subject to Stated Conditions. This Order was interesting in that Judge Alsup sua sponte added conditions/restrictions to the request of the parties. Specifically, the Order stated: 1. The parties must make…
Updates: Battery Update 1.4, Digital Camera RAW
Battery Update 1.4 - 210K This update improves the ability of MacBook batteries to maintain a charge when the system is shut down and not used for an extended period of time. Applies to: MacBook (13-inch), MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007), MacBook (13-inch Late 2006), MacBook…
New Compact Apple Wired Keyboard Quietly Introduced
Along with today's announcement of new iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro desktop computers Apple also introduced a new wired keyboard without a numeric keypad. The new keyboard is included with all iMacs as default but can be swapped for one with a keypad for…
AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule Now Feature Dual Band Wi-Fi
Amongst today's flurry of updates Apple also updated the AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule. They both now feature simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band networking for optimal performance, range and compatibility. An innovative Guest Network feature allows setting up a secondary network…
Apple Unleashes "Nahalem" Powered Mac Pro
From Apple press release Apple today introduced the new Mac Pro using Intel "Nehalem" Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture to deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation system. The new Mac Pro starts at $2,499 and features the latest graphics…
Apple Updates Mac mini and iMac
From Apple's press release Apple today announced updates to its iMac and Mac mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac that is priced more affordably than ever before and a Mac mini with powerful new integrated graphics. For the same $1,499 price as the previous…
Apple Store Goes Down, iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros and More Expected
As online Apple Stores around the world begin displaying the familiar "We'll be back soon" message, it looks increasingly likely that Apple will introduce minor updates to the iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro as well as updating the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme. As detailed…