Archive: 2009 — page 7
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Apple Updates iWork '09 and iWork.com
iWork 9.0.3 - 59.62MB This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, updates the help, and fixes a number of other minor issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The issues addressed include: Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied Managing file…
MacBook Set for Refresh
Following rumours of iMac updates the MacBook also appears set for a refresh in the near future. The iMac which is rumoured to be refreshed in the next few weeks could be revealed alongside the MacBook. The new MacBook refresh is said to be another…
China Unicom to Begin Selling iPhone October 1
China Unicom the official carrier of the iPhone in China today announced that it would begin selling the iPhone in the country on October 1. The carrier has also released pricing information for the iPhone, handsets of an unknown size will be sold for Rmb5,000…
App Store Downloads Top 2 Billion, 85,000 Apps Available
Apple has today announced that the App Store has surpassed two billion app downloads since it opened in July of 2008 and over 85,000 apps are available. Apple also stated that 125,000 iPhone developers are registered into the iPhone Developer Program. "The rate of App…
iPhone Comes to Orange in UK
Orange has today officially announced that both the iPhone and iPhone 3GS will be available on the network later this year. The company will now be selling iPhone units in 28 countries around the world. No information about tariff prices or availability were given but…
AT&T to Roll Out MMS Today
AT&T will today begin rolling about MMS for iPhone customers in the U.S., the patch which will enable the service will be available from iTunes and will allow iPhone users to begin sending and receiving photos and videos. The rollout will begin late on Friday…
Apple Wins Case Against Palm Pre iTunes Syncing
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has dismissed Palm's complaint that Apple, by issuing an update to iTunes that used the USB Vendor ID number to prevent the software from automatically transferring content to any non-Apple USB device, had violated "the letter and spirit of the…
Refreshed iMacs on the Horizon
AppleInsider reports that refreshed iMacs with "classier enclosures" and a "few added bells and whistles" could be unleashed as soon as this month. According to the rumour site the iMac units were finalised in early September and have been moving out to the retail channels…
Apple Updates Main Stage, Logic Pro and Express
Apple has today released updates for Main Stage, Logic Pro and Express aimed at improving stability while adding fixes and enhancements. Main Stage 2.0.1 - 206.75MB This update improves overall performance and provides numerous fixes and enhancements, including the Loopback and Playback plug-ins: Issues addressed…
iTunes Update Offers Multiple Improvements
iTunes 9.0.1 - 82.95MB iTunes 9.0.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. • Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. • Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit. • Fixes a problem syncing…
Apple and Google Spar Over App Store
Last week Google released an "unredacted" version of its response to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission investigation into Apple's supposed rejection of Google's app which would have allowed iPhone users access to the Google Voice online service. Google's response clashes with that of Apple's saying…
Analyst Predicts iMac and MacBook Redesign
Analyst firm Wedge Partners has released a note to clients predicting updates to both the iMac and MacBook in the near future. The note details that the iMac will see a significant design refresh and MacBook will see limited design enhancements. The note also adds…
Apple Tablet Arriving February 2010
Following a quiet period on the Apple tablet rumours Taiwan Economic News has revived rumours that the device will land in early 2010. The report goes onto detail that the Apple touchscreen tablet will launch in February 2010, and begin arriving in Apple's supply chain…
Former Intel SVP Bruce Sewell Joins Apple
Today former senior vice president and general counsel of Intel Corporation joined Apple as General Counsel and senior vice president of Legal and Government Affairs, reporting to Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Daniel Cooperman who served in the role for the past two years will retire…
iPhone App Review: Pocket God
Description: Episode 25: Sharks with Frickin' Laser Beams Attached To Their heads; every creature deserves a warm meal! Now in the underwater area, you'll find a chum bucket you can pull chum with. This will attract the shark with, duh, frickin' laser beams attached to…
iPod Touch Internals Reveal Apple's Secret
Following last weeks surprise revelation that the newest iPod touch does not feature a built-in camera like its iPod nano counterpart, AppleInsider reported that Apple intended and still intends to add a camera to the iPod touch. iFixit has subsequently posted photos of the internals…
40GB Apple TV Vanishes, 160GB Price Slashed
This morning on the US online Apple Store the 40GB Apple TV model suspiciously disappeared leaving just the 160GB model behind which also saw a price cut from $329 to $229. The 40GB Apple TV model remains present on all other online Apple stores.
Mac OS X 10.6.1 Released
Apple has today released the first update for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.6.1 is available via the Software Update utility. The 10.6.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the…
iPod touch with Camera Still Coming Soon
AppleInsider is reiterating that the iPod touch will eventually receive the video recording camera that adorned the iPod nano at yesterday's special event. Notably missing from yesterday's announcements was any form of significant upgrade to Apple's flagship iPod, despite rumours before hand that production issues…
Steve Jobs Talks Briefly to the New York Times
The New York Times' David Pogue has posted a brief interview that he had with Apple CEO Steve Jobs following yesterdays special event. The question of many peoples lips was the lack of video camera on the iPod touch, when Pogue put this question to…