Archive: March 2011
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Apple VP of Marketing Exits Company
It has been revealed today that Allison Johnson, Apple's vice president of worldwide marketing communications since 2005 is to leave the company. The news revealed by several sources to AllThingsD is somewhat notable and surprising. According to those familiar with the matter Johnson is leaving…
Software Update Addresses MacBook Air System Hanging
Apple has released a software update for the 13-inch MacBook Air (Late 2010) that addresses an issue with the system freezing when iTunes is in use. Mac OS X v10.6.7 Supplemental Update for 13" MacBook Air (Late 2010) - 461KB This update addresses an issue…
Apple releases Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 2
Apple today released the second build of it's next release of the Mac operating system, OS X Lion. The build numbered 11A419, is delivered via. 3.7GB download via. the Mac App Store and requires a small 2.2mb update via. Software Update in the first Lion…
WWDC 2011 Sold Out
Tickets for WWDC 2011 have sold out in under 9 hours. Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference was announced yesterday and will run from June 6-10 and offers a unique place for iOS and Mac OS developers to come and learn about development on Apple's platforms. Many…
iPhone 5 Release May Miss Fiscal 2011
A new report today suggests that Apple may be planning to release the fifth-generation iPhone much later in 2011 than would be originally expected. The report cites sources from the Chinese supply chain speculates that Apple could release the iPhone 5 in late-September or October…
Hardware Announcement Not Expected At WWDC 2011
Earlier today Apple announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will run from June 6-10 . Within the press release this morning Apple took particular care to mention that Apple will focus on iOS and Mac OS. Whilst WWDC in the past three years has…
Apple to Hold WWDC June 6–10
Apple has today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference June 6 through June 10, 2011. The annual event held in San Francisco has in recent years become the stage for Apple's latest iPhone hardware releases. In a press release today Apple…
iPhone 5 Rumour Mill Begins Turning
With iPhone 5 rumours beginning to pick up pace, World of Apple looks at how the current crop of rumours compares to last years and what to expect in the coming months.
Mac OS X Lion Approaching Golden Master Status
Apple’s latest major OS release is said to be nearing golden master candidate status and is rumoured to be preparing to release these to the developer community. Rumoured by TechCrunch Apple is said to be preparing to release a number of GM candidates to developers.
ITC Rules in Favour of Apple in Nokia Case
The International Trade Commission ruled in favour of Apple late last week, the judge presiding over the case said that Apple did not infringe five patents belonging to Nokia. In a report from Reuters it is noted that ITC Judge James Gildea ruled that "in…
iOS 5 Rumoured for 2H 2011 Release
It is being rumoured that Apple could break its past pattern of announcing new iOS releases in April by announcing iOS 5 in June with a release coming later on in September. TechCrunch reports that it's heard from "two solid sources" that Apple is planning…
iPad 2 Stock Slim Across Latest Release Countries
On Friday the second-generation iPad went on sale in 25 new countries across the world, by Saturday afternoon it would appear that the majority of stock had run dry in all of those countries. The iPad 2 which launched in the US on March 11…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3.1
Apple has today released a minor software update for the GSM iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and the third- and fourth-generation iPod touch. iOS 4.3.1 brings several bug fixes and improvements, labelled build number 8G4 the following notes are included: This update contains…
Bertrand Serlet to Leave Apple After 22 Years
Bertrand Serlet and Apple today announced that the senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering will be leaving the company. Serlet's responsibilities will be assumed by Craig Federighi, Apple’s vice president of Mac Software Engineering and will report to Steve Jobs. “I’ve worked with Steve…
iOS 4.3.1 Expected To Land Within Weeks
It is being reported by Boy Genius Report that iOS 4.3.1 will arrive within "one to two weeks", the minor update will reportedly bring several bug fixes and improvements. iOS 4.3 was released on March 9, 2011 . According to BGR iOS 4.3.1 will include…
iPhone Scoops J.D. Power Award for 5th Time
Apple's iPhone has won the J.D. Power semi-annual consumer satisfaction survey for a fifth consecutive time. J.D. Power uses a number of factors to measure customer satisfaction, they are in order of importance: operation (30%); physical design (30%); features (20%); and battery function (20%). For…
iMac Rumoured to Receive Update Within 4-6 Weeks
In a series of tweets today CNET’s Brian Tong claims that Apple’s iMac will receive an update that will debut in late April or early May.
Apple Releases Minor Aperture Update
Apple has today released a minor update to its professional photo editing software, Aperture. The update brings the software to version 3.2.1 and amongst the included improvements are iPhoto compatibility fixes, import enhancements, library and adjustments tweaks and more. The 298MB Aperture 3.1.2 update is…
Apple TV Software Update Addresses Screen Flickering
Apple today released a minor Apple TV software update to address issues with flickering, waking from sleep, and audio output. The software labelled version 4.2.1 comes with a number of fixes and improvements that are outlined in a support document.
Jobs Ordered to Appear in iTunes Anti-Trust Case
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has this week been ordered to make a disposition in the ongoing "Apple iPod iTunes Anti-Trust Litigation" which first began in January 2005. In November 2010 the plaintiffs for the case asked for permission to depose Steve Jobs and a hearing…