Archive: March 2011 — page 2
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iPad 2 Arriving March 25 in 25 More Countries
Apple has today confirmed that the iPad 2 will be available in 25 more countries around the world this coming Friday. iPad 2 will be available from Apple retail stores and Authorised resellers from 5 p.m. local time and available online beginning at 1 a.m…
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.7
Following several months of developer testing Apple has today released Mac OS X 10.6.7, the update which is available to download from Apple or through Software Update addresses a number of issues. Mac OS X 10.6.7 is accompanied with the following releases notes: The 10.6.7…
Apple Reportedly Backs Out of Grand Central Plans
Citing a source within New York's Metropolitan Authority, the New York Observer is reporting that Apple has abandoned plans to build a large retail store inside Grand Central Terminal. The plans for the 16,000 square-foot store reportedly never got off the ground with negotiations with…
Apple Issues Eighth Build of Mac OS X 10.6.7
Apple has today given developers access to the eighth build of Mac OS X 10.6.7. The latest build labelled 10J869 (an increase of just one build number) comes just six days after the release of the seventh build. The new build which is a little…
Demand for iPad 2 'Amazing'
n a comment to The Loop on Monday Apple said that demand for the iPad 2 was “amazing”. The latest version of the iPad went on sale in the US on Friday, March 11 and as of the end of the weekend was sold out.
Apple Abandons Plans for NFC Equipped iPhone 5
Citing several sources within UK based mobile operators, The Independent is reporting today that Apple has revealed that it will not include NFC technology in its upcoming iPhone update due during the summer. It had been long rumoured that Apple would include Near Field Technology…
Apple Rumoured to Switch Processor Production to TSMC
It has been reported that Apple has stopped having its A5 processor being produced by Samsung and has instead reached an agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The report from EE Times is based upon rampant rumours that Apple and TSMC have entered into…
Forbes Ranks Jobs World's 110th Richest
This week Forbes released its annual list of world billionaires ranking Steve Jobs in 110th place, tied with Sunil Mittal. Forbes list Steve Jobs' net worth at $8.3 billion up from $5.5 billion last year which placed him in 136th place. Steve Jobs is the…
iMovie and Garageband Now Available in iOS App Store
The two apps featured during last weeks iPad 2 launch have gone live in the iOS App Store. Garageband and iMovie both cost $4.99 (£2.99).
iPad 2 Available Tomorrow from 1 a.m. PT
Apple has today announced that the iPad 2 will go on sale in the US tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time at all 236 Apple retail stores and will be available through the online Apple store beginning at 1 a.m. PT, 4 a.m. ET. iPad…
Apple to Open Temporary Store Ahead of SXSW
Ahead of the start of the huge SXSW music and media festival it has been revealed that Apple will open a "pop-up" store in Austin, Texas to accommodate the hoards of geeks and music fans who will descend upon the city on Friday. The report…
Minor Safari Update Released
Apple has today released a minor update for Safari containing "improvements to stability, compatibility, accessibility and security". Safari 5.0.4 is accompanied with the following release notes: Improved stability for webpages with multiple instances of plug-in content Improved compatibility with webpages with image reflections and transition…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 for iPad, iPhone iPod touch and Apple TV
Two days ahead of its self-imposed schedule Apple has released iOS 4.3 to the public. The update which is compatible with iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation but not the Verizon iPhone 4 delivers a number of major enhancements…
Apple Releases Minor iTunes Update, Java for Mac OS X
Apple has released a second update to iTunes in less than a week after the company released iTunes 10.2 to support the upcoming iOS 4.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iTunes 10.2.1 is available for both Mac and Windows and lists the same release…
Apple Issues Seventh Build of Mac OS X 10.6.7
Apple has today given developers access to the seventh build of Mac OS X 10.6.7. The latest build labelled 10J868 (an increase of just two build numbers) comes a lengthy two weeks after the release of the sixth build. The new build which is a…
'Joint Venture' Support Service Debuts
As expected by rumours earlier this week Apple has debuted its Joint Venture extended service plan for businesses. Joint Venture costs $499 (£379) and offers support on up to 5 machines. On the Joint Venture website Apple outlines three main areas where it will assist…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 GM to Developers
Following yesterday's announcement that iOS 4.3 will be available to download by all on March 11, the company has today released the Golden Master build to registered iOS developers. The GM build of iOS 4.3 carries the number 8F190. Included in the first beta was…
Apple Posts Video of iPad 2 Media Event
Apple has posted a streaming video of today's media event which saw the unveiling of iPad 2 and iOS 4.3. The stream which is available on Apple's website is also available as a download from Apple's Keynote Podcast . Today's announcements include: iPad 2 shipping…
Apple Releases iTunes 10.2 Bringing iOS 4.3 Support
Apple has today released iTunes 10.2 which brings iOS 4.3 compatibility and improved Home Sharing. iOS 4.3 is due to be released on March 11 alongside the iPad 2 . Apple lists the following improvements in iTunes 10.2: Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod…
iMovie and Garageband Unveiled for iPad
During today’s iPad 2 event Apple took the opportunity to unveil two new Apps that will be available later this month. iMovie and Garageband will be available on March 11 alongside the iPad 2 and they will both be priced at $4.99.