Archive: April 2011
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Apple release new build of Mac OS X Lion, 11A444d
Apple have today released a second update to the most recent full build of Mac OS X Lion, bringing the revision to 11A444d. This update is available now via. Software Update to those running a previously updated 11A430e build. The update clocks in at 1.17GB.
Apple Responds to iPhone and iPad Location Data Collection
Apple has today officially responded to growing concern over the subject of location collection on the iPhone in iOS 4.0 and on the iPad 3G. Since iOS 4.0 data is recorded into a database of nearby Wi-Fi and cellular access points used to provide quick…
iPad 2 Available in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Nine More Countries April 29
Apple today announced that the iPad 2 will arrive in Japan on Thursday, April 28 and Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and eight additional countries on Friday, April 29. iPad 2 will be available at select Apple Authorised Resellers at 9 a.m. local time. Additionally, iPad…
Apple: White iPhone 4 Coming April 28
Apple today announced that the white iPhone 4 will be available beginning tomorrow. White iPhone 4 models will be available from Apple’s online store, at Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorised Resellers. “The white iPhone 4 has finally arrived and it’s beautiful,” said Philip…
Next MacBook Pro Refresh to Feature Redesigned Case
Despite the MacBook Pro only being updated a few months ago Mac Rumors is reporting on reliable information that suggests the next refresh will feature a redesigned case. The MacBook Pro line which was updated in February is said to have only been an incremental…
iMac Refresh Expected May 3
Last week third party retail sources began to report that iMac supplies were dwindling making it difficult to replenish stock. This was despite the online Apple store and retail stores showing ample supply. Whilst Apple's online store still shows good stock of the iMac, rumours…
Sources Point Towards White iPhone 4 Launch April 27
Despite claims last week that the white iPhone 4 would go on sale April 20, there is now multiple sources claiming that the white iPhone 4 will finally go on sale this Wednesday, April 27. Both Mobili.no and iPhoneclub.nl have reported that internal memos from…
Apple Cloud-based Music Locker Ready "Pretty Soon"
A pair of reports today put the spotlight on Apple's plans to unveil a cloud-based music locker. Reuters initially reported that Apple had "completed work" on the long-rumoured cloud-based music service and is said to beating Google to the punch. Apple Inc has completed work…
Verizon Shifts 2.2 Million iPhones in First Quarter
Verizon has revealed that during its first fiscal quarter of 2011 the company activated 2.2 million CDMA iPhones. Verizon began selling the CDMA iPhone on February 3 to existing customers, expanding this to all a week later. Overall Verizon reported [PDF] increased earnings and revenue…
iMac Supplies Begin to Dwindle Ahead of Rumoured Refresh
Despite online stores and Apple retail stores reporting healthy supplies of iMacs a report from 9 to 5 Mac this week that multiple sources have said that iMac stock is showing as "constrained". The three sources are all reportedly from different countries have said that…
Notes of Interest From Q211 Conference Call
Today Apple held a live conference call with financial analysts to discuss the company's second fiscal quarter results for 2011 which it announced earlier . Present during the call was Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer and COO Tim Cook who is currently taking on Apple's day…
iPhone 5 September Release Speculation Mounts
Evidence is beginning to mount in favour of rumours about this years iPhone 5 release taking place in September rather than the previous June release. Reuters today is quoting three sources who reportedly have "direct knowledge of the company's supply chain" who say that Apple's…
Apple Reports $24.67 Billion in Revenue During Second Quarter 2011
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 first quarter which ended March 26, 2011. The Company posted revenue of $24.67 billion and net quarterly profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $13.50 billion and net…
Looking Ahead to Apple's Q2 2011 Fiscal Results
On Wednesday Apple will announce its second quarter of 2011 fiscal results at 4.30PM EST (9.30PM BST) and as always the eyes of Wall Street, analysts and bloggers will be firmly in Apple’s direction. Apple will also hold a conference call at 5PM EST (10PM…
Three Mobile Estimates White iPhone Coming April 20
Although the holding page has now been removed, UK carrier Three was for a period of time listing an earliest delivery date for the white iPhone as April 20, 2011. As spotted and fortunately screenshot by Recombu . After removal Three told Recombu "that the…
iTunes Update Offers Minor Bug Fixes
Apple has released a minor update to iTunes which offers a number of minor bug fixes related to syncing, video previews and overall stability. iTunes 10.2.2 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: Addresses an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when syncing an…
Apple release new build of Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview
Apple today released an update to it's forthcoming operating system, Mac OS X Lion's Developer Preview. The update, weighing a little under 1GB is provided via. Apple's built in Software Update application and updates the build from 11A419 to 11A430e. Update: We're still picking through…
It Gets Better
Apple employees have got together and produced a very moving video for the It Gets Better project which aims to help young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people deal with the tribulations of growing up. The project which has had messages of support from President…
Safari 5.0.5 Available, Security Update 2011-002
Apple has released a minor update to Safari pushing the browser to version 5.0.5. The company also released a security update package for both Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Leopard. Safari 5.0.5 which is available through Software Update or Apple's website and according to…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3.2, iOS 4.2.7 for Verizon iPhone
Apple has recently released iOS 4.3.2 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch and iPad. The CDMA iPhone 4 has also been updated to version iOS 4.2.7 , causing some curiosity as to why the Verizon iPhone remains on a separate software branch. The iOS…