Archive: 2011 — page 6
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Rumours Suggest NFC Payments Heading to Apple Stores
It is being reported today that Apple could begin making use of NFC payments in its brick and mortar stores. The rumour from Boy Genius Report cites “multiple Apple sources” who outline a number of changes that have occurred in retail stores recently.
Apple Pens May 22 for US Retail Meeting
Both MacStories and Boy Genius Report have written today that Apple will be holding a series of meetings on Sunday, May 22 for its US retail staff.
Videos Demo Latest Lion Update
A number of videos have surfaced that demo just a couple of the changes made in the latest Developer Preview of Mac OS X Lion which was released towards the tail end of last week. The update which brings Lion onto its third developer preview…
'iPhone 4S' Pinned for September Release, Adjusted Camera Revealed
The next generation iPhone is rumoured to arrive in September of this year and be dubbed 'iPhone 4S' if one report from an analyst is to be believed. The report from Jeffries & Co. analyst Peter Misek does cover some already well rumoured information but…
First Build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 Released
Apple has given developers access to the first build of Mac OS X 10.6.8, the release which is labelled build 10K521 comes two months after Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.7 to the public. Apple includes the following notes with this build of Mac OS…
Third Update Available for Mac OS X Lion
Apple has made Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 3 available to registered Mac developers. The update which is delivered to those who already have Lion installed is available through Software Update as a 1.07GB download. Developer Preview 3 reportedly contains a number of visual…
Apple Releases Apple TV 4.2.2 Update
Apple has today released software version 4.2.2 for the second-generation Apple TV, the update effectively moves the Apple TV up to iOS 4.3 and carries a build number of 8F305. In a support note Apple lists the following changes in the update: Audio: Addresses an…
Lion to Bring 450Mbps WiFi to Newer Macs
As detailed by AppleInsider Mac OS X 10.7 Lion includes the ability to unlock 450Mbps 802.11n wireless networking in Apple's latest Thunderbolt equipped Macs. The technology depends on Macs being equipped with three send and receive antennas, a feature that Apple's latest MacBook Pro and…
Apple Goes in Front of US Senate Regarding Mobile Privacy
Yesterday Google and Apple were both in front of US Senate commitee to answer questions on the "Locationgate" controversy. The hearing which is titled “Protecting Mobile Privacy: Your Smartphones, Tablets, Cell Phones and Your Privacy” saw Guy L. "Bud" Tribble Apple's Vice President of Software…
Morgan Stanley Analyst Meets Top Apple Execs
Katy Huberty of chief Apple analyst for Morgan Stanley last week paid a visit to Apple to speak with three top executives. The meeting between Huberty and Apple executives Peter Oppenheimer, Ron Johnson and Eddy Cue reportedly contained no company secrets but did leave Huberty…
Apple Gives Developers iOS 4.3 Webkit Source Code
Following a number of complaints about Apple's seeming unwillingness to release the source code for Webkit in iOS 4.3 Apple has finally given developers access. Last week, Harald Welte called out Apple for not offering the include LGPL licensed code to developers on its website…
Apple Climbs to No. 35 in Fortune 500
Last week it was revealed that Apple has shot up the Fortune 500 to now be placed at position 35. The rankings which are based on revenue over the previous fiscal year—ending September 2010 for Apple—put Apple up 21 places from its 2009 position. The…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3.3
Apple has today released iOS 4.3.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The minor iOS update delivers iPod bug fixes and addresses battery life issues. Most notably the update also changes how iPhone and iPads store location information. As outlined in Apple's question and answer…
Apple Updates iMac with Thunderbolt, Up to 70-percent Faster Processors
Apple has today updated its line of iMac desktop computers, the major update brings the iMacs in line with the February update to MacBook Pros . The new iMac includes new Thunderbolt connectivity, next generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics and a FaceTime HD camera…
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…