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T-Mobile Begins Selling Unlocked iPhones in Germany, Offers Free Unlocking
Following yesterdays court ruling , influenced by Vodafone, T-Mobile has today announced that it will begin selling an unlocked iPhone for €999 (US$1,477) immediately, as well as continuing to offer it for the discounted €399 (US$590) in combination with a two-year contract, the company said…
Apple Annual Finance Report Highlights
Apple has recently published its annual report for the 2007 financial year ( PDF ) to the end of September. The report reveals the company's concerns over new suppliers, component supply concerns, major retail expansion and rising rewards for executives. The report goes into detail…
T-Mobile Germany Forced to Break Exclusivity of iPhone
Europeans largest network provider Vodafone has today obtained a court order requiring rival T-Mobile to sell the iPhone without a contract. A Hamburg Court handed down the order to T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom stating that the court requires a response within two weeks. Deutsche…
In Brief: Two More UK Apple Stores
As the holiday season quickly closes in Apple is set to open two more Apple Stores in the UK in some of the largest and busiest shopping areas in the country. This coming weekend Apple will open an Apple Store situated in the Princesshay Centre…
In Brief: Mary J. Blige iPod Advert Debuts
Apple has debuted a new iPod + iTunes advert featuring musical artist Mary J. Blige. The ad is in the style of the long running iPod silhouette adverts. The advert which can be seen on Apple's website ( direct QuickTime link ) features Blige's newest…
Ready. Set. Shop. Apple Gears Up for Black Friday
Apple has sent out an email confirming its plans to take part in this years Black Friday sales on Friday November 23. The email reads: Shopping event is available only at the Apple Online Store on November 23 from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PST…
Speculation Points Towards 3G iPhone in May 2008
A report from the Spanish national newspaper El Pais claims that Apple will launch a 3G capable iPhone in May 2008. Citing a software developer called SevenClick , the mobile software developer claims that huge Spanish network Telefonica is expecting the 3G iPhone to make…
VW Touch-Screen Interface the Work of Apple?
VW touch-screen interface Earlier in the year we had a rumour that Apple and VW were working on the 'iCar'. It appears that this rumour is partially true; according to VW's design chief Walter de' Silva who has told Autoblog that starting next year "every…
Apple Address iMac Freezing Issue
Following Apple openly acknowledging the existence of the iMac Freezing issue which plagues users of the latest 20- and 24-inch iMac systems. Today, Apple released an update aimed solely at users of 20-inch and 24-inch aluminum iMac computers running ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics…
Apple Unveils First Leopard Update (10.5.1)
Mac OS X 10.5.1 in Software Update Following extensive testing over the last few weeks, Apple has finally released the first update to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The mighty 110MB update is recommended for all users of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The 10.5.1…
Apple Releases Final Cut Express 4 at $199
Apple today released Final Cut Express 4 , a significant upgrade to its powerful video editing software based on Apple’s award-winning Final Cut Pro 6, with a new low price of $199 (£129). Final Cut Express 4 adds support for the latest AVCHD cameras, allows…
Apple Releases Foray of Pro Application Updates
Pro Applications Update 2007-02 - 8.8MB Pro Application Update 2007-02 includes fixes to underlying frameworks and shared components for the updated Final Cut Studio 2 applications. Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2 - 70MB Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2 addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues and improves overall…
Security Update 2007-008 for OS X 10.3.9 Client and Server
Security Update 2007-008 (10.3.9 Client) - 49MB Security Update 2007-008 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components: AppleRAID bind CoreFoundation Flash Player Plug-in Foundation Security Update 2007-008 (10.3.9 Server) - 63.4MB Security Update 2007-008 is recommended for all users…
Update: iPhoto 7.1.1
iPhoto 7.1.1 - 9.3MB This update supports compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
Apple Release Mac OS X 10.4.11
After much rumour Apple has finally released an update for Mac OS X Tiger, the update labelled OS X 10.4.11 weighs in at around 67MB. Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update (PPC) - 180.8MB Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update (Intel) - 128MB Mac OS X…
Zeppelin Reaches iTunes Store
One of the worlds leading rock bands, Led Zeppelin have had their entire catalogue published on the iTunes Store. Apple is yet to release a press statement regarding this breakthrough release on iTunes but the following blurb is available on the Led Zeppelin iTunes page…
Apple Continues Testing of Mac OS X 10.5.1
In just under a week since Apple last seeded Mac OS X 10.5.1, another build of the first update to Mac OS X Leopard has reached developers hands for testing. The latest build labelled 9B16 has "no known issues" in its current state, a note…
Ultra-Portable Mac at Macworld Expo 2008 in January?
AppleInsider is reporting that Macworld Expo 2008 in San Francisco will be when Apple unleashes its long-rumoured ultra-portable Mac. The notoriously accurate rumour site describes the 13-inch aluminium sub-notebook at 50-percent light and strikingly similar in appearance to the current 15-inch MacBook Pro. THe unit…
O2: iPhone 'the fastest selling device we have ever seen'
Talking to the The Times Online today , Peter Erskine, chief executive of Telefonica's 02 Europe said that the iPhone "has been the fastest-selling device we have ever seen." "The phone had sold 'in the tens of thousands' since its launch on Friday," he said…
Three New 'Get a Mac' Adverts; Podium, Boxer and PR
Apple has posted three new 'Get a Mac' adverts. The first advert called 'Podium' shows PC trying to campaign users into thinking that Vista is a good investment but admits himself that he downgraded to XP. The second which is labelled 'Boxer' shows PC trying…