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In Brief: iTunes 7.3.2 Released
Apple has released an update for iTunes this evening for both Mac and Windows. iTunes 7.3.2 for Mac iTunes 7.3.2 for Windows iTunes 7.3.2 provides bug fixes to improve stability and performance.
In Brief: Apple's 5.5G iPods Receive Price Cut at Some Retailers
It appears that over the last day or so a few major online retailers have cut the price of the 5.5G iPod. Currently you can get a 30GB or 80GB iPod for about $20 off at Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City and J&R online stores…
Apple Slides on Analyst Comment, Recovers Slowly
As the markets opened on Tuesday morning Apple stock began taking a hard hit. AAPL stock slipped over $5.00 or 3.5 percent after TheStreet.com reported on a research note from Miller Tabak which purportedly said that Apple has cut the production number of iPhones from…
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.4.11
Following this mornings note about Apple potentially releasing another update to Mac OS X 10.4, developers are reporting that seeds of Mac OS X 10.4.11 have shown up on ADC. The two builds for Intel (8S2138) and PPC (8S138) have been released and they are…
Eminen Files Lawsuit Against Apple
Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style have filed a lawsuit claiming Infringement of Copyright against Apple. The case was filed on Monday morning in the U.S. District Court in Detroit. In their complaint filed Monday, Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated LLC, allege that although…
In Brief: Mac OS X 10.4.11 Being Developed?
Think Secret ( and AppleInsider ) notes that Apple will very likely release another update to Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4) before the release of Leopard in late October. Details of Mac OS X 10.4.11 are currently few and far between as testing is yet…
Apple to Host Event Next Tuesday
AppleInsider reports that Apple's press department have been phoning round journalists inviting them to a media event next Tuesday, August 7th. The site reports that unlike past events in which Apple sent out email invitations, this time the company just phoned around inviting select members…
Updates: Security Update 2007-007, iPhone 1.0.1, Safari 3.0.3
Apple has released a plethora of updates this evening, including the first update for the iPhone. Security Update 2007-007 Apple has released Security Update 2007-007 for the following operating systems: 10.3.9 Client 10.3.9 Server 10.4.10 PPC Client 10.4.10 PPC Server 10.4.10 Universal Client 10.4.10 Universal…
Airport Extreme Update for Select Intel Macs
Apple has released Airport Extreme Update 2007-004 for Intel-based Macbook's, MacBook Pro's and Mac mini's. The update which weighs in at under 1MB is limited in its description. This update is recommended for all Intel-based MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini computers and improves the…
iTunes Store Passes 3 Billion Mark
Apple's iTunes Store has announced today that it has sold over 3 billion songs worldwide. iTunes Store song sales graph | Courtesy Mac Rumors iTunes is the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store featuring a catalog of over five million songs, 550…
In Brief: Apple Hints at Keynote '08?
Mac Rumors reports that Apple's Start Page briefly mentioned Keynote '08. Keynote '08 reference appears on Apple start page Unless the mistake was simply a typo then it may suggest that Apple intends to skip the iWork and iLife '07 generation and opt for '08…
EA Unleashes Sim Pool for 5G iPod
Earlier in the month EA delivered Sims bowling for the 5G iPod, not the games company has released Sims Pool. Run the table -- on your iPod! Create and customize a Sim, select a game mode, and enter the pool hall for exciting action. Play…
Updates: Pro Application Support, Bonjour for Windows
Pro Application Support 4.0.1 - 7.6MB This update improves general user interface reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Final Cut Express HD, Soundtrack, Logic Pro and…
Steve Jobs Comes in at #3 on Influential Leaders List
The USA Today has published a list of the top 25 most influential business leaders. The US publication writes: "These leaders — with products ranging from coffee to microprocessors — are the 25 most influential business leaders of the past 25 years, as ranked by…
Hidden Widgets Turn up on iPhone
References to a few widgets and a potential application have turned up on the iPhone. Preference files for widgets on iPhone | Courtesy iPhoneology Many people have been rummaging through the iPhone's file system and have begun to notice these files. The phone appears to…
Apple Reportedly Loses Energy Star Blessing [Update: Or Not?]
Although not confirmed by any official sources, multiple sites are reporting that a change in Energy Stars conditions could affect Apple's current line-up of computers. Energy Stars new conditions came into effect on July 20, the conditions aim to encourage use of more efficient power…
New iMac Keyboard Revealed?
Engadget has posted a collection of pictures purported to the new rumoured keyboard that will accompany the new iMac. Enagadget believes that these images are the real deal. Rumours were started earlier this month about a new keyboard accompanying the new iMac, although the original…
In Brief: New Leopard Seed in Wild, Apple Entices ADC Members to Leopard Starter Kit
New Leopard Seed in Wild Yesterday Apple released a new seed of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard available to ADC members via its ADC portal. The newest seed (9A499) is said to be very unstable but noticeably snappy compared to the previous build (9A466). The…
In Brief: Computer Warehouse Brings First iPhone to UK
Avid World of Apple reader Peter Neal has emailed us to let us know that Computer Warehouse based in Brentford has an iPhone on display for all to see. Details are very slim on how the iPhone is operating and how many models they have…
iPod 6G in View
Think Secret reports that Apple is set to release a brand new version of its full-size iPod towards the front end of August. The iPod is said not to include a touch-screen nor any form of OS X. Apple has instead shaved off some height…