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Apple Updates MacBook
As rumoured earlier today Apple has released an updated MacBook, unlike the rumours only three models remain in the line-up. Apple today updated its MacBook consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. The…
Apple to Integrate 3G Connectivity Modules into Notebooks?
AppleInsider claims that an unproven yet credible source has told the publication that Apple intends to produce a Mac notebook with a build in 3G wireless module. Although multiple PC manufacturers already implement 3G wireless modules into their laptops, AppleInsider believes that Apple could break…
Five New MacBook Models Today?
Both Think Secret and MacRumors are reporting that Apple will inroduce five new MacBook configurations later today. Neither was able to offer any details on the update in particular why the number of models has increased from three to five. Think Secret was keen to…
Jonathan Ive Recieves Honour from London University
Apple's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, Jonathan Ive has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of the Arts, London. The ceremony was held at the Banqueting House on Whitehall in London, although Ive wasn't present a video of his acceptance was shown…
AT&T States that Pre-Sales of the iPhone Will Not be Allowed
Boy Genius report publishes some pre-launch channel communication directly from within AT&T. According to the document AT&T will soon begin to train staffers with web based training, workbooks and iPhone product overviews. The document also notes the following: "iPhone will be available sometime in June…
In Brief: T-Mobile to Get Europe iPhone Contract?
It is being reported that iPhone carrier in Europe is most likely to be T-Mobile. It has been suggested in the past that Vodafone would win but the carrier has publicly denied this. Other carriers such as O2 and Orange have reportedly failed in the…
Stan Sigman Hands Out iPhone
TUAW reports that AT&T CEO Stan Sigman has presented West Texas A&M's President, Dr. J. Patrick O'Brien with what he claims to be "the first iPhone in Texas." The iPhone was reportedly presented during Sigman's commencement speech at the University. Dr. O'Brien reportedly held the…
Jobs Discusses Product Strategies
During last weeks annual shareholders meeting Steve Jobs was questioned on the future of current Apple products and what's planned in the future. A brief overview was offered immediately after the meeting but now more details have been revealed. When question on Apple's mobile phone…
MacBook Ultra-Portable, MacBook Line Updates
AppleInsider contradicts with Think Secret's report that MacBook updates will recieve an update to the Santa Rosa platform. AppleInsider believes that the 13-inch MacBook will not be updated until later in the year, right now only the MacBook Pro will receive an update to Santa…
MacBook and MacBook Pro Updates Imminent
Think Secret is reporting that updates to the MacBook Pro and MacBook computers could come as early as next Tuesday. The report states that the MacBook Pro update will be based on Intel's recently launched Santa Rosa platform. Sources familiar with the update state that…
In Brief: Beatles and iTunes Deal 'Virtually Settled'
Beatles and iTunes Deal 'Virtually Settled' Paul McCartney has told Billboard in an exclusive interview that will be published tomorrow that a deal to finally make the Beatles catalog available for sale online is "virtually settled." The deal had been held up by a trademark…
In Brief: Two Further UK Apple Stores [Updated]
It has only been a few days since Apple confirmed that it will open stores in Devon and Exeter, but Apple UK has now confirmed that it will open a further two stores, one in The Oracle Mall Reading and the other at the Lakeside…
Notes on Apple's Shareholder Meeting
CNBC offers a report on tonight's annual shareholder meeting, the meeting was short on news but turned into a bit of a grilling during the shareholder question-and-answer session. As Apple stocks continues to trade above $100 one shareholder asked how Apple would decide when the…
Apple Set to Hold Shareholder Meeting Later Today
Apple will hold its annual shareholder meeting tonight, at the meeting it likely that ongoing stock options investigations are going to cause anxiety as all severn board members are up for re-election. As a protest against the companies stock options problems some investors are recommending…
Apple Faces Uphill Battle Against Burst.com
It appears that Apple Inc. will face an uphill battle in its patent litigation with Burst.com. The court has issued a Markman Hearing which seems to side largely with the defendant, Burst.com. The Memorandum was made in a pre-trial hearing, it aims to allow the…
Pro Application Support Update Aides Reliability
Apple has released Pro Application Support 4.0 which helps to improve 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…
MacBook Pro Rumours in Light of Santa Rosa Launch
Intel on Wednesday formally released its long awaited "Santa Rosa" platform, the platform offers faster Core 2 Duo processors and chipsets, improved graphics, stronger wireless signals, and increased battery life. In the light of the release multiple PC manufacturers have begun releasing Santa Rosa based…
Apple Confident iPhone Will Ship on Time
Ben Reitzes analyst for UBS have recently had a meeting with multiple Apple execs to discuss future prospects for Apple and to cover topics ranging from component cost environment, new Mac computers and the iPhone. In attendance with the UBS analyst were the following Apple…
Apple Confirms Plans for Future UK Apple Stores
Apple UK has officially confirmed plans to open a further 5 Apple Stores across the UK. It had already been hinted that Apple would open four stores in Brighton, Glasgow, Milton Keynes and Solihull but today Apple confirmed that it will also open a store…
Three New 'Get a Mac' Adverts
Apple has posted three new "Get a Mac" adverts which have all begun airing on US networks over the last few days. Get a Mac advert called Choose a Vista The new ads are called, "Genius" where Mac shows off the Genius Bar service available…