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MacBook Pro With LED Display at WWDC?
ThinkSecret is reporting that Apple has placed an order for 15.4-inch LED backlit displays with Asian manufacturers. Sources tell ThinkSecret that the news would make the availability of a new MacBook Pro very plausible around WWDC which starts June 11. According to the report Apple…
AT&T Displays for iPhones
The Boy Genius Report posts an article discussing iPhone display cases that will be used in AT&T stores. The site which states that the information is from a reliable source notes that the display cases require some stores to be rewired as the cases require…
Unpublished Get a Mac Advert Hits Internet
An astute TUAW reader has spotted a new 'Get a Mac' advert running on a website and has uploaded the recording to YouTube. The new advert which can be seen below features PC attempting to go and search for new drivers since he has upgraded…
iPod Update Coming Tomorrow?
Think Secret is reporting that an unconfirmed tip points towards the possibility of an iPod update as early as Tuesday 8th May. The source says that Apple will show off a brand new touch-screen iPod but not ship the device until June when the iPhone…
In Brief: Preperations for iPhone Training, AT&T Blocking Out June/July
Preperations for iPhone Training MacRumors is reporting that training for individuals related to the iPhone will begin on May 30th and continue through to June 20th. The site points to after June the 20th for a launch date. Meanwhile the report goes on to say…
In Brief: Apple Most Innovative Company, Jobs Highly Compensated CEO in America
Apple Most Innovative Company BusinessWeek have compiled a list of the 50 most innovative companies in the world. For the third year in the row Apple has won the titled of the most innovative company in the world. As our first-place innovator for the third…
Apple to Purchase 500 million Samsung NAND chips
Samsung and Apple are reportedly in talks regarding a volume purchase of NAND flash chips that will be used in iPods and iPhones from June to December 2007. Sources have told Digitimes that Apple is asking for 400-500 million 4Gbit NAND flash chips from Samsung…
In Brief: New iMacs at WWDC?
LOOPRumors is reporting that Apple "may be" planning to introduce new iMacs at WWDC in June. LOOPRumors have previously speculated on black iMac models. The new machines to be released at WWDC are said to be significantly slimmer, be faster and have larger displays. The…
Jobs Seeks Greener Apple
Steve Jobs has released an open letter to customers, shareholders and employees. In the statement Steve Jobs admitted that Apple was failing its environmental policy and then outlined a timetable for the removal of toxic chemicals from the companies products. "Apple has been criticized by…
Apple Updates Site to Reflect New Support Services
Personal Shopping As rumoured earlier this week Apple has updated its online website to to reflect the new ProCare, One to One and Personal Shopping services. ProCare - $99 per year ProCare membership starts with a complete setup of your Mac. Then stay up and…
Apple Re-Releases Security Update 2007-004
Apple has re-released Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 for 10.4 Server and 10.3.9 clients. Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (10.3.9 Client) Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (PPC) Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 (Universal) Apple describes the update as follows:- Security Update 2007-004 is recommended for all users and improves…
AirPort Extreme Software Update Improves Compatability
Apple has released a software update for AirPort Extreme. The update which is 3MB in size is described as follows:- This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes compatibility updates for certain third-party access points configured to use WPA or WPA2 security.
Apple Releases Minor QuickTime Update
Apple has just released a point update to QuickTime 7, the update is said to fix numerous bugs but also addresses a critical security issue. The update is 43.6MB (Mac) in size and is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users of both Windows and Mac…
Steve Jobs to Present WWDC 2007 Keynote
Apple today confirmed via press release that Apple CEO, Steve Jobs will present the keynote presentation at WWDC 2007 on June 11. The presentation will take place at 10.00am at Moscone West in San Francisco. Apple also confirmed in the press release that attendees will…
ProCare to Split into Two Paid Services
Multiple Apple rumour sites are stating that Apple is due to split its current ProCare service into two separate services, effectively doubling the cost of the current service. The current service costs $99 per year offers the ability to book Genius Bar appointments up to…
Apple Confirms Third NYC Store, 14th Store Planned for UK
Apple Confirms Third NYC Store Rendering of building that Apple will use as retail space on the corner of 14th Street and 9th Avenue, New York City During Wednesdays second-quarter financial results conference call Peter Oppenheimer confirmed that Apple is planned to open a third…
Battery Update 1.2 for MacBooks and MacBook Pros
Apple has released a Battery Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, the update is said to provide improved battery functionality. The update affects most Intel-based notebooks, including: MacBook MacBook (Late 2006) MacBook Pro (15-inch) MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy) MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo)…
In Brief: Apple VP Confirms Movies for Europe This Year, Apple Gearing Up for DRM-Free
Apple VP Confirms Movies for Europe This Year According to a report by Macworld.co.uk Apple plans to make movies available through iTunes by the end of the year. "Apple plans to offer films for sale through iTunes before the end of the year, a senior…
Apple Encouraged to Become Leader in Safe Materials
A letter to Apple shareholders from Vice President of Trillium Asset Management asks for Apple and its shareholders to consider "adopting a policy of becoming a leader in the use of safe materials, by eliminating persistent and bioaccumulative toxic chemicals." The full letter can be…
Apple CEO Says Subscription Service Unlikely
A report from Reuters has indicated that Apple is unlikely to bow to recent calls from the music industry to introduce a subscription based service. In an interview Reuters spoke to Apple CEO, Steve Jobs regarding music based subscription services. "'Never say never, but customers…