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Apple Announces Sale of 100 Millionth iPod [Updated]
Apple announces 100 million iPods sold; via a 2-page spread in the Wall Street Journal | Monday April 9, 2007 Apple today announced via a press release that it has sold over 100 million iPods. “At this historic milestone, we want to thank music lovers…
Mac OS X Server Free with Mac Pro
Since the release of the new 8-Core Mac Pro, it appears that some European online stores; most notably the UK store are offering Mac OS X 10.4 Sever free with every new Mac Pro. UK online store showing Mac OS X Server as a free…
Further Apple TV Models, Updates?
AppleTVHacks.com has taken up some investigation into the layout of Apple's online store page for the Apple TV. The page appears to indicate multiple Apple TV products as opposed to a single one. On a similar note, LoopRumors reports that Apple is working on a…
Exclusive Processor in 8-Core Mac Pro
It has been revealed by Intel that the 3GHz Xeon processor used in the brand new 8-Core Mac Pro is an unannounced model. Bill Kircos commented for Intel; "We are indeed shipping a 3.0GHz Xeon version [and] expect to see faster gigahertz speeds for our…
Apple Discounts Cinema Displays [Updated - UK Price Drops]
Apple has today lowered prices of its Cinema Displays, the move comes at the same time as the release of the 8-Core Mac Pro. The following are the prices for Cinema Displays: 20-inch Display - $599 USD - £399 (-£130) 23-inch Display - $899 USD…
Apple Releases 8-Core Mac Pro
Apple has finally released the long-rumoured 8-Core Mac Pro . Apple describes the machine as; Meet the latest addition to the Mac Pro family: The world’s first 3.0GHz, 8-core Intel Xeon-based Mac Pro. Consider the bar officially raised. The officially specification on the new systems…
Leopard Coming in June?
Think Secret reports that reliable sources have stated that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is currently planned to be released at WWDC in mid-June. According to the site Leopard was scheduled for release towards the end of March but has been moved back. "Leopard is…
EU Price Probe into iTunes
The EU officially launched an investigation what the iTunes store charges users across Europe today. The move follows a complaint from a UK body called Which? that users have to pay more in the UK than other European countries. The commission believes that agreements between…
"Talk to you soon"
Apple has sent out emails to those who signed up to the mailing list on Apple's website . Talk to you soon - teaser email from Apple The email reads: Talk to you soon. Thanks for signing up. You'll be the first to hear the…
Jobs Answers Questions on DRM, The Beatles and iPod [Full Transcript]
AppleInsider provides a complete transcript of todays Q&A session that happened after the Apple and EMI press conference . After today's conference Steve Jobs and EMI Group CEO, Eric Nicoli fielded questions from journalists. Transcript courtesy of AppleInsider.com Q: When are The Beatles tracks going…
EMI Launches Superior Sounding, DRM Free Music on iTunes
In a press release EMI confirmed that it is launching new premium downloads for retail on a global basis, making all of its digital repertoire available at a much higher sound quality than existing downloads and free of digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. "Selling digital…
Coverage of EMI and Apple Press Event
Apple and EMI are currently holding a joint press conference in London. The event started at 1PM BST (8AM EST) and is said to discuss "an exciting new digital offering." It is widely expected that the event will involve EMI dropping DRM on select songs…
EMI and Apple Announcement - Dropping DRM
Yesterday it was reported that EMI and Apple will hold a joint announcement later today (1PM BST). At first it looked like it was an announcement that The Beatles would finally join the iTunes Store. It appears this is not the case, multiple sources are…
Video iPod Pricing Cut in UK
Apple UK has quietly lowered the prices on both video iPod models. The 30GB iPod in both black and white is now £179 down from £189, the 80GB also had the same treatment being reduced by £20 to £239. No other price drops were apparent…
Apple and EMI to Make Joint Announcement Monday?
BBC News reports that EMI is set to hold a media event this coming Monday, the article also notes that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been invited as special guest. The site speculates that the announcement will culminate in The Beatles coming to the iTunes…
In Brief: Apple TV Hacks Progress, Possible iPhone Launch Date
Apple TV Hacks Progress AppleTVHacks.net has published a tutorial on how to run Mac OS X on your Apple TV unit. Mac OS X running on an Apple TV A video of the hack and Mac OS X running is available on Google Video…
Apple Hints at Quad-Core Processors
Following last months slip up MacTechNews.de recently noted of another mistake on Apples behalf. Apple's Creative Suite 3 promo page showing hint at future Quad-Core processors On Apple's Creative Suite 3 promo page the company wrote: Every new Mac features powerful dual-core or quad-core Intel…
Airport Base Station Update 2007-001
Apple has released an update for both Mac ( 12.7MB ) and Windows ( 5.0MB ) updating the AirPort Utility, AirPort Disk Utility, AirPort Disk Agent and AirPort Admin Utility. The AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following…
iTunes Store Introduces "Complete My Album"
Apple has today introduced a new feature to the iTunes Store. The feature called "Complete My Album" allows customers to turn their individual tracks into a complete album at a reduced price by giving them a full 99 cent credit for every track they have…
New Version of Boot Camp Adds Vista Support
Apple has released a new version of Boot Camp for download. Boot Camp 1.2 brings multiple updates and enhancements as well as Windows Vista support. Support for Windows Vista (32-bit) Updated drivers, including but not limited to trackpad, AppleTime (synch), audio, graphics, modem, iSight camera…