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Apple Releases Minor iTunes Update, Java for Mac OS X
Apple has released a second update to iTunes in less than a week after the company released iTunes 10.2 to support the upcoming iOS 4.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iTunes 10.2.1 is available for both Mac and Windows and lists the same release…
Apple Issues Seventh Build of Mac OS X 10.6.7
Apple has today given developers access to the seventh build of Mac OS X 10.6.7. The latest build labelled 10J868 (an increase of just two build numbers) comes a lengthy two weeks after the release of the sixth build. The new build which is a…
'Joint Venture' Support Service Debuts
As expected by rumours earlier this week Apple has debuted its Joint Venture extended service plan for businesses. Joint Venture costs $499 (£379) and offers support on up to 5 machines. On the Joint Venture website Apple outlines three main areas where it will assist…
Apple Releases iOS 4.3 GM to Developers
Following yesterday's announcement that iOS 4.3 will be available to download by all on March 11, the company has today released the Golden Master build to registered iOS developers. The GM build of iOS 4.3 carries the number 8F190. Included in the first beta was…
Apple Posts Video of iPad 2 Media Event
Apple has posted a streaming video of today's media event which saw the unveiling of iPad 2 and iOS 4.3. The stream which is available on Apple's website is also available as a download from Apple's Keynote Podcast . Today's announcements include: iPad 2 shipping…
Apple Releases iTunes 10.2 Bringing iOS 4.3 Support
Apple has today released iTunes 10.2 which brings iOS 4.3 compatibility and improved Home Sharing. iOS 4.3 is due to be released on March 11 alongside the iPad 2 . Apple lists the following improvements in iTunes 10.2: Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod…
iMovie and Garageband Unveiled for iPad
During today’s iPad 2 event Apple took the opportunity to unveil two new Apps that will be available later this month. iMovie and Garageband will be available on March 11 alongside the iPad 2 and they will both be priced at $4.99.
iOS 4.3 Available March 11
To coincide with the release of the iPad 2 in the US Apple will also make iOS 4.3 available for download on March 11. iOS 4.3 which has been in developer testing since early January will include faster Safari mobile browsing performance with the Nitro…
Apple Introduces Dramatically Thinner iPad 2
Steve Jobs today took to the stage in San Francisco today and introduced the iPad 2 which features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad.
Coverage of Apple's March 2 Media Event
Today Apple will host an event in San Francisco for members of the media to unveil what is predicted to be a refreshed iPad . The event will also be simulcast to a European audience who will be at the BBC Television Centre in London…
Last Minute iPad 2 Mockups Surface
With just over an hour to go until Apple’s event kicks off today, a detailed selection of iPad 2 mockups has appeared on a Chinese website.
Rumour Roundup: Apple’s March 2 Special Event
Tomorrow’s special event is widely expected to see the unveiling of the second-generation iPad, but what can we expect from "iPad 2" and will Apple unveil anything else alongside it? Read on for a complete roundup of rumours related to Apple’s March 2 Media Event.
Jobs Considering Attending Tomorrow's Event
A pair of reports have been published today that suggest Apple CEO who is currently on an official media leave from the company is considering attending Apple's media event being held in San Francisco tomorrow. The first report from Italian site setteB.IT says that Steve…
Apple Rumoured to Launch Revamped MobileMe at Media Event
Tomorrow Apple will host an event for select members of the media and is widely expected to unveil a new iPad. Alongside this Cult of Mac speculates that Apple could also reveal a cloud-based MobileMe service.
Apple Execs Discuss iPhone Market Expansion
Last week Apple executives Tim Cook, Peter Oppenheimer and Eddy Cue sat down with Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi to discuss the direction of Apple and its products.
Apple Set to Roll Out 'Joint Venture' Support Service
Over the weekend Apple held “secret” meetings with retail employees aimed at educating them on an upcoming support product aimed at providing priority technical support to small businesses.
UK Government Blocked Steve Jobs Honorary Knighthood
It has been revealed in the The Telegraph today that the previous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown blocked Steve Jobs from receiving an honorary knighthood. Mr Brown reportedly refused the request because Jobs refused to speak at the Labour Party Conference.
Ive Rumoured to be Moving Back to UK
It has been reported in The Sunday Times that Apple's lead designer commonly associated with the design of the original iMac, iPod and iPhone is looking to move back to the UK and leave Apple. Jonathan Ive who is officially Apple's Senior Vice President of…
Apple Discontinues MobileMe Retail Boxes
Apple has today reportedly notified resellers that it has discontinued MobileMe retail boxes, marking a move to entirely digital sales. Apple has also removed boxed copies of MobileMe from sale on its online store.
A Look at Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview
Today Apple gave developers a preview of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. The 3.6GB download is done through the Mac App Store after receiving an individual redemption code. The preview is labelled build 11A390 and is presumably very close to the finished product.