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Google to Supply Content for iTV?
Reports around the Internet today point towards plans for Google to supply video for Apple's iTV. Is it possible that when iTV ships next year, you may also be able to choose a menu item called Google Video, and then zip through the best of…
MacBook Pro Update at Photokina?
MacShrine and MacOSXRumors both believe that Apple will release an update to it's MacBook Pro line-up at Photokina later this month. According to MacShrine Apple will upgrade the MacBook Pro's to include 2.33 and 2.16GHz Merom processors. No other details are supplied.
Boot Camp Update Released
Apple today released an update to Boot Camp. The update pushes Boot Camp to version 1.1.1 and mainly offers support for newer Intel Macs. Boot Camp 1.1.1 update addresses: Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes Ability to…
Details of Apple Phone Revealed?
Mac Rumors offers preview of Apple Phone (artist rendition) Mac Rumors is reporting that a reliable source has provided details of prototypes of the Apple Phone. The description points towards a look similar to that of the iPod with the preservation of the click wheel…
Apple Unveils New Retail Store Feature
At an investment conference held in San Francisco on Wednesday, senior vice-president of retail, Ron Johnson told attendees that Apple will introduce a new design feature at a retail store later in the month. The new feature draws from the Fifth Avenue Store but Johnson…
Steve Jobs Speaks on CNBC
Steve Jobs spoke to CNBC yesterday after his media keynote. The video goes into some interesting insights with Jobs putting straight all the criticising around the Stock Options investigation and the rate of iPod sales. Watch it after the jump...
Firmware Update for 5G iPod Released
Apple today released a firmware update for it's 5G iPod. The update adds support for games downloaded from the iTunes Store, as well as the widely requested gapless playback. Whilst scrolling through song listings letters will display showing you where you are in the list…
Front Row, Compressor and Qmaster Updated
Going along with today's announcements Apple has released updates for Front Row, Compressor and Qmaster via Software Update. Front Row 1.3 - 5.2MB Provides for improved iTunes compatibility. Owners of Macs that support Front Row can update via their Software Update utility in Mac OS…
Three New UK Apple Stores Confirmed
Pascal Cagni, Apple's European vice-president has confirmed that three more store will be opened in the UK before the years end. Although Cagni did not speak of any specific stores it can be assumed that the three stores are WestQuay (Southampton), Arndale Centre (Manchester) and…
Apple Posts ‘Showtime Event’ QuickTime Stream
Apple has posted a QuickTime Stream of today's 'Showtime' Event on their website. Users wishing to watch the event in it's entirety can watch it via the link below: http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/sep_2006/event/index.html QuickTime 7 or above is required for this stream.
Apple Updates iTunes Store & Adds Movies, more..
iTunes Store: Movies Page Apple today updated their iTunes Store with a nice new facelift and some very nice features. Name Change The first change is regarding the name - the iTunes Music Store is now just referred to as the 'iTunes Store.' Clearly with…
Apple Announces Presence of iTV [Updated with Images]
Apple's media centre iTV Apple has made a move which has shocked many by announcing a product ahead of official release. The product has no official name nor release date but some details were available. The product which is codenamed iTV is a media centre…
Apple Introduces iTunes 7
iTunes 7 with Cover Flow At today's media event Apple announced an update to its popular music jukebox software. Of note the iTunes Music Store has been renamed to iTunes Store to coincide with the addition of sales of movies. The following changes are present…
Apple Updates Fifth Generation iPod
Apple's 5G iPod: Now Updated Whilst updating their iPod Shuffle and nano ranges, Apple also today updated the full-sized iPod (5G) product line. All new iPods now feature the following: Gapless Playback A 60% Brighter Screen Longer Battery Life (details below) Ability to play back…
Apple Updates iPod nano Range
The new iPod nano Apple today released their 'second generation' iPod nano music player. Along with the introduction of multiple colours, Apple also bumped the memory sizes up to 2Gb, 4Gb and 8Gb. All models now feature 24-hour battery life, and a screen that is…
Apple Unveils New iPod Shuffle
Apple's new iPod Shuffle music player Amongst other news, Apple today updated their popular iPod Shuffle music player. The new iPod Shuffle (above), is available in one universal size (1 Gigabyte) and can hold up to 240 songs. Its enclosure is made entirely of aluminium…
Unconfirmed Schedule of Today’s Event Posted
TUAW has posted a detailed agenda of what they say will happen at today's media event, set to be begin in less than three hours. "...Let's just say I have been informed by a little reliable birdy about Tomorrow's event. The line-up will follow this…
iTunes Music Store Unavailable Says ‘It’s Showtime’
The iTunes Music Store around the world has been down for at least an hour, the UK store is simply saying it is unavailable while the US store is displaying a message; It's Showtime The iTunes Store is being updated It's Showtime - iTunes Music…
In Brief: Major Studios Unlikely to Join iTunes Movie Store, Biggest Event in Recent History Expected
Event Expected to be a "Blockbuster" It is being reported that today's media event to be held at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco will be the largest in recent years from Apple. The event is being dubbed a "blockbuster". It is expected that…
It’s Showtime
Tomorrow Steve Jobs will present a live keynote from the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco which will be streamed via satellite to locations around the world. iPod poster at Yerba Buena Center (Image courtesy of Engadget) World of Apple will not be providing live…