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10.4.4 Development Update
AppleInsider has reported that it appears the development of Mac OS X 10.4.4 is winding down. The most recent release was sent to developers a few days ago and is said to be build number 8G22, the build weighs in at 52MB and fixes numerous…
HBO Digging for Deal With Apple
HBO CEO said today that the network is hoping to make a deal with Apple at some point to deliver its programming to the iPod, much like NBC. It appears Cingular have beaten Apple to the line as they have reported plans to send video…
Google Music
As reported a few months back Google has launched a new service which allows users to type in details of a song and receive back relevant results with links to online merchants. iTunes is listed as one of these online merchants, along with Real, Amazon…
Patent Filed for Real-Time Adaption to Changes in Display Configuration
On December 8 the US Patent and Trademark Office revealed that Apple had filed a patent titled “System for real-time adaptation to changes in display configuration.” The following is an abstract from the Patent Filing; "A hot-plugging capability for video devices is achieved by shifting…
Apple Settles up With Tiger Leaker
Apple today settled with the third man who leaked a pre-release copy of Mac OS X Tiger onto the internet in 2004. Apple have reached an agreement with David Schwartzstein who was a member of an Apple Developer group. Apple sued three men last December…
Apple Shares Drop 5%
As of publishing this Apple's share prices resides around $71.50, a drop of 4.64%. It looks like this sudden drop has occurred after an analyst said that Apple's share valuation was above fair value. The analysts downgraded Apple from "outperform" to "peer perform" and said…
MTV and Microsoft Music Store
The store is rumoured to be called 'Urge' and will feature both subscription based sales as well as individual song sales. Flexible song pricing is also expected. The services is expected to be heavily promoted across the MTV network and also be integrated into future…
Sugababes Live Gig at Regent Street Tomorrow
In continuation will Apple's 'Live from London' gigs, Sugababes will be playing live at the Regent Street Store tomorrow. The act will start at 9pm and space is said to be strictly limited and is allocated on a first come first served basis. For those…
Widescreen iBook?
Think Secret today reported that they have received rumour of a Intel iBook due in January that will feature a 13.3" WXGA screen supporting a resolution of 1280x720. In the past months its been rumoured that Apple will discontinue the 12" PowerBook, possibly in conjunction…
This month on World of Apple
The month ahead is very busy and we're sure you will all be excited and amazed by what we have in store. This month of course is the month that counts down to the biggest Mac Event of the year, Macworld San Francisco. For this…
First Pictures of Meadowhall Opening [Update 1]
Remember Nik from the Trafford Store opening? No I didn't think so, well this time he's at the front of the line and has snapped some pictures of already. The Store opened an hour ago so expect some more pictures to arrive within the next…
Wireless iPod
I know what you're thinking, what in an iPod isn't already wireless? Well its the headphones for those of you who were wondering. It appears that PortalPlayer, a semi-conductor manufacturer has plans to acquire a small company with a wireless technology portfolio and is quoted…
Want Delivery by December 24?
Apple has kindly posted a page that lists estimated delivery times of all their products. The chart should help those who often have trouble getting presents in time for Christmas. View it here.
Apple to Drop FireWire Support?
Mr O'Grady has once again shamed himself by posting a blog entry that claims FireWire will be completely removed from the future Intel iBooks. He also mentions that Intel PowerBooks will lose FireWire 400 but retain FireWire 800, not even a mention of adapters for…
Interview - Woz “I get the worst, worst software almost always from Apple”
John Stafford of the Cardinal Inquirer has recently spoke to Steve Wozniak, Co founder of our beloved Apple. The interview can be read here. This just looks like Woz letting Apple know that they can do better.
iTMS Europe hits 100 Million Milestone
Apple announced today that the iTunes Music Store has made 100 million downloads in Europe. "Congratulations to Ken Reist from Steenokkerzeel, Belgium, the 100 Millionth Song Grand Prize Winner. Ken purchased the 100 millionth download in Europe ? the album Die Zauberflöte by Mozart ?…
Mayer - “IBM decided not to take the G5 into the laptop”
A very interesting article has appeared containing an interview with Michel Mayer CEO of Freescale. The article finally offers proof that IBM decided to simply ditch the G5 and pushed Jobs over the edge thus making the switch to Intel. Read the article.
MacIntel’s to Appear June 6th
Contrary to reports by World of Apple, Think Secret and AppleInsider a Taiwanese source has claimed that no Intel machines will appear before June 2006 and has in fact hedged bets on an exact release date of June 6th.
Apple Store Meadowhall Opening This Saturday
As previously predicted by World of Apple , it has been confirmed that the Meadowhall Apple Store in Sheffield, UK will be opening on 10th December.
Apple Updates Video Offerings
Early Tuesday morning Apple updated its iTunes Music Store service to include more television shows from NBC, Sci Fi and USA, as before all content is available in the US only and for $1.99. Some of the programming from NBC consists of episodes and clips…