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Apple Releases Fifth Build of Mac OS X 10.6.5
Earlier this week Apple released to developers the fifth build of Mac OS X 10.6.5. The release comes just a couple of weeks after the previous release of Mac OS X 10.6.5. The current version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard was released in mid-June…
Apple Unveils AirPrint for Printing from iOS Devices
Alongside the release of the first beta of iOS 4.2 Apple has also announced AirPrint for wireless printing from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. AirPrint automatically finds printers on local networks and can print text, photos and graphics to them wirelessly over Wi-Fi without the…
Apple Begins Developer Testing of iOS 4.2 for iPhone and iPad
Today Apple gave iOS developers access to the first beta of iOS 4.2. iOS 4.2 will be the first version of iOS 4 for the iPad and will bring all the major enhancements such as folders, multitasking and Game Center. Early in September Apple announced…
Wi-Fi iPad Coming to China September 17
Apple has today announced that the Wi-Fi only iPad will be available in China on September 17. Apple also said that the iPad will be available in "many more countries later this year". iPad Wi-Fi models will be available from Apple Retail Stores, and select…
Apple Updates iMovie, iDisk and Find My iPhone Apps
Over the last few days Apple has released a flurry of iPhone and iPad app updates mainly offering enhancements and compatibility with new hardware. iMovie 1.1 Compatible with iPod touch (4th generation). Ability to split video clips. Automatic music looping when video extends beyond music…
Apple Reviews App Store Review Guidelines, Allows Third Party Dev Tools
Apple has today announced that it will no longer ban the use of third party developer tools for iOS apps. As long as the app does not download any code the relaxing of the rules will allow apps to be created using Adobe Flash and…
iPad is Musical, Latest iPad Advert Begins Airing
Apple has begun airing another advert as part of the "iPad is..." campaign which began running in mid-August. The previous advert dubbed "iPad is Delicious" offered an insight to numerous apps available for the iPad. The new advert which began airing today is called "iPad…
Apple Releases iOS 4.1
Apple has on schedule released iOS 4.1 for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and second and third generation iPod touch. The update carries the build number 8B117 which is the same build delivered to developers last week . Apple has a page detailing all the…
Minor Safari 5 Update Available
Apple has today released a minor software update to Safari which addresses compatibility and security issues. Safari 5.0.2 fixes the following issues according to Apple: Fixes an issue that could prevent users from submitting web forms Fixes an issue that could cause web content to…
Apple Releases Fourth Build of Mac OS X 10.6.5
Apple has today released to developers the fourth build of Mac OS X 10.6.5. The release comes just four days after the previous release of Mac OS X 10.6.5. Such short successions of builds has in the past indicated that the update is close to…
Thoughts on Apple's Foray into Social Networking
Social networks are king in 2010 and Apple is the latest company to jump on the bandwagon with Ping. Announced yesterday during Apple's annual iPod event the Ping social network was described by Steve Jobs as "a new music orientated social network". But with Apple's…
Apple Details iOS 4.2 for iPad, Developers Receive 4.1 GM
Apple has unveiled a webpage dedicated to iOS 4.2 for the iPad. During today's keynote presentation Steve Jobs said that iOS 4.2 will be the first version of iOS 4 to run on iPad and will be available in November . The page discusses the…
Observations Following Apple's iPod, iTunes and Apple TV Announcements
Today Apple announced a flurry of new and updated products, for details on each of Apple's announcements see the relevant articles: Apple Introduces All New iPod Shuffle Apple Shows Off All New iPod Nano With Multi-Touch Apple Releases Second Generation Apple TV Apple Revamps iPod…
iOS 4.1 Release Set for September 8, 4.2 Coming November
During today's keynote presentation Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch will be available next week. The date of September 8 is clearly visible on Apple's Spanish website which would indicate that the release is set for a…
iTunes 10 Now Available with Ping
Apple has today made available a whole new version of iTunes. iTunes 10 includes Ping, a new music-oriented social network for following your favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading. iTunes Ping lets you post your thoughts…
Apple Revamps iPod touch Now Featuring FaceTime
Alongside refreshes of the iPod nano and shuffle Apple also updated the flagship iPod touch. The iPod touch now features a whole new look and includes the high-resolution Retina Display, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center. The iPod touch now features…
Apple Releases Second Generation Apple TV
Apple has today announced the first major refresh to the Apple TV in four years. The new Apple TV is just a fourth of the size of the original and is available for just $99 (£99). Apple TV users can choose from the largest online…
Apple Shows Off All New iPod nano with Multi-Touch
Apple today released an all new iPod nano with a built-in multi-touch display. Nearly half the size and weight of the previous generation, the new iPod nano features a polished aluminum and glass enclosure with a built-in clip, making it instantly wearable. The new iPod…
Apple Introduces All New iPod shuffle
Apple has today introduced an all new iPod shuffle, featuring a mix of both buttons and Apple's VoiceOver, enabling users to easily navigate their music and playlists without ever looking at their iPod shuffle. The new wearable iPod shuffle has an all-aluminum enclosure with a…
Coverage of Apple's Annual iPod Event Event 10AM PT/6PM BST
Apple is offering a live video stream of today's media event which will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. For a picture of what to expect from today's media event please take a look at our rumour roundup…