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Low End Plastic MacBook to See Redesign
AppleInsider is today reporting that Apple's polycarbonate MacBook notebook range is set for a "visual tuneup". The sources familiar with the matter say that Apple is preparing to refresh the MacBook within the next few months with a "slimmer, lighter enclosure and restructured internal architecture…
Reports Suggest Jobs Entirely Tablet Focussed
Since his return to Apple in late June, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is said to have been entirely focussed on the heavily rumoured Apple touchscreen tablet . The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CEO has been involved with the tablet since before his…
Mac OS X Snow Leopard Release August 28
Apple today announced that Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard will go on sale Friday, August 28 at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers, and that Apple’s online store is now accepting pre-orders. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and…
Snow Leopard Install DVD Ships with Mac Mini
Engadget Japan has posted several photos from a Mac mini purchaser who purportedly received a Mac OS X Snow Leopard restore disc with the Mac mini. Several reports also indicate that pre-orders for "up-to-date" Snow Leopard discs have changed status to read "Prepared for shipment"…
ATT and Google Respond to FCC Enquiry
In addition to Apple answering the FCC's questions regarding the supposed rejection of Google Voice apps from the iPhone app store. In Apple's response the company said that it has not rejected the official Google Voice app but "continues to study it". Apple's main concerns…
Apple Responds to FCC, Denies Google Voice App Denial
As predicted Apple submitted its comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the purported denial and removal of Google Voice apps from the iPhone app store. Apple has published its response to the questions on the Hot News section of its website. Apple's full response…
Apple Updates Remote Desktop Client and Admin
Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin - 51MB The 3.3.update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to overall reliability. Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client - 4.1MB The 3.3.1 update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop clients and addresses…
Apple Begins Snow Leopard Training for Support Staff
Macenstein reports that sources have confirmed to them that Apple has begun training support staff on Mac OS X Snow Leopard and that the operating system will very likely be released on Friday August 28th. Macenstein also publishes several screenshots from the AppleCare training materials…
Apple and AT&T Set to Answer FCC
According to the USA Today Apple and AT&T (and Google presumably, although not mentioned by USA Today) are set to release their statements to the Federal Communications Commission to explain why Google's free Google Voice service and associated apps were banned from the iPhone…
UK Apple Store Hints at August 28 Snow Leopard Ship Date
Apple's UK online store has given Mac OS X Snow Leopard an August 28 ship date. The listing which is for the "up-to-date" version only gives credence to rumours that Apple would ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard by the end of August. The entry…
Analyst Predicts Apple TV Change
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has predicted in a note today that Apple will update both the Apple TV hardware and software in the near future. Additionally Munster predicts that Apple may introduce an iTunes TV subscription service for around $30-40 per month allowing "…
The Beatles on iTunes Rumours Return
Along with this weeks news that Apple could be planning a music based event during the week of September 7th, some are now speculating that this could mean an announcement that The Beatles will finally feature on the iTunes Store. The assumptions are based on…
Apple's Massive Data Centre Plans Stir Conversation
Cult of Mac has posted an interview with Rich Miller, editor of the Data Center Knowledge website . The interview covers Apple's brand new $1 billion data centre which was revealed in June as opening in Maiden, North Carolina around 2010. Apple currently has a…
Chinese iPhone Set for Network Access License
Interfax TMT is reporting that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is expected to soon grant the iPhone a Network Access License in China. According to the industry source the NAL will be given to iPhone Model A1324. According to iPhonAsia mentioned is…
Updates Address Bluetooth Issues and MacBook Pro Hard Drive Beep
Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.1 - 1.78MB This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard. It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset. Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 - 3.71MB MacBook…
iPhoto Update Enhances Book Printing
iPhoto 8.1 - 160.4MB This update adds several new print product options to iPhoto “09: - Hardcover books can now be ordered in a new extra-large (10" x13") size - Includes three new book themes with travel-oriented designs: Tropical, Asian, Old World - A variety…
Apple Special Event Set for September 9th
All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will hold a media event on Wednesday, September 9th in San Francisco. As with past years it is likely that the event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. AllThingsD adds that the event…
New iPod Touch Photos Surface
Over the weekend Mac Rumors posted photos of what is believed to be the new iPod touch. The photos depict a familiar looking iPod touch with a camera situated in the top centre. Additionally a blog called Covino & Rich , hosts of the Maxim…
Photos of Snow Leopard Packaging Surface
MacRumors has posted photos of what appears to be Mac OS X Snow Leopard packaging. The images show the outer casing as well as the DVD disc itself which would suggest that Snow Leopard is already in production. Earlier last week it was claimed that…
China Unicom Denies Purchase of iPhones
Following reports that China Unicom purchased five million iPhone units for sale in China, the company has now denied the reports. "Talks between us and Apple have been going on for some time, but no agreement has been reached yet," China Unicom spokesman Yi Difei…