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Apple Sells Over One Million iPhone 3GS Models
Apple today announced that it has sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release. "Customers are…
Steve Jobs Underwent Liver Transplant
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple CEO who is currently on leave from Apple due to health reasons received a liver transplant "about two months" ago. The operation which was said to have taken place in Tennessee is being reported by the Journal…
iPhone 3GS Outsells iPhone 3G Says O2
O2 has issued a press release stating that the iPhone 3GS which went on sale at 9.02 a.m. in the UK had outsold the number of iPhone 3G units sold on launch day last year; all before lunchtime. O2 expects that by the end of…
Apple Ramps Up Mac OS X 10.5.8 Development [Seed Notes]
While Apple began testing of Mac OS X 10.5.8 just prior to WWDC the latest builds have begun showing signs of another mammoth update . Build 9L16 was given to developers earlier today and asks those with the build to focus on AirPort, ColorSync, AppKit…
A Look at WWDC 2009 Build of Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Last week at WWDC attending developers were treated to what Apple is calling a "near-final" developer preview of Mac OS X Snow Leopard which will ship to consumers in September 2009. Several of the features demonstrated during the keynote such a Dock Exposé are not…
How to get an iPhone 3GS Tomorrow from AT&T
AT&T has put together a guide on how to obtain an iPhone 3GS tomorrow. The iPhone 3GS will be available at over 2,200 AT&T locations on launch day as well as the 211 Apple Retail Stores in the USA. All AT&T stores will open at…
Apple Publishes Updated iPhone SDK
Following the official public release of iPhone OS 3.0 earlier today Apple has also posted an updated version of iPhone SDK 3.0. Build 9M2736 of iPhone SDK 3.0 includes several fixes and feature enhancements: Organizer: the iPhone Development grouping now collects crash logs, install bundles…
Reviews of iPhone 3GS Go Live
Apple today lifted an embargo on iPhone 3GS reviews, as with most big product launches the usual characters have had a chance to get in an early review. Below is a summary of impressions about the iPhone 3GS: Engadget Speed - "If you're an avid…
Updates: Safari 4.0.1, Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0
Safari 4.0.1 - 43.8MB This update addresses incompatibilities between Safari 4.0 and certain features in iPhoto '09, including Places and Facebook publishing. Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0 - 1.8MB This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless…
AT&T Expands Upgrade Pricing for iPhone 3GS
AT&T today announced that it is expanding the eligibility window for customers who wish to upgrade to the iPhone 3GS. Customer who would have previously not been eligible for upgrade until July, August or September will now be eligible on June 18th. All of that…
iPhone OS 3.0 Released for iPhone and iPod touch
As announced last week during the WWDC keynote Apple has made iPhone OS 3.0 available for download for all iPhone and iPod touch models. iPhone OS 3.0 is a free update to all iPhone owners but iPod touch customers will be required to pay a…
Apple Fires Warning Shot at Palm
In a support document posted yesterday Apple has seemingly given a warning to Palm who recently released its Pre handset while touting one of the leading features as its ability to sync with Apple's iTunes software. It was reported at the time that the Palm…
Apple Details Snow Leopard "Up-to-Date" Program
Apple has today posted details of the Mac OS X Snow Leopard Up-to-Date program aimed at customers who purchase a Mac after June 8th, 2009. The program will allow those customers to upgrade from Mac OS X Leopard to Snow Leopard for a nominal fee…
Apple Issues Updates Addressing Critical Java Vulnerabilities
Apple today release updated versions of Java for both Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5. The update contains several fixes for vulnerabilities which could allow Java applets to gain increased privileges and the ability to execute malicious code. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update…
Push Notification Preparations Continue Ahead of iPhone OS 3.0 Launch
Apple is feverishly testing final implementations of Push Notifications while developers have begun pushing out application updates which contain the ability to receive Push Notifications in iPhone OS 3.0 which is due for release Wednesday June 17th. Last week Apple began a second round of…
GeForce GTX 285 in Apple Online Store
The EVGA GeForce GTX 285 graphics card is now being listed on the online Apple Store in the US and Canada. The GTX 285 is listed as being compatible with the "Early 2008" and "Early 2009" Mac Pro models and is priced at $449.95. Currently…
University Issues Health Advisory Against Glossy Mac Displays
The Queensland University of Technology based in Brisbane Australia has published an health advisory against using "Macintosh – Apple 'glass' or high gloss monitor screens." The advisory which only seems to pick on Macs and no PC counterparts claims that "Reflections and glare on high…
The Media and Steve Jobs' Return
Philip Elmer-DeWit over at the Apple 2.0 blog has written a post on the mainstream media and the constant obsession with Steve Jobs' health and future return to Apple. The post is in response to several reports from top mainstream publications around the world who…
13" MacBook Pro Teardown and iPhone 3GS Unboxing
Last week photos of both the 13-inch MacBook Pro unboxing and take-apart were posted as well as photos depicting the unboxing of an iPhone 3GS. As with most new products iFixit was first on the scene to pull it apart, in particular the site notes…
Safari 4 Browser Downloaded Over 11 Million Times in Three Days
Apple has announced via press release that the Safari 4 browser which was released officially at the WWDC 2009 keynote has been downloaded more than 11 million times in just three days. Of those 11 million downloads six million can be attributed to Windows based…