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Mac OS X 10.5.3 Approaches Fast, Build 9D29 [Seed Notes]
Less than a week since Apple seeded the last build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 (9D27) , developers have received another build. Once again the latest iteration of Mac OS X 10.5.3 contains no known issues but stability issues are said to be delaying the…
Details of Apple's Acquisition of PA Semi Revealed
The EETimes has posted an article offering some background information on Apple's recent acquisition of PA Semi . According to EETimes' source Apple was an investor in PA Semi prior to the acquisition. This was at the time Apple rejected the PowerPC and went with…
In Brief: Unlocked iPhone in Australia, America Movil Bringing iPhone to Latin America
Unlocked iPhone in Australia The Sydney Morning Herald is today reporting on yesterdays news that Vodafone will offer the iPhone in the Australian market. The article does highlight that Telstra and Optus are also said to be carrying the iPhone in Australia, although the carriers…
NBC Joins iTunes UK
Apple and NBC Universal have quietly rolled out a selection of TV shows onto the UK iTunes Store. The move appears to clarify past reports that Apple and NBC are attempting regain a relationship. Only a handful of shows are currently available on the UK…
In Brief: iPhone SDK Beta Release 5 Unleashed
Apple has posted the fifth beta of the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK). Apple's notes which accompany the release state that the new beta "fixes bugs and adds support for the latest iPhone OS." The Beta 5 SDK is available as a free download to…
AT&T Blocking Out June 15 to July 12 for iPhone Launch?
Last year it was reported that AT&T has blocked holiday allowance to employees between June 15 and July 15. Of course the iPhone subsequently saw its release on June 29 . Boy Genius Report is today noting that another AT&T memo informs employees that vacation…
In Brief: Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone, Video on French iTunes Store Soon?
Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone Rumours that Telecom Italia would carry the iPhone have been officially confirmed by the Italian carrier today. Telecom Italia announced today it has signed a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Italy later this year. Vodafone also announced…
Vodafone to Sell iPhone in 10 Countries
Vodafone has officially announced today that it will be the official carrier of the iPhone in the following countries; Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey. Vodafone offered no dates for releases stating only that the iPhone…
New Build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Emerges [Seed Notes]
Early this week Apple released another build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 to the select amount of developers who are testing the third update to Leopard. The latest build continues to contain no known issues but adds another 11 bug fixes pushes the total for…
In Brief: Boston Apple Store to be Worlds Largest?
Boston's flagship Apple Store is set to open this month and details are being leaked that the three-story Apple Store will be Apple's largest to date. Gizmodo reports that the store will handle 10 times the average foot traffic of a normal Apple Store. "According…
T-Mobile Confirms 3G iPhone Coming to Austria?
Austrian newspaper Der Standard writes that T-Mobile Austria announced during a press conference in Vienna that the Austria will be the test market for the 3G iPhone and would be available soon. The article also states that the new iPhone will be available with more…
Movies Now Purchasable Direct from Apple TV
Following yesterdays announcement from Apple that iTunes Movie will go on sale the same day as the DVD release, the company has also quietly updated the Apple TV to allow purchasing of movies. Previously owners of the Apple TV could only rent movies from the…
Apple Lays Off 174 Elk Grove Employees, Offers Further Employment Opportunities
It is being reported that Apple today "eliminated" 174 sales and support jobs at its Elk Grove facility in California. The work will be transferred to Apple's facility in Austin, Texas said the company in a letter to state officials . The company added that…
Apple 10Q Reveals Sales Details, Leases, R&D, more...
Apple today filed it's quarterly 10Q ( Download PDF ) with the SEC, within the filing the company revealed some key details of the past quarter in particular the companies growth factors and rising costs of retail space and R&D. During Apple's second fiscal quarter…
Movies on iTunes to be Released Same Day as DVD Release
Apple has today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The…
Update: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 - 57MB This Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 adds Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_05 to your Mac. This update does not replace the existing installation of J2SE 5.0 or change the default version of…
Rogers to Bring iPhone to Canada Later This Year
Canadian carriers Rogers Wireless has officially announced that it will carry the iPhone later this year. Ted Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. today issued the following statement: We're thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring…
Mac OS X 10.5.3 Build 9D25 Seeded to Developers [Seed Notes]
One week after build 9D23 of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple has unleashed another build of the third update to Leopard. Build 9D25 contains no known issues but adds another 22 fixes to the list of over 180. Seed notes are included below.
Apple Gets First Dibs on Intel CPU
The announcement of iMac speed bumps today stirred some interest when the processors used in the new machines didn't appear to be a widely available Intel processor. The processor in question comes in the top iMac and clocks in at 3.06GHz, the processor which also…
Apple Airs iPod Advert: 'Shut Up and Let Me Go'
Apple has aired a new iPod advert on US television. The ad is a return to the famous silhouette style dancers that have featured in past iPod adverts. Apple recently took a departure from the familiar silhouette style advert to show off particular aspects of…