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Update: iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1
iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1 - 848KB This update is for iMac computers with an ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics card installed, running Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later. It updates the ATI Radeon HD…
Apple Places Order for 24-25 Million 3G iPhones?
AppleInsider reports that Foxconn Electronics has been chosen by Apple to assemble the upcoming 3G iPhone, with shipments expected to begin this June. Citing the Chinese newspaper Commercial Times the rumour site states that Foxconn was recently instructed to begin putting components together for a…
iTunes Store Celebrates Fifth Birthday
The US iTunes Store is celebrating its fifth birthday today, a new section has been launched on the store to mark the occasion. The US iTunes Store (known at the time as iTunes Music Store) launched on April 28th 2003, to mark this Apple has…
Apple Releases iMac Refreshes
As rumoured late last week Apple has officially announced minor refreshes to the iMac line of Macs. The new iMacs feature the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in an iMac. With prices starting at just $1,199, iMac…
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Straight to your Inbox You can now receive the latest news and rumours from World of Apple straight to your email inbox. The service which is provided by our friends over at Zookoda , delivers a nice selection of stories every few days straight to…
iControl Remote Control Functionality Coming to iPhone?
TUAW reports that an unnamed source has pointed out multiple strong entires in the latest beta of the iPhone 2.0 firmware update. The code refers to selecting from different media categories and mentions dialog boxes that let users choose a particular source. The application that…
iMac Refresh Confirmed by Retail Sources?
Mac Rumors has added some significant credence to this weeks rumour that the iMac will see a minor refresh this coming week. The rumour site reports that new iMac part numbers have appeared in some retail systems according to sources. The price points appear to…
Second-Gen iPhone with 3G, GPS?
Engadget is reporting on "authority" that second-generation iPhone is already in testing and one of their trusted sources got a chance to check one out. The second-generation iPhone will reportedly be "about the same size" as the current iPhone, feature 3G and "proper GPS." The…
8GB iPhone Reaches End-of-Life?
Both Carphone Warehouse and O2 in the UK are reporting that the 8GB iPhone is "out of stock" and "no longer available" respectively. World of Apple also recieved the following email from the Carphone Warehouse: Thanks to the most phenomenal response to the promotion, The…
Jobs and Other Apple Execs Summoned Over Latest Backdating Charges
Apple CEO and other members of Apple's leadership have been summoned to appear in front of a court as part of a new lawsuit about the companies ongoing options backdating scandal . The Boston Retirement Board issued summonses against Jobs and other Apple directors, and/or…
Update: Boot Camp 2.1 for XP and Vista
Boot Camp Update 2.1 for Windows XP 215MB This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista running on a Mac computer using Boot Camp. It is highly recommended for all Boot Camp users. Important: Installation of Boot Camp…
Long Awaited iMacs Due Next Week?
GeekSugar is claiming that the much-awaited iMac revision is due next week. According to the site which correctly predicted MacBook and MacBook Pro updates in the past, the iMac will remain at the current price points and will "probably" receive a speed bump as well…
In Brief: Apple Warns of Looming WWDC Deadline, iPhone SDK Beta 4 Released
Apple Warns of Looming WWDC Deadline Apple has changed the Apple.com homepage to remind those wishing to attend WWDC 2008 that early registration ends on April 25th. iPhone SDK Beta 4 Released Apple has also released a new beta of the iPhone SDK. Beta 4…
Apple Acquired PA Semi for Assets
Following on from yesterdays news that Apple has acquired small but successful semiconductor designer PA Semi, it appears that initial thoughts that Apple would use the companies arsenal of chips for future products could be incorrect. In February 2007, PA Semi introduced a 64-bit, PowerPC…
Apple Q208 Live Conference Call
Apple's live conference call is due to begin at 5pm ET/2pm PT/10pm BST. World of Apple will offer highlights from the call in this story. Call starting, speaking today Peter Oppeinheimer and Tim Cook. Higher revenue from iPod, iTunes and iPhone Apple performed "exceptionally well"…
Apple Announces Fiscal Q208 Results
Following much speculation Apple has officially announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 29, 2008. The Company posted revenue of $7.51 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.05 billion, or $1.16 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $5.26…
Apple Buys Chip Designer PA Semi for $278 Million
Forbes.com is reporting that Apple has acquired a microprocessor design company called PA Semi. The 150-person company is well known for its design of low-power microprcoessors, like those used in the iPod and iPhone. "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we…
Looking Ahead to Apple's Q208 Results
Tomorrow Apple will announce its second quarter of fiscal 2008 earnings during a conference call. The webcast conference call will begin at 2:00pm PDT/5:00pm EDT/10.00pm BST on Wednesday April 22nd. Apple is expected to outperform the Street's expectations and is also expected to severely outperform…
ITV Shows Come to iTunes UK
Apple has quietly rolled out ITV television shows onto the UK iTunes Store today. ITV joins the BBC and Channel 4 who joined earlier in the year. "Enjoy the best in award-winning drama, comedy, entertainment and cult classics from ITV and Granada Ventures," a note…
iPhone Firmware 2.0 Beta Can Save Images from Mail [Video]
As well as having the ability to save images from Safari the upcoming firmware for the iPhone appears to also have the ability to save images from email message attachments. The feature works in a similar way to how it works in Safari where by…