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Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.5.3 (9D23) [Seed Notes]
Apple has today released a new build of the upcoming update to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The new build 9D23 comes a mere 3 days after the last , a sure sign that development and testing is wrapping up. As with the previous build…
Update: MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5.1 - 4.9MB This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Pro computers.
France's Orange Up Next for iPhone Price Cut?
French newspaper Les Echoes is today reporting that French iPhone carrier Orange is the next operator to lower the price of the iPhone due to poor sales. Apple is reportedly urging the carrier to adopt a subsidised pricing model after selling a mere 100,000 units…
Unlocked 3G iPhone for Italy?
Reputable Italian publication Repubblica is reporting that Telecom Italia will launch the iPhone in Italy within the next few weeks and begin selling units in the Summer. Although the iPhone will be sold through TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile) it will not be locked to any…
Latest OS X 10.5.3 Build 9D22 With Developers
On Friday afternoon Apple seeded build 9D22 of Mac OS X 10.5.3 to developers. Those familiar with the release state that the latest build offers 15 new bug fixes adding to a list of over 170. The build also has no known issues remaining. Amongst…
In Brief: Blank MacBook Pro Displays, iPhone Coming to India in September?
Blank MacBook Pro Displays It appears that some using mid-2007 MacBook Pro notebooks and have updated to the latest EFI firmware are having issues with displays becoming unusable. According to a growing discussion on Apple's support forums, users report that although their MacBook Pro is…
iPhone Discounts Clearing Inventory for "radically different" 3G iPhone?
The Times Online is reporting today that the UK and German discounts on 8GB iPhones are an attempt to clear inventory ahead of the launch of the 3G iPhone. The report which fails to state any sources claims that Apple has already placed orders for…
Update: Safari 3.1.1
Safari 3.1.1 - 39MB Safari CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2398 Available for: Windows XP or Vista Impact: A maliciously crafted website may control the contents of the address bar Description: A timing issue in Safari 3.1 allows a web page to change the contents of the address bar…
NBC Wants Back on iTunes, Pushing for Anti-Piracy Measures
George Kliavkoff, NBC's chief digital officer has mentioned the possibility of NBC returning to iTunes after a nasty break-up late last year . The chief noted during the Ad:Tech conference that the company would "love" to come back to iTunes but price and piracy points…
Starbucks and Apple Offer Free Music and Video With Promotion
Starbucks and Apple today announced "Pick of the Week," a new program offering coffeehouse customers a chance to discover complimentary new music and music videos each week. Pick of the Week featured artists include a great line-up with Carly Simon, Duffy, Counting Crows, Adele, Sia…
Apple Offers Video Upgrade Path for Original Mac Pros
Apple has today quietly released a new graphics upgrade kit for Mac Pros released before the most recent revision . The latest Mac Pro revision added the NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT as an upgrade but was not compatible with previous generation Mac Pros due to firmware…
O2 Plans £100 Price Cut on UK iPhone
Mobile Today is reporting that O2 is set to mirror T-Mobile Germany and begin offering significant discounts on iPhone units in the UK. According to the site O2 will discount the 8GB iPhone by £100, from £269 to £169. The offer will reportedly run from…
Apple TV 2.0.2 Software Update Available
Apple has released version 2.0.2 of the Apple TV software, as with the 2.0.1 update released last month Apple offers no indication on what is included with the update. It is expected that the update will fix issues some users have had with connecting to…
Mac OS X 10.5.3 (9D19) Seeded to Developers [Seed Notes]
A week after the last build of Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple has seeded build 9D19 to Developers. The new build of the third update to Mac OS X Leopard reportedly contains 31 bug fixes but the seed notes World of Apple obtained did not…
Nike+ Coming to iPhone and iPod touch?
Stuff.tv is reporting that a Nike spokesperson has confirmed that Nike+ will be extended beyond the iPod nano to the iPhone and iPod touch. As noted in the article this move comes as no surprise but it also reported that Nike+ could take advantage of…
Updates: MacBook Air Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.0, Pro Applications Update 2008-01
MacBook Air Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.0 - 1.2MB No details provided Pro Applications Update 2008-01 - 63.7MB This update improves reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Logic Studio, and Shake. Detailed release notes…
3G iPhone Price Points to Remain Same? WWDC Launch?
IntoMobile.com is reporting that some new information has come from "industry sources" about the upcoming 3G iPhone. According to their sources the 3G iPhone will be introduced at the same price points as the current, an 8GB model priced at $399 and and 16GB at…
Contact Searching, Meeting Invites in Latest iPhone OS Beta
Engadget has posted a gallery of screenshots from the latest beta of the iPhone OS 2.0. The only two improvements appear to be contact searching and Meeting Invites.
S-GOLD3H and What it Means for the iPhone
Today it was revealed that hacker Zibri discovered what is likely to be the major chip controlling the next revision of the iPhone. The Infineon S-GOLD3H packs some great specs but what exactly does this mean for the next iPhone?
Mossberg Retracts 3G iPhone Statement
Following last week's video of Wall Street Journal writer Walt Mossberg declaring that we'll see a 3G iPhone within "60 days" the tech guru has come out and admitted that he has no idea when the 3G iPhone will be released. "If I knew when…