Apple News — page 27
2022 posts filed under Apple News
Newest Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build Brings Little Change
Apple today gave developers another build of Mac OS X 10.6.2, once again advertising no known issues and offering little change from build 10C351 released last Thursday . The accompanying list of major changes in the build labelled 10C353 remains unchanged. Apple did offer a…
Apple to Defend Nokia Case "Vigorously"
In Apple's form 10-K filed yesterday the company revealed that it will defend itself vigorously against Nokia who earlier this month took action against Apple. Nokia claims that the iPhone breaches certain patents related to "one or more of the GSM, UMTS and 802.11 wireless…
Apple Retail Stores in Q4 2009
Apple is moving quickly in the fourth calendar quarter of 2009 in preparation for a busy holiday season. The company has already confirmed that its Mac, iPod and iPhone lineup is set for Christmas but is hurrying to open several stores before the end of…
Apple Offers Software Update for Wireless Magic Mouse
Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 for Snow Leopard/Leopard - 64MB / 36.2MB Install this software to take advantage of your Magic Mouse special features. Mac OS X 10.6.1/10.5.8 is required before installing this update.
Apple: "The official lineup is set"
Apple has today confirmed that no new products will be released by the company before the holiday season, reassuring consumers that it is safe to purchase Apple products. The first comments come from a conversation Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing…
Orange UK to Bring iPhone November 10
The Times is reporting that Orange will launch the iPhone on its network in the UK on November 10, one day after O2 loses its exclusive grasp on the Apple handset. The Times also adds that over 200,000 people have pre-registered their interest in buying…
Pro Applications Update, Apple Server Diagnostics Tool
Pro Applications Update 2009-01 - 243.2MB Pro Applications Update 2009-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio (2009). This update includes Final Cut Pro 7.0.1, Motion 4.0.1, Soundtrack Pro 3.0.1, Color 1.5.1, and Compressor 3.5.1. The software addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and…
Nokia Sues Apple Over Use of GSM Technologies
Nokia said Thursday that it is suing Apple in the Delaware District Court for infringing patents on mobile phone technologies. Nokia claims that it has not been compensated and said Apple had "a free ride on the back of Nokia's innovation". Nokia claims that Apple…
New iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini and Magic Mouse Teardowns
iFixit has posted complete galleries of tearsdowns for all the Apple products released earlier this week. As with most teardowns, iFixit has discovered some key points about the products released this week. 27-inch iMac 27-inch iMac must be fully powered on to make use of…
AT&T Reports 3.2 Million iPhone Activations During Quarter
During today's third quarter 2009 earnings report from official iPhone carrier AT&T the company revealed that 3.2 million iPhones were activated during the quarter. This figure represents the highest quarterly total of iPhone activations with the carrier. AT&T's third-quarter integrated device growth included 3.2 million…
New Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build Suggests Release Nearing
Apple today released another build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 to the developer community, build 10C531 follows on from a build 10C527f released last Friday . The build contains no more known issues suggesting a nearing public release. Additionally the newly released Magic Mouse requires…
Summary of Apple's October 20 Announcements
Apple today released and updated multiple products, often when this happens certain important details or announcements slip under the radar. In this post those details will be made clearer and more concise. Magic Mouse Only available in wireless, Apple suggests that one set of batteries…
New Apple Remote, Updated AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
Alongside Apple's main products announcements the company also quietly updated and released several new products. Behind the scenes Apple gave the Apple Remote a new aluminium look whilst continuing to sell for $19 (£15). The new aluminium Apple Remote can be used with any Mac…
Apple Revamps MacBook Lineup with Multi-touch Trackpad, Seven Hour Battery
Apple today updated the MacBook with a new polycarbonate unibody enclosure featuring a brilliant LED-backlit display, a glass Multi-Touch trackpad and Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life. The new MacBook is still available for $999 (£799). "The new MacBook…
Apple Updates Mac mini, Offers Mac OS X Server Version
Apple today quietly updated the Mac mini calling it the worlds most energy efficient desktop computer. The new Mac mini starts at $599 (£499) and features a faster 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, a 160GB hard…
New iMacs With 21.5-inch and 27-inch Displays Unveiled
Apple today revealed new iMac models featuring LED-backlit 21.5-inch and 27-inch displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure. The new iMac line, starting at $1,199 (£949), is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz…
Apple Releases Multi-touch Magic Mouse
Apple has today introduced a new wireless Multi-touch mouse dubbed Magic Mouse. The mouse uses technologies first seen on the iPhone and iPod touch, the mouse llows customers to navigate using intuitive finger gestures. Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels or scroll balls, the entire…
Notes of Interest from Apple's Q409 Conference Call
Following Apple's announcement of the most profitable quarter yet with sales of more Macs and iPhones than any previous quarter the company held a conference call to discuss the results further. Here are some notes of interest from the conference call: Apple began and ended…
Apple Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter which ended on September 26, 2009. Apple posted revenue of $9.87 billion with a net quarterly profit of $1.67 billion. These results compare to revenue of $7.9 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.14 billion…
IDC and Gartner Estimate Mac Sales
As is routine towards the end of a fiscal quarter Gartner and IDC last week issued numbers estimating Mac sales in the United States. Gartner estimates that Apple shipped 1.572 million Macs, representing growth of 6.8% year-to-year, giving the company an 8.8% market share amongst…