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Apple Issues Software Update for Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update - 11.4MB This firmware update addresses intermittent flickering and compatibility issues such as no video on some external displays when using the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter on your Mini DisplayPort enabled Mac. The Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter…
Highlights of Today's iPhone Software Event
Today Apple held a special event at its campus in Cupertino to give the world a preview of the next major release of iPhone software and give developers an insight into the new SDK tools. The event which lasted well over an hour covered the…
Apple Shows Off iPhone OS 3.0
From Apple press release Apple today previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software and announced the immediate availability of a beta software release to registered developers. The iPhone OS 3.0 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit (SDK) with over 1,000 new Application Programming Interfaces…
Live Coverage of iPhone OS 3.0 Event
At approximately 10AM Pacific time Apple will hold an event to give an "advance preview" of the next iPhone operating system. World of Apple will not offer live coverage but a summary of events will be posted on this page. For a list of sites…
What's Going on With the new iPod shuffle?
One of the biggest complaints about the new iPod shuffle is that Apple's removal of buttons from the unit itself onto the earphone cable forcing users to use the included earphones. Over the weekend it also became apparent that Apple was including some kind of…
Apple Delivers New Build of Mac OS X 10.5.7 [Seed Notes]
One week after the previous seed of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Apple has given developers another build this time in the form of 9J30. The rapid development of Mac OS X 10.5.7 suggests a public release before the end of March. Developers testing build 9J30…
March 17 Special Event Scheduled to Show Off iPhone OS 3.0
Several media outlets including Engadget , and Ars Technica are reporting that Apple has invited select members of the media to attend an event on March 17th. The event which is set to be held at Apple's Cupertino campus will give a preview of the…
Apple Releases iTunes 8.1
As expected Apple has released version 8.1 of iTunes. The update which is available for both Mac and Windows is described by Apple as: iTunes 8.1 is now faster and more responsive. You will enjoy noticeable improvements when working with large libraries, browsing the iTunes…
iTunes 8.1 Coming Soon
The new iPod shuffle which was launched today lists iTunes 8.1 as a requirement on the the Apple website. Now Apple has revealed that iTunes 8.1 will come with a few new features. The iTunes "What's New" page highlights some of those new features that…
Apple Releases Smaller iPod shuffle With Voiceover
From Apple's press release. Apple today introduced the all-new iPod shuffle, the world’s smallest music player at nearly half of the size of the previous model, and the first music player that talks to you. The revolutionary new VoiceOver feature enables iPod shuffle to speak…
Development of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Continues
Just over one week ago Apple gave developers the first build of Mac OS X 10.5.7, now the company has unleashed a new build to its vast community for testing. The latest build (9J27) asks for developers to focus on over 20 areas in the…
In Brief: China Unicom Confirms Talks With Apple
Reinforcing reports from February , Chang Xiaobing chairman of China Unicom has confirmed that Apple and the company are in talks about bringing the iPhone 3G to China. The report which comes from Reuters states that China Unicom is "talks with many handset suppliers, including…
New Snow Leopard Build Packs New QuickTime, Cocoa Finder
Less than a month after the last seed of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard ( Seed notes ) Apple has released another major build. Build 10A286 packs three main important changes. Build 10A286 of Snow Leopard is said to contain a new QuickTime with…
Apple v. Psystar: Apple Files its Answer to Psystar's First Amended Counterclaims
Brief Background On February 12, 2009, with permission of the Court via its Order dated February 6, 2009 , Psystar filed its First Amended Counterclaims for Declaratory Relief . The Court Order required Apple to "answer" within twenty calendar days of Psystar's filing. As noted…
Early-2009 iMac Unboxing and Dissection
Engadget has posted a hand-ons of the new iMac released earlier this week. Engadget also offers a gallery of the iMac unboxing . Externally the iMac has changed very little, the FireWire 400 port has been removed and replaced with an additional USB port and…
Apple Presented With Four iF Gold Awards
Apple has today been awarded four coveted iF gold awards handed out by the International Forum Design . Apple netted the awards for the iPod nano, iPod touch, MacBook Air and the iPhone 3G. As a whole Apple came second to Samsung in iF's most…
In Brief: MacBook Pro Receives Speed Bump, New SSD Option
Apple has today very quietly bumped the mid-range 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2.53GHz to 2.66GHz and the top of the range MacBook Pro from 2.8GHz to 2.93GHz. Additionally Apple is now offering a 256GB SSD option on both the 13-inch MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro.
ATI Radeon HD 4870 Available Soon for Early 2008 Mac Pros
With today's Mac Pro updates Apple began shipping a new graphics card as a build-to-order option. The $200 ATI Radeon HD 4870 option can be put in place of the standard NVIDIA GeFore GT 120 graphics card. In addition Apple looks set to make the…
Updates: iPhoto, iLife Support, AirPort Client and Utility
iPhoto 8.0.1 Update - 11.9MB This update improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including internet connectivity, keyword import, and slideshow export. iLife Support 9.0.1 - 50.56MB This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues…
Updates: Battery Update 1.4, Digital Camera RAW
Battery Update 1.4 - 210K This update improves the ability of MacBook batteries to maintain a charge when the system is shut down and not used for an extended period of time. Applies to: MacBook (13-inch), MacBook (13-inch Mid 2007), MacBook (13-inch Late 2006), MacBook…