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2022 posts filed under Apple News
Apple Denies Jobs Heart Attack
After an internet report claimed that Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack, Apple has come out and denied the vicious rumours. The report by a citizen journalist which appeared on CNN's iReport detailed that Steve Jobs was rushed to an emergency room after suffering…
Apple Adds Genius Support to Apple TV [Updated]
Apple has released the latest software update for the Apple TV. The update can be downloaded using the "Update Software" option on the Apple TV. Apple has posted a list of what the update includes: HD TV shows Movie browsing by actor and director Chapter…
Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.1
Apple has today released a minor update to iTunes containing some bug fixes and stability improvements. iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including: Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist. Improves syncing spoken…
Apple US Retail Notebook Sales Soar
The Register is reporting that sales of Apple notebooks in the US increased by more than 35 percent year-over-year giving Apple claim to more than 20 percent of the US retail market during the months of July and August. The report which cites data from…
Apple Denies Presence of Benzene in Mac Pros
Apple has stated that it has not found any evidence to back up a French newspapers claims that Mac Pros are emitting benzene a toxic gas. The original article in Libération claimed that Mac Pros build before 2008 emit an odour which contains several toxins…
Apple Offers Millions in Bonuses to Execs
Apple this week presented its executives with a selection of restricted stock hand-outs. The grants of more than $122 million were revealed via filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook was awarded 200,000 shares ($21,052,000), and Senior Vice President…
Apple Drops NDA for Released iPhone Software
In a statement on its website Apple announced on Wednesday that it has decided to remove the non-disclosure agreement for released iPhone software. "We put the NDA in place because the iPhone OS includes many Apple inventions and innovations that we would like to protect…
Apple Threatens to Close iTunes Store Over Royalty Hikes
Apple has written to a regulator threatening to close the iTunes Store if they approve a royalty hike which would see artists receive a 66-percent increase in commission from each song sold through online download services. Fortune is reporting that the Copyright Royalty Board is…
Changes Abound on the App Store
This weekend Apple addressed some of the issues that have plagued the App Store since its opening in July. One issue was that applications could be reviewed and rated without having to purchase the app, this lead to more reviews complaining about the price than…
iPhone 2.2 to Incorporate Safari Redesign
iPhone Atlas is reporting that the latest version of the iPhone OS incorporates some minor interface adjustments. iPhone OS 2.2 which was released to developers late this week reportedly includes some changes to the layout of MobileSafari. As seen in the screenshot (old MobileSafari on…
iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 1 Reaches Developers
Mac Rumors is reporting that some select developers have received the first beta of the latest iPhone firmware. According to the rumour site the new version is labelled as iPhone OS 2.2 beta 1 and is also accompanied by a new beta of the iPhone…
Apple Updates Java for Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard
Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 - 79.7MB Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 7 delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 and Java 1.4 on Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later. This release updates J2SE 5.0…
Apple Allows Online Signups for iPhone Purchasers
Apple has begun to allow users to sign up for AT&T service online before visiting an Apple store. The online tool allows a would-be iPhone purchaser to: 1. Enter your billing information. 2. Review eligibility and pricing. 3. Select your AT&T rate plan. Once complete…
Apple Recalls iPhone 3G Ultracompact USB Power Adapter
Apple has today announced that it is recalling the USB power adapter included with the iPhone 3G. It has been discovered that the new ultracompact Apple USB power adapter’s metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet, creating the risk of electric…
Updates: Pro Application Update, Final Cut Server 1.1.1
Pro Applications Update 2008-03 - 64.4MB About Pro Applications Update 2008-03 Pro Applications Updates improve reliability for Apple's professional applications and are recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and Logic Studio. Pro Applications Update 2008-03 addresses general performance issues and…
NBC Downloads Top One Million Since iTunes Return
Last week NBC returned to the iTunes store since removing all of its TV shows in September 2007 . Before NBC's pull-out the networks TV shows accounted for 40% of all iTunes video sales. Hollywood Reporter states that since the networks return on September 9th…
Apple Gains in US Notebook Market
The latest report from NPD Data reveals that Apple has gained significantly in the US notebook market. Apple's US notebook marketshare increased from 6.6% in the year-ago Q2 up to 10.6% in Q2 2008. PC leaders Dell and HP remained reasonably flat while Apple's four…
Mysterious 4GB iPod nano Appears in Europe
Last week Apple announced the availability of the new iPod nano, at the time advertising capacities of 8GB and 16GB but a European blog has discovered that some retailers are selling 4GB models. OneMoreThing blog has posted photos of the 4GB iPod nano which was…
Updates: Apple Remote Desktop 3.2.2, RAW Compatibility Update
Apple Remote Desktop 3.2.2 Client | Admin Compatibility with previous versions of Apple Remote Desktop Apple Remote Desktop 3.2.2 will continue to support computers running version 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.2.1 of the client software. However if you choose not to upgrade your computers running…
UK Back to School Promo Begins
Months after the start of the US Back to School promo and just as it comes to an end Apple has finally begun the popular promotion in the UK. Customers in the UK who purchase a Mac (excluding Mac mini) and iPod nano or iPod…