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Details of Apple's Acquisition of PA Semi Revealed
The EETimes has posted an article offering some background information on Apple's recent acquisition of PA Semi . According to EETimes' source Apple was an investor in PA Semi prior to the acquisition. This was at the time Apple rejected the PowerPC and went with…
In Brief: Unlocked iPhone in Australia, America Movil Bringing iPhone to Latin America
Unlocked iPhone in Australia The Sydney Morning Herald is today reporting on yesterdays news that Vodafone will offer the iPhone in the Australian market. The article does highlight that Telstra and Optus are also said to be carrying the iPhone in Australia, although the carriers…
NBC Joins iTunes UK
Apple and NBC Universal have quietly rolled out a selection of TV shows onto the UK iTunes Store. The move appears to clarify past reports that Apple and NBC are attempting regain a relationship. Only a handful of shows are currently available on the UK…
In Brief: iPhone SDK Beta Release 5 Unleashed
Apple has posted the fifth beta of the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK). Apple's notes which accompany the release state that the new beta "fixes bugs and adds support for the latest iPhone OS." The Beta 5 SDK is available as a free download to…
In Brief: Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone, Video on French iTunes Store Soon?
Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone Rumours that Telecom Italia would carry the iPhone have been officially confirmed by the Italian carrier today. Telecom Italia announced today it has signed a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Italy later this year. Vodafone also announced…
Vodafone to Sell iPhone in 10 Countries
Vodafone has officially announced today that it will be the official carrier of the iPhone in the following countries; Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey. Vodafone offered no dates for releases stating only that the iPhone…
Movies Now Purchasable Direct from Apple TV
Following yesterdays announcement from Apple that iTunes Movie will go on sale the same day as the DVD release, the company has also quietly updated the Apple TV to allow purchasing of movies. Previously owners of the Apple TV could only rent movies from the…
Apple Lays Off 174 Elk Grove Employees, Offers Further Employment Opportunities
It is being reported that Apple today "eliminated" 174 sales and support jobs at its Elk Grove facility in California. The work will be transferred to Apple's facility in Austin, Texas said the company in a letter to state officials . The company added that…
Apple 10Q Reveals Sales Details, Leases, R&D, more...
Apple today filed it's quarterly 10Q ( Download PDF ) with the SEC, within the filing the company revealed some key details of the past quarter in particular the companies growth factors and rising costs of retail space and R&D. During Apple's second fiscal quarter…
Movies on iTunes to be Released Same Day as DVD Release
Apple has today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The…
Update: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 - 57MB This Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 adds Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_05 to your Mac. This update does not replace the existing installation of J2SE 5.0 or change the default version of…
Rogers to Bring iPhone to Canada Later This Year
Canadian carriers Rogers Wireless has officially announced that it will carry the iPhone later this year. Ted Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. today issued the following statement: We're thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring…
Apple Airs iPod Advert: 'Shut Up and Let Me Go'
Apple has aired a new iPod advert on US television. The ad is a return to the famous silhouette style dancers that have featured in past iPod adverts. Apple recently took a departure from the familiar silhouette style advert to show off particular aspects of…
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…
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…
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…