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Aperture 1.1.2 Update, Pro Application Update 2006-001
Apple has today released an update to its Professional Photography application, Aperture. Aperture 1.1.2 Update - 14MB Aperture 1.1.2 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance. This update is recommended for all Aperture users. Pro Application Update 2006-001 - 2.1MB This update addresses several…
iPhoto 6 Update Released
Apple today released an update to iPhoto. The update which weighs in at 30MB updates iPhoto to 6.0.4. Apple describes the update as follows; This update to iPhoto contains a variety of new Greeting Card and Postcard themes for use with Apple print services, including…
Apple Begins Audit of Foxconn Factory
Reuters is reporting that Apple has begin a "thorough audit" into the Chinese Manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn (Hon Hai) after reports alleged that workers were treated badly. "Apple has begun a thorough audit of the manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn in Longhua, China," said…
Shake 4.1 Due Today [Updated]
Unconfirmed sources have reported to World of Apple that today Apple will release a Universal version of Shake. Shake 4.1 is rumoured to also include a massive price drop down from $2999 to $499 Shake in action on the King Kong film [Update] As rumoured…
Apple UK Slashes iPod and Mac Prices [Updated]
Early this morning Apple UK slashed the price of many of its products. The Intel iMac now starts at £879, a £50 discount from the previous price. The 20-inch model now costs £1129, a £100 price drop. Mac minis have also seen the price drop…
Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 (PPC Only)
Apple today released Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 for Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later, the update is for for PPC only. The Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2.1 improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues.
Scandinavian Groups Extend iTunes TOS Change Deadline
Last week it was widely reported that Scandinavian protection groups were going after iTunes, claiming that iTunes DRM was against consumer rights in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Today the groups have amended their deadline from June 21 to August 1.
Apple Fined $100,000 by Washington State
Apple Computer was today issued a fine of $100,000 USD by the state of Washington for not registering with the state whilst selling service contracts. Mike Kreidler a State Insurance Commissioner said that Apple failed to register as a service contract provider from 2000 to…
Apple “Get a Mac” Ads Begin Circulation [Update]
Although not confirmed by Apple, new "Get a Mac" adverts have begun showing on some websites such as CNN, ESPN and Fox. The ads have yet to appear on Apple's Get a Mac site but have been spotted by many Mac enthusiasts. Three ads appear…
Two Page Print Advert Debuts for MacBook
Apple debuts new two-page advert for the black and white MacBook MacDailyNews is reporting that Apple has started running a two-page print advert featuring the black and white MacBook, it is unknown which publications are running the advert at this time.
iPod Tops Beer as more “in”
New Jersey based Student Monitor has done its biannual market research and has come up with a revelation. The study showed that college students ranked the iPod as more "in" than beer. Nearly 73-percent of 1200 students voted for the iPod. This time last year…
Norwegian Group Unhappy with iTunes TOS
Earlier in the year the Consumer Council of Norway filed an official complaint with the Consumer Ombudsman over the iTunes Music Store Terms of Service in Norway. The group claims that Apple's Terms of Service were in violation of Section 9a of Norways Marketing Control…
Apple Files Second Copyright Suit Against Creative
According to Channel NewsAsia “In its latest lawsuit, Apple claims Creative is infringing three patents relating to using icons, and displaying and editing data,” reports the publication. “It is asking for cash damages and a court order to stop Creative from further breaches. At the…
Further Details on Best Buy and Apple
AppleInsider has written a detailed report which sheds further light on last weeks report concerning Best Buys increased selection of Macs. The article states that Best Buy is piloting the program in seven stores in Southern California, which is contrary to reports by ZDNet.
Apple UK Giving Away an iPod shuffle Every Two Weeks
Apple UK is offering students within the UK to win an iPod shuffle every two weeks between June 5th and August 25th 2006. Student life is random. We’re giving chance a chance, and giving away an iPod shuffle every two weeks between June 5th and…
Apple UK Offers Free Summer Camp
Apple UK today announced a series of Summer Camps for children at UK retail stores. Apple promises two and a half hours of fun activities at the free morning events, those taking part will be able to take their finished products home on CD or…
Apple Begins Back-to-School Program
Apple today re-launched its Back-to-School program offering a free iPod nano to students who purchase a Mac before mid September. The qualifying computers are; MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac and the Power Mac, or alternatively an iPod, purchasing one of the listed will enable the student…
Apple Steps Back from Off-Shore Support
Apple has cancelled plans for its off-shore support centre in India, no representative of Apple was able to comment on the reasons for the pull out. The Times of India reports that Apple laid off all employees it had hired, in a meeting on May…
Apple Extends Presence in Best Buy
Best Buy retail stores are beginning to stock and promote Macs, adding to the already stocked Mac minis and iPods. The Best Buy website is showing that laptops and desktops are "Available at most stores" but reports show that most stores do not currently stock…
Quicktime 7.1.1, SuperDrive Firmware Update
On Wednesday Apple released two updates: SuperDrive Firmware Update v2.0 - 7.3MB The SuperDrive Firmware Update fixes burning speeds when writing to certain recordable DVD media. System Requirements - Mac OS X v10.3.9 Panther or Mac OS X v10.4.6 Tiger One of the following products…