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Apple Computer Take-back Program
Apple announced on Wednesday that it will begin its computer take-back program this week. The scheme was announced in April this year, the program will allow US customers to hand in their old Mac when they purchase a new one, the program also applies to…
iWeb 1.1.1 Released
Apple released an update to iWeb late last week. The update is around 90MB in size and is available in Software Update. iWeb 1.1.1 refines comment and search support for blogs and podcasts published to .Mac. It also resolves a some issues related to publishing…
“Mac Pro” Trademarks Appear in US
Late last year it was widely reported that Apple had trademarked the term "Mac Pro" in New Zealand, now the trademark appears to have popped up in the US. On May 17, 2006 Apple trademarked "Mac Pro" through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under…
Logic Express Updated to 7.2.1
Apple today released a small update for Logic Express, the update which is around 16MB in size is described as the following: Logic Express 7.2.1 is a maintenance release that delivers enhanced reliability and compatibility. Key changes address issues in the following areas: - Intel…
Xcode 2.3 Update Released
Apple today released an update for Xcode pushing it to version 2.3, which includes Apple's GCC 4 based on version 4.0.1 of the Free Software Foundation's GNU Compiler Collection.,adds support for DWARF Debugging Format, improved support for Nasm (Netwide Assembler) for Intel directly as a…
Nike and Apple Launch Nike+iPod [Update]
Nike and Apple today officially announced a partnership resulting in Nike+iPod at an event in New York. Apple and Nike join forces to create a revolutionary accesory for the iPod nano “Nike+iPod is a partnership between two iconic, global brands with a shared passion for…
Apple Counter Sues Creative
It appears that on the same day that Creative filed a suit against Apple, Apple filed a suit against Creative. On May 15 Apple filed the suit with a Wisconsin District Court claiming that Creative infringes on four patents related to the iPod. "Creative proactively…
Fifth Avenue Store Press Conference
As reported late last week a press conference has been held in the brand new Fifth Avenue Apple Store today, finishing just a few minutes ago the press were treated to a tour of the new store. The store features a 32-foot glass cube, and…
Apple Announces Final Cut Express HD 3.5
Today Apple announced the release of Final Cut Express HD 3.5. In a Press Release Apple said: “Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is the total movie making package with many of the same tools the pros use at a price designed to appeal to aspiring…
Firmware Updates for Early Intel Macs
Apple today released firmware updates for Intel versions of the iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini (early 2006). Mac mini (early 2006) SMC Firmware Update - Under 1MB The SMC Firmware Update addresses intermittent boot issues with the Mac mini (Early 2006). MacBook Pro SMC Firmware…
Discovery Channels Come to iTMS
As of today content from the Discovery Network will be available on the US iTunes Music Store. "Now, new possibilities are opened for people who want to use Discovery's high-quality knowledge-rich content on the go, while we also promote Discovery's television networks," said Don Baer…
MacBook Pro Receives Quiet Speed Bump [Update]
Apple today quietly bumped the processor speed of its MacBook Pro line with the price points remaining unchanged. The MacBook Pro line-up consists of the following: 15.4" 2.0Ghz Core Duo, $1,999 (£1,399) 15.4" 2.16Ghz Core Duo, $2,499 (£1,699) 17" 2.16Ghz Core Duo, $2,799 (£1,899) IN…
Apple Releases MacBook
Apple today released the long anticipated MacBook computer, the successor to the iBook. The new Black MacBook As expected the MacBook comes with a 13-inch widescreen display and is available in Black and White. 1.83GHz White MacBook $1,099 (£749): 13.3-inch glossy widescreen 1280 x 800…
Zen Maker Files Injunction Against Apple
Creative Technology on Monday filed a complaint with the U.S International Trade Commission seeking an injunction that would prevent Apple from importing iPods from its overseas manufacturers. In the filing Creative requests an investigation into whether Apple Computer has violated Section 337 of Tariff of…
iLife 06 Updates
Apple has made updates to its iLife 06 suite of applications available via Software Update. iMovie HD 6.0.2 - 7.0MB This update to iMovie HD 6 addresses issues with PAL audio and displaying iLife Sound Effects automatically in its iLife Media Browser. It also improves…
Apple Music Revenue Could Grow to $15 Billion by 2010
The independent research and consulting provider Generator have published a report showing that Apple's music business could more than double in the next 5 years. For the year ending September 2002 music was only 2.6 of Apples total revenue but as of September last year…
Reports of iPhone Said to be “Guesswork”
Responding to rumours that spread late last week Softbank Corp has issued a statement calling such rumours "guesswork at best" The rumours consisted of a report from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun saying that President of Softbank and CEO of Apple Computer had met up to…
French DRM Law Gives Apple some Slack
The French Senate has been at it again, on Wednesday the Senate approved a new copyright bill but has amended the previous bill affecting music services such as iTunes, forcing them to open up their DRM. The amended text in the bill which was approved…
Front Row 1.2.2 Available
Apple has released an update for its Front Row application, the update is around 4MB in size and is described as the following: Bugs fixed in 1.2.2 include: Addresses bugs that prevented song shuffling within playlists Front row no longer says the server was not…
Apple Releases Update for QuickTime, Security Update
Apple today released an update to Quicktime 7. The update pushes Quicktime to version 7.1 and weighs in around 50MB, Apple describes the update as the following: QuickTime 7.1 delivers numerous important bug fixes and addresses critical security issues. This update is highly recommended for…