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No Apple TV Cable Box Says Apple Exec
Despite persistent reports over the years that the Apple TV could soon become a cable set top box an Apple executive has put a stop to the speculation. The information comes via a research note by Caris & Company who on Tuesday said that its…
Camera Equipped iPods Scrapped from Media Event
Rumours circulating today suggest that just days before Apple's September 9th media event the brand new line of iPods with built-in cameras could be delayed due to technical issues. Both AppleInsider and HardMac have independently reported that Apple has suffered bad parts related to the…
Ready-Made Ringtones on the Horizon
Music industry sources have reportedly told CNet that Apple is set to announce the availability of pre-cut ringtones at the upcoming September 9 media event . According to CNet, Apple is rushing to have the service available in time which will see pre-made ringtones available…
ZFS No Show Down to Licensing Issues
During the testing of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server the much hyped file system ZFS did make a brief appearance , as it did with Mac OS X Leopard client and server. Neither of these operating systems actually shipped with ZFS read or writing…
No Apple TV Update at September Media Event
Following the announcement of next weeks September 9th media event popular Apple analyst Gene Munster predicted on Tuesday that the event would see the release of a new update Apple TV. The Loop now refutes this stating that "very reliable sources" have said that an…
Details of iPhone in China
Following last Friday's announcement that Apple and China Unicom had partnered to bring the iPhone to China some felt left short of details from the very brief announcement. What we know 3-year non-exclusive deal with China Unicom iPhone targeted to launch calendar Q409 China Unicom…
iPhone OS 3.1 Expected Next Week
A report suggests that AT&T has hinted at the release of iPhone OS 3.1 this month with a possible coincidence with next weeks media event . FSMdotCOM writes that an AT&T "ninja" told the site that AT&T will enable MMS capabilities with iPhone OS 3.1…
Chinese iPhone Deal Could be Announced Friday
Despite no official word that the iPhone has received a network access license for operation on any Chinese network a new report today suggests that a deal between Apple and China Unicom could be officially announced tomorrow. The Chinese carrier is set to hold a…
Low End Plastic MacBook to See Redesign
AppleInsider is today reporting that Apple's polycarbonate MacBook notebook range is set for a "visual tuneup". The sources familiar with the matter say that Apple is preparing to refresh the MacBook within the next few months with a "slimmer, lighter enclosure and restructured internal architecture…
Reports Suggest Jobs Entirely Tablet Focussed
Since his return to Apple in late June, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is said to have been entirely focussed on the heavily rumoured Apple touchscreen tablet . The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CEO has been involved with the tablet since before his…
Snow Leopard Install DVD Ships with Mac Mini
Engadget Japan has posted several photos from a Mac mini purchaser who purportedly received a Mac OS X Snow Leopard restore disc with the Mac mini. Several reports also indicate that pre-orders for "up-to-date" Snow Leopard discs have changed status to read "Prepared for shipment"…
Apple Begins Snow Leopard Training for Support Staff
Macenstein reports that sources have confirmed to them that Apple has begun training support staff on Mac OS X Snow Leopard and that the operating system will very likely be released on Friday August 28th. Macenstein also publishes several screenshots from the AppleCare training materials…
UK Apple Store Hints at August 28 Snow Leopard Ship Date
Apple's UK online store has given Mac OS X Snow Leopard an August 28 ship date. The listing which is for the "up-to-date" version only gives credence to rumours that Apple would ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard by the end of August. The entry…
Analyst Predicts Apple TV Change
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has predicted in a note today that Apple will update both the Apple TV hardware and software in the near future. Additionally Munster predicts that Apple may introduce an iTunes TV subscription service for around $30-40 per month allowing "…
The Beatles on iTunes Rumours Return
Along with this weeks news that Apple could be planning a music based event during the week of September 7th, some are now speculating that this could mean an announcement that The Beatles will finally feature on the iTunes Store. The assumptions are based on…
Chinese iPhone Set for Network Access License
Interfax TMT is reporting that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is expected to soon grant the iPhone a Network Access License in China. According to the industry source the NAL will be given to iPhone Model A1324. According to iPhonAsia mentioned is…
Apple Special Event Set for September 9th
All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will hold a media event on Wednesday, September 9th in San Francisco. As with past years it is likely that the event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. AllThingsD adds that the event…
New iPod Touch Photos Surface
Over the weekend Mac Rumors posted photos of what is believed to be the new iPod touch. The photos depict a familiar looking iPod touch with a camera situated in the top centre. Additionally a blog called Covino & Rich , hosts of the Maxim…
Photos of Snow Leopard Packaging Surface
MacRumors has posted photos of what appears to be Mac OS X Snow Leopard packaging. The images show the outer casing as well as the DVD disc itself which would suggest that Snow Leopard is already in production. Earlier last week it was claimed that…
Apple Media Event Planned for September, No Tablet Planned
MediaMemo is claiming that music industry sources have intimated that Apple is set to hold a special event the week of September 7th. MediaMemo explains that Apple is "noncommittal" about the dates. MediaMemo goes onto suggest that Apple is likely to be holding a music…