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MacBook Air, Macworld's "One more thing?"
Following MacRumors's post introducing the possibility of a product by the name of MacBook Air, 9to5Mac has now posted an excellent breakdown of mulitple rumours over the months that all seem to point at the same product. MacBook Air? One particular commentor on 9to5Mac points…
In Brief: "MacBook Air" Tidbits
MacRumors has posted a selection of tidibits from several sources which they believe are credible. A slim notebook, but not a "sub notebook" 13.3" screen Not a "Pro" machine External Optical Drive MacRumors rightfully notes that so close to Macworld, Apple has often fed sources…
SlingPlayer Native App for iPhone and iPod touch?
ElectricPig.tv is reporting that an "extremely senior source" at Sling Media has stated that an iPhone/iPod touch version of their SlingPlayer client software is coming. For those who need further information, Sling Media sells a device called a SlingBox , this SlingBox allows you to…
Warner, Disney, Fox, Lions Gate, and Paramount in on iTunes Rentals
Bloomberg is reporting that Warner Brothers studios, Disney, Fox, Lions Gate and Paramount are all involved in Apple's iTunes rental deal, the details of which are widely expected to arrive at next weeks keynote address at Macworld on January 15th. Bloomberg states that new and…
Melbourne Apple Store?
Apple Store, Melbourne? ifoAppleStore reports that Apple appears to be planning to open a new Apple Store in the Chadstone Shopping Centre situated in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. The word "Apple" has appeared on a white construction barrier and the original tipster notes that…
Fox DVDs Include Digital Copy, Apple Prepping iTunes 7.6
TUAW reports that one tipster has received the Family Guy DVD 'Blue Harvest' a week ahead of the January 15th release, the tipster has provided several screenshots of a Digital Copy file suitable for playing on iPods that is included on the DVD. Fox Digital…
In Brief: European Media Invited to London Macworld Stream, Leeds to Host Apple Store, Stevenote Bingo
European Media Invited to London Macworld Stream Apple invites UK and European media to view Macworld keynote live in London During next weeks keynote presentation being held in Macworld San Francisco, Apple has invited members of the European media to BBC Television Centre for a…
Patents: Portable Computer Docking Station, Ever Changing Keyboard
Integrated monitor and docking station - Patent Link A patent application submitted in 2006 has been published for the first time revealing that Apple could be working on a docking system for portable computers. The dock itself closely resembles the look of the current iMac…
In Brief: Fujitsu, Hitachi Quit Micro Hard-Drive Business; Icon Wiggle in Patent; Final Cut Meeting Holds Answers
Fujitsu, Hitachi Quit Micro Hard-Drive Business, Icon Wiggle in Patent A report from Reuters notes that an increasing shift to flash-based storage has forced Fujitsu and Hitachi out of the ultra-small rotating hard drive business. Both Fujitsu and Hitachi had supplied micro hard-drives for Apple's…
iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 to Include Copy/Paste?
According to MacScoop the recent leak of firmware version 1.1.3 for the iPhone was of an incomplete build and some surprises may still be present in the final release. According to the rumour site Apple intends to include copy and paste support in the final…
Apple Readying Blu-Ray Capable Macs
A note by American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu to clients states that Apple is set to put some weight behind the Blu-Ray High Definition format and begin shipping some of its computers with the capabilities built in. "We believe this is a key announcement…
Photo of Ultra-Portable Mac, MacBook Revision?
Earlier in the day newly registered MacRumors user ' greenrabbit ' posted a picture to the ongoing discussion about the heavily rumoured ultra-portable Mac thread. Is this the ultra-portable Mac, or the MacBook revision? To throw down to personal opinion, I personally avoided writing about…
Further iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 Details [Video]
First we saw screenshots , followed by a brief video ; now we have a lengthy video walkthrough and ongoing question and answers about the upcoming firmware upgrade for the iPhone. The following features are demoed in the video: Moving home screen icons, across pages…
Ultra-Portable with Multi-Touch Trackpad, External Optical Drive?
MacRumors is reporting that it has heard from reliable sources about the heavily rumoured ultra-portable Mac/sub-notebook . The site which is historically accurate notes that the ultra-portable Mac is due at this months Macworld Expo which kicks off on Tuesday 15th. MacRumors sources stated that…
24-Hour Variable Price iTunes Rentals, Disney and Fox?
Variety is citing studio sources and confirms two other reports from major news outlets that Apple will be announcing iTunes Movie Rentals at next months Macworld San Francisco. The report states that both Fox and Disney have signed up to the deal to provide movies…
iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 Video
Famed iPhone hacker Natetrue has decided to weigh in on the argument regarding the iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 screenshots that appeared on the internet yesterday. A video of the icon dragging has been posted and the other features such as Locate Me, have been confirmed by…
iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 Leaked, Locate Me, Movable Icons [Screenshots]
GearLive is reporting that it has played with the upcoming iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 and reveals a number of features that are included. Ability to edit home screen - Drag icons around Add web bookmarks to the home screen Locate Me - Triangulation of towers to…
NY Times Adds Credence to iTunes Rentals
The New York Times has confirmed earlier rumours that Apple will be launching an iTunes movie rental service at Macworld Expo, San Francisco. According to the papers sources more than one studio will be involved in the deal. Apple has been trying to interest a…
iTunes Movie Rentals at Macworld?
The Financial Times is reporting that Apple will use Macworld in January as the venue to announce an iTunes on-demand rental service, with 20th Century Fox being at least one studio who has already signed up. The report cites a "person familiar with the situation"…
Apple to Adopt Intel Ultra-Mobile Platform?
AppleInsider writes that Apple will build a stronger relationship with Intel in 2008 by adopting its upcoming 'Menlow' Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform. The sources who reported to AppleInsider that Apple would adopt 'Menlow' also noted that Apple was specifically interested in Intel's upcoming 45-nanometer…