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Apple Working on Tablet Mac?
CNet's Crave blog has re-ignited rumours that Apple is working on a new tablet form-factor Mac. Citing sources from a recent dinner party the blog claims that Taiwanese manufacturer Asustek is helping Apple build its new OS X based tablet computer. "We checked back with…
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.5.1 9B13 to Developers [Updated]
As widely expected Apple has started seeding Mac OS X 10.5.1 to developers for testing. The seed carries the build number 9B13. Apple states that the following areas should be targeted for testing; Mail Sync, Spotlight Index, Disk Management, Text Drawing, iCal and CalDAV syncing…
Apple Prepping Mac OS X 10.5.1
Mac Rumors and AppleInsider are both reporting that Apple has begun passing around pre-release builds of Mac OS X 10.5.1. Widespread testing is expected to start as early as next week. The update will naturally help fix bugs and address security issues that are prevailing…
iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Due This Coming Week?
T3.co.uk has managed to get its hands on a review model of the iPhone in the UK, luckily the model was already loaded with Apple's latest firmware, 1.1.2. T3 notes the following about the update: First off, there's support for dozens of languages, so if…
iTunes 7.5 Due Next Week?
AppleInsider reports that Apple is prepping the release of iTUnes 7.5 which could arrive as early as next week. The rumour site believes that the update will only contain "minor refinements" and no major new features. Due for release as iTunes 7.5, the software update…
Apple Working on Time Machine AirDisk Support?
AppleInsider reports that Apple is working on bring back the ability to backup using Time Machine to a hard drive connected to an Airport Extreme base station. The feature which was widely touted prior to Leopard's release was pulled at the last minute with all…
MacBook Update Nearing?
Both Mac Rumors and Think Secret are reporting that the MacBook could see an update as early as October 30th although Think Secret believes that it could be pushed back to November 6th. Think Secret originally pointed towards the update in early October , at…
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Due Imminently [Update: Apparently Not]
Think Secret reports that Apple will unleash the final update to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger sometime in the next few hours, just 2 days before the official release of Mac OS X Leopard. Mac OS X 10.4.11 is said to include more than two…
iPhone Tariffs for Germany?
MacNotes.de has published a list of rate plans which have reportedly been sourced from multiple T-Mobile sources in Germany. iPhone M 49 EUR/month Free data over EDGE Free T-Mobile WiFi Hotspots Free Voicemail 100 Minutes included (further minutes: 0.39 euros per minute) 40 SMS included…
Apple to Deliver Penryn-based Mac Pros Soon?
AppleInsider reports that Apple is awaiting the official word from Intel that it can ship an update to its beefy Mac Pro workstation. The new Mac Pro will feature Intel's currently unreleased processor known as Penryn, it will represent the first upgrade to the Mac…
iPhone SDK at Macworld?
Businessweek reports that Apple may be planning to release an official development kit at next years Macworld Conference and Expo which will be held in mid-January. Sources familiar with Apple's plans for an SDK state; Apple will release a software-development kit for the iPhone in…
Leopard Confirmed for October 26 Release?
Loop Rumors , ifoAppleStore and Think Secret are all reporting that Leopard will hit shop shelves at 6PM on October 26th, this is reportedly "confirmed." AppleInsider notes that Apple is expected to make an announcement to the media as early as Tuesday 16th October. Both…
Mac mini Nearing End of Life?
AppleInsider reports that the Mac mini could be nearing EOL. The rumour site notes that the bottom of the range Mac is being phased out ahead of Mac OS X Leopard's release and channel partners have been told by Apple not to expect any shipments…
Leopard Edges Closer to GM
After reports earlier in the week that Apple has begun training for Mac OS X Leopard, Mac Rumors is now reporting that Leopard was finally believed to be "approaching Gold Master status" and that their "most recent checks" indicated that "Apple had 11 high priority…
Apple to Launch Official iPhone Web Applications Directory Today?
AppleInsider expects Apple to launch a new part of its website which will contain a directory of official web iPhone applications. One anonymous source confirmed to AppleInsider that Apple representatives have been tracking down authors of Web-based iPhone apps and asking them to submit official…
Leopard Goes Gold? [Update: Maybe not]
AppleInsider writes that sources have disclosed to the site that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is now "finalised" and that Apple has begun the process of training support staff. The rumour sites notes that support material and training is said to be based around Leopard's…
Updated MacBooks Due Before November?
Think Secret reports that Apple is set to introduce updated Macbook notebooks following the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard which is rumoured to be due on October 26th. The rumour site writes that the update MacBooks could be in the hands of consumers…
Munster Looks Ahead to Leopard, Macworld
Analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray has released a report to clients today looking forward to the release of Mac OS X Leopard and potential releases at Macworld. Munster noted that Apple was "on track" to ship Leopard by the end of October, and predicted…
Apple Swallows Up High-End Penryn Chips?
The Inquirer reports citing sources in Tokyo that Apple has "pre-booked" all the top end Penryn processors for this year, leaving only "minimum quantities" for other manufacturers. The processors are widely expected to be used in Apple's next-generation of Mac Pro workstations. Penryn processors code-named…
In Brief: iPhone in Canada Soon? HD Content on iTS?
iPhone in Canada Soon? Digital Journal claims to have information that the retailer Holt Renfrew will carry the iPhone by mid-October throughout Canada. The Holt Renfrew source says the 8GB phone will be a GSM phone, retailing across the country for $799. Anyone familiar with…