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Leopard Set for October 26 Release?
Both Think Secret and AppleInsider concur that Leopard is likely to be released on the final weekend of October. Both sites pin the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard on Friday 26th. The date is reminiscent of the release of Mac OS X 10.4…
iPhone SDK to Remain Web-Based
Ars Technica writes that a source at Apple has told them that Apple is developing solutions to expand the power and capabilities of the current web-based SDK "but there are currently no plans to offer a "true" iPhone SDK that would allow developers to create…
Apple Considering Intel for Future iPhone?
DigiTimes is reporting that Apple is considering using Intel's Moorestown mobile device platform in a future iPhone. Moorestown was introduced last month at the Intel Developer Forum, although not expected until 2009, Moorestown chips will be based on Intel's 45-nanometer manufacturing process and therefore promise…
Slim Aluminium MacBook?
The ever reliable 9to5Mac.com reported recently that Apple is readying an update to the MacBook which will see a new design. The site first off mentions that although they believe this is a MacBook revision they cannot rule out the long-rumoured "ultra-thin" MacBook Pro. The…
Apple Intending to Reinvent the Newton?
AppleInsider reports today that Apple has plans to reinvent the personal computer (PDA), with a possible announcement of the future product being as soon as January 2008 with a shipping date of mid-2008. Steve Jobas has mentioned in the past that Apple had been working…
Leopard to Exclude 800MHz and G3 Macs
AppleInsider reports that Apple is expected to drop support for Macs running under 800MHz as well as G3 processors. The rumour site notes that Apple is yet to release the official specifications for the future Operating System but mentions that it has long been written…
3G iPhone in the Pipeline?
Mulitple sites are reporting that Steve Jobs commented at yesterdays special event that a 3G iPhone is being worked on. Pocketlint quotes Jobs as saying; "You can expect a 3G iPhone later next year". Engadget however writes; Our phone has a talk time of 8…
Rumour Roundup: London Special Event
In just 13 hours Apple is set to kick off a press conference at the largest Apple Store in the world, the Regent Street Apple Store. The 28,000 square foot Apple Store has closed early on Monday evening and will not re-open to the public…
In Brief: iPhone Update Imminent
Think Secret writes a quick article noting that Apple is expected to release a firmware update for the iPhone, possibly in the coming hours. The site notes that the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store will be one of the new features in the software update which…
Regent Street Store Prepares for Tuesday's Event
Following the release of invitations to select members of the media, Apple has begun preparing the host destination of the event. The Regent Street Apple Store in London will reportedly not open to the public until 4.00PM on the day of the event. Store employees…
iPhone Firmware v1.1.1 Coming Soon?
Mac Rumors has noted that Apple's $100 iPhone credit page shows an iPhone with version 1.1.1 of firmware. The current iPhone firmware is 1.0.2. Apple is expected to release an update to install the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store any day now. The rumour site also…
European iPhone to Ship in November
Think Secret reports on the European iPhone which is looking more than likely to be announced at this coming Tuesday's Special Event . The rumour site writes that the iPhone will be on sale in the first half of November to UK consumers and will…
T-Mobile Germany iPhone Advert?
MacBiduolle has posted ( translation ) what appears to be an advert from T-Mobile Germany advertising a 3G, 16GB iPhone to be released on the 12th of November. The spec listed in the advert is; HSDPA/UMTS 3G and 16GB storage all for €499 (~$680). Looking…
iTunes Movie Rentals Coming Soon?
One user over at Flickr has posted a screenshot of iTunes which appears to point towards future Movie rentals. iTunes Movie Rentals? The user writes: I was trying to report a problem via iTunes, and this pop-up for selecting a reason contains some interesting/revealing strings…
September 5th Special Event: iPod nano UI Screenshots
Think Secret has updated a previously written article with more information about the third-generation iPod nano which is expected to be released later on today. The rumour site claims that the nano will feature a high resolution screen with a resolution of 320 x 240…
"The Beat Goes On": Rumour Roundup
As with tradition, we will offer a roundup of the rumours before tomorrow's Special Event . Take a look at some past roundups, it's always fun to see how horrible inaccurate some rumours are; Special Event: Tuesday August 7th 2007 WWDC 2007 NAB Special Event…
September 5th Special Event: 3.5-inch Touch Screen iPod, Madonna
3.5-inch touch-screen iPod debuts tomorrow Think Secret notes that Apple will finally debut a 3.5-inch touch-screen tomorrow, 20 months after the site broke the news. The rumour site writes that the new iPod will have similar dimensions to the iPhone with which it will share…
DigiTimes Confirms Multi-touch iPod with WiFi
The far eastern rumour publication cites Taiwan-based contract manufacturers stating that the "new iPod video will also come with a wide-screen panel, high storage capacity and Wi-Fi connectivity." Inline with earlier rumours the publication notes that Apple is likely to drop hard drive based iPods…
September 5th Special Event: iTunes Kiosks, iPod nano 3G
iTunes Kiosks Albotas claims to have heard the word on the street that Apple will unveil iTunes Store kiosks at this coming Wednesday's special event. The kiosks will reportedly be setup thorough various retailers in North America, no word on which stores or how many…
In Brief: Cases Revealed for New nano?
iLounge notes that Uniea is beginning to promote a new iPod case for a model that doesn't appear to exist. The case features a soft leather interior, hard plastic shell and scratch resistant interior is described as the U-Suit Hard Protective Leather Case for New…