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EMI and Apple Announcement - Dropping DRM
Yesterday it was reported that EMI and Apple will hold a joint announcement later today (1PM BST). At first it looked like it was an announcement that The Beatles would finally join the iTunes Store. It appears this is not the case, multiple sources are…
Apple and EMI to Make Joint Announcement Monday?
BBC News reports that EMI is set to hold a media event this coming Monday, the article also notes that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been invited as special guest. The site speculates that the announcement will culminate in The Beatles coming to the iTunes…
Apple Hints at Quad-Core Processors
Following last months slip up MacTechNews.de recently noted of another mistake on Apples behalf. Apple's Creative Suite 3 promo page showing hint at future Quad-Core processors On Apple's Creative Suite 3 promo page the company wrote: Every new Mac features powerful dual-core or quad-core Intel…
Mac OS X 10.5 Due Next Month at NAB?
T3.co.uk claims to have a man with the finger on the pulse who says that Leopard is tracking for an April release. According to the "well placed source" not only is Leopard heading for a NAB release but so are eight-core Mac Pros. No mention…
Leopard Reaching Final Stages of Development
AppleInsider reports on a Wall Street analysts approach to the mass consensus that Apple is behind schedule on its next operating system, Mac OS X 10.5. American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu has gone on the offensive against a DigiTimes report that Apple is behind…
In Brief: Logic and Final Cut Crossgrades Removed, UK Set to Receive Two Further Apple Stores
Logic and Final Cut Crossgrades Removed It has been noted by multiple readers that Apple appears to have pulled Logic 7.2 crossgrade and Final Cut crossgrades from the online Apple Store. Both products are expected to see refreshes in the very near future. Final Cut…
Leopard Delayed Until October?
Notoriously inaccurate DigiTimes.com is reporting that Apple may be delaying the release of Leopard until October of this year. The publication attributes such a lengthy delay to Apple's plan to have Leopard support Windows Vista through an integrated version of Boot Camp. "Boot Camp is…
Apple Preparing iMac Re-Design?
AppleInsider reports that Apple has given Jonathan Ive and his team the task of cutting the fat from the current iMac line-up. Apple last replaced the design of its flagship product in August 2004 at MacExpo Paris, when it transitioned from the famous iMac G4…
Aperture Update to Increase RAW Support
AppleInsider reports that Apple is close to releasing an update to Aperture that will add RAW file support for around a dozen additional cameras. Apple Senior Product Manager, Joe Schorr told a forum of Aperture Users that the Pentax K10D, K100D, and K110D are just…
Apple UK Store Hints at 8-Core Mac Pro
The Apple UK online store has a small slip which points at the long rumoured 8-Core Mac Pro. When visiting the online store and searching for "Mac" the listing for the Mac Pro shows the following; 8-Core Mac Pro slip up on Apple UK online…
In Brief: Apple Seeking to Use RFID for Easy Network Configuration, H.264 Hardware Decoder Chips in Macs?
Apple Seeking to Use RFID for Easy Network Configuration A patent application filed by Apple was revealed late last week, it reveals that Apple may make use of RFID tags to help with the configuration of wireless networks. Apple offers the following abstract for the…
Analyst Predicts Subnotebook Running iPhone OS X
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu has written in a report that he believes Apple will make use of flash-based memory in multiple future products. "In our recent analysis of the supply chain, we are picking up more extensive use of NAND flash technology in…
Apple Searches for Multi-touch Expert
In a recent job posting Apple has revealed plans to use multi-touch display technology in future products. The job description which seeks a "Senior Panel Process Engineer" states that Apple is looking for "[an engineer to] lead the engineering activities to develop the new process…
iPhone Mysteriously Appears on Cingular Receipt
Derek Punsalan of 5thirtyone.com has posted a blog entry with a scan of a receipt. The image shows a receipt which reads "iPhone for DEREK PUNSALAN" and underneath is written "2 YR Agreement SAVING $150.00." Cingular iPhone receipt showing $150.00 discount Punsalan writes on his…
Apple to Announce Multiple Products in March?
Macworld.co.uk reports that Apple is set to release an "avalanche" of products during the month of March. The site has apparently learned that supplies of multiple Apple products are currently dwindling. Products stated to be low on stock are all models of the Mac mini…
iTunes Update Confirms Apple TV Gaming Plans?
An anonymous tipster has sent World of Apple the following section of code from within yesterdays iTunes 7.1 update . "4309.161" = "Are you sure you want to sync games? All existing games on the Apple TV “^1” will be replaced with games from this…
Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Extreme Reiterated Once Again
Think Secret has written a report which has been published on PCMag.com . The reports gives further details to the rumours started by Think Secret referring to Final Cut Pro 6 and Final Cut Extreme. The article also mentions the long rumoured updated Displays. The…
Apple Set to Hold Event at NAB
Macworld.com reports that Apple is set to hold a special event at the National Association of broadcasters (NAB) on Sunday, April 15. The article offers no details on what would be announced at the event but past launches and current rumours point towards a release…
3G Version of iPhone in 2008?
AppleInsider reports that a large-scale mobile phone operator in Sweden has apparently received assurances from Apple that the 2G version of the iPhone would arrive before September 2007 and that a 3G version could follow as soon as January 2008. Steve Jobs mentioned the 3G…
In Brief: Apple Planning Eleventh UK Store, Apple TV to Hit Stores March 5
Apple Planning Eleventh UK Store ifoAppleStore reports that Apple UK is planning to open a new Apple Store in Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre in the city of Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes is situated just off the M1 and is approximately 40 miles North of…