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10.4.6 Quickly Approaching
Sources have confirmed with World of Apple that Mac OS X 10.4.6 is quickly approaching public availability. The current seeds available to testers are Mac OS X 10.4.6 build 8I1116 (Intel) and build 8I124 (PowerPC), few issues are reported in the latest seeds.
BenQ Adds to the Strength of iPod Phone Rumour
Insiders at the Taiwanese manufacturer BenQ claim that Apple has been looking for a partner to help in the manufacturing of a new range of iPod mobile phones. The device which is expected within the next few months has been long rumoured and as of…
Analyst - No Media Event Around April 1st
UBS analysts have claimed that Apple will be unlikely to hold a Special Event for its 30th anniversary. Although other analysts, members of the media and the mac enthusiasts are hyping up a possible event this is very much against the grain. The analysts go…
iPhone Coming Soon?
Barron's Tiernan Ray reports in an exclusive report that Apple could be poised to release its own brand of mobile phone before the year is out. Speculation about an Apple phone is several years old, but analysts say the process is finally moving forward. Apple…
Jabra Scores Deal on Wireless iPod Transceiver
China Times reports that the large wireless headset maker Jabra has come to an agreement with Apple about the development of a Bluetooth Wireless attachment for the iPod. The device which is said to be capable of transmitting music back and forth with devices such…
Corrie Coming to an iPod Near You?
ITV bosses in a recent interview with a UK newspaper have confirmed that they have considered plans to make Coronation Street and ITV shows available on the UK iTunes Music Store. On a similar note both the BBC and ITV already have a scheme that…
Apple Store Freehold Raceway Mall, NJ
We've just received information regarding the upcoming Apple Store in the Freehold Raceway Mall in New Jersey. The official Mall website lists the store as upcoming but sources close to World of Apple stated that the store could open in just 4 weeks time. The…
64-Bit Merom Expected in September
Over the next few days we're going to get a lot of this, IDF (Intel Developer Forum) begins tomorrow, usually we wouldn't be fussed but obviously this year it directly affects the Mac World. Well rumour has it that Intel is on track to release…
The Video iPod - The Video
Well everyone has seen the pictures, which seem to be faked so all we need now is a very short video. Check it out... Make what you wish of it.
Video iPod Shines Again - Fake?
Looks like macshrine have done it again accept this time the pictures look legit. It was just last week we were all staring at a crappy photoshopped image of a 5G iPod. The fact that they're three of these images with all of them accurately…
NBC Universal Close to Closing iTunes UK Deal
Reports have been circling the Internet today that Apple UK is close to signing a deal with NBC Universal, the deal would mark the debut of TV video content outside of the US. According to reports NBC is planning to test the introduction with shows…
Apple Files Wide Touchpad Patent
In a filing made way back in August 2004 Apple employees describe in detail a wide touchpad and keyboard. FIG. 1 illustrates a conventional portable computer. Within the patent the wide touchpad is described as "The wide touchpad and keyboard disposed on the base assembly…
Rumour Roundup - February 28th Special Event
The time has come again, World of Apple have rounded up the hottest rumours, and dissected them and then regurgitated the results for joyous reading. If you're wondering what we're rounding up for then lets remind you, this Tuesday Apple will be hosting a Special…
The Real iPod Video? [Update 1]
As you've almost certainly read an image of the iPod Video has apparently been leaked. We've contacted some "sources" and we've analysed it through Photoshop and our conclusion is...This is the greatest fake we've ever seen. In fact it's so good that we can't make…
10.4.6 Begins Testing
Several tipsters have reported that Apple has begun testing Mac OS X 10.4.6 internally, the development notes are said to show that Apple has released a build for both the PowerPC and Intel platforms. The build number for PowerPC is 8I109 and for Intel 8I1102…
MediMac - New Support Service from Apple? [Update 1]
Yesterday World of Apple reported on a set of images that appeared on Flickr showing the new 15" MacBook Pro in all it's glory. Sure it was a nice set of photos, seemingly taken within the Apple campus with attention being drawn to the stick…
ProCare 2.0 to Arrive This Week?
ThinkSecret has posted an article backing up its previous claims that Apple will release a new ProCare product. The service dubbed ProCare 2.0 is expected to arrive this week and will remain priced at $99 (£79). The new package will include Personal Training, Fast Track…
17″ MacBook Pro at WWDC?
AppleInsider has recently reported that it expects the MacBook Pro to be announced in a 17" version around the time of WWDC, World of Apple can today confirm that reports from particular sources have confirmed that the MacBook Pro will begin shipping around the time…
Further Patent Findings for Apple’s Tablet Plans
Further patent findings have popped up on the internet, although considerably older (September 2005), the patent clearly shows OS X with one of the diagrams. Below are some interesting extracts from the filing; "A computer-implemented method of generating a display on a touch screen of…
Apple Prepping Intel Mac mini Without Rumoured iPod Dock
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is preparing the new Mac mini featuring an Intel chip. The site also goes back on its previous rumour about the Mac mini featuring an iPod Dock. The rumour had appeared before when an astute mac head dissected a Mac…