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The Case for a Second iPhone Model
Having to wait over a year for a new model of iPhone is sending the rumour mill into delirium. Yesterday saw not one, but two analysts stick their heads above the parapet and oust the idea that Apple will later this year release two models…
Quick Look at iTunes in iCloud in iOS 4.3 [U]
Today Apple announced its brand new service iCloud , as part of iCloud both the iOS App Store and iTunes Store allow purchases of songs, videos and Apps to be downloaded to a new iOS device if they've been previously purchased on another device. Immediately…
Rumour Roundup: WWDC 2011
It's that time in the Apple calendar again, the biggest event of the year is upon us and this years looks set to be one of the best for many years. Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 kicks off on Monday June 6 and will run through…
Fast Forward: iOS
At the Worldwide developers conference that kicks off on Monday Apple is going to show off the fifth major version of iOS. It is heavily rumoured and well known within certain circles that iOS 5 will be the biggest departure since the original launch of…
Fast Forward: Apple's iCloud
One of the most complex pieces of the puzzle is Apple's cloud vision, with little more than a few scant rumours to go by looking at this potentially huge move for Apple relies on a lot of forward thinking. In addition Apple's moves in regard…
Why Apple Wins this Round
In the words of Charlie Sheen, Apple is "winning". I'm being a little unfair though, Apple isn't the only one winning this round, any current manufacturer who is churning out mobile phone hardware capable of shooting high definition video and sending it instantly to the…
iPhone 5 Rumour Mill Begins Turning
With iPhone 5 rumours beginning to pick up pace, World of Apple looks at how the current crop of rumours compares to last years and what to expect in the coming months.
Rumour Roundup: Apple’s March 2 Special Event
Tomorrow’s special event is widely expected to see the unveiling of the second-generation iPad, but what can we expect from "iPad 2" and will Apple unveil anything else alongside it? Read on for a complete roundup of rumours related to Apple’s March 2 Media Event.
A Look at Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview
Today Apple gave developers a preview of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. The 3.6GB download is done through the Mac App Store after receiving an individual redemption code. The preview is labelled build 11A390 and is presumably very close to the finished product.
Rumour Roundup: 'Back to the Mac' Special Event
When Apple sent out invites last week it became clear what the focus of this special event was; with the title “Back to the Mac” it seems clear that Apple wishes to move away from the focus on iOS and iPods to return to the…
A look at the First beta of iOS 4.2 on iPad
iOS 4.2 is the first version of iOS 4 to be able to run on the iPad bringing the major enhancements to the iPad. The main features of iOS 4.2 on the iPad include folders, app multitasking, AirPlay, AirPrint and the ability to search a…
Thoughts on Apple's Foray into Social Networking
Social networks are king in 2010 and Apple is the latest company to jump on the bandwagon with Ping. Announced yesterday during Apple's annual iPod event the Ping social network was described by Steve Jobs as "a new music orientated social network". But with Apple's…
Observations Following Apple's iPod, iTunes and Apple TV Announcements
Today Apple announced a flurry of new and updated products, for details on each of Apple's announcements see the relevant articles: Apple Introduces All New iPod Shuffle Apple Shows Off All New iPod Nano With Multi-Touch Apple Releases Second Generation Apple TV Apple Revamps iPod…
The Demise of the Click-wheel - Apple Event Rumour Roundup
Tomorrow Apple will host its annual iPod event, I say annual because this event has been held on a predictable schedule with a predictable series of releases for the past four years. In the four years Apple has never once released or revised a product…
WWDC 2010 Rumour Roundup
The coming week marks one of the most important in Apple's calendar, with the demise of Apple's presence at Macworld the Worldwide Developers Conference marks the only occasion for Apple to host a scheduled stage event. WWDC also allows a significant number of developers across…
History Is Waiting Inside the Next London Apple Store
Every single square-inch of Apple's future Covent Garden (London) store has been replaced, repaired, restored or cleaned to prepare it for the millions of visitors who will step inside later this year and say, "Wow!" The store, whose construction and restoration could cost over $30…
Jobs Put Halt to Rumours of Mac App Store, Kind Of
The initial rumour was frankly absurd but if dissected far enough makes both financial sense for Apple, developers and will open up the Mac platform to the same ease of use that the iPhone and iPad enjoy. The undated article appeared on Rixstep last week…
A Look at the First Beta of iPhone OS 4.0
Today Apple allowed developers to get their hands on the first beta of iPhone OS 4.0. The latest major revision to the OS carries over 100 new features and seven major features. During the keynote presentation Apple demonstrated these seven major features: Multitasking App Folders…
iAd: Apple's Next Take on Google
Tomorrow Apple will host a media event on its own turf to show off the latest features of iPhone OS 4.0. iPhone OS is the software that powers the iPhone, the iPod touch and now the iPad, it's a major software platform with hundreds of…
Five Arguments For and Against the iPad
It doesn't often take much persuading for me to purchase a new Apple product, especially one with such interest and potential as the iPad. But when pre-orders opened late last week I didn't whip out the plastic and checkout my basket. Issues of being in…