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Apple Releases Xsan 2
Apple announced Xsan 2 on Tuesday the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS X. Administration tools have been completely redesigned in Xsan 2, making it easier than ever to set…
iPod shuffle Price Cut, New 2GB Model [Update: UK Pricing]
Apple today announced that the iPod shuffle is now even more affordably priced at $49 (£32) and that it is introducing a new 2GB model of the iPod shuffle for $69 (£45). "At just $49, the iPod shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever," said…
BBC Worldwide Shows Hit iTunes Store
Following on from rumours that came to light earlier today, it appears that BBC Worldwide content has begun to appear (iTunes Link) on the UK iTunes Store. As of writing the content is only available in the UK. The following shows are now available from…
128GB SSD Drive Suitable for Use in MacBook Air
Mtron has announced that they have developed a 128GB 1.8-inch solid state drive (SSD) with a ZIF-type interface, the drive is 100% compatible with the MacBook Air and will ship in April of this year. Mtron’s new SSD with Single Level Cell (SLC) Flash memory…
American Idol Performances Exclusively on iTunes
Apple has announced via press release that they have partnered with Fox Broadcasting Company to provide performances from Season 7 of American Idol the day following the broadcast. “We have some truly outstanding talent this year, and by working with Apple and iTunes, we’re giving…
BBC Shows on iTunes This Week?
Ars Technica reports that a "TV industry source" has told the technology site that Apple and BBC Worldwide have struck a deal for iTunes Store distribution of BBC content. The deal is reportedly going to be publicly announced on Tuesday. The agreement is an attempt…
Gallery: iPod nano (3rd Generation)
Last week World of Apple posted a gallery of the brand new pink iPod nano, this week we're posting photos of the red iPod nano. iPod nano (3G), iPod nano (2G), iPhone Included in the gallery is several shots of the user interface, and comparison…
Apple Just Developing Games for iPod and iPhone
A recent article pointed towards Apples recent change of trademark to cover gaming, it sparked speculation that Apple could be about to enter the video game market. Develop magazine believes that the change is simply to encompass gaming on both the iPod and iPhone, according…
In Brief: iPhone Internet Usage Shocks Google
Google revealed Wednesday that it has seen 50 times more search requests coming from the iPhone that any other mobile handset. The figures are so high that the company originally believed there was an error in the data collection. "We thought it was a mistake…
"Podmaps" Patent Reveals Interest in Mapping
A filing made by Apple in January 2007 shows that the company may have interest in merging visual maps and spoken directions. The mix of a visual map and spoken directions would be assembled together to create a "Podmap", which could then be transferred to…
In Brief: T-Mobile to Begin Selling iPhone in Austria During First Half 2008
T-Mobile Chief Executive Hamid Akhavan said on Tuesday that T-Mobile will begin selling the iPhone in Austria in the first half of this year. T-Mobile currently sells the iPhone in the German market.
Updates: iLife Support 8.2, iPod classic Firmware 1.1.1
iLife Support 8.2 - 9.7MB This update supports system software components shared by all iLife ’08 applications to improve their stability and performance. iPod classic Firmware Update 1.1.1 According to a report from iLounge the updated firmware which was recently made available corrects an issue…
Apple TV "Take 2" Software Update Available
Apple has today quietly released the much anticipated update to Apple TV. The software update introduces a brand new on-screen interface and gives the user the ability to rent movies from the iTunes Store. The update is available free for existing Apple TV owners by…
Apple Releases Aperture 2
Apple has today released a new version of Aperture. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color…
iPhone Flash Support Alongside SDK, "Unbreakable" Firmware
GearLive is reporting that a reliable source has confirmed that the iPhone will receive Adobe Flash support "very, vry soon." GearLive goes onto speculate that the release could be alongside the SDK release at the end of February. Some will remember that GearLive was the…
Mac OS X 10.5.2 in Pictures
Updates: Security Update 2008-001, Leopard Graphics Update 1.0, WebObjects 5.4.1
Security Update 2008-001 - Universal (28.8MB) - PPC (16.7MB) Leopard Graphics Update 1.0 - 48.9MB Leopard Graphics Update is recommended for all users and improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac. This update requires Mac OS X 10.5.2. WebObjects Update 5.4.1 for Mac OS…
Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard Released
Following months of testing Apple has finally released the latest point update to Mac OS X Leopard. The Mac OS X 10.5.2, is a 180MB update ( 340MB Combo ) and is now available in the software update utility, a restart is required following installation…
Apple Extends Trademark to Cover Gaming, Hiring Game Developers
Trademork notes that Apple has filed to extend the current Apple trademark to include the following new areas: Toys, games and playthings, namely, hand-held units for playing electronic games; hand-held units for playing video games; stand alone video game machines; electronic games other than those…
$100 Price Drop on iPhone and iPod touch?
9to5Mac believes that the iPhone and iPod touch could see a $100 price drop in the next two months. The move would also see Apple discontinuing the lower end models. The rumour site speculates that Apple will scrap the 8GB iPod touch and iPhone, leaving…