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Steve Jobs Announces iPhone SDK, Coming February 2008
Apple CEO, Steve Jobs has posted an open letter revealing that Apple will release a third party SDK for the iPhone and iPod touch in February 2008. Letter reproduced for convenience: Let me just say it: We want native third party applications on the iPhone…
Apple Plans to Drop Price of iTunes Plus Tracks
Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that the company plans to reduce the price of iTunes plus songs by .30 cents either later today or tomorrow. Songs on iTunes Plus originally came at a premium though: 30% more than the…
Leopard Details: Back to My Mac, System Requirements, Up-to-Date
Apple Details "Back to My Mac" Feature Only available to .Mac subscribers, Back to My Mac allows users to access files or view the Desktop of their Mac at home from the Finder on a remote computer. Back to My Mac puts any Leopard-based Mac…
In Brief: Leopard Goes Gold
Following today's announcement from Apple regarding the shipping date of Leopard, it has been revealed that the next-generation operating system as finally reached Golden Master. Build 9A581 which was released internally late last week as been declared a Golden Master. The code will now be…
Apple Confirms Orange as French iPhone Carrier
Following a half announcement from Orange last month, Apple has finally announced that Orange will be the official carrier for the iPhone in the UK. “We are excited to partner with Orange and bring iPhone to France in time for the holidays,” said Steve Jobs…
iPhone SDK at Macworld?
Businessweek reports that Apple may be planning to release an official development kit at next years Macworld Conference and Expo which will be held in mid-January. Sources familiar with Apple's plans for an SDK state; Apple will release a software-development kit for the iPhone in…
Apple Officially Announces Leopard Ship Date
Apple today announced that Mac OS X Leopard will go on sale Friday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers, and that Apple’s online store is now accepting pre-orders. Leopard is packed with more than 300 new features and…
Leopard Confirmed for October 26 Release?
Loop Rumors , ifoAppleStore and Think Secret are all reporting that Leopard will hit shop shelves at 6PM on October 26th, this is reportedly "confirmed." AppleInsider notes that Apple is expected to make an announcement to the media as early as Tuesday 16th October. Both…
Firm Comments on iPhone Hacking, Applications
In today's note to clients Gene Munster, analyst for Piper Jaffray briefly wrote about iPhone hacking and third party applications for the iPhone. Munster agreed first hand that a larger set of applications would make the iPhone more attractive but was keen to note that…
Analyst Sees Ultra-Portable Mac in 4-6 Months
Calling the subject its "Hot Topic of the Month" Piper Jaffray stated Monday that there's is a "high" likelihood that Apple will announce an ultra-portable Mac in the next 4-6 months. "The move could take place in the form of an smaller laptop and/or a…
Mac mini Nearing End of Life?
AppleInsider reports that the Mac mini could be nearing EOL. The rumour site notes that the bottom of the range Mac is being phased out ahead of Mac OS X Leopard's release and channel partners have been told by Apple not to expect any shipments…
Leopard Edges Closer to GM
After reports earlier in the week that Apple has begun training for Mac OS X Leopard, Mac Rumors is now reporting that Leopard was finally believed to be "approaching Gold Master status" and that their "most recent checks" indicated that "Apple had 11 high priority…
Apple Acknowledges Gore's Peace Price
Apple.com has today posted a front page tribute to Former Vice President and Apple Board Member, Al Gore who has won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize . Apple.com contains the following tribute to Al Gore: Al has put his heart and soul, and much of…
Apple Launch Web Apps Directory
As per the rumours Apple has unleashed an online directory of web apps designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. Developers are invited to submit their own applications for inclusion in the directory which is split into numerous categories; Calculate, Entertainment, Games, News, Productivity, Search…
Apple Scoops Six Awards at T3
Yesterday at the T3 Awards Apple walked away with six separate prizes for its products. Apple won: Most Anticipated Gadget for 2008: iPhone Best Commuter Gadget: iPod Best Music Gadget: iPod Best Gadget of All Time: iPod Best Download Service: iTunes Store Drop Dead Gorgeous…
Apple to Launch Official iPhone Web Applications Directory Today?
AppleInsider expects Apple to launch a new part of its website which will contain a directory of official web iPhone applications. One anonymous source confirmed to AppleInsider that Apple representatives have been tracking down authors of Web-based iPhone apps and asking them to submit official…
Leopard Goes Gold? [Update: Maybe not]
AppleInsider writes that sources have disclosed to the site that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is now "finalised" and that Apple has begun the process of training support staff. The rumour sites notes that support material and training is said to be based around Leopard's…
In Brief: 10 Millionth London Store Visitor, Facebook and iTunes Tie-in
10 Millionth London Store Visitor Apple's Regent Street Apple met a major milestone today, welcoming its 10 millionth customer through the doors since it opened in November 2004 . Store staff surrounded the shopper, Michal Revivo and gave her more than she bargained for. The…
Updated MacBooks Due Before November?
Think Secret reports that Apple is set to introduce updated Macbook notebooks following the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard which is rumoured to be due on October 26th. The rumour site writes that the update MacBooks could be in the hands of consumers…
Munster Looks Ahead to Leopard, Macworld
Analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray has released a report to clients today looking forward to the release of Mac OS X Leopard and potential releases at Macworld. Munster noted that Apple was "on track" to ship Leopard by the end of October, and predicted…