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Piper Jaffray Chimes in on iMac Rumours
Following months and months of iMac rumours, Piper Jaffray has also stepped into the picture with their take. According to the investment research firm there is an 80% chance that Apple will release a completely redesigned iMac this Summer. According to the firm the "iMac…
Apple Acquires CUPS
According to a post on the CUPS.org website , Apple has acquired the source code and the author of the CUPS modular printing software. In February of 2007, Apple Inc. acquired ownership the CUPS source code and hired me (Michael R Sweet), the creator of…
iTunes and QuickTime Updates, Full Screen Playback Enabled
Apple has released two minor updates, one for iTunes and the other for QuickTime. iTunes 7.3.1 - 33.8MB (Mac) / 47.6MB (Windows) "iTunes 7.3.1 addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library." QuickTime 7.2 - 51.4MB (Mac) / 19.3MB (Windows) QuickTime 7.2…
Multi-touch Video iPods to Arrive in August
Apple is reportedly preparing to release a next-generation video iPod in August, featuring a multi-touch display. The report comes from DigiTimes stating that "sources at upstream suppliers" have pointed towards Wintek as the supplier of the touch panels. "The Taiwan-based panel maker will begin shipping…
Apple Ultra-portable Mac End of 2007?
MacScoop claims that "trusted sources" have passed on information that Apple is planning to release "a notebook that is so small and light that it could redefine the standards of ultra-portable computing." The site claims that the new notebook will most likely complete the MacBook…
iPhone Spotted in UK on O2 Network?
TUAW has posted an article stating that a source of theirs has seen an iPhone in the UK running on the O2 network. The rumour comes just a days after Steve Jobs was reportedly spotted at the Regent Street Apple Store. Back in April is…
Apple Puts Strain on NAND Flash Supplies
DigiTimes is reporting that both Hynix Semiconductors and Samsung Electronics are seeing difficulties securing sufficient stock of NAND flash as Apple orders increasing amounts. The Taiwanese publication writes that both Hynix and Samsung have begun reserving larger amounts of NAND flash for Apple starting in…
Munster Sees Touch-screen iPods Running OS X by Macworld
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster released a note to clients on Monday detailing his believes that Apple will soon introduce a new video iPod similar to that of the iPhone. "We believe the iPhone reveals much of what the iPod will soon be," wrote analyst…
New Apple Keyboard Coming Soon, Bundled with New iMac?
AppleInsider claims that the next generation of iMacs will come bundled with a new keyboard. AppleInsider also agrees with Think Secret about the long-rumoured iMac update. The site states that Apple will introduce 20- and 24-inch models only and they will be slimmer and sleeker…
Methods of Reading World of Apple
Straight to your Inbox As of late last week you can now receive the latest news and rumours from World of Apple straight to your email inbox. The service which is provided by our friends over at Zookoda , delivers a nice selection of stories…
Jobs Spotted in London, Finalising iPhone Deal?
ifoAppleStore and Macworld.co.uk are reporting that Steve Jobs was spotted in Apple's Regent Street store yesterday. ifo is speculating that Steve Jobs could be in the UK to finalise a contract for the iPhone with an "undisclosed" provider. The site also mentions that the Regent…
AT&T Survey Hints at iChat for iPhone
One blog reports that AT&T have begun sending out surveys to those who purchased an iPhone (presumably through an AT&T store). AT&T survey As the blogger proceeded through the survey, he came to a question regarding the speed of the EDGE connection on the iPhone…
In Brief: Aluminium iMacs Set for August Release? Fifth Avenue Construction Video
Aluminium iMacs Set for August Release? Think Secret believes that the long-rumoured iMac revision could come in August. The iMacs are said to feature similar internals to the newly-released MacBook Pro's and they'll sport an aluminium casing and measure just 2-inches thick. As previously reported…
Apple Attempting to Trademark "Multi-touch"
Apple appears to be making moves across the globe to trademark the term "multi-touch." Multi-touch is the famous technology that brought us the iPhone and Apple has made recent explorations into multi-touch mice as seen in a patent filings. Apple has filed for the term…
Apple Files Patent for Multi-Touch Mouse
A patent application filed by Apple in March 2006 shows that the company may well be looking into other uses for multi-touch technology. Apple lists the following as some of the claims for the filing; 1. A configurable mouse with an extended sensing surface, which…
Universal Confirms Change of iTunes Contract
Following a rumour earlier this week and then a statement from Apple dismissing the speculation. The music company has officially come out and confirmed that they will not be renewing their long term contract with iTunes. "Universal Music Group has decided not to renew its…
Apple Plans to Add Adobe Flash via Update
Walt Mossberg has posted a list of common questions about the iPhone. When asked about the iPhones ability to play online video, Mossberg answered: At launch, the iPhone version of the Safari browser is missing some plug-ins needed for playing common types of Web videos…
O2 Denies Rumours of Deal with Apple UK
Following rumours circulated earlier , O2 has come out and said that it has not signed a deal with Apple to be the exclusive carrier of the iPhone in the UK. "No deal has been signed with Apple," O2 spokesman David Nicholas said today by…
O2 Wins iPhone in UK, Orange in France? [Update]
The Times Online is reporting that O2 has won exclusive rights to the iPhone in the UK. O2 has beaten its rivals to win the exclusive UK rights to offer Apple’s iPhone. The tie-up, the mobile phone industry’s most sought-after deal in years, marks a…
iPhone Carrying Logo Files for T-Mobile, Vodafone
Mac Rumors notes on some interesting results that have come from some efforts to hack into and explore the iPhone. On the iPhone are several logo files, besides the default AT&T and Cingular logos there are also files for T-Mobile and Vodafone , both of…