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Steve Jobs Gives Free iPhones to Apple Employees
Yesterday it was reported that Steve Jobs would make a rare speech to Apple at Town Hall. Think Secret has notes on the speech , Steve Jobs announced that every Apple employee will receive a free 8GB iPhone by the end of July. This applies…
MacBook Pros Feature Upgraded iSight
Ecamm's developer blog, Mac Daddy World has found an interesting discovery on the new Santa Rosa based MacBook Pros. It appears that the latest MacBook Pro models feature a significantly upgraded iSight camera. The original cameras used in the MacBook Pros were capable of VGA…
In Brief: Apple Stores Offering up to Two iPhones Per Customer, Online Store Downtime
Apple Stores Offering up to Two iPhones Per Customer The iPhone will go on sale at 164 Apple Store locations across America at 6.00PM tomorrow (June 29). Stores will stay open until midnight, and customers can purchase up to two iPhones on a first come…
Jobs to Give Company Speech Today
Engadget's sources has disclosed information regarding "mini-Stevenote" to take place on the Apple campus, aimed at employees only. Steve is expected to talk about the iPhone at the meeting that will take place at 11.00am PST (8.00pm BST). Those who remember the original iPod launch…
RSS Reader for iPhone?
Several readers are noting to World of Apple that http://reader.mac.com points to an application "viewable only on iPhone." Splash page at http://reader.mac.com The page reads: Apple has developed a web app at reader.mac.com that will bring RSS feeds to the iPhone. Users will be able…
iPhone Speedlinking: Two Days 'Til Launch
News/Rumours Walt Mossberg offers iPhone review , calling it "a beautiful and breakthrough handheld computer." David Pogue posts iPhone review saying that the iPhone is "so sleek and thin, it makes Treos and BlackBerrys look obese." Newsweeks Steven Levy also reviews iPhone summing up with…
Apple Updates Final Cut Pro, Motion, Colour, Compressor and Soundtrack Pro
Apple has just released a slew of updates to its professional video applications. Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 - 37.5MB Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 contains several updates, including: Improved stability Support for the AVCHD format through the Log and Transfer interface FXPlug improvements with Motion and…
Looking Ahead to iTunes 7.3, Offers Custom Ringtones?
Ringtone tab in iTunes from Macworld Keynote | Courtesy Engadget When Apple updated its iPhone s pecification page earlier today it was revealed that iPhone will require and updated version of iTunes. Looking back to Macworld, the iTunes used in the Keynote was different to…
In Brief: Video Review of iPhone Reveals Packaging
Ed Baig reveals iPhone packaging in video review Technology reviewer Ed Baig for the USA Today newspaper has released a version of his print review as a video review on YouTube.
Apple Releases SuperDrive Firmware Update
Apple has released an update to users with certain MacBook models who have a SuperDrive. The update which is version 2.1 is described as follows: The SuperDrive Update improves readability of certain CD media. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please…
Apple Publishes iPhone Questions and Answers
Following suit of AT&T Apple has published a page answering regular questions about the iPhone. Pictured (left to right): iPhone in dock, Apple Bluetooth headset, USB power adapter, Dual Dock and USB to Dock connector cable The page confirms an original rumour that the phone…
Apple Shows Off Intelligent iPhone Keyboard
Apple has posted another video to its website, this time demonstrating the keyboard on iPhone. In the weeks following Macworld many people were concerned over the accuracy and ease of use of a non-tactile keyboard. Yesterday Walt Mossberg released his iPhone review calling the keyboard…
AT&T's iPhone FAQ Published
AT&T has published a FAQ for the iPhone, answering queries on returns, activation and more. Main points from the FAQ: iPhone is $499 for 4GB, $599 for 8GB Available from Apple Stores, online Apple Store, and AT&T stores ( Find your nearest ) A 2…
David Pogue Reviews iPhone
Following an initial review by Walt Mossberg, David Pogue offers a less serious but just as factual look at the iPhone. Video review. Slideshow of photo s taken with iPhone. Highlights from review: Glass stayed mark free, smudges are present but wipe off easily Web…
Walt Mossberg Posts First Ever iPhone Review
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal has released the first ever review of the Apple iPhone. Mossberg writes the following summary about the iPhone: Our verdict is that, despite some flaws and feature omissions, the iPhone is, on balance, a beautiful and breakthrough handheld…
iPhone Speedlinking: Three Days 'Til Launch
Following on from yesterday's speedlinking here is another collection of stories regarding the iPhone. News/Rumours Apple announces pricing plans for iPhone Apple unveils that iPhone can be activated through iTunes , offers video tour . Exchange Server access announcement tomorrow? VPN client on iPhone?
In Brief: Exchange Direct Push Coming to iPhone?
ZDNet is reporting that contrary to previous reports the iPhone will be compatible with Microsoft's Exchange Server. The report states that Apple could announce as early as June 27 that it has licensed the Exchange ActiveSync licensing protocol. using this license iPhone users will be…
In Brief: No iPhone iPod Without Activation, Apple Stores Closing 2-6 on Friday
No iPhone iPod Without Activation On the small print of Apple's service plan page it explicitly reads that a 2-year contract is required to make use of any iPhone features, including iPod. Minimum new 2-year wireless service plan and activation fee required to activate iPhone…
iPhone Activation and Syncing Video
Following an earlier announcement about price plans Apple has released a video about how to activate the iPhone in iTunes. Activation works for both new and existing AT&T customers and allows users to transfer their existing number to the iPhone. The video appears to contain…
iPhone Can be Activated at Home
As well has announcing service plans for the iPhone Apple has also unveiled that users can activate their iPhones using iTunes. “Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait…