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New ‘Get a Mac’ Adverts Air in UK
Apple has begun airing six new Get a Mac adverts on Uk television, as well as showing them on its website . The adverts are as follows; Accident - PC falls off the desk because someone has tripped over the power cable. Naughty Step -…
In Brief: Apple Seeking to Use RFID for Easy Network Configuration, H.264 Hardware Decoder Chips in Macs?
Apple Seeking to Use RFID for Easy Network Configuration A patent application filed by Apple was revealed late last week, it reveals that Apple may make use of RFID tags to help with the configuration of wireless networks. Apple offers the following abstract for the…
Analyst Predicts Subnotebook Running iPhone OS X
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu has written in a report that he believes Apple will make use of flash-based memory in multiple future products. "In our recent analysis of the supply chain, we are picking up more extensive use of NAND flash technology in…
AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002
AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002 - 6.5MB This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and improves compatibility with AirPort Extreme base stations and networks. This update includes the content from the AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001, and addresses a security issue as described in: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305031…
Apple Searches for Multi-touch Expert
In a recent job posting Apple has revealed plans to use multi-touch display technology in future products. The job description which seeks a "Senior Panel Process Engineer" states that Apple is looking for "[an engineer to] lead the engineering activities to develop the new process…
iPhone Mysteriously Appears on Cingular Receipt
Derek Punsalan of 5thirtyone.com has posted a blog entry with a scan of a receipt. The image shows a receipt which reads "iPhone for DEREK PUNSALAN" and underneath is written "2 YR Agreement SAVING $150.00." Cingular iPhone receipt showing $150.00 discount Punsalan writes on his…
Steve Jobs Spotted Using iPhone?
A photo on the image sharing website Flickr has come to the attention of multiple websites as it appears to show Apple CEO Steve Jobs plugged into some form of electronic device. An image purported to show Steve Jobs using the iPhone | Courtesy flickr…
Apple to Announce Multiple Products in March?
Macworld.co.uk reports that Apple is set to release an "avalanche" of products during the month of March. The site has apparently learned that supplies of multiple Apple products are currently dwindling. Products stated to be low on stock are all models of the Mac mini…
Fortune Ranks Apple Seventh Most Innovative Company
Fortune Magazine has put Apple at number 7 among the top 20 most innovative companies in the world. "You could say that Apple has landed — not only on our street corners and in our malls but also, for the first time, on the top…
Peter Oppenheimer Talks Apple TV and iPhone
Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer spoke at a Morgan Stanley Technology Conference on Tuesday. The complete audio feed of the speech is available from Apple's website . AppleInsider.com also offers a complete transcript . Oppenheimer didn't offer any particularly new information but does reiterate that Apple…
iTunes Update Confirms Apple TV Gaming Plans?
An anonymous tipster has sent World of Apple the following section of code from within yesterdays iTunes 7.1 update . "4309.161" = "Are you sure you want to sync games? All existing games on the Apple TV “^1” will be replaced with games from this…
Apple Unleashes iTunes and QuickTime Update
iTunes 7.1 - Mac (28MB) | Windows (36.1MB) Using iTunes 7.1, you can now enjoy your favorite iTunes movies, TV shows, music, and more from the comfort of your living room with Apple TV. iTunes 7.1 also supports a new full screen Cover Flow and…
Analyst Upgrades Apple, Predicts End of March Leopard Release
Ahead of the bell on Monday Jesse Tortora upgraded Apple Inc., stating earlier than expected launches of both Leopard and Adobe CS3. Tortora boosted Apple from "Neutral Weight" to "Overweight" also raised his price target to $105 from $100. The analyst believes that Creative Suite…
Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Extreme Reiterated Once Again
Think Secret has written a report which has been published on PCMag.com . The reports gives further details to the rumours started by Think Secret referring to Final Cut Pro 6 and Final Cut Extreme. The article also mentions the long rumoured updated Displays. The…
Widescreen iPod Coming Late 2007, Early 2008?
AppleInsider.com reports that the long rumoured widescreen 6th generation iPod could be released as late as the third calendar quarter of 2007 but most likely early 2008. The article notes that the time-scale is much dependant on iPhone rollout. Although Apple eventually intends to break…
Build 9A377a of Leopard Reaches ADC Members
Apple has very recently seeded Build 9A377a to developers via the ADC website. The new build comes with the following notes; Known Issues: Setup Assistant Upgrades from previously Leopard releases are broken in this seed. Please migrate your user or do a clean install Setup…
Apple Updates Backup Utility and DVD Studio Pro
backup 3.1.1 - 5.5MB Backup 3.1.1 is highly recommended for all users of Backup 3. Significant areas addressed are: Backup and restore with external drives Memory management Restore of bundled file types DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 - 9.9MB DVD Studio Pro 4.1.2 provides important bug…
Mac Sales Growth in Excess of 100-percent in January
Pacific Crest Securities reported on Thursday that Apple's Mac computers saw year-over-year growth in excess of 100 percent during January 2007. In a research note the company cited NPD market research which indicated that year-over-year growth in Mac unit sales increased to 101-percent in January…
Apple Set to Hold Event at NAB
Macworld.com reports that Apple is set to hold a special event at the National Association of broadcasters (NAB) on Sunday, April 15. The article offers no details on what would be announced at the event but past launches and current rumours point towards a release…
Apple COO Talks iPhone and AT&T Partnership [Full Transcript]
Apple's Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook has been talking at a Technology Investment Symposium held by Goldman Sachs. In the Q&A session Cook discusses in detail the iPhone as well as the executive decisions behind the partnership with Cingular (AT&T). The session was recorded and…