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Steve Jobs ‘Thoughts on Music’
Steve Jobs has written an article which has been posted to Apple.com, the letter named "Thoughts on Music" addresses recent calls for Apple to open the DRM on iTunes allowing devices other than the iPod to play songs bought from the iTunes Store. In the…
In Brief: New “Get a Mac” Ad Targets Vista, WWDC Set for June 11-15, Two Apple Stores Opening Saturday
New "Get a Mac" Ad Targets Vista Apple has posted a new US "Get a Mac" advert called "Security", target directly at Vista's security prompts. WWDC Set for June 11-15 Save the Date, WWDC 2007 As rumoured back in January, it has been officially confirmed…
Apple Inc. and Apple Corps. Come to New Agreement
In a joint statement Apple Inc. and Apple Corps Limited said that they had entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement. Under this new agreement, Apple Inc. will own all of the…
Mac OS X 10.4.9 8P125/8P2125 Seeded
Apple has seeded builds 8P125 (PPC) and 8P2125 (Intel) of Mac OS X 10.4.9. This latest build has no known issues which indicates that release of the update is very close. The updates weigh in at the following 163.4MB (PPC) and 309.5MB (Intel). The following…
In Brief: iTunes 7.0.2 on Vista, Disney Sells 1.3 Million Movies, Apple Receives Requests for Documents
iTunes 7.0.2 on Vista Apple has published a guide as well as tool to aid in the installation of iTunes on Microsoft Windows Vista. The guide encourages users to wait "a few weeks" until the next version of iTunes becomes available. Apple lists some of…
iPhone Legal Action Put on Hold
The legal disagreements between Apple and Cisco have been put on temporary hold, the lawsuit has not been stopped but the two companies have agreed to extend talks. "Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to…
In Brief: iTunes to Sell Super Bowl Content, iPhone Processor In-Depth, Journalism Prevails Apple
iTunes to Sell Super Bowl Content The iTunes Store US is going to have highlights from the February 4 Super Bowl. Fans of American Football will be able to download the highlights the day after the game. The highlights will cost $1.99, a 90-minute video…
In Brief: iTunes Videos Coming to Europe Soon? AirPort Extreme Shipping, Enabler Released
iTunes Videos Coming to Europe Soon? Forbes.com has posted an interview with the Luxembourg finance minister who notes that online video sales could be coming to Europe this Spring. "Apple bosses have been in discussion 'for several months' with Luxembourg authorities. The deal is pending…
iPod shuffle Now in Colour
Continuing on from an earlier story related to a possible product release today, Apple has just released a new line of coloured iPod shuffles. iPod shuffle now in 5 colours “iPod shuffle is the world’s most wearable digital music player,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice…
New iPods Coming Today?
Following on from an earlier post related to a potential announcement from Apple today, AppleInsider and and MacRumors have both joined in the party. MacRumors claims that its sources have pointed towards four new products all at the $79 price point, this suggest a range…
Apple Announcement Tomorrow?
Think Secret reports that "reliable sources" indicate to them that Apple is due for a product announcement tomorrow. Think Secrets sources are unable to confirm any specifics surround the announcement. Although there is some conjecture related to new displays, leading to beliefs that if the…
UK ‘Get a Mac’ Adverts Feature Peep Show Actors
Apple UK has posted several versions of the "Get a Mac" adverts featuring prominent British comedians. David Mitchell and Robert Webb are well known in the UK through their Channel 4 sitcom show called "Peep Show." Many of the ads are based on the US…
AirPort: 802.11n Manuals and Software Revealed, AirPort Extreme Update, AirPort Extreme Limits in UK
802.11n Manuals and Software Revealed Apple has made the manuals available for its brand new 802.11n wireless base station. Posted to Apple's website is "Airport Extreme (802.11n) Setup Guide" (500KB PDF) and a guide named "Designing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Networks" (1.8MB PDF) . Images of…
Apple Seeds New Build of 10.4.9
Less than 10 days since the last seed Apple has given developers another taste of 10.4.9. Builds 8P122 (PPC) and 8P2122 (Intel) weigh in at a hefty 163MB and 309MB respectively. The seeds appear to be coming thick and fast and the latest build contains…
In Brief: Cisco CEO Speaks on iPhone Trademark, Cingular to Give iPhoner Buyers Free Service?
Cisco CEO Speaks on iPhone Trademark Cisco CEO, John Chambers believes that the companies disagreement with Apple over the iPhone trademark is simply a "minor skirmish". Speaking to the IHT , Chambers stated that the dispute could have been avoided if Apple were "willing to…
Rogers Wireless Gets iPhone
Rogers Wireless has reportedly sealed a deal with Apple to carry the iPhone exclusively. The information which came via a customer advisory notice which was sent to subscribers earlier this week. Rogers Wireless is the largest wireless provider in Canada and wrote in the notice…
In Brief: Apple UK Launches In-Store Youth Events, WWDC 2007 June 10th-15th?
Apple UK Launches In-Store Youth Events Apple UK has announced a selection of in-store events for children between the ages of 6-13 years. Jam, Action, Snap The sessions which are nicknamed "Jam, Action, Snap" teach the children how to make songs in Garageband (Jam), how…
Xserve RAID Capacity Quietly Increased
Apple today quietly bumped the the maximum capacity if the Xserve RAID. A build-to-order option has been added allowing the RAID units to be configured up to 10.5TB, up from 7TB, across a total 14 drives. A price drop also appears to have taken place…
Apple Releases First Security Update of 2007
Apple today released Security Update 2007-001, the first update of 2007. The update addresses an issue raised by MoAB . Security Update 2007-001 is recommended for all users and improves QuickTime security. The update is available in Universal format (4.9MB) and a version is also…
Apple to Hold Special Event on February 20?
Apple Recon reports that an anonymous tip indicates that Apple will hold a Special Event on February 20 to introduce Mac OS X Leopard, iLife and iWork '07 as well as updated Mac Pros. The site which has never shed light on any rumours in…