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Garageband Update 3.0.2
Apple today released a quiet update to Garageband via Software Update. The update weighs in at 30MB on PowerPC systems. Apple describes the update as the following: GarageBand 3.0.2 addresses issues with video handling, podcast exporting, and importing QuickTime markers. It also addresses a number…
Apple Releases 17-inch MacBook Pro
As rumoured Apple today released the 17-inch MacBook Pro at NAB 2006. “The 17-inch MacBook Pro delivers the speed and screen area of a professional desktop system in the world’s best notebook design,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With…
Apple Debuts Two New iTunes Features
Apple today quietly slipped two new features into the US iTunes Music Store. The Commercial Success logo on the US iTunes Music Store The first being " Commercial Success ." Currently featuring 26 songs from recent commercials including Apple, Old Navy, Budweiser, Jaguar, AT&T, Cingular…
Apple Expands and Improves Mac Recycling Program
Apple today announced that they have expanded their recycling program and now offer a free computer take back and recycling with any new Mac purchased starting in June. Earlier this week Apple was named a "Forward Green Leader," one of the top ten environmentally progressive…
PowerBook Supplies Thin
Macworld UK is reporting that it believes remaining supplies of PowerBooks (both 12 and 17 inch) are shrinking fast, it expects unfilled orders to be met within the next three weeks. It should be noted that just this week AppleInsider reported the likeliness of a…
PortalPlayer Loses Deal with Apple
The iPod chip maker PortalPlayer announced yesterday that it has not been selected by Apple to power some future versions of the iPod. In a statement PortalPlayer said that; “the follow-on to its PP5021 System-on-Chip, which is expected to be available in the second half…
Apple Q2 - 2006 Conference Call Notes
These are brief notes of tonight's Apple Q2 - 2006 Conference Call, the question and answer session is still in progress and we will create a similar report for those results. Apple will acquire approximately 50 acres about 10 minutes from Apple campus for second…
Apple Retail Stores
Apple today finalised its fiscal 2006 plan for its retail Stores. Peter Oppenheimer said that Apple wishes to open 35-40 new stores by September 2006. ifoAppleStore has confirmed many of these destinations, Twenty Ninth Street mall is under constructoon in Boulder, Colorado, which is due…
Apple to Build 50-acre Cupertino Campus [Update]
Steve Jobs has made a statement to the Cupertino Council on Wednesday proposing a plan for a brand new Apple campus. The land is currently taken up with buildings but they will be razed and rebuilt to suit Apple's needs. In his Statement Steve Jobs…
Apple Reports Ever Growing Revenue and Profits
Apple today announced financial results for its 2nd Quarter ending April 1 2006. The Company posted revenue of $4.36 billion and a net quarterly profit of $410 million, or $.47 per diluted share. Apple shipped 1,112,000 Macintosh computers and 8,526,000 iPods during the quarter, representing…
17″ Macbook Pro at NAB?
As we lead up to NAB which will take place next week rumours begin to emerge on what is expected at the event this year. AppleInsider is today claiming that it expects the 17" MacBook Pro, it is expected to offer faster speeds and more…
Apple Quarter 2 - 2006 Financial Results
Just a reminder tonight Apple will announce its Quarter 2 - 2006 Financial Results, the webcast will begin at 2PM PT / 5PM ET or for the rest of the world 10PM BST.
J2SE 5.0r4 Update for Mac OS X 10.4
Apple today released Java 2 Standard Edition 5.0 Release 4. Apple describes the update which is available in Software Update for Mac OS X Tiger (more after the jump): "Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Release 4 delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Java 2…
Burst.com Files Patent Infringement Suit
Burst.com has filed counterclaims against Apple. Back in January it was revealed that Apple was suing Burst.com for declaratory relief, alleging patent invalidity or non-infringement. Now Burst.com is turning the tables on Apple and accusing Apple of patent infringement. Burst is seeking “a reasonable royalty…
Apple Retail Store Planned for Masonville Place, Canada
Apple is planning it's sixth Retail Store in Canada. The Store is planned for the Masonville Place mall, around 120 miles southwest of Toronto. The store is one of five Stores known to be opening in Canada as well as the Yorkdale Store.
MacBook to Arrive Tomorrow?
Speculation has built over the Easter Weekend about the release of the long rumoured MacBook on the eve of Apple's Q2 Financial Results Call which will take place on April 19th. The MacBook has been rumoured ever since the release of the MacBook Pro back…
Video iPod Delayed?
ThinkSecret is reporting that the long rumoured touch-screen Video iPod has been delayed due to a technical issue with the display module. Apparently Apple and the display manufacturer have had to return to the drawing board to find a solution to whatever problem they were…
Aperture 1.1 Released
Apple has today released an update to Aperture. Aperture 1.1 addresses several issues and has also had a price change, Aperture is now priced at $299 (£349) as opposed to the previous $499. Users who bought Aperture for $499 can receive a coupon for $200…
Coinstar to Accept Coins for iTunes
Coinstar the coin counting company is letting customers exchange spare coins for iTunes Music Store gift cards. The "Coin to Card" scheme is available on 5,000 Coinstar machines in the US and unlike normal coin-to-cash services which usually charge a processing fee customers of "Coin…
Aperture 1.1 to be Released April 13, Severe Price Drop? [Update]
Yesterday Apple's Hot News feed showed that Aperture 1.1 is due for release on April 13. It appears the news appearance was a mistake and has now been removed, the Hot News section of the website described Aperture 1.1 as the following; Aperture 1.1, a…