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MobileMe Mail Restored, Sync Bug Quashed
Apple has updated the MobileMe status blog with further information for the 1% of users who have been affected by Mail issues. According to David G. the author of the blog, the issues have now been resolved but anyone still experiencing issues should make use…
Apple Moving Towards Custom Chipsets?
AppleInsider has recently reported that Apple will make a significant architectural change within Macs in the near future. The rumour site explains that in 2006 when Apple announced its move to Intel processors the company abandoned the use of custom chipsets on its motherboards. Instead…
Glass Trackpad on Next MacBook, Due September?
It is being rumoured that the next generation of MacBook will be thinner than the current MacBook and MacBook Pro designs and will also include a glass trackpad and support multi-touch and the use of gestures. The MacBook is also said to be made of…
New iPod touch Referenced in New Firmware?
The iPhone/iPod touch OS 2.1 software which revealed some upcoming features may also have uncovered the existence of a new iPod touch. According to iPhoneAtlas the firmware contains a reference to an iPod labelled "iPod2,1" the current iPod touch is known as "iPod1,1". In contrast…
Update: Aperture 2.1.1
Aperture 2.1.1 - 48MB his update supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
Apple Store, Sainte-Catherine Grand Opening Photos
Over the weekend Apple opened its seventh store and most easterly store in Canada. The two-story Apple store opened in Montreal to a large crowd. Apple Store, Sainte-Catherine 1321 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest Montréal, Quebec, H3G 1P7 Photos of opening available from MacCheech .
Steve Jobs Reveals Health to Reporter
After concerns last week over Steve Jobs' health, the man himself has spoken in private to a well-known reporter stating that his health problems weren't "life threatening". According to Joe Nocera of the New York Times Jobs called him Thursday afternoon and said, "This is…
Apple Stores Extend Opening Hours, Being iPhone Ticket System
A note on Apple's retail page states that Apple Stores will now open at 8am every day except Sunday to help cope with the demand for the iPhone 3G. Your favorite Apple Retail Store is making it easier and more convenient to purchase an iPhone…
Apple Begins MobileMe Status Blog
Apple has started a blog detailing the ongoing issues with MobileMe, the company's replacement for .Mac. Last week World of Apple detailed an issue where 1% of MobileMe users were unable to receive mail. As the issue appears to be ongoing Steve Jobs has reportedly…
Apple Store, Liverpool One Grand Opening Photos
On Saturday Apple opened it's fifteenth Apple Store in the UK, this time the store was situated in a brand new retail development in Liverpool. The Liverpool One shopping centre is yet to fully open but a healthy crowd turned out to greet Apple's newest…
Review: i-Movee's Theatre Edition video eyewear
As this is my fourth review of video eyewear, I believe it is safe to crown me the Video Glasses Queen of World of Apple. However, I am certainly not complaining as my inner geek loves these gadgets. The product for this review is iMovee's…
iPhone OS 2.1 Seeded to Developers
Gearlive reports that Apple has seed the latest version of the iPhone OS to iPhone developers who registered before July 11th 2008. Version 2.1 (beta 1, build 5F90) of the iPhone OS is said to include new Core Location features suggesting that turn-by-turn GPS could…
Jobs Increases Use of Gulfstream
It has been revealed that Steve Jobs has been making use of his Apple funded private jet over the last few months. According to Alley Insider Jobs billed Apple for $550,000 in expenses in the last three months of 2007, that cost then reportedly dropped…
Orange to Offer iPhone 3G in UK?
Electric Pig claims that the exclusive agreement between O2 and Apple in the UK is due to "time-out" by the end of the year. The site also claims that "credible sources" have said that Orange intends to step-in as a second carrier. According to the…
Apple Shows Off iPhone 3G in New Ads
Apple has begun airing three new TV ads touting the new features of the iPhone 3G. The ads which are filmed in a similar style to the original iPhone adverts although featuring a new background song and white backdrop, mainly demonstrate the fast 3G internet…
Apple to Open Flagship Retail Store in Montreal This Weekend
Joining the opening of the Liverpool Apple store in the UK this weekend, Apple will also take the wraps of its latest flagship store in downtown Montreal, Canada. As well as opening its first store in South Carolina and its fifth in Arizona. Apple today…
Concerns Over Jobs' Health Stir Markets
Ever since Steve Jobs' bout with cancer back in 2004 investors and fans alike have had concerns of the possible return of the very rare form of pancreatic cancer. Speculation over Jobs' health has hit fever pitch this week after Monday's conference call in which…
iPhone 3GSales Double That of Original
AT&T stated Wednesday that the first twelve days of iPhone 3G sales were double that of last year. Adding that despite severe shortages the company is seeing backorders of one to three weeks at retail stores. The information was disclosed by AT&T during its fiscal…
"MacBook Touch" Coming Soon?
MacDailyNews is going out on a limb and republishing a unconfirmed rumour sent to the site from the same source who tipped the site last year about the iTunes Wi-Fi store prior to its launch on the iPhone. Think MacBook screen, possibly a bit smaller…
Apple Notebook Price Drop?
AppleInsider is today reporting on a note sent by investment firm Piper Jaffray to clients based on Apple's outlook for the rest of 2008 and 2009. During yesterdays financial conference call Apple stated that it expects gross margins to be down from 34.8% to 31.5%…