iPods, Notebooks, and... iMacs before the Holidays?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:48:05 EDT

AppleInsider recaps many of the circulating rumors which expect both iPod and Mac notebook updates in September. Some rumors have pegged September 9th as the possible day for at least some of the updates.

The iPod Nano and iPod touch...

Psystar to Countersue Apple for Anticompetitive Practices

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:38:56 EDT

As previously reported, Psystar is planning on countersuing Apple for anticompetitive business practices, as reported by CNet. Psystar is a small company that made headlines when it started selling Mac-compatible PCs in April. Apple filed a lawsuit...

iPhone Passcode Flaw Already Addressed for Future Firmware Update? [Update]

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:19:28 EDT

Gizmodo publicizes an iPhone security flaw that was publicly posted last night to MacRumors' Discussion Forum. The vulnerability allows individuals to easily bypass the built-in passcode protection offered by Apple to lock your iPhone.

U.K. iPhone Ad Banned Due to 'Misleading Claims'

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:45:55 EDT

The Guardian reports that a television ad for the Apple iPhone has been banned by the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority after receiving complains about misleading claims.

The television ad which can be viewed online claims that "...

Resellers Getting Signals for a Wide Range of Apple Updates?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:41:13 EDT

While rumors have focused on iPod Nano and iPod Touch updates as early as September 9th, the fate of the MacBook Pros and other updates have been less clear.

It appears, however, that Apple could be prepping for a wide range of produc...

Apple Event for September 9th?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:06:48 EDT

As rumors continue to build of upcoming Apple product updates, more hints are starting to suggest that Apple will be holding a special event in September to launch these new products.

A rumor over the weekend originating from Kevin Ros...

EA's 'Spore Origins' Arrives for iPod First

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:56:41 EDT

EA's Spore Origins has arrived for the Classic iPod and iPod Nano [iTunes link (not compatible with iPhone or iPod touch)] well ahead of its multiplatform launch scheduled for September 7th.

The $4.99 game offers an early look...

ATI's 4870 HD and 4850 HD Graphics Cards Coming for Mac

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:38:44 EDT

Mac4ever (french) received word from ATI that while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 will not be coming for the Mac, ATI has confirmed that both the Radeon HD 4870 and Radeon HD 4850 will be coming for the Mac "soon".

For those interested in ben...

Mac OS X 10.5.5 9F23 and New Safari 4 Seeded to Developers

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:40:56 EDT

Apple has seeded yet another version of Mac OS X 10.5.5 (9F23) to developers on Friday as well as a new version of Safari 4.0 Developer Preview, according to AppleInsider.

The latest Mac OS X 10.5.5 seed came just days after the previo...

iPod Nano Case Leaks, Next iPod Touch to Have GPS?

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:15:34 EDT

More evidence is appearing that supports the rumored taller iPod Nano design with a curved screen. Case designs (seen above) at Alibaba (via Engadget) depict new cases for an iPod Nano 4G. The 4th generation iPod Nano has been rumo...

New iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iTunes 8.0, and Blu-Ray in OS X 10.5.6?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:44:06 EDT

Digg.com's Kevin Rose has posted a new blog entry and YouTube video claiming to have knowledge of upcoming iPod updates with a significant number of details:

- Revamp of entire iPod line.
- Small cosmetic changes to Touc...

Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update to Address Video Playback

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:11:00 EDT

Apple today released MacBook Air Update, addressing issues with video playback and processor core idling.

Whats New in this Version
This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video play...

Intel Unveils Update to MacBook Air's Custom Processor

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:08:20 EDT

ArsTechnica reports that hidden amongst all the announcements at the Intel Developer Forum was a brief mention that Intel had introduced "the company's second-generation dual-core mobile processors for increasingly popular ultra thin and light noteb...

Silver-Zinc Batteries Coming in 2009

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:16:36 EDT

A company called ZPower announced (PDF) last week that they were demoing Silver-Zinc battery technology at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum.

Silver-Zinc is new technology for the consumer market which promises a higher energy density th...

Apple Planning to Make Over 40 Million iPhones in Next 12 Months?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:33:22 EDT

BusinessWeek claims that Apple's manufacturing plans for the iPhone are rather ambitious. According to their sources, Apple is planning to build 40 million to 45 million iPhone 3Gs in the next 12 months.

While final sales can't be k...

iPhone 3G Issues Persist Despite Latest Firmware

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:18 EDT

While Apple seems to finally have a handle on their MobileMe difficulties, it appears iPhone 3G issues persist despite the most recent firmware updates. The two most notable issues include 3G reception problems and iPhone application crashing.
...

Apple's September Quarter Mac Sales Projected to be "Massive"

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:47:13 EDT

AlleyInsider reports that RBC analyst Mike Abramsky is projecting that Apple will ship 3.04 million Macs in the current quarter than ranges from July to September.

If accurate, this would represent 41% year-over-year growth for Mac sa...

Microsoft Hiring Seinfeld for Major Ad Campaign

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:18:14 EDT

The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is hiring comedian Jerry Seinfeld for a series of new ads in which he will appear alongside Microsoft's Bill Gates.

The new ad effort is expected to use some variation of the slogan "Win...

Retail Supplies for iPods Dwindling Ahead of September Refresh?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:21:59 EDT

AppleInsider claims that iPod retailers are starting to get signals of an impending iPod refresh.

Target's iPod inventory has reportedly had a change in status from "Active" to "Discontinued" while UK retailer Argos is prepping to cl...

Intel Discusses Mobile Nehalem. Quad Core Notebooks Coming Next Month.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:10:03 EDT

Laptopmag covers some of the announcements made at Intel's Developer's Forum. The general manager of Intel's Mobility Group Dadi Perlmutter discussed current and future Intel mobile processor technology. These products and features should find thei...

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