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Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C540 Seeded to Developers

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 03:42
Apple today seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.6.2, termed Build 10C540, to developers. The release comes one week after the release of the previous build.

As with the previous two developer seeds, Apple lists no known issues in the ...
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Rumors of Disabled Intel Atom Support in Mac OS X 10.6.2 Unfounded?

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 19:42
Earlier this week, a report surfaced claiming that Apple had apparently disabled support for Intel's Atom processors in the latest developer build of Mac OS X 10.6.2. The revelation set off a firestorm around the Internet, riling many users who have...
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Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac Released

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 16:14
Parallels today announced the launch of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac, an updated version of the popular virtualization software that allows Mac users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems alongside OS X. The update reportedly brings over...
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Apple Launches iTunes Store Initiative for Music-Themed Movies

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 14:34
Billboard reports that Apple has launched a new section of its iTunes Store called "Music Movies" [iTunes Store], featuring video content with a music focus such as music documentaries, concert films, and movie musicals. Apple is also reportedly see...
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Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Available on the App Store

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 14:06
Apple today officially announced that more than 100,000 apps are now available from the App Store.

"The App Store, now with over 100,000 applications available, is clearly a major differentiator for millions of iPhone and iPod touch c...

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AT&T Files Complaint Against Verizon Over 3G Coverage Map Commercials

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 21:26
Engadget reports that AT&T has filed suit against Verizon over recent Verizon ads touting its national 3G network by comparing its coverage to AT&T's 3G network using the iPhone-inspired tagline "There's a map for that." The complaint requests an in...
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Overview of Apple's New iPod Touch-Based EasyPay Retail Store Checkout System

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 17:20

ifoAppleStore's Gary Allen posts a preview at AppleInsider of Apple's new iPod touch-based EasyPay checkout system for its retail stores. The preview comes after last week's news that Apple is beginning the process of rolling out the new de...
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Chinese Parts Distributor Offers Fourth-Generation iPhone 'Midboard'?

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 15:50

Gizmodo reports that Chinese parts supplier China Ontrade is offering an "Apple iPhone 4 Generation Midboard", which the company claims it received from Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn on November 1st. The site also claims that it will b...
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China Unicom Reports Only 5,000 New iPhone Users Since Launch

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 14:24
Reuters reports that China Unicom has signed up only 5,000 iPhone users since the device's official launch there late last week. Despite the apparent poor performance of the iPhone, China Unicom Chairman Chang Xiobing remains upbeat about the iPhone...
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Apple Pitching iTunes Subscriptions to TV Networks?

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 17:15
MediaMemo reports that Apple has approached a number of TV networks in recent weeks to pitch its vision of a monthly subscription service that would allow the networks to deliver their content to consumers via iTunes with the idea of replacing consum...
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Orange Announces UK iPhone Pricing

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 16:54
UK wireless carrier Orange today revealed pricing plans for the iPhone, which will launch on the carrier on November 10th. iPhone pricing ranges from free with certain plan prices and term commitments up to £539 for the 32 GB iPhone 3GS on a contrac...
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Apple Disabling Support for Intel Atom Processor in Latest 10.6.2 Build?

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:40
OS X Daily reports on a discovery that Apple's latest developer build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 disables support for Intel's Atom processor. While Apple's exact motive for the change is unknown, the result is that users who have modified their Atom-powered...
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Apple's New 27-Inch iMacs Experiencing Performance Issues?

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 17:24
Engadget reports that Apple's discussion forums are starting to see reports of poor performance on the company's new 27-inch iMacs introduced last week. While users have reported several issues, including inappropriate spinning down of the hard driv...
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Analyst: Apple Executives Share Thoughts on e-Book Market, iPhone Profits

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 15:18
RBC Capital analyst Mike Abramsky published a research note today regarding a meeting with several Apple executives, including Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, iTunes VP Eddy Cue, and Mac Marketing VP David Moody, covering a number of topic...
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iPhone Launches Today in China

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 14:14
The Associated Press reports on today's launch of the iPhone in China, noting several hurdles faced by the Apple as it attempts to tap into the world's largest market.

Among those hurdles is a lack of Wi-Fi functionality, a restriction...
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Apple Launches Apple TV 3.0 Software and iTunes 9.0.2 [Updated]

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 18:52

Apple today announced the launch of Apple TV 3.0 software, offering a redesigned user interface and compatibility with Apple's iTunes LPs and iTunes Extras, as well as Genius Mixes and Internet radio.

"The new software for App...

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Apple Revamping Retail Store Staffing and Checkout Tools

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 17:06
ifoAppleStore reports that Apple is tweaking several aspects of its retail store operations as it moves into the holiday sales season. Among the changes are an adjustment to color-coded t-shirts for various types of employees and a shift from using ...
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Apple Engineers Increasing Trips to Asia Ahead of Tablet Launch?

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 14:56
Silicon Alley Insider issued a brief report yesterday sharing secondhand information of an Apple engineer's increased trips to Asia of late and apparent additional upcoming trips during the usually-slow holiday season.

Indeed, a sourc...

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New iTunes Store Terms Suggest Impending Apple TV 3.0 Software Update

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 13:38

Users attempting to make purchases in Apple's iTunes Store today are being presented with updated Terms and Conditions that they must agree to before conducting their purchases. While such updates are fairly routine, today's changes include ...
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Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C535 to Developers

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 23:52
Apple today seeded Build 10C535 of Mac OS X 10.6.2 to developers. The release comes one week after the previous build was pushed to the developer community for testing.

The new 10C535 build reportedly focuses on graphics drivers, trac...
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