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June 4, 2008

Mac OS X 10.6 to be Intel-only

Ars Technica is reporting that the next version of Mac OS X, code-named “Snow Leopard“, and will indeed be Intel-only. From recent discussions heard around the inter-Googles, it looks like Apple could have the next version of it’s OS X operating system…

June 2, 2008

Back-to-school promo could include a free iPod Touch

There has been a lot of speculation on the internet about Apple’s upcoming back-to-school promotion this year. According to MacRumors, this year’s could be their biggest promo ever.

According to their sources, Apple will be offering a free 8GB iPod Touch…

January 30, 2008

Macbook Air to drop on Friday!

Following up on the rumor we posted Tuesday, Loop Rumors is reporting that based on reports from Apple store Employees, the Macbook Air should be arriving on Friday. Employees are allegedly being asked to stay late on Thursday in order to setup…

November 26, 2007

iPhone SDK arriving earlier than expected?

In October, Apple said that they would have an “iPhone SDK in developers’ hands in February”. It looks like they might be making good on that promise a little earlier than expected. According to Electronista, some developers have already received…

November 15, 2007

Apple updates Tiger to 10.4.11

On Wednesday, Apple pushed out it’s Mac OS X 10.4.11 update which is recommended for all users currently running Tiger. This update includes general OS fixes that increase compatibility and security of your Mac. A few of the modifications included…

October 12, 2007

Leopard receives internal Gold Master candidate build

According to MacRumors, Apple is very close to shipping their highly anticipated new operating system to duplicators for distribution. As long as there are no other issues, it looks like Apple is right on schedule for an October 26th release.…

October 7, 2007

Leopard due to ship last week of October

According to Think Secret, it won’t be long now until Apple’s highly anticipated new OS makes its debut. Mac lovers have been patiently awaiting the updated operating system since it’s announcement in June of 2005. Leopard was shown to developers…

June 15, 2007

Safari for Windows Hits 1M Downloads in 48 Hours

Apple Inc. announced today that its Safari 3 web browser for Windows has been downloaded over 1 million times since it became available just 2 days ago.

The company introduced the browser at its annual developers conference last week, which runs up to…

June 12, 2007

AT&T Hiring Temps to Manage iPhone Madness

As the iPhone launch date looms closer, AT$T is getting ready to take on the crowds by hiring temporary staff to manage, attend to, and control crowds in its nearly 1800 retail stores.

While these temporary employees will not be selling the…

June 4, 2007

New iPhone Advertisements

Last night, Apple & AT&T aired new advertisements for the iPhone at 7 P.M. Eastern Time on CBS confirming that it will be indeed be released on June 29th, 2007.

In total there are 3 advertisement, dubbed “Never Been An iPod”, “Calamari”,…

May 30, 2007

Apple Unveils iTunes U

Apple announced an a new innovative section to iTunes today, titled iTunes U; a dedicated area within the iTunes Store featuring free content such as course lectures, language lessons, lab demonstrations, sports highlights and campus tours provided by top US colleges…

May 29, 2007

iPhone To Be Available in Over 2000 Retail Stores

After meeting with members of Apple’s executive team, Bear Stearns analyst, Andy Neff, revealed that Apple’s anticipated mobile handset, iPhone, will be available at 2000 Apple and AT&T retail stores when it hits shelves next month.

“Apple affirmed its goal of June…

May 21, 2007

Apple Faces A New Class-Action Lawsuit

Apple Inc. is facing yet another class action lawsuit, this time from by two private citizens who are seeking forms of relief and reimbursement for sub-par displays only capable of 6 bits per channel rather than 8 bits per channel on…

May 14, 2007

Disney Sells 23.7M TV Shows & 2M Movies on iTunes

AppleInsider reported that Disney’s chief executive, Robert Iger, announced last week that the company has sold 23.7 million TV shows and 2 million movies through Apple’s iTunes.The company has earned $931 million from the sale of the shows and movies, nearly…

May 9, 2007

New ‘Get a Mac’ Ads

Apple posted three new television advertisements to its website yesterday, all of which star its signature actors, Justin Long and John Hodgman, portraying a Mac and a PC. Two of three new ads focus on frustrations that customers are having with…

May 1, 2007

Apple to Open 3rd Retail Store in Manhattan

Apple announced late last week that it has finalized plans to open its third retail store in Manhattan on the lower west side in the Meatpacking District, despite having two previous plans fall through in the Flatiron District and on West…

April 27, 2007

Jobs Shoots Down iTunes Subscription Rumors

While analysts were predicting for Steve Jobs and Apple to embrace subscription services in the near future, Jobs announced on Wednesday that not only will Apple NOT being offering such a service, but that there is no proof that customers are even…

April 23, 2007

Apple CEO to Avoid Criminal Charges

AppleInsider is reporting that Apple Inc.’s CEO, Steve Jobs, will most likely not face criminal charges from The Securities and Exchange Commission, but rather that the company’s former top legal aid, Nancy Heinen, and former Cheif Financial Officer, Fred Anderson, will…

April 19, 2007

iTunes Album Sale

For the second time ever, Apple has launched an album sale on iTunes. While the sale does not include chart topping albums, you can get your hands on some great music from The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Prince,…

April 13, 2007

Apple Delays Mac OS X

Bad news for Apple consumers who have anxiously been awaiting its next operating system installment of Mac OS X, also known as Leopard; Apple announced today that while it had planned on releasing Leopard at WWDC 07′ in June, that date…