Apple releases OS X 10.5.4 update
Apple has released its long awaited OS X 10.5.4 update for all Leopard users:
The 10.5.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.
Find more information about the changes in this update at Apple’s support website.
The update weighs in at around 59MB, though this size may vary.
News Roundup: Thursday, June 26th
- Well, it looks like Apple has seeded iPhone 2.0 software build 5A345, iTunes 7.7 Beta, and iPhone SDK 8 to all of it’s developers. The new version of iTunes has support for MobileMe and “Applications” in syncing.
- Discovered in the readme file for iTunes 7.7 is a description for a new Remote application for both the iPhone and iPod touch that allows you to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home and will be a free download.
- Apple is also now accepting applications for its App Store, launching on July 11th along with with iPhone 3G and 2.0 software update.
- Earlier this week, Microsoft released updates for Office 2008, 2004, and a new XML converter for Office 2004 or v.X users.
Apple posts info on 10.6 “Snow Leopard”
Apple has posted a quick overview of what’s to come in the next version of Mac OS X 10.6 dubbed “Snow Leopard.” Instead of focusing on new features, they’ll be focusing on security enhancements and stability. The only new “feature” is support for Microsoft Exchange out of the box.
An interesting note: “Snow Leopard dramatically reduces the footprint of Mac OS X, making it even more efficient for users, and giving them back valuable hard drive space for their music and photos.”
Take a look for yourself at Apple’s website.
Apple posts iPhone 3G television ad
Apple has posted the iPhone 3G television ad that debuted today at the WWDC keynote. You can view it at Apple’s website here (QuickTime required, of course).
Apple introduces MobileMe internet service
In addition to the iPhone 3G, Apple also introduced the successor to .Mac - MobileMe. It’s a new Internet service that delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars from the MobileMe service in the “cloudâ€? to native applications on iPhone, iPod touch, Macs and PCs.
There is also a guided tour available.
MobileMe, available on July 11, is a subscription-based service with 20GB of storage for $99 (US) per year for individuals and $149 (US) for a Family Pack, which includes one master account with 20GB of storage and four Family Member accounts with 5GB of storage each. MobileMe subscribers can purchase an additional 20GB of storage for $49 (US) or 40GB of storage for $99 (US) annually.
Apple Introduces New iPhone 3G
SAN FRANCISCO—June 9, 2008—Apple® today introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US—on July 11.
Read the press release here.
BREAKING: Apple announces 3G iPhone
Well, there you have it folks - Apple has just announced the 3G iPhone at today’s WWDC keynote address. We’ll have more info up shortly, including full specs and details…
It comes to the US and other countries on July 11th - from $199 to $399.
Apple releases Aperture 2.0
Apple today introduced Aperture 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery* for viewing on the web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV. At a new low price of $199, anyone can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro.“Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images,� said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “With its simpler interface and lower price, anyone can take full advantage of Aperture’s power.�
Aperture 2 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for just $99 (US). Full system requirements and more information on Aperture 2 can be found at www.apple.com/aperture.
MacBook Air Unboxing Photos & Videos
A few users on YouTube have posted their videos of the MacBook Air in both retail stores and after receiving their own orders this morning. User desenso has posted a full unboxing video from start to finish and user MusikInk has posted a video of the MacBook Air in action at the Fifth Ave. Apple Store.
UNEASYsilence posted unboxing photos earlier today.
MacBook Air now shipping… AppleTV Update delayed
Apple issued a press release today stating that the MacBook Air notebook introduced two weeks ago is now starting to ship to customers that pre-ordered theirs immediately after the Macworld keynote. The press release also states that the AppleTV “Take 2″ update has been delayed and will be released before the end of February.
“Apple® today announced that MacBook Air™, the world’s thinnest notebook, is now shipping. MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks. Apple also announced that the new Apple TV® software update, which allows users to rent high definition movies directly from their widescreen TVs, is not quite finished. Apple now plans to make the free software download available to existing Apple TV customers in another week or two.”
“The new Apple TV software will be available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers within two weeks.”
Read the press release here.
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