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Wednesday, Nov 4
Gone yesterday, here today; Atom support back in dev seed
We reported earlier this week that Apple had seemingly dropped support for Intel's Atom processor from the most recent developer seed of Mac OS X 10.6.2, leading some to speculate that Apple did so to thwart some users from running the operating system on non-Apple hardware. We thought that...
Our November Thanksgiving giveaway
This month the giveaway is an Xbox 360 game pack featuring five great games (we will work with the winner to make sure he/she doesn't get a game already owned). A second place winner will receive the new generation iPod nano (5G). Last but certainly not least, 12 lucky winners will win a guitar...
Tuesday, Nov 3
blacksn0w unlocks 3.1.2; Apple looks to curtail jailbreaking
Jailbreakers rejoice! If you've been holding off on updating to iPhone OS 3.1.2 to keep your jailbreaks or carrier unlocks intact, blackra1n and blacksn0w are here to rescue you. However, don't expect the jailbreaking fun to last forever—Apple is looking to hire a manager to lead a team to b...
Apple pitching TV subscription option for iTunes to networks
While iTunes allows users to buy individual TV episodes for $1.99, or even buy a whole season—sometimes for a discount—users may in the future pay a $30 monthly fee and watch whatever TV they like. Industry insiders say this service will be an extension of iTunes Store itself instead of bein...
Monday, Nov 2
Dutch hacker holds jailbroken iPhones "hostage" for €5
Though jailbreaking an iPhone certainly opens up opportunities to add functionality that Apple doesn't approve of, it can also make an iPhone less secure. Several Dutch iPhone users found that out the hard way after a hacker attacked a number of vulnerable phones on T-mobile Netherland...
Saturday, Oct 31
Week in Apple: ZFS going bye-bye, Apple TV 3.0, and more
Apple abandons ZFS on Mac OS X project over licensing issues: If there was any remaining doubt about ZFS support in OS X, Apple officially killed it last Friday. Licensing concerns ultimately may have doomed the project, but open source developers still hope to keep the dream of ZFS on Mac O...
Friday, Oct 30
Apple tablet may be more focused on video than print
A number of rumors have recently suggested that Apple has been courting print publishers to provide content for a long-rumored tablet device. However, RBC analyst Mike Abramsky recently got to sit down with several Apple executives, who suggested that video was much more exciting to Ap...
Thursday, Oct 29
iTunes Store TOS spills the beans on Apple TV 3.0
Buried within a recent update to the "iTunes Store Terms and Conditions" is a tip that the AppleTV software will soon get an update to version 3.0. That update will enable the device to display and interact with iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content, and may enable additional WebKit-based fea...
Saturday, Oct 24
Week in Apple: New... everything!
Magic Mouse, iMacs, Mac minis lead Tuesday Apple update bomb: 27-inch iMacs! Mac minis as servers! New cheap MacBooks! A magical new mouse! Apple opened the floodgates this morning with a bushel of new hardware updates—which should set the company up for a blingin' holiday season.
Friday, Oct 23
Apple's Boot Camp users must wait for Windows 7 support
If your copy of Windows 7 has arrived and you are champing at the bit to get it installed on your Mac via Boot Camp, you may want to slow down. According to an Apple Knowledge Base posting (via MacUser), Apple has plans to eventually support Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, a...
Saturday, Oct 10
Week in Apple: VoIP on iPhone, Mighty Mouse makeover, jailbreaks
Users can now jailbreak (most) iPhone OS 3.1 devices and 3.1.2 is already out. VMware Fusion is getting a major update, too, and you will soon be able to develop iPhone apps using... Flash? Read on for the eclectic mix of top Apple news from this week:
Saturday, Sep 19
Opinion: Week in Apple: Ars fondles iPod nano and iTunes 9, peeks at iPod touch innards
Our review of the new iPod nano and a hands-on with iTunes 9 topped the charts this week, as did speculation on how the Apple TV could be improved and revelations about the updated iPod touch hardware. If you're in for the top Apple news of the week, we have it for you in one tidy package:
Wednesday, Sep 9
Patch: iPhone OS Update 3.1 now available
Perhaps lost in some of today's excitement was the release of new versions of both iPhone and iPod Touch software. The new versions, 3.1 for the iPhone and 3.1.1 for the iPod touch, are fairly minor upgrades which on the surface seem to add compatibility features with the newly introduced iTun...
Monday, Apr 13
Opinion: iSuppli: third-gen iPod shuffle the most profitable yet
As usual, the iSuppli report does not take into consideration other costs in creating products like the iPod shuffle—most notably research and development costs. Trying to stay on top of design certainly helps the company add some dollars on top of that ~$22 manufacturing cost, though t...
Monday, Apr 6
Patch: iTunes 8.1.1 enables HD rental support plus bug fixes
Those waiting to watch the promised-but-never-delivered iTunes HD rentals on a Mac or PC have reason to celebrate today. Apple has just released an update to its iTunes software that enables HD rental support on the computer, among a handful of other fixes.
Saturday, Mar 28
Week in Apple: iPod shuffle/iWork reviews, patent lawsuits, and more
As we come out of our winter hibernation and look forward to the summer, news about upcoming updates to Mac OS X and the iPhone continues to ramp up. Read on to catch up on the top Apple news from this week. Click here to read the rest of this article
Monday, Mar 23
iPod shuffle review: where we're going, we don't need clicks
Unlike the 2G shuffle, which came in a variety of colors, the third-gen iPod shuffle now comes in only two "colors" (if you can even call them that)—black and silver. This is sure to disappoint color enthusiasts and parents who love giving shuffles as stocking stuffers, but we wouldn't be s...
iPod shuffle review: where we're going, we don't need clicks
That's half of an iPhone 3G, or a low-end 4G iPod nano. The 3G iPod shuffle comes in a square plastic box designed along the same lines as the packaging for other iPods. The shuffle and headphone clicker are suspended front and center, while the USB ... Ask ilounge 3-20-09 iLounge
Friday, Mar 20
Opinion: Metal Gear not exactly solid on iPhone
This isn't the first time the series has appeared on a mobile console, as the Metal Gear Acid games have proven to be popular adventures on the PSP; now, Metal Gear Solid Touch has arrived for the iPhone/iPod Touch and is bringing third-person shooter ...
Friday, Nov 21
Patch: Lots to like about new iPhone 2.2 software update
Apple released iPhone OS 2.2 last night, the latest update for the iPhone and iPod touch. A number of new features and fixes have arrived across the board, making this a must-have update. Read More...
Wednesday, Aug 6
Patch: International iPhone owners seeing errors after 2.0.1
MA - By Justin Berka | Published: August 06, 2008 - 09:00AM CT When the iPhone and iPod touch 2.0.1 firmware arrived on Monday, the only thing we were told was ... Apple Releases First Update To iPhone Software 2.0 ChattahBox 2.0.1 update now available for iPhone and iPod touch iPhone Matters
