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Apple Unveils iWork ‘09, Cloud Computing Push Was True

Apple has released a new version of its work suit, iWork ‘09. As well as major features being added, a big cloud computing push is being made by Apple to bring collaboration and working online to the forefront.

Following up Seth Weintraub’s reports, our sources had explained that Apple was going to be making a big [...]

Apple Introduces iLife ‘09

Apple has today released an updated version of their iLife suite of applications now titled iLife ‘09 that feature updates to iPhoto, iMovie, GrageBand and now include iDVD, and updated version of iWeb.
iPhoto ‘09
iPhoto ’09 makes it even easier to browse and search photos, not only by when they were shot (Events), but [...]

Rumor Roundup: Apple’s Final Macworld

This year’s Macworld Conference and Expo will be Apple’s last year in attendance. Even though CEO Steve Jobs won’t be giving the keynote, excitement is still going strong, and there doesn’t seem to be a shortage of rumors either. (Here’s a recap that we’ll continuously update prior to the event)

New iMacs
READ → Back in October [...]

Apple’s New Cloud Offerings May Be (Mostly) Free

Backing up Seth Weintruab’s latest report from Computerworld regarding Apple’s soon-to-be-released web-based offerings, we have been able to confirm the upcoming push, as well as some new information about pricing.
Apple is expected to unveil a new suite of web-based applications that play off of iWork. They will primarily be extensions of their desktop counterparts not [...]

Apple to Announce Web-based iWork at Macworld?

Since the release of MobileMe’s Mail and Address Book applications, it has become more apparent that Apple is making a general shift to web-based applications. The folks at 9to5mac claim to have gotten word that Apple is preparing to announce a web-based version of the upcoming iWork suite of applications at the upcoming [...]

Reflection: Was This Summer’s Mobile Me Meltdown Worth It?

This past summer Apple revamped its online suite of applications changing its name from dot-mac to Mobile Me. The transition was painstaking and users that were most affected suffered months of email being lost or deleted. One question we’ve been wondering ourselves is, was it worth it?
Nearly 5 months have gone by since Apple launched [...]

Apple Releases Support Note Addressing Mac OS X 10.5.6 Issues

Tuaw points us to a support note released by Apple aimed at addressing various issues some users were experiencing while upgrading to Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6.
The support note explains that the issues were being caused by a “partially downloaded software update.”
When attempting to update software using Software Update in Mac OS X 10.5, the [...]

Apple’s Phil Schiller to Demo Snow Leopard at Macworld?

The guardian explains that Apple will be unveiling Mac OS X Snow Leopard at the upcoming Macworld Expo in January. While it may be true that that new OS is ready to be demo’d, it most likely won’t be shipping until a few months after the expo.
The article delves into why Apple would be pushing [...]

Apple Has Released Mac OS X 10.5.6

Apple has released an update to its operating system Mac OS X Leopard bringing it to version 10.5.6. After brief, inaccurate reports claimed last Friday as a possible release date, Apple has released the 190MB update today.

Details of the update can be found in a support document on Apple.com.
The Mac OS X 10.5.6 Update is [...]

Windows XP Downgrade Costs $21 More Than New Copy of Leopard

Since the introduction of Windows Vista, Dell has been offering a downgrade option to Windows XP for its customers. The deadline for the downgrade option has been extended twice, and at this point costs more than a brand new copy of OS X Leopard.
Tgdaily points out that the Windows XP downgrade option is listed on [...]

Mac OS X 10.5.6 Brings Massive Bug Fixes; Snow Leopard Update

Two new builds of Mac OS X 10.5.6 have been released to Apple developers over the past couple of weeks, revealing a vast amount of bug fixes to Leopard as well as information on the much anticipated Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

AppleInsider reports that leaked evaluation notes from build 9G52 show 103 [...]

Hidden SDK Gaming Features, iPhone Games On Your TV

Ars Technica has been hard at work uncovering hidden features in Apple’s iPhone SDK. Today, they broke ground with their research and have turned the iPhone into a complete gaming device fit for the big screen.
The following video is a demo that Ars Technica’s Erica Sadun, and Freeverse, makers of Moto Chaser, have collaborated to [...]

Apple Sends Cease and Desist Email to Public Wiki Site, Bluwiki [U]

Apple has sent an official “cease and desist” email to public wiki site Bluwiki, demanding they remove postings where users are trying to figure out how to “write software that can sync media to the latest versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch.”
Bluwiki is a public wiki site that aims at allowing anyone to [...]

Steve Jobs Sends High School Student Free Software

A high school student recently wrote Apple CEO Steve Jobs an email asking for a discounted version of Final Cut Studio 2. Instead of giving the kid the discount, Jobs forwarded the email onto a colleague and sent a free copy of the video editing software the kid’s way.
The student is a long-time Gizmodo reader [...]

Apple Releases Safari Version 3.2.1 Update

Apple has release an update to its Safari web browser.

The update is said to include stability improvements. Some users are reporting back the update has made Safari much snappier and more responsive as well. The update can be accessed via Software Update and is recommended for all users. [via MacDailyNews]

Patent Infringement Lawsuit Targets iPhone and Mobile Web Surfing

A new lawsuit charges Apple with violating certain patents regarding the iPhone’s Safari Mobile web browser, and the way a user can pinch, zoom, rotate and view web pages. As the Supreme Court tightens its patent policy, this one might be a little trickier to defend.
EMG Technology, LLC claims that Apple is in direct violation [...]

How to Enable Emoji Icons Outside of Japan

As part of the iPhone OS 2.2 update, Apple enabled the Emoji icons for iPhone users in Japan specifically running on the Softbank network. Unfortunately, there is no way for users outside of Japan to activate the icons.
19 year old software developer Steven Troughton-Smith explains how to enable Emoji icons system-wide. If you aren’t familiar [...]

iPhone OS 2.2 Causing Serious Problems For Some Users

Apple’s latest iPhone Software Update is causing rather serious issues for some users. Reports of people being unable to delete email and unable to delete email are among some of the problems.
iPhoneAtlas lists some of the major issues. They are summed up below.
Third Party Applications Breaking: Due to API changes, some third party applications are [...]

Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.2, Email Improvements and Street View

Apple has released the much anticipated iPhone 2.2 Software Update. The new update brings new added functionality and can be downloaded by connecting your iPhone to iTunes.
Some features and new functionality that can be found in the update include Google Street View, public transit and walking directions, Emoji icons and more.
Enhancements to Maps
• Google Street [...]

Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.2, Minor Update and Fixes

Apple has released an update for iTunes to version 8.0.2. The 60.3MB update is available from Apple’s website or via Mac OS X Software Update.

iTunes 8.0.2 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
• Addresses a quality issue creating MP3s on some computers.
• Fixes a connectivity issue with the iTunes [...]