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Apple TV Ad Airs [Video Updated]

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:48:15 EDT

Apple has begun airing a new ad for its newly released Apple TV. The ad has not yet been posted to Apple's website, but forum member Rocketman was able to capture the ad using his Sony DSC-P10 camcorder and post it to Google Video (update: Im...

Apple Sells 100 Millionth iPod [WSJ Ad Photo]

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:09:36 EDT

Apple announced via a press release today that it has sold its 100 millionth iPod. The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod mod...

Mac OS X Server Free with Mac Pro?

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:05:02 EDT

With the release of the new Mac Pro, it appears that Apple UK Store is offering Mac OS X 10.4 Server (10-Client) for free with the purchase of a new Mac Pro.

The Mac OS X Server software typically costs £349 for the 10-Client v...

Apple on Apple TV Hacks

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:51:02 EDT

With the flurry of hacks surrounding the Apple TV, including the ability to run a full version of Mac OS X, there's been some concern and unfounded speculation that Apple may be specifically disabling these hacks.

The most official wor...

Apple Using Exclusive 3GHz Xeon from Intel?

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 01:59:18 EDT

MacNN reports that the 3GHz Xeon (Clovertown) processor that was introduced in the 8-core Mac Pro is a currently unannounced model.

According to comments by Intel's Bill Kircos: "We are indeed shipping a 3.0GHz Xeon version [and] expec...

Patent: Multi-Sized Icon Interface for Mac OS X?

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:34:12 EDT

Appleinsider points to a recent patent application published from Apple which explores the use of different sized icons within one window. The relative size differences in the interface are said to reflect the relative importance of each icon.
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Google Desktop for Mac

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:03:13 EDT

Google has released a beta of Google Desktop for the Mac. Google's Mac Blog provides some details about the release from Mike Pinkerton.

Google Desktop is a software download that brings Google's search engine to your Mac.

$899 - 23" Cinema Display
$1799 - 30" Cinema Display

Apple Releases 8-core Mac Pro [Updated]

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:22:05 EDT

Apple has released the long-anticipated 8-core Mac Pro. The update keeps current configurations but adds a top of the line 8-core 3 GHz model for $1498 additional beyond the base 2.66 Quad-core model.

Interestingly, at...

Apple iPhone Email: Talk to you soon.

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:41:24 EDT

Apple sent out teaser emails to individuals who signed up for more information from Apple about the iPhone:

Apple writes:

Talk to you soon.

Thanks for signing up. You'll be the firs...