Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail, Odds and ends, Apple
My current city of Chicago isn't really suffering for Apple Stores -- the one on Michigan Avenue kind of makes up for any other missed areas around here, as it's the nicest and biggest one I've seen (but then again, I haven't been to the ones in New York near Mr. Rose). But it's good to hear that we're going to be getting another store, this one a little bit outside the Loop, on the city's northside. State Street and the theater area, you might think, would be a little more fitting for the next big retail center, but no: apparently the burgeoning retail area between a gutted Cabrini Green and Lincoln Park is the place to be. Coincidentally, I used to work as a manager at the North Halsted Borders there -- served cafe sandwiches to John Malkovitch and found a book for Kurtwood "Clarence Boddicker" Smith, both visiting from Steppenwolf down the street.But perhaps I'm getting too personal -- just color me excited to have a new Apple Store even closer to where I live now (near Clark and Diversey). The new store is set to open on the empty lot that used to be taken up by a gas station between North and Clybourn (right across from the Red Line stop) and would have about 15,000 square feet in the "long-term location." No word from Crain's yet, though, over when the store would open or even when ground might be broken. Still, all of the development guys seem happy -- they'll probably get in there as fast as they can.
TUAWNew Apple Store at North and Clybourne in Chicago originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Aperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available
Filed under: iLife, Software, Software Update
Yesterday Apple pushed out three updates via Software Update. According to Apple, iMovie 8.0.2 "...fixes an issue with projects having a size of 0 KB." That's a problem all right.Aperture 2.1.3 is also available now and "...addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including the display of thumbnails on import and image rotation."
Finally, Apple has also pushed out Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1 which is required to administer Mac OS X Server version 10.5.6 from a remote Mac client. These updates weigh in at 24.1MB, 48.11MB and 92.7MB respectively. The interesting thing here is that Apple was actually a bit forthcoming with exactly what these updates address. Not totally, mind you, but better than the "bug fixes" we usually get.
TUAWAperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
First non-Apple Mini DisplayPort Display
The company Cinemaview announced the future availability (September 2009) of 16:9 LCD display featuring a Mini DisplayPort, currently found only on Apple hardware.
Regarding the design, they did not really release a groundbreaking model, it is quite similar to the recently launched Apple 24" LED Cinema Display. Three different models will be available:
- 19" with 1440x900 for 299 USD
- 21" with 1680x1050 for 399 USD
- 24" with 1920x1080 for 499 USD
If they did not feature a MagSafe connector and use a simple mini jack for the sound, the much lower price should seduce many MacBook owners not ready to purchase the expensive 24" LED Apple Cinema display. Indeed, the most expensive model remains 400 USD cheaper than Apple corresponding unit (even though features are not the same, but they are not necessarily a "must have" for all users).
A handful of Apple patents made public
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has made public several patents deposited by Apple.
- The first describes the sleep mode of our Macs, in particular the saving of the contents of the memory and instant re-awakening.
- The second concerns the management of energy in the computer.
- The third describes a system of anti-copy protection for software based on a Watermark and a unique key.
- The fourth describes the usage of capacitors to stabilise the voltage and reduce the noise of a power supply.
- The fifth describes a library system capable of storing different types of documents; a bit like that already done in iTunes which mixes music, videos and Podcasts.
- The sixth describes a system of using a magnet to fix the power cord, otherwise known as the MagSafe, that we believe is one of the most beautiful inventions of Apple.
Thus there is a bit of everything in these patents, but not much to serve as a base of speculation.
AT&T iPhone Exclusivity Expires in 2010, AT&T Asking for Extension?
The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T's exclusive offering of the iPhone will expire next year but that AT&T is working with Apple to extend it to 2011.
But AT&T's exclusive deal to carry the iPhone in the U.S. expires next year, ...
Apple near ready with release of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Juno
Apple as early as this week could announce the release of Mac OS X 10.5.7, a seventh maintenance and security update to its Leopard operating system scheduled to deliver over a 100 minor tweaks and bug fixes.
Bluetooth 3.0 in the Future iPhone?
Instead of launching new rumors, Fudzilla speculates on the availability of the Bluetooth version 3.0 in the future iPhone to be released in June. Thanks to pre-version of iPhone OS 3.0, one can learn that apple will integrate in its future models the Broadcom BCM4329 chip. despite the FM receiver function, which will most likely never be activated, this component supports BT 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, exactly the hardware specifications required to manage Bluetooth 3.0.
If one adds to this analysis that the iPhone 3.0 will allow P2P connections between iPhones without requiring any difficult settings, the BT 3.0 is the perfect tool for such function. If this remains only hypothesis, it makes sense. Hhowever, having the hardware compatibility does not imply that Apple will implement and develop those functions. It could also decide to activate it only later on when BT 3.0 will really be a true marketing point and the new standard, so in about 6 months from now.
iPhone Software 3.0 beta 3 delivers gradual improvements
Apple on Tuesday evening made available to iPhone developers a third beta of iPhone Software 3.0 showing some early signs of optimizations and carrying with it an updated version of the iPhone SDK 3.0.
Google shows off Gmail mobile Web app
What Google did with Gmail in conventional browsers five years ago it is expecting to do again with a new mobile version of its Web-based e-mail service.
New iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center
But you knew this, right? Fire up your downloaders, another update from Apple means the digging has already begun for a) new features or updates, b) hints for a new iPhone.Thanks to everyone who sent this in! I'd like to note that we broke this via our Twitter feed several hours ago. Even if you don't "do" the Twitter dance, it's a good way to catch breaking news.
TUAWNew iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
New Apple Store at North and Clybourne in Chicago
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail, Odds and ends, Apple
My current city of Chicago isn't really suffering for Apple Stores -- the one on Michigan Avenue kind of makes up for any other missed areas around here, as it's the nicest and biggest one I've seen (but then again, I haven't been to the ones in New York near Mr. Rose). But it's good to hear that we're going to be getting another store, this one a little bit outside the Loop, on the city's northside. State Street and the theater area, you might think, would be a little more fitting for the next big retail center, but no: apparently the burgeoning retail area between a gutted Cabrini Green and Lincoln Park is the place to be. Coincidentally, I used to work as a manager at the North Halsted Borders there -- served cafe sandwiches to John Malkovitch and found a book for Kurtwood "Clarence Boddicker" Smith, both visiting from Steppenwolf down the street.But perhaps I'm getting too personal -- just color me excited to have a new Apple Store even closer to where I live now (near Clark and Diversey). The new store is set to open on the empty lot that used to be taken up by a gas station between North and Clybourn (right across from the Red Line stop) and would have about 15,000 square feet in the "long-term location." No word from Crain's yet, though, over when the store would open or even when ground might be broken. Still, all of the development guys seem happy -- they'll probably get in there as fast as they can.
TUAWNew Apple Store at North and Clybourne in Chicago originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Aperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available
Filed under: iLife, Software, Software Update
Yesterday Apple pushed out three updates via Software Update. According to Apple, iMovie 8.0.2 "...fixes an issue with projects having a size of 0 KB." That's a problem all right.Aperture 2.1.3 is also available now and "...addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including the display of thumbnails on import and image rotation."
Finally, Apple has also pushed out Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1 which is required to administer Mac OS X Server version 10.5.6 from a remote Mac client. These updates weigh in at 24.1MB, 48.11MB and 92.7MB respectively. The interesting thing here is that Apple was actually a bit forthcoming with exactly what these updates address. Not totally, mind you, but better than the "bug fixes" we usually get.
TUAWAperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
First non-Apple Mini DisplayPort Display
The company Cinemaview announced the future availability (September 2009) of 16:9 LCD display featuring a Mini DisplayPort, currently found only on Apple hardware.
Regarding the design, they did not really release a groundbreaking model, it is quite similar to the recently launched Apple 24" LED Cinema Display. Three different models will be available:
- 19" with 1440x900 for 299 USD
- 21" with 1680x1050 for 399 USD
- 24" with 1920x1080 for 499 USD
If they did not feature a MagSafe connector and use a simple mini jack for the sound, the much lower price should seduce many MacBook owners not ready to purchase the expensive 24" LED Apple Cinema display. Indeed, the most expensive model remains 400 USD cheaper than Apple corresponding unit (even though features are not the same, but they are not necessarily a "must have" for all users).
A handful of Apple patents made public
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has made public several patents deposited by Apple.
- The first describes the sleep mode of our Macs, in particular the saving of the contents of the memory and instant re-awakening.
- The second concerns the management of energy in the computer.
- The third describes a system of anti-copy protection for software based on a Watermark and a unique key.
- The fourth describes the usage of capacitors to stabilise the voltage and reduce the noise of a power supply.
- The fifth describes a library system capable of storing different types of documents; a bit like that already done in iTunes which mixes music, videos and Podcasts.
- The sixth describes a system of using a magnet to fix the power cord, otherwise known as the MagSafe, that we believe is one of the most beautiful inventions of Apple.
Thus there is a bit of everything in these patents, but not much to serve as a base of speculation.
AT&T iPhone Exclusivity Expires in 2010, AT&T Asking for Extension?
The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T's exclusive offering of the iPhone will expire next year but that AT&T is working with Apple to extend it to 2011.
But AT&T's exclusive deal to carry the iPhone in the U.S. expires next year, ...
Apple near ready with release of Mac OS X 10.5.7 Juno
Apple as early as this week could announce the release of Mac OS X 10.5.7, a seventh maintenance and security update to its Leopard operating system scheduled to deliver over a 100 minor tweaks and bug fixes.
Bluetooth 3.0 in the Future iPhone?
Instead of launching new rumors, Fudzilla speculates on the availability of the Bluetooth version 3.0 in the future iPhone to be released in June. Thanks to pre-version of iPhone OS 3.0, one can learn that apple will integrate in its future models the Broadcom BCM4329 chip. despite the FM receiver function, which will most likely never be activated, this component supports BT 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, exactly the hardware specifications required to manage Bluetooth 3.0.
If one adds to this analysis that the iPhone 3.0 will allow P2P connections between iPhones without requiring any difficult settings, the BT 3.0 is the perfect tool for such function. If this remains only hypothesis, it makes sense. Hhowever, having the hardware compatibility does not imply that Apple will implement and develop those functions. It could also decide to activate it only later on when BT 3.0 will really be a true marketing point and the new standard, so in about 6 months from now.
iPhone Software 3.0 beta 3 delivers gradual improvements
Apple on Tuesday evening made available to iPhone developers a third beta of iPhone Software 3.0 showing some early signs of optimizations and carrying with it an updated version of the iPhone SDK 3.0.
Google shows off Gmail mobile Web app
What Google did with Gmail in conventional browsers five years ago it is expecting to do again with a new mobile version of its Web-based e-mail service.
New iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center
But you knew this, right? Fire up your downloaders, another update from Apple means the digging has already begun for a) new features or updates, b) hints for a new iPhone.Thanks to everyone who sent this in! I'd like to note that we broke this via our Twitter feed several hours ago. Even if you don't "do" the Twitter dance, it's a good way to catch breaking news.
TUAWNew iPhone OS 3.0 beta hits the dev center originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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