Five New Updates for Apple TV version 2.0.1
March 31, 2008
On Friday evening, Apple TV quietly updated to version 2.0.1. The latest update is not listed at Apple’s web site but it does bring some new features and enhancements to your movie rental box. Read more
Kabateck Brown Kellner vs Apple: iMac Color Lawsuit
March 31, 2008
An iMac owner sued Apple Inc. Monday claiming the 20-inch iMac desktop computers can’t display the “millions of colors” Apple promises in promotional materials. The plaintiff Chandra Sanders, resident of Texas, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit. Read more
Hon Hai Wins Apple Contract for 11 Million 3G iPhones
March 29, 2008
According to Dow Jones Newswires, Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co has secured an exclusive contract to assemble a ‘more advanced version of iPhone.’ Apple, like Dell and many other consumer electronics companies, outsources manufacturing projects to China, Taiwan, and other countries. Read more
Charlie Miller Hacks into MacBook Air in 2 Minutes
March 28, 2008
Charlie Miller, best known as one of the researchers who first hacked Apple’s iPhone last year, hacked into the MacBook Air this time in only two minutes at the CanSecWest security conference. Read more
Apple Settles MacBook Pro Lawsuit for $250,000
March 28, 2008
On Wednesday, Apple Inc settled a 10-month-old lawsuit regarding its MacBook notebook displays. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed publicly, but one Apple executive who spoke on condition of anonymity told us they’ve settled the suit for $250,000. Read more
Apple releases SDK beta 2 for iPhone and iPod Touch
March 27, 2008
Apple has just released the second beta version of the software development kit for building applications for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Free sign up as a Registered iPhone Developer is required to download the iPhone SDK. Read more
Adobe Releases Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac
March 25, 2008
Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac, the latest version of Adobe’s image editing software, combines power and simplicity so you can make your photos look their best. You can view, find, and share all your photos and video clips in imaginative ways. Read more
Apple Granted Four New Patents, Forced to Reissue One
March 25, 2008
The US Patent & Trademark Office published four of Apple’s newly granted patents relating to Split Edits, Spacing for Microphone Elements, Computer Controlled Display Device, and Touch Pad for Handheld Device. Read more
Mac OS X Command Execution & Security Bypass Issues
March 23, 2008
French Security Incident Response Team (FrSIRT) has reported multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Mac OS X, which could be exploited by remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) attack. Read more
New Apple 802.11n Mobile Base Station
March 23, 2008
Apple’s New AirPort Express mobile base station with 802.11n is a tiny 6.7-ounce device packed with a built-in capability for downloading iTunes content, wireless printing, internet sharing, improved security, and Mac/PC compatibility. Read more
