A few months ago, reports indicated that Apple may be using different SSDs provided by both Toshiba and Samsung in their new Macbook Air models. Samsung SSDs read and write speeds are significantly faster than the Toshiba SSDs. Users have noticed this change by taking apart particular units that appear to be same physically but run different programs at varying … Read More
Apple Releases New MacBook Air and Mac Mini with Mac OS X Lion Preinstalled
Last week, rumors and reports from various sources suggested that Apple would be releasing an updated Macbook Air with a faster processor and integrated Thunderbolt technology. On Wednesday, Apple did exactly that and released new Macbook Air models with Sandy Bridge chips from Intel, thunderbolt ports and Mac OS X Lion preinstalled. The latest Sandy Bridge chips are also included … Read More
Mac OS X Lion Now Available from Apple’s Mac App Store
The wait is over! Apple today launched Mac OS X Lion worldwide and the download is available exclusively from Mac App Store. OS X Lion can be purchased for $29.99 and according to Apple it is “world’s most advanced desktop operating system.” The latest release is 10.7 version of the Mac OS X which brings more than 250 new features … Read More
Mac OS X Lion Promo Materials Appear in Third Party Stores
Italian website, Macitynet.it revealed that promotional materials for ‘Mac OS X Lion’ have begun appearing in third-party retail stores. Retail chain Euronics has begun displaying images of banners advertising features of Mac OS X Lion. The new signs advertise OS X Lion as being “now on all new Macs” and prompts users to “take a tour” of the new operating … Read More
Apple to release Thunderbolt LED Display During Next Hardware Refresh
The web has been abuzz with rumours of new Macbook Air and Mac Pro models. With newly released images on Apple’s website, and some clearing up of part numbers, it is clear that the part number for the Macbook, is actually a part number for a Thunderbolt LED Display. MacRumors spotted images of the display on Apple’s Online Store, and identified … Read More
New Macbook Air to Bring Back Backlit Keyboard?
Photo by kimb0lene With the introduction of the 2010 Macbook Air models, Apple scrapped the backlit keyboards in order to make the device more affordable. The backlit keyboard will reportedly be making a return to the new 2011 MacBook Air, pegged for a Summer 2011 time frame. A report from AppleInsider mentions that Apple is planning to bring back the … Read More
Apple Retail Stores Preparing for Mac OS X Lion Launch on July 13th?
Reports have been around since early last week that Apple may be prepping its Apple retail stores in order to release Mac OS X Lion later this week. A report from 9to5Mac mentions that Apple is preparing it’s employees for such an event in the stores and to be ready to assist customers with questions they may have. Rumours have … Read More
Booting Mac OS X Lion GM Seed Reveals ‘Scrolling in Lion’, No Welcome Video
Apple on Friday released ‘Mac OS X Lion’ GM seed to developers and a new boot screen has been revealed which features “Scrolling in Lion” that explains new gestures for Apple’s Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse. After the initial setup the software no longer plays the Welcome video which used to play on Leopard and Snow Leopard upon installation. Taking … Read More
Get Ready for Mac ‘OS X Lion’ Apple Releases GM Seed
Apple earlier today released Mac OS X Lion GM seed to developers as it prepares for the official launch of the next major software upgrade. The Golden Master seed is the same version which will be made publicly available when the update hits Apple’s Mac App Store for $29.99. Unlike previous software upgrades Apple will make OS X Lion exclusively … Read More
Apple Issuing Refunds for ‘Final Cut Pro X’
Apple has begun issuing refunds on it’s Final Cut Pro X software bundle which is currently available in the Mac App Store according to EOSHD.com. Coming close on the heels of reports about the company offering 7 days trial in the Taiwan App Store, Apple is beginning to issue refunds to dissatisfied customers for Final Cut Pro X through the … Read More
‘MacBook Air’ Stocks Run Low Ahead of Refresh?
BestBuy.com has stopped shipping ‘Macbook Air’ to customers in anticipation of a refresh. The web is abuzz with news of potential refreshes to the Macbook Air line and what would be introduced in the latest iteration of Apple’s popular computer. 9to5Mac speculates that Best Buy is limiting sales of Macbook Air in order to bring the computers to retail stores … Read More
Apple Enhances Mac App Store for OS X Lion with 10.6.8 Update
Earlier in the week, it was rumored that Apple was prepping to release a new Mac OS X build to the public. Apple on Thursday followed through and released Mac OS X 10.6.8 which helped patch a number of issues and minor improvements in the OS. This is expected to be the last build released for Snow Leopard before the … Read More
Apple Details OS X Lion Upgrade Process for Volume License Customers
Apple has taken the next leap in digital space with Mac OS X Lion being offered only via Mac App Store. The company has been incredibly successful with its store for iOS apps and now it seems that they are all geared up to take the store for Mac Apps to a new level. Apple recently offered some clarity on … Read More
Apple Announces Revamped Mac App Store During WWDC Keynote
Apple just announced at their annual WWDC conference that the Mac App Store, previously downloadable will be built in to Mac OS X Lion. Apple also announced that the Mac App Store will now be a feature part of Lion and will allow In-app purchases to be downloaded directly to the app. Apple also featured something called LaunchPad, which is … Read More
Apple’s ‘Back to School’ Promotion Starting Next Week? Free iPod touch With Mac Purchase
AppleInsider reported that according to their sources Apple’s annual back to school promotion will kick off early next week. The school promotion is expected to be one of the topics during the 10th anniversary Apple Store retail meetings on May 22nd. Apple as early as next week will once again announce its annual back-to-school promotion that has historically offered a … Read More