http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:23:14 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/toolbar_logo_text.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/ Apple this week updated its Server Admin Tools for remote administration of Snow Leopard Server. The 10.6.2 update matches that of Mac OS X 10.6.2, released earlier this month.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/20/apple_updates_server_admin_tools_to_10_6_2.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/20/apple_updates_server_admin_tools_to_10_6_2.html Apple released a new driver update for Boot Camp Thursday. The update, which weighs in at 23.87 MB, addresses issues with the trackpad and digital audio port. It also adds support for the Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/19/apple_releases_boot_camp_update_2_2.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/19/apple_releases_boot_camp_update_2_2.html An issue where the built-in iSight Camera on Apple's LED Cinema Display was not recognized by some applications has been addressed with a new firmware update released this week. LED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0 is a 654KB file available for download from Apple. It requires Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Mac OS X 10.6.2.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/19/apple_issues_firmware_update_for_led_cinema_display_isight.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/19/apple_issues_firmware_update_for_led_cinema_display_isight.html A new Windows-only release of QuickTime was issued by Apple this week. Version 7.6.5 is a 30.99MB file available for download. It requires Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/19/apple_releases_quicktime_7_6_5_for_windows.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/19/apple_releases_quicktime_7_6_5_for_windows.html Google this week updated its Google Earth mapping software for the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 2.0 adds numerous features to the software, including the ability to view maps created on a desktop computer on the iPhone. The update also adds more languages, improved icon selection, and better performance.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/17/google_earth_updated_to_version_2_0_for_iphone.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/17/google_earth_updated_to_version_2_0_for_iphone.html Apple this week released four new printer drivers for Mac OS X 10.6. The latest updates apply to printers from Canon, Brother, HP and Lexmark. The updates require Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/17/apple_releases_updated_printer_drivers_for_snow_leopard.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/17/apple_releases_updated_printer_drivers_for_snow_leopard.html Friday, Apple released a firmware update for its latest iteration of the nano, aimed at fixing audiobook playback, Genius mixes with Nike + iPod Sport, accessibility settings for Mono Audio, and skipping of VoiceOver menu items when using headphone + and - volume buttons. This update can be downloaded through iTunes.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/14/apple_releases_ipod_nano_5th_gen_1_0_2_update.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/14/apple_releases_ipod_nano_5th_gen_1_0_2_update.html Google is currently planning a beta launch of its Chrome Web browser for Mac OS X in December. Nick Baum, product manager for Chrome, gave the details in a post on the Google Groups page for browser extensions. The post encouraged developers to update their extensions to take advantage of the new Chrome user interface.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/12/google_chrome_browser_beta_coming_to_mac_in_december.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/12/google_chrome_browser_beta_coming_to_mac_in_december.html TomTom announced Thursday that it will update its iPhone GPS navigation application to add text-to-speech, lane guidance, iPod control, and a "Help Me!" safety menu. The free update is said to be coming to all users of the software soon.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/12/tomtom_to_add_lane_guidance_text_to_speech_to_iphone_app.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/12/tomtom_to_add_lane_guidance_text_to_speech_to_iphone_app.html Apple this week released a new update to support the latest Bluetooth Apple Wireless Keyboard. The update is not necessary for Snow Leopard users who upgrade to Mac OS X 10.6.2, as it is included in the operating system update.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/10/apple_releases_wireless_keyboard_update_2_0.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/11/10/apple_releases_wireless_keyboard_update_2_0.html Apple began notifying iTunes LP customers Friday morning that purchases made before the Apple TV 3.0 update can now be updated to allow compatibility with the latest software. Users can now view their iTunes LP content on their television set via Apple TV.]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/06/apple_updates_itunes_lp_releases_for_apple_tv_compatibility.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/06/apple_updates_itunes_lp_releases_for_apple_tv_compatibility.html While recent rumors have focused on Apple's long-rumored tablet device as a newspaper and book reader, columnist Walt Mossberg said he wouldn't expect a potential device to focus on only one function.]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/05/mossberg_dont_expect_apple_tablet_to_be_a_dedicated_reader.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/05/mossberg_dont_expect_apple_tablet_to_be_a_dedicated_reader.html Apple this week released version 1.6.1 of Waveburner, its professional application included with Logic Studio for assembling, mastering and burning audio CDs. The download, available from Apple, is 88.48MB. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/05/apple_releases_waveburner_1_6_1_update.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/11/05/apple_releases_waveburner_1_6_1_update.html U.K. wireless operator Orange announced its pricing for Apple's iPhone Monday, and the handset will cost essentially the same as it does on rival carrier O2 when it debuts on Nov. 10. With a new contract, Orange customers can get a 16GB iPhone 3GS for £184.50 with a service cost of £29.36 per month, for 18 months.]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0500 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/02/orange_matches_o2_pricing_for_iphone_in_u_k_.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/11/02/orange_matches_o2_pricing_for_iphone_in_u_k_.html Apple this week released updates for its Pro line of Final Cut Studio Applications, as well as a new version of Server Diagnostics.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/10/23/apple_updates_final_cut_studio_server_diagnostics.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/general/09/10/23/apple_updates_final_cut_studio_server_diagnostics.html Among all of the new hardware debuts Tuesday, Apple also quietly updated its wireless keyboard with a more energy-efficient model. The latest iteration of the Bluetooth Apple Wireless Keyboard requires two AA batteries, down one from the previous model.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/21/new_apple_wireless_keyboard_requires_one_less_battery.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/21/new_apple_wireless_keyboard_requires_one_less_battery.html The official iPhone and iPod touch application for Wolfram Alpha, an answer engine from Wolfram Research, debuted on the App Store Monday with a $50 price tag. The math-oriented company's extensive search offers the ability to comb through curated, structured data, and aims to eventually "compute whatever can be computed about anything."]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/19/wolfram_alpha_launches_50_iphone_app.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/09/10/19/wolfram_alpha_launches_50_iphone_app.html Parallels confirmed Friday that a new version of their virtualization software for Mac OS X is in the works. Specific details on Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0 are said to be forthcoming.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/16/parallels_desktop_for_mac_5_0_coming_soon.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/16/parallels_desktop_for_mac_5_0_coming_soon.html This week Apple released an update for Intel-based systems running Mac OS X versions 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Performance Update 1.0 is available direct from Apple for Snow Leopard and Leopard. It can also be downloaded via Software Update.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/15/apple_releases_performance_update_1_0_for_os_x.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/15/apple_releases_performance_update_1_0_for_os_x.html Originally scheduled to expire Tuesday, support for Office 2004 for Mac has been extended to Jan. 10, 2012, Microsoft's Mac Team announced. While most customers have moved on to Office 2008 for Mac, the latest version does not offer support for Visual Basic for Applications, meaning some users have stuck with the predecessor. As a result, Microsoft has decided to extend its "Mainstream Support" date to accommodate those customers.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/13/office_2004_for_mac_support_extended_until_2012.html http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/mac/09/10/13/office_2004_for_mac_support_extended_until_2012.html