Jordan Golson
Jordan is a long-time Apple journalist and former MacRumors editor who still occasionally helps out with coverage of live events. He also writes about automotive, so sign up for his cars and transportation technology newsletter at prndlcars.com!
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Some Users With Older Copies of iLife and iWork Having Difficulties Upgrading to New Versions [Updated]
Some users with legacy versions of iLife and iWork that were not purchased through the Mac App Store are having difficulties upgrading to the new versions released earlier today, according to Macworld.Users who own iWork '09 or iLife '11 are supposed to receive the latest versions of both those app suites for free through the Mac App Store, but some are having difficulties.Some users...
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Apple Releases Updated OS X Server, iTunes, Xcode, iBooks Author, Configurator, Remote Desktop, And More
Earlier today, Apple released OS X Mavericks, new versions of iLife and iWork; iOS 7.0.3; updated Trailers, Podcasts, and Find My iPhone apps; and new versions of Aperture and Safari.The company has since followed that up with a number of new software updates to some of its more minor apps, as well as small compatibility updates for more prominent apps. It also released the Mavericks version of ...
Apple Releases Updated Trailers, Podcasts and Find My iPhone iOS Apps
As part of its promise to release twenty updated apps today, Apple has released updated and completely redesigned Podcasts, iTunes Movie Trailers, and Find My iPhone apps.The three apps have all been updated for iOS 7, with the Podcasts app in particular seeing several new features, including an updated Top Charts section, a new Search tab, and auto-updating so the app will automatically...
Apple Releases Safari 6.1 for Mountain Lion With Shared Links, New Sidebar, Power Saver and More
Apple today released Safari 6.1 for Mountain Lion users. The update includes many of the new features added to Safari for Mavericks including Shared Links, Top Sites, and the new Sidebar.Safari 6.1 is a free download for Mountain Lion users and is available as a software update through the Mac App Store.Safari 6.1 for OS X Mountain Lion contains new features, including:- Shared Links. See...
Apple Releases iOS 7.0.3, Adds Support for iCloud Keychain, Accelerometer Issues
Apple today released iOS 7.0.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, a bug fix update with a build number of 11B511 for all devices. iOS 7.0.3 is available as an over-the-air update. It weighs in at 92.8MB on the iPhone 5s.The update adds support for the iCloud Keychain service that was added in OS X Mavericks, as well a numerous bug fixes including a calibration issue with the iPhone 5s...
Mac Pro Launching in December with Xeon Processors, Dual FirePro GPUs and PCIe Flash Storage
At today's media event in San Francisco, Apple announced the release window, specs and pricing for the long-awaited update to the Mac Pro. The Mac Pro, which will be released by the end of the year, is Apple's first computer in many years to be assembled in the United States. During the event, Apple noted that more than 2,000 people in 20 states are involved in the Mac Pro's development and...
Apple Will Release OS X Mavericks Today as Free Download
At its media event today, Apple announced that OS X Mavericks, the next version of its Macintosh operating system, will launch today on the Mac App Store. Mavericks will be available exclusively through the Mac App Store for free.As we covered in our Mavericks roundup, the new OS will include enhanced multiple-monitor support, big improvements to the Notification Center, an improved Finder,...
Live Coverage of Apple's October 2013 iPad and Mac Event [Event Ended]
Apple's highly anticipated October media event is being held today at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The event begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and Apple is expected to unveil a number of new products including updated iPads, new Retina MacBook Pros, and new iLife and iWork offerings.
The company should also be providing final looks at the...
Analyst Claims Apple Launching 55- and 65-Inch 4K Televisions Late Next Year
Apple will launch 55- and 65-inch 4K ultra-high definition televisions late next year, if an analyst report from Masahiko Ishino at Advanced Research Japan is to be believed.
Bloomberg shared the report, claiming the displays will have a frameless design with suppliers including LG for display panels, Samsung for graphical processing, and Corning's Gorilla Glass 3 for glass covers with units ...
Electronica Artist Owl City/Adam Young Designed iOS 7 Sounds [Updated]
Electronica artist Adam Young, the musician behind the popular project Owl City, is responsible for many of the new sound and ringtones in iOS 7 according to the discography on the musician's website (via 9to5Mac).
Alongside the top-to-bottom redesign of the visual user interface in iOS 7, Jony Ive's design team -- with Young's help -- also reworked all the sounds in the OS as well. It isn't ...
After Numerous Delays, BlackBerry Messenger for iOS to Launch Today [Update: Released]
Five months after it was initially announced, and after an unplanned delay due to unexpected demand, BlackBerry Messenger is finally launching on iOS. The app, which is similar to Apple’s own iMessage, was first announced back in May. It should launch on the App Store later today.Back in September, the BBM for Android and iOS apps were delayed after an unreleased version of BBM was leaked that "...
Apple Seeds New Build of OS X Mavericks Golden Master
Apple has seeded a new build of the OS X Mavericks Golden Master to developers, a little more than two weeks after the first GM seed. According to 9to5Mac, the build is only available for users performing a fresh install of Mavericks, with some users having luck re-installing the new GM over the prior version.
The prior GM had a build number of 13A598, while the new release is build 13A603....
Apple Releases First iPhone 5s Television Ad
Apple premiered a new ad called "Metal Mastered" during NFL games this afternoon, showcasing the new gold iPhone 5s. The ad, which features the song "Ooh La La" by Goldfrapp [iTunes] and no dialogue, depicts golden liquid metal morphing into the iPhone 5s. Earlier this week, Apple launched the first magazine ads for the iPhone 5s, also featuring the gold model. The new ad is very similar to...
OS X Mavericks Server Golden Master Seeded Ahead of October 22 Media Event
Apple has released a potential Golden Master (GM) build of OS X Mavericks Server to developers ahead of next Tuesday's media event where the release date of OS X Mavericks is expected to be announced.
Apple has this to say about OS X Mavericks Server on the marketing page for the software:
OS X Server includes a number of innovations that will help the people who use your network as well as...
Apple Increasing iPhone 5s Production by 75%, Cutting iPhone 5c Orders by 35%
Apple is cutting iPhone 5c orders from its suppliers by 35 percent according to analysts at NPD DisplaySearch (via AllThingsD), echoing prior reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. However, the new report goes further, claiming that iPhone 5s production has been boosted by 75 percent. This would seem to be promising news for Apple because increased sales of the 5s would lift its...
Apple Sued Over Automatic iOS 7 Downloads to iOS 6-Powered Devices
After iOS 7 was released, some iOS 6 users discovered that as much as 3GB of storage was being used up by an automated over-the-air download of iOS 7.For many users, this was handy because they didn't need to wait for a large download to complete before updating -- but for those who wish to remain with iOS 6, they have found multiple gigabytes of storage used up by a software update that they...
Apple Releases MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update to Test for Data Loss Issue [Updated]
Apple today released MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.1 for the mid–2012 MacBook Air. The update tests the flash storage drives in these models to look for an issue that "may result in data loss" for 64 and 128GB models.
In most cases, the update merely installs new firmware, but in some cases Apple will replace the drive free of cost.
This firmware update is recommended for...
iPad Media Event Decorations Begin Going Up at Yerba Buena Center
Apple has begun installing decorations at the Yerba Buena Center ahead of Tuesday's media event, where Apple is widely expected to introduce new iPad and iPad mini models.
MacRumors reader David Jones sent in this image of colorful decorations going up on the side of the San Francisco building. The graphics match the invitations sent out to media members earlier this week.
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Apple Tops J.D. Power Smartphone Satisfaction Rankings for Five Years Running
Apple has topped the second J.D. Power Wireless Smartphone Satisfaction Study of 2013, landing above competitors like Nokia, Samsung and HTC. This is the tenth consecutive time Apple has led the biannual ranking, and Apple has prominently mentioned this fact in the past.For the first time, the survey breaks out smartphone rankings by carrier. Verizon iPhone customers were the happiest with...
First Magazine Advertisement for iPhone 5s Appears, Highlights Touch ID Sensor
Apple has started a new print advertising campaign for the iPhone 5s. The first spot, running on the back of this week's issue of The New Yorker, showcases the Touch ID-equipped home button of the new gold iPhone 5s.
Your finger is the password.
Touch ID was created not only to protect all the important and personal information on your phone, but to be so easy to use, you'll actually use...