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Now available via Software Update: The Apple Remote Desktop version 2.2 Client Update delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Apple Remote Desktop 2 and is recommended for all users of Apple Remote Desktop. For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n300760 NOTE: Apple Remote Desktop version 2.2 Clients can only be managed...

Following yesterday's premature specifications by Amazon.com, Apple has released upgraded PowerMac G5s in the following configurations: Single 1.8GHz PowerPC G5 600MHz frontside bus 512K L2 cache 256MB DDR400 SDRAM Expandable to 4GB SDRAM 80GB Serial ATA 8x SuperDrive Three PCI Slots NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64MB DDR video memory 56K internal modem Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5...

With previous rumors already pointing to tuesday or wednesday for a release of new powermacs, Amazon.com appears to have let the cat out of the bag early by posting a listing for a Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac. Apple's online store and hardware listing pages remain unchanged as of yet. Amazon specs include: Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors 512 MB of DDR SDRAM...

Now available via Software Update: This update will correct issues affecting some Java users following the installation of Mac OS X v10.3.9 Software Update. For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301382 This update corrects for the previously mentioned Java glitch affecting some 10.3.9...

According to the new layout at Apple.com, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Tiger Server will be officially unleashed on April 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m. during special events at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Preordering is available, with the price set at $129. Preorders will ship to arrive April 29. Additionally, a press release has been made available giving the details of...

According to MacWorld, Apple Expo will take place in Paris from September 20 to 24, 2005. Apple has yet to confirm attendance, but has attended the show in force in the past, using the venue to debut multiple hardware and software offerings. This year's show will take place in the same location as last year's event - Paris Expo, Porte De Versailles, Hall...

In an unconfirmed report published at SiliconValleyWatcher.com, Apple has contracted to use a new multimedia chip from Broadcom, who aquired Cambridge, UK based Alphamosaic in 2004. From the press release about the new chips: Building on the success of the VC01, Alphamosaic is now sampling VC02, the world's most advanced mobile multimedia processor. The VC02 can display video on 3.5 inch color ...

From CNET.com, yesterday HP introduced the Media Center m7000 Series PhotoSmart PC with a built-in dock for iPods located on the top of the tower case. One model is also slated to include a built-in camera dock for HP digital cameras. In addition, the new PCs are slated to come in a range of 3 silver-based lightly-shaded colors, mimicing the colored iMacs in recent years. Some might see at...

According to reports, electronics retailer Best Buy is preparing to sell the Mac mini in stores. Training materials on both selling and servicing the Mac mini have been distributed to the sales & service employees, with an anticipated rollout within the next few weeks. The Mac mini was first rumored to be sold in the brick-and-mortar Best Buy stores January 30; it is already available for...

Posted by Café Macs, what appears to be a final build (7W82) of 10.3.9 has been seeded to Apple's developers. Improvements are said to include: - network volumes are now available in the Finder sidebar and Desktop for convenient access - file sharing and directory services reliability for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS), PC (SMB/CIFS), PPTP, and wireless networks - support for NTFS formatted volumes -...

CNET reveals that Apple intends to stop users of the recently released hack PyMusique by now requiring users who wish to access the iTMS to be using version 4.7 of iTunes. "The security hole in the iTunes Music Store which was recently exploited has been closed, and as a consequence the iTunes Music Store will now sell music only to customers using iTunes version 4.7," the company said in a...

Now available via Software Update for current iWork owners: Keynote 2.0.1 Keynote 2.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers. Pages 1.0.1 Pages 1.0.1 addresses isolated issues that may have affected reliability for some customers and resolves an issue related to deleting complete...

IBM has posted an application note in direct reference to a dual 64-bit core PowerPC970MP and how to use thermal diodes in the chip. This is the first known reference to a dual-core chip to be made by IBM in regards to the PowerPC 970 (otherwise known as Apple's G5 Processor). The article and reference gives credence to the recent rumors of UI changes to the Apple CHUD Developer tools, and...

According to Powerpage, Apple has in the works a palmtop computer, or mini laptop. Sources who claim to have see one have commented to the PowerPage that an internal planning spec details that the new machines runs a stripped-down flavor of Mac OS X. We're told that it will finally utilize Apple's Inkwell technology to "write anywhere" and neatly fold into your pocket - rather like an enlarged...

In a press release, Apple stated that the total purchases and downloads from the iTunes Music Store have topped the 300 million mark. Additionally, the store is now offering the exclusive single 'Across the Universe,' which debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles chart despite being distributed only through the iTMS. "We're honored to offer 'Across the Universe' exclusively...

AppleInsider has found a hidden .tiff file within GarageBand 2 labeled "asteroid.tiff". The file appears incomplete and is unable to be opened, but can be clearly seen in the package contents. Additionally, MacRumors readers have found within iLife '05 Install DVD/Individual Packages/Packages /GarageBandApp20.pkg/Contents/ Archive.pax.gz - Asteroid Max Volume, Asteroid Min Volume, Asteroid...

News site The Register reports that the Mac mini may be hiding a few features, such as a future built-in iPod dock. The Apple machine's optical drive connects to the motherboard not by a cable but is attached directly to an Ultra ATA-100 riser card which itself fits into a slot toward the rear of the Mini's mobo. According to Leo Bodnar, the guy who figured out how to overclock the Mini's...

According to ThinkSecret, iSights are in scarce supply at many retailers including some Apple Retail stores, with a revised model due out soon. At the Apple online store, the iSight lists as part number M8817LL/C (up from B), and is scheduled for delivery 1-2 weeks from...

ThinkSecret reports that eMacs are being replaced on shelves at Apple Retail stores with 17" iMac G5's. There's no official word as to why the switch is taking place. AppleInsider claims that a revision to the eMac lineup has been in the works for the last six months, and is waiting for Apple to give the go-ahead for a full production...

According to macosXrumors.com, Apple has seeded build 8A393 of Tiger out to developers, along with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) 2.2 build 7C10. While there are still known issues in the build, the list of items to fix is shorter than that of the last major build - 8A378. There's no detailed information yet about what has changed in Remote Desktop...