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Along with the release of OS X Lion this morning, Apple also served up version 4.1 of development suite Xcode, available for free from the Mac App Store [App Store Link]. The prior version of Xcode was offered for $4.99 on the App Store to non-developers when it was released earlier this year. Apple has traditionally included updated developers tools for free on the OS install DVD. With...

With today's release of OS X Lion, Apple has also pushed out a software update to its existing iWork suite of productivity apps, bringing support for new features found in Lion.This update adds support for Mac OS X Lion and takes advantage of the following features: - Full Screen - Resume - Auto Save - Versions This update is recommended for users of iWork 9.0 and later. For detailed...

Apple has sent this missive to Apple Resellers and Apple Retail Stores discontinuing the boxed versions of several different software titles, presumably in favor of Mac App store versions:Effective July 20, 2011, the following select boxed software products are end of life (EOL) for resellers and Apple Retail Stores: - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server - iLife - iWork...

Contrary to initial impressions, the white MacBook has not been discontinued entirely, as Apple has announced to resellers that it will continue making it available only to educational institutions at a price of $899. Note that this is for institutional purchases only and the MacBook will not be available to individuals purchasing through Apple's education channels.MacBook (MC516) is now...

In addition to today's launch of OS X Lion and Safari updates for earlier operating system versions, Apple has also pushed out several other software updates to support the transition to Lion. - Java for OS X Lion (62.53 MB)This release installs Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_26. OS X Lion does not provide a Java runtime by default. Please quit any web browsers before installing.- Server Admin...

As part of OS X Lion released today, Apple includes Safari 5.1, an updated version of the company's Internet browser that supports a number of improvements, some of which are tied into Lion's new capabilities. But Apple has also pushed out Safari 5.1 for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows, bringing some of the enhancements that don't rely on Lion to those platforms.This update contains new...

Following a report just yesterday claiming that Apple appeared to be phasing out the white MacBook in favor of the entry-level MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, Apple today has done just that, removing the machine from the list of product lines on its Mac page. The white MacBook had been sold for $999, a price matched by the entry-level MacBook Air, but the MacBook Air offers a smaller...

In Apple's press release for OS X Lion, the company revealed that they will be selling OS X Lion on USB Flash Drive as well starting in August: Users who do not have broadband access at home, work or school can download Lion at Apple retail stores and later this August, Lion will be made available on a USB thumb drive through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) for $69 (US).This should allay...

Further hinting at an imminent release of OS X Lion, Apple today released an update to Migration Assistant for users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The update corrects a problem that could prevent users from transferring data from a machine running Snow Leopard to a new one running Lion.This update addresses an issue with the Migration Assistant application in Mac OS X Snow Leopard that prevents...

BBEdit, the immensely powerful HTML and text editor, has been updated to version 10 with a claimed 124 new features. New features include Dropbox support for sharing supporting files amongst multiple machines, better speed and responsiveness, redesigned HTML markup tools, and a brand new price: $49.99, down from $99.99. Version 10 isn't on the Mac App Store yet, but it will be soon -- and...

The International Trade Commission is upholding a judge's decision from May that Kodak did not infringe on several of Apple's digital photography patents. This decision was part of a countersuit Apple filed in response to a patent lawsuit originally filed by Kodak early last year against both Apple and Research in Motion. Kodak lost the original judgement in its lawsuit, alleging Apple and...

Earlier this month, it was reported that Apple might be inviting customers into its retail stores to download OS X Lion when it launches, offering users with no or limited broadband access a means of acquiring the new operating system. In addition to hard drives containing OS X Lion for installation on store computers, some of Apple's retail stores are also reportedly receiving new maxed-out...

Lion may be the first release of the Mac OS to be delivered as a digital download, but there has been a circulating method to burn the Lion download onto a bootable DVD. The process still works for the Golden Master version of Lion and is a pretty straightforward process for Mac users who are comfortable making their way around the Finder. An email from Steve Jobs suggested the only way to...

Apple's stock closed at an all-time high this afternoon at $364.92, up $7.15 on the day. Rumors have been flying over the past few weeks about new products, including new MacBook Airs, Mac Mini's, Mac Pro's, the next iPhone, and new versions of the OS X and iOS. Investors seem to be pretty enthusiastic about the new lineup that Apple has in the pipeline. Since its initial public offering...

Apple today continued its parade of software updates ahead of the OS X Lion launch with the release of Aperture 3.1.3, providing a long list of improvements and undoubtedly quietly making some last-minute tweaks to ensure full compatibility with Lion.This update supports general compatibility issues, and also addresses overall stability and performance. Minor issues addressed include the...

We've received a number of reports over the last hour indicating that users have had difficulty accessing the Mac App Store, with some users also reporting issues with the iTunes Store. There were a handful of reports of the Mac App Store briefly going down a few days ago, but today's outage seems more widespread, even if it is inconsistent and affected users are generally able to regain access...

Alt-rock band They Might Be Giants will be playing two free shows at the SoHo and Boylston Street Apple Stores in New York and Boston, respectively. TMBG is promoting its new album Join Us [iTunes], due out July 19th. The SoHo show will be July 20 at 7pm, and the Boylston Street show will be the next day, July 21, at 8pm. The band advises fans to get a wristband from the stores the day before...

AMD today announced the launch of its new Radeon HD 6990M mobile graphics processor, calling it the world's fastest single mobile GPU with up to 25% greater performance than NVIDIA's just-announced GeForce 580M. While Apple typically uses middle-of-the-road GPUs in even its high-end MacBook Pro models in order to meet the requirements of the thin enclosure and thus will not be considering...