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Nowhereelse.fr noticed (Google translation) that a mobile phone repair shop has posted a new YouTube video showing what is claimed to be the LCD and digitizer for the next-generation iPhone, revealing a slightly taller form factor than that of the existing iPhone. The part looks similar, but not identical, to photos of the same part posted in early February. The earlier photos showed a...

In a meeting of rival CEOs, Apple's Steve Jobs and Google's Eric Schmidt were spotted today sipping coffee and talking business at a Palo Alto restaurant. Increasing tensions between the two companies and their chief executives have apparently not stopped the two from getting together to talk business, although it is unknown exactly what their discussion was about. Overheard from the...

Apple today released a pair of software updates, offering improvements for Aperture users while also updating iMovie to improve its ability to use video from Aperture. - Aperture 3.0.2 weighs in at 69.83 MB and requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2. It offers a significant number of improvements throughout the application. This update improves overall stability and fixes issues in a number of...

Apple today released Canon Printer Drivers 2.3 for Mac OS X v10.6, an updated package of drivers for users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Canon printers and multifunction devices. The update weighs in at 281.16 MB and requires Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later. Full details of driver support for various Canon devices are available in Apple's associated support document. Update: While Apple's download ...

Apple today released Pro Applications Update 2010-01, a package of updates for users of the company's Final Cut Studio professional-level video and audio editing suite. Pro Applications Update 2010-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio (2009). This update includes Final Cut Pro 7.0.2, Motion 4.0.2, Color 1.5.2, Compressor 3.5.2, and Cinema Tools 4.5.1. The software improves overall stability...

Microsoft today announced the launch of a beta version of Messenger for Mac 8, bringing support for audio and video calls with Windows Live contacts. Have you have ever wanted to do an audio call or a video call from your Mac with a contact on the Windows Live network? Starting today you can! Using your Live ID, Messenger for Mac users can now make AV calls to each other. Messenger for Mac 8 is...

Harvard University today announced (via The Loop) that it has joined Apple's iTunes U program, offering educational content via the iTunes Store. The university has established a launch page at itunes.harvard.edu that offers users access to Harvard's iTunes U content via iTunes 9. The University's content features the sights and sounds of Harvard, including educational material such as...

The U.S. Army yesterday announced that several top officials in its technology command visited Apple's Cupertino headquarters earlier this month to begin a dialogue as the Army seeks to take advantage of both Apple's products and engineering ideas to help satisfy its needs. Maj. Gen. Nick Justice, Research, Development and Engineering Command commanding general and key members of his staff...

Adobe yesterday announced the availability of a second beta version of its Photoshop Lightroom 3 digital photo editing and management application for Mac and Windows. The new beta, which will expire on June 30th, offers a number of new features including support for native tethered shooting on certain Nikon and Canon camera and improved import and watermarking features. Here's a quick summary of...

TUAW late last week reported on a customer who purchased a new 27-inch iMac earlier in the week and allegedly received a prerelease version of Mac OS X 10.6.3 via Software Update. Mac OS X 10.6.3 has not yet been released to the public, with the latest version being seeded to developers just this past Friday. That version, Build 10D572, is the same as the one somehow received automatically by ...

Apple has begun promoting 10-pack iPad bundles for educational institutions, offering minor discounts while also reducing packaging by eliminating separate retail boxing for the devices. Each package contains ten iPads with USB-to-Dock Connector cables and power adapters along with a single set of documentation. Only Wi-Fi iPad models are currently available for order through the program,...

Apple yesterday updated its Logic Pro and Logic Express audio workstation packages, addressing a number of issues and updating system requirements. Logic Pro 9.1.1, which weighs in at 191.87 MB, delivers several improvements related to stability and compatibility. - Improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge - Compatibility with Novation's Automap feature in 64-bit mode. -...

Apple yesterday released a pair of printer driver updates for Snow Leopard users, delivering updated compatibility for users of Brother and Samsung printers and multifunction devices. - Brother Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6, Version 2.3 (100.02 MB) - Samsung Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6, Version 2.1 (23.25 MB) Both updates requires Mac OS X 10.6.1, and full details on printer...

Apple today released Aperture SlideShow Support Update 1.1, addressing an issue with HD video playback in slideshows. This update addresses an issue affecting the playback of HD video clips used in Aperture 3 slideshows on Snow Leopard. Audio and video tracks now remain properly synced in video clips that have been trimmed.The update weighs in at 3.29 MB and requires Mac OS X 10.6.2. An earli...

Just days after reaching $200 billion in market capitalization, Apple has pushed past Berkshire Hathaway and Wal-Mart to take the third spot in market capitalization among publicly-listed U.S. companies behind Exxon Mobil and Microsoft. Apple and Wal-Mart remain neck-and-neck today, with minute-by-minute fluctuations in the two companies' stock prices causing them to rapidly swap positions. ...

9 to 5 Mac reports that it has received word from a tipster claiming that Apple is set to be released as soon as tomorrow, although the launch may be delayed until next Tuesday. The report follows an earlier claim of new Mac Pro models set for launch next Tuesday. According to the source: The MacBook Pro will be released on the same day as Mac Pro. We are scheduled for a Friday morning release...

Apple today released MainStage 2.1.1, an update to Apple's Logic Studio component for bringing virtual instruments and effects to live performances, via Software Update. According to the release notes, the update addresses a host of issues related to 64-Bit mode, stability, plug-ins, and other areas. This update delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes. Issues addressed in MainStage...

Microsoft today issued a handful of updates for users of the company's Office productivity suite, primarily addressing security issues. - Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.4 Update (221 MB): The update offers several fixes related to stability and performance, as well as patches for security vulnerabilities. - Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.8 Update (9.7 MB): The update addresses...