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Apple has started running another Get a Mac ad starring Justin Long and John Hodgman. Today's ad was spotted running on TheOnion. It features "PC" complaining about how "Mac" is always in the news, and reveals his "PC Newswire". ...

Apple today released several updates for Xsan, their enterprise-class storage area network (SAN) solution. Xsan Filesystem Update 2.1 About Xsan Filesystem Update 2.1 The 2.1 update is recommended for all systems running Xsan 2. This update includes general file system fixes, as well as specific fixes for: - metadata controller reliability - using and validating file system Access Control...

Apple today released "AirPort Utility 5.3.2," available via Software Update or from the Apple Downloads page. No specific details on changes to the software have been announced. AirPort Utility is used to setup and configure AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme base stations, as well as Time Capsule. Apple AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard (8.8 MB) AirPort Utility 5.3.2 Tiger (9.3 MB) AirP...

Shortly after the QuickTime 7.5 upgrade, Apple also released updates for iMovie (7.1.2) and iDVD (7.0.2). Both updates require QuickTime 7.5 to be installed first. The updates are both described to address general compatibility issues, improve overall stability, and address a number of other minor...

MacNotes.de Apple has seeded WWDC developers with an early release of Mac OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' today. A photo of the installation disc was posted to MacNotes.de. Meanwhile, a site called OrchardSpy claims to have posted screenshots from the actual installation and reveals a build number of 10A96: OrchardSpy ...

Some of Apple's new products which are due in early July suggest we'll see two updates by then, one for Mac OS X and another for iTunes. MobileMe's terms of service suggest that you need Mac OS X 10.5.4 as well as iTunes 7.7. Meanwhile, the system requirements for the iPhone 3G also list iTunes 7.7 as a requirement. The current version of Mac OS X is 10.5.3 and was released only two...

Apple has released QuickTime 7.5, now available via Software Update. QuickTime 7.5 improves application compatibility and addresses security issues. This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798....

10am, June 9th, Moscone West - flickr/twid Apple is giving out T-shirts and laptop bags to WWDC 2008 attendees. The black T-shirt has the time of the Keynote Speech represented in iPhone icons, while the back simply reads "WWDC 2008". Meanwhile, the keynote line has already begun. Additional photos posted at MacNN. MacRumors will have live coverage at MacRumorsLive.com....

iPhone Tab as seen on the Apple.com Apple has made small changes to some of their international websites hinting at the launch of the iPhone in Brazil, Canada and Mexico. In the HTML source code for Apple's websites for Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, one reader found the following placeholder code: This represents HTML code for an "iPhone" navigation tab wrapped in HTML comment tags so Web ...

According to an unverified submission, Apple sent out the following casting call through a major talent agency this week to star in an ad for a "new product": "Apple is look[ing] for a man and woman in their mid-20's to film a demo of a new Apple product. They are not looking for recognizable faces or names, and ideally the person would be "average to mildly attractive with nice hands". They...

TheAppleBlog raises a question that has been on the minds of many this evening regarding the notable lack of "Mac" branding on WWDC banners. Their conclusion? Is Apple planning on distributing OS X to computers other than Macs? At MacRumors, we try to avoid purely speculative conclusions, but in so much as it's been on the minds of readers, we'll post this as a discussion piece. A few...

Forbes takes rumor mongering to a new level by sending a reporter out to the West Coast Distribution center of Quanta Computers -- Apple's contract manufacturer. Inspired by an earlier report from ImportGenius that quantities of new Apple products have been arriving at Quanta, Brian Caulfield set out to...

We've received another photo claiming to depict the next generation iPhone. This was submitted by natbyte, and we can't vouch for its authenticity. However, we post it for interest and discussion. Click for larger version. Note: it bears a strong resemblance to the 3rd party case that previously made the...

EA has released Monopoly (iTunes link) for the iPod on the Apple iTunes Store. The $4.99 game is compatible with iPod Nano (3rd gen), iPod classic and iPod (5th...

Spoiler Free Keynote Link: Click Here to watch keynote. Direct Quicktime link. No Spoilers. High rez version here Apple will kick off the 2008 Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9th 2008 with a keynote speech from Steve Jobs. News sites across the web will cover every announcement in detail, while Apple's site will be updated with any new products announced. The keynote takes places...

Tim Ryan's Reel Hawaii blog reports that AT&T will be filming two commercials next week on Oahu. The ad agency is New York-based BBDO which has did some Apple IPOD commercials. Speculation is that the Hawaii commercials are about Apples new IPhone 2 which will be released early next month. About 30 of the 40 production crew are locals Apple recently shot a commercial at the 5th Avenue Apple...

Kevin Rose posted a video comment indicating that he had heard that there may be a low end $200 iPhone introduced alongside the (normally priced) 3G-capable iPhone that has been long rumored. Kevin Rose was co-host of The Screen Savers on Tech TV and later started Digg.com. Other predictions of the new iPhone by Rose include 3G and front-sided camera....

MacRumors has heard some unconfirmed whispers about the 3G capable iPhone due at next week's WWDC. Besides 3G support, the following features/specs were also passed along, mostly consistent with circulating rumors: - Lighter weight - Black + other colors - Focus on Multimedia with Video recording - Video Conferencing - GPS - 16GB $499 - 32GB $699 As with all pre-release specs,...