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Apple appears to have pulled the publicly accessible Mac OS 10.4.8 Source Code (Darwin, the open-source foundation of OS X, and XNU, Darwin's open-source kernel), leaving only developers with ADC log-ins with access to the code (public link, ADC link) Earlier this week, the OSx86 project released a version of the 10.4.8 kernel that was hailed to be 100% legal according to the APSL and run on...

Apple has released Final Cut Express HD 3.5.1, a maintenance update that "addresses compatibility on specific hardware." No other information was given about the update, which can be found on Apple's website....

Macsimumnews posted a questionable rumor that the iPhone (2 models) and a 50" Apple Monitor would be arriving in early 2007. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a listener to Mac OS Ken with ties to the Mac maker says the company has enacted a hiring freeze in anticipation of hiring hundreds of telco managers to sell the iPhone. The 50" Monitor is said to be on target alongside the iTV. Rumors...

According to various whispers, Apple will (finally) be updating the MacBook Pros tomorrow. As always, Apple keeps details of the update a tightly guarded secret, but these late reports claim that the new MacBook Pros will use the expected Core 2 Duo and both the 15" and 17" models will be updated. The prices for the upgraded machines are said to be exactly the same price as current models. ...

Engadget provides some further confirmation, although from a seemingly unconfirmed source, that Core 2 Duo (Merom) MacBook and MacBook Pros are due in November. We just got word from an IT guy at a Swiss university who claims to have the gotten the scoop on upcoming MacBooks from some sales reps. Apparently they've confirmed Core 2 Duo processors will be making their way into upcoming MB and MBPs...

ThinkSecret reports that Apple is considering bringing more products to the (RED) campaign depending on how well the iPod nano sells. According to the site, Steve Jobs and Bono have considered bringing a RED iMac or RED MacBook to...

MacRumors Forums is approaching its three millionth post. To celebrate, we are having a contest to create imitation Apple ads as graphics or videos. Winners will be chosen in two categories: * Best Apple Print Ad * Best Apple Video Ad The contest description and rules provide the details and explain how to enter. The MacRumors Forums reached one million posts on August 23, 2004 and two ...

Appleinsider suggests that Apple and Google may pursue some additional tie-ins in Google, such as providing Safari access to Google's AntiTrust database that would allow Safari to easier detect phishing and other malicious urls. Another suggestion was the incorporation of Google search results within Mac OS X's Spotlight search...

Infoworld reports that Transmeta has sued Intel for violating 10 of its patents relating to processor design and power efficiency in Intel's Pentium III, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Core, and Core 2 processors. The companies had apparently been attempting to work out a licensing terms, but failed. "Friendly win-win discussions between the two parties had broken down and we thought is was appropriate...

Two additional movie studios are planning on joining the online iTunes Store in the next 6 months, according to Piper Jaffray & Co. analyst Gene Munster. The two unnamed film companies will join Walt Disney Co., the only studio now selling through iTunes, after the holiday season, Munster wrote in a note today after meeting with ``four of the six major film studios.'' Munster does not believe any ...

AppleInsider continues to feed fuel to the fire that MacBook Pros will see updates in the coming weeks. According to the rumor site, current MacBook Pro production has slowed as Apple prepares to ramp up the revised Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros. These reports are joined by tips from insiders who say the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is preparing to begin -- if it has not done so already --...

Logic Pro 7.2.3 is now available in Software Update for affected users, and via direct download: Logic Pro 7.2.3 addresses performance issues when Logic Pro 7 is used on Mac Pro and G5 Quad computers. Logic Pro 7.2.3 is recommended for all Mac Pro and G5 Quad users. An existing Logic Pro 7.2.1 or Logic Pro 7.2.2 installation is required for this update. Note: Logic Pro 7.2.3 is optimized for...

Apple has released an update to the underpinnings of its pro-applications. This update addresses several issues with underlying frameworks and shared components for Apples professional applications and is strongly recommended for all users of: Final Cut Studio 5.1 Final Cut Pro 5.1 Motion 2.1 Soundtrack Pro 1.1 DVD Studio Pro 4.1 LiveType 2.1 Compressor 2.1 Apple Qmaster 2.1 Final Cut...

Nike announced yesterday that runners using the Nike+iPod sport kit have logged over 1 million miles. As a reference, 1 million miles is long enough to circle the globe more than 40 times. "Nikeplus.com is fast becoming the world's biggest online running community," said Trevor Edwards, Nikes chief marketing officer. "Nike+ is a new running experience, a new way to train, a new way to connect...

According to the Online Apple Store, the Airport Extreme Base Station's ship date has slipped to "mid-November". Such a delay would seem to indicate Apple is readying a revision is nearing. However, the extent of the revision is not currently known, as the update may simply be to pass relatively new European environmental regulations (RoHS) that has stopped the sale of the base station and the...

Thinksecret believes that Apple may be able to get its reported "true" video iPod out to production by October, and thus just in time for the holiday buying season. As has been expected, the new iPod would complement the existing lineup at the top-end rather than replacing any existing models. Thinksecret points to recent price drops as evidence that there is now room for the new model in...

Apple has posted a new version of Boot Camp. The following improvements are listed but are similar to the updates from Boot Camp 1.1: Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk Support for built-in iSight cameras Support for built-in microphones Right-click when...

Okay, so it isn't an Apple story, but many Apple users have been wondering what Microsoft has been up to with their upcomming "Zune" digital music player. Today, Microsoft released some official details about the device. One of the main highlighted features will be a song-sharing feature that will enable users to share songs to other close-by users wirelessly. The recipient can then play the ...