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According to ThinkSecret, Apple is putting the finishing touches on iPhoto 4.0.2 to be released in July. iPhoto 4.0.2 will fix several bugs involving photo books in Europe and Smart Albums, both of which are new features that Apple introduced with iPhoto 4. The updated application will also inform users when new updates are available for download. Any further details would be...

A few reports indicate that Best Buy has received new product codes for new iPods to be available in August and September: Purple iPod (15GB) Yellow iPod (20GB) Orange iPod (40GB) Presumably this could be an abbreviated list, but may hint toward color iPods associated with the impending...

According to one anonymous source, Duke University is in talks to provide each incoming new student with an iPod, or an iPod mini. While the deal is not necessarily tied to the iTunes Music Store, the iPods should be used for various educational content purposes, as well as for new student...

As a followup to the debate on the initial Mac OS X 10.4 Screenshots, here are a few more... Safari About Box Safari RSS Feed Pipeline About System Preferences About Images removed at request of Apple Legal...

Despite on the ongoing controversy regarding the Tiger screenshots posted yesterday, the screenshots do introduce some interesting concepts. One, which was not posted initially is one of a new application called Pipeline. The application reportedly provides non-programmers the ability to link together actions in Applescript to create their own self-contained Applescript applications. Imag...

According to an unconfirmed source, Apple is working on a new iPod commercial presently, directed by Spike Jonze. The new commercial reportedly features characters jumping from one musical to another. It's unknown if the commercial features a new/revised iPod or simply the current iPod...

The X-Type is giving away limited-edition black x-type iPods. According to one unconfirmed report, approximately 100 of the limited edition iPods were made, utilizing. Any other details/confirmation would be...

According to a couple of sources, Apple should update PowerMac G5s tomorrow - June 8th 2004. Meanwhile, one specific source indicates that 2 new products will appear on this Tuesday. Recent rumors have pointed towards an all dual lineup with a slightly modified internal case...

One source provides evidence that iTunes Canada will also launch alongside iTunes Europe on June 15th. iTunes Europe has been rumored to launch this...

In an anonymous post to Craig's List, one participant claims: On June 28th, 2004, expect some very big changes in the Powerbook line up! For now, all I can say is the entry level 12" Powerbook G5 will be at 1.6Ghz 12" --High end will have a new G5 processor capable of speeds upto 2.2Ghz. One last thing, the memory on all models will max. @ 4Gb. So keep a close eye and hold off on any big...

Appleinsider claims that Apple will be introducing a new standard 14" iBook configuration at 1.2GHz with Superdrive for $1699. This configuration was previously available as a build-to-order from Apple's online...

According to one report, Apple.com appears to be blocked in China and has been for the past 3...

Appleinsider claims that upcoming versions of Mac OS X will offer a few new features including MetaData, new Safari revision and security. Very few details on each of the topics are...

Appleinsider claims that Apple has filmed an iPod TV commercial in New York. MacRumors has received the same report, but the information can not be verified. Essentially the report simply stated that there would be a new feature set but no further...

One unsubstantiated rumor submission claims that PowerMac G5 updates will be seen on May 18th. Few other hints at PowerMac updates have been...

TheRegister reports on a leaked report from a Chinese forum that claims to detail Xbox 2 specs. The specs seem to include three-core 3.5GHz CPU. This is presumed to be a PowerPC/IBM design, though it is not specifically reported to be a PowerPC. Several other sites are referencing the chip as a 976 PowerPC. As far as we can tell, all references of PowerPC 975/976 appear to be the product...

ThinkSecret reports on the release of Mac OS X 10.3.4 Build 7H41 to developers. The latest Panther update offers minor changes and...

We've received more reports that Apple is expecting its employees to be on hand next week as well as extended hours... presumably in preparation for new product releases. Software (Shake, FCP?) updates seem especially likely... but hardware announcements are still...