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Apple is about to release Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.0.1. Improvements in wake from sleep with Bluetooth devices. Provides HID emulation mode to allow Bluetooth keyboards and mice to use snag keys during the boot sequence. Improved error detection if the firmware update fails. Knowledgebase article posted but no download...

A Webobjects mailing list announcement confirms an update to Webobjects for Panther and Panther Server: WebObjects development will be supported on Mac OS X v 10.3 (Panther) with an upcoming WebObjects Software Update (WebObjects 5.2.2). This update will include: * Support for WebObjects application development using Xcode * Qualification of ...

An unverified but unusually detailed submission claims that iTunes 5 will be introduced on October 16th, and will be both Mac and PC compatible. New features are said to include WMA support, music store "listener loans", new encoding options and an all new interface. New iPod accessories are said to include a recording device, a new dock to transfer and view movies and photos on a...

The Wall Street Journal's "Heard on the Street" reportedly writes that Apple's iTunes Music store is in the works for next week.... but the original source of this information is unknown, and may simply reflect the circulating rumors.. Apple's iTunes for Windows is expected soon....

CompUSA is offering instant rebates on various Palm Tungstens: Tungsten C: $50 instant rebate Tungsten E: $20 instant rebate Tungsten T2: $33 instant rebate Tungsten T3: $40 instant rebate Tungsten W: $314.99 total Link: CompUSA. Search for...

ThinkSecret posts some tidbits about upcoming releases. They report that eMacs and iBooks are in the pipeline, but no definite timeframe. Also unconfirmed reports of display updates without formfactor...

MacBidouille cites sources "close to Apple" which claims that all G5 buyers will get a free (S&H) upgrade to Panther. They warn that nothing is confirmed. Apple has not yet provided any offical details on Panther upgrade...

A Rebate from OfficeMax takes $20 off the new Palm Tungsten E, and $40 off the new Tungsteon T3 PDA. Valid until 10/11/03. Links: Tungsten T3 , Tungsten E ...

AppleInsider claims tomorrow (Tuesday) may bring more information - presumably about Panther. A previous source indicated that Wednesday would be the announcement...

AppleInsider claims that G5 Xserve updates are "imminent" now that Panther Server has been...

With multiple reports of Panther reaching Gold Master and a release coming by the end of the month... everyone is still waiting for the official word from Apple. One report claims that we will hear news from Apple on Wednesday, October 8th about...

AppleInsider reports that 3dlabs is in talks with Apple about brining their graphics cards to the Mac...

Insanely Great posts claims that according to Apple Taiwan documents, eMacs have been cut by 5% in Taiwan and new eMacs models are expected. Significance/accuracy of this report uncertain. ...

More anonymous reports have been coming in... - 7B85 is Gold Master for Client - 7B86 is Gold Master for Server - Apple Store Managers are out of town for a week surrounding October 24th, making it seem like an unlikely week for such a major launch, but no definitive info either way. ...

AppleInsider posts a rumor that the iPod may see a "proprietary headphone jack" to slim down the profile even further. A standard jack would be included on the remote. ...

As could be guessed by recent reports, there are rumblings that Panther is quickly approaching Final Candidate status. The most recent builds have not been seeded to the Apple Developer site, but reports of build numbers up to Build 85 have been reported. RailheadDesign was able to confirm up to build 83, yesterday. AppleInsider notes the same, pointing to a possible target date of Oct...

Palm released three new handehelds. Available today. Palm Tungsten T3 - $399. Stretch Display, 64MB RAM, 400MHz Xscale Processor. Palm Tungsten E - $199. 320x320 screen, 32MB RAM, 126MHz ARM Processor. Palm Zire 21 - $99. 8MB Memory, 126MHz ARM...

Apple's iCal site has a missing download button. [It's back :)...