Rumblings From The Web
A few different topics to shed light on, none of which have volumes of information about them just yet:
Tiger Developer Release A351 has been seeded according to Macosxrumors.com. According to the site, changes revolve around Finder SMB copies, boot, wake from sleep, applications crash, rich text printing, Mail, volume renaming, Microsoft applications, AOL installer, Adobe installers, Macromedia installers, HelpViewer, Character palette, authenticated copies, user logs path, and package creation with PackageMaker. Spotlight instability is also being address, as well as the inclusion of a new build of iCal 2.
Mac OS X 10.3.8, build 7U7, seems to be in the middle stages of development according to AppleInsider. AI claims the release is slated for sometime in February. Developers are noting the build delivers speedier application launching, with video driver and OpenGL changes.
Logic 7.0.1 was released earlier this week as a minor update. According to AppleInsider, Logic should undergo some changes in its next revision to remove latency in the application when using plug-ins. Apple declined to say when the new version of Logic would be released, but said that this Bus Latency Compensation feature is in direct response to Pro user feedback about the product.
PowerBook shortages are being reported by resellers worldwide, with Apple's own online store putting shipping dates now at 7 - 10 days out. Delays like these usually signify a product change is about to occur, and the G4 PowerBook is expected to have a minor speed bump revision according to Think Secret. G5 PowerBooks have been in the rumor news recently, but aren't expected to show for some time to come.
iLife 05 and iWork Shipping - As anticipated these two software suites have been reported by numerous readers to already be arriving, a day or two ahead of the expected January 22nd date.
NFL games for iPods will be made available by Audible.com via the iTunes Music Store. According to the Associated Press, The first recordings of football games for sale under the agreement will be this Sunday's NFL conference championships, which will be available on the Internet the following morning. Replays of the Super Bowl will also be available under the deal.
Tiger Developer Release A351 has been seeded according to Macosxrumors.com. According to the site, changes revolve around Finder SMB copies, boot, wake from sleep, applications crash, rich text printing, Mail, volume renaming, Microsoft applications, AOL installer, Adobe installers, Macromedia installers, HelpViewer, Character palette, authenticated copies, user logs path, and package creation with PackageMaker. Spotlight instability is also being address, as well as the inclusion of a new build of iCal 2.
Mac OS X 10.3.8, build 7U7, seems to be in the middle stages of development according to AppleInsider. AI claims the release is slated for sometime in February. Developers are noting the build delivers speedier application launching, with video driver and OpenGL changes.
Logic 7.0.1 was released earlier this week as a minor update. According to AppleInsider, Logic should undergo some changes in its next revision to remove latency in the application when using plug-ins. Apple declined to say when the new version of Logic would be released, but said that this Bus Latency Compensation feature is in direct response to Pro user feedback about the product.
PowerBook shortages are being reported by resellers worldwide, with Apple's own online store putting shipping dates now at 7 - 10 days out. Delays like these usually signify a product change is about to occur, and the G4 PowerBook is expected to have a minor speed bump revision according to Think Secret. G5 PowerBooks have been in the rumor news recently, but aren't expected to show for some time to come.
iLife 05 and iWork Shipping - As anticipated these two software suites have been reported by numerous readers to already be arriving, a day or two ahead of the expected January 22nd date.
NFL games for iPods will be made available by Audible.com via the iTunes Music Store. According to the Associated Press, The first recordings of football games for sale under the agreement will be this Sunday's NFL conference championships, which will be available on the Internet the following morning. Replays of the Super Bowl will also be available under the deal.
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92 months ago
as information grows about each portion of this, we'll section them off into singular stories. Some things just didn't seem to merit their own space, but needed to be mentioned.
92 months ago
I wondered when we'd start to see iPod games proliferate. And audible is the perfect company to do it.
EDIT: Upon re-reading, I see that the NFL games are not the games I thought they were. But it's still not a bad idea if you like that sort of thing.
EDIT: Upon re-reading, I see that the NFL games are not the games I thought they were. But it's still not a bad idea if you like that sort of thing.
92 months ago
After the Steelers beat the Pats and win the Superbowl I'll have them on my iPod...Sweet! :D
92 months ago
G5 Powerbooks (if true) will finally make the price of 867 12" PBs go down in price. Sometimes I hate how Apple's retail value is so high!
I can only hope, New Zealand time is just around the corner!
I can only hope, New Zealand time is just around the corner!
92 months ago
wow thats a lot of news!
i like the g5 powerbook rumors and the ilife 05 shipping. i so cant wait for my copy!
i like the g5 powerbook rumors and the ilife 05 shipping. i so cant wait for my copy!
92 months ago
Good to hear some info on 10.3.8 update. 10.3.7 killed (massive slow down) anything to do with a network, which I do a lot of including remote desktop for an xserve. Just hope AI is wrong that I have to wait until mid-Feb.
The powerbook shortage also sounds interesting as there haven't been any PB rumors for a while - at least nothing new. This is the first evidence that might even somewhat point to a faster model be it G5 or dual G4.
Personally, I like that way Apple is now spreading out their announcements. A few years ago, if it wasn't announced at Mac World you would have to wait 6 months for a new product to be released. Now I can at least hope for some minor things to happen between mac worlds, not to mention WWDC being added to the mix.
The powerbook shortage also sounds interesting as there haven't been any PB rumors for a while - at least nothing new. This is the first evidence that might even somewhat point to a faster model be it G5 or dual G4.
Personally, I like that way Apple is now spreading out their announcements. A few years ago, if it wasn't announced at Mac World you would have to wait 6 months for a new product to be released. Now I can at least hope for some minor things to happen between mac worlds, not to mention WWDC being added to the mix.
92 months ago
I got my iWork and iLife today, installing now. So far so good.
My big question for Tiger is when iSync will be using SyncML to enabling bluetooth syncing with a lot of new phones. Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone know?
My big question for Tiger is when iSync will be using SyncML to enabling bluetooth syncing with a lot of new phones. Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone know?
92 months ago
I doubt it'll be a G5 powerbook, probably just a speed bump. I'm going to have to go to the Apple store to play around with iWork before I buy it. Microsoft Word (and Safari) is the only program that crashes on my Mac, so it'll be nice to get rid of that crap.
Fishes,
narco.
Fishes,
narco.
92 months ago
Yes... I am looking forward to next tuesday.
1) The aftermath of the mad rush to stores for the shuffle, mini, new softwared
2) The highly anticipated information update of the PB.
1) The aftermath of the mad rush to stores for the shuffle, mini, new softwared
2) The highly anticipated information update of the PB.
92 months ago
i'm getting whatever powerbook fits into my price range the next time they release them. unless they release g5s, in which case i'm going to buy a (hopefully) discounted current model. love apple, but i don't really trust their first rev portables -- just say no to adaptor fires and widespread logic board problems!
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