In this interview with FWB, details emerge about the upcoming revision to RealPC
The interview hints at the return of direct video hardware support, and claims that the new software will take full advantage of multiprocessors and appears to be based on a Solaris version of their PC emulator.
Reports of a RealPC return emerged in early April, soon after Microsoft's aquisition of Virtual PC technology.
Update:
This MacRadio's April 11, 2003 broadcast brings an interview with Mark Strathdee (Chairman/CEO of FWB) with more discussion about the upcoming RealPC/Softwindows. In brief, they are currently in discussions with Microsoft about licensing Windows, planned Hardware Acceleration, Mac OS 9 and OS X versions planned, with a public beta planned for June 1, 2003.
In the interview, Strathdee hints at significant performance with the upcoming version...
Monday October 26, 2026 10:20 am PDT by Juli Clover
Shortly after the iPhone Duo launched, a few users reported hinge issues that were causing cracks in the inner display. Apple has now responded to the reports in a statement to MacRumors, saying a small number of units are affected.
The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we are seeing exciting things from developers who are rapidly updating their apps...
Friday October 23, 2026 11:05 am PDT by Juli Clover
Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen.
An iPhone Duo owner in Australia said his device cracked after being opened fewer than 20 times, and there was no...
Saturday October 24, 2026 11:27 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive.
The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7...
