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Play.com posts a product listing for a Core 2 Duo MacBook duo for release on November 13th, 2006. The accompanying specs simply describe the current 2GHz Core Duo MacBook, however, so no additional details are available. A release date listing of November 13th is particularly specific and in line with circulating rumors of an updated MacBook before the holiday season. That being said,...

An iPod Notes Developer PDF is receiving attention for referencing a "touch-screen" iPod with the following passage: Note: Linking to photos and videos [from Notes] is supported only for 5th generation iPods running iPod Software version 1.2 or later. All other Notes feature capabilities described in this document are supported for iPod models with display screens, beginning with the touch-screen ...

While hardly definitive, MacRumors has received a few reports that may indicate the long-awaited Core 2 Duo (Merom) MacBook revision could arrive as early as tomorrow. None of the reports that we have received includes a "smoking gun", however at least one customer has seen his AppleCare MacBook replacement order stalled until Nov 1st, and another has seen pressure from Apple's financial...

According to MacNewsWorld columnist Rob Enderle, Apple may be preparing to launch Leopard at MacWorld San Francisco. Steve Jobs had previously announced at this year's WWDC that Leopard would ship in Spring 2007, however Enderle believes the release will be pushed up to take as much spark away from Microsoft's release of Vista as possible. It looks like this puppy is nearly ready if I'm reading...

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...