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  • EFI

    Apple Q3 earnings

    By EFI, in OSx86,

    Apple is said announce its 3rd quarter earnings on July 25, 2007. Some statistics based on the performance thus far:

    Recent 2nd quarter earnings climbed 88% year-on-year This returned revenue of $5.26 billion Net quarterly profit of $770 million 1,517,000 Macs were shipped in the 3rd quarter yielding 36% growth from previous year 10,549,000 iPods were shipped in the 3rd quarter yielding 24% growth from previous year As for the inclusion of iPhone numbers (pun intended) 

     
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  • Paranoid Marvin

    Apple Buys CUPS

    By Paranoid Marvin, in OSx86,

    Big news for all you *nixes out there - Apple has bought out CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System). This system is most commonly used in Linux, it is also part of OS X. The software was distributed by Easy Software Products under the GNU license. Despite the deal being announced only recently, it turns out the deal went on during February. As well as gaining ownership to the CUPS source code, Apple will also 'gain' Michael R. Sweet, the creator of the the system. CUPS will maintain its GPL2/LGPL2 license and Sweet intends to continue supporting the product.
     
    This deal does, however, raise some questions about the legal future of the product. For example, Apple could decide to fork the code tomorrow and then close the source and no one would be able to do anything about it.
    On the upside, however, this could mean a much better printer system for Mac OS X, and perhaps Linux as well, if Apple keeps it open.
     
    Frequently asked questions regarding the change of ownership can be found here.
     
     
    There is one important thing to remember, however:
     
    Do not attempt to pour tea into CUPS - it will void your warranty
  • other
    Today Apple released a minor update (7.3.1) for iTunes and a larger update (7.2) for Quicktime.
     
    The update for iTunes addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library.
     
    The update to QuickTime addresses critical security issues and boasts the ability to use full screen viewing without the need to buy the pro version. It includes updates to the H.264 codec and numerous bug fixes. However if you own a QuickTime Pro key from versions prior to version 7 you will need to purchase a new key from Apple to use with QuickTime 7.2.
     
    Open up the software update program if you have not already been prompted to upgrade or grab the update from Apple's website!
  • Paranoid Marvin

    We Want You!

    By Paranoid Marvin, in OSx86,

    As a constantly changing and expanding site, we are always looking for more people to join us in staffing the project. Most specifically, we are looking for people to write the news.
     
    Do you:
    Have a fluent and accurate grasp of the English language? Read varied news sites often? Enjoy writing journalistic articles? If so, than you can help us! 
    If you are interested in working for the news team and feel that you are qualified for the job, send a PM to one of the members of the main team.
     
    One important point to note, however, is that we may find someone else before you apply, or you may not be suitable for the job. In that case, please don't be offended if we don't reply to your application.
  • Ed

    iPhoneDrive

    By Ed, in OSx86,

    Got an iPhone but frustrated at the fact that you can't make the most of the 4GB or 8GB disk space for storing files? Enter iPhoneDrive from Ecamm Network - a $9.95 utility that enables disk-use mode like on current iPods which lets you store any type of file on your iPhone's 4GB or 8GB flash drives.
     
    You do have to use the application's interface, i.e. it's not done natively in Mac OS X, and it requires Mac OS X 10.4.10. And like the iPod's disk-use mode, you can't access the data on your iPhone such as videos, music etc.
     
    Check it out at http://ecamm.com/mac/iphonedrive/ and take advantage of their 7-day trial. Any of you lucky enough to own an iPhone, if you try this please do let me know how you get on with it!
  • Sabr

    iPhone Hacked!

    By Sabr, in OSx86,

    Yesterday, Jon Lech Johansen (DVD Jon) reported that he successfully activated the iPhone by bypassing iTunes' subscription process, without having to sign on to a two year contract with AT&T. This allows him to use the iPhone in his homeland (Norway), one of many countries where the iPhone is currently unavailable.
     
    Using his method, most of the phones features aren't available, however, using the iPhone as an iPod and WiFi-enabled device is fully functional. Whilst this is one step closer to a completely unlocked iPhone, it still does not have the capability to register itself with other networks (such as T-Mobile or Verizon Centennial Wireless), but where there's a will there's a way.
  • Paranoid Marvin

    Update Roundup!

    By Paranoid Marvin, in OSx86,

    Apple has released a number up updates over the last week or so, so here they all are:
     
    Audio Update 2007-001
     
    The Audio Update 2007-001 addresses an issue with version 1.0 of the Mac OS X 10.4.10 Update in which a "popping" sound might be heard with some external speakers on Intel-based Macs. This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.4.10.
    Warning! This may mess up your audio on a Hackintosh.
     
     
    Mac OS X 10.4.10 Update v1.1
     
    The update provides:
     
    - RAW camera support
    - Mounting and unmounting external USB devices
    - Support for 3rd party software applications
    - Security updates
     
     
    It seems that it updates it to the (rather odd) build number 8R2232 from 8R218. This update is for Intel Macs only. If you still haven't upgraded from 10.4.9, Software Update will get the v1.1 for you, rather than the original 10.4.9.
    The v1.1 update includes the Audio Update 2007-001 update.
     
    Also this week, we have seen iTunes 7.3 for both Mac and Windows.
     
    New features in this version include:
    - Activate your iPhone service
    -Sync iPhone with your music, movies, TV shows, and more
    - Wirelessly share digital photos from any computer in your home with Apple TV
     
    Note: 10.4.10 is required to use the iPhone.
  • Colonel
    After weeks of wondering "Did the Leopard dev team take a month off?" Apple has finally seeded the WWDC07 build of Leopard (Build 9A466) to developers via the Apple Developer Connection web site. This build is the same as the build on the DVDs that Apple distributed at WWDC07. As Apple has previously stated, the build is "feature complete" with all of the new bells and whistles, such as the new Finder, Quicklook, Spaces, and more.
     
    The final build of Leopard will "hopefully" be released in October and the build is available to select and premier members only and is available now.
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