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  • Colonel
    Two days ago, Apple released the long anticipated iPhone along with iTunes 7.3. The iPhone was originally announced back in January at MacWorld 2007 and since then, Apple has been brewing hype and excitement about the phone. People had been waiting in lines for almost a week just to get their hands on one of these beauties. I sure hope the iPhone lives up to its expectations.
     
    iTunes 7.3 was also released simultaneously with the iPhone. The iTunes update includes iPhone compatibility as well as several bug fixes and repairs the blurry scroll bars that would appear on MacBooks and Mac-minis when using the CoverFlow view. The update is available through software update as well as from Apple's iTunes download page.
     
    Also, I apologize for the news being old and kinda stale... *pokes the News Team*
  • ColdFusion

    InsanelyHacked!

    By ColdFusion, in OSx86,

    So it appears someone with nothing better to do took it upon themselves to bring down the site for no good reason. They used an Invision PowerBoard exploit which allowed them to gain root access to the database, and after backing it up for their own gratification and future exploitation, they deleted it. I guess this is some people's idea of fun, but the simple fact is: it's a serious crime. So serious in fact, that the investigation has been passed to the UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), and we have been able to provide them with a number of leads thanks to some sterling work from our excellent mods!
     
    We'd like to take this opportunity to appologise for the fact that your email addresses have been compromised and may be passed/sold on to third parties who may like to inform you from time to time that is indeed possible to double the size of your genitalia and perform like a god or goddess in the bedroom. This is extremely unfortunate, but we can assure you that your passwords are safely encrypted on our server so we should be free of account abuse. However, if your password is not particularly strong, we recommend you change it to something stronger ASAP. This is because commonly used passwords could be compared against a list of their encrypted versions, so passwords such "hello" are really not a wise choice. We recommend that your password be at least 8 characters long and contain a mixture of letters and numbers.
     
    When we purchased InsanelyMac we wrongly assumed that it was set up securely, and since the hosting equipment was part of the purchase, we saw no immediate reason to move the hosting away from ThePlanet. Obviously this incident has forced us to look carefully at the security arrangements, and as a result we have migrated the site over to our own servers, patched the forum to the latest version and added another layer of authentication where required. We have also revised our back-up strategy so that any future incidents can be recovered from more quickly. So despite being blackmailed by those claiming to be responsible for the attack, we are pleased to announce the return of InsanelyMac, now more secure than ever.
  • Paranoid Marvin
    The iPhone is almost here! It is released across the US at 6pm on the 29th of June. It will be available simultaneously at Apple retail stores, AT&T retail stores as well as Apple's online store. Apple says the (rather odd) 6pm launch is so that everyone gets a good chance to get their iPhone. Of course, it would be a good idea to turn up early. But just how early? This week's MacPoll wants to find out.
     
    Can't afford an iPhone yet, or just live outside of the US? Well, Apple has provided some new material to keep your dreams up. A new guided tour of the iPhone takes you through all the features. Apple has also provided a short guide to aid your first days on the iPhone, by explaining how to transfer your contacts and photos etc.
     
    Is the iPhone not enough for you? Or perhaps you just need to compensate for something . Either way, these giant display models of the iPhone are bound to draw some attention as you walk down the street.
     
    Although the iPhone's data plan seems to be unspecified at the moment, don't let that give you reason to cancel your contract too soon, as it may cost you $175!.
     
    I guess there's not much left to do now but sit outside an Apple store and wait! (I'm the guy in the blue jacket with the Powerbook at the Cupertino store! )
  • Alex Oughton
    Apple has just released version 10.4.10 of Mac OS X.
     
    The update can now be downloaded from Software Update, or from Apple's website.
     
    Updates included in 10.4.10 include:
     
    * Bluetooth Audio Fix
    * RAW Image Support
    * USB Device Fixes
    * Security Updates
     
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  • Sabr
    Start your weekend off with a visit to Apple's recently redesigned website and tell us what you think. If you have a lot of free time on your hands, make sure to watch the 1 hour and 30 minute Apple WWDC 2007 Keynote. If you don't have time to sit through the whole presentation, read about it on InsanelyMac's WWDC Roundup. Next on the list - full specifications and details of Apple's iPhone, which is going to be released on June 29th, have been published.
     
    If you're a fan of optical illusions, this one will have you confused until you see the proper way it should be viewed! Was Steve Jobs right to stop the trend of releasing a new abstract Apple wallpaper with each OS X release? Either way, this is for everyone who found themselves liking the new default Leopard wallpaper! If you're someone who likes to theme your Mac, why not try out Liger - the ShapeShifter guiKit to replicate Leopard's theme.
     
    And be sure to check out aprilfools1993 fantastic Mac mini in a PC case mod! Last but not least, sev7en has done a brilliant job on creating an extremely in-depth guide for installing and configuring OS X on a Sony Vaio UX UMPC.
     
    That's it for now - have a nice weekend,
    - Sabr.
  • Alex Oughton

    WWDC Roundup

    By Alex Oughton, in OSx86,

    Steve Jobs has just finished his WWDC keynote, and so it's time for InsanelyMac's roundup of the biggest Apple news from this year's conference!
     
    Gaming
     
    EA have announced that they are to return to publishing games for the Mac. Command and Conquer 3, Battlefield 2142, Need For Speed Carbon, and Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix will be released for the Mac in July, with Madden 08 and Tiger Woods 08 also due for release. EA have announced that future games will see simultaneous releases for the Mac with their PC versions.
     
    Leopard
     
    Apple announced several as-yet unseen interface enhancements for Leopard, including a new dock and menu bar. The Finder has also been updated with an iTunes-esque sidebar and coverflow mode. Improved integration with .mac brings the "Back To My Mac" feature, allowing .mac subscribers to send files to their Mac from any Internet-connected Mac. "Stacks" was also introduced, bringing a new method for file and application organisation.
     
    Check out a summary of Leopard's new features here.
     
    iPhone Release Date, And Developer Tools
     
    Apple announced that the iPhone would be released on June 29th in the United States. It was also announced that third-party developers would be able to develop limited applications for the iPhone, which would run within the mobile version of Safari.
     
    Safari For Windows
     
    Perhaps the biggest and most surprising announcement, Safari is being released for Windows XP and Vista systems. Citing their expertise with bringing iTunes to millions of Windows users, Apple believes it has a fair shot at the PC browser market, and hopes to offer PC users another glimpse into the benefits of Apple software.
     
    Both Mac and Windows users can take part in the Safari 3 Beta, free of charge.
  • Sabr
    First on the list is a free online backup storage service called Mozy (the link to the left is a referral link - why not sign up with that and post yours below?). The free package offers 2GB of space and comes with its own application to make things much easier. If you haven't seen it already, check out Uncyclopedia and share what you find on the forums! With WWDC coming up, why not relive some old Apple bloopers from past events? Check out Microsoft's latest developments with Microsoft Surface and let us know what you think.
     
    For those of you who missed it, be sure to check out the 75-minute D5 interview featuring Jobs and Gates. LogMeIn have updated their remote desktop software to work with OS X - let us know your opinion and whether you know of any better remote desktop clients. For those of you who haven't already heard, Parallels 3.0 has been released, allowing full 3D GPU emulation. However, VMWare Fusion, a competitor in the same market as Parallels, has a surprise up its sleeves. It is currently in beta so get it while you can!
     
    Last, but not least, with the new MacBook Pro's comes new OSx86 drivers! Be sure to help out as much as you can, and if you own a GeForce 8 series graphics card, then add that link to your bookmarks!
     
    As usual, have a nice weekend.
    - Sabr.
  • Alex Oughton
    Hi Mac fans, I'm back and just in time for a big release roundup.
     
    As you all know by now this week saw the release of the new Santa Rosa MacBook Pros, in the following configurations:
     
    * 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 120GB HD, 15" LED. GeForce 8600M GT 128MB
    * 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 15" LED. GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
    * 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 17". GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
     
     
    In yet more new releases out today, Parallels have released version 3.0 of their popular Parallels Desktop virtual machine for Mac.
     
    Major updates include the addition of 3D graphics support, the ability to view Windows folders from within Mac OS X without booting the virtual machine, and virtual machine snapshots.
     
    My copy is downloading now, so look out for a review on the site very soon, alongside my much-delayed review of MacDrive 7!
     
     
    Finally, Apple has today released Boot Camp Beta 1.3.
     
    Primarily a release to provide support for the new Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, other features of this release include:
     
    * Support for keyboard backlighting (MacBook Pro only)
    * Apple Remote pairing
    * Updated graphics drivers
    * Improved Boot Camp driver installer
    * Improved international keyboard support
    * Localization fixes
    * Updated Windows Help for Boot Camp
     
     
    That's it for now, but look out for much more regular updates right here on InsanelyMac!
     
     
    Update:
    Forum member Cyman points out that VMWare Fusion Beta 4 was also released today.
  • Colonel
    Yesterday, Apple announced that AppleTV will soon be able to stream YouTube content right over the internet to your TV. AppleTV will provide it's own beautiful interface for viewing the YouTube content, and users will be able to navigate through with their Apple Remote. Apple said that they will provide a software update in mid-June to enable this feature.
     
    Along with the YouTube update for AppleTV, Apple will also be offering a new AppleTV build-to-order option that includes a 160GB hard drive. The larger hard drive option is ideal for storing movies and videos that might take up valuable hard drive space on your Mac or PC. The hard drive upgrade is also able to hold 200 hours of video, 25,000 pictures, or 36,000 songs.
  • Sabr
    Haven't updated yet? Download Apple's latest security update - 2007-005 - more information and compatibility issues can be found here.
    Is this the end of Apple's Mac mini product line? AppleInsider seems to think so. However, could we be seeing an addition to Apple's MacBook family with an ultra-thin version?
     
    On a less serious note, keep your diary open for this coming Wednesday when archrivals Steve Jobs and Bill Gates appear for a 75 minute joint interview! If you like to have the latest and greatest applications for your Mac, be sure to check out i use this. Have an alternative to Apple's Preview? Let us know what photo viewer you like to use.
     
    Keep your eyes open for any Hackintoshes you may find! Tell us your experiences and if you've managed to spot any out in the wild!
     
    As usual, have a nice weeked.
    - Sabr.
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