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Month of June , 2008

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Briefly: Nokia buys Symbian, Australia gets TV shows, Mac OS X 10.5.4

Here is a brief catch-up with the news of this week:

MacHeist Unlocked, One Day Left to Grab It! (UPDATEx2)

UPDATEx2 06/25: The MacHeist bundle sale has now ended, with a total of 5203 bundles sold and $60 161 raised for the Charity.

UPDATE 06/24: Now only a few hours left before the MacHeist bundle expires.

The MacHeist bundle became a must-have today as it unlocked the two most valuable applications included by raising nearly $50 000 for Charity.

Apple posts Safari update for Windows

Apple has posted an update for Safari for Windows bringing it to version 3.1.2.

Briefly: SproutsCore, iSight HD, XServe and XSan Updates

Here's a brief catch-up with the news of the last few days:

VMWare Fusion 2 to add support for Mac OS X Server

VMWare, which is a subsidiary of EMC, has announced today it will bring support for Mac OS X Server to its VMWare Fusion virtual environment, confirming previous insider reports published by MacScoop.

Apple posts Airport Utility update

Apple has posted an update for its Airport Utility, bringing it to version 5.3.2.

Here is the description provided by Apple for this update:

Telefonica extends iPhone distribution deal to 16 countries

Telefonica announced today via press release that it will distribute the iPhone in 16 countries, in addition to the already announced deal for Spain.

MacHeist adds two new applications

The MacHeist team is making its bundle much more attractive since today as it's adding two new applications without changing anything in the pricing.

Apple posts iDVD and iMovie updates

Apple has posted updates for iDVD and iMovie, bringing them respectively to version 7.0.2 and 7.1.2.

Apple posts QuickTime 7.5 Update

Apple has released an update for QuickTime bringing it to version 7.5.

Apple posts WWDC 2008 webcast

Apple has just posted the webcast of today's World Wide Developers Conference opening keynote.

Apple reveals Snow Leopard, iPhone SDK beta 7 to developers

A few minutes after today's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote, Apple has started providing information on Mac OS X Snow Leopard and has released the iPhone Firmware 2.0 beta 7 to developers.

WWDC 2008: 3G iPhone and MobileMe announced - detailed report

During today's World Wide Developers Conference, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs announced the very anticipated 3G-capable iPhone which packs some pleasant unexpected features as well as MobileMe which proudly replaces .Mac.

List of all the WWDC 2008 keynote live feeds (UPDATE)

UPDATE: transcript of our ownlive coverage is now available here.

In addition to our own live coverage of today's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), we decided to publish this list of all the addresses that will provide that same service to you, Apple fans:

Mac mini inspired Mac for developers?

Apple could announce a new Mac mini inspired Mac during today's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote, according to an Internet report.

More details on "Snow Leopard"

Apple will probably announce a major update of Leopard reports on the Internet as well as our own sources indicated during the past few days. MacScoop has obtained a few more mostly unconfirmed tips on the subject.

Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 update seeded to developers

Apple has seeded the first build of Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 to developers this week.

MacScoop WWDC 2008 keynote live coverage

MacScoop will provide live coverage of this year's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) opening keynote performed by Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs as well as other Apple executives.

iPhone 3G: No GPS, Same Old 2MP Camera

The next major revision of the iPhone, expected during this year's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, could be a major disappointment for those who were expecting more than 3G connectivity on this new model.

iTunes Movies now in UK and Canada

Apple has made its iTunes Movies offering available to U.K. and Canada customers today.

iPhone carriers officially announced for Japan and Spain

Two new carriers announced deals with Apple over the distribution of the iPhone in Japan and Spain.

Apple Back to School Promo launched

Apple has officially started its yearly "Back To School Promo" which consists of interesting bundles for students.

Apple to revamp and rename .Mac?

Many reports recently indicated that Apple may be preparing to revamp and rebrand its .Mac web service, here's a recap of what is known and what is expected.

Apple France confirms first Apple Store in Paris

Apple France has issued a press release this morning confirming rumours of a physical Apple Store location opening in Paris.

Movistar to carry the iPhone in Spain

Movistar has announced today that it struck a deal with Apple allowing it to carry the iPhone in Spain.


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