Earlier this week, Apple issued a series of minor updates for iTunes and Apple TV. Both updates focused exclusively on bug fixes, so those dreaming of an Apple TV App Store will have to keep on dreaming. According to the support document accompanying the release of the software for Apple TV, the update resolves a […]
Earlier this morning, Apple rolled out an update for its popular ‘iBooks’ e-reader app. The app, which is universal across compatible iOS devices, gained a host of new features including AirPrint support. Additionally, Apple introduced an organizational tool called “Collections,” and the ability to view fully illustrated books. In previous versions of the app, users […]
Last night, Apple began deploying extended song samples in iTunes. As indicated by a letter sent to various music labels last month, this marks a storewide transition for all songs over two minutes and 30 seconds. Previously 30 seconds long, the newly extended previews will allow buyers to get a better sense of the song […]
In an article published earlier this week, MarketWatch awarded the prestigious title of ‘CEO of the Decade’ to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Supplementing the almost identical award Jobs garnered from Fortune last year, the report cites the numerous attributes leading to the resurgence of Apple at the turn of the new Millennium. Noting the company’s […]
Earlier this afternoon, Apple released iOS 4.2.1 for Apple TV. This software update complements iOS 4.2 for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, which was also released earlier today. The primary feature highlighted in this minor update enables iOS devices running 4.2 to stream content wirelessly to the device with AirPlay. Apple TV users can download the update from […]
Apple has announced the imminent release of iOS 4.2 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The update, which has been long awaited by iPad users, brings owners of the device over 100 new features. While the update will be simultaneously released for iPhone and iPod touch, it will undoubtably have the biggest impact on the […]
Apple today announced the availability of the entire Beatles catalog in the iTunes Music Store. After years of back and forth negotiations with label EMI, an agreement has finally been reached, ushering the Fab Four into the digital era. The announcement–which slipped almost thirty minutes early–has replaced yesterday’s teaser image on Apple’s homepage, and taken […]
Earlier this morning, Apple updated its homepage from a MacBook Air feature to a simple white page bearing the slogan: “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” The header instructs users to “Check back here tomorrow for an exciting announcement from iTunes,” and displays a series of world clocks. Though the new page […]
Rounding out the software updates for this week, Apple today launched iTunes 10.1. While not drawing the levels of anticipation surrounding iOS 4.2, this update brings a few key changes to the application. Although it will not be fully realized until the release of iOS 4.2, iTunes 10.1 brings more robust AirPlay support to OS […]
Apple yesterday released the fifth revision of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Offering a series of updates and refinements over 10.6.4–which was released in June–this incremental update focuses primarily on security and stability. A detailed list of all improvements can be found here. Some of the standout fixes included in the update address performance […]
