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Steve Jobs confirmed as WWDC 2010 keynote speaker
Steve Jobs has been confirmed by Apple as the keynote speaker at their annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2010 event in San Franscisco on June 7th. That really isn't much of a surprise, given that Jobs pops up every time…
iPhone 4G set to come in white too?
There have been so many leaks relating to the new model of the iPhone that if they all turn out to be the real deal, there hardly seems any point in Steve Jobs going through the motions of a glitzy…
Second iPhone 4G found in Vietnam
iPhone 4Gs are like buses; you wait ages for one then two come along at once! Yet another iPhone 4G has purportedly been found by Vietnamese website Taoviet. The pictures definitely look convincing – or at least as convincing as…
More evidence of iPhone 4G HD video recording uncovered
Further inspection of the iPhone 4.0 OS has lead to renewed rumours that the iPhone 4G will have HD video recording capabilities. The OS now has new ways to access video data on the iPhone, with interesting reference to…
iPhone 4G to be delayed by court ruling?
The iPhone 4G may be delayed by an unexpected court ruling. And no, before you ask, it has nothing to do with stolen devices or industrial espionage, but a rather less interesting lawsuit concerning the next-gen iPhone's screen. LG…
iPhone 4G to be officially revealed on June 7th?
After week of leaks and police raids, it looks like we might finally have an actual official reveal date for the iPhone 4G. Apple have just revealed details of their annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), taking place in San Francisco…
Apple announces whole host of new MacBooks – 13", 15" & 17" too
With all the attention seemingly being put upon an impending announcement regarding new iPhone specs, one could be forgiven for overlooking any other announcements Apple might be making at today’s WWDC.
But Phil Schiller kicked off the show by announcing some major changes to the MacBook Pro range.
First up, is a new 15-inch MacBook Pro, complete with SD memory card slot. Schiller stated that the battery life should be up to seven hours and they would last for 1,000 charges – five years of life for a typical user.
Three versions of the 15-inch model were announced: $1699 for a 2.53GHz, 250GB version, $1999 for a 2.66GHz, 320GB version and $1699 for a 2.8GHz, 500GB one. All of these come with 4GB of DDR3 RAM.
Next up was a new 17-inch version. Seven hours of battery life, like the 15-inch and this one also includes an ExpressCard slot as well as the SD one. $2499 for the same spec as the top end 15-inch one.
13-inch models are also joining the MacBook Pro lineup. Two versions for this particular size – $1199 for a 2.26GHz, 160GB, with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and $1199 for a 2.53GHz, 250GB, again with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. Both also have the new SD card slot.
Finally, Schiller announced an update to the MacBook Air. Apparently the most environmentally friendly laptops they’ve ever made. Big price cuts this time – $1499 for a 1.86GHz, 120GB, with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and $1799 for a 2.13GHz, 128GB (SSD), also with 2GB of DDR3 RAM.
Phew, that’s a whole lot of laptops. We’ll give you the UK prices as soon as we get them.
Prices
13-inch MacBook – £799
2.13GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB DDR2 Memory
160GB hard drive1
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Standard keyboard
White polycarbonate shell
13-inch MacBook Pro – £899
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Memory
160GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
13-inch MacBook Pro – £1,149
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
250GB hard drive1
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
15-inch MacBook Pro – £1,299
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
250GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
15-inch MacBook Pro – £1,499
2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
320GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 256MB
15-inch MacBook Pro – £1,699
2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
500GB hard drive
SD card slot
Built-in 7-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 256MB
17-inch MacBook Pro – £1,849
2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB Memory
500GB hard drive
ExpressCard/34 slot
Built-in 8-hour battery
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 256MB
MacBook Air – £1,149
1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 1066MHz frontside bus
2GB Memory
120GB SATA hard drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
MacBook Air – £1,349
2.13GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 1066MHz frontside bus
2GB Memory
128GB solid-state drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
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RUMOUR: Mac minis and iMacs get a refresh on 24th March
According to all rumour road maps that seemed to be going to plan for last year, we were supposed to be on the receiving end of some new iMacs in November and a Mac Mini by MacWorld. We got neither. However, according to two separate sites, Jobs, Schiller & Sons is planning an event for 24th March.
Even money says we’ll be seeing new iMacs…
WWDC 2008: 3G iPhone 2 to be £100 in UK, on July 11th
Jobs said “these are all signed, sealed and delivered”, so by the end of the year, the 3G iPhone will be available in 70 countries, with Mexico, Canada and countries in South America first, and other countries being added at later dates – Spain, Africa, and Japan included.
The 3G iPhone, on the other hand, will be available from July 11th, at no more than $199 in each country for the 8GB version – that’s £100 here in the UK. The 16GB version will be available in white, for $299, or £150, for us…
WWDC 2008: iPhone 2 announced by Steve Jobs – it has 3G internet, GPS, flush headphone jack…
Steve Jobs just announced the news everyone has been craving since before the first iPhone was even announced – the second generation iPhone will have 3G internet connectivity. My ears hurt with the ringing of everyone clapping at the news at WWDC.
In addition to that major feature, the phone will contain “a flush headphone jack”, with “solid metal buttons, the same gorgeous 3.5″ display, and camera”.
The back of the iPhone is no longer silver, it’s black, and “thinner at the edges, full plastic back”.
In addition to the aforementioned hardware specs, it also features inbuilt GPS, and an extended battery life, of 300 hours on standby, 3G…