Month of June , 2007

While crowd continues to line-up on every Apple Store and AT&T store location present in the U.S. land, live streams, pictures, interviews are being continuously published on the Internet, we're going to update this posting, as new information arrives.

Apple has posted new content on the iPhone section of its web site today: a new video called Finger Tips and a dedicated page for "Made for iPhone" accessories.

As hinted by some tips on the company's web site, Apple has updated iTunes to version 7.3, bringing support for the iPhone.

UPDATE: Apple has posted iTunes 7.3 update.

According to some tips on Apple's web site, an update of iTunes should be released very soon.

Apple has posted a software update for its latest MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz and 2.4Ghz line-up.

As you certainly noticed, our "iPhone Launch" countdown timer now indicates 0 days left. In less than 24 hours, Apple and AT&T stores will open their doors and start selling the most anticipated electronic device ever, the iPhone. Here is a little summary of the latest news on it.

Apple has posted several updates for its Pro applications as well as a Pro Application Support update which impacts most of them.

Apple has posted a SuperDrive Firmware update for MacBooks and MacBook Pros, bringing it to version 2.1.

Apple has updated the iPhone section of its web site with a detailed demo of how the iPhone's keyboard works and which technologies are behind it.

The New York Times, The Wallstreet Journal, USA Today and NewsWeek have posted their reviews of the iPhone. While most of the features are already revealed on Apple's web site, David Pogue, Walt Mossberg, Edward C. Baig and Steven Levy show us how it really feels to use this device.

Apple and AT&T jointly announced today three service plans to use with the iPhone, with the most affordable of them starting at $59.99 per month.

While it appears that crowd is already lining up or camping at the 5th avenue NYC Apple store for the launch of the iPhone on June 29th at 6 p.m. (Pacific), here's a quick summary of the iPhone news of the beginning of this week.

UPDATE: Sources provide us follow-up with some changes to the roadmap here.

Sources close to the development of Mac OS X Leopard in Cupertino have provided to MacScoop the project's roadmap from now until the release, which is scheduled on late October.

Apple has posted the second update to Safari since its release during the World Wide Developers Conference opening of June the 11th.

According to recent NPD data, Apple's iTunes has become the third largest Music retailer in the United States, for both online and physical format sales combined.

UPDATE: Apple's iPhone page also confirms the iPhone will be available online.

Apple has totally revamped the iPhone section of its web site today, one week before the official release of its much anticipated mobile phone, iPod and Ineternet navigator combo.

Apple has started preparing special displays for the launch of the iPhone at the company's physical stores.

Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs has placed an order to a French design firm for a 246 feet (75 meters) long yacht, sources we're unable to name told MacScoop.

Apple has started airing a new iPhone ad through the U.S. TV Networks, according to reader reports.

You can now watch some of Apple's new "high technology" animated for the iPhone. A demo for the YouTube feature has also been posted yesterday.

Apple has posted an update for Mac OS X Tiger bringing it to version 10.4.10.

Apple keeps the hype going mad today by enabling Youtube content to be played on the Apple TV as promised a few weeks ago and announcing that the iPhone will also be able to access YouTube videos.

Here is a quick summary of recent news and rumours we didn't cover:

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), has acquired strategic stake in Mac software maker Intego, tipster informed MacScoop.

Apple announced today more detailed specifications regarding the battery-life of the iPhone. In a surprising move, the company now gives much better numbers than it initially did in January when the device was introduced.

A few days after Apple unveiled a feature-full version of Leopard during this year's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), here's a sum-up of all the information gathered through Apple's web site, WWDC reports and from testers of the most recently seeded build of Leopard, numbered "9A466".

Apple has posted a new ad in its iPod+iTunes campaign on its web site. It features Paul McCartney's "Dance Tonight".

Apple announced today through a press release that downloads of Safari for Windows which was released on Monday have already reached the first million.

Apple has posted a new version of Safari beta for Windows, bringing it to version 3.0.1.

UPDATE: Leopard is now #1 in software top sellers while Leopard Family Pack appears on the top ten as well in the 4th position.

Amazon has made available Apple's Mac OS X Leopard for pre-order on its online store.

Apple has sent the following e-mail to those requesting information about the iPhone.

AT&T customer service representatives state that a new phone number (new line of service) for an iPhone, cannot be added to a business account.

Apple has just posted a link to today's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) opening keynote webcast.

Apple has revealed a feature-full version of Leopard and announced a software development kit for the iPhone during today's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Apple's next generation operating system, code-named Leopard will see a major user interface overhaul sources told MacScoop, a few hours before the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off.

An unconfirmed report claims that Apple will make hardware announcements during this Monday's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC).

MacScoop will provide live coverage for this Monday's World Wide Developers Conference opening keynote, kicked off by Apple's CEO Steve Jobs.

Apple's online services currently offered under the .Mac brand will be revamped with the help of a an Apple-Google partnership, sources told MacScoop.

According to the Financial Times, Apple is currently seeking deals with Hollywood in preparation of the launch of a Movie rentals sevice tfor later this year.

With the iPhone probably being this year's and maybe this decade's hottest gizmo, a lot of buzz was generated around it, though very few unofficial information has been leaked so far. Sources provided MacScoop some hints at what Apple hasn't said yet on the device, no huge scoop there, just some vague but noteworthy reports.

Apple could announce a new iMac line-up sporting brushed-aluminium cases as soon a early next week, during the annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC).

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Apple has posted an update to version 1.3 beta for its boot-loader software, Boot Camp, which allows Intel-based Mac users to dual boot Mac OS X and Windows.

During a recent conference webcasted on the internet, Sun Microsystem's CEO, Jonathan Schwartz announced that Apple will use ZFS as file system for its next iteration operating system Mac OS X 10.5, aka Leopard.

Apple updated its online stores today and released updated MacBook Pros with speed, storage, ram and graphics improvements. The 15 inch models also benefit from a LED backlit display while the 17 inch adds higher resolution display option.

UPDATEx2: Apple introduces new MacBook Pros with LED-backlit displays for the 15 inch models and speed, storage, ram, bump.

UPDATE: US and worldwide Apple online stores are now closed as well.

Apple has temporarily closed its European online Apple stores for update.

Apple could have prepared a great iPhone related surprise for its community of developers who will be attending the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) which is starting as soon as next week in San Fransisco.

Sources that can be trusted confirmed to MacScoop recent reports claiming the new MacBook Pros are heading for this Tuesday, or about a week before the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off.

UPDATE: Apple posts a fourth ad called "Watered Down". It hightlights the iPhone's web browsing capabilities.

Apple has posted three TV ads promoting the iPhone on its web site. The ads specify the release date of June the 29th for the release of the product.

According to MacRumors, Apple has seeded new Intel and PowerPC builds for Mac OS X 10.4.10 Update.

Here are some summarized news and some links for this week's news we didn't cover: