Month of March , 2008

Since last week, several reports about the iPhone have been spreading on the Internet, showing evidence of a release for as soon as June. Here's MacScoop catch-up/sum-up on this hot topic.

Apple has posted an update for the Apple TV software, bringing it to version 2.0.1.

In addition to several other updates posted during the last ten days, Apple has just updated Aperture, Airport Extreme for Tiger, and Mac Pro's EFI (Firmware).

Apple has posted an update for its Pro Applications plugin management utility, bringing it to version 1.7.3.

Apple has posted a new version of its iPod shuffle reset utility which allows iPod shuffle (1st and 2nd generation) users to repair the tiny digital music player in case of firmware failure or erroneous behavior.

Apple has posted an update bringing compatibility with several digital cameras' RAW mode.

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.0 (2.7MB)

Apple has posted software and firmware updates for Time Machine and Time Capsule, bringing improvements related to Airport hardware.

Adobe is committed to bringing its Flash Player to the iPhone platform a company's executive told during a conference this week.

Apple could be considering a totally revamped business model for its iTunes online music a report on the Internet suggest.

Apple has posted a Security Update numbered "2008-002".

Apple has released Safari in a final version 3.1 for both Mac OS X and Windows platforms.

Apple has released a new version of its Airport Express wireless networking base.

The new version brings support for the 802.11n norm which has been adopted by Apple a year and a half ago.

In an unexpected move, T-Mobile and Apple announced today that it will start selling the iPhone in Austria as soon as this Friday.

Apple has announced the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) schedule today on its web site.

Apple's iPhone Software Develoment Kit (SDK) announced late last week appears to be a huge success for developers, as it has reached more than 100 000 downloads during the first four days of availability. However, a lot of unsatisfied developers decided to act against this SDK's restrictions.

Apple has posted an update for its Airport Utility for Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard and Microsoft Windows.

Apple has posted updates for its Mac Pro lineup and its MacBook Air. The first addresses issues for users of ATI Radeon 2600 XT graphic chips while the second provides better fan management.

UPDATE: It appears that this was a maintenance downtime. We're still expecting iMac and Mac mini updates within the next four weeks though, so stay tuned, especially on Tuesdays!

Apple has closed its U.S. online store and guess what? It's Tuesday, the day Apple usually releases new products.

Lionsgate announced today that it will include iTunes compatible digital copies in its DVDs and its Blu-Ray disks.

UPDATE: Apple and right holders deny the news.

Apple has finally reached a deal with Paul McCartney over the distribution of the Beatles's discography on iTunes Store.

Apple is readying to release an improved version of both its iMac and Mac mini lineups by the next few weeks, sources indicated MacScoop.

UPDATE: Webcast of Apple's special event is available here.

During a special event which took place at Cupertino, CA, Apple unveiled its Software Development Kit (SDK) for iPhone and iPod touch developers. It also announced several Enterprise features.

Apple's specal event on the iPhone's roadmap which takes place at Cupertino, CA, has just started.

Invitations sent to the press last week for an "iPhone software roadmap" special event which takes place on March 6 at Cupertino, California, fueled rumours on what the rules for iPhone and iPod touch developers will be. MacScoop sources not only obtained confirmation on some recent Internet reports but also added a few important details.

Apple has posted updates for Aperture as well as GarageBand, bringing them, respectively, to versions 2.0.1 and 4.1.2.

Here are some news we missed this week: