Category: Apple News

Around this time last week, Apple launched its next generation video editing software Final Cut Pro X. Debuting at an attractive price point and promising an array of impressive enhancements, many users snapped up the Mac App Store exclusive on its first day of availability. Many, expecting the software to logically build on its predecessors…

According to recent research conducted by Chitika, Vermont is the top Mac-using state in the US. With 19.55% of the population reportedly using Macs, VT edged out Hawaii and Maine which ranked second and third scoring 19.41% and 15.99% respectively. The data—recorded earlier this month—was part of a study conducted by Chitika Insights to determine…

Supplementing the release of Final Cut Pro X, Apple yesterday debuted new versions of its popular Motion and Compressor post production tools. Previously only accessible as part of the Final Cut Studio software suite, both applications are now available individually for $49.99 apiece in the Mac App Store. Motion, Apple’s application for editing motion graphics…

Apple today released Final Cut Pro X, a significant update and complete reworking of its professional video editing software. The application, available exclusively in the Mac App Store, is priced at $299.99 and combines a total UI overhaul with an amazing assortment of time saving new features. A landmark release in the pro video community,…

Apple today updated its line of Time Capsule wireless routers. Eliminating the previously baseline 1TB model, the higher end 2TB version has taken its place, and a new 3TB capacity has been introduced to the line. Retaining the previously established price points of $299 (2TB) and $499 (3TB), both versions of Time Capsule provide a…

Earlier this morning, Apple quietly updated its online store to reflect availability of unlocked models of iPhone 4 (GSM only). The unsubsidized version of the smartphone relies on the same micro-SIM technology found in its AT&T counterpart—enabling it for use with supported GSM carriers worldwide. Of course, the one major trade-off of an unlocked phone…

While last Monday marked the advent of Apple’s groundbreaking iCloud service, it simultaneously sealed the fate of another. As of Monday June 6, the company’s previous cloud based offering, MobileMe, “ceased to exist” as succinctly put by Steve Jobs. For many, this wasn’t of great concern until the wave of post Stevenote euphoria began to…

This past Monday Apple unveiled iOS 5, showcasing 10 of its over 200 new features. Scott Forstall took the stage Monday afternoon and wowed WWDC attendees with updates to notifications, camera and messages and also introduced all-new apps such as Reminders, Newsstand and OS wide Twitter integration. One of the final slides in Forstall’s presentation…

Apple today released iTunes 10.3, bringing the first wave of iCloud beta support to OS X. Following yesterday’s keynote event, Apple pushed the first minor “over the air” update to iOS 4.3.3 users bringing a new “Purchased” tab to the iTunes and App Stores. From this tab, iOS users can download previous purchases to their…

Yesterday, at its WWDC keynote event, Apple provided attendees with an detailed glimpse at the successor to 10.6 Snow Leopard: Mac OS X v10.7 Lion. Announced at last October’s “Back to the Mac” event, Lion has been under continuous development previously holding a loose “Summer 2011” release date. Yesterday morning, Apple’s Phil Schiller took the…