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Apple Inc. a well recognized and heard name for eye-catching iPod’s and iPhone gadgets in the recent past has now returned to its heritage –Computers- with a new line of consumer machines and software which aims at winning over more users of Windows-based PCs.
The new iMacs comes with a brushed-aluminum shell and a glass screen, replacing the mostly plastic casting that it used on earlier iMacs. The Apple products which include a new spreadsheet program called numbers that will compete with Microsoft’s Excel program are part of year’s long campaign by apple to convert windows users through spiffy products and high-profile television commercials.
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The software update which the Apple has released on Tuesday, 31st July 2007 has some security patches which plugs the bugs and security issues. The security patch not only plugs the loop holes but also closes the doors which could have allowed hackers to take control of the multimedia cellphone to spread viruses, spam or steal steal data if its owner was to visit a doctored Website or Internet Wi-Fi hotspot.
Till now no such misuse have been reported of loop holes but still those not upgraded cell phones connected to infected computers are vulnerable to viruses and threats.
The much hyped iphone – - a combination of cell phone and iPod player and wireless Web gadget – quickly became a popular research target after its launch on June 29. Its first ever software updte came just two days before analysis at Independent Security Evaluators were set to discuss the iPhone’s hijacking hole at a hackers convention in Las Vegas – TOI.
This new outstanding gadget has the ability to receive the updates of softwares and other bug fixes through iTunes whenever necessary.
On the Contrary, The iPhone’s battery has been targeted for consumer complaints.
“Chicago attorney Larry Drury filed a class-action law suit last week against Apple and the iPhone’s exclusive US carrier, AT&T, alleging the companies failed to disclose the associated replacement costs and limited life of the gadget’s battery.
The public is entitled to know what they’re getting for the money that they have spent – Durry said in a phone interview on Wednesday.
The law suit, which names Chicage resident Jose as the plaintiff, was filed in the circuit court of cook county in Illionis.
The New York Consumer Protection Board has also sent a letter to apple, complaining that the battery replacement costs are too expensive. – TOI.
Apple released a Boot Camp beta version that let you installl and run Windows Vista on Intel Powered Macs. Boot camp will be the integral part of future Mac OS X Leopard. Boot Camp provides drivers for Windows to support the Mac keyboard and various hardware and peripherals from within Windows. Apple said that Boot Camp runs Windows completely natively.
Once you’ve completed Boot Camp, simply hold down the “alt” at startup to choose between Mac OS X and Windows. After starting up, your Mac runs Windows natively just like a PC. Simply restart to come back to Mac OS X.
Requirement for running Windows on Intel Powered Mac :
Mac OS X Tiger v10.4.6 or later
The latest firmware updates
10GB free hard disk space
An Intel Powered Mac
A blank recordable CD or DVD
A printer for the instructions (You’ll want to print them before installing Windows, really.)
A bona fide full version of Microsoft Windows: XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2, WIndows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate. (No upgrade or multi-disc versions)
Download Boot Camp beta [Size: 274 MB]
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Apple released a Boot Camp beta version that let you installl and run Windows Vista on Intel Powered Macs. Boot camp will be the integral part of future Mac OS X Leopard. Boot Camp provides drivers for Windows to support the Mac keyboard and various hardware and peripherals from within Windows. Apple said that Boot Camp runs Windows completely natively.
Once you’ve completed Boot Camp, simply hold down the “alt” at startup to choose between Mac OS X and Windows. After starting up, your Mac runs Windows natively just like a PC. Simply restart to come back to Mac OS X.
Requirement for running Windows on Intel Powered Mac :
Mac OS X Tiger v10.4.6 or later
The latest firmware updates
10GB free hard disk space
An Intel Powered Mac
A blank recordable CD or DVD
A printer for the instructions (You’ll want to print them before installing Windows, really.)
A bona fide full version of Microsoft Windows: XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2, WIndows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate. (No upgrade or multi-disc versions)
Download Boot Camp beta [Size: 274 MB]
Releated Post: Apple Safari browser 3 for Windows Platform
- Elegant user interface: Safari’s clean, sleek look lets you focus on the web instead of your browser. The browser frame is a mere one pixel wide. You see a scroll bar only when you need one. You see no status bar by default — a blue progress bar fills the address field as the page loads — giving you more room to browse and view the web.
- Easy bookmarks: Safari makes it easier than ever to manage your bookmarks. One click opens the single-window interface, where you can browse, search, and organize bookmarks.
- Pop-up blocking: Safari blocks annoying pop-up ads and pop-under windows that clutter up your desktop and distract you from your browsing. By default, Safari blocks all unprompted new windows. You can open new windows when you click links, but you’ll get no surprises from unexpected, unwanted pop-ups.
- Inline Find: Now you can locate any text on any web page using the Find command in Safari. Type a word into the new integrated Find banner under the bookmarks bar, and Safari shows you the found count and highlights matching terms while dimming the page below them.
- Tabbed browsing: With tabbed browsing in Safari, you can open and switch between multiple web pages in a single window. Drag and drop your tabs to rearrange them, open one in a new browser window, or merge all your current windows into one tabbed window.
- SnapBack: SnapBack lets you instantly snap back to your original search results or to the top level of any website, even after you’ve browsed down a few levels. The SnapBack icon appears in the search field after you click a link in a search results page. Clicking the icon takes you back to the results page and even scrolls to the specific location you last viewed.
- Forms AutoFill: Now you need never fill out an online form from scratch. That’s because Safari Forms AutoFill completes online forms with information from your Address Book or from previously completed forms.
- Built-in RSS: Scan all the latest news, information, and articles from thousands of websites in one simple-to-read, searchable article list delivered right to you. The built-in RSS (Really Simple Syndication) reader in Safari tells you when new articles or blog posts have been added to your favorite sites.
- Resizable text fields: Safari lets you resize text fields on any website, just by grabbing the corner of the field. Resize a field and the web page reflows to make room.
- Private browsing: Turn on private browsing and Safari won’t store your Google searches, your cookies, the history of sites you’ve visited, your download history, or information from online forms you’ve filled out.
- Security: Now you can enjoy worry-free web browsing on any computer. Apple engineers designed Safari to be secure from day one. Safari uses robust encryption to ensure that your private information stays that way. When you browse a secure site, Safari displays a lock icon in the upper-right corner of the browser. If you want to know more about the credentials of a secure site, click the lock icon and Safari displays detailed information about the site’s security certificate.
Apple introduced iPhone (mini computer+iPod+Mobile Phone) on January 9, 2007, combining three products—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod® with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting users control iPhone with just their fingers. iPhone also ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, which completely redefines what users can do on their mobile phones.
Here is the list of features:
Screen size: 3.5 inches
Screen resolution: 320 by 480 at 160 ppi
Input method: Multi-touch
Operating system: OS X
Storage: 4GB or 8GB
GSM: Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
Camera: 2.0 megapixels
Battery: Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / Browsing, Up to 16 hours Audio playback
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches
Weight: 4.8 ounces / 135 grams
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Image Credit : Gizmodo
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