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Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Video Podcast Now in iTunes for Download
Apple has just added the WWDC 2012 keynote video to its Apple Keynote (HD) collection in iTunes, to allow you to download it to your iOS devices for later viewing. The short description reads: Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook and team unveil Mac OS X Mountain Lion, iOS 6, and the all-new MacBook Pro with...
Apple Has Licensed TomTom Maps and Related Information in iOS 6
TomTom has confirmed it has partnered with Apple to license its maps, as noted in a short (really short) press release: TomTom (AEX:TOM2) has signed a global agreement with Apple® for maps and related information. No further details of the agreement will be provided. With the introduction of the new Maps app in iOS 6,...
WWDC 2012 Round Up: What You Need to Know
Today was an exciting day at WWDC 2012. Apple released a refresh to their notebook line up and introduced a brand new next generation 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display. We learned about OS X Mountain Lion and iOS 6 as well. Here's a round up of today's news: Apple Reportedly Used a Private Fleet...
Apple Design Award Winners Announced at WWDC 2012
Apple has announced the winners of the Apple Design Awards (ADA) at WWDC 2012, as noted by The Loop. Apps are chosen based on the following criteria: Design: Well designed apps are delightful, elegant, intuitive, engaging, exciting, compelling, and reliable. Innovation: Innovative apps are revolutionary, inspirational, unique, and do things in completely new and exciting ways....
Apple Launches Back to School Promo in Canada from June 11-Sept. 21
It was reported last minute prior to WWDC 2012 that Apple planned to launch their Back to School promo today, and indeed they did. The promo is now live on Apple.ca and will offer a $100 iTunes Gift card to go with Mac purchases and $50 towards iPad purchases. You must purchase your Mac or...
Apple Releases iTunes 10.6.3 for Download
Apple has released iTunes 10.6.3 for download on its iTunes download page. The update has not made its way into Software Update yet, but is it available directly from Apple's site. The updates within are most likely to support iOS 6. Tipsters have informed us iTunes 10.6.3 is also available in Apple's iOS Dev Center....
Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Video Now Online
Apple has released their keynote video for WWDC 2012 on Apple.com for viewing. Currently, it appears the video is being slammed as you can access it via Apple.com, but the page itself shows 'Available shortly'. So, keep trying, stayed tuned and enjoy they keynote! Requirements: Streaming video requires Safari 4 or 5 on Mac OS...
iOS 6 to Feature Redesigned App Store, iBookstore and iTunes Store
Apple has quietly noted on their iOS 6 preview website that the App Store, iBookstore and iTunes Store will be redesigned in the next version of the mobile operating system. Here's the description from the page: iOS 6 brings a new kind of shopping experience to the redesigned iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore. See...
Apple Releases All-New Redesigned Airport Express for $99
Apple has quietly released a newly designed Airport Express. The new design resembles an Apple TV with rounded corners in its classic all-white. The price is advertised at $99 CDN on Apple.ca (the Apple Store is down as of publishing). Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi. Incredibly easy setup from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or...
Apple Adds Canadian Support for Siri, Both English and French [Update]
At WWDC 2012 today, as part of its iOS 6 announcement, Apple has confirmed Canadians will finally get language support for Siri. We will now get local search in Canada, as noted on stage by Scott Forstall! ...and now…in iOS 6 we're adding English and French tuned for Canada…**crowd laughter**...EH? When the new voice feature...
Last Minute WWDC 2012 Rumours: New Mac Specs, New Native iOS Apps, Apple Store Down
With the kick off of WWDC 2012 just under an hour away, here's a quick round up of some last minute rumours to keep you occupied. Clayton Morris from FOX News sent out the following tweet to note his sources indicate two new native iOS apps are set to debut today, with Maps being one...
Apple’s Back to School Promo Set to Start Tomorrow with $50-100 iTunes Gift Card Credit
It appears Apple's Back to School promo is set to debut tomorrow. The deal this year around reportedly will offer $100 iTunes Gift Cards with Mac purchases and $50 towards iPad purchases, notes MacRumors. Last year's 2011 Back to School promo debuted from June 16th to September 20th in Canada, and offered a $100 iTunes...