Intel sends Mac to the future
Now Apple’s made its switch to Intel chips, the Intel Developer Forum is big news for most computer users. Digit got the lowdown on what Intel’s latest developments could mean for the Mac.
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Intel chips with everything
With the release of the MacBook Pro and the new iMac, Apple’s move to Intel is upon us. Digit answers your questions on the company’s switch.
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First look: Apple's MacBook Pro
Check out our first look at Apple's first Intel-powered laptop, which is just like using a faster version of a PowerBook G4 - until you boot up Photoshop...
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Mac OS X worm surfaces
A worm that affects computers running Apple's Mac OS X operating system is circulating on the Internet, according to antivirus software makers.
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Gadgets: Apple offers £109 1GB iPod nano
Apple on Tuesday introduced a 1GB version of its iPod nano that sells for £109 (inc VAT). The new model is being offered alongside its 2GB and 4GB siblings, which cost £139 and £179. Apple also ...
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Apple opens new Windows
Apple has started the switch to Intel processors, and analysts say it’s a matter of time before Windows runs natively on the Mac.
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Final Cut Studio and Aperture on Intel debut
Apple has begun accepting orders for its crossgrade program in the US, which will update customers of its pro applications Aperture, Final Cut Studio, Logic Pro, and Logic Express to Intel-native versions. The company is expected to follow suit in the UK soon. Apple also explained its decision to only sell Final Cut Studio as a bundle, doing away with standalone sales of the individual applications.
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Aperture review
The huge attention and adulation given to Apple Aperture even before it shipped proves that Steve Jobs’ salesmanship is still fully operational. Aperture is a very fast image workflow utility that lets you preview, sort, tag, and adjust digital images in a systematic way.
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Analysis: Intel Macs give users choice
The idea of running Windows on Apple hardware just got a lot more appealing with the introduction of Macs built on Intel processors. But don't expect the company to be too keen on its users running Windows on the new machines.
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Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz review
Apple’s first dual-processor, dual-core (DDC) Mac workstation offers many architecture improvements over its predecessor, and delivers huge leaps in performance. The G5 Quad matches its DDC AMD Opteron-based PC rivals, and in many cases the Mac costs less. Dual-core Intel Xeons haven’t shipped yet.
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Final Cut Pro 5 updates improve reliability
Apple Computer has released updates to Final Cut Pro 5, the current version of its professional-level video editing software package. The 85MB download is available from Apple's Web site.
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Apple iTunes edges out music stores
Apple's popular iTunes online music store edged out three traditional music retailers during the July through September time frame to leap into the number seven spot of top US music retailers.
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iTunes' TV times
US television networks are being cagey about the potential of the iTunes Music Store to sell their content. Is downloadable TV a serious proposition from Apple’s all conquering music shop?
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The new iMac
The new iMac represents a step forward for Apple. We investigated the unit’s new features.
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Apple: Aperture not a Photoshop competitor
Apple on Wednesday entered into a new market segment with the announcement of its first professional-level photography application: Aperture. Once the sole domain of Adobe Systems' Photoshop, Aperture appeals to photographers by simplifying the workflow issues many professionals have encountered over the years.
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Review: Apple's Video iPod
Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. Think again: It's simply an iPod, the fifth generation of the device since its introduction four years ago.
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Apple revamps PowerBooks
At a special event in New York on Wednesday, Apple introduced updated PowerBook G4 15 and 17-inch models with new, higher-resolution displays and up to one hour of additional battery life.
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Apple targets photographers with Aperture
Apple has introduced Aperture, an all-in-one post production tool that provides everything photographers need after the shoot.
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Analysis: A video download breakthrough?
The launch last night of the video iPod created much hoopla, but with the ability to download TV shows limited to the US, how will this work in the UK? And what chance will independent companies have to create and sell video to owners of the device?
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QuickTime updated for iPod video creation
Apple has released QuickTime 7.0.3, an update to its core multimedia software. The 34MB update can be downloaded from Apple’s Web site and is also available from the Software Update system preference panel.