At long last, the rumored, and much-awaited Magic Trackpad has been released by Apple to enable MacBook-like Multi-Touch functionality to its desktop line. The launch was a quiet launch, as far as Apple goes, just a simple update in its website, along with a refreshed Mac Pro and iMac line.

The company’s new Magic Trackpad is much more accessible at only $69. Billed as the largest of its kind, the multi-touch trackpad looks to be as tall as Apple’s wireless desktop keyboard. No dimensions are provided for what will invariably be referred to as the Magicpad, but it’s bigger than the trackpad on Apple’s MacBook Pro, which measures roughly 3″ x 4″. The Magic Trackpad connects via Bluetooth, so it’s only compatible with newer Macs that support the wireless standard. Apple has also introduced its own AA battery charger to complement the device.

Turning to screens, Apple unveiled a 27″ version of its Cinema Display. The new model slots in between existing 24″ and 30″ models at $999. Users can expect an IPS panel with a 2560×1440 display resolution, plus an integrated webcam, USB hub, microphone, and speakers. Apple won’t be shipping the new display until September.

Early this morning, Apple’s online store went offline for maintenance. It returned with a bounty of new products, including updated iMacs and Mac Pros, a 27″ Cinema Display, and the long-rumored Magic Trackpad.

new iMacs

Rather than revamping their respective enclosures, Apple focused on internal upgrades for its iMac and Mac Pro systems. The refreshed Mac Pros are due to arrive in August and can now play host to as many as two six-core Xeon 5600 series CPUs.

• Quad-core versions of the system based on last-gen Xeons will start at $2499.
• A single-CPU config with a six-core Xeon will also be available, and users will be able to pair a couple of Westmere quads for $3499.
• Expect to drop at least $4999 for a dual six-core Xeons.
• Unlike current Mac Pros, which come with a comically low-rent GeForce GT 120 by default, the new systems will start with a mid-range Radeon HD 5770. Users will be able to add a second 5770 or swap in a 5870, but the spec sheet curiously makes no mention of dual 5870s. The PSU may not have enough grunt to handle such a setup.

On the all-in-one front, the iMac is now available with a selection of Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs.

• Quad-core processors are limited to the 27″ iMac, which can be configured with Radeon HD 5750 graphics and even an SSD.
• The 21.5″ variant is restricted to dual-core CPUs, but you can at least get a Radeon HD 5670 under the hood. 4GB of memory is standard across all of the new configurations, which start at $1199 and reach all the way up to $1999 for the quad-core 27-incher.

You didn’t expect the latest Macs to be cheap, did you?

The French site hardmac has revealed that the renewal of the Mac line is in the offing, including the Mac Pro. The launch is planned for the end of the summer, making it a ‘back-to-school’ season launch for Apple. The iMac update should follow in the autumn.
On this occasion, Apple should inaugurate two great innovations,

• the arrival of USB 3.0 and
• A faster Firewire interface, 1600 or 3200. Thus, Firewire will not  be forgotten.
• First adoption of Intel’s gulftown 32nm hexacore processors in Mac Pro.
• Note that Apple is also interest in  LightPeak technology, but they do not expect to be able to use it or set up it before one year.
• No support Blu-ray reading just like the preceding ones.

[via hardmac]

Apple has released an update for Mac OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard for their users. The file size for update is 315.5 MB and is loaded with tons of under-the-hood software fixes. The update can be downloaded via System Software Update application or directly from the Software Downloads page here.

This update has also introduced several new features including Safari 5. More details about this update are given below:

General fixes and improvements

• improves compatibility with some Braille displays
• resolves an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
• resolves an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
• addresses issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file servers
• improves reliability of VPN connections
• resolves a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
• resolves an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
• resolves an issue with Parental Controls Time Limits for Open Directory or Active Directory users
• resolves a display sleep issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers
• resolves an issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers in which the right speaker may sound louder than the left speaker
• includes Safari 5.0
• Security improvements

Fixes and improvements for Aperture 3

• adds tethered shooting support for additional digital camera models
• addresses IPTC metadata compatibility issues

Fixes and improvements for external devices

• RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras
• resolves an issue with using third-party USB web cameras
• resolves an issue with noise when using some third-party FireWire audio devices
• resolves pairing issues with Apple remotes

[via MacStories]

Amidst all the iPhone 4G pre-order hoopla, Apple has quietly snuck in an update to the Mac Mini. And it’s not a spit and polish job, it seems quite a decent update. The two specifications on offer are:

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM
320 GB hard drive
$699

or the “server class” Mac Mini:

2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4 GB RAM
Dual 500 GB hard drive
$999

Both models have been upgraded to the NVIDIA Geforce 320M integrated graphics chips, same as the MacBook  and MacBook Pro.

And it’s not just the Specs that have been upgraded either, the enclosure itself is now a unibody aluminum construction, same as the MacBook Pro. Importantly, the Mac Mini is now the first Mac ever to include a bult-in HDMI port. The Mac Mini will also include an SD card slot at the back of the sleek aluminum enclosure.

Apple has also addressed the well-known difficulty of upgrading the Mac Mini’s RAM. There’s now a removable twist-off panel on the Mac Mini’s bottom that allows for easy access to the Mini’s RAM slots. We’re not sure yet if the hard drive will be as easy to upgrade, but at the very least, a RAM upgrade looks like it’ll take less than a minute with this new model.

The Mac Mini is available now.

Apple has just launched two new MacMini which looks absolutely stunning in looks. Two different models of MacMini are now available at the Apple app store as shown in the picture below:

The new MacMini is only 1.4 inches thick and the standard version is shipped with a processor of 2.4 GHz with 2GB of RAM and 320GB of Hard Disk Drive. The other model with Snow Leopard Server has slightly better hardware than the other one, and its powered by a Core2Duo processor running at 2.66GHz assisted by 4GB of RAM. The server has also got 500GB Hard drive along with a HDMI port and SD card reader.

Back picture of New Apple MacMini:

Apple MacMini Complete Specifications

The Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $699 in the US or (in the UK) £649 inc VAT (£552.34 ex VAT) includes:
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache;
• 2GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable up to 8GB;
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• Gigabit Ethernet;
• four USB 2.0 ports;
• SD card slot;
• one FireWire 800 port;
• one HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPort;
• HDMI to DVI video adapter;
• combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack); and
• combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack).

The Mac mini with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, for a suggested retail price of $999 in the US or £929 inc VAT (£790.64 ex VAT) in the UK, includes:
• 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache;
• 4GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable up to 8GB;
• two 500GB Serial ATA hard drives running at 7200 rpm;
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
• AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• Gigabit Ethernet;
• four USB 2.0 ports;
• SD card slot;
• one FireWire 800 port;
• one HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPort;
• HDMI to DVI video adapter;
• combined optical digital audio input/audio line in (minijack); and
• combined optical digital audio output/headphone out (minijack).

Build-to-order options and accessories include up to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm; Apple Remote; Aperture 3, Final Cut Express 4, Logic Express, iWork (pre-installed); Apple Wireless Keyboard; Magic Mouse; Apple 24-inch LED Cinema Display and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

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According to French Apple news site Macgeneration, Safari 5.0 will be released at WWDC. This confirmation comes after we expressed our hope to hear something on this front. Here’s what the release notes say:

• Safari Reader: Click on the new Reader icon to view articles on the web in a single clutter-free page.
• Improved Performance: Safari 5 executes Javascript up to 25% faster than Safari 4. Better page caching and DNS prefetching speed up browsing.
• Bing Search Option: New Bing search option for Safari’s Search Field, in addition to Google and Yahoo.
• Improved HTML5 support: Safari supports over a dozen new HTML5 features including Geolocation, full screen for HTML5 video, closed caption for HTML5 video, new sectioning elements (article, aside footer, header, hgroup, nav and section), HTML5, AJAX History, EventSource, WebSocket, HTML 5 draggable attribute, HTML 5 forms validation, and HTML 5 Ruby.
• Safari Developer Tools: A new Timeline Panel in the Web Inspector shows how Safari interacts with a web site and identifies areas for optimization. New keyboard shortcuts make it aster to switch between panels.
• Smarter Address Field: The Smart Address Field can now match text against the titles of web pages in History and Bookmarks, as well as any part of their URL.
• Tab Settings: Automatically open new webpages in tabs instead of in separate windows.
• Hardware Acceleration for Windows: Use the power of the computer’s graphics processor to smoothly display media and effects on PC, as well as Mac.
• Search History with Date: A new date indicator in Full History Search shows when web pages were viewed.
• Top Sites/History Button: Switch easily between Top Sites and Full History Search with a new button that appears at the top of each view.
• Private Browsing Icon: A “Private” icon appears in the Smart Address Field when Private Browsing is on. Click on the icon to turn off Private Browsing.
• DNS Prefetching: Safari looks at the addresses of links on web pages and can load those pages faster.
• Improved Page Caching: Safari can add additional types of web pages to the cache so they load quickly.
• XSS Auditor: Safari can filter potentially malicious scripts used in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
• Improved JavaScript Support: Safari allows web applications that use JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) to run faster and more securely.

In other news by the same source, we can reveal that the Mac OS X will also receive an update, version 10.6.4, which has reached gold master status internally, and is said to contain several minor updates. The 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

• resolve an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
• resolve an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
• address issues copying, renaming or deleting files on SMB servers
• improve reliability of VPN connections
• resolve a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
• resolve an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
• improve compatibility with some braille displays.

[via Macgeneration]

Previously, we reported about the dual boot feature in jailbroken iPhones, which were rooted to the custom ROM and had the option to run OS of your choice, either iPhone OS or Android. We also posted about Android running on iPhone 3G and 2G.

Its not that easy to Install Android on iPhone, for starters you wouldn’t have any clue about what to do. We have previously posted a step-by-step guide about how to port Android on iPhone but thats a long procedure and could be tricky. An easy way to do the same task in now available for Mac users.

A new software with the name of iPhandroid is available for download which could help you to port Android on your iPhone in few easy steps while using your Mac computer. iPhodroid is an open source utility developed by Sergiomcfly to automate installation of Android on iPhone 3G & 2G. iPhodroid basically transfers all required files to your iPhone, and keeps the device  safe.

Features of iPhodroid

1. Screen Log console to watch the steps

2. Touch , Audio & Wifi Working

3. Build Over Naltori’s unofficial 0.2b iDroid

4. Downloads MacFuse automatically if needed

5. Implemented Steps

Unfortunately iPhodroid is only available for Mac users and you must meet following requirement of jailbroken iPhone to use iPhodroid.

Requirements

1. Doesn’t work on iPhone OS 3.0 & 3.0.1

2. Password must be alpine

3. No Spirit Jailbreak only Redsnow support

4. SSH, MacFuse

5. Need to keep iPhone always ON

Download iPhandroid

Download iPhodroid to automate Android IPhone 2G/3G Installation.

[via BlogsDNA]

There has to be something really really wrong with Apple’s privacy as they have totally failed in keeping their pre-released stuff to themselves. First they lost hold on their iPhone 4G prototype, not once but twice. This time its their upcoming MacBook.

The details of this MacBook were posted on the same Vietnamese website that posted details about the lost iPhone 4G prototype. They have posted a video (check it at the end of this article) which shows a MacBook running on a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, increased from 2.26GHz in the previous generation, and graphics were given a shot in the arm with a NVIDIA GeForce 320M GPU.

Pictures of Leaked MacBook

Video of Leaked MacBook

No details so far on whether this leak is real or a fake, still waiting for an official confirmation about this from Apple.

[via Mashable]

Apple has released new versions of Macbook Pro which is available in 13, 15 and 17 inch with awesome processing power with the help of Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Both of the processors are in the top line of Intel currently and have more than enough processing power required by a notebook.

The price set by Apple for 17 inch Macbook Pro is $2299 while the price of 15 inch Macbook Pro is $1799. The 13-inch model starts at $1199.

The other highlighted features in this new series of Macbook Pro besides the Intel Core i7 processors is its powerful NVIDIA graphics card, which will bring your video rendering and photo-editing to a new life. Since not lot of games are supported on Mac platform, this won’t be of much advantage to gamers, but it surely is a feature for a reasonable price that comes handy.

The other salient feature of Macbook pro is its longer battery life, upto 10 hours and its aluminum unibody enclosure.

Macbook Pro Specifications (15-inch)

More details about these notebooks can be found here.