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  • Sabr
    Start your weekend off with a visit to Apple's recently redesigned website and tell us what you think. If you have a lot of free time on your hands, make sure to watch the 1 hour and 30 minute Apple WWDC 2007 Keynote. If you don't have time to sit through the whole presentation, read about it on InsanelyMac's WWDC Roundup. Next on the list - full specifications and details of Apple's iPhone, which is going to be released on June 29th, have been published.
     
    If you're a fan of optical illusions, this one will have you confused until you see the proper way it should be viewed! Was Steve Jobs right to stop the trend of releasing a new abstract Apple wallpaper with each OS X release? Either way, this is for everyone who found themselves liking the new default Leopard wallpaper! If you're someone who likes to theme your Mac, why not try out Liger - the ShapeShifter guiKit to replicate Leopard's theme.
     
    And be sure to check out aprilfools1993 fantastic Mac mini in a PC case mod! Last but not least, sev7en has done a brilliant job on creating an extremely in-depth guide for installing and configuring OS X on a Sony Vaio UX UMPC.
     
    That's it for now - have a nice weekend,
    - Sabr.
  • Alex Oughton

    WWDC Roundup

    By Alex Oughton, in OSx86,

    Steve Jobs has just finished his WWDC keynote, and so it's time for InsanelyMac's roundup of the biggest Apple news from this year's conference!
     
    Gaming
     
    EA have announced that they are to return to publishing games for the Mac. Command and Conquer 3, Battlefield 2142, Need For Speed Carbon, and Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix will be released for the Mac in July, with Madden 08 and Tiger Woods 08 also due for release. EA have announced that future games will see simultaneous releases for the Mac with their PC versions.
     
    Leopard
     
    Apple announced several as-yet unseen interface enhancements for Leopard, including a new dock and menu bar. The Finder has also been updated with an iTunes-esque sidebar and coverflow mode. Improved integration with .mac brings the "Back To My Mac" feature, allowing .mac subscribers to send files to their Mac from any Internet-connected Mac. "Stacks" was also introduced, bringing a new method for file and application organisation.
     
    Check out a summary of Leopard's new features here.
     
    iPhone Release Date, And Developer Tools
     
    Apple announced that the iPhone would be released on June 29th in the United States. It was also announced that third-party developers would be able to develop limited applications for the iPhone, which would run within the mobile version of Safari.
     
    Safari For Windows
     
    Perhaps the biggest and most surprising announcement, Safari is being released for Windows XP and Vista systems. Citing their expertise with bringing iTunes to millions of Windows users, Apple believes it has a fair shot at the PC browser market, and hopes to offer PC users another glimpse into the benefits of Apple software.
     
    Both Mac and Windows users can take part in the Safari 3 Beta, free of charge.
  • Sabr
    First on the list is a free online backup storage service called Mozy (the link to the left is a referral link - why not sign up with that and post yours below?). The free package offers 2GB of space and comes with its own application to make things much easier. If you haven't seen it already, check out Uncyclopedia and share what you find on the forums! With WWDC coming up, why not relive some old Apple bloopers from past events? Check out Microsoft's latest developments with Microsoft Surface and let us know what you think.
     
    For those of you who missed it, be sure to check out the 75-minute D5 interview featuring Jobs and Gates. LogMeIn have updated their remote desktop software to work with OS X - let us know your opinion and whether you know of any better remote desktop clients. For those of you who haven't already heard, Parallels 3.0 has been released, allowing full 3D GPU emulation. However, VMWare Fusion, a competitor in the same market as Parallels, has a surprise up its sleeves. It is currently in beta so get it while you can!
     
    Last, but not least, with the new MacBook Pro's comes new OSx86 drivers! Be sure to help out as much as you can, and if you own a GeForce 8 series graphics card, then add that link to your bookmarks!
     
    As usual, have a nice weekend.
    - Sabr.
  • Alex Oughton
    Hi Mac fans, I'm back and just in time for a big release roundup.
     
    As you all know by now this week saw the release of the new Santa Rosa MacBook Pros, in the following configurations:
     
    * 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 120GB HD, 15" LED. GeForce 8600M GT 128MB
    * 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 15" LED. GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
    * 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo. 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 17". GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
     
     
    In yet more new releases out today, Parallels have released version 3.0 of their popular Parallels Desktop virtual machine for Mac.
     
    Major updates include the addition of 3D graphics support, the ability to view Windows folders from within Mac OS X without booting the virtual machine, and virtual machine snapshots.
     
    My copy is downloading now, so look out for a review on the site very soon, alongside my much-delayed review of MacDrive 7!
     
     
    Finally, Apple has today released Boot Camp Beta 1.3.
     
    Primarily a release to provide support for the new Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, other features of this release include:
     
    * Support for keyboard backlighting (MacBook Pro only)
    * Apple Remote pairing
    * Updated graphics drivers
    * Improved Boot Camp driver installer
    * Improved international keyboard support
    * Localization fixes
    * Updated Windows Help for Boot Camp
     
     
    That's it for now, but look out for much more regular updates right here on InsanelyMac!
     
     
    Update:
    Forum member Cyman points out that VMWare Fusion Beta 4 was also released today.
  • Colonel
    Yesterday, Apple announced that AppleTV will soon be able to stream YouTube content right over the internet to your TV. AppleTV will provide it's own beautiful interface for viewing the YouTube content, and users will be able to navigate through with their Apple Remote. Apple said that they will provide a software update in mid-June to enable this feature.
     
    Along with the YouTube update for AppleTV, Apple will also be offering a new AppleTV build-to-order option that includes a 160GB hard drive. The larger hard drive option is ideal for storing movies and videos that might take up valuable hard drive space on your Mac or PC. The hard drive upgrade is also able to hold 200 hours of video, 25,000 pictures, or 36,000 songs.
  • Sabr
    Haven't updated yet? Download Apple's latest security update - 2007-005 - more information and compatibility issues can be found here.
    Is this the end of Apple's Mac mini product line? AppleInsider seems to think so. However, could we be seeing an addition to Apple's MacBook family with an ultra-thin version?
     
    On a less serious note, keep your diary open for this coming Wednesday when archrivals Steve Jobs and Bill Gates appear for a 75 minute joint interview! If you like to have the latest and greatest applications for your Mac, be sure to check out i use this. Have an alternative to Apple's Preview? Let us know what photo viewer you like to use.
     
    Keep your eyes open for any Hackintoshes you may find! Tell us your experiences and if you've managed to spot any out in the wild!
     
    As usual, have a nice weeked.
    - Sabr.
  • Sabr
    For all the iPhone fans out there, take a look at
    . However, on a more serious note, since the FCC approval, will the iPhone work in Europe? The InsanelyMac Awards have now began! Cast your vote for InsanelyMac's favourite moderator and administrator (I know you want to vote for me ).
     
    Fed up of Tiger's boring cursor? Then get your iCursor today! This application comes with 20 different effects for you to play around with. In other news, Apple has released an update to their MacBook product line.
    Since the Leopard delay, Apple has made itself some time to work on 10.4 with another Tiger update - 10.4.10. Don't like the numbering scheme? Tell us your thoughts on the matter.
     
    As always, have a nice weekend.
    - Sabr.
  • Alex Oughton
    Apple has today announced a refresh to its line of Macbook laptops. The Macbook now features faster Core 2 Duo processors, 1 GB of RAM as standard, and a selection of larger hard disks.
     
    The new base models are as follows:
     
    * 2.0GHz, 13.3" White MacBook, 80GB, 1GB RAM, $1099
    * 2.16GHz, 13.3" White MacBook, 120GB, 1GB RAM, $1299
    * 2.16GHz, 13.3" Black MacBook, 160GB, 1GB RAM, $1499
     
    Apple's press release:
     
    Apple® today updated its MacBook® consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. The MacBook is just one-inch thin and features built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.* Every MacBook also includes a built-in iSight® video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife® '06, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications.
     
    (Continues here)
     
     
    The usual selection of BTO options are available from the Apple store, which is currently offline for updates.
  • Sabr
    Start your weekend off with 3 new Apple adverts. Or, if you prefer the homemade type, try
    style! In other news, MacDrive 7 has officially been released with full compatibility for Windows Vista. If you can't wait to get your hands on an iPhone, why not give China's iPhone clone a look? More pictures and information (if you are able to read it) here. 
    Always want the latest and greatest icons to go with your apps? Try out mkprk's fantastic CS3 Icon Pack. And finally, according to AppleInsider, Apple may be offering video rental services through iTunes!
     
    As always, if you have any recommendations/ideas as to what could be put in next weeks edition, feel free to PM me.
     
    - Sb.
  • ColdFusion
    According to ThinkSecret, Apple are looking to update their Macbook Pro range with LED-backlit displays next month:
    "Apple placed its first order in mid-April looking for in excess of 100,000 15.4-inch LED backlight displays...Based on Apple's standard schedule that it has used in the past, it would allow for a three to four week window to manufacture and ship"
     
    This could well coincide with the Worldwide Developer's Conference, which opens with a speech from Steve Jobs on Monday June 11th.
     
    This story does seem to be a little speculative to us, but it does at least agree with a Digitimes report which is along the same lines.
     
    ThinkSecret suggest that Apple are not planning to update the MacBook line until the third quarter of this year.
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