Only 11 more sleeps… and to celebrate Apple has posted a guided tour of the new iPhone 3G!

It may only be a short video but it showcases all that’s new in the iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 software update. Nothing mentioned or talked about that most of you won’t already know,  but its sure to get you excited and add to the current iPhone 3G frenzy!

Check it out at the Apple iPhone Website

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: 11th of July, 3G, Apple, iPhone

We are nearing the launch of the new iPhone 3G.  AT&T is gearing up for their July 11th 8:00am launch date, by announcing the prices of the plans needed for the new iPhone 3G.  For those looking to start a new contract or are eligible for an upgrade can grab the iPhone for $199(8GB) or $299(16GB).  While those that want to upgrade the phone but can’t upgrade the contract must pay $399(8GB) and $499(16GB). AT&T has also prepared a video to help you help them.  It highlights what you need to have ready for when you buy the phone, since you need to activate in-store.  Here is a view of the prices of the plans that will be available for your new iPhone purchase.

Here are the individual plans, which do not include text messaging:

And here is the Family Plan, which also does not include text messaging:

And here are the texting options:

We leave you with the video AT&T created to help you make the proccess easier for the both of you.  Enjoy, and start making your plan of what to do while waiting in line for the new iPhone 3G!

AT&T iReady

written by Councillor Wes \\ tags: 3G, Apple, AT&T, iPhone

Everyone go straight to Apple’s Software Update program and get your copy of Leopard updated! (>Software Update)  Today Apple released an update to their current OS, Leopard.  I’m going t ogive you a quick rundown of the new features of the new update.  Engadget.com has a great break-up of the new update, which i will post here.

From Engadget.com (all credit goes to their authors)

General

• Includes recent Apple security updates.
• Resolves an issue with saving and reopening Adobe Creative Suite 3 files on a remote server.
• Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
• Addresses an issue that may result in a partially installed X11 application.
• Improves L2TP VPN client reliability.

AirPort

• Addresses AirPort reliability issues with 5GHz networks.
• Addresses AirPort issues that may result in slower performance in Logic Studio or MainStage.

iCal

• Improves overall iCal reliability for meeting requests, cancellation notices, delegation, and syncing with iPhone.
• Resolves an issue that prevents deleting an iCal event without notifying the creator.
• Addresses an issue in which events in all calendars affect availability. A checkbox now enables information-only calendars to be transparent from free/busy lookups.
• Resolves a UI issue preventing delegated calendars from showing up as a separate window.
• Addresses an issue with copying and pasting attendees from one event to another.
• Resolves an issue in which iCal may not delete events after a specified time interval, even when set to do so in iCal preferences.
• Addresses an issue in which To Dos cannot be marked private.

Safari

• Addresses a potential performance issue when loading secure web pages.
• Resolves issues that may be encountered when accessing secure web pages with client certificates that reside on a smart card.

Spaces and Exposé

• Addresses an issue in which switching from a space with a Finder window keeps the Finder as the active application instead of the application residing in the destination space.
• Fixes an issue in which dragging an application from the list of application assignments in Spaces System Preferences does not assign the application to the desired space.
• Resolves an Exposé issue that may result in only a subset of windows being shown.

Go now and update with Apple’s updater and post your thoughts about this update in the comments section.

written by Councillor Wes \\ tags: Apple, leopard, OS X, Software

Bundled with the new iPhone SDK 8 beta release that Apple shipped out to developers the other day was the pre-release of iTunes 7.7. It seems that iTunes 7.7 will be a requirement for the new iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 firmware.

According to the readme file inside the new iTunes Beta, iTunes 7.7 will allow iPhone and iPod touch users to download a free application that can remotely control iTunes on their mac’s. It is said that this will most likely work via a home network wi-fi connection. Reportedly, this free application will be available in the App Store upon the 2.0 firmware release.

Could we see Apple allowing a similar feature through Apple TV soon? Or even Airport Express Capabilities?

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: Apple, iPhone, itouch, iTunes

Yesterday, I commented on a portable classroom design that seemed to be heavily influenced by the iPod. Today however I’ve found a product which not only seems to be influenced by the same chic Apple design but is also made for Apple users.

Its called MILK.

A 51×31 inch desk designed specifically as a personalized work space for lovers of Macs, MacBooks, Ipods and all other Apple accessories. A fully functional, fully personalized work station, made specifically to match your Mac.

The desk was designed by Holmris Hasen of Scandinavia not for commercial or business use but as a personal desk for himself. “I needed a desk that was simple but never boring. Smart but never overly sophisticated. I wanted a desk that was worth falling for.”

Since then however MILK has matured and is now being sold online. You can now buy your own MILK workstation direct from the Milkman with all the bells and whistles to make your home office, a Mac home office.

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: Apple, design, desk, Holmris Hasen, milk, workstation

Man and Machine (M&M) makes waterproof computer accessories targetted at hospitals and labs. They’ve decided to file a lawsuit against Apple and CBS for their use of the term ‘Mighty Mouse’. Apple as we well know uses the term to describe the popular computer mouse, while CBS uses it for a cartoon character.

The suit has bee filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. M&M has said both Apple and CBS are infringing on its Mighty Mouse trademark. CBS and M&M had already been battling over the trademark, but Apple was just now brought into the frey because it licensed the use of the term from CBS (I didn’t know that, did you?).

M&M has stated it is cool with CBS using the trademark for its cartoon and clothing products. However, the big beef M&M has is that CBS has applied for a trademark for the term as it relates to a computer mouse…and the date of application is later than that of M&M.

A snippet from the lawsuit:

“Because of Apple’s size, fame and large advertising budget, Apple’s use of the Mighty Mouse trademark has and will continue to overwhelm M&M’s use of its Mighty Mouse trademark and will cause M&M to lose the value of that trademark…”

I can certainly understand M&M’s problem here. Good for them for taking Apple and CBS on. M&M is seeking damages, attorney fees, interest and costs.

[via MacWorld UK]

written by Mr. Mayor \\ tags: Apple, CBS, Man and Machine, Mighty Mouse, waterproof mouse