Apple releases new iPad 2 advert – Now
Previously, Apple have brought us iPad 2 adverts titled ‘We Believe‘ and ‘If You Asked‘ – the latest, which was uploaded to their YouTube channel earlier today is simply titled ‘Now’.
Apple’s cash could buy HTC, Motorola, Nokia & RIM
At the end of the current fiscal quarter, Apple is expected to have a whopping $70 billion sat in the bank – a sum that would allow the Cupertino company to purchase rivals HTC, Motorola, Nokia and Research in Motion.
Apple releases Lion developer preview 4 – here’s what’s new
Developers who are lucky enough to get their hands on Mac OS X Lion pre-release previews will be pleased to know that Apple released its 4th iteration yesterday. This version comes with build number 11A494a and weighs in at around 650MB.
OS X Lion free with Macs purchased from now until launch
While iCloud and iOS 5 were the main talking points at this year’s WWDC, there were some juicy new details regarding Apple’s upcoming Mac OS X Lion operating system, too. Most importantly was the announcement of its release date.
iTunes 10.3 beta released
Along with pushing out basic iCloud functionality to iOS 4.3 compatible devices yesterday, Apple also released iTunes 10.3 beta. Available for download from their website (or via software update) it allows users to view a history of past purchases, adds iBooks support to the iTunes store and includes settings to configure automatic downloads for purchases made on other devices.
Feature – iOS 5 revealed
Of all the announcements made at the WWDC keynote, iOS 5 appears to be the one area where Apple have really listened to user feedback and complaints. From the intrusive way notifications are currently handled, to the clunky backing up and syncing of iOS devices – iOS 5 looks set to address many of them.
Feature – iCloud revealed
So much has been rumoured & speculated over what Apple’s iCloud service would entail it’s a relief to finally have concrete information from both the WWDC keynote and Apple’s website. As it turns out, iCloud provides solutions for storing, syncing and backing up your music, apps, books, photos, documents and more!
OS X Lion available in July via the Mac App Store
Amongst the many announcements at the WWDC keynote today, it was confirmed that Mac OS X Lion will be released in July as a 4GB download from the Mac App Store, and it will cost just £20.99 ($29.99).
Watch the WWDC keynote with curry & beer
Nobody knows yet whether or not Apple will provide a live stream of Monday’s WWDC keynote, but if they do and you happen to live in London then you might want to head over to the Wood Marylebone pub where the London Mac User Group is holding a special meeting.