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RealMacSoftware giveaway Winners! January 21st, 2010

We announce the winners to our RealMacSoftware giveaway! A while back we launched our RealMacSoftware giveaway. Included in the package was Rapidweaver ($79), LittleSnapper ($35) and Socialite! ($20). A total of over $210 as special treat. And one lucky winner is about to win them all! So, a drum roll please! The winner is: @nanochrome! Please contact ben@applereviews.com for your licences! RapidWeaver: http://applereviews.com/rapidweaver-review/ LittleSnapper http://applereviews.com/littlesnapper-review/ Socialite Coming soon!

Stealthy goings on at Apple… January 6th, 2010

Ever noticed how, before every product launch, something always leaks? Take for example, the iPod touch last year. Pictures began to circulate the web, some 'chinese case manufacturers' even began producing cases for iPod nanos and touches with cameras. Before the new iMacs, before the iPhone and before every major Apple product - it seems that someone is always able to get insider knowledge. But how can that be? It would seem logical, that such a huge, well-funded and respected company as ...

Is the tablet real? Time to vote! January 2nd, 2010

With all this tablet talk recently, buzz on the Netbook side really slipped. Whatever happened to that rumor? Could Apple be planning to release the Netbook on the 26th? It's time to vote! Will Apple release a tablet?(polls) Tablet icon by: Kobhen

Upcoming Apple event ‘confirmed’ December 30th, 2009

Foxnews has apparently received confirmation from within Apple that the rumored event at the YBCA in January will be happening. The source is said to be from within the Apple castle. Fox claim the date is likely to be the 26th of January, which matches previous rumors and reports. This event is said to be 'big' and will focus on the 'mobility space'. This is obviously quite a broad term, as half of the Apple products are portable, but hints ...

The Tablet: What do we know? December 28th, 2009

There is what can only be called a boat-load of Tablet related news swirling around the web. There always has been, ever since we can remember. Recently however, with the heightened speculation Apple are holding an event on the 26th of January at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - speculation and rumours have exploded! We've rounded them all up, into a concise repository of 'slate' related news. Event Let's start with the event. This seems pretty genuine and likely to go ...

New Intel CPUs in 2010? November 16th, 2009

Intel are planning to launch 4, all new, 32mm dual-core 'Arrandale' CPUs. Labeled the Core i5-520M, Core i5-430M, Core i3-350M and Core i3-330M, the new CPUs are said to be set for release in the first half January. These CPUs are said to be aimed at notebooks. Speeds are said to be 2.26GHz (which will be 'boosted' to 2.53), as well as 2 models that will not offer this additional boost, and will run at 2.13ghz and 2.26ghz respectively. Core i5 CPUs ...

Core i7 iMac Speed tests show great results November 15th, 2009

With the i7 quad-core iMacs shipping, geeks are finally able to get their hands on the new systems and test them out. First impressions are good. Geekbench and Cinebench scorings for the new iMacs show the Desktop class processor's have real meaty processing power, in a consumer grade product. There are also lots of unboxings popping up on YouTube, such as this one by soilderknowsbest. Blogger Timon Royer has posted lots of benchmark results too. You should check those out here. Here's one users ...

Canabalt- the worlds simplest game October 23rd, 2009

Canabalt is probably one of the most easy and simple iPhone games ever. Here's the idea. Your running away from some robots blowing up a city. You have to jump from buildings, avoid bombs and boxes and keep going as far as you can. It's all operated by 1 control, tapping your finger to jump. The longer you press it down, the higher and longer you jump (depending on speed). That's all there is to it. Here's some of the screenplay: (hint, the ...

Mac OS X 10.6.1 update is here! September 10th, 2009

The newest update to Snow Leopard is here: Fixes some compatibility issues. Updated Flash for security. Let us know how it goes! You can read more about the update here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3810

(Not so) secret Apple event: Sept 9th? August 18th, 2009

Apple annually run a September keynote, in order boost back-to-college Macbook and iPod sales. Last year they announced an update iPod touch, new iPod Nano's and the 2.1 firmware update. A pretty decent line-up in its own right. But these products aren't tablet level. The event will be held in San Francisco, most likely at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which has hosted Apple event's before. This would confirm speculation we won't see an iPad till at least Q1 ...