Apple unleashes SuperDrive, Mac mini, server updates

An odd and disparate collection of software updates running the gamut from Mac mini memory compatibility and squeaky SuperDrives to a laundry list of OS X 10.5.8 server fixes. Get ‘em while there hot boys n’ girls, because the week’s just beginning and I kind of think Apple’s just getting warmed up.
• SuperDrive Firmware [...]

iPhone trivia: Who makes components, clones, China Unicom

When it comes to the Apple’s world beating handheld computers — 3G, 3GS, iPod touch — we never seem to tire of the details. Here’s handful of iPhone facts and trivia gleaned from a fluff piece about China Unicom’s deal with Apple.
Some of this information is more meaningful than other bits:
• China Unicom is [...]

How to: Wake on Demand for network, music, printer

Let your Mac sleep and still be at the ready to share music, files, discs, devices and more via Airport wireless — another of the dozens of little reasons Snow Leopard’s a must have upgrade for anyone with an Intel Mac.
Whereas nearly all older Macs support Wake on Ethernet, Wake on Airport wasn’t available until [...]

Camino 1.6.9 improves security, ad blocking

CaminoBrowser.org has announced the release of Camino 1.6.9, a stability and security update for Camino 1.6.x users that all are urged to download and use.
Camino 1.6.9 contains the following improvements over version 1.6.8:
• Upgraded to version 1.8.1.23 of the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine, which includes several critical security and stability fixes
• Upgraded the “Block flash [...]

Apple Specialists want you to adopt a Snow Leopard cub

Here’s a really good reason to take a date to your local Apple Authorized Reseller when you pick up a copy of OS X 10.6. Yes, you’re getting a great deal on the world’s best operating system, but you’re also helping to protect an endangered species whose offspring are impossibly cute.
Bloomberg reports that the Apple [...]

iTunes, Target partner on new releases,
Pearl Jam ‘Backspacer’ first in queue

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Apple’s musical march to the sea takes another step forward as the leading retailer marries its exclusive CD release deals with top shelf acts with iTunes’ lock on digital downloads. The partnership, which kicks off with the release of Pearl Jam’s 9th studio album, encourages [...]

Apple Specialists announce Snow Leopard launch events

Snow Leopard ships this Friday, August 28 and there’s a very, very good chance your local Apple Store will be jammed. So, head on down to your local Apple Specialist instead for a more personal touch and specials throughout the weekend.
The Apple Specialist Marketing Co-op (ASMC) has announced (.doc) the Apple Specialist Snow Leopard Launch [...]