Wednesday May 28, 2008
- Apple Releases iPhone SDK 6.0 - Eric - 22:12:25
Apple just released the "iPhone SDK - Beta release 6". As usual there is not many details:
What's new in this version:It seems to be a required update for iPhone SDK following the release of Leopard 10.5.3.
Beta release 6 requires the Leopard 10.5.3 software update and is incompatible with other OS releases and pre-release software. This release fixes many bugs and add support for the latest iPhone OS.
- OSX 10.5.3 update released by Apple - crispin - 19:26:22
Apple released their latest update to Leopard today - available through the usual software update.
The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1141
For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
- Intel Experiencing Problems with the Forthcoming Centrino 2 - Eric - 10:34:12
The Intel Centrino 2 platform supposed to be launched in a near future is experiencing some delay due to unexpected problems. Among them, one can mention :
- Intel discovered a bug in the graphic core while the production was already launched. If the bug has been corrected, the first samples have been trashed. As a consequence, the G45 and G43 IGP chipset are expected to see shortages in Q3 2008. For improving production level, Intel has been slowing down manufacturing lines of other chipset, but it will take times and the new platform might not be as widely available as originally expected.
- Another problem is linked to a delay in the certification process of the new WiFi 802.11n module which will prevent the platform to be released to the market. Intel might decided to launch the Centrino 2 without this feature, while being ready to activate it later on when regulation authorities will have reviewed and certified it. This could easily be done by a small firmware update, as Apple did it in the past with the 802.11n enabler.
- According to some websites, Intel is also experiencing lower than expected production yields.
- The official launch date has now been moved to July 14th
As a reminder, the Centrino 2 platform will be using current Penryn processors currently powering the MacBook and MacBook Pro, as well as the iMac. It will nevertheless bring several new features as a faster FSB at 1066 MHz, support for DDR3 and better power management tools. It will also mark the launch of the new shared memory graphic chipset the GMA X4500.
If some of our readers were expecting a new notebook model based on the Centrino 2 platform, they might be slightly disappointed, even though one could imagine the announcement made at the WWDC with a true availability postponed till mid-July.
- CNET: Seven Reasons for NOT Buying a PS3 - Lionel - 10:17:08
As most users and websites consider the PS3 as the best standalone Blu-ray player, CNET decided to come up with a list of 7 reasons for NOT buying a PS3, if the main goal is to use it ONLY as a standalone player.
Hereafter are the listed factors:
1. Doesn't work with universal remotes
2. It's louder than stand-alones
3. Interface isn't as easy to use
4. You have an older AV receiver and need multichannel analog outputs
5. You want to save money/trees
6. I need to see my receiver light up and say "Dolby TrueHD"
7. Jack of all trades, master of none
For noise originating from the fan-based cooling system as well as the high power consumption does not really make it the best device for customer willing to watch BD HD movies while sitting in their living room. Audio HD output restrictions might also be a rather negative point too.
[translation by Linathael]
- Patch your Apple TV without Disassembling It - Lionel - 10:06:35
Last week, the aTV Flash USB key was released. It allows users to patch their Apple TV without disassembling it, and brings support for DivX. Its price is around 60 USD.
Today, our friend Alynpier from the French website http://www.macetvideo.com offer a similar procedure, for free! If it requires couple of sensitive steps, the step-by-step method makes it accessible to most of our readers.
[translation by Linathael]
- Yet another Manufacturer of SSD disks - Lionel - 07:56:43
Source : Digitimes
The joint venture under the name of CoreSolid Storage creates by PQI and TDK announced the availability of its first product, a 1.8" SSD disk using SLC memories and a SATA interface (exit again the Macbook Air).Capable of a data flow of 100 MB/s for reading, this disk should be able to function 24/24 during 5 years thanks to a technology called Kotobuki which supervises permanently the usage of the memory cells to take care of optimizing the distribution of writing in a homogeneous way.
The product should be presented soon to the press.
[translation by crispin]
- An International authority in the fight against pirates - Lionel - 07:40:09
Source : Canada.com
The Canadian government has placed on the books some international legislation relating to Canada, and also to the United States and the European Union.ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement) aims at giving customs officers and other law enforcement officials the right to be able to check the contents of the computers and other walkmans in order to control the legitimacy of the data which are stored there.
The contraveners could then be retained until the payment of a fine and also the device could be confiscated or destroyed.
These same law officers will have to decide on the legality of the files present, this will certainly not be always simple now that many sites propose the sale of files without DRM.
Another part of this document speaks of forcing internet operators to deliver personal information concerning wet surfers who may have violated copyrights.
[translation by crispin]
