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Apple has seeded a new version of Mac OS X 10.5.2 to developers today. The latest seed (9C20) lists no known issues. They’ve also separated the graphics drivers out into a separate update called Leopard Graphics Update, which must be installed after Mac OS X 10.5.2. The latest seeds are only available to registered Apple developers. and it might go public this Friday.

New features would include  :

 - DVD/CD Sharing
- Optional translucent menu bar
- List view in Stacks

Apple Online store is down today due to updates, Rumors are saying that a new Pink iPod Nano and an upgrade to the MacBook Pro’s ( Penryn Processors ) would be unveiled , No one knows what would apple introduce . We’ll have to wait and see .

UPDATE :

With Macworld behind us, let us take a closer look at the Macbook Air. First let us start with some specs:

Size and weight

Height: 0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)

Specs

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo with 4MB cache, 800MHz frontside bus, designed especially for the Macbook Air
Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM onboard (might be soldered with no ability to upgrade)
Hard Drive: Standard 80GB PATA Drive, Optional Solid State 64GB Drive
Optical Drive: None, Optional External USB SuperDrive
Display: 13.3-inch glossy widescreen LED backlit display
Graphics Card: Intel GMA X3100 With 144MB of Shared Memory
Camera: Built-in iSight
Keyboard: Full size keyboard with backlit light and an ambient light sensor
Mouse: Trackpad with multi-touch gestures.
Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Connections: 1 x Audio out, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x Micro-DVI port
Built-in Mono Speaker and microphone
Battery Lasts for 5 hrs.

Design
Overall, the design is beautiful, functional and simple. It is slim and light with all the features you would want in a laptop to carry around with you and do your work and browsing. This is not, however, a laptop that is meant to go solo. Your work and files probably have to be somewhere external or on another desktop Mac. This is, what I would consider, an on the road computer that does and carries what you really need and not everything you have. Very much like your iPod touch when it comes to storage.

Who is it for?
Well, its perfect if you have another Mac at home. It is not for people who need a main computer as this would not be able to hold everything you want and won’t play all your CDs and DVDs unless connected to and External Optical Drive or Remote Disc. If you are on the Go, then this laptop is for you. My Fellow Kuwaitis, this laptop is for you.

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Apple released some software updates over the weekend right after Macworld.

QuickTime 7.4

QuickTime 7.4 addresses security issues and delivers:
- Numerous bug fixes
- Support for iTunes

This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.

iMovie Update 7.1.1

This update addresses issues when publishing movies to a .Mac Web Gallery, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Front Row Update 2.1.2

This Front Row update provides for bug fixes and improved iTunes compatibility.

iTunes 7.6

Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go. Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

It’s now Available for viewing HERE

That was it folks!We would like to thank the following people for making this possible! Pictures and information are from them.Engadget.comGizmodo.comMacromorslive.comGeekbreif.tvNote: We also would like to thank Coveritlive.com and appoligize for it not working correctly! Inshallah next year we might be there in person. Stay tuned for a summary and some links.Again we Thank you all!q8mug.com teamApple Site is updated with information!MacbookAir-He got talent, he is fixing his glasses, playing the piano and singing! “Khaalesny”-The guy is still singing!-We are still waiting for the “One More Thing!” Right now Randy Newman is performing.Steve says “In just the first 2 weeks of 2008, we have updated the Mac Pro, introduced Time Capsule, software updates for iPhone and iPod Touch, Movie Rentals for iTunes, Apple TV software updates, and MacBook Air”Environmental highlights: fully aluminum case (good for recycling), first fully mercury and lead free display, circuit boards are BFR free, retail packaging are 56% less volume than MacBook.-He is now playing its TV adit will be available in two weeks!all for only $1799!!! -2 gb of memory standard, 7adee abeee!!-5 hours of battery lifeAlso it comes with software that allows you to borrow a mac or PC’s optical drive!No Optical Drive “CD/DVD” but you can buy an external unit for $99-802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR-Other features: 45 Watt MagSafe, 1 USB 2.0 port, Micro-DVI, Audio OutBy the Way, I love you Steve!specs:1.6 GHz Standard, 1.8 GHz Option — Intel Core 2 Duo80 GB hard disk standard, 64 GB SSD as an option. “they’re pricy, but they’re fast”1.8″ Hard Drive-Multi-touch trackpad-display is LED backlit. iSight is built-in. MacBook-like keyboard, but with an ambient light sensor-Magnetic latch, 13.3″ widescreen display-MacBook Air is 0.16″ to 0.76″.Some specs on the Sony notebook! he is comparing!-”The World’s Thinnest Notebook”-Today his holiness is introducing a new kind of notebooks, its called the Macbook AirHe is talking about there is something in the air!-His holiness is back on stage!-Fox CEO is on Stage talking!-The Software will be out in 2 weeks!-AppleTV is seeing a Price drop from $299 to $229 for the entry level oneAppleTV is only a Software update!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHOh My God oh My God!-His holiness finished demoing the AppleTV and is reviewing its features!-Finally you can buy music directly from the Apple TV interface!-By the way, Apple Store is Down!-his holiness is demoing renting a movie and starting it instantly! “Ba7lamee bil Kuwait!”-You can preview the movies from the Apple TV interface!Something close to my heart! -His holiness is demoing the Apple TV-HD rentals $4.99 and 100 titles available today!-syncing with iTunes!-View photos from fliker and .mac on your Apple TV-No computer required. Rent movies on Apple TV. DVD quality AND HD + Dolby 5.1Apple TV take 2!!!!!-iTunes rentals will launch today in the US, international later this year, and software updates for the iPods and iTunes will be released soon!-Library titles for $2.99 and new releases for $3.99, “wow what a bargain!”-Rental rules: 30days to start watching and 24hours to finish watching the rented movie!-Rented movies can be viewed anywhere, Macs, PCs, iPods, iPhone!-Sony, Paramount, TouchStone, MiraMax, MGM, Lionsgate, Newline, Fox, WB, and Universal are all onboard, that makes every major studio!-iTunes now has movie rental!Please keep refreshing to see the updates!- $20 for maps if you are an existing touch owner! < ay shay!>-5 new apps for the iPod touch, mail, maps, news, stocks and weather!Kuwait, We have have a problem.Our live hosting partners have recently experianced a nasty crash. so am gonna do it here!We will start at 8:00pm Kuwait time. There is no need to refresh as it will be done automatically, so just sit back and enjoy.

Ecamm Network is devising a way to stream video from the camera at 30fps to the Mac of your choice over WiFi. Even better, it can be hooked it up with Bonjour, so the Mac just sees it as a camera without any configuration needed. The download isn’t available yet, but Ecamm is teasing that they just might be willing to demo it at their Macworld booth this week.

Source : Engadget

Rumors are flying just a bit before Macworld and sites are speculating on the release of a Macbook Air. Specs range from WiMax to Induction Charging and New Bluetooth standard. We will know in tomorrow hopefully whats is in store for us. Mean while here is a picture to get your taste buds going!

Source:9to5mac.com