WWDC 2010 predictions

Category : News, Thoughts

Few Hours separates us from the big event (WWDC10) , and rumors are flying all over cyber space about what Steve & Apple are going to announce, we’ve captured some and would like to share them with you:

Mac Generation reports that Safari 5 and Mac OS X 10.6.4 will be announced at WWDC. According to the published release notes for Safari 5, the update will include:

- Safari Reader: view articles on the web on a single, clutter-free page
- Improved performance. 25% faster Javascript, Better caching and DNS pre-fetching
- Bing Search Option
- Improved HTML 5 support
- Safari Developer Tools
- Smart Address field
- Tab settings
- Hardware acceleration for Windows

- iPhone OS 4 & iPhone 4G ?

It’s guaranteed that Jobs will spend a good portion of the keynote talking about the upcoming iPhone OS 4. New iPhone SDK developer seeds have been regularly released every two weeks until this past week, indicating that Apple is likely saving up the most recent changes for WWDC. We’re not yet sure when the final version will be released to customers.

Also, Apple might finally release it expected iPhone 4G that caused a huge attention when a prototype was “supposedly” lost from an apple employee two months back, The device is said to be much faster that its predecessor and would allow video chatting (iChat) with dual cameras and flash!!

Cloud-Based iTunes / MobileMe

While some observers have speculated about a possible launch of a cloud-based iTunes service at WWDC, industry sources suggest such a service isn’t imminent. Steve Jobs did reveal earlier this week, however, that Apple has been working on some sort of wireless syncing for the iPhone.

One unconfirmed rumor has also suggested that Apple may begin offering a free version of MobileMe as part of a cloud-based initiative.

- Mac Pro / 27″ Display

Apple’s Mac Pro line is overdue for updates. The last revision for the Mac Pro was in March 2009. Intel has already introduced new processors that would be suitable for the Mac Pro, though volume shipments of the 6-core Xeon chips were delayed until June. We’ve also heard whispers that Apple could be readying the new Mac Pros very soon.

A report from earlier this year also indicated that Apple was prepping a new 27″ LED Cinema Display for launch “by June”. The display is said to utilize the same panel used in the 27″ iMac and closely resemble the 24″ LED Cinema Display that launched in late 2008.

- Apple TV

A recent rumor reported that Apple was working on a completely revamped Apple TV. While streaming content will be the focus of the device, users will also have the option of pairing the new Apple TV with a Time Capsule for external local storage.

The new device is said to be based directly on iPhone OS 4. If true, WWDC might be a natural venue to introduce the device, although the report indicated that we should not expect an announcement there as Apple seeks to keep attention focused primarily on the iPhone.

More predictions to come, Got any?!? please don’t hesitate to share them with us, post your comments…..

Did you Pre-Oder Your iPad yet?

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So! Apple have announced that they are starting to accept Pre-Orders for their highly anticipated device “iPad” which will be available everywhere starting April 3rd, We would want to know if you have Jumped in and reserved yours!? let us know by submitting your vote :

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iTunes Cards anyone?!

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We’ve noticed lately some high demand on getting iTunes credit by purchasing iTunes gift cards, most people fall victim to fraud sites that claim selling iTunes credit codes , some got their iTunes account canceled by apple when they’ve used the codes they’ve purchased from such sites.

We’ve decided to provide a “legit” iTunes Store credit codes for sale, but we’ve wanted see if our visitors are really interested in getting them, so if you want us to provide such service, please cast your vote below:

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Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year 2010


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Apple Responds to Microsoft’s “PC Ads”

Category : Humor, News, Thoughts

Microsoft been releaseing several TV ads bashing the Mac and claiming that it’s way overpriced and that PC’s can do more for less.  What they did is that they’ve let people choose their next computer spec and set the price and if they find it they get to keep it, and intentially letting them feature the mac as beeing cool but way overpriced for what it can do.

Whatch their ads here :

As you can see The ads specifically target Apple’s Macs as having a higher cost than PCs. Hesseldahl rehashes the usual arguments on cost, but also gets a rare comment from Apple’s PR department on the new ads. Apple’s Bill Evans said of the ads:

“A PC is no bargain when it doesn’t do what you want …. The one thing that both Apple and Microsoft can agree on is that everyone thinks the Mac is cool. With its great designs and advanced software, nothing matches it at any price.”

Some Apple Fans created this parody of Mircorsoft ad which we find to be quite funny :-)

Sources: Youtube , MacRumors

iPhone Humor :-)

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Thought That it was funny :-)

Macworld 2009 Rumor Roundup

Category : Events, News, Thoughts

Each year, before every Macworld, rumors start to fly here, there and everywhere, all about what apple would bring out, new devices, software and all that hype we mac geeks drool for. we’ve managed to summer them in this post.

New iMac and Mac Mini – NVIDIA Based

While there has been talk about these updates for months, the most convincing evidence actually came from Apple themselves. The latest versions of Mac OS X were found to include references to NVIDIA-based iMacs and Mac minis. The NVIDIA chipsets were just introduced into Apple’s notebook line and promise faster graphics hardware for these new models.

17″ MacBook Pro – Fixed Battery

New reports released in the past few days have revealed that Apple will be releasing the new 17″ MacBook Pro as early as Macworld. Aside from adopting the NVIDIA chipset and aluminum unibody design, the most notable change that was first reported by 9to5Mac is the elimination of a removable battery. Instead, Apple is said to have chosen a slimmer but longer-lasting battery that is not replaceable, as in the MacBook Air.

iLife ’09. iWork ’09 – The Cloud

9to5Mac indicate that Apple is going to make a major effort to turn portions of their iLife and iWork products into Internet services. This would allow some or all of iWork and iMovie to be accessed from your web browser and possibly your iPhone. Critics of the move, however, point to the problematic launch of Apple’s MobileMe web-services.

iPhone and iPhone Nano

We’ve reported earlier about it and also posted photos of cases after both XSKN and Vajacases posted teasers and case designs on their sites about a new iPhone Nano. This fact by itself may not have generated so much interest, but both sites also provided links and photos to iPhone 3G cases in May before its release.

Cinema Displays / Mac Pros / Home Media Server

Despite an early rumor that we might see new LED Cinema displays at Macworld 2009, there has been no other confirmation. While it seems obvious that Apple will be moving towards LED across all their displays, no one seems to have heard if Tuesday will be the day. Desktop customers may have to wait a little longer. Mac Pro-suitable processors will be released in the first quarter of 2009 but may not be available in time for a Tuesday release.

Snow Leopard

Probably the most anticipated rumor of all, everyone is waiting for Phil Schiller to take the stage and show the new features of the next Mac OSX release (Code Name Snow Leopard) .

Though some other rumors are all other the net and mac sites, but only time would tell which would come true. We’ll all know what apple has up it’s sleeves tomorrow.

Join us for a Live coverage of the event Jan 6th @8PM (Kuwait Time).

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Apple NoteBook Event Coverage

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In a couple of hours, Apple will be holding its NoteBook event which they will “Hopefully” reveal the new set of notebooks, rumors are flying here and there about looks and features of the upcoming MacBooks/Pro’s that Steve will announce to the world. 

 So hang on tight and stay tuned to Q8mug.com where we will bring the latest updates and announcement as they’re out. 

Some Thoughts

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Hello,
As you all have noticed we have been very slow in our posts and updates. The reason being is the fact that both of us were busy or away on vacation. Time is very hard to find these day since we are both busy at work. I am asking if anyone is interested in helping us out to send us an email with your name and ideas. Also, several people from all over the GCC suggested that the site be converted in Arabic. I, for one, have a hard time doing that since I can’t put together a decent sentence. If you would like to see that happen and you are willing to contribute also please send us an email. Other issues include an Arabic podcast and guides. I look forward to here from you and listen to what you have to say. Please post your comments here or on the forum.
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