http://www.apple.com/ie/hotnews/ Hot News provided by Apple. en-ie Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. webmaster@euro.apple.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:03 GMT Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:03 GMT Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/ie/iphone/apps-for-iphone/ Apple today announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the App Store, the largest applications store in the world. iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. App Store users have downloaded well over two billion apps, continuing to make it the world’s most popular applications store. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:56:04 GMT http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1933520_1933522_1933481,00.html Time magazine includes both the MacBook and iPod touch among their Best Travel Gadgets of 2009. Writer Peter Ha praises the new MacBook features like the stylish, durable unibody enclosure, efficient LED-backlit screen, built-in 7-hour battery, and consumer friendly glass trackpad. And reviewing the 32GB iPod touch, he concludes that its larger memory capacity, speedier processor, longer battery life, and useful Voice Control feature make it “perfect for long-haul flights or everyday commutes”. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:46:22 GMT http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320551309&mt=8 Keeping track of your household energy and water usage is a very sensible way to save money. This easy to use application allows you to track your household utility meters, with support for up to three separate single or dual rate tariffs per meter (e.g. day, night, etc). Once you start entering meter readings, your usage and costs are calculated, and usage is displayed via easy to visualise graphs. One of the “Top 10 iPhone apps to save you money”, as featured in The Sunday Times. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:50:33 GMT http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=336389936&id=25206&mt=8 Calling all football and soccer fans - iTunes are pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated App Store football area across all European stores. Whether you fancy yourself as the next superstar striker or prefer a managerial role from the dugout, and if you’re looking for great games, news and team apps, there’s something here for everyone. Stay close to all the action this season and beyond, only on your iPhone and iPod touch. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:04 GMT http://www.apple.com/ie/imac/ Apple today unveiled an all new iMac line featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminium enclosure. The new iMac line, starting at €1099, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz, and Core i5 and i7 quad-core processors for up to twice the performance. Every new iMac ships with a wireless keyboard and the all new wireless Magic Mouse, the world’s first mouse with Multi-Touch technology. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:02 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/magicmouse/ Today Apple introduced the new wireless Magic Mouse, the first mouse to use Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch technology. Pioneered on iPhone, iPod touch and Mac notebook trackpads, Multi-Touch allows customers to navigate using intuitive finger gestures. Instead of mechanical buttons, scroll wheels or scroll balls, the entire top of the Magic Mouse is a seamless Multi-Touch surface. Magic Mouse comes standard with the new iMac and will be available as a Mac accessory at just €69. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:01 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/macbook/ Apple today updated its popular MacBook with a new, durable polycarbonate unibody design featuring a brilliant LED-backlit display, a glass Multi-Touch trackpad and Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to seven hours of battery life. Inheriting technology and design features from the MacBook Pro line, the new MacBook is an ideal consumer notebook for students and new Mac users, and is available for €929. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/pr/library/2009/10/19results.html Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended September 26th, 2009. The Company posted revenue of $9.87 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.67 billion, or $1.82 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $7.9 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.14 billion, or $1.26 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. “We are thrilled to have sold more Macs and iPhones than in any previous quarter”. said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:28:56 BST http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=331397431&mt=8 The world’s biggest football franchise debuts on the iPhone and iPod touch, courtesy of EA Sports. Featuring real leagues, real teams and real players, you can manage the world’s best clubs and play for all the prestige and glory of the beautiful game. There’s also the exclusive “Be a Pro” mode, which allows you to create your own future superstar and track their career through to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Finally, you’re going to love the ease of being able to pick up and play – anytime, anywhere - including the ability to challenge your friends with the WiFi Multiplayer Mode. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:35:18 BST http://www.filemaker.com/ie/products/bento/ A groundbreaking new version of the popular personal database for the Mac, Bento 3 now integrates with iPhoto, allowing you to store more info about your photos and link them to contacts, projects, events and other information stored in Bento. The new Bento also offers multiuser sharing and new security options. “Think of Bento 3 as a powerful, easy way to bring together all of your key Mac information and photos”, says Ryan Rosenberg, Filemaker’s VP of Marketing and Services. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:21:02 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/pr/library/2009/09/28appstore.html Downloads from the world’s largest applications store have now surpassed the two billion marker, Apple is pleased to announce today. “The rate of App Store downloads continues to accelerate with users downloading a staggering two billion apps in just over a year, including more than half a billion apps this quarter alone”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “The App Store has reinvented what you can do with a mobile handheld device, and our users are clearly loving it”. There are now more than 85,000 apps available to the more than 50 million iPhone and iPod touch customers worldwide, and over 125,000 developers in Apple’s iPhone Developer Program. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:33 BST http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=331274613&mt=8 One of the most anticipated publications of the decade is now available on the App Store for your iPhone and iPod touch. Six years in the making, The Lost Symbol is Dan Brown’s extraordinary sequel to his internationally bestselling thrillers, Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code. Join Robert Langdon as he enters the shadowy, clandestine world of the Freemasons and attempts to solve the mystery behind a brutal kidnapping. Special app features include being able to add your own comments or questions to the text using the note functionality, as well as automatic bookmarking, which ensures you can start reading at any time from exactly where you left off. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:37:33 BST http://www.futuremusic.co.uk/page/futuremusic?entry=logic_studio_the_fm_review “Regardless of what type of music maker you are”, writes Chris Barker in Future Music magazine, ”there’s something for you in Logic Studio”. In a comprehensive review that spans several pages, the magazine reckons the new software will bring significant benefits to musicians and producers alike. “This update makes so many long-winded tasks super-fast and intuitive that you can just get on with making great music”, enthuses Barker. “As a tool-set for production, I don’t think any program betters Logic for that”. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:27:08 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/itunes/overview/ Apple is proud to release iTunes 9, the latest and greatest version of the popular software application for purchasing, managing and playing media. iTunes 9 is packed with innovative features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing. iTunes 9 makes it easier than ever to discover, purchase and enjoy your music, audiobooks, podcasts, and apps for iPhone and iPod touch from the revolutionary App Store. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:19:01 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/ipodnano/ The new iPod nano adds a video camera, mic and speaker to our most popular music player, allowing you to shoot video wherever you are, view it on your iPod nano, and use your computer to easily transfer your videos to YouTube. The new iPod nano — available today in an 8GB model for €139 and a 16GB model for €169 — features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-inch colour display, and gorgeous polished aluminium and glass enclosure in nine brilliant colours. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:17:30 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/ipodtouch/ The new iPod touch starts at just €189, giving you a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great gaming device, not to mention access to Apple’s revolutionary App Store with over 75,000 applications. iPod touch features Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in accelerometer and speaker in an amazingly thin metal design that slips easily into your pocket. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:15:18 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/ipodshuffle/ The world’s smallest iPod and the first music player to talk to you is now available in five great colours, starting at just €55. iPod shuffle’s intuitive controls are conveniently located on the headphone cord, letting you navigate and enjoy music without even looking. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:14:13 BST http://www.apple.com/ie/pro/profiles/telegraphlab/ The history of the Daily Telegraph dates back to more than 150 years. As one of the oldest newspapers in Britain, if not the entire world, it has charted a steady course through the chaotic tumult of news, culture and politics in the global arena. “And, until very recently, that’s all we were”, says William Lewis, Editor-in-Chief, “We were just a newspaper”. But in the last two and a half years, the Telegraph Media Group has undergone a series of radical changes, embracing the world wide web as a means of driving their news services into the 21st century. It’s a bright digital future, and Apple technology is very much at its core. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:01:54 BST http://www.fcpugnetwork.org Are you a creative professional? Would you like to network with the largest gathering of Final Cut Pro user groups and experts on the planet? The Second Annual Amsterdam FCPUG SuperMeet takes place on September 13th at The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. This event features a FCP Showcase with over 25 exhibitors, not to mention a world famous raffle with amazing prizes. Visit their site for further details and to purchase tickets. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:59:52 BST http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/6095181/Apple-Snow-Leopard-Hands-on-review.html According to the Daily Telegraph, Mac OS X Snow Leopard “lays down an impressive marker in terms of what is expected from a modern operating system”. Technology Editor Claudine Beaumont offers a glowing review that clearly explains the benefits of an upgrade. “Cosmetically, there’s little to distinguish Snow Leopard from Leopard”, she writes. “But having used the new OS for the last couple of weeks, I’ve certainly noticed that it’s more nimble than its predecessor. Apple has refined hundreds of the technologies that underpin the system, rewriting, recoding and refining to provide a noticeable speed bump”. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:46:15 BST