http://www.apple.com/uk/hotnews/ Hot News provided by Apple. en-gb Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. webmaster@euro.apple.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:19:55 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:19:55 GMT Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://store.apple.com/uk-business/browse/events/meet_the_expert/business/virtual_aviation/register?pid=a0303001 Registration is now open for Apple’s latest Meet the Expert event on December 2nd – an exclusive web seminar and interactive Q&A session with James Stevenson of Virtual Aviation. Learning to fly a jet is a serious business, but it can also be a lot of fun too. Virtual Aviation caters for both tastes by providing unforgettable simulator flights for thrill seekers and professional pilots alike. Find out how Mac, iPhone, and a couple of £10 million flight simulators helped Stevenson’s business soar to new heights. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:59:07 GMT http://www.itunes.com/apps/ShazamEncore Loving that tune? Shazam Encore gives you instant satisfaction when you want to know the song that is playing; simply point your iPhone or iPod touch towards the music to learn more about the artist. Once identified, you can buy the song immediately from iTunes, or you can simply share your discovery with your family and friends. This premium version of Shazam - with a new design, layout and speed improvements - has many additional features and unlimited tagging. Start your musical journey now. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:40:25 GMT http://www.facebook.com/iTunesUK?v=app_10531514314 What’s your favourite album and song of 2009? iTunes editors have their opinions, and winners will be announced at the end of the year, but what do you think? Login to Facebook and click to pick your favourite from the nominated 20 best-selling albums and songs, including Kings Of Leon, Kasabian, Black Eyed Peas, La Roux and more. The most popular picks from Facebook fans will be named iTunes People’s Choice album and song of the year. Voting is open now and closes at 5pm (GMT) on December 1st. Winners will be announced early December. Please note, in order to vote you must be a fan of the iTunes Page. Plus, you can only vote once in each category. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/business/profiles/muzyq/ The Muziekmakers Centrum muzyQ in Amsterdam is more than a rehearsal space; it’s a state-of-the-art building with offices, recording studios, post-production facilities, conference rooms, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and even a musical instruments store. But most significantly, the entire operation was built with Apple technology to create a rock-solid infrastructure. According to Robin Lemmers, muzyQ’s co-founder, co-owner and general manager, “the integration of Apple hardware and software provides us all with a secure and powerful environment to work in – staff and visitors alike”. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:17:18 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/buy/ Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G with Orange pay as you go. Orange pay as you go customers can now enjoy all the great features of iPhone without a monthly contract. Get unlimited Wi-Fi and free 3G data browsing for 12 months, over the biggest 3G network in the UK - covering 93% of the population. Find iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G with Orange pay as you go on the Apple Online Store and in your nearest Apple Retail Store. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:54:59 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/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 11:53:05 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 11:44:46 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/ Hollywood actor Eric Bana, star of films Black Hawk Down, Munich and Time Traveler’s Wife, now makes his directorial debut with Love the Beast, a documentary about his 25-year love affair with his Ford GT Falcon Coupe. Visit the Apple Store, Regent Street in London on November 10th at 6:30pm to hear Bana talk about making the film, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Please note that seats are limited; customers are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Love the Beast is on limited release from November 13th, check listings at findanyfilm.com. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:45:23 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 11:45:15 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 more 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 11:07:23 GMT http://www.apple.com/uk/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 £949, 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/uk/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 £55. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:01 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/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 £799. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/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 12:23:50 BST http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=318926433&mt=8 Cooking great meals with your iPhone and iPod touch has never been so easy. Jamie Oliver’s 20 Minute Meals includes fifty mouth-watering recipes with stunning full-screen photography, and you can dive into a unique step-through mode that takes you effortlessly through each dish. And whenever you’re away from the kitchen, grab a moment to brush up on your knife skills, or learn how to cook the perfect steak, with over an hour and a half of beautifully shot video. The simple to use shopping list lets you view recipe ingredients by supermarket aisle, add your own ingredients, and even share your list with a friend. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:49:38 BST http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=335381950&id=1 For two special weeks each year, the world’s most highly anticipated films – from blockbusters to arthouse gems – screen in cinemas across the capital as part of the The Times BFI London Film Festival. The highest profile screenings are featured during the Opening and Closing Night Galas, so iTunes has collected some of the best from the festival’s prestigious 53-year history, including 2008’s opener Frost/Nixon and closer Slumdog Millionaire. Visit the official site for information on booking a seat for this year’s hottest tickets, or kick back with a bucket of popcorn and enjoy these cinematic delights from the comfort of your sofa. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:31:23 BST http://www.apple.com/uk/software/pro/series/ The latest releases of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server and Logic Studio contain powerful new features that make video production and music creation easier and more intuitive than ever. Join us for a Pro Studio Series event in Manchester on November 24th to learn powerful techniques and experience these new products in action. The event is free to attend but spaces are limited, so register now to avoid disappointment. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:48 BST http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article6869552.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 In a special report in The Times, Richard Woods writes about the emerging phenomenon of “self-learners” using their initiative to create a “University of Online”. Since posting their lectures and other academic works to iTunes U, Oxford University has seen over a million downloads by students and non-students alike. “Podcasts that were scattered on the university’s departmental sites are now on iTunes”, says Carolyne Culver, head of strategic communications at the university. “We are getting many more downloads”. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:28:22 BST http://www.canon.co.uk/prophotosolutions/ Canon Pro Photo Solutions is an unmissable event targeted specifically at professional photographers that offers advice from industry experts, hands on demonstrations, and informative seminars and portfolio reviews. Designed by Canon to demonstrate the total workflow process from input through to output, the show will feature a number of specifically chosen partners, including Apple Solution Experts delivering seminars and free hands-on training sessions on Aperture and the new Final Cut Studio. This event takes place on October 27th and 28th at the Business Design Centre in London. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:25:46 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 09:27:34 BST