According to reports Digitimes, known tested Asian always well informed on these issues, Apple is preparing to conclude the transition of its range of portable towards the backlight LED.
As you will recall, Apple has begun to replace traditional halogen lamps with the new generation of screens some time ago (the MacBook Pro 15 “was the first), with a twofold purpose: first technology LED allows for considerable savings energy, increasing autonomy; other hand these new screens have an environmental impact significantly lower, being free of hazardous materials and pollutants such as mercury.

Among other benefits must also remember the less dispersion of heat compared to halogen technology and, very important factor for professional graphics, complete control over the temperature of white, easily adjustable parameter in LED displays.

Currently, LED technology is used by Apple for the already mentioned MacBook Pro 15 “and the MacBook Air. For the MacBook Pro 17 “ is possible segliere” LEDs “between the options build-to-order.
By next year, presumably then with the next generation of portable Cupertino, will not only be completely eliminated halogen technology, but all laptops with the apple will be equipped with a new generation of LED lamps, more efficient and reliable produced by Kenmos Technology: MacBooks will be the last to benefit, and respect for the natural life cycle, both for a mere reason of costs.

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The FCC - the government agency that certifies U.S. and authorizes devices that make use of radio waves - has recently given the green light to market a card produced by Intel that could cope with WiFi and WiMax, called 5350 WiFi / WiMAX combo.

The file in question has a pinout physically compatible with the slots in the MacBook and MacBook Pro, currently used with traditional Airport cards. However, it is unlikely that at present can run on these configurations. First, because currently there are no drivers for Mac, but only for Windows; second, because the antenna integrated WiFi may be unsuitable for that purpose.

In any event, given the close relationship between Apple and Intel nothing that soon we will see implemented this technology on Mac rumor and want to September already introduced products are compatible with WiMAX.

At that point, ironically, lacking only one thing: the network coverage.

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If Italy Vodafone and Tim are preparing the arrival of ‘iPhone 3G, in the U.S. AT & T is not less, with articulated plans for network development and an unusual restriction on sales.

Until further notice, in fact, in stores AT & T can buy one iPhone per person instead of the first three awards and, of course, the purchase should strictly be regularized by credit card. This is probably justified with the intention of the operator to maintain a stock of phones until the actual launch of the new model.

Much more interesting instead the announcement that AT & T has plan to develop an extensive network with 3G speeds up to 20 megabits per second by 2009, certainly to prepare the network iPhone but also to the whole new set of devices that will be, including the Blackberry 9000.

Maybe AT & T has learned that instead of banning the “unblocking” of devices that are used with other operators, it would be more fruitful to give customers a reason to stay. And the development of the network certainly goes in this direction.

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Apple these days is committed to enforcing its own reasons against SUISA, the equivalent of oltralpe of our SIAE, which so far has imposed what constitutes, in our own house, the well known and controversial fair compensation.

The Swiss legislation would affect, in practice, all devices musical based on solid-state memories sold on Swiss soil. The contribution would then be required will vary depending on the capacity of the object in question.

A Cupertino would like to put an end to the issue, given that the scenario increases the price of iPods would certificate on values from 42 to 153 Swiss francs (between 25 and 90 €). Apple has made it known that he never downloaded these costs on their customers. However, the Mela is trying to be exempt from this duty, at least on sales completed on the online store.
The strategy of Cupertino is to understand the Swiss authorities that the products of the store are purchased, in fact, in Ireland and, from there, transported in the homes of their customers.

By ‘introduction of iPhone on Swiss territory, in Cupertino are probably concerned that the smartphone is classified as a player and, as such, end up having to load annoying extras.

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Unlike the other phones, in fact, iPhone is also an iPod and as such inevitably ends up being synchronized very often. It ‘easy to take advantage of these frangenti to wrest some photos to the device and put it online, perhaps with the help of applications such as the excellent MegaPhone.

But there is another part of truth, perhaps even more substantial. Thanks to software as unofficial Installer.app you can install excellent native applications - for most free - able to run automatically upload to Flickr directly from your iPhone, exploiting the connection to the Internet. Thus, it is false to say that a not inconsiderable part of the primacy of iPhone on that platform comes precisely from its enormous potential and this despite the not-art technological equipment.

Oggettivamente, the camera is only 2 Megapixel - against 5 Megapixel Nokia N95 hour scalzato in second place - and suffers a little ‘in low light conditions. But perhaps Apple is right: at least for a slice of audience, the experience of use as a whole is infinitely more important than a list of numbers and technical specifications set out on paper.

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The news of has already been given, but I wanted to stress the fact that is finally available version of Java 1.6, and all software developers will certainly be pleased to this news because until yesterday their life was slightly more difficult . This update brings then Java 1.5 to 1.6 and Apple stresses that it will not be replaced the previous version.

Being back with the version of Java was, in my view, serious enough for developers, many were the compatibility problems, especially for programs with graphical user interface developed for example with NetBeans (one of development environments for Java ). There were in fact recognized some constructs needed to implement skeletal graph of the programme.

The main issue of this failure to update is due to the fact that Apple is to release versions of Java for Mac OS, but for Linux and Windows this job is done directly from Sun. I believe that many of those who use Macs and programming in Java were forced to resolve this problem by switching to Windows or Linux if only to make some program; now finally can stay calm and stay on your beautiful operating system feather in Cupertino and have no thoughts .

I stress, and this is very important, that the update to Java 1.6 is only for Mac Os 10.5.2 and later and can not be installed on PowerPC architecture, but only on Intel.

You can download it from the site of Apple or by using the functions of the operating system upgrade.

See also Macbook article

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iLounge reports various indiscretions reached by the producers of accessories, which were received by Apple specifications of the new iPhone in order to prepare their products for launch date.
The new version of iPhone should not depart very, shapes and sizes, from the current one: in fact the choice of a design “full-screen” does not leave too much room for imagination. But is the back of the device which might restrict surprises: as filtered, Apple should abandon the metal case (more as a matter of weight and costs) and replace it with plastic quality, more-painting the houses could see a resounding reversing part of Jony Ive and members: the return to white, once dominant theme in the production chromatic Apple, then gradually abandoned so as to be represented, to date, from a single product list. In addition to white, should be available colouring black and perhaps a special version red Product (RED).
On the front of the device was noticed what is called a “sensor”, in all likelihood this is the room for making video.

It must be stressed that such rumors is not a novelty: when he launched “Made for iPod“, the certification program of accessories for the media player, Apple had to apply exceptions to its traditional secrecy. Many customers, in fact, pay fior di own money to get the opportunity to be in pole position, when a new device comes out with their specific accessories. This does not mean, however, that paranoia has abandoned Cupertino: it seems that there is the habit of “season” product data sheets sent to partner with special fantasy, different for each client: in this way, if you were to filter news, Apple know immediately identify the source.

In light of this, we can judge these indiscretions largely true, with just a detail likely to change.

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The nub of the issue stems from the fact that these importers buy iPod through direct import from the States, for a price quantifiable, once arrived in the country of His Majesty, in about 15 pounds less.
In this way distributors who work with 11 players under indictment, may alter the price of the final product, creating price fluctuations in the market unauthorized and contrary to agreements negotiated on distribution channels and profit margins at their reserved.

The action against Apple this type of practice is in fact even extended to final distribution. It ‘been requested for this to 11 major importers to disclose the data of all those who have purchase and resale of the iPod with them.

The whole affair could lead to compensation for damage resulting from violations of trade agreements.

The source reports that, for now, Apple has not announced how it intends to actually act against companies under close observation. Follow the developments.

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The batteries for laptops are a delicate and important element in the life of the product. Their quality and durability is a crucial aspect in choosing a laptop. Last year, many producers had to withdraw countless batteries because of a lack of production by Sony (one of the largest suppliers).

Apple has recently started a replacement program for the model A1175 and parcels to be replaced are those whose part number ends with U7SA, U7SB or U7SC. These batteries concern the MacBook Pro sold during the period February / March 2006 (the first Intel models).

The withdrawal affects both the batteries supplied with portable both those purchased later. The replacement is free for all and will not need the guarantee. Apple has acknowledged a flaw in the performance and the replacement does not involve burdens on users. To have right just fill out the form below.

Unlike branded Sony batteries, these batteries are not dangerous and can be used safely. The problem concerns performance is not enough. Even in the past Apple has made similar withdrawals.

The replacement is recommended to all those who re-enter the parameters set by Apple and verified by completing the form. In any case get a new battery with more cycles of use.

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