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Apple to move away from Intel chipsets, New Macbooks expected this September

Apple is likely to move away from Intel chipsets to various third party chipsets. That could be Nvidia, ATi or Via chipsets. But it will still continue to use Intel Processors and will have same 1066 Mhz FSB. For the end user it is unlikely to cause any change because most people don't bother chipsets as end user functionalities are almost same. 

Apple is likely to introduce Macbook , the new range of Macbooks at the end of september. The new Macbooks are likely to new casing, one similar to Macbook air. Also a new touch pad with multitouch gestures are likely. Also there are some rumours that Apple will also reduces Macbook prices to $999 range. Also an upgrade to specifications of iMacs are likely . The specifications of iMac range are not as competitve are PC counterparts. As Macbook and iMac have almost same specifications a iMac upgrade is very likely to happen. But the design is not likely to change . Remember Apple introduced new iMac only on last April. The new iMac is expected only next year.  

Save $200 with early registration for Professional Developers Conference (MSDN)

Now save $200 with an early registration to Professional Developers Conference (PDC 2008). The schedule is October 27-30, 2008 (Pre-Conference October 26, 2008) at Los Angeles Convention Center. You can register at Microsoft website or click here

iPhone 2.1 firmware to have better GPS, radio, copy-paste; to be released this September

These are various sources on the web saying that Apple is getting ready with the 2.1 updates of iPhone 3G firmware. Many sources reported that Apple has already submitted the beta version of the iPhone 3G 2.1 firmware to developers . It is reported to have many feature like turn by turn instructions for GPS, app for playing internet radio, copy-paste and many others. This update is expected by September. Apple is likely to introduce many other products like improved macbook, iPodtouch , iMac and some surprises this September. Meanwhile Apple is likely to introduce the iPhone 2.0.1 update soon addressing  bugs and other issues.  

Apple's Mac Tablet, Macbook Touch ?

This is another rumour. There are speculations that Apple is ready with touch screen Macbook Tablet possibly called Macbook Touch. Imagine a grown iPhone that can be used like a touch screen computer, that can play media, has 3G,Bluetooth and can be conventiently used for E-book reading. Imagine editing photos with the your fingers, sorting etc. All these can be reality with this multitouch device. Microsoft may have Microsoft Surface but Apple already has it on a handheld device, iPhone.

Share Apps between iPhones

I found a way to share Apps between iPhones Ofcourse legally , Here is the link

Apple pulls out Aurora Feint, a game from Appstore due to privacy concerns

Apple pulled out Aurora Fein, a game from Appstore due to user privacy concerns. The game creates a copy of user contact and stores it locally. It is reported that the game uses this data while the user connects to the game community. The developers are giving detailed explanations , but many users consider it as first iPhone Spyware. Meanwhile new version is under developement and expects to come with many bug fixes. 

iPhone Red Coming Soon ??

Rumours are floating in the net that Apple is planning to release iPhone Red soon.  The new red iPhone is expected during the holiday season. It also comes with a range or accessories ofcourse in red. Apple earlier released the red iPods. So iPhone could be the next move. A percentage of profit from the sales will be contributed for fight against AIDS, the same case when Apple released the red iPods.

Apple hints of lower prices for iPods and Macbooks

Apple Inc. hints of lower prices for iPods and Macbook series of computers. The price is likely to be revealed by the end of September. Usually Apple comes with a surprise every holiday season. A new product range is not expected with iPhone 3G just released. But rumours are that Macbook prices will be lowered to $999 bracket. Reports suggest that iPod sales increased once the shuffle price are lowered. The move hints that Apple is moving towards a value market while keeping premium prices. I expect more updates from sources soon... 

75% of Banking sites are vulnerable

Zdnet reports of a study caught attention of me. According to it 75% of banking sites are vulnerable to attacks. These are not due any major OS or Firewall flaws but due to very simple application flaws. For example flaws like placing secure logins in insecure pages, putting contact info in insecure pages, redirecting without user consent etc. This comes at a point where banks are spends a lot of money to prevent attacks like phishing. If user computer is installed with malware nothing more can be done unless these flaws are fixed. The link to full report is given at the end.

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Restarting blogging after a pause

Hi everyone, 

It has been quite some time since posted anything in this blog. I was taking a short break from blogging. As I now entered a new phase in my life it is time to re enter my world of blogging. My view of technology hasn't changed much and will continue to post interesting things as it catch my attention. Thanking you all

Apple boosts iPhone, iPod Touch capacity

Apple boosts the capacity of iPhone to 16 GB. It retails for $499. The 8 GB version costs $399. Apple upgraded the iPod touch to 32 GB. It costs $399 for 32 GB and $299 for 16 GB versions. The new version is available through online stores and apple stores.