Macenstein

New MacBooks/Pros on the 19th?

Pretty much every Tuesday since Macworld, the rumor community has wondered if this would be “THE” Tuesday, the one where we’ll finally see new MacBooks and MacBook Pros. Well, while it is a far cry from a smoking gun, there is now at least a little more evidence than usual that next Tuesday might be THE Tuesday. Switch To A Mac notes that Amazon, long-time Apple... Read More

Rumor: iPhone firmware 1.1.4 imminent?

[UPDATE: This apparently was a hoax.] Faithful Macenstein reader max found something interesting on Tiny Code‘s website, namely the first official mention of iPhone firmware 1.1.4: Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3. We can’t say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications... Read More

Multi-touch trackpads a simple software update for current Mac laptops?

[UPDATE: T3 seems to have removed their post, for whatever reason (see below in the comments)] T3 is reporting that the multi-touch trackpad featured in the MacBook Air, and presumably one of the new features in the soon-to-be-released MacBook Pros, is not hardware-based, but rather a simple software hack that could in theory be made available to current MacBook and MacBook Pro... Read More

FileMaker Server 9.0v3 release imminent, Leopard support in the cards

Well, it ain’t exactly a new iPod or MacBook Pro rumor or anything, but a little bird has alerted us that FileMaker will be releasing a FileMaker Server 9.0v3 updater next week that will finally provide Leopard compatibility for FileMaker Server 9. Other details are scarce, but according to our source, FileMaker Server 9.0v3 “provides some important fixes for Windows... Read More

Macenstein’s Macworld predictions: Pretty sure “Air”=Apple TV and something = “Blu-ray”

With just a few hours left before Macworld’s keynote, we figured we would throw our best “guesses” at the mysterious Stevenote, in the hopes of grabbing some small measure of “We told you so” satisfaction should these predictions prove true. Since somehow no one has been able to blow the lid off this year’s announcements, we’re able to let... Read More

Apple owns the MacBookAir domain… or do they?

Uh oh… MacDailyNews is reporting that Apple owns the rights to the MacBookAir domain. According to the site, MacBookAir.org, MacBookAir.us, MacBookAir.biz, and MacBookAir.info all show a 1 Infinite Loop address. MacBookAir.com and .net currently do not provide registration info, but odds are they too are registered to a certain Cupertino address. Or are they? Before we all... Read More

iTablet: Ramblings of a madman revisited

“remember my Mac Nano leak? Well, this patent shows that Apple HAS been researching docking technology -slash – turn a portable or tablet into a desktop methods. Maybe now I’ll get the respect I so richly deserve!” Such are the words of faithful Macenstein reader Doug who is referring to his November 30th e-mail to us in which he outlined Apple’s... Read More

Rumor: Blu-ray Apple TV at Macworld

Ok, let’s preface this (as always) by pointing to our less-than-stellar track record when it comes to uncovering any real dirt leading up to a Macworld… but on the odd chance lightning decides to strike once, we pass this little bit of info on to you, dear readers. Remember the Apple TV? No? Well, it is a hobby of Steve Jobs, and he runs Apple. You can look it up here.... Read More

Where’s Gear Live’s “cease and desist” letter?

Separating fact from fiction is often no easy task, and this is even more true when it comes to the Mac rumor community. In these days of Photoshop and affordable versions of previously “pro-only” effects software (such as Maya and Shake), picking out the real “leaked” photos and videos from from the fan creations is increasingly difficult. To date there... Read More

iPhone firmware 1.1.3 – Like a fine wine, the iPhone gets sweeter with time

Assuming the above Gear Live video of a beta version of the iPhone’s upcoming 1.1.3 firmware is legit (and it is looking pretty legit) then the iPhone is about to get a whole lot cooler (no easy feat). Multiple SMS address, (in-the-ballpark) GPS via Google Maps, Multiple springboards and dragable icons… you know, everything the iPhone should have had at launch. Looks... Read More