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Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 update for the following iPhones: iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. The update changes the formula used for calculating signal strength and displaying it in the bars, as they said 2 weeks ago. From the notes: “Improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display.” This update will not fix ...

Apple has released an update for the iPad. iPad 3.2.1 addresses the following issues: • Improved Wi-Fi connectivity • Fixed an issue that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF attachments in Mail • Addressed an issue that could cause video playback to freeze • Improved reliability of video-out when using iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter • Added ...

Apple has invited members of the press to an event that will be held this Friday in California. According to The Loop the event will focus on the iPhone 4: “Apple would only say that the press conference would be regarding the iPhone 4. No other information was available when I spoke with them tonight.” Some iPhone 4 users had ...

Apple has released the software development kit for iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.1 beta for the iPhone and iPod touch. It is available only for registered iPhone developers. iOS 4.1 beta is available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod touch 3rd and 2nd gen. Apple might release iOS 4.1 for the iPad at a later date. ...

According to MacRumors, Apple has acquired the web mapping company, Poly9. “In recent years, especially, Poly9 has given birth to programming interfaces (APIs) for several large clients such as Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo, MSNBC and NORAD. Poly9 based in part on the base maps of Google Earth, Google Maps, MapQuest, of Platial, Urban Mapping and many others to give birth to ...

MacFriendly has announced a new bundle of Mac softeware valued at $415. The bundle includes 12 applications and cost only $50. Applications included in the bundle (and their original prices) are: • LogoDesign Studio Pro $59.99 • CamCamX $59.00 • iPad to Mac Transfer $35.99 • Money $39.00 • Radio Gaga $29.99 • R10BatchMail $60.00 • Shimo $18.00 • SmartBackup ...

Apple has opened their second retail store in Pudong district (Shanghai, China). The store’s unique design is a cylindrical glass tower similar to the New York City fifth avenue glass cube. Here’s a video from the opening day: Apple Store Grand Opening, Shanghai, China from min Wei on Vimeo. Photos of the Pudong Apple Store on Apple’s site. Arabic version ...

Apple has published a KB article aimed at anyone who bought a Time Capsule and had issues with sudden shutdowns in the device. Time Capsule is Apple’s wireless access point and network drive. Some of the Time Capsule units sold between February and June 2008 might not work correctly. It includes units with the following serial number range: between XX807XXXXXX ...

Apple has released 4 ads that focus on FaceTime, the video chat service on iPhone 4. The ad titles are: Big News – Haircut – Smile – Meet Her. Big News Haircut Smile Meet Her Arabic version of this post on SaudiMac Arabic Edition. Please follow SaudiMac on Twitter and add SaudiMac on Facebook.

According to a reliable source both Mobily and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) will be official providers for Apple iPhone 4 in Saudi Arabia. The expected launch date for the iPhone 4 from STC is expected to be the second week of August 2010 during this year’s Ramadan. According to our source, Mobily has just renewed their deal with Apple and ...