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Apple updated the Apple Updater for Windows to version 2.1 and one of the most noticeable changes is the separation of “Software Updates” and “New Software” as you can see in the screenshot. This is a welcome change and hopefully people will read it before they click Install.

We finally got an interview with Steve Jobs regarding Apple in Saudi Arabia, enjoy.

To make room for the newer Macbook and Macbook Pro models, a clearance sale in all the Mac stores in Saudi Arabia on all Macbook and Macbook Pros, which is not bad considering the small performance difference between them and the newer models. Those offers are: Macbook Pro 15″ 2.2GHz, 2GB, 120GB: 6999SR from 7649SR Macbook Pro 15″ 2.4GHz, 2GB, ...

Apple fans in Hungary are hoping to convince Apple to open its own local offices and stores in Hungary with an open letter to Apple. Some of the main issues are iTunes store, Localization, Availability and Apple Hungary’s website. This is another inspiring site, we Saudi Apple users should be able to start something similar. Via MacObserver.

Here’s a quick guide on how to display Arabic names on your iTunes. It is done using a free tool called Unicode Rewriter. Unicode Rewriter is a Java tool which converts ID3 tags of MP3 files into Unicode. The reconverted MP3 files can be processed by iTunes and Rhythmbox. And this is another guide using another program ID3mod2. ID3Mod can ...

Thanks to Mohammad Milyani for posting his overview of Macintosh sellers in Jeddah. I have asked for his permission to translate his overview to English and post it here. The rest of the stores after the jump. Lingo Location: Khaldiah and Roshan Mall on king’s road. Pros: Brand new store that sells Apple products Friendly staff Cons: No Macintosh experience ...

Apple increased the capacity of the iPod Touch and the iPhone. Increasing the iPod Touch capacity to 32GB available for $499. The iPhone was increased to 16GB and is available for $499.

WiiPod, the Arabic site for Nintendo Wii and Apple iPod news, released a comparison chart comparing prices of Apple iPods in Saudi Arabia and their original prices in the United States. It is worth checking out and I hope to see more similar charts comparing other products we all like ;). Update: The iPod Touch prices are a temporary reduced ...

Duncan Davidson on his blog explains the full procedure of performing a full restore of your Mac OSX Leopard installation from Time Machine using Leopard’s Install disc.

The newly announced $20 software upgrade for the Apple iPod Touch is not available for Apple customers in Saudi Arabia.