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There is ferment in the market for memories SSD, the forms of data storage solid state that already equipped all iPods (except Classic), iPhone and the MacBook Air. Toshiba, Apple’s historical supplier, announced new modules from 32Gb, consisting of 8 from 4Gb chips that communicate with each other by a new type of connection to high-efficiency: prices are still high (30% more than the current models) But the high volumes of Apple could quickly get quotes.

Micron, another well-known producer of semiconductors, is more oriented toward hard drives are based on solid memories: the past days is the announcement of discs NAND SLC performance really high. We talk about speed in 250Mb/sec, both in reading and in writing, cuts between 16Gb and 128Gb. As in the previous case, here too the greater obstacle is the price: discs with solid technology SLC cost over 50% more models with technology MLC, as the disc which already equips the MacBook Air.

The NAND technology, which now all see as the future of, is still very young and its evolution in constant acceleration: in many will see yet another application of the famous Moore’s Law, or at least his daughter.

Continue the cycle of software updates dedicated to printer drivers and this time it is up to Lexmark,. The update has a “weight” of 71 MB and is available at Software Update only if the printer is attached and turned on, otherwise you can download it manually on the page dedicated site Support Apple.

As always, the update is strongly recommended for all users. The system requirements are Mac OS X 10.5.3 and later.

3G iPhone could colorarsi red in the coming months. This is the news that comes from iPhone Savior that would be near the launch of new color iPhone. The new model would be linked to successful marketing Product (RED), which gives a percentage of profits to combat HIV in Africa. I remember that Apple has already participated in the Product (RED) offering a ’special edition of’ iPod Nano and ‘iPod Shuffle and issuing a special iTunes Gift Card.

Before the omnipresent rumor, then we also make Apple ads sibillini, the fact is that the Tablet Mac continues to master it by, among indiscretions on the apple. Yet, according to what was stated by Macdailynews, the MacBook Touch arrive very soon, maybe even October. The description reads:

Think of the screen the MacBook, perhaps a smaller wire, covered with glass style iPhone but with a Multi-Touch advanced library gesture, Mac OS X complete. Probably with technology Haptic of Immersion. SuperDrive-type slot-in accelerometer, GPS. Very expensive to produce initially but sold at a low price that will reduce margins. […] Compatible with App Store, but able to operate the standard applications for the Mac. Due to October, more.

It ‘obvious that when this is a just a rumor, but its description blends perfectly with what was reported by Gizmodo that Quanta would be working on a Multi-Touch product for Apple. If we add to this the statements made during the presentation on the results fiscal Q3-2008, would almost say that yes, perhaps there this time we have.

Here’s the TV commercial produced by Tim for the promotion of iPhone 3G that, for some days, was “sighted” on our networks. Features spot-style Apple: voice narrating, white background and soft music, all are displayed while the main functions dell’iPhone.

Since the spot Spanish iPhone 3G Movistar follows fully to Tim (and Vodafone), it can be assumed that it was a single structure choice spot for all countries in which it was launched 3G iPhone. Even Vodafone has launched its spot which is identical to that of Tim, except for the logo final. After skipping the video spot Vodafone.

At the presentation of the results fiscal Q3-2008, Apple has suggested that introduce a new product in the near term. During the conference (available as audio webcast), Steve Jobs announced that in the coming months will be issued

innovative products based on technologies and innovations that can not be divulged

Behind this statement sibillina could hide any surprise. Whether the time of both desired Tablet Mac?

In another point of the presentation Peter Oppenheimer also spoke of a transition of existing products during Q4. Coming then the announced updates for the line laptop and iPod.

Like every year of this period, Apple announced the official date of the conference on its fiscal performance relative to the third quarter of 2008.

The conference will take place next Monday July 21 at 2 pm PDT (23 from us in Italy). Apple will offer coverage of streaming audio directly from this link.

To take advantage of direct requires a copy of QuickTime 6 or 7. For those who have not had, you can download for free from this page.

Filed the launch of 3G iPhone, Cupertino not remain with its hands and, according to the indiscretions circulating in these hours, starebbero preparing to give a substantial cooled to the historical family jewels, namely the range of laptops.

By the end of the summer, in fact, expects the restyling of all models, albeit with a new variable rate for each of the 3, depending on the age of the project.

Vediamoli then one by one, to clarify what we expect.

Some figures seem to confirm that the next version of firmware for iPhone - 2.0.1 - has already reached an advanced stage of development.

Scartabellando patiently between the server log, in fact, BoyGeniusReport would have discovered references to an iPhone with firmware 2.0.1, instead of 2.0 normally installed in the new phones or obtainable through the updates of iTunes.

The phones connected, moreover, would be divided into two sub-categories: models 2.5 G tagged version 5B101, and those 3G, reported as 5B103. It is also significant to stress that the devices fitted with the 2.0.1 have made their appearance long before the issuance of 2.0 and that traffic has been generated from only two places in the world, San Francisco - not far from Cupertino - and Atlanta, where is located the headquarters of AT & T Mobility.

In short, it seems that a new update is at the gates…

They are called Breno Macmasi and Paulo Stool, owners Desbloqueiobr, and apparently are the first in the world to have unblocked l iPhone 3G.

A few days from the marketing, the new jewel of Apple now seems less invincible: the method similar to that of a turbo-sim, is to insert a small adapter between the original SIM and 3G iPhone which goes to emulate the network enabled (creating a copy of the code IMSI) when, in fact, the SIM is relative to another phone carrier.

No information on costs and availability of this adapter.