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Apple’s update spree continues with Boot Camp 1.4, which brings Apple Remote pairing, backlit keyboard support for the MB Pro, updated graphics drivers and assorted other small fixes to the Windows table. [Apple] https://gizmodo.com/apple-software-updates-imac-already-287513

Apple iMac Destroyed (*Sniff*)

From the land of seppuku and movies like Ichi the Killer comes the destruction of this not yet 2 day old iMac. The beautiful 20-incher gets gutted, face first, and by the end, we know something new: The LCD is made by LG Philips, specifically a LM201WE3. Was it worth it, fellas? I suppose, for…

Latent and Dashboard-ish iPhone Icon Discovered

Whoa, cool. I just verified that this unused Dashboard-ish “Widget” Icon is indeed inside the iPhone, using iFuntastic‘s file browser. That’s actually the image. Look for yourself by searching this path:/System/Library/CoresServices/SpringBoard.app/widget.png. Cool, huh? Evidence of widgets on the Apple phone. [iPhoneology] https://gizmodo.com/ifuntastic-2-5-has-an-iphone-file-browser-286604

Haptic Phone Design Has Physical Buttons Occasionally

The iPhone may have a dynamic UI that changes to suit whatever program’s currently running, but it doesn’t physically change. This All in One haptics phone designed by Lukas Koh does (on paper), and creates raised buttons depending on what mode you’re currently in. Example: phone mode has the dial pad, and text entry mode…

Apple Software-Updates iMac Already

If you thought Windows PCs were the only ones that get software updates really fast, our new aluminum iMac just got a notice to update an iMac-only software update that fixes “bugs” as soon as we hooked it up to the net. [More impressions] https://gizmodo.com/new-imac-impressions-and-full-hands-on-287508

New iMac Impressions and Full Hands-On

You’ve seen our hardware video and gallery (below again for your viewing pleasure) and know all about the New iMac’s specs. I guess it’s time to take an extended look at it, and I might as well turn on the Justin.tv lifecam [UPDATE: Done with the Lifecam]. I also just got back from Cupertino where…

Lightning Round: Newertech MacBook/MacBook Pro Battery Charger

The Gadget: Newertech’s MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery Charging Station, which let you charge and condition laptop batteries without having to swap out the one in your laptop. The Verdict: Great build quality, fast charging, and overall convenience makes the price a non-factor when you need to charge multiple batteries simultaneously. The Catch: It actually…

Our iMac Arrives, Walkthrough On The Way

Look at what Apple sent us. We got the new iMac (complete with ultra-thin keyboard), iLife ’08, iWork ’08 and a Panasonic HDC-SD1 camcorder for testing out the revamped iMovie. If there are questions about these new products you want addressed, leave a comment below and we’ll get to it in our walkthrough.

Apple’s posted a 30-day iWork ’08 trial for you to fiddle with if you’re not sure whether or not it’s worth your $79 yet. [Apple]

Apple iMac, iLife, iWork Questions? Ask Us!

If any of you have any questions about the new iMacs, the new keyboards or the iLife and iWork software suites, let us know and we’ll ask Apple for you. Either email the questions to us in tips@giz, or post a comment below. We’ll get back with the answers later today.

In case our coverage of yesterday’s “Apple Special Event” just wasn’t enough to satisfy your Mac lust, Apple’s posted a streaming video of yesterday’s event in its entirety, minus the Q&A at the end. It’s just like being there, but without the choking sensation from all of the smug. [Apple]

Video of the New iMac, Keyboard, and iLife’s Best (Plus a Round Up)

Here’s a video I took in Cupertino today of the new Apple keyboards, iMacs, and what I consider the best features of iPhoto and iMovie: skimming and…skimming. As for the rest of the day, here are the highlights: •New, thinner iMacs, crafted from glass and aluminum like Mr. iPhoneface, with 20 and 24-inch screens. Awesome,…

Digitimes is predicting a video-playing flash iPod in September. Digitimes, being based in Taiwan, does have easy access to manufacturers, but their track record is mixed, as are all of ours. We’ll see soon enough. [Digitimes]

iPhones already have the “Send to Gallery” feature in the photo menu, but you need iLife 08 to take advantage of it, and you have to have a .mac account on your handset. [TUAW]

Apple adds Gigabit Ethernet to their Airport Extreme units, finally resolving one of the biggest gripes we’ve had with the router. [Apple]

Apple Rolls Out Redesigned iMovie 08

Steve Jobs announced an updated version of the video editing application iMovie to go along with iLife ’08. Calling it “a completely new way of editing video,” the Apple CEO called it “startlingly better.” Jobs says it’s designed to be able to put together a movie in 30 minutes. It has a completely new user…

New Apple iMac and Keyboard Gallery: Slim, Glass, Metal and Super Grope-Worthy [UPDATED]

Click to view[UPDATED: Many, many more photos]Here’s a gallery of the sleekest iMac ever, with its sightly retro but ultra-futuristic Star-Treklook. The new keyboard is not only as razor-cool as expected, but it also feels quite good as Jason has discovered in his hands-on. https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-with-the-slim-aluminum-apple-keyboards-286976

Hands-on With the Slim Aluminum Apple Keyboards

Click to viewWe just played with both the new Apple keyboards, both wired and wireless, and found them actually quite good. It’s no longer mushy, like the old models, but almost exactly like the keys on the MacBooks now. They have the same space between individual keys, and pretty much the same tactile feel when…

New iMac Commercial Features an iMac, Not Much Else

Here’s the new iMac commercial, which features some of the hottest slow-rotation action I’ve ever seen. It is pretty nice looking, I’ve got to admit.

Worst. Keynote. Ever! Shirt Still Available, Topical

Just so you guys know, the “Worst. Keynote. Ever!” shirt from WWDC is still available for purchase. I’m just saying, you know, if you think it’s pertinent… And hey, you dorks who bought one a few months ago finally have a reason to wear one again! You can thank Steve for that, at least. [Product…