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Apple Mac and iPod News Archive 2006

Keep yourself informed about the world of Macintosh, the latest innovations in Mac hardware, software, technology and design from the past. This page features important milestones on Apple, Mac, Mac OS X, iPod and iTunes related news from 2006 including music and video.

The following headlines document the history of the Introduction to the Macintosh Survey news ticker and are listed chronologically by month.

See the history column on the right side for older news stories long ago.

Macintosh News 2006

December

8-Core Mac Pro and new displays rumored: 8-Core Mac Pro and new Cinema Displays slated for MWSF in January [29.12]

Analysis: After one month, no rush to adopt Vista: Microsoft Windows Vista still is not ready to replace XP [27.12]

2006: The year in Apple: From Intel-powered Macs to stock-option scandals [26.12]

10 Mac technology trends: Ten computer trends that will shape what you buy this year [21.12]

A glance back at Apple in '06, a look ahead to '07: Opinion: Want good risk management? Avoid Vista and get a Mac [20.12]

Security Update 2006-008: Apple ships QuickTime for Java, Quartz Composer security update [19.12]

Mac OS X key to Apple's consumer electronics strategy: OS X based operating system for embedded devices in development [19.12]

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 review: Popular open-source browser integrates a host of new features [15.12]

Adobe Photoshop CS3: Photoshop CS3 beta delivers finally native Intel performance and dozens of new features [14.12]

Performance comparison of most current CPUs: Benchmarks of recent AMD and Intel processors as well as a wide variety of Mac models [8.12]

Microsoft Office 2007 XML format not Mac friendly: Office 2007 for Windows saves documents in Mac incompatible format [5.12]

Ultra-portable 12-inch MacBook Pro?: Sources confirm plans for a smaller, ultra-thin 12" MacBook Pro [4.12]

Mac market share rises in November: Apple's Mac OS market share increases to 5.39%, up 31% year over year [1.12]

November

Apple attracts older customers: Nearly half of Mac owners are over 55 says 2006 Home PC Brand Profile Report [30.11]

Security Update 2006-007: Apple patches 22 security holes in Mac OS X [28.11]

17" widescreen display?: Report claims Apple readying new 17-inch standalone wide-screen LCD monitor [27.11]

Core 2 15" MacBook Pro | 13" MacBook reviews: Professional, consumer laptops get latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors [21.11]

AAPL close to US$88: Apple stock hits new 52-week high on iPhone speculation and strong iPod sales [21.11]

Notebook with AMD chip?: AMD-based Apple laptop in the works [16.11]

Mac Pro-bound quad-core chips introduced: Fast Intel Quad-Core Xeon 5300 and Core 2 Extreme microprocessors [14.11]

Vista's gradual rollout: Microsoft Windows Vista released to manufacturing [13.11]

Rosetta apps bolstered by latest Mac OS X update: Intel-based systems with OS X 10.4.8 run non-native applications faster [9.11]

Core 2 Duo MacBooks: Faster processors, more memory and storage [8.11]

iPod helps HIV/AIDS fight: 8GB (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano available [3.11]

October

Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta: USB modem now works, improved WiFi, trackpad & mouse enhancements [31.10]

8-Core Mac in November: Apple to introduce Mac Pro using dual quad-core Xeon (Clovertown) chips from Intel [26.10]

Apple didn't need NeXT: Steve Wozniak doesn't believe that Apple should have bought NeXT [25.10]

Mozilla Firefox 2 debuts: Firefox 2.0 for Mac OS X officially available [24.10]

Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros: MacBook Pros get speed bump, double the RAM, higher capacity hard drive, FireWire 800 port [24.10]

Mac market share rises: Apple set for massive market gains say analysts [20.10]

Battery choices wanted: Laptop makers looking for battery alternatives after massive recall [18.10]

Will Leopard get buried by Windows Vista buzz?: Opinion: Will the media follow Microsoft's line when Vista ships? [18.10]

Microsoft delays Office 2007: Microsoft Office 2007 for Mac won't ship until the second half of 2007 [10.10]

Healthy computing guide: Simple and ergonomics strategies for staying pain-free while on the job [9.10]

Adobe CS 3.0 in Q1 2007: Adobe Creative Suite 3 with Photoshop and Illustrator due in first quarter of 2007 [9.10]

Safari 3 is feature-packed: Safari 3.0 to gain new tab, search and form features [5.10]

Mac Pro fastest PC in UK: British magazine PC Pro named Mac Pro desktop UK's fastest Windows XP PC [5.10]

September

Mac OS X 10.4.8 released: Improves networking and Finder of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger [29.9]

Security update 2006-006: Security updates for Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther operating system [29.9]

Flash-booting MacBooks?: Apple looks towards NAND flash memory enabled notebooks in 2007 [28.9]

iLife and iWork updated: New iLife '06, iWork '06 updates offer access to Aperture 1.5 content [28.9]

Quad-core Xeon chips: IDF: Intel roadmap reveals quad-core Xeon details for servers and desktop [26.9]

Aperture 1.5 | Lightroom b4: Apple premiers Aperture 1.5, Adobe ships Photoshop Lightroom beta 4 at Photokina in Cologne [25.9]

Security & Airport updates: Apple issues Security Update 2006-005, Airport Update 2006-001 [21.9]

Apple iTV analysis | FAQ: Answers about Apple's upcoming movie-playing set-top box [19.9]

Universal Microsoft Office: Office 2007 coming to Intel Macs with all new user interface [18.9]

Acrobat 8 goes universal: Adobe releases Acrobat 8, debuts Creative Suite 2.3 with Dreamweaver [18.9]

Legacy PowerPC heads Mac Intel hardware 6:1: Apple's market share dips slightly to 4.33% since last December [16.9]

Mozilla security update: New versions for Camino, Firefox, SeaMonkey and Thunderbird [15.9]

iPod nano, shuffle, video: Movie store, fresh version of iTunes, Quicktime [12.9]

Mission accomplished?: Please lets look back at the switch once more [9.9]

Core 2 boosts speed: More L2 cache, improved efficiency mean better performance [8.9]

iMac adds 24-inch model: Still no 24-inch flat-panel HD Cinema Display [7.9]

Mac mini drops Solo act: Macs now includes single or multiple Intel dual-core processors [6.9]

iMac line goes Core 2 Duo: Apple ships iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo and 24-inch display [6.9]

Mac mini speed boost: Apple Mac minis get Core Duo across range [6.9]

Vista RC1 | Faulty beta 2: MS Windows Vista RC1 released after beta 2 bugs and blue screens [4.9]

August

Intel quad-cores in Q4: Intel's first quad-core processor is expected to arrive in November [31.8]

Core 2 Duo for laptops: Intel unveils Merom chip for notebooks [30.8]

Apple gains Google chief: Google CEO Eric Schmidt joins Apple's board of directors [29.8]

G5 beats Xeon | Opinion: G5 truly inferior to Xeon? Real world Photoshop speed tests don't lie [29.8]

Major Apple battery recall: Apple recalls 1.8 million Sony-made PowerBook and iBook batteries [24.8]

Mac versus PC prices: Extended Mac Pro and Dell Precision price comparison [23.8]

Apple Q2 notebook shipments grow 60%: Apple increases its share in the portable market, but desktop sales decline [22.8]

SanDisk 8GB flash player: SanDisk player has twice the storage capacity of the largest iPod nano [21.8]

Apple Leopard set for sales storm: UK poll predicts brisk sales for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard system [18.8]

No Steve Jobs keynote at Apple Expo Paris: No keynote speech this year at Europe's largest Mac-focused show [18.8]

Mac Pro completes Apple's Intel lineup: Professional Intel-based towers provide great performance - with the right software [16.8]

Mac Pro vs. PowerMac G5: Apple's Mac Pro is a true PowerMac successor [16.8]

The three faces of Steve: WWDC 2006: Highlights of Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2006 [15.8]

Mac Pro tower review: Ars Technica tests Apple 2.66 GHz Mac Pro Quad and its performance [11.8]

Opinion: Leopard vs. Vista: PC users on Windows Vista beta versus Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard preview [10.8]

Intel transition complete: Apple goes all Intel all the time with Mac Pro, Xserve [8.8]

Microsoft kills Virtual PC: Microsoft pulls plug on Virtual PC development [8.8]

Mac OS X Leopard shown: Apple previews Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard with Time Machine for backups [7.8]

New Xeon XServe server: Intel-based Xserve Quad is 5x faster than PowerPC Xserve [7.8]

Mac Pro with Woodcrest: 3 GHz Mac Pro Quad Xeon 64-bit workstation [7.8]

QuarkXPress 7.01 debuts: QuarkXPress 7.01 finally goes Universal [7.8]

WWDC mysteries unfold: WWDC: What's coming, what's rumoured? [4.8]

Is Apple's reputation changing?: Is the rebel brand faltering as the company's sales climb? [3.8]

Windows on Intel Macs: BootCamp vs. Parallels Desktop review [2.8]

Security update 2006-004: Release fixes issues with AFP Server, Bluetooth, WebKit and more [1.8]

July

MBP battery recall: Apple to replace faulty 15-inch MacBook Pro batteries worldwide [31.7]

Living in a Windows world: How to share files, drives, and networks with PCs [30.7]

MS Vista further delayed: Microsoft: Windows Vista will ship when it's ready; Apple to profit [28.7]

Intel Conroe and Merom: Intel unveiled its new Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processor lineup [27.7]

Bluetooth Mighty Mouse: Wireless multi-button mouse now available from Apple [25.7]

AMD to buy Canadian ATI: Advanced Micro Devices will buy graphics vendor ATI for $5.4 billion [24.7]

Zune to focus on music: Microsoft confirms iPod and iTunes rival plans with Zune brand [24.7]

16% growth in Mac share: Apple's Macintosh market share soars 16 percent [20.7]

Next generation Intel chips: Intel Conroe Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme [14.7]

Viruses and security: Symantec says: No viruses for the Mac [14.7]

Fourth Mac OS X browser test: Latest Safari, Firefox, Camino and OmniWeb for Mac OS X tested [12.7]

FileMaker Pro 8.5 goes universal binary: Upgrade brings easy Web integration to database application [12.7]

Woodcrest for Mac Pro: Dual-core Xeon server processors to power next professional Mac [11.7]

iMac for education: Apple introduces edu configuration for 17-inch iMac [5.7]

Ultimate MacBook models: Apple adds new MacBook retail configurations [3.7]

June

Parallels Desktop for Mac: Review: Virtualization software opens up Windows, Linux and Unix OSs to Intel Macs [30.6]

Mac OS X 10.4.7 update: Tiger update includes a host of networking and application tweaks [27.6]

WWDC Leopard keynote by Jobs: Apple executives to preview Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard at WWDC 2006 [26.6]

Vista beta 2 preview: Windows Vista preview compared with Windows XP and OS X Tiger [25.6]

Windows security for Mac users: Take precautions when going cross-platform on a new Intel Mac [22.6]

Camino security update: Camino 1.0.2 fixes several critical security issues and application bugs [21.6]

Camino 1.0.1 review: Speedy Mac-only browser works well but is not easily customizable [20.6]

Free Opera 9.0 ships: Opera 9 goes Universal, adds BitTorrent support and widgets [20.6]

Protect your Mac: 18 ways to safeguard your data and your privacy right now [19.6]

Wait for Adobe Creative Suite 3: Bruce Chizen: "The Performance will not improve until CS3 " [19.6]

Piracy bleeds Mac game makers dry: Software piracy means increasingly serious trouble for Mac game market [16.6]

Gates quits Microsoft: Bill Gates to step out of daily role at Microsoft [15.6]

Ultra-portable at Macworld: Apple could introduce an ultra-portable PC with NAND-based flash memory in January [14.6]

Needham upgrades Apple to buy: A significant number of Windows users might switch to Macs [13.6]

Mac Pro and Leopard?: WWDC: With Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac Pro double premiere expected [9.6]

New U2 iPod released: Apple introduces 30GB iPod U2 Special Edition [6.6]

Apple company of 2006: PC World declares Apple hardware company of the year 2006 [1.6]

GoLive and FreeHand: Adobe: GoLive and FreeHand development continues [1.6]

May

iPod success story: Steve Jobs: "You have to buy a new iPod at least once a year" [26.5]

QuarkXPress 7 rolled out: Quark ships QuarkXPress 7.0, Intel-native version this summer [22.5]

Apple MacBook review: White 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook tested by Ars Technica [18.5]

Improved MacBook Pro: MacBook Pros get speed boost, price cut and CTO glossy display [16.5]

13" MacBooks unveiled: iBook replacement comes in black and white, with up to 2 GHz Core Duo [16.5]

Apple updates iLife '06: Fixes for iDVD, iPhoto, iMovie HD and iWeb apps posted [15.5]

Future of PowerPCs: The future of PowerPC Macs in the Intel era [12.5]

QuickTime 7.1 update: QuickTime 7.1 delivers bug fixes and performance improvements [11.5]

Security Update 2006-003: Improves the security of Mac OS X 10.4.6 & 10.3.9 for PPC and Intel [11.5]

Camino 1.0.1 released: Camino 1.0.1 for Mac has security and stability improvements [3.5]

April

Apple 17" MacBook Pro: Fast 17-inch MacBook Pro brings back FireWire 800 port [24.4]

75% increase in Safari usage: Apple's Safari showing major growth amongst browsers [18.4]

RAM more expensive: DRAM makers see DDR2 memory chip prices rising in Q2 [18.4]

Apple to double its share: Apple may double its PC market share on Microsoft defections [14.4]

AnandTech tests MacBook Pro: Using Apple's MacBook Pro as a Mac and a PC [14.4]

Five Intel-only ailments: First aid: Mac OS X troubleshooting issues with Intel Macs [13.4]

Firefox supports Mactels: Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 is universal binary, improves stability and security [13.4]

Is dual booting the end of Mac OS X?: Developers to Mac users: "Just boot into Windows." [11.4]

Apple Remote Desktop 3: Desktop management software optimized for Intel-based Macs [11.4]

Windows: The new Classic on OS X: Will Windows using Boot Camp be the next Classic environment? [6.4]

Intel Macs boot Windows: Apple's Boot Camp beta software runs Windows XP on Macs [5.4]

Mac OS X 10.4.6 update: Tiger update includes fixes for for PowerPC, Intel and server versions [3.4]

March

30th anniversary of Apple: The genesis and history of Apple Computer [30.3]

Apple is Best Peformer: Apple Computer leads Business Week top 50 list [28.3]

Intel quad-core by Q1 '07?: 64-bit Intel quad-core processor release timed for Vista co-launch [27.3]

Photoshop CS3 in mid 07: Adobe CEO: Universal version of Creative Suite 3 not until Q2 2007 [24.3]

Windows Vista delayed: Microsoft delays launch of Windows Vista to January 2007 [21.3]

iMac performance compared: Benchmark comparison of all iMac generations [16.3]

Steve Jobs earns a dollar: Apple's CEO owns 10 million shares, a 1.2% share of the firm [15.3]

How secure is Mac OS X?: Apple exec says security threats' impact minimal [14.3]

Security Update 2006-002: Security patch closes the gaps for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.5 [13.3]

No Vista on Mac's horizon: IDF: No EFI dual-boot for Windows Vista and Mac OS X on MacTels [10.3]

Origami device revealed: Microsoft and Samsung launch Origami ultra-mobile PC [9.3]

1'000 apps for MacTels: Apple CFO says 1'000 native Intel applications ported [9.3]

Apple no. 1 in edu Europe: Apple number one in European education, still beating Dell [5.3]

MacBook Pro review: Intel MacBook Pro reviews and benchmarks [2.3]

Security Update 2006-001: Important security fixes for PowerPC/Intel Tiger and Panther Client/Server [1.3]

February

New Mac mini goes Intel: Apple unveils Intel-based Mac mini with single and dual-core CPUs [28.2]

Apple iPod Hi-Fi boombox: iPod Hi-Fi home stereo system with integrated iPod dock [28.2]

MacBook Pro reviewed: 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro sports new technologies with familiar look [24.2]

No Adobe, Microsoft apps: Late Universal-binary pro applications won't stall Intel shift [24.2]

Analysts on OS X malware: User education, caution & awareness is key against security threats [23.2]

15" PowerBook G4 gone: 15-inch model no longer available at online stores [23.2]

First Mac OS X malware: Leap-A, malicious virus or trojan horse spotted [16.2]

iLife '06, iTunes 6 patches: iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie HD, iWeb and iTunes updated [15.2]

Mac OS X 10.4.5 update: Updated OS X 10.4 Tiger fixes iChat, Safari [15.2]

Speedier MacBook Pro: Apple ships MacBook Pro with faster processors [14.2]

Final Camino 1.0 arrives: Native Mac OS X browser using Gecko rendering engine [14.2]

Universal applications: Growing universal binary application list from Apple [13.2]

1 GB iPod nano debuts: Apple offers 1GB iPod nano for $149, iPod shuffle cheaper [7.2]

Why Apple ditched PPC: Reasons why Apple really ditched the PowerPC [6.2]

Apple leads edu Europe: Apple takes top spot in European education market [4.2]

Intel lab tests & analysis: Intel Macs and the future of the Intel transition [3.2]

January

12 machines benchmark: Cross platform speed tool compares Macs and PCs [30.1]

Jobs sells Pixar to Disney: Disney acquires Pixar in an all-stock deal worth $7.4 billion [25.1]

Macintosh is 22 today: Happy birthday Mac, 24 January 1984: Hello [24.1]

Intel iMac tested in lab: Intel-based iMacs are fast, but gains don't match Apple's claims [19.1]

Apple Q1 financial results: Apple posts $565 million profit for 1st quarter [18.1]

iMac 17" Core Duo review: Impressive performance of Intel-native applications and Rosetta [17.1]

iTunes 6 & QT 7 updates: QuickTime 7.0.4 and iTunes 6.0.2 released [16.1]

Virtual PC for Intel Macs: Virtual PC is on the Apple-Microsoft agenda [15.1]

Latest Apple booth notes: Core Duo platform details and MacBook Pro secrets emerge [14.1]

Analysis: Inside Core Duo: Quick facts about the Core Duo microprocessor from Intel [13.1]

Macworld Expo 2006: In-depth special report of MWSF by Henry Norr [12.1]

Microsoft Office deal: MS to ship Mac Office for at least five years [12.1]

AAPL stock all-time high: UBS raises Apple price target to US$100 [11.1]

Safari 1.3.2 for Panther: Safari update for 10.3.9 improves compatibility and overall stability [11.1]

Core Duo MacBook Pro: 15.4" MacBook Pro with iSight and IR is 4x faster than PowerBook G4 [10.1]

First Intel Mac: the iMac: iMac using Intel Core Duo processor 2x faster than current G5 model [10.1]

iLife '06 and iWork '06: Apple adds podcast support and iWeb site designer [10.1]

Tiger updated at MWSF: Mac OS X 10.4.4 brings Google, address book, calendar widgets [10.1]

Eve of Expo: rumor recap: Think Secret presents a compilation of expected announcements [9.1]

MacTels, plasma TVs?: Intel Books, plasmas at MWSF now 'fact' [8.1]

Intel reveals Viiv, Core Duo: CES: Intel rolls out Viiv technology and dual-core laptop processors [5.1]

Tiger, G5 Quad as winner: Mac OS X 10.4 'Best OS of 2006' and G5 Quad 'Best Workstation' [3.1]

Safari gained, IE lost in 05: IE down but still at 85% in 2005, followed by the big gainers Firefox, Safari [2.1]