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Apple announces that making (white) iPhone 4 is hard.

Apple has just announced that white iPhone 4 would not be available until the second half of July, 2010 citing manufacturing issues. OK, I’ll be understanding about that. But then Apple said the following in their statement:

The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.

Seriously Apple? There’s only one color available for pre-order and that is black. You cannot say that it is “more popular” because no one has the option to buy the other color up to this point.

Anyway, you either can wait for the white iPhone 4 or get the black model.

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Apple releases iOS 4 for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch.

June 21st, 2010.

Apple release iOS 4 for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (2nd & 3rd generation) today. iOS 4 is available for download through iTunes.

Please download iTunes 9.2 before you try upgrading to iOS 4. Download iTunes 9.2 from Apple.

  • iPhone 3GS – iPhone3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 607.4MB
  • iPhone 3GS – iPhone2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 396.3MB
  • iPhone 3G – iPhone1,2_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 306.3MB
  • iPod touch 3rd Gen – iPod3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 384.2MB
  • iPod touch 2nd Gen – iPod2,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw 330.3MB

iPhone 4 is scheduled for release on Thursday June 24th, 2010 at 7:00AM local time. The same day new Futurama episode airs on Comedy Central!

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Text Spam from (714) 267-2734

If you’re wondering who does the the number (714) 267-2734 belong to, don’t bother looking. All you need to do is to file complaints to FCC because such unsolicited text messages violate CAN-SPAM Act.

You should file form 1088G to report this violation. File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm

You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.

The text reads:

Do you owe more than $10,000 to the IRS or state? Our tax experts can possibly REDUCE or ELIMINATE your back taxes. Reply IRS to see if you qualify!

Text-Spam does violate the Communication Act of 1934.

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Apple updates MobileMe and releases “Find My iPhone” App.

As promised, Apple has just updated MobileMe with the new Mail and Find My iPhone. The newly updated MobileMe adds supports for iOS 4 which is due for release on June 21st, 2010.

In addition to MobileMe upgrade, Apple also releases “Find My iPhone” app for iOS devices.

MobileMe is a $99 service from Apple with push email, contacts, and calendar events over the air to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC.

You can get MobileMe at discounted prices at Amazon.com.

MobileMe is also available for 60-day free trial.

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iTunes 9.2 is released ahead of iOS 4.

iTunes 9.2 is now available for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista/7. iTunes 9.2 is required to sync with iPhones and iPod touches running iOS 4.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

iOS 4 is scheduled for release June 21st, 2010.
iOS 4 is compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPod touch (2nd and 3rd gen).

iPhone 4 is scheduled for release on June 24th, 2010.

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Mac OS X 10.6.4 and Security Update 2010-004.

Mac OS X 10.6.4 is released with a lot of bug-fixes along with Security Update 2010-004 for Leopard.

June 15, 2010

Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update – 607.21 MB
Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update (Combo) – 887.37 MB
The 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It includes Safari 5 and general operating system fixes.

Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update Mac mini (Mid 2010) – 403.38 MB
The Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users of Mac mini (Mid 2010). This update contains all the applicable fixes from the Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update, plus specific fixes for Mac mini (Mid 2010).

Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update Mac mini (Mid 2010) – 411.72 MB
The Mac OS X Server 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users of Mac mini (Mid 2010). This update contains all the applicable fixes from the Mac OS X 10.6.4 Update, plus specific fixes for Mac mini (Mid 2010).

Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update – 615.60 MB
Mac OS X Server v10.6.4 Update (Combo) – 1.05 GB
The 10.6.4 update is recommended for all servers currently running Snow Leopard Server version 10.6. It includes Safari 5 and general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your server.

Security Update 2010-004 (Leopard-Client) – 222 MB
Security Update 2010-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

Security Update 2010-004 (Leopard-Server) – 380.29 MB
Security Update 2010-004 is recommended for all servers and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

The updates are available through Software Updates and Apple Support Downloads page.

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iPhone 4 pre-order using Apple Store App.

UPDATE:
Apple has just disabled iPhone 4 Reservation through Apple Store App, citing high demand.

Apparently it is easier to reserve iPhone 4 using Apple Store App on the iPhone. While almost everyone is getting the “Session Expired” message on the Apple Store Online page, you can zip through the reservation process using the Apple Store App on the iPhone.