NZMac stories - Page 3

A flaw has been revealed in Apple's FileVault technology that stores the user's password in clear text, after an Apple developer enabled a debug mode.

HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.

OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.

Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.

There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.

It has been revealed that the Mac App Store is now the home to over 10,000 Mac apps, passing the milestone 15 months after the original launch.

It was about early Thursday morning that Apple announced WWDC 2012, their annual conference for developers of iOS and OS X software.

Apple's sales soar with $39.2bn revenue and new iPhoto '12 rumours, alongside Amazon's Mac-friendly Send to Kindle feature.

Adobe reveals CS6 pricing, while Microsoft retracts Office 2011 update. Meanwhile, 17 MacBook Pro faces discontinuation amid new Intel tech buzz.

Over 650k Macs remain plagued by the Flashback trojan, debunking Symantec's 140k claim. Meanwhile, Valve denies an Apple meeting and Path Finder 6 launches.

Apple wants MobileMe users to make the jump to iCloud, and they're sending out free Snow Leopard DVDs to ease the transition to OS X Lion.

Apple innovates with new power management tech for Macs, introduces G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, while 140,000 Macs remain Flashback-infected.

New security threat infects machines via Microsoft Word exploit. LuckyCat malware allows remote access to machine's contents.

Apple loses iCloud court appeal in Germany, affecting push email service, while promising major Final Cut Pro X updates and facing OS X security threats.

Apple enhances Apple ID security in response to increased account compromises. Intel plans for Retina Display PCs in 2013. Audacity updated to v2.0.

Apple has now put up a support article about Flashback malware that has affected sever hundred thousand Mac computers.

As iTunes faces increasing criticism for its bloat, experts call for a revamp. Meanwhile, open source Mac apps thrive, and Blu-Ray support gets a USB boost.

Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.

Macworld has a great article that contains all the info you need to know about Flashback, the Mac trojan that has been getting some press lately.

Apple eyes the living room with iPanel, LaCie Hub ships for Macs, and Camera RAW update adds Canon 5D Mk III support.