NZMac stories - Page 3

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.

Gangs raid Auckland Apple stores as police scour CCTV; meanwhile, Apple preps OS X 10.7.4 and gaming on Mac gains ground.

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.

Macworld's Jason Snell calls for a streamlined iTunes, highlighting a surge in top-notch open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray hacks and essential updates for Apple's pro video apps.

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.

Apple explores MacBook surround sound, fights Flashback trojan, updates iAd Producer, and preps for Q2 earnings reveal.

FileMaker Pro 12 launches with iOS support and enhanced design features, amid concerns over iCloud's security and decryption practices by Apple.

Apple may ditch US glass supplier for Taiwanese tech, as anti-glare iMac rumours swirl. Meanwhile, a Mac trojan exploits Java flaw.

An online data analytics company is reporting that Mac OS X Lion has a 30 percent share in terms of the Mac install base.

Pierre Igot critiques Lion's auto-save, Tim Cook connects with China, and Baldur's Gate set to enchant Mac users, all in today's tech roundup.

MacRumors says Apple are rumoured to start production of new model 15' MacBook Pros sometime in April, with the 13' variant being produced later, in June.