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10.5.2 Rumor For MacWorld
Hardmac claims that Steve will release OS X 1.5.2 at MacWorld '08 adding it will be "the largest and most important intermediate system update ever released by Apple..." Sounds impressive. Let's hope it isn't just a rumor!

New iPhone Firmware With Features This Saturday?
CNET France is reporting the next Apple firmware for the iPhone will be released at the end of this week. It would be v1.1.3 if true. CNET France has also reported this update "adds both a disk mode for storing general data on the device and a voice recording mode for capturing lectures or voice memos. The disk feature behaves like the equivalent for iPods and will still block users from simply dragging and dropping content to load the phone with playable music..." but keep in mind, this is just one rumor by one website known for its dependence on Microsoft advertising.

Vodafone Squeals Like A Pig
Friedrich Joussen, CEO of Vodafone Deutschland, is being quoted by Heise Online whining "Apple and T-Mobile have decided to change the market in an anticompetitive way..." implying that Apple and T-Mobile are creating a monopoly by working together via contract to sell the iPhone. A German Court recently ruled against Vodafone who sought to destroy the deal between Apple and T-Mobile.

12-Inch MacBook Pro at MacWorld?
CNBC is claiming an ultra-portable MacBook pro will be announced by Steve at MacWorld. The machine will be 50% thinner then the current MacBook Pro and will retain a flash based storage system rather than an actual hard drive. It will retail for about $1500.

CNBC Also Claims A 3G iPhone In June 2008.

Changing Memory or a Harddrive In Your MacBook
OWC (Other World Computers) is just about the best Mac shop around. Their prices are cheaper or competitive with other Mac hardware online shops, they deliver quickly, and they take the time to put an instructional video together to guide you, whether it be changing or adding RAM to a MacBook or replacing the hard drive. Take a look at the video and you'll see how easy they make it for you.

Looking To Join A Great Mac Support Group?
I love these guys! They've got answers you won't find elsewhere and they bust their buns to help you. Who are they? MacOSG - Mac Owners Support Group.

You'll have to register using a valid email address but there are no fees. Their database of Mac information is incredible.

MacWorld Predictions
The American Chronicle is offering eight predictions for this coming MacWorld. They include:
- New Shuffle
- New iPods
- iPhone v2.0
- Mac sub-notebook
- New Mac Mini
- New WiFi platform
- New Displays
- Expanded iTunes with more video

White MacBook Stain Removal
Use a non-acetone version of nail polish remover to remove stains from your white MacBook. It must be non-acetone because acetone will ruin the exterior casing. Does a fine job removing yellow palm and wrist stains.