Apple iMac (2012) to Be Released Soon

Apple is releasing another update to its popular iMac series and has planned to release the newer slicker version very soon. The new iMac will sport a thinner waistline along with improved specs. Just a glance on the new iMac will not be enough to distinguish the changes in the newer model though.

Starting from the back you can see that Apple has taken a leaf from its older models and hidden all the connections and circuitry to make the backside more bulging. But this tapers down to corners of the screen to take the thickness to just 5mm. This is probably because Apple has decided to remove the optical drive though it is still available if you absolutely want one.

The screen has also seen an upgrade. The IPS panel is 5mm thinner too and the crisp screen comes in two models, either a 27 inch (with a resolution of 2560 * 1440 pixels) one or a 21.5 inch (with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels) model. The screen is indeed excellent and we would suggest buying the 27 inch model not just for the screen size. Since Apple has sealed away the backside, the 21.5 inch model doesn’t allow you to upgrade anything and even the 27 inch model only allows upgrading the memory.

Regarding performance, the new iMac will come with various configurations. The 21.5 inch model starts at a 2.7 GHz quad core i5 processor while the 27 inch model starts with a 2.9 GHz quad core i5 processor. Both versions come with 8GB of RAM and 1TB harddisk. The 21.5 inch version comes with Nvidia GT 640 M and the 27 inch is fitted with an Nvidia GTX 660M. For Latest Technology News please visit iTecholic

Apple Releases iTunes 11 After a Months Delay

Apple has finally released it iTunes 11 after a month’s delay, their latest version of the music software. It’s a complete makeover of Apples media hub. The delay was covered by the company spokesman stating that the extra time was consumed to make the final product right. That claim will be justified after the users have given their verdict, which won’t be hard to follow with millions of iTunes users.

The software was available as a free update to current iTunes users on Mac and Windows and later on it was available as a download from the Mac iTunes site. The redesigned software has a visual experience that has been achieved by taking in a cue or two from the Apple iOS software and the new product emphasizes on large album covers that can be expanded to show your songs at lightning speed, which is a major change from the previous flip through covers. Other features include ‘UP NEXT’ song features, a redesigned mini player that allows you to search for songs, titles and albums without having to go to the full view. iCloud integration is even better with the interface visually improved.

Apple’s iTunes look great but seem as if it is still trying to achieve too much. The new interface is good and the mini player has the right set of keys to get the job done but the app still eats up your system resources and Windows OS still lacks behind as compared to Mac.

Apple says that the revamped version is easier and smarter to use as people had started suggesting that the earlier version has become distended. However Apple’s iTunes is a worldwide hit since its release and has a database of 26 million songs and the company boasts that there have been 20 billion purchases during the last 9 years. For more latest technology news please visit iTecholic.com