http://www.apple.com/hk/en/hotnews/ Hot News provided by Apple. cn Copyright 2010, Apple Inc. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:22:38 PDT Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:22:38 PDT Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/hk/en/pr/library/2013/02/13Apple-Updates-Processors-Prices-of-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display.html Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now starts at HK$11,488 for 128GB of flash, and HK$12,988 for a new 2.6GHz processor and 256GB of flash. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a faster 2.4GHz quad-core processor, and the top-of-the-line 15-inch notebook comes with a new 2.7GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of memory. Apple also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash has a new lower price of HK$10,888. The new models are available starting today through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Tue, February 13, 2013 11:47:11 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ipad-mini/overview/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today introduced iPad mini, a thinner, lighter iPad design that fits in one hand. It features a stunning 7.9-inch Multi-Touch display, FaceTime HD and iSight cameras, ultrafast wireless performance, and 10 hours of battery life. Apple today also announced the fourth-generation iPad featuring a 9.7-inch Retina display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, ultrafast wireless, and the new Lightning connector. iPad mini with Wi-Fi starts at HK$2,588, and the fourth-generation iPad with Wi-Fi starts at HK$3,888. They’ll be available for order at the Apple Online Store on October 26 and arrive in Apple Retail Stores on November 2. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:37:11 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/macbook-pro/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today introduced a new version of its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a stunning Retina display and all-flash storage in a compact design. At a mere 0.75 inches and 3.57 pounds, the remarkably portable 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is 20 percent thinner and almost a pound lighter than the current 13-inch MacBook Pro. It’s available today through the Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Stores, starting at HK$12,988. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:34:09 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/imac/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today unveiled a completely new iMac with a stunning ultrathin design and brilliant display with reduced reflection. Also featuring third-generation Intel quad-core processors, powerful NVIDIA graphics, and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made. Apple also updated the Mac mini, so it’s now up to twice as fast and has integrated graphics that are up to 65 percent faster than the previous generation. The 21.5-inch iMac, starting at HK$9,888, will be available in November. The 27-inch iMac, starting at HK$13,888, will be available in December. Mac mini, starting at HK$4,688, is available today. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:27:17 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/iphone/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today announced iPhone 5, the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever. It’s completely redesigned with a stunning new 4-inch Retina display, Apple’s A6 chip for blazing fast performance, ultrafast wireless technology, and even better battery life. iPhone 5 also comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, with over 200 new features, including the all-new Apple-designed Maps app with turn-by-turn navigation, Facebook integration, the Passbook app, and more Siri features and languages. iPhone 5 starts at HK$5,588. It arrives in Apple Retail Stores on September 21. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:16:48 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ipod/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today introduced the new lineup of the world’s most popular music players, including the incredible new iPod touch and reinvented iPod nano. iPod touch comes in a new ultrathin and light anodized aluminum design in five vibrant colors and features a brilliant 4-inch Retina display, a 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, Apple’s A5 chip, Siri, and iOS 6. iPod nano, available in seven new colors, is the thinnest iPod ever, featuring a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display, convenient navigation buttons, and built-in Bluetooth for wireless listening. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:14:15 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/osx/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today announced that OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, is available as a download from the Mac App Store. Mountain Lion includes more than 200 innovative new features, such as iCloud integration, the all-new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, AirPlay Mirroring, and Game Center. Mountain Lion is available as an upgrade from Lion or Snow Leopard for HK$158. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:15:18 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/macbook-pro/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today unveiled an all-new 15-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a stunning Retina display with over 5 million pixels, all-flash storage architecture, and quad-core processors in a radically thin and light design. Measuring a mere 1.8 cm high and weighing only 2.02 kg, the completely redesigned MacBook Pro is the lightest MacBook Pro ever and nearly as thin as a MacBook Air. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is available through the Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Stores, starting at HK$16,888. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:56:03 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/macbookair/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today updated MacBook Air with the latest Intel Core processors, faster graphics, and flash storage that is up to twice as fast as the previous generation. MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook, and with new lower prices it is more affordable than ever. The current generation 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro have also been updated with the latest Intel Core processors and powerful discrete graphics from NVIDIA. The updated MacBook Air, starting at HK$7,688, and MacBook Pro, starting at HK$9,188, are available through the Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Stores. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:53:35 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/osx/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today announced that OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, will be available in July. Mountain Lion introduces more than 200 innovative features, including the new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide sharing, Facebook integration, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center, and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X, Mountain Lion makes it easier than ever to keep your content up to date across all your devices. OS X Mountain Lion will be available in July from the Mac App Store for HK$158. The OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date upgrade is available at no additional charge via the Mac App Store to all customers who purchased a qualifying new Mac system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or after June 11, 2012. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:50:28 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ios/ios6/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today previewed iOS 6, which adds over 200 new features to the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. New iOS 6 features include: an all-new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography, turn-by-turn navigation, and an amazing new Flyover view; new Siri features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports scores, restaurant recommendations, and movie listings; Facebook integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly from Notification Center, Siri, and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos, Safari, and Maps; shared Photo Streams via iCloud; and Passbook, the simplest way to get all your passes in one place. Apple also released a beta version of the new software to iOS Developer Program members. iOS 6 will be available to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users this fall as a free software update. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:45:14 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ipad/?sr=hotnews.rss The new iPad — the third generation of the category-defining mobile device — arrived at Apple’s Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store on Friday, March 16 at 8:00 a.m. local time in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UK; along with Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Beginning at a suggested retail price of HK$3,888, the new iPad features a stunning Retina display, Apple’s A5X chip with quad-core graphics, and a 5-megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. And iPad 2 is now available at a more affordable price, starting at just HK$3,088. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:48:27 PDT http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ipad/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today introduced the new iPad — the third generation of its category-defining mobile device — featuring a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics, and a 5-megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing incredible photos and 1080p HD video. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G connects to fast networks worldwide, including AT&T’s and Verizon’s 4G LTE networks, and still delivers the same all-day 10-hour battery life while remaining amazingly thin and light. The new iPad will be available in black or white through the Apple Online Store and in Apple Retail stores on Friday, March 16, beginning at HK$3,888. Customers can begin pre-ordering their new iPad today on the Apple Online Store. Also beginning today, iPad 2 will be offered at an even more affordable price, starting at just HK$3,088. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:22:07 PST http://www.apple.com/hk/en/ipad/from-the-app-store/apps-by-apple/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today introduced iPhoto for iPad and iPhone and major updates to iMovie and GarageBand, completing its suite of iLife apps for iOS. iPhoto includes breakthrough Multi-Touch features so you can use simple gestures to sort through hundreds of photos and find your best shots, enhance and retouch your images using fingertip brushes, and share stunning photo journals with iCloud. iMovie now gives you the ability to create Hollywood-style trailers as you record HD video on your iPad or iPhone. GarageBand introduces Jam Session, an innovative and fun feature that allows a group of friends to wirelessly connect their iOS devices to play instruments and record live music together. iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, and GarageBand 1.2 are available today for $4.99 (US) each from the App Store. Updates are available for free to existing customers. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:16:02 PST http://www.apple.com/hk/en/pr/library/2012/03/05Apples-App-Store-Downloads-Top-25-Billion.html?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today announced that more than 25 billion apps have been downloaded from its revolutionary App Store by users of the more than 315 million iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices worldwide. The 25 billionth app — a free version of “Where’s My Water?” — was downloaded by Chunli Fu of Qingdao, China. As the winner of the App Store Countdown to 25 Billion Apps, Chunli Fu will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:46:02 PST http://www.apple.com/hk/en/macosx/mountain-lion/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today released a developer preview of OS X Mountain Lion — the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system — which brings popular apps and features from iPad to the Mac and accelerates the pace of OS X innovation. Mountain Lion introduces Messages, Notes, Reminders, and Game Center to the Mac, as well as Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration, and AirPlay Mirroring. The preview release of Mountain Lion is available to Mac Developer Program members starting today. Mac users will be able to upgrade to Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store in late summer 2012. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:07:25 PST http://www.apple.com/hk/en/finalcutpro/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today released Final Cut Pro X version 10.0.3, a significant update to its revolutionary professional video editing application. Version 10.0.3 introduces Multicam Editing, which automatically syncs up to 64 angles of video and photos; advanced chroma keying for handling complex adjustments right in the app; and enhanced XML for a richer interchange with third-party apps and plug-ins that support the fast growing Final Cut Pro X ecosystem. It also includes a beta version of Broadcast Monitoring that supports Thunderbolt devices as well as PCIe cards. Final Cut Pro X version 10.0.3 is available from the Mac App Store for HK$2,288 to new users, or as a free update for existing Final Cut Pro X customers. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/asia/education/itunes-u/?sr=hotnews.rss Apple today announced an all-new iTunes U app, giving educators and students everything they need on their iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch to teach and take entire courses. The all-new iTunes U app lets teachers create and manage courses — including essential components such as lectures, assignments, books, quizzes, and syllabuses — and offer them to millions of iOS users around the world. The app also gives iOS users access to the world’s largest catalog of free educational content from top universities including Cambridge, Duke, Harvard, Oxford and Stanford. And starting today, any K-12 school district can offer full courses through the iTunes U app. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:54:28 PST