Apple just unveiled an updated iMac line that sports a 21.5-inch and a huge 27-inch model. These new upgraded iMacs are available for order on the Apple website now. Also an updated Mac Pro will arrive in August featuring up to 12 cores or processing power.

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Apple’s all-in-one iMac line now offers latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and powerful new graphics. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac line is the fastest ever with dual-core processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics including the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5750. The new Magic Trackpad, with a smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same intuitive Multi-Touch™ gestures that Mac notebook customers have come to love and is available separately for $69.

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Finally Apple has stopped ignoring the larger Cinema Displays. They have just unveiled a 27-inch LED Cinema Display with 2560 x 1440 resolution and 60 percent more screen real estate than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display. Included is a built-in iSight camera, microphone and speakers, powered USB 2.0 hub, and universal MagSafe connector (for charging your MacBook or MacBook Pro), the new LED Cinema Display is an ideal companion for the MacBook family or a Mac desktop, and is available for $999.

The new, larger 27-inch LED Cinema Display will be available in September and features a beautiful 16:9 edge-to-edge glass display on an aluminum stand with an adjustable tilting hinge.

Apple has just introduced a new device called the Magic Trackpad, $69 aimed at Mac desktop users. The new Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad uses the same Multi-Touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro.

Magic Trackpad works using Bluetooth. Apple has also introduced the Apple Battery Charger, $29 for re-charging AA NiMH batteries.

This is a live musical performance by FeelAbouT, using [iTunes links] iShred: Guitar + Effects, MooCowMusic Band, MiniPiano apps on iPhones. Cool! More videos after the jump.

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Waze app for the iPhone, Android and some other smartphones. Looks like a nice concept. I just downloaded the free app to my iPhone 4 and iPad 3G for a spin.

In celebration of iPhone 4 launch day I bring you some iPad magic. Don’t let the language barrier stop you, he is quite entertaining.

Apple has released the FREE iOS 4 for the 2G iPod touch, 3G iPod touch, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS owners that adds 100 new features. You will need to update iTunes 9.2 and connect your device for updating.

With iOS 4, you’ll be be getting the new multitasking feature, use folders to organize your apps, jump into the unified e-mail inbox, and much more.

See ArsTechnica excellent comprehensive review of iOS 4.

AnyBizSoft has released three new products for Mac users, including PDF Converter for Mac, PDF to Excel for Mac and PDF to PowerPoint for Mac. They were kind enough to provide me with an evaluation version for my testing.

AnyBizSoft PDF Converter for Mac $69.95US (20 percent discount link at the bottom of this review), is a 6-in-1 desktop application that provides Mac users with a nice solution for converting PDFs to a range of document formats that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPUB, HTML and Text. After conversion, Mac users can edit and use the PDF contents in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint presentations. The application also has the ability to convert PDF into EPUB format for reading on iPad or other ebook readers, publish PDF content on the web and extract text from PDF files.

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Apple just increased their store presence by 100 million plus. They have launched Apple Store a free app that can run on all the iOS devices like iPods and iPhones. This app allows users to get information and purchase Apple products complete with user reviews as well as make appointments for the Genius Bar, Personal Shopping and One-on-One training at your local Apple Store.

Apple just extended its reach with 100 million Mobile Apple Stores!

Apple brought a major update to the Mac mini that is a lot more than a simple speed boost. This is a total re-design that features a new unibody aluminum enclosure with a removable panel on the bottom with easy access for upgrading RAM. This is the first Mac Apple has ever offered with a built-in HDMI port for video and multi-channel audio out which should make anyone wanting a Mac in their living room smile.

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the latest generation of his company’s iPhone. The new device sports new hardware features as well as the newly renamed OS, now called iOS4. The 4th generation of the iPhone is simply named iPhone 4 [see video]. Apple will be taking pre-orders on June 15 with availability on June 24, 2010. The updated iOS 4 will be available for a free download for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and second generation iPod touch owners will be available on June 21.

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AT&T has revamped their data plans that will take effect on June 7 for all new smartphone contracts. These new plans will finally bring iPhone tethering (iPhone OS 4.0 will be required) while slamming the door on unlimited data for a set price. These data plans also apply to iPad 3G owners.

AT&T has announced two new data plans priced at $15 for 200MB and $25 capped at 2GB per month. If you go over 2GB on the higher-end plan you will be charged an additional $10 for another 1GB of data use. Tethering the iPhone will cost you an additional $20 per month when iPhone 4.0 arrives, most likely at WWDC.

Current ‘unlimited data’ plans for existing iPhone and iPad customers will still be in effect. However, once your contract renewal comes up, you may have to say bye to unlimited data.

These new plans may be the start of ushering in the age of metered broadband where you will pay for what you use. Something I have no issue with. Some iPhone users may actually see a savings from this switch as more than 98% of iPhone users (according to AT&T) are below the 2GB data usage. If you use WiFi a lot at home and work and use apps that load map data onto the device instead of fetching it from the network, like TomTom or Navigon for GPS when traveling you probably fall into this category.

UPDATE via AT&T’s Facebook page:
Customers on the current $30 smartphone ‘unlimited’ data plan can keep that plan when upgrading hardware (new iPhone or iPad) without switching to the $25 / 2GB DataPro plan if they choose. However, if you want the $20 tethering option it will require the DataPro plan.

More videos after the jump.

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Apple has now surpassed Microsoft in market cap making them the second largest company in the US and the most valuable tech company. I called this one over five years ago and the criticism I received was enormous. So today I get to say, I TOLD YOU SO.

Congrats, to all the hard working people in Cupertino! Apple did this the old fashioned way. They worked hard, innovated, listened to users and provided superior products and service.

This occasion is more psychological than anything, but clearly the momentum is with Apple.

Pretty funny it happens in the same week Ballmer and company hatchets two VPs and is reorganizing the entire consumer division.

Google: Google TV is a new experience made for television that combines the TV you know and love with the freedom and power of the Internet. Watch an overview video below, sign up for updates, and learn more about how to develop for Google TV.

Interesting!

ClamCase is a case, a stand, and a keyboard for your iPad. Coming soon.

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Apple has posted Thoughts on Flash signed by Steve Jobs on their website. In this concise and informational explanation he takes Adobe and Flash technology to task. I consider this a must read for anyone interested in the latest tech controversy. I am sure there will be many to attack this claiming a bias against Adobe by Apple and Mr. Jobs, but I think he lays out his reasons quite well and factually.

In his conclusion, Jobs sees Flash as the obsolete floppy drive in regard for the web video. It’s just no longer needed for viewing video on the Internet. HTML5, CSS and Javascript is based on open standards, is easy to incorporate on websites and lack all of the problems he points to in his essay. See the entire essay after the jump below.

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Apple gets into search… sort of, as they buy Siri the personal assistant. Siri offers voice recognition and search for the iPhone. Siri is a very useful app. You ask it a question like “nearest pizza” via voice (or by typing) and returns the best results using your location. The speech recognition is quite good. It comes from Nuance, the company who’s software powers both Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search. This is available now for your iPhone free.

Apple has officially announced WWDC2010. Calling it “The center of the app universe” will take place from June 7th – 11th at Moscone West in San Francisco, California.

Gates: Microsoft lead in Tablets. On iPad: No comment!

I guess after publicly predicting the failure of everything Apple from OS X to the iPod to the iPhone, “no comment” is the better response. The iPad has been a huge seller for Apple and is certainly the most successful “tablet” like computer in history. Guess Mr. Gates forgot the Newton.

Apple now has only two companies in the US that are larger Exxon Mobile and Microsoft. Today Apple stock is up to $266.37 with a market value of about $239.66 Billion, just $33.66 Billion below Microsoft. It is only a matter of when Apple will surpass Microsoft in market value now.