Apple to open store this week in Seoul, Korea

A MacNN reader writes: "On Thursday, Apple will be opening a large store in the trendy COEX Mall in the south of Seoul. It's part of Apple's major push in Korea, which will feature a lot of deals and the iPod for Windows in Korean roll-out. It's a great location, big, in perhaps the most busy place in all of Korea. (The store is between the biggest bookstore in Korea and arguably the largest movie theater in the world)."

Apple releases "Pro" application updates

Apple today released several Pro application updates, including its Pro Application Support 1.1 (1.5MB), which is strongly recommended for all users of Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, Compressor, LiveType, Soundtrack, and DVD Studio Pro. "[It] is required to receive future updates for these applications [and] includes performance enhancements for user interface drawing, increased color panel functionality, and general user interface stability and reliability."

Apple's Cinema Tools 2.0.1, Compressor 1.01, Final Cut Pro 4.01, LiveType 1.01, and SoundTrack 1.01 are also available after installation of Pro Application Support 1.1

Microsoft offers new Office v.X editions

Microsoft Mac BU today announced new editions of its productivity suite, Office v. X for Mac , and reduced pricing on existing suite. The new product line includes Office v. X for Mac Professional Edition, Office v. X for Mac Student and Teacher Edition, and Office v. X for Mac Standard Edition.

Rumours: Adobe's Next Upgrades - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

An analyst report made waves today with speculation that Adobe would release a new version of Photoshop "and other key applications" by the end of the year.

According to the report, November/December is the expected shipment time for Photoshop 8.

Early beta screenshots of Photoshop 8 appeared on Mac websites in early July. Those images were quickly removed at Adobe's request, however.

Early reports and screenshots of Adobe Illustrator 11 have also made the rounds.

One reader notes that McGraw-Hill is publishing a book entitled "How to Do Everything with Illustrator 11" which is due to be published on October 9, 2003 -- providing one possible timeframe for release.

In the meanwhile, upcoming PowerMac G5 owners should be satisfied with Photoshop 7 with a G5 Photoshop plug-in which is reported to be coming.

Microsoft-Watch reports on another major Adobe application -- InDesign. Indesign 3.0 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released this fall. Microsoft-Watch details numerous improvements in the 3.0 version. (Source Macrumours)

Microsoft Share Plans for Virtual PC

Microsoft announced plans for Virtual PC today. Having acquired Virtual PC from Connectix this past year, Microsoft had remained silent regarding plans for future versions. Beginning tomorrow, Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 6.1 will be available as a free update for all Virtual PC 6 customers, and as a paid upgrade for Virtual PC 5 customer.

Rumours: Aluminium PowerBook 15" Available this Month

Several sources point to a new Apple announcement for Monday August 18 or Tuesday the 19. It could be the PowerBook with Aluminum 15" and an increase in frequencies for the 12" and 17", as well as new display which will port the new G5 look with grilled border. Lastly, less probable, however, we'll never know, a little update for the iMac to spark the sale which is rather weak these last month.
(Source Macbidouille)