Apple Event Next Week, Boot Camp for Windows 7

We might finally be at the end of the rumors and into reality. Apple has sent out a colorful postcard invitation to selected press to hear about their “latest creation” on January 27. It would be shocking to most following the story if this wasn’t the new tablet being announced.
Rumors this week are mostly centered around the name of the device. iSlate and iTablet has been past favorites, but iPad is popular now, with Apple apparently trying to get trademark rights worldwide to the name. A Las Vegas bookmaker has put iSlate as the most likely, followed by iPad, iTablet, iPage, iPaper and iRead.
Most rumors point to only an announcement of the tablet on the 27th, with a release either in March or even as late as June. Predictions for price and capabilities vary greatly. We’ll find out, soon enough.
The event may also bring other announcements. Rumors of iLife 10, iPhone OS 4.0 and a Verizon version of the iPhone are circulating.
There was some real news this week as well. Apple finally released an update to Boot Camp that supports Windows 7, the latest version of Windows. Previously Windows 7 worked in virtualization software, but Boot Camp dual-booting wasn’t supported as Windows 7 drivers for Mac hardware were not included as part of Boot Camp.
AT&T switched up its pricing plans for iPhone users with a $30 price drop for an unlimited voice and data plan. This matches a similar price drop from Verizon earlier. Now only if both companies would stop charging $1,310/MB for text messages.
Apple also released a new iPhone app that provides direct access to MobileMe photo galleries. The free app can be downloaded from the app store.