Apple just officially announced that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has been completed and will be released on October 26 across North America. The launch will kick off at exactly 6 p.m. local time in all Apple retail stores.

For those who plan on picking up this product, Apple stores will be giving away free Leopard shirts to the first few customers. If you happen to be buying a new Mac on the day itself (or even before launch), you will be getting an OEM DVD containing the new operating system as well.

Before this, there have been rumors that Mac OS X 10.5 will be delayed, but it looks like Apple has stayed true to its word and will be launching it during the expected time frame. Hopefully, the new operating system lives up to all the hype.

 

The DigiTimes reports that Apple plans to launch new iPods featuring Wi-Fi by the second half of 2007.  Universal Scientific Industrial is reportedly set to produce the Wi-Fi modules needed for the new iPods and Foxconn will contribute as the OEM system assembler.

Don't expect to see the new Wi-Fi iPods as soon as the second half of the year starts though, because while USI will begin their shipments this April, Foxconn may only do so come the third quarter, or so the DigiTimes reports.

Given that Sony and Samsung are also planning to offer similar Wi-Fi products, the feature could be mainstream by the end of the year.

Do you believe that you deserve nothing but the best? Is that the reason why you got yourself a pretty and powerful MacBook? If so, here's a round up of the best accessories to compliment your already blinging MacBook. More bling, what else?

If you want to look sleek and sharp on your way to that very important meeting with the investors, this Incase Nylon notebook sleeve is the one for you. It doesn't only have room to house your MacBook but it also has enough space to put your papers and whatnots in. No more clutter. It also has a detachable shoulder strap in the package. It is available through the Apple Store in a variety of colors - Burnt Orange, Black and Platinum Gray - and sells for $49.95.

One of the most important bling of all is an upgrade. So why not make those applications run faster and smoother, and upgrade your existing RAM to a 2GB one? Available through Other World Computing for $215.

Young professionals will have a field day with this stylish and sporty shoulder bag named Alley from STM. It has a padded shoulder strap, contoured rubber handle, secure velcro closure system, extra pockets for your other accessories and is made from 600D rip-stop polyester. It is available for 13"-15" displays and comes in Olive and Carbon. Price ranges from $39.95 to $44.95.

Incase Nylon Sleeve

OWC 2GB RAM Upgrade

STM Alley

More blings for MacBooks after the jump!