UPDATE: Apple also updated iWeb to version 2.0.3, it weights 18.4MB and "addresses compatibility with Mac OS X".

Apple has posted updates for the three applications part of the iWork '08 productivity suite bringing Numbers to version 1.0.2, Pages to version 3.0.2 and Keynote to version 4.0.2.

UPDATE: It looks like Apple wants to make a rock-solid update. It has seeded two other builds numbered "9C27" and "9C30" fixing even mor bugs.

Apple will probably release the second revision update of Mac OS X Leopard very soon, latest developer seeds indicate.

UPDATE: The MacHeist bundle deal is over. 43,815 bundles were sold and $488.003 were raised for charity.

The MacHeist team has partnered with several developers and web sites so as to offer to the Mac community what is probably the best software bundle ever.

Apple announced its fiscal first quarter financial results today after the markets closed. The company posted a profit of $1.58 billion on revenue of $9.6 billion, beating analysts estimates.

Apple has briefly closed its online store earlier today then re-opened it with a new flavor of the iPod nano on the shelves. The new Pink iPod nano comes just in time for the Valentine's day.

Here's a brief summary of this week's early news:

During the MacWorld SF, Apple has quietly seeded to developers a new build of the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 update numbered 9C16. The seed-note lists an endless list of enhancements in almost any part of the system.

Apple could soon extend its European retail presence to France with a new store of Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Apple has posted four software updates so as to reflect iTunes store announcements made during MacWorld SF. The updates also fix some bugs.

Apple has made available the webcast of today's MacWorld 2008 opening keynote which took place at the Moscone Center, San Fransisco.

Many announcements were made by Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs during the MacWorld opening keynote which took place at the Moscone Center in San Fransisco this Tuesday. Here is a an exhaustive report with all the details on the announced products.

MacScoop will provide live coverage for MacWorld SF 2008 opening keynote through a dedicated, stripped down version of the site (www.macscoop.com).

Here is a summary of the MacWorld SF 2008 rumours from our earlier reports or other reports around the web. We only highlight those we believe could come true. We also added a few last minute information we have obtained.

Here's a brief catch-up with some iTunes-related news and rumours we missed this week:

UPDATE: Benchmarks of the new Mac pro systems compared to the previous generation's here.

Apple has renewed its Mac Pro and XServe linups earlier today with an update of its online Apple Store and presentations at the annual Los Angeles, CES (Consumer Electronics Show).

Apple announced through a press release earlier today that Andrea Jung is joining Apple's board.

Apple has posted a new ad on it's web site, part of the "Get-a-Mac" campaign.

Here's a brief catch-up with this week's news :

Apple will release an iPhone software update during MacWorld Expo 2008, well informed sources confirmed MacScoop. But it appears that the unpolished iPhone sofware version recently leaked on the Internet doesn't include all the features of the final release.

Research firm Net Applications posted market search numbers for December and it appears that the Mac platform has once again gained significant market share, probably helped by holiday sales.