News: SanDisk offers ExpressCard flash media reader: "SanDisk will soon offer a new flash media reader that fits into the ExpressCard slot on MacBook Pros.
(Via Macworld.)
Friday, August 31, 2007
From the Lab: Testing iLife's system requirements
From the Lab: Testing iLife's system requirements: "iLife '08 sports some pretty steep system requirements, particularly for the new version of iMovie. If you're wondering how well Apple's new digital lifestyle suite runs on an older Mac, wonder no more -- Macworld Lab Director James Galbraith has the results of our latest tests.
(Via Macworld.)
Apple issues official press release on NBC, iTunes
Apple issues official press release on NBC, iTunes: "Apple today officially announced that it will not be selling NBC television shows for the upcoming television season on its online iTunes Store..."
(Via MacMinute.)
iToner enables custom iPhone ringtones
iToner enables custom iPhone ringtones: "Ambrosia Software today announced the release of iToner 1.0.0, a utility that allows you to put custom ringtones onto your iPhone..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Mac BU presents Art of Office online community
Mac BU presents Art of Office online community: "The Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) at Microsoft has announced Art of Office, a user-generated community site where people can submit artistic and/or useful content using Office for Mac applications..."
(Via MacMinute.)
DLO intros OpenFM iPhone application
This is cool. -TG
DLO intros OpenFM iPhone application: "Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) has introduced OpenFM, a free iPhone application that enables users to instantly find the top-performing frequencies in their area. Searchable by Zip Code or City/State, OpenFM pulls its results in real-time from an active database, not a flat file, thus ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information available..."
(Via MacMinute.)
KeynotePro announces Pavilion '08 update
KeynotePro announces Pavilion '08 update: "KeynotePro has announced the availability of the Pavilion '08 Themes. The versatile, classic vibe of the original Pavilion theme comes to Keynote 08 with expanded Master Slides, new layout options and HD themes -- along with an all-new iPhone optimized theme joining the new Pavilion '08 EP Edition..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Mac Gems: Red Snapper 1.4
This site is definitely worth a look for more than just this application. -TG
Mac Gems: Red Snapper 1.4: "Red Snapper lets you take a screenshot of an entire Web page, including live links.
(Via Macworld.)
News: iPhone unlocker trades phone for 'sweet' car
I suppose a "trade" means he won't face legal action. -TG
News: iPhone unlocker trades phone for 'sweet' car: "A hacker who figured out how to unlock the iPhone traded an unlocked phone for a car.
(Via Macworld.)
Apple holding 'special event' on Sept. 5
Apple holding 'special event' on Sept. 5: "Based on the invitation, it appears that new iPods will be on tap in San Francisco during an Apple event."
(Via CNET News.com.)
Jobs and Woz together again--in Lego form at least
Jobs and Woz together again--in Lego form at least: "The Young Woz and Jobs Playset, the latest limited-edition custom minifig product from PodBrix, goes on sale Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT."
(Via CNET News.com.)
iPhoto 7.0.2 update addresses .Mac Web Gallery
iPhoto 7.0.2 update addresses .Mac Web Gallery: "Apple today released iPhoto 7.0.2, the latest version of its digital photo management software, via its Software Update panel and on the Web..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:Apple, iPhoto 08, Macintosh, Photography, Software
Barcode Producer 4.5 now supports iWork '08
Barcode Producer 4.5 now supports iWork '08: "Intelli Innovations today unveiled Barcode Producer 4.5, a major update to its award-winning barcode creation software suite for Mac OS X..."
(Via MacMinute.)
iGlasses 2.0 adds digital zoom and more
iGlasses 2.0 adds digital zoom and more: "Ecamm Network has announced the release of iGlasses 2.0, a plug-in allows Mac users to adjust and manipulate camera settings from within popular video applications..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:Macintosh, Software, technology
Update: Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 hits stores
Update: Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 hits stores: "Electronic Arts today announced that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08, featuring the new EA SPORTS GamerNet and Photo Game Face features, is available in retail stores today under the EA SPORTS brand..."
(Via MacMinute.)
KeynoteUser.com releases Galleria Theme
Brian is such a great guy. Please follow the link to this theme and while you're there, check out the great Keynote tips and tutorials. -TG
KeynoteUser.com releases Galleria Theme: "KeynoteUser.com today introduced Galleria, a new theme built exclusively for Keynote '08 using Keynote's new Media Placeholder system in place of the old Photo Cutouts..."
(Via MacMinute.)
“Perfect” iTunes equalizer setting
“Perfect” iTunes equalizer setting: "
I noticed a lot of people are favoriting this screen grab of the ‘Perfect’ iTunes equalizer setting (I posted it to Flickr, so I won’t keep forgetting it when I need it).
Ever since I saw this in that Mac OS X Hints article, I’ve used it as my default equalizer in iTunes — it seems to give a nice pop to MP3 tracks in particular.
HOWTO and specific settings from the original article:
Quick Tip of the Week: From iPhoto to Mail
We've shown this in previous GreerMUG meetings. It's actually a combination of two great tips. -TG
Quick Tip of the Week: From iPhoto to Mail: "Want to send someone an image from your iPhoto library? The latest Tip of the Week actually offers two tips, first demonstrating a quick way to get a photo into an email message from iPhoto and then explaining how easy it is to resize that photo right in the Mail program. Take a look."
(Via Apple Hot News.)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Missing Visitors
One of the tragedies for me of Google's "upgrade" to Blogger was the loss of all the hundreds of visitors from all over the planet as revealed by the Clustr Map. I'll admit I took some pleasure in this. Regardless, we started over today. -TG
Mac OS X Hints: Place images behind cells in Numbers
Mac OS X Hints: Place images behind cells in Numbers: "Learn how to use images as backgrounds behind cell grids in Numbers '08.
(Via Macworld.)
macProVideo Aperture video tutorials now available
macProVideo Aperture video tutorials now available: "macProVideo.com has announced the release of 'Aperture 101: Mastering Aperture' (US$39.50), produced by professional photographers Justin Masse and Alexandria Markowsky..."
(Via MacMinute.)
iResQ offers Apple iPhone repairs
iResQ offers Apple iPhone repairs: "iResQ has announced that they have begun offering Apple iPhone repairs..."
(Via MacMinute.)
iwascoding releases GarageSale 3.3
iwascoding releases GarageSale 3.3: "iwascoding today released GarageSale 3.3, a free update to its award-winning eBay listing solution for the Mac that features a WYSIWYG auction editor and imports photos from iPhoto, a digital camera, or iSight..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Thursday, August 23, 2007
AT&T Drops 'Fewest Dropped Calls' Slogan
Oops! -TG
AT&T Drops 'Fewest Dropped Calls' Slogan: "AT&T tells its stores to remove signs that include the old 'Fewest Dropped Calls' advertising slogan, used by Cingular before its merger with AT&T Wireless. It turns out the claim was not true.
(Via Top Stories.)
News: Ambrosia fixes Snapz Pro X bugs
News: Ambrosia fixes Snapz Pro X bugs: "Snapz Pro X v2.1.1 is a new version of Ambrosia's popular screen capture utility for Mac OS X.
(Via Macworld.)
So, I Bought an iPhone, Bokay?
I know, I know. I said I wasn’t going to buy an iPhone. But, in a moment of weakness, I did it. (Those of you who bet I wouldn’t last can now collect your winnings.) Three things put me over the edge.
First, last week Apple made several announcements. The company introduced new iMacs, as well as updates to iLife and iWork. I even watched Steve Job’s entire speech and demo session. As usual, he blew me away. It’s not just the fact that he is a great presenter (which he is), but that his products are so unbelievably cool. I love everything about them.
Second, since I live and work in Keynote, which is part of iWork, I went to the Apple Store to buy the upgrade. I picked up a copy of iLife while I was at it. While I was there, I played with an iPhone. I think Steve has put some secret device inside the iPhone that interferes with the normal functioning of your brain. Right then and there, I started the rationalization process. I knew I was being sucked into the tractor pull.
Third, I met a guy who was talking about blogs, social networks, wikis, and all kinds of Web 2.0 technologies. Then I visited him in his office. As they say in Texas, ‘the guy was all hat and no cattle.’ He had an ancient—and I mean ancient—computer on his desk. It was running Windows 2000. His phone was also ancient. I felt like I was in a museum.
I thought, How can you talk about technology and contribute anything meaningful to the discussion if you are not using the technology? Duh. So, afraid that I was going to be left behind, or worse, end up a techno-hypocrite, I went out and bought an iPhone.
As it turns out, some of my concerns were misguided. The iPhone will work in a corporate environment with an Exchange Server. I am able to receive and send e-mail from the device without any problems. True, unlike the Blackberry, it won’t wirelessly sync my calendar and contacts. Instead, I have to connect the phone to my MacBook Pro and sync. But this is not that big a deal. The iPhone does so much more. It’s honestly one of the coolest pieces of technological joy I have ever experienced.
Whatever you may think of Apple, the iPhone is an icon of what the future holds. Electronic devices are going to become increasingly simple and elegant. And, I am more convinced than ever, an eBook device that will change everything is right around the corner. Those of us in the publishing world had better be ready.
Technorati Tags: apple, future, iphone, mac, steve jobs, technology
IPhone Tantalizes, Frustrates Criminal Forensics Experts
Here's hoping it reamins so. -TG
IPhone Tantalizes, Frustrates Criminal Forensics Experts: "Forensics experts find the iPhone tempting: It contains an enormous amount of information about a user, making it a potentially rich source of clues and evidence. The difficulty is figuring out how to get that data off the phone without tampering with it.
(Via Top Stories.)
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
News: Analyst: iPhone may top sales goals
News: Analyst: iPhone may top sales goals: "One analyst said that Apple may sell more than 800,000 iPhones in the fourth quarter, beating its own estimates.
(Via Macworld.)
Review: iDVD '08
An interesting perspective. -TG
Review: iDVD '08: "Even if you prefer to burn your movies to DVD instead of uploading them to a Web site or YouTube, chances are iDVD alone won't sway you to buy the iLife ‘08 suite. But given Apple's disinterest in the format, it's encouraging to see the fine improvements in iDVD ‘08.
iDVD '08 (4.0 Mice) Best Current Price:
(Via Macworld.)
News: Apple begins selling refurbished iPhones
News: Apple begins selling refurbished iPhones: "In keeping with what it has done with other products, Apple is now selling refurbished iPhones from its online store.
(Via Macworld.)
Apple releases iPhone Update 1.0.2
Apple releases iPhone Update 1.0.2: "Apple has released iPhone Update 1.0.2. The company's information regarding this update is vague, apart from to say that this release fixes reported bugs..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Ambrosia Software updates Snapz Pro X
Ambrosia Software updates Snapz Pro X: "Ambrosia Software today announced the release of Snapz Pro X 2.1.1, the latest version of its powerful and versatile screen capture solution for Mac OS X..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Apple makes iMovie 7.0.1 update available
Apple makes iMovie 7.0.1 update available: "Apple has released iMovie 7.0.1 via its Software Update pane and on the Web -- the latest update to its video editing application..."
(Via MacMinute.)
“iMovie ’08 is a must-have upgrade”
“iMovie ’08 is a must-have upgrade”: "‘For anyone who wants to edit digital video,’ says Ryan Faas (Computerworld) in his review of the newest version of the iLife suite, ‘iMovie ‘08 is a must-have upgrade. There are no consumer video-editing tools on the market that come close to its interface for either ease of editing or organizational features. Add to that the professional-level titles, transitions and results that it allows, and iMovie alone can justify the cost of upgrading to the new version of iLife.’"
(Via Apple Hot News.)
Friday, August 17, 2007
News: USBfever offers new iPod, iPhone accessories
News: USBfever offers new iPod, iPhone accessories: "USBfever.com has released new accessories for the second-generation iPod shuffle and the iPhone.
(Via Macworld.)
Review: Pages '08
Review: Pages '08: "Pages ‘08 is a great word processing and page layout program. For most individuals, it should be a perfect fit for day-to-day needs. But if you want to share and edit files on a network, or if you need robust mail-merge features, Pages will not be enough to fulfill your needs.
Pages '08 (3.5 Mice) Best Current Price:
(Via Macworld.)
Contributing to your Web Gallery
Contributing to your Web Gallery: "If you choose to allow it, visitors to your Web Gallery (and you) can contribute photos to your published albums via web browser, email, or any mobile camera phone that supports email. You can also add movies via browser or email.
To add from a browser, go to the Web Gallery album to which you want to contribute and click Upload. Next, enter the requested information and click Choose Files. Then choose a photo or movie from the dialog that appears, click Open, and you’re done.
To add by email fr"
(Via .Mac Blog.)
Elgato Releases eyetv 250 plus
iLounge.com posts The Free iPod Book v3.3
Hey, this is pretty cool. I wonder if this is but the beginning of the "iPhone friendly" type designation? -TG
iLounge.com posts The Free iPod Book v3.3: "The editors of iLounge have announced the release of The Free iPod Book 3.3, an updated, iPhone-friendly 244-page edition in Adobe PDF format..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Logitech upgrades portable iPod speaker system
Logitech upgrades portable iPod speaker system: "Logitech today announced the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for iPod, optimizing portability and delivering big sound in a small size..."
(Via MacMinute.)
OWC offers 3.0GB of memory for Mac mini
Now if the end user could only install it! -TG
OWC offers 3.0GB of memory for Mac mini: "Other World Computing today announced that it is now offering up to 3.0GB of expansion memory for Apple's latest Mac mini Core 2 Duo models -- 50% more memory than the 2.0GB maximum factory-installed option. Mac mini users will appreciate the real performance gains possible when taking their memory to this new max..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Apple posts iWeb 2.0.1 update
I've emailed a few about this already. This is a very necessary update and will hopefully create a much more pleasant upgrade experience.
Apple posts iWeb 2.0.1 update: "Apple has released iWeb 2.0.1, the latest version of its Web site authoring software..."
(Via MacMinute.)
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Apple, iWeb, Macintosh, Software
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
News: Intuit: Reports of Quicken's Mac death exaggerated
News: Intuit: Reports of Quicken's Mac death exaggerated: "The Mac version of Quicken is alive and well, contrary to reports from Intuit's own customer service representatives.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, applications, Macintosh, Software
Apple officially discontinues AppleWorks
Apple officially discontinues AppleWorks: "A report by Jonny Evans today on Macworld UK notes that Apple has ceased development of its long-time stalwart productivity suite, AppleWorks..."
(Via MacMinute.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
TUAW Tip: Crack open the monolithic iPhoto '08 Library
TUAW Tip: Crack open the monolithic iPhoto '08 Library: "hopefully a kickstart to getting Apple to recognize how hard this makes keeping two concurrent libraries mirrored.
(Via diggdot.us.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Software, iPhoto 08
Logitech unveils Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse
Logitech unveils Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse: "Logitech today announced the Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for notebooks with Bluetooth Technology, allowing people to connect directly to Bluetooth-enabled MacBooks or Windows-based notebook PCs -- without an external receiver..."
(Via MacMinute.)
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Macintosh
ZAGG introduces RockStic for iPod
ZAGG introduces RockStic for iPod: "ZAGG Inc today announced the introduction of the RockStic, a portable speaker system designed for the iPod and compatible with most digital media players..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update posted
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update posted: "Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) today released Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.7 Update..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software
John Lennon Solo Catalog Debuts on iTunes Store
John Lennon Solo Catalog Debuts on iTunes Store: "Apple today announced the debut of the John Lennon solo catalog on the iTunes Store. Sixteen of Lennon’s solo works from EMI Music are available, with the ‘Lennon Legend’ and ‘Acoustic’ collections making their worldwide digital debuts. For a limited period of 30 days, exclusive video content will be included with the albums ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band,’ ‘Sometime in New York City,’ ‘Walls and Bridges,’ ‘Milk and Honey’ and the collections ‘Anthology’ and ‘Working Class Hero.’ The John Lennon solo works will be available in iTunes Plus, offering DRM-free music tracks with high quality 256 kbps AAC encoding—for just $1.29 per song."
(Via Apple Hot News.)
Monday, August 13, 2007
Introducing My iTunes. Why keep your great taste to yourself?
Introducing My iTunes. Why keep your great taste to yourself?: "My iTunes is the easy way to tell your friends about your favorite songs, TV shows, or movies from the iTunes Store. Add a My iTunes widget to your personal web site, home page, or social-networking profile, and it will display your latest iTunes purchases, reviews, or favorite artists."
(Via Apple Hot News.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Software
First Look: Pages '08
First Look: Pages '08: "Our look at the changes in the iWork '08 suite concludes with Pages, the word-processing and page-layout tool. Jeffrey Battersby finds that the major additions to Pages -- namely, better compatibility with Word, a contextually-aware formatting bar, and much-improved tools for tracking changes -- make this iWork component a viable alternative to Microsoft's Word.
(Via Macworld.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
News: Adium 1.1 reworks tab support
News: Adium 1.1 reworks tab support: "Adium 1.1 is now available; the free chat client for Mac OS X reworks tab support and makes other important changes.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software
Researcher thinks Mac OS X is easy to exploit
Something to watch. -TG
Researcher thinks Mac OS X is easy to exploit: "Blog: Presenting at Black Hat, Charles Miller makes some controversial points about Apple Mac OS X and its ability to withstand future attacks."
(Via CNET News.com.)
Multisite for iWeb 2.0 now available
Looks like a great tool. -TG
Multisite for iWeb 2.0 now available: "Clarkwood Software today announced the release of Multisite for iWeb 2.0, a Mac OS X utility for users of iWeb..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iWeb, Software
Saturday, August 11, 2007
First Look: Keynote '08
First Look: Keynote '08: "If you pay close attention to Steve Jobs' public presentations, you'll have already seen one of the major new additions to Keynote '08 in action -- path animation. But Franklin N. Tessler finds that there's a lot more to the updated version of Apple's presentation software than that one addition.
(Via Macworld.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
Mac Word: Breaking down the Apple announcements
Mac Word: Breaking down the Apple announcements: "Jason Snell breaks down the highs and lows of Apple's new product announcements.
(Via Macworld.)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Nova Media releases message2net 1.2.3
Nova Media releases message2net 1.2.3: "Nova Media today unveiled message2net 1.2.3, a Universal Binary application for easy SMS- and phonebook management on Mac OS X computers..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
News: AirPort Extreme Base Station adds Gigabit Ethernet
News: AirPort Extreme Base Station adds Gigabit Ethernet: "The AirPort Extreme Base Station has been upgraded with Gigabit Ethernet ports.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, hardware
First Look: Numbers
First Look: Numbers: "Pages and Keynote have a new suitemate in Numbers -- an application that adds an Apple-like approach to spreadsheets. Rob Griffiths takes an initial look at this new app, exploring some of its major features and comparing it to Microsoft's Excel.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software
Apple releases Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1
Apple releases Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1: "Apple today released Mac Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.1, which adjusts the fan behavior in the Mac Pro..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Where's the Flash in Apple's New Software?
New IMac Is Apple's Best Machine, but It Still Sucks for Gaming
New IMac Is Apple's Best Machine, but It Still Sucks for Gaming: "Beautiful and beastly at the same time, the lovely new Mac lacks a decent video card option.
(Via Top Stories.)
News: PC World: iPhone owner survey results
News: PC World: iPhone owner survey results: "Nearly 90 percent of the iPhone owners who responded to a PC World survey rated themselves as very or extremely satisfied with their new mobile phone.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone
News: Spreadsheet app Numbers joins iWork '08
Wahoo! Isn't this the announcement for which we've all been waiting? -TG
Apple, Macintosh, Software
News: Spreadsheet app Numbers joins iWork '08: "Apple added a spreadsheet application to its iWork productivity suite. Numbers joins Pages and Keynote in the $79 iWork '08.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:Apple, Macintosh, Software
A New Option on My iPhone!
It's amazing, folks. A brand new option appeared on my iPhone today. It's just showed up like magic. What is it, you ask? It's the option to "Send to Web Gallery" in the Photo menu. How does Apple do that? Was the option always there, timed to appear today? Must be as I haven't synced the phone today. I don't have iLife '08 installed (yet) but I'm going to try it. -TG
Publishing photos to your Web Gallery
Publishing photos to your Web Gallery: "Web Gallery is a new .Mac feature that lets you share photos and movies on the web, in full quality and with a choice of stunning views. (Go and see for yourself.)
To publish photos, first make sure your .Mac account is set up in System Preferences. Next, update your version of iPhoto '08 to 7.0.1 by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu and following the prompts to install.
After installation, open iPhoto, select an album or event, and click the Web Gallery icon at the bottom of the wind"
(Via .Mac Blog.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software, .Mac
More online storage for .Mac members
More online storage for .Mac members: "Your .Mac membership now comes with a lot more storage, at no additional cost.
Full .Mac members now get 10 GB of combined iDisk and email storage, which you can allocate as you wish. Family Pack master accounts also get 10 GB, while Family Pack sub-accounts get 2.5 GB each.
The data transfer limit has been raised to 100 GB per month for full members and Family Pack master accounts, and 25 GB for Family Pack sub-accounts.
We’ve also increased the amount of storage you can add. Storage upgrades o"
(Via .Mac Blog.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
Apple releases Aperture, Front Row, iPhoto updates
Apple releases Aperture, Front Row, iPhoto updates: "Apple today released several software updates in light of its iLife '08 release (see separate story)..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:Apple, Software
Apple Enhances .Mac
Apple Enhances .Mac: "Apple today announced significant enhancements to its .Mac online service, highlighted by the debut of .Mac Web Gallery, a new feature for sharing photos and movies on the Internet. .Mac Web Gallery lets members easily share photos and movies directly from iLife ’08 with anyone on a Mac, PC or iPhone in stunning quality. In addition, .Mac Web Gallery visitors can download high quality images for printing and even contribute photos using a standard web browser or email."
(Via Apple Hot News.)
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
Another Great Apple Day
Whew! I've been "unwired" for most of the day (I hate it it when that happens) so I missed the real-time Apple announcements. I'm sure you didn't. New iLife, new iWork new .Mac features and a new iMac! I'm drooling all over the computer keyboard. I'll try to blog a bit about these as I see fit but just head on over to Apple's site and look for yourselves. Then reach for your wallet. -TG
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
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Apple, Macintosh, Software
Monday, August 06, 2007
News: Call Box DVD teaches about Apple's Color
If you've tried to use Apple's new application without any instruction you'll be shouting praises over this announcement. -TG
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software, Training
News: Call Box DVD teaches about Apple's Color: "Call Box has released a new DVD that offers users tips on how to use Color, the color management software Apple includes with Final Cut Studio 2.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Macintosh, Software, Training
Ten must-see iPhone apps
Ten must-see iPhone apps: "No third-party access? No problem. Clever developers are still coming up with programs for the iPhone that you access with the device's Safari browser. Dan Moren picks 10 that provided a well-rounded look at what's out there
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone, Software
Apple sued over iPhone keyboard
Apple sued over iPhone keyboard: "Blog: SP Technologies has sued Apple claiming that it came up with the idea of a touch-screen keyboard long ago."
(Via CNET News.com.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone
Apple's .Mac service will be spotty during Tuesday's event
Could it be true? If so it would be a very welcomed update. -TG
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Software
Apple's .Mac service will be spotty during Tuesday's event: "Blog: The .Mac service, just like Apple's iMac lineup, hasn't been updated in quite some time. That could change for both on Tuesday."
(Via CNET News.com.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, Software
Elgato Turbo.264 adds iPhone support, more
'iPhone: The Missing Manual' released
'iPhone: The Missing Manual' released: "O'Reilly Media has announced the release of 'iPhone: The Missing Manual,' (US$19.99) by David Pogue..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Thursday, August 02, 2007
IPhone Security Leaks All Patched Up, Apple Says
IPhone Security Leaks All Patched Up, Apple Says: "Cupertino issues patches to deal with the bugs that, in theory, could have allowed hackers to hijack your phone.
(Via Top Stories.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone
Saft for Safari on MacBreak Minute
Saft for Safari on MacBreak Minute: "
In the latest episode of MacBreak Minutes (subscribe), I talked about a Safari plug-in I like a lot called Saft.
Although my short demo only covers bookmarking a set of tabs, Saft does way more. To quote the lovely and talented Jon Hicks:
Saft is quite simply the vital extension for Safari. Its started life as a way of getting full screen/kiosk mode, but has grown to include many other features as well. Hao Li, the developer, is regularly adding new features, and updates are always available soon after a main Safari update.
Saft for Tiger is $12.00 and can be ordered online.
(Via 43 Folders.)
BooksoniPhone brings 20,000+ free ebooks to iPhone
This is viewable only on an iPhone. -TG
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone
BooksoniPhone brings 20,000+ free ebooks to iPhone: "BooksoniPhone.com has released the first version of its service for reading ebooks on Apple's iPhone..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, iPhone
News: Microsoft delays release of Office 2008 for Mac
News: Microsoft delays release of Office 2008 for Mac: "The launch of the first Intel-native version of Office will be delayed until mid-2008 because of what the head of Microsoft's Mac Business Unit called 'a perfect storm' of factors hampering development efforts.
(Via Macworld.)
News: QuarkXPress 7.3 improves performance
News: QuarkXPress 7.3 improves performance: "QuarkXPress has been updated with a boost to performance, new language support and more.
(Via Macworld.)
News: RapidWeaver update adds Aperture support
News: RapidWeaver update adds Aperture support: "Realmac Software released an update for its Website creation software, RapidWeaver, adding support for Aperture.
(Via Macworld.)
Technorati Tags:
Apple, applications, Software
News: Apple releases iTunes 7.3.2
Here's the text from the update: With iTunes 7.3, you can now activate iPhone service and sync it with your music, TV shows, movies and more. Also, you can now wirelessly share and enjoy your favorite digital photos from any computer in your home with Apple TV. iTunes 7.3.2 provides bug fixes to improve stability and performance.
News: Apple releases iTunes 7.3.2: "Apple on Thursday released an update for its iTunes jukebox software.
(Via Macworld.)
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
News: Apple faces mounting complaints on iPhone battery
Oh, come on! Apple has already explained what is meant by a "full charge cycle". The battery will last far longer than one year. The end of the article quotes from a complaint letter stating that Apple/AT&T should provide a replacement battery for the life of the phone. Are they kidding? Why? No one else does this. I understand no other phone required the owner to ship it off and wait, but there's still no reason to expect Apple to provide a replacement battery for the life of the phone. A lower price for the replacement? Sure. But free? -TG
News: Apple faces mounting complaints on iPhone battery: "iPhone users in New York, via a consumer group complaint, and Illinois, through a class-action lawsuit, are asking Apple to let them change their own batteries.
(Via Macworld.)
News: Leopard gets UNIX certification
News: 'iPhone Translator' offers foreign phrase books
I tried this. It's pretty cool. One could make the argument that an "on board" application would be even more practical but . . . -TG
News: 'iPhone Translator' offers foreign phrase books: "Coolgorilla's new iPhone Translator lets you look up commonly used words and phrases in five foreign languages.
(Via Macworld.)
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News: AC/DC bypasses iTunes; Should Apple care?
Here's an interesting story. What do you think? -TG
News: AC/DC bypasses iTunes; Should Apple care?: "AC/DC's decision to bypass the iTunes Store in favor of Verizon's online service is part of a growing backlash against Apple's online store, according to PC World's Tom Spring.
(Via Macworld.)
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Apple unloads torrent of patches, plus the first iPhone update
Apple unloads torrent of patches, plus the first iPhone update: "Blog: Mac and iPhone owners have some downloading to do, as Apple issued dozens of patches for Panther, Tiger and iPhone users Tuesday night."
(Via CNET News.com.)
Apple "Product Presentation" to be held next Tue.
Wonder what this means?! -TG
Apple "Product Presentation" to be held next Tue.: "A report on CNET News.com today notes that Apple will be holding a 'product presentation' Tuesday, August 7 for members of the media..."
(Via MacMinute.)
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WaterField Designs debuts new iPhone cases
WaterField Designs debuts new iPhone cases: "WaterField Designs has announced a new product line of cases for Apple's iPhone..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Apple posts Safari 3, Security, iPhone updates
Apple posts Safari 3, Security, iPhone updates: "Apple has posted updates for Safari 3 Beta, Security, and iPhone via its Software Update pane and on the Web..."
(Via MacMinute.)
Microsoft releases RDC 2.0 beta, PowerPoint Converter
For those in mixed server environments this is a great announcement. RDC is a great product. -TG
Microsoft releases RDC 2.0 beta, PowerPoint Converter: "Microsoft's Mac BU today announced the availability of a free, Universal beta version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) Client for Mac 2.0..."
(Via MacMinute.)Technorati Tags:
Macintosh, Software, Windows
iTunes Store Tops Three Billion Songs
iTunes Store Tops Three Billion Songs: "Music fans have now downloaded and purchased more than three billion songs from the iTunes Store, and ‘we’d like to thank all of our customers who have contributed to this incredible milestone,’ said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. The world’s most popular online music, TV, and movie store, iTunes features a catalog of more than five million songs, 550 TV shows, and 500 movies, and it recently surpassed both Amazon and Target to become the third largest music retailer in the US."
(Via Apple Hot News.)
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