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Sony Ericsson's first Android phone leaked

4 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

Sony Ericsson's first Android smartphone will be a very high-end touchscreen device most likely taking the iPhone head on, a Danish scoop shows. Codenamed the "Rachel," the phone would fit into the XPERIA line occupied only by the X1 but would emphasize speed, according to Mobil. Like the Windows Mobile-based Toshiba TG01, it would have a very high-end 1GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon processor at its h...
'Naughty' dice app quietly denied by Apple?

3 Jul 2009 | 11:05 am

Trichotomy Media is complaining that its Naughty Loaded Dice iPhone app has, possibly, been quietly rejected by Apple. The app has yet to receive an approval or a rejection after a month, and should therefore still be sitting in Apple's queue. The company notes that although the app does focus on bedroom activity, it still stays clear of any profanity or explicit images....
iPhone dominates Japanese smartphone market

3 Jul 2009 | 10:35 am

The iPhone is currently the best-selling smartphone in Japan, at least at retail, according to a recent survey. Gathered by research firm BCN, data from 2,300 stores shows the 8GB iPhone 3G as the most popular smartphone, followed by its 16GB sibling. Ranking third in the survey is the NTT DoCoMo Aquos SH-04A, designed by Sharp; RIM's BlackBerry Bold ranks sixth, and a full four slots in the lis...
Clarendon Apple Store shooting sees one wounded

3 Jul 2009 | 9:50 am

A shooting incident at the Clarendon Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia has left one wounded, news networks report. The shot was fired shortly after 10AM local time, and the victim has since been sent to a local hospital. Police have formed a perimeter around the area, hunting for a suspect still at large....
Apple considers 'active' packaging for handhelds

3 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

Future iPhones and iPods from Apple could come in "active packaging," a recently-published patent application hints. Apple observes that while standard product packaging serves its essential purpose, it is also subject to limitations, such as an inability to showcase electronics in action without completely draining batteries. Similarly, should firmware updates become available, a store's invent...

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External Link: Apple Patching Serious SMS Vulnerability on IPhone

3 Jul 2009 | 10:07 am

Security researcher Charlie Miller has discovered a way to attack and control an iPhone using only SMS messages. Don't worry, the details aren't public yet, and Apple should have a patch soon. Copyright © 2009 Rich Mogull. TidBITS is copyright © 2009 TidBITS Publishing Inc. If you're reading this article on a Web site other than TidBITS.com, please let us know, because if it was republished without attribution, by a commercial site, or in modified form, it violates our Creative Commons License. Bare Bones Software's BBEdit 9.2 -- A burly upgrade with newSleep command,…
Introducing the TidBITS Commenting System

3 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

After weeks of discussion, design, and development, Glenn Fleishman and Jeff Carlson and I are pleased to unveil our new TidBITS Commenting System (TCS). For many years, we've had the TidBITS Talk mailing list for discussions of our articles. We've tried to integrate it more tightly with our articles, but it's difficult to connect email and a Web-based content management system in a reliable and coherent fashion that doesn't require constant intervention. In the meantime, nearly every other publication and blog has added a comment feature. But commenting systems have suffered their own…
TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 06-Jul-09

2 Jul 2009 | 1:44 pm

PasswordWallet 4.4.7 from Selznick Scientific Software is a minor update to the longstanding password protection utility. Changes include enhanced VoiceOver support for visually impaired users, compatibility with Palm Pre HTML exporting, the capability to share passwords between records, the closing of helper apps upon quitting PasswordWallet, and auto-typing support for JIS keyboards. The company has also released Password Wallet 4.4.7 for the iPhone with a number of new features and usability tweaks. ($20, free update, 5.1 MB) Cocktail 4.4 from Maintain is a substantial update to the…
External Link: Apple Provides MacBooks to Maine Students

2 Jul 2009 | 11:42 am

Ars Technica is reporting on Apple's deal with Maine's Learning Technology Initiative to provide every middle- and high-schooler in the state with a MacBook. The arrangement is rooted in the success of an earlier initiative that gave every 7th and 8th grader in Maine with an iBook. Apple will provide 64,000 MacBooks (adding to the 37,000 already in circulation), educational software, professional development for educators, and tech support for $100 million over four years. Copyright © 2009 Doug McLean. TidBITS is copyright © 2009 TidBITS Publishing Inc. If you're reading this…
Firefox 3.5 Improves Performance, Privacy, and Standards Support

1 Jul 2009 | 3:01 pm

Mozilla has thrown back the curtains on Firefox 3.5, a significant update to the most popular Web browser that's independent of operating system makers. The tagline for the new browser is "Faster, Safer, Smarter, Better," and in initial testing, its new and improved features indeed apperar to improve an already good experience. Faster -- Firefox 3.5 includes a new JavaScript engine called TraceMonkey, which is supposed to provide up to twice the performance of Firefox 3.0, and over ten times the performance of Firefox 2. (I see hardly any visitors to TidBITS still using Firefox 2.) Although…

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Give us your tired, your poor, your best iPhone fireworks pix and videos

Mel Martin

4 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

Filed under: iPhoneIf you have an older iPhone or the newer 3GS, we'd love to see how you do shooting your local fireworks displays tonight. We'll put our favorites into a gallery and publish them tomorrow.We know the iPhone isn't a Nikon or a Canon, but it still amazes us how good the images can be. The new 3GS phone has a bit more megapixel firepower and you may get better focus, but all cameras are welcome. If you have one of the newer iPhones, short videos are also in order. Please let us know where you took the images, and if there were any special techniques you used to make your photos…
New MBP offers top display quality, but some beg to differ

Michael Rose

4 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pm

Filed under: Macbook Pro For pro photographers who care about color fidelity on a laptop screen, there's good news from Rob Galbraith on the revamped MacBook Pro line: the new laptops offer improved color performance, which Rob's review describes as "better colour accuracy than any Apple laptop we've profiled since...2001." Color accuracy, display evenness and grayscale viewing are all noted as excellent; the only sore spots are viewing angle and the grating lack of matte screen options for anything but the 17" top model. He notes that TechRestore may begin offering matte-screen replacements…
Get Astraware Solitaire and some free fireworks

Steven Sande

4 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Filed under: Gaming, Software, Freeware, iPhone, iPod touchLast week, Handmark announced the release of Astraware Solitaire [App Store] for iPhone and iPod touch. Solitaire features a dozen different games, including the classics Klondike, Free Cell, Canfield, and Pyramid. As with most of Astraware's games, the 12 solitaire games are nicely animated, easy to play, and hard to master. The game is currently on sale for just US$0.99, so grab it before it goes up to the normal price of US$4.99. I personally love playing solitaire as a way to pass time on planes and while waiting for meetings to…
iPhones ahoy! Making calls on cruise ships, updated

Steven Sande

4 Jul 2009 | 12:45 pm

Filed under: Wireless, Odds and ends, Internet, iPhone, iPod touchTUAW reader Troy sent an email the other day stating that he'd found one of our posts from last August to be very helpful. In Using your iPhone on a cruise ship we talked about Cellular At Sea and getting your iPhone to send and receive pricey calls from many cruise ships. How expensive are they? Last year, they were running about US$0.79 per minute. This year, they cost about the same.Troy's email got me thinking about how to make cheaper phone calls on cruises, since I'll be on two cruise ships next year. Since last August,…
Sega giving away Columns on iPhone for free all this weekend

Mike Schramm

3 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

Filed under: Gaming, Odds and ends, Freeware, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch Normally we'd just send out a tweet about this (that's usually what we do with free app deals, so if you're not one of the almost 40,000 people following us yet, you definitely should be), but this is a good one, and it's a holiday, so we wanted to make sure you knew. Sega is feeling particularly generous this weekend, so they're giving away free copies of their Columns Deluxe, a port of the old Genesis game, for the iPhone. The game is a pretty straightforward port -- it doesn't have any extras, and the accelerometer…

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Prototype iPhone 3GS on eBay? (No, No Matte Case) [Updated]

3 Jul 2009 | 11:59 am

Cult of Mac reports on a "sketch-looking" non functional white iPhone that is being sold on eBay as a prototype iPhone 3GS.The seller says theres a problem with restoring the software: This device is not eligible for the re...
NVIDIA Sources Refute Claim of Split With Apple

3 Jul 2009 | 8:23 am

Fudzilla has heard from industry sources close to NVIDIA that a recent report claiming that Apple will be dropping NVIDIA-based designs for future Macs is false and that the companies' relationship is "just fine."Apple is still buyin...
Concerns of iPhone 3GS Overheating and Discoloration Gaining Publicity

2 Jul 2009 | 11:56 am

Last week, Nowhere Else began receiving reports [Google translation] from owners of the white iPhone 3GS that had experience significant overheating, leading in some cases to distinct pink or brown discoloration on the iPhone's back case. A later re...
More iPhone App Controversy with Alleged Underaged Nudity

2 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

Wired reports on the latest high profile app removal from the App Store related to nudity. This time, a free app called BeautyMeter was removed due to an inappropriate image of a nude minor. The photo ... depicts a photo of a nude ...
Psystar Exits Bankruptcy, Launches New Xeon-Based Systems Running OS X

2 Jul 2009 | 9:29 am

Psystar, manufacturer of unauthorized Mac clones currently involved in a legal battle with Apple, reports that it has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is again prepared to take on Apple. Psystar filed for bankruptcy just over one month ago.

Macworld
UK Bank pushes iPhone e-commerce forward

3 Jul 2009 | 12:55 pm

Owners of the iPhone or iPod touch in the U.K. will be able to use their phone to both buy and pay for goods using a new application from MoBank.
Review: Read It Later for iPhone

3 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Both the paid and free versions of this app do an adequate job of letting you save Web articles for offline reading. But a few flaws keep Read It Later from being a superlative experience.
iPhone 3GS gets jailbroken, hack available online

3 Jul 2009 | 11:50 am

The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS -- purplera1n -- is now available.
Deathmatch rematch: BlackBerry versus iPhone 3.0

3 Jul 2009 | 11:06 am

With the iPhone OS 3.0 update now available, InfoWorld's Galen Gruman revisits his BlackBerry Bold-iPhone 3G showdown to find out what, if anything, has changed.
Brushing up with Brush Pilot

3 Jul 2009 | 10:34 am

Jay Hilgert’s Brush Pilot is a simple application that lets you preview, install, and delete brushes anywhere on your hard drive. James Dempsey takes a closer look.

MacTech
BagAmp portable amplifier system announced

Administrator

3 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

Collins America has announced its new portable amplifier system, the BagAmp. The composite enclosure vertical line array self-amplified system uses eight Audio Piston loudspeakers. Priced at US$699, the new BagAmp line array PA system will be displayed at the upcoming NAMM Summer Show, July 17-19, at the Nashville Convention Center. The new product will begin shipping worldwide in early August. Also announced [...]
Sonnet announces price cut on Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34

Administrator

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Sonnet Technologies (www.sonnettech.com) has cut the price on the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34, a two-port SATA host controller designed for video capture and editing in the field, studio, or office. It’s now being offered for US$199.99 instead of $299.99. The card supports sustained data throughput of up to 200 MB/second, 140 percent as fast as Sonnet’s standard-performance Tempo SATA card (and [...]
Single user edition of Cumulus returns

Administrator

2 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

Canto has announced the return of Canto-branded digital asset management (DAM) for individuals. Based on Cumulus 8 technologies, Canto Single User offers state-of-the-art file management for professionals, hobbyists and smaller organizations that don’t need the network (multi-user) capabilities of Canto Cumulus 8. “A single-user version of Cumulus has been a popular request from those using Cumulus at work who wanted the [...]
TeamViewer Manager now available for Mac

Administrator

2 Jul 2009 | 1:34 pm

TeamViewer, a provider of solutions for online communication and collaboration, has released TeamViewer Manager for Mac, a database tool designed to store support session details. Created for large companies and call centers, TeamViewer Manager is designed to record session information for quick recall and increased client service in a secure environment. Specifically engineered for large enterprises, TeamViewer Manager is included as part [...]
Monkeybread Software releases version 9.4 of the MBS plug-in for

Administrator

2 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

Monkeybread Software has released version 9.4 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic. The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which extend the REALbasic development environment with 1,500 classes featuring over 29,000 documented functions. The plug-ins require REALbasic 2006r4 or newer. Also required are 500MB hard disc space and around 64MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of [...]

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FormReturn 0.7.6b - Create, print & analyze optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets.

5 Jul 2009 | 11:07 am

FormReturn is OMR software (Optical Mark Recognition software) for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. Packed with features and easy to use it gives anyone, computer savvy or not, the ability to design printable forms, distribute, capture and automatically grade/analyze handwritten multiple choice response information instantly! All you need is the FormReturn Application (download here), a printer and a document scanner and you will be able to process hundreds of forms within minutes! Think of the time and money you will save. Since the launch of FormReturn beta in May 2009, we have had a huge…
PLCEdit 2.1.1 - POU file editor for programmable logic controllers.

5 Jul 2009 | 11:01 am

PLCEdit is a freeware source code editor for PLC programming. PLCEdit can read and edit POU files, compatible with Moeller SucoSoft and easySoftCoDeSys, CoDeSys v2.3.x export files, Siemens IL and SCL sources. and KW-Software .IL and .ST sources PLCEdit is able to edit and create different types of files, PROGRAM, FUNCTION_BLOCK, FUNCTION and GLOBAL_VARIABLE_LIST. Key features: support for Moeller, CoDeSys v2.3.x, Siemens and KW-Software sources programming languages are Instruction List and Structured Text sessions (files with POU links) print dialogbatch processing module cross platform…
MKVToolnix 2.9.7 - Parse, extract & create Matroska files.

5 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

MKVToolnix is a set of tools to create, alter and inspect Matroska files under Linux, other Unices and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some.
uCalendarX 3.2.3 - Scheduling calendar & PIM app.

5 Jul 2009 | 10:56 am

Very simple and easy to use interface. Three different views - Calendar / Week / Day view Easy to make a Banner which is a memo for mulitple days, with selected shape and color. Draggable simple Memo. Input weekly/monthly/bi-weekly/etc. event one time. Favorite Icon plot like a stamp. Customize background colors, day number font and others. Alarm, To-Do, AutoSave and more... International Name of Months & days, and Holidays Your families' Birthdays and special days WeekNumber Get and put memos by AppleScript Import / Export memos Search function Save memos as TEXT like setext format and…
EarthDesk 5.0.1 - View a high-resolution image of Earth on your desktop.

5 Jul 2009 | 10:52 am

EarthDesk replaces your desktop picture with a high-resolution image of Earth, complete with accurate current lighting conditions (sun, moon, city lights, and real-time clouds). This image will change throughout the day to reflect the movement of the sun, moon, and clouds in real time. Tons of features like citylights at night, zoom capabilities, and political and satellite maps make this a top-notch earth viewer.

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'Dirt Moto Racing' Powerslides Into the App Store

Blake Patterson

4 Jul 2009 | 5:29 pm

iPhone developer Resolution Interactive, who brought us the highly enjoyable Aqua Moto Racing, has just released dirt-track ATV racing game Dirt Moto Racing [App Store] for the iPhone and iPod touch. Dirt Moto Racing is an off-road racer that feels something like a scaled-back member of the Playstation 2's ATV Offroad Fury series. Core gameplay involves working through the game's Career mode, unlocking tours of increasing difficulty — eight in all — set across four different North American locations: British Columbia, Death Valley, Toronto, and the Florida keys. …
Sega's 'Columns Deluxe' Free for 4th of July Weekend

Eli Hodapp

4 Jul 2009 | 2:08 pm

If you owned a Sega console in the 90's, Columns Deluxe [App Store] will be a complete blast from the past. Originally the only game worth playing that I owned for my Game Gear, I've probably spent more time over the years in Columns than any other match three. Columns has appeared in several classic arcade collection games in recent generation consoles. And the original, as well as its sequels have been ported to nearly every other video game console in one form or another before finally winding up on the App Store. There's no reason not to take advantage of the 4th of July…
'Archon' Drops to $1.99 Ahead of Multiplayer Update

arn

3 Jul 2009 | 10:46 pm

ReactGames announced that they have dropped the price of Archon to $1.99 (from $3.99) for the July 4th weekend, and have also announced the first free update to the game which is due in July: The expansion will primarily include the eagerly anticipated multiplayer functionality, allowing you to match your skills against live opponents – with some additional optional features never seen before in Archon! No details about the Multiplayer option has been revealed, though it seems Bluetooth Peer-to-Peer is the most likely iteration. The initial release of the game had been well received with…
Apple Unleashes Massive Number of App Updates

arn

3 Jul 2009 | 7:27 pm

Apple must be catching up before the July 4th holiday, because they have unleashed a massive number of app updates today. Here are a collection of notable ones. We haven't had a chance to try them all out yet, so are relying on the developer's notes. Circuit Strike One ($0.99) - This zero-gravity shooter has received 19 fixes/improvements, many of which address the previously reported framerate drops and performance issues. It also allows users to individually reduce the visual effects to balance performance. UniWar ($0.99) - One of the best turn-based strategy games just got better…
'TapStar' - Sony Music Licensed Rhythm Game

arn

3 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

EpicTilt recently released a new rhythm game to the App Store called TapStar [$0.99]. While there are a number of rhythm games available on the App Store, TapStar's claim to fame is that it includes exclusively licensed content from Sony Music. That means the first release includes full versions of a number of known artists and songs including: Lit/My Own Worst Enemy Romantics/What I Like About You John Mayer/Say Britney Spears/I’m A Slave 4 U Pink/Get the Party Started Sarah McLachlan/Fallen Cyndi Lauper/Girls Just Want to Have Fun Warrant/Heaven TLC/Creep As well, the developer…

Ars Technica - Infinite Loop
VirtualBox 3 brings 3D graphics support

4 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

Sun announced this week the availability of VirtualBox 3, the latest version of its open source virtualization solution. The new version introduces experimental 3D graphics support and the ability to expose multiple CPUs to guest operating systems. VirtualBox was originally developed by InnoTek, which was acquired by Sun last year. InnoTek launched an open source edition of VirtualBox in 2007, releasing most of the program's code under the GPL. Alongside the open source version, the company has continued to sell a commercial version that has additional features, such as a built-in RDP server…
Week in Apple: Steve Jobs is back, Newton bugs, and lawsuits

4 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

July is finally here, proving that the world of Apple can in fact keep turning while Steve Jobs is away. This week's top Apple news examined the adoption rate of iPhone OS 3.0, a Newton bug, fraudulent iTunes gift cards, the disappearance of .Mac HomeSites, and more. Catch up here on the week that was with our news roundup—between throwing brats on the grill and checking out fireworks, of course. What's the uptake on iPhone OS 3.0? How quickly are users of Apple's mobile devices jumping on the 3.0 bandwagon? Conflicting data points from multiple sources give us anything but a clear…
Apple patching critical SMS vulnerability in iPhone OS

3 Jul 2009 | 8:26 am

Security researcher Charlie Miller has revealed that Apple is working on a patch for a security flaw he identified in the iPhone's SMS implementation. The flaw can actually lead to arbitrary code execution, as he explained to Ars last month. Miller hasn't yet detailed the flaw, citing an agreement with Apple, though he and partner Vincenzo Iozzo plan to detail their discovery later this month at the Black Hat Security Conference in Las Vegas. During a presentation at the SyScan security conference in Singapore, Miller explained that a vulnerability in the iPhone's handling of SMS…
Apple Stores now fixing cracked iPhone screens in-house (Updated)

2 Jul 2009 | 2:59 pm

An iPhone falls to the ground in slow motion and makes its first impact on a corner. You watch as the cracks branch out over the screen like a spiderweb. If it hasn't happened to you, it has happened to someone you know—and now, Apple can fix it on the spot at one of its retail locations. Jim Dalrymple at The Loop has confirmed that Apple retail stores have begun performing this in-house repair with what amounts to a big suction cup in the back. The machine separates the broken glass from the rest of your precious iPhone, letting the technician install a shiny new one. This is one of…
Apple may be dumping NVIDIA graphics for next-gen Macs (Updated)

2 Jul 2009 | 2:47 pm

Apple has nearly turned its entire line of computers over to NVIDIA-based GPUs, thanks mainly to the vastly improved graphics performance of its GeForce 9400M chipset over comparable chipsets from Intel. However, rumors suggest that recent negotiations between the two companies over next-gen hardware have soured to the point that Apple may give NVIDIA a complete cold shoulder. According to SemiAccurate (the irony of the site's name isn't lost on us), Apple is supposedly done with the "arrogance and bluster" that NVIDIA showed in its proposals concerning chipsets for Apple's next-gen hardware,…

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Fix for WiFi problems after iPhone 3.0 upgrade

danieleran

19 Jun 2009 | 6:07 pm

Daniel Eran Dilger So I’ve been pulling my hair out over my iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S both refusing to stay on WiFi and failing to automatically reconnect after waking from sleep ever since the upgrade to iPhone 3.0. Strangely enough, my original iPhone doesn’t seem to have the problem. Apparently I’m not alone, as Google [...]
Buying a new iPhone 3G S in twenty minutes

danieleran

19 Jun 2009 | 8:50 am

Prince McLean, AppleInsider The original iPhone defined a new height of spectacle in consumer electronics launches. With the release of the iPhone 3G S, Apple has managed to keep the media circus surrounding its new smartphones engaged for the third year in a row, and has greatly improved its in-store processing. AppleInsider | Buying a new iPhone [...]
MobileMe pushes out new Find My iPhone, Remote Wipe service

danieleran

17 Jun 2009 | 10:46 am

Prince McLean, AppleInsider Announced at WWDC, Apple’s new Find My iPhone and Remote Wipe services went online today with the warning that high traffic to the site might slow or prevent access for users trying it out on launch day. The site appears to be up intermittently and yet not actually functional yet MobileMe pushes out new [...]
Apple says iPhone 3G S pre-orders will be filled on time

danieleran

15 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pm

Michael L Basham & Prince McLean, AppleInsider Despite warnings from AT&T that claimed high demand for the new iPhone 3G S would prevent it from shipping pre-orders by the June 19 launch date, Apple is still promising to satisfy all web pre-orders with a Friday delivery. Apple says iPhone 3G S pre-orders will be filled on time . The [...]
Why Apple keeps iPhone specifications quiet

danieleran

11 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am

Prince McLean, AppleInsider In marked contrast to the PC market, where differention primarily centers around gigabytes, GHz, and Intel Inside branding, Apple is working to keep attention on the iPhone’s software, with a curious avoidance of any mention of the make or specification of its internals, apparently for competitive reasons. Why Apple keeps iPhone specifications quiet. The specifications [...]

MacFixIt
Weekly Utilities Update: Main Menu, Cocktail, atMonitor, more...

3 Jul 2009 | 11:20 am

Staff Pick: atMonitor atMonitor is a all in one view of the state of your system. Once installed, it runs and collects data and statistics about your system, displaying them in colorful and customizable graphs that will display in floating windows or in the menubar. You can set up triggers for threshold values, so you can execute scripts or perform other functions when the system surpasses a detected level for any measurement.
Managing languages and localization in OS X

2 Jul 2009 | 4:17 pm

OS X supports displaying core system components in most common languages. This support also extends to third-party applications, where developers can add localization to easily implement multi-language support in their applications. Through juggling language preferences both for the system and for individual applications and components, you can set up personalized ways to handle languages in your computer.
MobileMe updates feature iPhone-friendly enhancements

2 Jul 2009 | 10:02 am

Apple has recently updated MobileMe with a slue of iPhone-friendly enhancements as well as several usability upgrades. Continue reading for the latest updates.
Accounts not available in login window or accounts system preferences.

2 Jul 2009 | 9:20 am

OS X user accounts have a variety of attributes that determine how the account behaves. For instance, the user and group ID numbers, and paths to the home folder directory are ways the system determines what permissions the account has, and where to store personal information such as account-specific system settings.
MacBook Air firmware update v1.2 not installing.

1 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pm

A few MacBook Air users have noticed the recently released update for these computers either will not install on their systems or will not show up in the Software Update panel.

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iPhone SMS Vulnerability

ageekspot

2 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

iPhone SMS Vulnerability Found, Getting Patched: Interesting….. hothardware.com is reporting… “During a presentation at the SyScan conference in Singapore, security researcher Charlie Miller made clear that there was a significant vulnerability in the iPhone’s SMS system, a flaw that could ‘allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone.’” (Read full article HERE) Posted in Apple, daily news, geek, interesting, iPhone Tagged: geek, iPhone
Tech & Climbing Mount Everest

ageekspot

2 Jul 2009 | 5:25 am

Very cool article about an amazing expedition with all the geek toys in tow! “Climbing Mount Everest with a MacBook Pro and iPod | Laptop | Mobile Mac | Macworld: “If you’re planning an expedition to conquer Mount Everest, you need to make sure you have all of the necessary supplies. If your list of supplies is anything like the most recent group to take on the Everest challenge, you should pack your MacBook Pro and a few iPods, too.” (Read Full Article HERE) by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com Posted in gadget, geek, interesting Tagged: geek, ipod, macbook
Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: July 2009

ageekspot

1 Jul 2009 | 8:16 am

The BEST Desktop Wallpaper Calendars for July 2009 from Smashing Magazine: “Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That’s why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months.” (Get them HERE) Posted in cool stuff, geek, interesting Tagged: geek
Bing – Should you use it?

ageekspot

1 Jul 2009 | 5:20 am

Shiny Shiny: Bing – why you should be using it: A interesting article by Anna Leach about BING! “Having Binged (Bung?) for a few months now, I’m going to recommend Bing for anyone interested in visuals and graphics. It’s not just that the wallpapers on its home page are pretty pictures of seahorses and rainforests, it’s that the image and video searches are genuinely better.” (Read Full Article Here ) Posted in cool stuff, daily news, geek, interesting Tagged: Bing, search
Firefox 3.5

ageekspot

30 Jun 2009 | 1:18 pm

“The Fastest Firefox Yet – Firefox 3.5 is out and ready to download! Things move quickly online, and we’ve beefed up the engine that runs Firefox to make sure you can keep up: Firefox 3.5 is more than twice as fast as Firefox 3, and ten times as fast as Firefox 2.* As a result, Web applications like email, photo sites and your favorite social networks will feel snappier and more responsive.” (Get it HERE) Posted in daily news, geek, interesting Tagged: browser, firefox

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Why iPod Touch Owners Shouldn't Upgrade to OS 3.0

4 Jul 2009 | 9:20 pm

With all the hoopla about the iPhone 3GS's speed, what about its little non-cellular brother, the iPod touch? We upgraded the touch to OS 3.0, then ran a variety of real-world tests. The results were convincing.
IPhone 3GS owners bemoan its battery life

4 Jul 2009 | 4:20 pm

The new, high-octane iPhone 3GS is loaded with features that could light up your life -- but its battery isn't one of them.
Apple prepares iPhone SMS patch

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

Security experts have discovered a flaw in the way Apple's iPhone handles text messages, prompting the company to ready a patch to fix the issue.
NY thieves want iPhones, victims fight back

3 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thieves are increasingly going after iPhones and other smartphones but victims now can fight back with technology.One device allows a user to remotely activate a loud siren designed
MacBook Pro Only Displays Thousands of Colors

3 Jul 2009 | 4:20 am

In a machine labeled a “MacBook Pro,” you’d think they’d cater to, well I don’t know, professionals?

MacUser
Apple releases minor MobileMe Web service updates

1 Jul 2009 | 8:27 am

Apple has tweaked and enhanced a number of the features in its MobileMe Web services, bringing, among other things, new capabilities for iPhone 3GS users.
Cooliris even cooler

30 Jun 2009 | 3:04 pm

Cooliris, the visually-compelling browser plug-in, now supports tabbed windows and sharable URLs.
Firefox 3.5 officially hits the streets

30 Jun 2009 | 9:52 am

The latest update to Mozilla's free Web browser, Firefox 3.5, was released on Tuesday, bringing much-improved performance and new features.
Apple executive Borchers departs company

29 Jun 2009 | 9:33 am

Apple senior director of worldwide iPhone product marketing Bob Borchers has left the company to take a job with a venture capital firm.
The Macalope Weekly: Hold the liver

26 Jun 2009 | 9:58 am

Forget 2012, the iPhone is going to single-handedly destroy the world. Well, if netbooks don't get to it first. And Apple reiterates its stance on naughty, naughty iPhone app content.

iPod Touch Hacks
UltraSn0w not quite ready for 3.1

rooster

4 Jul 2009 | 6:04 am

The iPhone Dev Team warns us again not to update the 3Gs to 3.1 quite yet. They have to find a way to update the firmware without updating the baseband. Their current UltraSn0w program uses the at+xlog crash as an injection vector in exactly the same way as the 3G. If you update, it will update both the firmware and the baseband. So they just ask for a bit more patience. Here is a video of the 3Gs unlock of the 3.0 update. rooster Share This
Another Warning

rooster

2 Jul 2009 | 8:56 am

So, the dev team has been making almost daily updates with their work in the 3Gs and 3.1beta jailbreak departments. Here is the newest bit. I will warn you, if you are not at least somewhat savvy, then I would walk away right now. your 3GS temporary solution Remember we warned you to stay away from any updates to 3.1 if you want to be able to jailbreak or unlock your 3GS. Well this is an additional message to all you 3GS owners that would like to jailbreak your device sometime soon, but this advice comes with a warning! A warning that if you accidentally upgrade to 3.1, you will not be able…
A well-noted warning from the Dev Team

rooster

1 Jul 2009 | 4:35 am

Apple released the new 3.1 beta for the iPhone OS today. You’ve heard similar warnings before and know to take heed: Ultrasn0w users must stay away from any firmware updates past 3.0 (including today’s 3.1 beta) until we release the tools that let you update the firmware without updating the baseband. For most phones out there, baseband updates are irreversible and you’ll lose ultrasn0w. The 3.0 jailbreak was one of those (rare) times where both the jailbreak and the unlock coincided (the only other time was 2.2). It’s important that people realize that *most* firmware…
Snow Leopard OS 10.6

rooster

30 Jun 2009 | 3:12 am

This September, Apple will strive to create an even more perfect OS as it releases its newest update for Leopard. Here are some of the many updates it will include: A faster finder 64-bit support Grand Central Dispatch Icon refresh rate has been greatly increased Expose updates - now a dock option Stacks with more features including scrolling and navigating between folders A faster time machine backup (50% faster) Wakes up twice as fast, shuts down 1.75 times as fast, and finds the network 1.5 faster. Installs updates 45% faster Uses up 6gb less space A new quicker, cleaner, and more useful…
Dev Team Delays

rooster

29 Jun 2009 | 4:38 am

Just a little update on the 3Gs Jailbreak from the Dev Team. “We can jailbreak the 3GS right now. But making our jailbreak public at this point in time would benefit relatively few people. It would in fact be detrimental to many more people than it would help. So we feel it’s best to keep our version of the jailbreak out of Apple’s sights for the time being.” Their intentions are pretty clear and so, for those of you already with the iPhone 3Gs, patience is the game. We all know how Apple pumped up the gaming updates for the new iPhone 3Gs, but these updates may not be…

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ClubMac offers special 4th of July deals on Apple Macs, iPods, and more

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4 Jul 2009 | 9:58 am

ClubMac is offering special 4th of July deals on Apple Macs, iPods and iPod accessories, and more...
Apple, MacMall offer special deals on Apple Macs, iPods in Fourth of July sales

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3 Jul 2009 | 2:10 pm

MacMall has announced their Fourth of July Weekend Super Sale with special deals on Apple products...
Moviegoers, gotta pee? There’s an iPhone app for that, too

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3 Jul 2009 | 1:16 pm

Soda. Coffee. Water. Next time to you go to the movies, chug 'em all down...
Apple iPhone dominates Japan smartphone market

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3 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm

A survey of 2,300 retail stores reveals that Apple has cleaned up in the smartphone market in Japan...
iPhone battery not lasting through the day?� Juice it up!

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3 Jul 2009 | 11:09 am

The new, high-octane iPhone 3GS is loaded with features that could light up your life...

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iPhone OS 3.0 in your Inbox

myonlinelife@mac.com

17 Jun 2009 | 10:11 am

Here’s Apple’s 3.0 features page. ...Andy Ihnatko has a great article posted about 3.0 called, 10 nifty things about iPhone 3.0 that id have like to have known from Day One.” ...Ad: Treat yourself to a brand new Apple MacBook Air, MaBook, or MacBook Pro
iPhone v Pre Cost Analysis

myonlinelife@mac.com

10 Jun 2009 | 7:49 am

Billshrink.com has done a sweet job of analyzing the cost of ownership for the Pre, iPhone and the G1 (what the heck is a G1?). ... We’ll give Billshrink the honor of showing you the damage, but we blame AT&T. ...We could rant for pages, but we’ll just say that AT&T is a business run by opportunists and underachievers, and not worthy of a partnership with a company of Apple’s pedigree. The recent flap over AT$T’s iPhone 3GS pricing and unknown pricing and availability for tethering and MMS are just the most recent examples of how AT$T has missed the mark.
Price Drops in WWDC Wake

myonlinelife@mac.com

9 Jun 2009 | 8:16 am

is packed with factory refurbished Macs and iPods. ...We’ve never had a single issue that wasn’t resolved by Apple in a fashion that could be said to be different from the way Apple would handle an issue with a new-in-box unit. Take a look at what’s available in Apple Store Special Deals section if you’re in the market for a Mac. ...ie=UTF8&keywords=Apple%20MacBook&tag=fishingenthusias&index=pc-hardware&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Apple MacBook Air, MaBook, or MacBook Pro
Snap Out Of It: No Apple Table

myonlinelife@mac.com

8 Jun 2009 | 5:09 am

While the rumor mill is churning out predictions of incredible stuff from Apple (the most recent rumor to be debunked is a that shows a video conference between Apple’s next iPhone), we’re going on record: there will be no Apple tablet. Apple doesn’t ship products they know will appeal to only a contingent of Apple customers. ...We are pretty sure that Apple won’t ship a tablet (something similar in size to a MacBook), but what Apple spies claim to have seen in this general department might actually be nothing more than a larger iPhone. ...That means a better iPhone…
Pre's Launch Timing Mistake

myonlinelife@mac.com

5 Jun 2009 | 6:36 am

In the handset market, where Apple is considered to be very unusual - only launching a new model on a yearly basis, rather than quarterly or even more often that that - a 12 month-old handset is ancient. ...Perhaps, in hindsight, it was a bad idea to launch the Pre before Apple is expected to announce their third edition of the iPhone, which they’re expected to do Monday, June 7th. ...Wouldn’t it have been better to launch the Pre once the inevitable bitching and moaning over Apple’s next iPhone was well underway? ...As the text updates start flowing, Apple haters and Apple…

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Game Boy iPhone Pouch Won't Make You Cooler

Mr. Besilly

3 Jul 2009 | 12:28 am

STYLE GUIDE: An iPhone fashion revolution is officially under way, with designer felt pouches quickly becoming all the rage as the ultra-fashionable alternative to boring plastic cases. This custom-made Game Boy slip-cover creation is no exception to that trend, though the detailing here is a tad under done compared to some."You will love it, and your friends will be jealous because you are so much cooler." said German designer Toastkawaii wildly exaggerating in her product description. While many die hard iPhone owners insist on barebacking without any device protection at all,…
BeautyMeter App Pulled After Teen Girls Bare All

Mr. Besilly

2 Jul 2009 | 1:36 am

The latest nudie drama coming from the iTunes App Store centers around a vicious free app called BeautyMeter which mirrors the concept behind the popular online website "Hot or Not". The app produced by developers Funnymals, allows people desperate for any kind of attention to upload photos of themselves to be rated by a community of gawkers. Photos are rated by giving stars based on three criteria: face, body and clothes. With the latter criteria being of lesser importance.A wildfire of controversy was set off on Wednesday when Krapps.com, uncovered several sexually…
New iPhone 3GS Ad 'Skateboard' Focuses On Video

Mr. Besilly

2 Jul 2009 | 12:27 am

The third spot in a fresh trilogy of iPhone 3GS commercials "Skateboard", places Apple's video capture, on board editing and sharing features center stage. While the company's formula remains in tact, including a new music bed entitled "Mr. Pitiful" performed by Matt Costa, the latest ad focuses on video sharing as the hook. Honestly, what good is any video feature if you're not able to share the content?This would be an ideal time for AT&T to enter from stage left with an official announcement about the start of their wildly anticipated MMS service. The…
iPhone PlayStation Case Gives Me Warm Fuzzies

Mr. Besilly

1 Jul 2009 | 10:26 am

STYLE GUIDE: The idea of a PlayStation Console case for iPhone with matching controller key chain is one fantastical work of genius that instantly restored a feeling of childlike wonder for me at first glance. Hand tooled with a felt outside and black felt lining, this magical sheath is hand embroidered with great detail certain to spark epic conversations about the glory days of video gaming.Notice the Sony and PlayStation logos and geek-tastic detailing put into designing the controller. It's like buying an iPhone case and plush toy all in one. Dimensions are 5" by 3" making…
iPhone OS 3.1 Screenshots Reveal Video Update

Mr. Besilly

1 Jul 2009 | 5:02 am

The latest beta release of iPhone OS 3.1 features a few small but necessary updates aimed at iPhone 3GS devices that both developers and users will welcome as happy, happy, joy, joy items of interest. One of those features include new APIs to that will enable third party apps to access videos along with the edit function. Expect a fresh crop of apps that will include iPhone video access.Another useful feature beyond faster boot times is also focused on video. In the current 3.0 version once a video clip is trimmed, the original version is overwritten and lost. This update offers the option of…

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WWDC 2009 LIVE Discussion!

Michael

8 Jun 2009 | 8:52 am

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Crabble – an iPhone/iPod touch stand for your Wallet

Michael

29 Apr 2009 | 11:45 am

You know I love watching video on my iPhone, but I have often wished I could take a stand with me that wasn’t a complete pain to carry around. So, you can imagine, I was please to see this new stand, Crabble, from Seskimo. The stand fits in your wallet, but can hold an iPhone or iPod touch in either portrait or landscape mode, and has an adjutable angle to 45 degrees. That’s pretty cool. Here’s the best part…the thing only costs $4.99. That’s CHEAP…or in this case, INEXPENSIVE might be more appropriate. Because if it works as well as it does in that video,…
Apple Corrects their Form 10-Q

Michael

27 Apr 2009 | 7:10 am

Apple isn’t typically one to admit a mistake, but when it comes to their Form 10-Q, they don’t really have a choice. Apple issued a press release this morning stating that they have filed an amendment to correct the Form 10-Q they submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The filing last week incorrectly reported the voting percentage for shareholder-submitted proposals because abstentions were counted as “No” votes. I know, really riveting stuff. You can read the full press release after the jump. CUPERTINO, Calif., April 27…
Apple Tops 1 Billion iPhone App Downloads

Michael

24 Apr 2009 | 4:09 pm

It’s amazing that there have been 1 Billion iPhone App Downloads since the store launched last year. I’m proud that iVerse has contributed a million downloads to that 1 Billion total, and at the rate things seem to be growing with the App Store, I cannot wait see where they go from here. It’s a huge milestone, and thankfully, we’re starting to see some really great apps out there. Here’s the full press release… Apple’s Revolutionary App Store Downloads Top One Billion in Just Nine Months CUPERTINO, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —…
VIDEO: Apple airs “Laptop Hunter” Counter Ads

Michael

20 Apr 2009 | 5:15 pm

Apple has been quick to respond to the “Laptop Hunter” ads by Microsoft. The new series of ads (4 in all) mostly take shots at PCs. From their many viruses in “Biohazard Suit”, to how the only way to say that a PC works right is to include a full screen of legal jargon in “Legal Copy”. My favorite, though, is the one above. “Time Traveler” has PC making a voyage to the future to see if PCs will ever work right…of course…when he gets their the PC of the future freezes up before he can answer the question as to whether they will ever…

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Security Hole Found in iPhone SMS Code

Chris Barylick

3 Jul 2009 | 3:57 am

Over at the SyScan conference in Singapore, security researcher Charlie Miller cited his discovery of a new significant exploit in the iPhone’s SMS system. The flaw may “allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone.” “The SMS vulnerability allows an attacker to run software code on the phone that is sent by SMS over a mobile operator’s network. The malicious code could include commands to monitor the location of the phone using GPS, turn on the phone’s microphone to eavesdrop on conversations, or make…
OnyX Reaches Version 2.0.5 beta 2, Adds Fixes

Chris Barylick

3 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am

Onyx, Titanium Software’s popular freeware multifunction utility for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 2.0.5 beta 2. The new version, a 16.5 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: Compiled with Xcode 3.1.3. English translation improved. Deleting logs and Crash reports improved. Deleting User Cache improved. Deleting Internet Cache improved. Errors management improved. Show/hide the alert message at first launch of downloaded applications. New iTunes tab in the Parameters panel with new options: - Add or not the track number. - Auto play the songs while importing. -…
PowerPage Podcast Episode 113

Jason O'Grady

2 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pm

Episode 113 of the PowerPage Podcast is now available. You can either download it from the iTunes Store or directly (35.1MB, MP3). Panel: Jason O’Grady, Rob Parker and Tom Hesser. Topics: iPhone, 3GS, overheating, shortages, OS 3.1, Firefox 3.5’s hidden trackpad gestures, gdgt.com launch and the re-design of the PowerPage and out transition to WordPress. We wrap it all up with “What’s on your Mac?” Here’s what’s on our Macs this week: Jason HyperMac – 222Wh External MacBook battery ($499) Pure DC Car Charger ($149) Rob Xmarks – Keeps all your…
Rumor: Apple, NVIDIA Could Part Ways After Contract Spat

Chris Barylick

2 Jul 2009 | 6:53 am

Despite portraying a friendly image for the past several months, Apple and NVIDIA are now rumored to be involved in a spat that could see some GeForce chipsets excluded from future Mac models. According to semiaccurate.com, a report from this past weekend asserts that negotiations between Apple and NVIDIA are now extremely bitter after the latter’s proposed terms were viewed as “arrogance and bluster” and all but rejected as-is. Sources close to the discussions have stated that Apple may not agree to another such deal for 3-4 years as a result of the heated words. It…
Apple Issues Overheating Warning for iPhone, iPhone 3GS Handsets

Chris Barylick

2 Jul 2009 | 5:22 am

Whether reports of iPhones overheating are entirely true or not, Apple seems to be taking the situation seriously enough to reveal the presence of a temperature warning screen for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. According to Gearlog, an unknown but probably very small number of iPhones have been affected by overheating, to the point that some white iPhone 3GSes have allegedly turned pink. Apple, has issued what some might call a “common sense” warning: a support document that warns users not to keep the iPhone in an environment where temperatures can exceed 113 degrees Fahrenheit,…

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EXCLUSIVE: WunderRadio's great iPhone Twitter adventure

Scott Kleinberg

24 Jun 2009 | 7:52 am

06.24.09 - 9:30 a.m. In Chicago, $6.99 won't buy me a large quad iced venti latte and a chocolate chunk cookie. It will, however, buy you the greatest iPhone radio app there is. As many of you know, I've always recommended WunderRadio as my iPhone radio app of choice. Yes, there are other music apps out there like Pandora and Pocket Tunes and Slacker and all of them do what they set out to do well, but WunderRadio is different - WunderRadio is about providing a high-tech, old-fashioned radio station experience. Meaning, when I want to listen to Atlantic City's hottest music at 95.1 WAYV just…
iPhone MMS in the U.S. via AT&T imminent? **UPDATE: AT&T says no

Scott Kleinberg

18 Jun 2009 | 9:31 am

**UPDATED 12:20 p.m.** Not so fast, literally. I received this comment from Meghan Roskopf, a spokesperson for AT&T: "What you've heard is false. MMS for iPhone will be ready by late summer. AT&T and Apple have a detailed planning process and both companies supported the decision and timing." That's unfortunate, so it remains to be seen what this internal memo was that the AT&T representative at customer service talked about. I'll keep you posted on what I find out. 06.18.09 -- 11:21 a.m. This is what folks in the U.K. using o2 received when they downloaded 3.0. We might be next. (thanks to…
iPhone 3G users extended preferred pricing on iPhone 3G S

Scott Kleinberg

17 Jun 2009 | 12:02 pm

06.17.09 - 2 p.m. This is huge news. AT&T has listened to what customers had to say and a lot of people - including myself - appreciate this. Now instead of waiting to qualify for upgrade pricing if you would normally be eligible next month, August or September, you can upgrade effective tomorrow. Many kudos, AT&T - This is welcome news. We're reacting of course on Twitter, so please chime in with your thoughts there. Thanks for calling. The entire press release from AT&T appears below. An Update for our Customers Some customers have had questions about our plans and policies for iPhone 3G S,…
Blog plan

Scott Kleinberg

17 Jun 2009 | 7:15 am

06.17.09 - 9:15 a.m. Hi, everyone. With the future of the blog up in the air I'd like to just remind you of 2 ways to get everything you'd normally get here. 1. Twitter. Follow me at @iptib. I'm on it all the time. I still answer questions and pass along all the good stuff. It's not a blog but it's still me. 2. Facebook. There's an iPTIB page that I try to check. And while I admit I do a poor job over there, there's places galore for you to comment so I'll be sure to check it. Sadly, as we approach 2 years here, I never really anticipated the day where I'd be telling you that iptib may not…
AT&T to provide subway service in Chicago

Scott Kleinberg

10 Jun 2009 | 4:49 pm

06.10.09 - 6:50 p.m. This is either good news or bad news depending on your perspective. According to the Chicago Tribune, AT&T will become the fourth wireless service in CTA subways under a contract the transit agency's board approved Wednesday. AT&T joins Cricket, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular in providing service in the underground rail tunnels of the Red and Blue Lines. The CTA estimated the AT&T contract will generate at least $3.1 million over the 10-year deal. According to the CTA, installation and testing of AT&T’s base equipment — comprised of amplifiers, transmitters and…

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Popular technology industry news for the week of 6-28-2009

NEWS

5 Jul 2009 | 7:53 am

Section: You know what’s going on in the wonderful world of Apple, but what’s going on throughout the technology industry? Gadgetell‘s got you covered. Here a list of their top stories from this week… Solar powered mobile from Sharp launches in JapanDouble the YouTube: Now you can upload 2GB videosRumored Sprint, Verizon launch dates for the BlackBerry Tour 9630Sony PSP phone in the works?iJector projects 50 inch video from your iPod Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
New iPhone TV ad shows off video editing capabilities

Josh Holat

4 Jul 2009 | 11:37 am

Section: Apple, Apple News, Commercials, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone SDK & AppsApple has a new iPhone TV advertisement that touts the new editing capabilities of the iPhone 3GS. The commercial consists of a person recording a skateboarder, followed by cutting out the end of the video clip where the skateboarder falls. The iPhone user then continues to email the video to a friend. Again, it is very well made. In my opinion, the ability to “edit” (and I use quotes because you can really only trim it) is just another way the iPhone appears to be more like a portable computer than a…
Gadgetell Review: SnapWords for the iPhone and iPod touch

NEWS

4 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am

FROM GADGETELL - What is it? SnapWords is a game by Magnetism Studios that is meant to be played by lots of people. It’s kind of like Taboo or Password. Get a word on the game and try to get someone on your team to guess the word. When your turn is over,… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
Hot Apple gaming news for the week of 6-28-2009

NEWS

4 Jul 2009 | 11:34 am

Section: Miss out on any Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPod gaming news this week? Here’s a look at this week’s top Apple stories from our friends at Gamertell... EA discouraging used Sims 3 game sales with registrationApple App Store gaming update for the week of June 22 - June 28, 2009Gamertell Exclusive: Interview with senior producer, creative director Dave Georgeson about zOMG!Gamertell Exclusive: Interview with composer Jeremy Soule about the music of zOMG!And don’t forget to check out our App Store updates. Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. |…
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 07.03.09

NEWS

3 Jul 2009 | 5:40 pm

FROM GADGETELL - Welcome to this week’s edition of Who’s on Crack. This week was overflowing with what clearly was drug-induced euphoria. Maybe we can blame it on summer vacations? Maybe we can blame it on the torrential rains in the east. Maybe we can just blame Milli Vanilli. Whatever the blame, we’ll… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

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Happy Independence Day!

ryanrit

4 Jul 2009 | 8:02 am

Happy Fourth of July to our American viewers. We'll be back on Monday. If you just can't stay off the internet, you might want to learn more about the holiday from History.com See you Monday!
Where's the Love, Bono?

jamie

1 Jul 2009 | 7:22 pm

Our friends from atu2.com just got the scoop on the new U2 / RIM Blackberry collaboration. Blackberry will soon be introducing something called the U2 Mobile Album. The application will let fans get the latest tour news, listen to music, watch video and share photos.You may remember Bono stating they switched to RIM due to Apple's unwillingness to grant them "access to their labs and people." Well despite being huge U2 fans, we're just not buying that. This Blackberry app doesn't appear to do anything more than what Trent Reznor is offering with his NIN app available on iTunes right…
Wednesday Website of the Week: Cake Wrecks

macgirl

1 Jul 2009 | 12:02 am

I tend to stick with the mainstream Digg/NYTimes/CNN each morning for my website rounds. But then I head over to a site that has no bad news, and I enjoy. The website we're featuring this week has classic snark, clever writing, and most importantly- disturbingly weird cakes. Cake Wrecks is a wonderful blog who's sole purpose is to share images of the ugly, the misspelled, the strange and just plain sad...cakes. I became addicted after following a link to the worst "cake wreck" disaster cakes for brides. At the time I was planning my wedding and couldn't resist a link to see a cake, good bad…
TDL Live This Week: (6/29- 7-6)

ryanrit

30 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

As Tom Cruise said so well in Vanilla Sky, you have to take the bitter with the sweet. And so it is with this week's show. Oh sure we still manage to cover the tech news, and Carolyn stopped by to show off her new MacBook Pro, and yet something was missing. This week's show will not be on the "Best Of" dvd compilation, but enjoy it anyhow:
Retro Tech Tuesday: Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis

ryanrit

29 Jun 2009 | 9:02 pm

If you watched this week's TDL Live, you know that sealed copies of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker game for the Sega Genesis are now selling for over $200. Well, just in case you don't have the coin to pick it up, (or maybe you don't have the genesis to play it) here's a look at some gameplay thanks to the magic of YouTube. I never played this game, but I have to say, the game doesn't look that bad, especially by 1990 standards:

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Cops Release Security Video of Arlington Apple Store Shooting Suspect

Leander Kahney

4 Jul 2009 | 1:54 pm

Security video from Friday’s violent armed robbery at the Apple Store in Arlington, Virginia, has been posted to YouTube. The Arlington police are cleverly using YouTube to broadcast crime videos with appeals for help from the public. The latest video is from Friday’s robbery at the Apple Store Clarendon in Arlington, in which a female employee was shot in the shoulder and wounded. The 26-year woman is in hospital in serious but stable condition, police said. In the security video, the employee is seen opening the back door to the store after the suspect rang the bell at about…
First Looks: iPlay Music Chords for iTunes is a Good Beginner’s Tool

Lonnie Lazar

3 Jul 2009 | 11:57 pm

What it is: iPlay Music, a Mountain View, CA company, produces music learning software and operates a web-based store in the iTunes mold that just launched an innovative Chords for iTunes app that gives musicians an easy way to synchronize music in an iTunes library with a Quicktime video showing the chords to play along with a particular song. Why it’s cool: The Chords for iTunes app is a promising tool for learning to play popular songs, whether you are a guitarist or keyboard player, and offers easy to read visual cues to the chords of songs such as Sittin’ on the Dock of the…
Duh: Aerospace Workers Banned From Using iPods

Nicole Martinelli

3 Jul 2009 | 1:06 pm

Image courtesy Marshall Aerospace Feel slightly bad for the folks at Marshall Aerospace out on the tarmac, using forklifts or putting planes together who got used to listening to ambient or Vegan-a-Go-Go podcasts while on the job. Following the advice of a health and safety expert, the 1,500 employees of the Cambridge, UK company have been banned from using iPods at work. “There have been no particular incidents,” said an unnamed spokesman in a press release. “But on our site there are aircraft, forklift trucks and so on moving around - and we are a precision engineering…
iPhone eReader Eucalyptus Given 17+ Rating By Apple

Craig Grannell

3 Jul 2009 | 10:57 am

Take note, readers: eReaders apparently offer frequent/intense mature/suggestive themes! Well, at least this one does. On Twitter, Eucalyptus author Jamie Montgomerie says his app is now saddled with a 17+ rating (and, oddly, referred to as a game on its App Store page warning section). You may recall that the app caused controversy when Apple rejected it, primarily for it enabling you to download the text from Kamasutra. Apple later relented, but now the app has all sorts of warnings on the App Store, as shown above. Again, the problem isn’t so much Apple’s…
China’s Green Dam Internet Filter is Full of Holes

Lonnie Lazar

3 Jul 2009 | 10:47 am

For all of its public perception as a great censoring overlord, the Chinese government leaves plenty of wiggle room for computer manufacturers, including Apple, to avoid complying with recently mandated strict Internet filtering requirements. While foreign and domestic makers of computers running Windows will eventually have to ship their machines with controversial Green Dam Youth Escort software, other machines running Mac OS X or Linux, for example, will be exempt from the mandate, according to a report at Yahoo Tech. An Apple sales representative in Beijing indicated Green Dam is not…

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Get 50% off Windows 7 pre-orders from Amazon before July 11, but *only while supplies last*. Amazon is now shipping the 13" MacBook Pro at a discount, while the aluminum MacBook is just $1094! Get close-out deals on the MacBook Air, too. Snag a speedy iPod Touch (2G) from Amazon at a discount, and also save money on the popular new Mini, iMacs and latest Mac Pro models. Mac Box Set, iWork '09 and iLife '09 all get great Amazon discounts, and you save a bunch on MobileMe. Office 2008 Media Edition has a hefty discount, and Amazon chops prices on Adobe CS4, VMware, "Leopard" 10.5.6, Lightroom…
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Sketches 1.7 released – Includes OS 3.0 improvements, redo, better zoom

Scott McDaniel

5 Jul 2009 | 5:52 am

LateNiteSoft today announced the release of Sketches 1.7, an update of the popular drawing app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Version 1.7 takes advantage of some of the new features in version 3.0 of iPhone firmware to provide a better user experience. In addition, a redo option has been added and the zoom feature has been improved. Existing customers can download the update for free. Users can scribble thoughts using their fingers, illustrating ideas with simple diagrams, notes and sketches.
CVZ Productions releases Daily Tracker 2.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Scott McDaniel

4 Jul 2009 | 7:13 pm

Seattle based CVZ Productions today is proud to release Daily Tracker 2.2, an update to their personal organizer for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's unique capabilities and interface, Daily Tracker offers one place to gather and track notes and activities. Users can choose an existing category or let Daily Tracker set-up a new one for them. Version 2.2 features iPhone 3.0 support, and sports many new improvements.
eCOMPOSITE releases GPSRecorder 2.0 – Updated for OS3 and iPhone 3GS

Scott McDaniel

3 Jul 2009 | 11:24 pm

eCOMPOSITE today released GPSRecorder 2.0, an update to its GPSRecorder app for iPhone 3GS. GPSRecorder takes advantage of the compass and provides an instant map. The app still fulfills needs of photographers and hikers alike, providing easy geotagging export and export to hiking web sites or Google Earth files. All of this in a focused app that's built for hours of recording.
iHanWel releases iDay Deluxe 2.3 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Scott McDaniel

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

iHanWel today is proud to announce iDay Deluxe 2.3, an update to their popular day calendar and event utility for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhone's unique capabilities and interface, iDay makes it easy to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special event. Choose any entry and iDay will present useful, accompanying information, including numeric data, Western, Chinese, Native American, and Celtic Zodiacs, and the moon phase for that day.
Our iPhone contest winner announcement!

Scott McDaniel

2 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

Congratulations to the winners in our iPhone contest! The iPhone goes to @jedijen, the Uniea Case goes to @bridget3420 and the PED3 stand to @spvaughan. Thanks to EVERYONE who entered, and we look forward to entertaining, enlightening and educating you for a long, long time!

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Survey: The iPhone is No. 1 in Japan

Philip Elmer-DeWitt

4 Jul 2009 | 5:47 am

Gauging the iPhone’s popularity in Japan is not easy. Just ask Brian X. Chen. He wrote a piece for Wired.com last April called Why the Japanese Hate the iPhone suggesting that despite the long lines that greeted the iPhone 3G last summer, the device was a big flop in Japan. “Apple’s iPhone has wowed most of the globe,” he wrote. “But not Japan, where the handset is selling so poorly it’s being offered for free.” Chen had to issue an apology to readers and two major revisions after his piece was torn apart in AppleInsider by Daniel Eran Dilger, writing under…
How many new iPhones did AT&T sell?

Philip Elmer-DeWitt

3 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

AT&T’s (T) widely leaked “best-ever sales day” memo ticking off the records set on June 19, 2009 — the day it began selling the iPhone 3GS — is packed with superlatives but notably lacking in numbers. (See memo below.) Unlike Apple (AAPL), which reports on a quarterly basis how many iPhones it has shipped, AT&T keeps its unit sales figures close to its chest. The new memo trumpets the fact that iPhone sales on June 19 “exceeded sales recorded on 2008’s iPhone launch day,” without saying how many phones it sold on either day. But by…
The iPhone App Store takes a bad turn

Philip Elmer-DeWitt

2 Jul 2009 | 5:10 am

I’d heard about this new iPhone app, but it wasn’t until AT&T’s (T) sales pitch landed in my inbox Thursday morning that its significance hit home. It’s called the AT&T Navigator — a turn-by-turn GPS navigation system for your car that runs on an iPhone 3G or 3GS. From the press release and early reviews it sounds like it’s packed with features, from voice activation and spoken directions to the ability to search for the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot and the cheapest gas. The problem with the application is how you pay for it. Downloading the Navigator is…
A fireside chat with Apple’s Jonathan Ive

Philip Elmer-DeWitt

1 Jul 2009 | 9:41 am

Jonathan Ive, the reclusive designer of the iMac, iPod, PowerBook G4, MacBook and iPhone, made a rare public appearance Tuesday night at London’s Royal College of Art, where he was the guest of honor and featured speaker at an “Innovation Night” dinner. The event was by invitation only, but one of the attendees was the BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones, who filed an appreciative report on the Beeb’s dot.life site. “What emerged,” writes Cellan-Jones, “were some fascinating insights into the culture of Apple and the craft of industrial design. Ive was…
Morgan Stanley: Mac shipments on the rise

Philip Elmer-DeWitt

1 Jul 2009 | 5:11 am

According to Morgan Stanley’s Kathryn Huberty, Apple (AAPL) is the computer maker with the “most upside” as the PC market begins to stabilize after the dismal first quarter of 2009. There’s some good news for Hewlett Packard (HPQ) and Dell (DELL) in the report to clients Huberty issued overnight Wednesday, but it’s mostly attributed to enterprise cycles and inventory restocking. Apple, however, is a different story. “Even before the new Macbook Pros launched,” she writes, “Apple began to outperform the broader commercial PC segment — with…

Daring Fireball
Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Driver

John Gruber

5 Jul 2009 | 8:08 am

Yikes: A monorail train at Walt Disney World crashed into the back of another train early Sunday, killing one driver, according to an amusement park spokesman and a witness interviewed by CNN. Here’s amateur video of the scene just after the accident, shot from the passenger platform at the Ticket and Transportation Center. ★
Cabel Sasser’s Favorite Fireworks Packaging of 2009

John Gruber

4 Jul 2009 | 4:46 pm

A great Independence Day tradition. My favorite this year is “Blond Joke”. ★
Delicious Library

John Gruber

3 Jul 2009 | 6:21 pm

Delicious Library 2.1 is out, along with a free iPhone companion in the App Store. My thanks to Delicious Monster for sponsoring this week’s DF RSS feed to promote it. The iPhone app syncs with the Mac version and lets you view everything in your library, with the same intricate attention to UI design and experience that has made Delicious Monster famous. It’s good. If you need further convincing, check out the adorable guided tour video they made to promote the iPhone app’s release last month. Hand-crafted stop-motion animation. If this video doesn’t make you smile,…
‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Icon Set

John Gruber

3 Jul 2009 | 12:15 pm

Nice set of icons by Mischa McLachlan. ★
‘Edge’ Is Back in the U.S. and U.K. App Stores

John Gruber

3 Jul 2009 | 12:01 pm

Remember Edge, the iPhone game that was forced out of the U.S. and U.K. App Stores after some jackass claimed a copyright on the word “Edge”? Well, Edge is back. I bought it last night and I highly recommend it, as does my five-year-old son. Very fun. ★

The iPhone Blog
iPhone 3GS Oleophobic Coating Wearing?

Jeremy Sikora

5 Jul 2009 | 10:34 am

Engadget Mobile has posted a link to a forum in which an individual claims to have issues with the oleophobic coating on his iPhone 3GS wearing off. Is it possible? Sure, anything is possible. Is it likely this will happen to you? Highly unlikely. There could be a few explanations here: could be a simple case of user abuse, perhaps it is a stroke of bad luck for the owner who happened to get a defective iPhone, or maybe the screen needs to be cleaned! Whatever the case may be - do not panic! This is a single report - TiPb has found no other cases of users having this very issue, even within…
Regarding iPhone 3GS, Overheating, and “the Weather”

Rene Ritchie

5 Jul 2009 | 7:19 am

The UK’s Telegraph ran an article recently with a headline stating “Overheating iPhone 3GS: Apple blames the weather”… that could be a tad misleading. The Telegraph cites an Apple knowledge base article, last updated June 25, 2009, that warns about leaving the iPhone 3GS in hot places or using it under hot conditions, and shows a screenshot of the iPhone’s temperate warning screen, The problem is, as longtime TiPb readers know, it’s the same knowledge base article that’s been up since the introduction of the iPhone 3G in 2008, the update merely adding…
Doom Resurrection, iTunes Movies, Tap Tap Revenge, IM+, Appshopper.com, Autostich - TiPb Picks of the Week

Rene Ritchie

4 Jul 2009 | 3:47 pm

Every week a few of us from team TiPb, bloggers and forum crew alike, will bring you our current favorite, funnest, most useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone (or iPod touch) related, they’re fair game. So who’s on deck this week and what are our picks? Find out after the break! Chad’s Pick: Doom Resurrection I was a little apprehensive about this on-rails First Person Shooter (FPS) but id did a great job with it. It controls great, has a nice environment…
Quick App: CNNMoney.com News, Stocks, and Video for iPhone

Rene Ritchie

4 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

CNNMoney.com News, Stocks, and Video [free - iTunes link] for iPhone (and iPod touch) is the latest big name entrant into the App Store financial news and media space. Leveraging their brand and resources, it looks like CNN.com’s mobile site while working like an iPhone app. iPhone-likeness aficionados may take a few blinking moments to adjust, but it’s a deliberate design decision that will no doubt appeal to the massive user-base of CNN.com’s existing web services. TiPb had a chance to test drive CNNMoney, and from a pure content standpoint it’s impressive. When you…
iPhone 3GS Jailbreak purplera1n Updated to Support Vista, Windows 7, 64-bit

Rene Ritchie

4 Jul 2009 | 7:50 am

OH (original hacker, yo!) George Hotz has posted the RC2 version of his iPhone 3GS jailbreak tool, purplera1n. Along with other improvements, the new version supports Vista, Windows 7, and supports 64-bit. If any of the above interests you, and you’re a responsible adult who understands the risks involved, hit the link below and check it out. Jarrrr! [On the iPhone] This is a story by the iPhone Blog. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. iPhone 3GS Jailbreak purplera1n Updated to Support Vista, Windows 7, 64-bit

MacOSXHints.com
No new hints today

3 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

Macworld's offices are closed today in celebration of Independence Day in the United States. Hints will return as usual on Monday. -rob.
Enable the Debug menu in Safari 4

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

So robg and I were discussing another hint submission of mine, one that robg couldn't understand because it referred to a menu he didn't have. After some back and forth, it turned out that the core of the suggestion for this new hint was actually on the site for a year, but buried at the bottom of a lengthy comment string. The original hint covered how to enable the Debug menu in Safari, and dates back to 2003. With the advent of Safari 4, this command no longer worked. But somehow, I had a Debug menu and robg did not. The key is in a comment made by chleuasme, posted at the tail end of the…
Force Safari 4 to re-render a page

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

I've been having troubles with Safari 4 and rendering issues on my Mac. Pages will load fine, but then any little thing, such as scrolling, can cause display issues, as seen in the image at right (click it for the full-size version). Instead of reloading the entire page, which can be a slow process depending on connection speed and page complexity, I use Safari 4's Debug menu (Enable the Debug menu in Safari 4), which has a new Force Repaint command (Shift-Command-R). If the page can be rendered correctly, it will be done instantly, without waiting on a reload. This works to fix my rendering…
10.5: Wake a sleeping Mac with via Automator

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

I have a Mac mini in my living room hooked up to my TV. I wanted to be able to control the mini from my iMac in my office. Using Screen Sharing built into Leopard, it's a simple click of the mouse to do this. With a little Automator love, I created a simple workflow that turns the Screen Sharing step into a click of an icon in the dock. However, even with the power efficiency of the 2009 Mac mini, I don't want to leave it on 24/7. After searching through several solutions that used Python and shell scripting (neither of which I know or could make work), I found this nifty Applescript from…
Delete digits in iPhone OS 3.0 Calculator

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

For all those missing the backspace key in the Calculator (to remove a number you just tapped), just think like Apple: a little swipe over the display will do it. Seems quite consistent to me, as you also do this to delete stuff in other parts of the UI, like lists. I don't really understand why this isn't mentioned in the User's Guide -- are they betting on when someone finds out? ;-) [robg adds: I don't know if this worked in iPhone OS 2.x]

Seth H. Weintraub's blog
Firefox 3.5. Don't update yet if you use Google Gears

Seth H. Weintraub

1 Jul 2009 | 3:45 am

Firefox was updated yesterday. That's good news unless you use Google Gears to cache your Gmail and Docs... read more
Dell set to enter the mobile phone market with Android

Seth H. Weintraub

15 Jun 2009 | 1:46 pm

First come the inadvertent leaks, then come the spy picts. Eventually we'll see some actual products. That's the usual progression on technology announcements. We're at the blurry spyshot stage now with Dell's upcoming entry into the Mobile phone game. read more
iPod touch-like Sony Walkman to run Android?

Seth H. Weintraub

12 Jun 2009 | 10:39 am

Sony is building an Android Walkman. This is good news for both Sony and Google. Here's why. read more
Is Google Wave the spork of the Internet?

Seth H. Weintraub

28 May 2009 | 11:14 pm

Google did it again today, overshadowing Microsoft's Bing search engine offering with what be their most ambitious project yet. Google Wave is described as what email would be like if it were invented right now. read more
Microsoft to turn attack ads from Apple to Google

Seth H. Weintraub

25 May 2009 | 4:02 pm

Microsoft, according to some, is having success with its Laptop Hunter ad campaign. Personally, I think the ads are laughable at best and purposely misleading at worst. Regardless, it looks like we're going to see more of the same attack ads. The difference, however, is that Microsoft has moved its cross hairs from Apple to Google. read more

Slashdot: Apple
Squeezing a Wikipedia Snapshot Onto an 8GB iPhone

timothy

3 Jul 2009 | 7:41 am

blackbearnh writes with this excerpt from O'Reilly Radar "Think about Wikipedia, what some consider the most complete general survey of human knowledge we have at the moment. Now imagine squeezing it down to fit comfortably on an 8GB iPhone. Sound daunting? Well, that's just what Patrick Collison's Encyclopedia iPhone application does. App Store purchasers of Collison's open source application can browse and search the full text of Wikipedia when stuck in a plane, or trapped in the middle of nowhere (or, as defined by AT&T coverage...)"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
iPhone Vulnerability Yields Root Access Via SMS

timothy

3 Jul 2009 | 6:01 am

snydeq writes "Pwn2Own winner Charlie Miller has revealed an SMS vulnerability that could provide hackers with root access to the iPhone. Malicious code sent by SMS to run on the phone could include commands to monitor location using GPS, turn on the phone's microphone to eavesdrop on conversations, or make the phone join a DDoS attack or botnet, Miller said. Miller did not provide detailed description of the SMS vulnerability, citing an agreement with Apple, which is working to fix the vulnerability in advance of Black Hat, where Miller plans to discuss the attack in greater detail. 'SMS is…
Some Overheating 3GS iPhones Glow Pink

kdawson

1 Jul 2009 | 1:51 am

Hugh Pickens writes "The Telegraph reports that dozens of users of the recently released iPhone 3GS have reported overheating issues, with some iPhone owners unable to pick up the device because the handset gets so hot to the touch, while others say the casing turns pink with the heat. 'I am definitely experiencing issues with the iPhone running warm and quick battery life lost,' writes Tom Goldstein on one discussion board. 'The phone seems to warm up almost immediately if I am doing anything that pulls data over the network.' Some users have said the device has been too hot to put to their…
Controversy Over San Francisco Public Transportation Data

Soulskill

28 Jun 2009 | 6:20 am

paimin writes "A struggle is breaking out in San Francisco over whether the developer of a publicly-funded installation of real-time tracking for the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has a right to control the use of data from the system. The situation is not totally clear, but this sure seems like an attempt to use patent threats to hijack public data. The city paid for the system, and the developer claims he lost money on the deal, so now he's shutting down applications like Routesy and Munitime that use data from the system unless they license the 'copyrighted' data from him."Read…
Hospital Confirms Steve Jobs's Liver Transplant

kdawson

23 Jun 2009 | 8:26 pm

CNet is reporting that the hospital where Apple's CEO reportedly got a liver transplant two months ago has now confirmed the truth of these reports. "Steve Jobs underwent his liver transplant about two months ago at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, the hospital confirmed Tuesday. Jobs, who returned to work Apple's campus in Cupertino, Calif., on Monday after a six-month medical leave, 'is now recovering well and has an excellent prognosis,' according to a statement by Dr. James D. Eason, the program director of the Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute. ... While Eason…

MacNewsWorld
Jobs' Quiet Comeback, Mini's Big BOM and Maine's Massive MacBook Splurge

Chris Maxcer

2 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

After the raging blog activity surrounding the launch of iPhone OS 3.0 and the new iPhone 3GS, the Apple-focused blogosphere has finally slowed down to catch its collective breath. Still, there's plenty to talk about, like Michael Jackson music sales going through the roof on iTunes, CEO Steve Jobs returning to Apple's Cupertino campus, the Mac mini's relatively high build cost, and MacBooks selling like text books in Maine. "Michael Jackson is likely make more money in death than he ever did in life -- the Elvis effect," writes Cult of Mac blogger Leander Kahney.
Jobs Is Back, Apple's Still Standing, Life Goes On

Richard Adhikari

1 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

After all the excitement about Steve Jobs' health, the market reaction to news that the Apple CEO had returned to work appeared muted. Apple shares closed at $142.43 at close of trading Tuesday, 46 cents up from the previous day's close. They were actually down from Monday's open of just under $144. Shares did climb a bit last month on news that Jobs had received a liver transplant. However, it may also be telling to look back to January, the time at which Jobs announced his planned absence.
Grumbling Over Transparency Intensifies as Jobs Returns to Apple

Erika Morphy

30 Jun 2009 | 2:17 pm

Apple has confirmed that CEO Steve Jobs has officially gone back to work, according to numerous media reports. Beyond saying that Jobs would be working both at his office and from home, and that the company was happy to have him back, Apple provided no details about its chief's future involvement with the company. There are signs that investor concerns are building over Apple's handling of information regarding Jobs' health status, Fred Ruffy, senior trading analyst with WhatsTrading.com, told MacNewsWorld.
iPhone OS 3.0: The Delight Is in the Details

Chris Maxcer

30 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

As most iPhone owners already know, the iPhone rocks. More importantly, what makes it come alive isn't so much the svelte touchscreen form factor but the software. The great thing about the iPhone is Apple's dedication to improving it, and Apple's third major version of its iPhone operating system is definitely an improvement. Like millions of other iPhone owners, I downloaded and installed it almost immediately -- though I did it later in the day, so I didn't run into any of the traffic jams that slowed Apple's servers.
Toasted iPhone 3GS Rumors Spreading Like Wildfire

Erika Morphy

29 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm

The iPhone 3GS may be selling like hotcakes, but some users are saying that's not where the comparison ends -- and it's just the latest in a string of complaints about Apple's newest gadget. Temperatures rose over AT&T's initial attitude toward iPhone users who wanted a subsidized 3GS upgrade before their contracts were up for renewal. Steam shot out of quite a few ears when users found there would be no tethering capability even though the iPhone 3GS could support it. What else could happen to disillusion the owner of a shiny new 3GS? Try having it catch fire.

Macsimum News
iPhone OS 3G is hot—in more ways than one

Dennis Sellers

5 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Posted by Dennis SellersThere have been numerous complaints in Apple’s forums and elsewhere that the best-selling iPhone 3GS suffers from overheating, discoloration and shorter-than-promised battery life. Apple says the weather is partly to blame.
Nvidia: reports wrong, we’re still best buds with Apple

Dennis Sellers

5 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

Posted by Dennis SellersDespite the flurry of reports that Apple and Nvidia are on the outs, Nvidia says that’s just not true. The reports have claimed that Apple may drop Nviida chips in Macs following a contract fight.
iPhone 3GS is ‘jailbroken’

Dennis Sellers

5 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

Posted by Dennis Sellers Only two weeks after the launch of the iPhone 3GS, 19-year-old George “Geohot” Hotz has “jailbroken” the device, reports Computerworld. Hotz calls his jailbreaking application “PurpleRai1n.”
German Mac cloner: we’re meeting needs that Apple doesn’t

Dennis Sellers

4 Jul 2009 | 9:39 pm

Posted by Dennis SellersA German firm, PearC, that earlier this year bean offering computers running Mac OS X, in apparent violation of Apple’s user license, is expanding its operations into France, the Netherlands and Belgium, reports OSNews.
The MacReviewCast #215: SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Mach Desktop, MacNerdNews

Dave Merten

4 Jul 2009 | 10:46 am

Posted by Dave MertenBy Tim Verpoorten This week we look at SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Archive, Mach Desktop, Clipboard Evolved, Freeware plus much more. We have a lot of great folks on today’s episode with their reviews and comments on software, hardware and websites that make using the Mac special. Plus I’ll have the...

CNET News - Apple
Employee shot, wounded at Virginia Apple store

Leslie Katz

3 Jul 2009 | 2:25 pm

An employee was shot Friday at this Apple store on Clarendon Blvd. in Arlington, Va. Customers were inside the store when the shooting happened, but no one else was injured, police say.(Credit: Apple) Update at 11:25 a.m. PDT July 4: Police have released two surveillance tapes on ...
iPhone 3GS jailbreak, 'purplera1n,' hits Web

Leslie Katz

3 Jul 2009 | 10:54 am

Just as America gears up to celebrate Independence Day comes news that iPhone 3GS owners are getting some freedom of their own. This is the site for purplera1n, which enables the installation of third-party software not approved for Apple's App Store. George Hotz, who you may recall as ... Originally posted at Crave
Apple patents point to haptics, fingerprints, RFID

David Meyer

3 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

The haptic feedback patent, if approved, would bring the iPhone in line with rival handsets that provide localized tactile feedback.(Credit: CNET ) Three patent applications by Apple were published Thursday, and they cover technologies including haptics, fingerprint recognition, and RFID. The haptic feedback patent, if approved, would bring the iPhone (...
iPhone heat issue much ado about nothing

Jim Dalrymple

2 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

OK, folks, it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and relax. (Credit: Apple, Inc.) There has been a lot of talk today about Apple supposedly admitting it has heat issues with the new iPhone 3GS. The simple fact is that is not true. What Apple did do ...
AT&T breaks sales records with iPhone 3GS launch

Marguerite Reardon

2 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

(Credit: Apple) The first day the Apple iPhone 3GS went on sale was the biggest sales day ever for AT&T, according to an internal memo sent to company employees that has since been published in various blogs. That's right, iPhone Day 2009 beat out the two previous iPhone ... Originally posted at News - Wireless

iPhone Atlas
iPhone heat issue much ado about nothing

Jim Dalrymple

2 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

OK, folks, it's time to step back, take a deep breath, and relax. (Credit: Apple, Inc.) There has been a lot of talk today about Apple supposedly admitting it has heat issues with the new iPhone 3GS. The simple fact is that is not true. What Apple did do is update a previously published tech note advising customers of the safe operating temperatures of the iPhone. Now, why would Apple do this? Because it does it every time it releases a device like the iPhone 3GS. It's standard procedure for the company to continually update tech notes for all its products. If you're not familiar with them,…
Apple fixing iPhone SMS security hole

Elinor Mills

2 Jul 2009 | 2:03 pm

Apple expects to have a fix later this month for a vulnerability in the iPhone that could allow an attacker to gain control of the device remotely via SMS, a security researcher said on Thursday. An attacker could exploit a weakness in the way iPhones handle SMS (short message service) messages to do things like use GPS to track the phone's location, turn on the microphone for eavesdropping, or take control of the device and add it to a botnet, Charlie Miller, co-author of The Mac Hacker's Handbook and principal security analyst at Independent Security Evaluators, said in a presentation at…
MobileMe updates support for iPhone and OS 3.0

David Martin

2 Jul 2009 | 12:19 pm

(Credit: Apple, Inc.) Apple has updated a support document that details MobileMe enhancements for an iPhone running iPhone OS 3.0. The updates include the following features. Mail On an iPhone or iPod Touch, a user can search all messages including those stored on the MobileMe "cloud" (server). You can search in the From, To, and Subject fields. Gallery iPhone 3GS users can publish videos to a Gallery album. If no Gallery albums exist, an album is automatically created when publishing a photo or video from the iPhone. Push Contacts and Push Calendar There's an option to merge existing…
Apple updates heat advisory for iPhone 3GS

David Martin

2 Jul 2009 | 12:11 pm

Last week, Apple revised a support document about iPhone temperature to include the iPhone 3GS. The June 25 document cautions iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users to operate their handsets within acceptable temperatures. It makes the following recommendations: Recommended operating temperatures Operate iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in a place where the temperature is between zero and 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Low or high-temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause the device to temporarily stop working properly. Recommended storage temperatures Store…
Consumer Reports: iPhone bests Pre, BlackBerry

Jim Dalrymple

2 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

Apple's recently released iPhone 3GS pulled out a victory in Consumer Reports' latest smartphone showdown. (Credit: Apple) In handing the iPhone the top spot in this year's smartphone list, Consumer Reports on Wednesday praised the iPhone 3GS for its "superior display, reinforced by top-notch multimedia, navigation, Web browsing, and battery life." However, the iPhone didn't win in all of the categories. Consumer Reports gave high marks to the Palm Pre and BlackBerry for their messaging functionality. The organization also praised the Pre as a "superior multitasker" for its "deck-of-cards…

CNET Blogs
Apple MacBook Air: Cooler graphics

Brooke Crothers

5 Jul 2009 | 10:45 am

Is there a downside to squeezing a real graphics processor into in a 3-pound, ultra-thin laptop?
Ramen robots invade japan restaurant

Dave Rosenberg

5 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

A noodle shop in Japan has employed robots to make your soup. Next, they'll assume your identity and steal your car.
Wife exposes chief spy's personal life on Facebook

Chris Matyszczyk

5 Jul 2009 | 7:43 am

The wife of the new head of MI6 reveals details of their vacations, their children, their celebrity friends, and even how he looks in swimming attire.
Report: Problems stymie U.S. cyberspy protection

Natalie Weinstein

5 Jul 2009 | 6:13 am

Technical and privacy issues are plaguing the U.S. government's work on the overarching system to protect federal computer networks from cyberspies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Spiral Jetty, earthwork extraordinaire

Daniel Terdiman

5 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

On the north edge of the Great Salt Lake, Robert Smithson's masterpiece sits peacefully, awaiting visitors willing to make the long trek to see one of the world's great land art pieces.

MacBytes.com
Gotta go at the movies? There's an app for that too.

3 Jul 2009 | 6:49 pm

Apple Software: Gotta go at the movies? There's an app for that too.
Apple's iPhone sweeps the board in smartphone sales

3 Jul 2009 | 6:47 pm

News and Press Releases: Apple's iPhone sweeps the board in smartphone sales
App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke app, patent published for a karaoke player

3 Jul 2009 | 9:04 am

Apple Services: App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke app, patent published for a karaoke player
Jailbreak of the iPhone 3GS

3 Jul 2009 | 9:02 am

Apple Software: Jailbreak of the iPhone 3GS
Security Research: Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable

3 Jul 2009 | 9:01 am

Mac OS X: Security Research: Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable

Applelinks.com
Charles Moore Reviews Firefox 3.5

cwmoore@applelinks.com

2 Jul 2009 | 1:58 pm

Still not a terribly exciting browser, but version 3.5 brings a slate of enhancements, improvements, and refinement with some new features, more speed and improved memory management to this solid and reliable Web workhorse
Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Thursday, July 2, 2009

cwmoore@applelinks.com

2 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

Steve Jobs: Trust the Art, Not the Artist Why Bother Getting A Mac? Apple Poised To Drop NVIDIA Chips? Apple May Drop NVIDIA Chips In Macs Following Contract Fight Kace Pledges End To Mac Discrimination MacBook Air Firmware Update V1.2 Not Installing Mac Shipments On The Rise Apple's Mac Shipments Rebounding Sharply In Recent Weeks Does Apple Really Have The Greenest Notebooks? Firefox 3.5 performs at 251% the speed of 3.0, At Least On Windows - Report
New Battery Triples Battery Life of iPhone/iPod

cwmoore@applelinks.com

2 Jul 2009 | 12:58 pm

QuickerTek has just announced the Apple Juicz External Battery for the first, second and 3G iPhones, iPod and iTouch. With this external battery users get up to three times the battery life. 30 extra hours of music, 6 extra hours of video and 3 extra hours of talk time on the iPhone. The External Battery features a high capacity 2200 mAh Polymerized Lithium-ion battery, LED status indicator and is compatible with all iPod models with a 30 pin connector, iPhone and iTouch.
Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Thursday, July 2, 2009

cwmoore@applelinks.com

2 Jul 2009 | 12:53 pm

iPhone v Pre - The Celebrity Smartphone Deathmatch So Long, HackBook: You're Useless Now Thanks to iPhone 3GS Are you an Apple iPhone bore? University of Florida's PharmD Program To Require iPod touch Battery Issues Likely Cause of iPhone 3GS Overheating AirPort Firmware Update 7.4.2 May Cause Poor iPhone Wireless Performance Listening to Mr iPhone
MacSpeech Inc. Ships MacSpeech Dictate Legal

cwmoore@applelinks.com

2 Jul 2009 | 3:35 am

First Speech Recognition Dictation Solution for the Macintosh to Understand More than 30,000 Legal-specific Words and Terms

The Mac Observer
News: Apple Warns of Learning Interchange Security Breach

webmaster@macobserver.com

3 Jul 2009 | 7:29 am

Apple has apparently been warning Apple Learning Interchange members that their user account passwords may have been compromised. The Mac and iPhone maker began sending out email notifications to program members on Thursday, and also took the ALI Web site offline.
News: Happy Fourth of July!

webmaster@macobserver.com

3 Jul 2009 | 4:30 am

In honor of Independence Day -- a U.S. holiday -- The Mac Observer will not publish on July 3rd so we can get a head start on celebrating over the holiday weekend. We will return on Monday, July 6th, with our regularly-scheduled coverage of Apple, Mac, iPod and iPhone news.
TMO Scoop: Psystar Moves to Drop Bankruptcy Ahead of Apple Legal Battle

webmaster@macobserver.com

2 Jul 2009 | 3:07 pm

Unauthorized Mac clone maker, Psystar, filed a motion to dismiss its bankruptcy case in Florida on Thursday claiming it couldn't afford to simultaneously deal with that filing along with Apple's copyright infringement case in California.
News: Uncomfirmed Reports Say Apple & Nvidia On The Outs

webmaster@macobserver.com

2 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm

Uncomfirmed reports say that Apple and Nvidia are on the outs, with the Mac maker banishing Nvidia from future Mac products for the next three to four years. SemiAccurate reported Thursday that Apple is tense with recent Nvidia proposals, characterizing them as arrogant and full of bluster.
News: Microsoft Sick Over Barf Ad

webmaster@macobserver.com

2 Jul 2009 | 1:57 pm

Microsoft apparently didn't expect quite so much blow back from its Internet Explorer 8 ad showing a woman vomiting after seeing her husband's Web browser history, so the company pulled the commercial. Prior to Microsoft's clean up act, the ad was part of a series with actor Dean Cain touting IE8's features.

MacMod - Connecting Smart Mac Users
Effective, Yet UGLY mod

28 Jun 2009 | 10:41 pm

This mod gets a 10 for effectiveness, but a 0 for looks. Seriously though, I've worked as IT Support enough to know that some people's computers are actually caves full of dust bunnies. When I would walk into someone's home or office I could tell instantly what shape their dust bunny colony would be in. But dust is more than just an allergen, it's also horrible for scanning film. Photographer Tommy Huynh recognized this issue and came up with an interesting mod to take care of the dust issue. Now, if we can only get him some skills with a Dremel we might get an interesting mod.Read…
Change the glow of front row

27 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

MacMod user bobwil5on recently posted an interesting find for Apple's Front Row. He had gone through and changed most of his Front Row, but wanted to go a step further. He dug around for a day or so and found all of the back-end to Front Row, and it appears Apple has a sense of humor. All of the back-end files to Front Row are stored in the Back Row framework. If you want to go through and mod out your Front Row, fire up Photoshop (or whatever) and head to /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/BackRow.framework/Versions/A/ResourcesMake sure you do a backup of the files before hand. If…
Microsoft goes Green, but not with the environment

25 Jun 2009 | 5:21 pm

Microsoft has a new 'green' push, but it isn't the same green that most people think of. Green has usually meant money, and recently it has been the catch phrase for the environmental movement. So I was kinda excited when I saw a Microsoft banner the other day with the website 'getgreenstaygreen.com' on it. I thought, "Hey, maybe Microsoft is encouraging people to be more environmentally aware. Maybe they aren't so bad after all." Boy was I wrong. Read on to find out what is behind Microsoft's latest "green" push.
Wooden iPod Mini Mod

23 Jun 2009 | 5:01 pm

So is it me, or are more and more people using wood as the base of their mods. It has been common around steampunkers for a while, but now more and more people are finding the beauty of a nice piece of wood to base their mods around.Take for example Australlian Flickr user Jozaeh. He got a new iPod Mini recently and couldn't part with his old one, so he did what he has always wanted to do, make a wooden case for it. The end result is a beautiful mod made out of Australian Red Cedar, Camphor Laure and Brass. Read on for some highlights from his Flickr album.
Lifehacker's Top Freebies of 2009

22 Jun 2009 | 2:18 pm

With 2009 not even half way over, Lifehacker has decided to get in the first shots at the "best of list" for 2009. While it is a bit early, their "Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Mac Downloads" does have a good list of standard free apps that you should have. Included in their recommendation is some standard freebies: Firefox, Quicksilver, Transmission and Adium. But they also go a bit further and suggest Postbox for mail (over Thunderbird), Unarchiver (for handling more file types), AppTrap (for application removal), and Burn (for easy disc burning).There are a handful…

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Happy Independence Day!

ryanrit

4 Jul 2009 | 8:02 am

Happy Fourth of July to our American viewers. We'll be back on Monday. If you just can't stay off the internet, you might want to learn more about the holiday from History.com See you Monday!
Where's the Love, Bono?

jamie

1 Jul 2009 | 7:22 pm

Our friends from atu2.com just got the scoop on the new U2 / RIM Blackberry collaboration. Blackberry will soon be introducing something called the U2 Mobile Album. The application will let fans get the latest tour news, listen to music, watch video and share photos.You may remember Bono stating they switched to RIM due to Apple's unwillingness to grant them "access to their labs and people." Well despite being huge U2 fans, we're just not buying that. This Blackberry app doesn't appear to do anything more than what Trent Reznor is offering with his NIN app available on iTunes right…
Wednesday Website of the Week: Cake Wrecks

macgirl

1 Jul 2009 | 12:02 am

I tend to stick with the mainstream Digg/NYTimes/CNN each morning for my website rounds. But then I head over to a site that has no bad news, and I enjoy. The website we're featuring this week has classic snark, clever writing, and most importantly- disturbingly weird cakes. Cake Wrecks is a wonderful blog who's sole purpose is to share images of the ugly, the misspelled, the strange and just plain sad...cakes. I became addicted after following a link to the worst "cake wreck" disaster cakes for brides. At the time I was planning my wedding and couldn't resist a link to see a cake, good bad…
TDL Live This Week: (6/29- 7-6)

ryanrit

30 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

As Tom Cruise said so well in Vanilla Sky, you have to take the bitter with the sweet. And so it is with this week's show. Oh sure we still manage to cover the tech news, and Carolyn stopped by to show off her new MacBook Pro, and yet something was missing. This week's show will not be on the "Best Of" dvd compilation, but enjoy it anyhow:
Retro Tech Tuesday: Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis

ryanrit

29 Jun 2009 | 9:02 pm

If you watched this week's TDL Live, you know that sealed copies of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker game for the Sega Genesis are now selling for over $200. Well, just in case you don't have the coin to pick it up, (or maybe you don't have the genesis to play it) here's a look at some gameplay thanks to the magic of YouTube. I never played this game, but I have to say, the game doesn't look that bad, especially by 1990 standards:

Apple Hot News
New “MacBook Pro lineup offers the best displays for photographers”

2 Jul 2009 | 1:20 pm

Praising the “superb colour-accurate displays” found on the new MacBook Pro computers, Rob Galbraith (robgalbraith.com) indicates that the revamped lineup “offers the best displays for photographers we’ve ever seen from Apple.” Singling out the 13-inch MacBook Pro, he adds it “could well be the more enticing option,” a great choice “for Mac-based photographers wanting to pay less and carry less.”
Enjoy films, webcasts, and podcasts from the Library of Congress

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

The largest library in the world, the Library of Congress has “millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts in its collection.” And now you can enjoy part of that vast collection on iTunes U. Watch early films from Thomas Edison and Westinghouse. Hear the oral histories of African Americans who served as slaves. Enjoy lectures from researchers exploring the links between music and the brain.
Julie Schablitsky: Historical archaeology, from shards to stories

2 Jul 2009 | 8:50 am

For archaeologist Julie Schablitsky, the MacBook is a perfect storytelling tool. “The Mac is what I put my experiences and interpretations into,” she says. “It receives all of my thoughts, all of the stories that are given to me by the artifacts. I use it to turn those stories into visual representations that I can show people, the public, and academic colleagues. You can help people time travel with the Mac.”
The 88 records “Love is the Thing” on iPhone

1 Jul 2009 | 11:28 am

When inspiration struck, indie rock group The 88 used iPhone to record their new single Love is the Thing reports Jefferson Graham (usatoday.com). “The band recorded directly into the iPhone’s built-in microphone,” Graham explains, using FourTrack from the App Store. “‘The great thing about this is that anyone can do it,’” says keyboardist Adam Merrin. “‘You don¹t need expensive recording equipment or instruments.’”
App Store Pick of the Week: Whole Foods Market Recipes

1 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

If you’d like to try something both delicious and healthy this holiday weekend, think about serving your guests Barbecue Glazed Alaska Salmon with Tomatillo Salsa Verde. That’s just one of the many tempting meals you can find in Whole Foods Market Recipes, a new, free app available on the App Store. The app, which requires iPhone OS 3.0, provides ingredients, directions, a store locator, and other handy features.

ATMac
Reader Mailbag: Maintain Your Mac

Ricky Buchanan

2 Jul 2009 | 10:24 pm

I often get emailed questions by ATMac readers. I’ve decided to sometimes answer these on the blog, as they seem to be frequently asked questions. Today’s comes from Katilea: On Windows you can defragment to sort out drive and speed it up, clean up programs you dont use, etc. What is the equivalent on Mac? When you’re using OS X you will never, under normal circumstances, need to defragment your hard drive. The way Mac drives are formatted means that fragmentation isn’t a problem, so that’s one chore you don’t have to worry about. There are, however, some…
The Accessible iPhone 3GS

Ricky Buchanan

28 Jun 2009 | 1:54 am

When the iPhone 3GS was announced on the 8th of June there was much excitement in the accessibility world. The new iPhone would sport significant accessibility features, including a built in screen reader, and these features were announced on stage at MacWorld alongside the “regular” features. That’s a great boost for the profile of accessibility in general, which is always a good thing. Accessibility features for the iPhone 3GS include: VoiceOver screen reader localised in 21 different languages. Voice Control offering spoken commands, also in 21 different languages. Zoom…
iPhone Voice Commands

Ricky Buchanan

24 Jun 2009 | 10:55 pm

Speech commands are one of the great new features of the iPhone 3GS. It’s an accessibility feature that will help blind and mobility impaired users, and will also have significant benefit for people driving or doing other things while using their iPhone. Here are all the speech commands I’ve seen people list for the iPhone 3GS. The asterisks after some commands link to the place on the internet I saw the command reported. Remember, this will only work with a wired headset. Voice control won’t function with a bluetooth headset. Starting Voice Control Hold down the…
Maintain Grocery Lists and Recipes with SousChef

Paul Natsch

22 Jun 2009 | 8:19 pm

Earlier this year I purchased the MacHeist 3 bundle. It was the first bundle I ever purchased. It was just too good to pass up on. One of the included applications that intrigued me the most was the cooking application called “SousChef” by Acacia Tree Software. I wanted to add some more variety to my weekly menu, and more importantly, have some control over it. As it turns out SousChef does just that and much more. For the most part this application does exactly what you’d expect - stores and catalogs recipes. You can manually type in your own recipes or import ones you find on…
MacSpeech Dictate 1.5 and Dictate Medical Available

Ricky Buchanan

19 Jun 2009 | 9:48 pm

This entry is part 15 of 15 in the series Speech-to-Text CompilationMacSpeech have released a major paid upgrade for Dictate users to MacSpeech Dictate 1.5, as well as a new product Dictate Medical which has an extensive specialised vocabulary for those using MacSpeech Dictate in medical and health-related fields. What’s new in MacSpeech Dictate 1.5? Lots of things, including: Faster and more accurate speech recognition - this version of Dictate is based on the same recognition engine used in Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10, where previous versions used the engine from…

MacResearch - Online Community and Resource for Mac OS X in Science
NSConference Videos Available

drewmccormack

2 Jul 2009 | 1:02 am

A few months ago, Mac and iPhone developers got together in the UK for NSConference, two days of geeking out and discussing all things Apple. I was lucky enough to be invited to talk at the conference, and delivered the presentation 'What a Performance', which takes a journey through the Mac performance universe as it now stands. read more
SignalScope Pro takes mobile signal analysis to a new level on iPhone and iPod touch

cparnot

22 Jun 2009 | 6:19 pm

In 'Showcase' reviews, the reviewer is the developer. No claim of objectivity is made, but it’s a chance for the developer to show off his/her app. Here, Faber Acoustical presents SignalScope Pro for the iPhone/ iPod Touch. SignalScope Pro, which has been available for Mac OS X for over four years, has finally gone mobile. The new mobile version incorporates a significant portion of its desktop counterpart's functionality for real-time signal analysis and data acquisition. read more
COSMOtherm is now available on the Mac

drc

18 Jun 2009 | 1:01 am

COSMOtherm now available on Mac COSMOtherm is a program for the quantitative calculation of solvation mixture thermodynamics based on quantum chemistry. read more
AutoDock Vina

drc

11 Jun 2009 | 12:57 am

A recent publication caught my eye AutoDock Vina: Improving the speed and accuracy of docking with a new scoring function, efficient optimization, and multithreading Oleg Trott, Arthur J. Olson * Department of Molecular Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California read more
Core Plot Code-a-Thon is Nigh

drewmccormack

4 Jun 2009 | 5:06 am

The WWDC Core Plot code-a-thon is now less than a week away. Beginning next Tuesday at midday in San Francisco, the coding marathon will begin, and it will end at midday Friday. The Core Plot team has been working very hard the last few weeks to make sure everything is ready. The project wiki now includes introductory documents and procedures to help developers new to the framework find their way. It also includes information about what you need to do in order to contribute to the code-a-thon. Those attending WWDC and planning to partake are advised to do a bit of background reading before…

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IPhone 3GS Heats Up, DOJ Takes Aim at Google (PC World)

3 Jul 2009 | 11:40 am

PC World - The iPhone scored quite a few headlines related to overheating problems with the 3GS this week. Depending on whom you believe, those issues are either real, exaggerated, the fault of users or some combination of the three. Otherwise, as warm weather takes hold above the equator and Bostonians contemplate whether it's time to brush up on our ark-building skills (rain, rain go away), we find this week's IT news offerings cover a broad range.
Teen Releases First Jailbreak App for iPhone 3GS (NewsFactor)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:45 am

NewsFactor - The first jailbreak application for Apple's new iPhone 3GS has been made available just two weeks after the iPhone debuted. George Hotz, a 19-year-old Google employee originally from New Jersey, created the application.
China Testing Mac Version of Green Dam Web Filter (NewsFactor)

3 Jul 2009 | 8:21 am

NewsFactor - Despite the delay in China's requirement to install Green Dam Web-filtering software on all new PCs, the controversy is not dead. PC makers are including the software with new PCs even though the July 1 deadline has been postponed indefinitely.
Ngmoco releases Rolando 2 for iPhone, iPod touch (Macworld.com)

3 Jul 2009 | 6:35 am

Macworld.com - Ngmoco has announced the release of Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch priced at $10.
iPhone 3GS Gets Jailbroken, Hack Available Online (PC World)

3 Jul 2009 | 5:45 am

PC World - The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS is now available. The tool, called purplera1n, will only allow the installation of unofficial third-party applications, but will not unlock the iPhone 3GS.

DEALMAC
Samsung Behold 3G Cell Phone for T-Mobile for free + free shipping

5 Jul 2009 | 10:06 am

With activation of a new line of service, Wirefly.com offers the Samsung Behold T919 3G Cell Phone for T-Mobile in Espresso (pictured) or Light Rose for free. With free shipping, that's the best deal we've seen on this phone since a "$100 profit" deal after rebate in November (since expired). This quad-band phone features 3G support, a 3.1" color LCD with touchscreen interface, 5-megapixel camera, MP3 player, 144MB internal memory, memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, up to 300 minutes of talk time, and more.
Michael Jackson's "Thriller: 25th Anniversary Ed." Album for $16 + free shipping

5 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

Buy.com via eBay DailyDeal offers the Michael Jackson's "Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition" for $15.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find by $2. This album includes the original album in its entirety as well as seven bonus tracks and a DVD featuring Michael Jackson's short films from Thriller (Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean) and the artist's Emmy-nominated performance of Billie Jean from the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special. Deal ends July 6 at 11 am ET. Of note, both Amazon MP3 Store and Lala.com offer downloads of the same album for $9.99.
Epson C64/C84-Compatible Inkjet Cartridge 10-Pack for $30 + $5 s&h

5 Jul 2009 | 8:46 am

InkGrabber.com offers it Epson C64/C84/CX6400-Compatible Inkjet Cartridge 10-Pack for $49.95. Add coupon code "DEALMACT044" to your cart to slice it to $30. With $4.95 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find for this ink in this quantity. Deal ends July 10.
Refurbished Haier 22" 720p LCD HDTV / DVD Player Combo for $258 + $20 s&h

5 Jul 2009 | 8:37 am

Today only, RefurbDepot.com offers the refurbished Haier 22" 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television / DVD Player Combo, model no. HLC22RW1, for $257.95 plus $19.95 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $12. It features a 1440x900 resolution (720p), 300 cd/m² brightness, 800:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time, built-in ATSC, NTSC and QAM tuners, integrated DVD player, one HDMI input, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. A 90-day Haier Warranty applies.
Cardo Scala S-800 Bluetooth Headset for $10 + $5 s&h

5 Jul 2009 | 7:43 am

Today only, 1saleaday.com offers the Cardo Scala S-800 Bluetooth Headset for $9.99 plus $4.99 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $5. This noise-reducing Bluetooth headset features an optional earhook and supports conference call, call-reject, voice dial, and more.

Insanely Great Mac
iPhone launch makes biggest sales day ever for AT&T

4 Jul 2009 | 12:40 pm

iDay 2009 broke many records for AT&T.
Video Follow-up to Power Support Anti-Glare Review

4 Jul 2009 | 12:29 pm

While shooting some video, we did a quick follow-up to our Power Support Anti-Glare skin review.
Video Review: iKlear Complete Cleaning Kit

3 Jul 2009 | 2:46 pm

The kit is ideal for cleaning desktops, monitors, keyboards, mice, iPods, iPhones, and any other electronic device.
Trans Intl Pro Cable links SAS/SATA devices

1 Jul 2009 | 8:07 am

Pro Cable Links SSD or HDD devices to host adapter for swappable solution
Developers get first look at iPhone OS 3.1

1 Jul 2009 | 8:06 am

Apple has released the next installment of the iPhone OS for developers.

AppleInsider
Countering rumor says Apple and NVIDIA "doing just fine"

3 Jul 2009 | 12:05 pm

Just as soon as one rumor has suggested trouble in the relationship between Apple and NVIDIA, a conflicting report now claims that the two are still on good terms.
Breaking: shot fired, one wounded at Virginia-based Apple Store

3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

An unidentified man fired at least one shot at the Apple Store Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia shortly after the store opened Friday morning, wounding at least one, a person with knowledge of the situation tells AppleInsider.
First iPhone 3GS jailbreaking tool available for download

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

George Hotz, the 19-year old wiz kid who made headlines two years ago for being the first to successfully unlock Apple's original iPhone all by himself, is again drawing the spotlight for creating and releasing the first-ever jailbreaking tool for the new iPhone 3GS.
iPhone 3GS marked AT&T's "best-ever sales day"

2 Jul 2009 | 2:50 pm

According to an AT&T company memo, the launch of the iPhone 3GS wasn't just a banner sales day for the carrier this year but broke records for any single day of retail sales in the company's history -- including for already stellar iPhone sales.
iPhone overheating problems could see aid from new patent

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

As reports of battery problems causing discoloration on the white model iPhone 3GS continue to grow, a patent from Apple published for the first this week looks to address both internal and external elements that could have adverse effects on a device's power source.

MacTalk News
RamCity Are Giving Away an iPhone 3GS!

Anthony Agius

5 Jul 2009 | 4:23 am

Rod down at RamCity sent me an email saying he wants to give a lucky MacTalker a free, unlocked and outright 32GB iPhone 3GS in the colour of their choice. I questioned the logic of giving it away through some elaborate competition, when he could have just given the iPhone to me there and then, but Rod, being the smart man he is, convinced me this is a good thing for MacTalk. So to win this iPhone, all you gotta do is buy something from RamCity some time between now and midnight July 31st 2009, then pop a comment on this post with your order number. Visit www.ramcity.com.au now to win!
Weekly Forum Highlights, 5th July 2009

Anthony Agius

4 Jul 2009 | 11:23 pm

The MacTalk forums have never been busier, so it’s easy to miss the good threads that pop up - every weekend, I’ll post a list of what I think are the best threads from the past week, so you get to feast on the cream of the crop. You can also follow MacTalk on Twitter, where the MacTalk team tweets links to great new threads as soon as they happen. markhellewell is after a DAC for his Mac Granny Smith needs to monitor their internet usage, but indepently from their ISP, as they think something is not quite right with the ISPs reporting crazyjester900 wants to password protect a…
Thursday How-To: Create a New User Account

Toby Nieboer

2 Jul 2009 | 3:29 am

Forum member ClockWork brings us this handy tutorial. Sometimes, if things don’t work the way they’re supposed to in Mac OS X, you can check if the problem is inside your User folder, or if the problem is System wide, or a Hardware problem. An easy way to check this is to create a new User Account and then test the problem in there. Although creating a new User Account is very fast and simple, if you don’t know how to do it, follow this fully visual guide. Note: All red circles and green arrows shown in this article are purely for diagramatical purposes and you will not see them on your…
MacTalk Podcast #81 - Optus, Vodafone, Telstra, Virgin and 3

Anthony Agius

2 Jul 2009 | 12:15 am

Lauren Watson (prerecorded), Christopher Kahler (arkenstone), Chris Menz (Xenex), Pete Dillon (Phase) and Anthony Agius (decryption) talk about Apple stuff once again. MacTalk Podcast Needs Your Help Steve Jobs Back at Work iPhone 3GS - Telco Ranting iPhone 3GS - Everything Else Increase in YouTube Uploads 3GS iPhone OS 3.1 Beta Micro USB on iPhones? Apps: Field Runners, Peggle, Paper Toss, Knights, Hero of Sparta, Tetris, Flight Control 1.3, Real Racing, Doom Resurrection Brisbane Meet 17th July Download Enhanced AAC or MP3 Subscribe in iTunes to Enhanced AAC or MP3 Subscribe to AAC version…
iPhone Coming to 3, July 17th

Anthony Agius

1 Jul 2009 | 10:03 pm

3 have spat out a press release stating that they will have the iPhone 3GS in 3 stores and on their website July 17th. No pricing yet, but that will be announced soon and you’ll see them here as soon as they go up. No doubt 3 will be very competitive on price. The press release is below. PRESS STATEMENT 2 July 2009 3 mobile will launch iPhone 3G S, the fastest most powerful iPhone yet, in Australia on 17th July 2009 through 3 stores, 3 dealers, 3 direct and www.three.com.au. To receive further information go to www.three.com.au/iphone and register your details. Nigel Dews, CEO VHA said…

Macs Only!
EVGA GeForce GTX 285 in an Early 2008 Mac Pro--How fast is it?

14 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

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ATI Radeon HD 4870 in an Early 2008 Mac Pro--How fast is it?

14 May 2009 | 11:00 pm

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Mac OS X 10.5.7--How fast is it?

12 May 2009 | 11:00 pm

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Apple's Financials Soar despite Economy--Revenue nearly $8.2B

22 Apr 2009 | 11:00 pm

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Trans International has 1066Mhz ECC RAM for the New MacPro (Early 2009)

13 Mar 2009 | 11:00 pm

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MACMEGASITE
Sketches 1.7 released – Includes OS 3.0 improvements, redo, better zoom

prMac

5 Jul 2009 | 5:52 am

Madrid, Spain – LateNiteSoft has just announced the release of Sketches 1.7 through Apple’s App Store. The latest update of the popular drawing app for the iPhone and iPod Touch takes advantage of some of the new features in version 3.0 of iPhone firmware to provide a better user experience. In addition, a “redo” option has been added and the zoom feature has been improved. Existing customers can download the update for free, whereas new users can purchase a full license of Sketches for just $4.99 / 3.99 . For users running iPhone Firmware 3.0 or later, drawings in…
CVZ Productions releases Daily Tracker 2.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch

prMac

4 Jul 2009 | 7:13 pm

Seattle, Washington – CVZ Productions today is proud to release Daily Tracker 2.2, an update to their personal organizer for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique capabilities and interface, Daily Tracker offers one place to gather and track notes and activities. Users can quickly choose from an existing category, or let Daily Tracker set-up a new one for them. Among Daily Tracker’s most prolific features is its flexibility, allowing the user to track virtually anything they wish, such as workouts, calories, sleep, memories,…
eCOMPOSITE releases GPSRecorder 2.0 – Updated for OS3 and iPhone 3GS

prMac

3 Jul 2009 | 11:24 pm

Paris, France – eCOMPOSITE just released an update to its popular GPSRecorder iPhone app. This new 2.0 release adds features that users have been asking for with the new iPhone 3GS. GPSRecorder now combines the digital compass available on the iPhone 3GS with geo positioning information on the same screen. It’s now even more easy to find your way, even if you have no internet at all. GPSRecorder also adds an instant map feature leveraging the new Map available in the latest version of the OS. You immediately get your position and you can browse your map. This feature requires…
iHanWel releases iDay Deluxe 2.3 for iPhone and iPod Touch

prMac

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

Kirkel, Germany – iHanWel today is delighted to announce iDay Deluxe 2.3, an update to their popular day calendar and event utility for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhone’s unique capabilities and interface, iDay makes it easy to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special event. iDay is currently on sale during the weekend of July 4th/5th for $2.99 (USD). Serving not only as an excellent reminder tool, iDay presents historic parallels associated with any event. Choose any entry and iDay will present useful, accompanying…
Walt Disney World for iPhone Receives 4 out of 5 Mice by Macworld

prMac

2 Jul 2009 | 10:54 am

Portland, OR – TimeStream Software announces a 4 out of 5 Mice rating from Macworld for its popular “Walt Disney World” Notescast App for the iPhone and iPod touch. Containing over 20 different categories covering Attractions, Tickets, Trip Planning Tips, Resorts, The History of Walt Disney World and much more, the “Walt Disney World” Notescast is lauded as “The Walt Disney World Guide Notescast provides an almanac of park resources … lush with useful advice and information.” With over 200 pages of information, over 150 photos, and rich in-depth…

prMac
Once rejected Hot Dog Down a Hallway game update accepted in App Store

5 Jul 2009 | 8:11 am

Metaversal Studios' update for Hot Dog Down a Hallway was finally added to the iTunes store this week after a month of anticipation. The long awaited parental controls on iPhone OS 3.0 enabled the functionality update to the "obscene" game, despite receiving a 9 age rating throughout the approval process.
Intersog to Bring Innovative Trusted Learning Tools to Mobile Users

5 Jul 2009 | 7:43 am

Intersog, LLC has announced an upgrade to their Learning-To-Go educational platform, making the most complete mobile educational product on the market even better. Learning-To-Go fully exploits the latest smart phone technology to create a complete, integrated and flexible learning experience. Combining a full-text course book, tools such as flashcards to review key points and interactive tests, Learning-To-Go brings the power of the classroom to the palm of your hand.
Sketches 1.7 released - Includes OS 3.0 improvements, redo, better zoom

5 Jul 2009 | 6:52 am

LateNiteSoft today announced the release of Sketches 1.7, an update of the popular drawing app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Version 1.7 takes advantage of some of the new features in version 3.0 of iPhone firmware to provide a better user experience. In addition, a redo option has been added and the zoom feature has been improved. Existing customers can download the update for free. Users can scribble thoughts using their fingers, illustrating ideas with simple diagrams, notes and sketches.
Never be Boring Again: A Presentation Skills App for iPhone

4 Jul 2009 | 11:10 pm

Rexi Media has announced Presenter Pro 1.0, the first application to deliver professional presentation skills training on the iPhone. Presenter Pro uses media-rich content to teach business professionals how to deliver high-impact, memorable presentations, without a high-impact, memorable price. Presenter Pro includes over 70 detailed presentation topics providing expert guidance on all aspects of designing and delivering outstanding presentations.
CVZ Productions releases Daily Tracker 2.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch

4 Jul 2009 | 8:13 pm

Seattle based CVZ Productions today is proud to release Daily Tracker 2.2, an update to their personal organizer for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's unique capabilities and interface, Daily Tracker offers one place to gather and track notes and activities. Users can choose an existing category or let Daily Tracker set-up a new one for them. Version 2.2 features iPhone 3.0 support, and sports many new improvements.

Inside Mac Games
Spore Galactic Adventures Reviewed

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

July 3, 2009 6:00 AMThe New York Times Online has published a new review of Spore Galactic Adventures. The expansion for Will Wright's evolution sim offers players the ability to beam down to planets, an equipment editor, and an Adventure Creator that will give gamers the chance to create their own missions and share them with others.From the review:In the original Spore the final phase entailed little more than flying around an abstraction of the Milky Way, shooting at spaceships that represented various alien incursions. Galactic Adventures is meant to provide myriad, uh, adventures…
WoW: Warlock Q&A

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

July 3, 2009 6:00 AMBlizzard Entertainment has posted another lengthy Q&A with Ghostcrawler and the World of Warcraft Development Team. This discussion focuses on the Warlock class in the popular MMORPG with a range of topics including the Warlock's role in the game, weaknesses in PvP, and future plans for the class.Where do warlocks fit into the larger scope of things currently and where do we see them going from this point forward? Ghostcrawler: The warlock is a caster -- a ranged damage dealer. They can fill only one role, which makes them a “pure” class as opposed to a hybrid.
EVE Online: August Update Plans, New Novel Coming Soon

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

July 3, 2009 6:00 AMCCP Games has announced work on Apocrypha 1.5, a new update for its popular sci-fi MMO, EVE Online. As revealed in a recent developer blog the update will feature the addition of small and medium ship rigs, several new epic mission arcs, specialized cargo holds, and factional warfare improvements.Things have been silent on the dev front since the release of Apocrypha this March. Apocrypha was a major success for EVE Online. We rose to new heights in terms of concurrent players and subscribers, and more importantly, we are very proud of the new features and functionality it…
Dustin Browder Discusses Starcraft II: Wings Of Liberty

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

July 3, 2009 6:00 AMShacknews has posted a new Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty Q&A with Blizzard Entertainment's Dustin Browder. The questions cover a range of topics related to the game's units, interface, and single playerfeatures. StarCraft 2 will pick up a few years after the end of Broodwar and will follow the story of the Terrans.Shack: You haven't shown much of the singleplayer component, and that may be one reason for a lot of the skepticism. Do you think the Terran campaign will catch some people by surprise?Dustin Browder: I hope so. It's going to be pretty huge. It's really different…
Midnight Mansion Updated

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

July 3, 2009 6:00 AMMidnight Mansion 1.1.8, a free update to ActionSoft's action/exploration game, has been released. The latest version adds the new ActionSoft logo to the game's startup sequence, and fixes a problem in the lower-left area of Cathedral Towers Easy room. In Midnight Mansion players take the role of Jack Malone as they explore for hidden treasure in eight huge mansions filled with traps, puzzles, and secrets.Midnight Mansion is an action/exploration platformer with 32-bit graphics, spine-tingling sound effects, and professional quality music. As Jack Malone, you will explore…

MacUser news
Audiobooks arrive on Spotify

3 Jul 2009 | 4:43 am

Streaming music sensation, Spotify, has started making audiobooks available on the service.
Microsoft gets queasy over IE8 vomit advert

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

Microsoft has pulled an advert for Internet Explorer 8 which showed a woman repeatedly vomiting.
SMS flaw mars super-secure iPhone

3 Jul 2009 | 3:54 am

The iPhone is vulnerable to a security flaw in SMS text messaging that could allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access.
Palm propels Prē to UK

3 Jul 2009 | 2:25 am

Palm will launch its new Prē smartphone in the UK at event next week.
Bing sings for Twitter

2 Jul 2009 | 1:41 am

Microsoft’s new Bing search engine has begun displaying tweets from “prominent” Twitter users in its results.

MacMost
MacMost Now 261: The Mac Grab Utility

Gary Rosenzweig

3 Jul 2009 | 9:10 am

In addition to screen capture keyboard shortcuts built into Mac OS X, you can also use the Grab utility to capture the screen. This enables you to capture windows and perform timed screen captures as well.
iPhone 3GS Problems, Jobs Is Back

Gary Rosenzweig

2 Jul 2009 | 11:59 am

This week’s news seems to be dominated by little problems with the iPhone 3GS. First, it seems to be out-of-stock in a lot of places, and orders from AT&T are taking more than a week to fill. Second, when people do get their iPhones, they are still reporting long delays in activation. Third, there is an overheating problem reported by many that has the phones getting so hot that the white-colored ones are already turning yellow. But all the news isn’t bad. AT&T seems to be seeing record sales of the new iPhone and most users reporting in to MacMost love their iPhone 3GS,…
MacMost Now 260: Change Your System Alert Sound

Gary Rosenzweig

1 Jul 2009 | 6:21 am

You can change your system alert sound, even using a custom one that you create.
MacMost Now 259: iMovie 09 Editing Basics

Gary Rosenzweig

29 Jun 2009 | 4:28 am

Learn all of the different ways you can edit clips in iMovie 09. You can select a portion of the clip, trim the ends, split a clip, use the clip trimmer and the precision editor.
MacMost Now 258: Using Multiple Tables In iWork Numbers

Gary Rosenzweig

26 Jun 2009 | 4:22 am

iWork 09’s spreadsheet program Numbers isn’t like the old-fashioned spreadsheet programs you may be used to. You can create small tables and design a sheet with each table having its own numbers and formulas and also using numbers from other tables.

Macenstein
I don’t know, call me skeptical, but…

Dr. Macenstein

4 Jul 2009 | 5:22 pm

Hopefully there’s a follow up book on how to WASH that money… Author Dottie Randazzo’s new book How to Shit Money to Get an iPhone sounds interesting enough, however, I would imagine that depending on whether or not you are a current, under-contract AT&T customer, you might have to shit obscenely unhealthy amounts of money [...]
Who needs Calculator? The iPhone’s Mail app can do math!

Dr. Macenstein

2 Jul 2009 | 12:34 pm

I ran into an odd problem today with my Mail on my iPhone. As you can see below, one of my IMAP accounts now thinks I have “negative 1″ e-mails. The funny thing is, it appears that Mail actually understands negative numbers, as you can see the icon shows that I only have 1 message, [...]
Palm owners complain about defects, cheap construction, Oreos

Dr. Macenstein

1 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

Sure, the iPhone 3GS may be running hot enough to allegedly nearly melt the white models, but at least its keyboard doesn’t squeak! Ahhh, the joys of a touchscreen… According to ABC News, owners of the “iPhone killing” Palm Pre (which sold 400,000 units last month, compared to the 1 million iPhone 3GS’ Apple sold [...]
Finally, a MacBook Pro for Ninjas!

Dr. Macenstein

1 Jul 2009 | 9:02 am

I have good news for all of you upset by Apple’s recent price drop in in its portables. Colorware has stepped in to fill the high-priced void by offering a limited edition run of 10 “Stealth” MacBook pros, for only $6000 each. So, what do you get for your $6000? Well, you get a [...]
Rickrolling iPhone Jailbreakers

Dr. Macenstein

30 Jun 2009 | 8:12 pm

Jailbreaking sometimes has a charming, Forrest Gump-like “You never know what you’re gonna get” kind of vibe going on when installing apps. Will it indeed be sexy girls? A virus? Rick Astley? That’s probably the best thing about jailbreaking – you never know! Hmmm… sounds like the Mrs. is not a Rick Astley fan… Well, [...]

MacUpdate - Mac OS X
REVtex 4.0 - Collection of LaTeX macros. (Free)

5 Jul 2009 | 11:01 am

REVtex 4.0REVtex... Collection of LaTeX macros.WHAT'S NEWVersion 4.0: Release notes unavailable at the time this listing was updated.REQUIREMENTSMac OS X 10.4.11 or later.DEVELOPERAmerican Institute of PhysicsDOWNLOADS9DOWNLOAD NOW (935 K)More information
Iguania 1.02 - Colorize photographs. (Shareware)

5 Jul 2009 | 10:55 am

Iguania 1.02Iguania is a whole new intuitive way to enhance, grade and colorize your photos for printing, web, email or any other use without the need to use sliders. All you need is your mouse to adjust your images using this whole new set of tools. Watch our screencast at www.iguania.net to get you started.WHAT'S NEWVersion 1.02: Visual History ( New Feature ): Iguania remembers all the settings you have ever applied to an image in its own database. An icon bar on the left of the user interface visually presents these settings to you, so you can apply these again or use them for…
DfontSplitter 0.2.1 - Convert .dfont files to TTF format for other operating systems. (Free)

5 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

DfontSplitter 0.2.1DfontSplitter for Mac and Windows are open source programs which allow you to take Mac-formatted .dfont font files and convert them into TrueType TTF fonts, which Windows and other operating systems can usually understand.WHAT'S NEWVersion 0.2.1: Release notes unavailable at the time this listing was updated.REQUIREMENTSMac OS X 10.5 or later.DEVELOPER Peter UpfoldDOWNLOADS7DOWNLOAD NOW (597 K)More information
Crossword Wizard 5.0.4 - Create puzzles with color graphics, more. (Demo)

5 Jul 2009 | 10:42 am

Crossword Wizard 5.0.4Crossword Wizard allows you to view and print puzzles with color graphic backgrounds. It includes a built-in dictionary to generate word lists and clues. You can manually place words and regenerate a puzzle at any time to fit more words or use a different layout. You can export puzzles to the clipboard, for importing into a desktop publishing program, import word lists from clipboard, and import TAB and colon delimited word and clue lists. Crossword Wizard includes drag-and-drop support for files and graphics, and control over font, size, color and columns. It provides…
MKVtoolnix 2.9.7 - Create/alter/inspect Matroska (mkv) files. (Free)

5 Jul 2009 | 10:24 am

MKVtoolnix 2.9.7MKVtoolnix is a set of tools to create, alter, and inspect Matroska files under Mac OS X, Linux and other Unices, and Windows. They do for Matroska what the OGMtools do for the OGM format and then some. Since May 1st 2003, the Matroska libraries themselves and my Matroska tools are officially released as a first public beta version. Although all of them are still under heavy development, I urge you to download the software, test it and report any errors you encounter to me. I'm always grateful for good bug reports because I miss so many mistakes and you guys normally find…

The Mac Lawyer
MILOfest 2009

31 Aug 2009 | 10:00 pm

If you are a Mac-using attorney (or if you want to become one), then you should attend MILO Fest 2009, the Mac-focused conference for attorneys that will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009, through Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Disney World Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. Topics announced thus far include: SaaS Roundtable, Branding with your Mac, Running Your Practice in the Cloud, Social Media Business Development, Stupid iPhone Lawyer Tricks, Creating Kick-Butt Legal Presentations, and Video for Lawyers on a Mac. If you want to learn more about or register for…
Voice Control on the iPhone 3G-S

1 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pm

I picked up my new iPhone 3G-S yesterday, and I love it. Of course, I really like its faster speed and its improved camera and video recording capabilities. I have also been playing around with the Voice Control feature, and it seems to work pretty well thus far. Ernie The Attorney published his thoughts on the iPhone 3G-S yesterday, and he paid particular attention to the Voice Control functions, which he calls "the killer upgrade feature." Some of the things you can do with this new feature are: "Call [name of person]" "Dial [phone…
Review of MacSpeech Dictate for Lawyers

30 Jun 2009 | 10:03 pm

I'm pleased to repost the following "MacSpeech Dictate 1.5 Review for Lawyers" by my friend, Finis Price, from his superb TechnoEsq blog: As most of you know, TechnoEsq posted a review by Victor Medina of the early version of MacSpeech back in March 2008. That review has now become the most read post on TechnoEsq, probably due to the overwhelming demand by attorneys and law firms for dictation software. Earlier this year, MacSpeech released the latest version of MacSpeech Dictate version 1.0. As most of you know, MacSpeech’s Dictate program is powered by the same dictation…
MILO Fest 2009 :: Official Announcement

29 Jun 2009 | 10:01 pm

If you are a Mac-using attorney (or if you want to become one), then you should attend MILO Fest 2009, the Mac-focused conference for attorneys. After weeks of anticipation and speculation, details have just been announced this week about this exciting seminar. I am excited to be one of the speakers, and I think that this seminar will be one that is discussed for years. You should make plans now so that you don't miss out. Topics announced to date: SaaS Roundtable, Branding with your Mac, Running Your Practice in the Cloud, Social Media Business Development,…
Pros & Cons of Web-Based Software for Attorneys

28 Jun 2009 | 10:01 pm

Web-based software is continuing to gain in popularity and usage among attorneys. My firm uses several of these in our daily practice, including Rocket Matter (case management / time & billing), gMail (firm email), and Evernote (electronic filing / storage system). If you hear the terms "the cloud" and "SaaS" but aren't quite sure what all the fuss is about, you can find out everything you need to know in the following article: Understanding "The Cloud": The Pros and Cons of Web-based Software for Attorneys If you've attended…

World of Apple
Three New iPhone 3GS Adverts Air

Alex Brooks

4 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Apple has begun airing three new iPhone 3GS adverts. The first advert called “Skateboard” demonstrates the iPhone 3GSs video recording and editing and sharing via email. The second advert called “Copy and Paste” actually shows a feature of iPhone OS 3.0 rather than the iPhone 3GS itself. The advert demonstrates how the iPhone can now copy and paste almost any content into an email or text message. Finally “Voice Control” shows how the iPhone 3GS can be instructed to play songs or call contacts just by speaking.
Apple Details MobileMe Tweaks

Alex Brooks

4 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

Apple has detailed in a support article some changes that have occurred recently to its MobileMe online service. In the Mail application HTML mail messages retain their formatting and do not convert to plain text, the unread message icon now appears next to each folder and the inbox. Issues with iPhone OS 3.0 mail searching and email aliases on Mac OS X Mail have now been resolved. Apple also goes onto to detail the changes with coincide with the release of iPhone OS 3.0 and the new iPhone 3GS, owners of the 3GS can now upload videos directly to MobileMe as well as talking about the new…
O2 UK’s Stock of iPhone 3GS Runs Dry

Alex Brooks

2 Jul 2009 | 12:11 pm

A message on O2 UK’s website states that the exclusive partner to Apple in the UK has run dry of all iPhone 3GS stock. The message appeared towards the end of last week and states that stock is expected to return “at the end of this week.” A similar message has also appeared on Fido’s website, the Canadian carrier states that stock will be available in the “coming weeks.” Apple retail stores in both Canada and UK appear to have healthy stock of the iPhone 3GS.
Leaked Memo Suggests iPhone 3GS Milestone

Alex Brooks

2 Jul 2009 | 11:25 am

MacDailyNews has republished an internal AT&T memo which states that the iPhone 3GS launch day created the best sales day ever in AT&T’s retail stores. 1. Fact of the Week: On June 25, the day Michael Jackson died, text messages sent on our network spiked at 65,000 messages per second — the largest volume ever recorded — surpassing events like American Idol voting and New Year’s Eve, when millions of our customers wish their friends and family a happy new year via text.” 2. “iLaunch day 2009 was one for the record books, as AT&MP;T customers scrambled to…
Apple Issues Overheating Advisory for iPhone 3G, 3GS

Alex Brooks

2 Jul 2009 | 11:07 am

Apple has recently issued what some call a “common sense advisory” warning iPhone 3G and 3GS owners not to use there iPhones in temperatures exceeding 35º C (95º F). If your iPhone does begin to exceed the maximum operating temperature then you may experience issues with network signal, display brightness, device not charging or a message will display (pictured) warning you. If an overheating message is displayed, turn off the iPhone and allow it to cool. Whilst the message is display Apple states that emergency calls will most likely be able to be placed.

iPhonefreak
Sneak preview: Qik for the iPhone 3GS video reveals an exciting video recording accessory

Robert Nelson

5 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am

Yesterday, a video surfaced that is demonstrating the latest version of Qik for the iPhone, and by the latest I mean the AdHoc version and not a jailbroken version. That video, which is 6 minutes and 23 seconds long begins by showing off the AdHoc version of Qik. It begins by going over some of [...]
New survey suggests the iPhone 3G is #1 in Japan

Robert Nelson

5 Jul 2009 | 6:11 am

Despite previous reports that Japanese cell phone users were not all that excited by the iPhone, it seems that may not be entirely true, that is, at least according to a recent survey. That survey, which consisted of 2,300 Japanese retail stores was conducted by market research company BCN and offered evidence that cellphone sales in [...]
Apps to waste your weekend #02: The Holiday Edition

Robert Nelson

4 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

So, aside from the fact that I had planned to run this as a weekly column and then missed several weeks, I am going to hit the reset button and begin again with Apps To Waste Your Weekend #02. So, without anything further, I bring you The Holiday Edition which as you can imagine will be [...]
iPhone OS 3.0: SMS messaging now with more control

Robert Nelson

4 Jul 2009 | 7:05 am

With the iPhone related news coming to a screeching halt due to the holiday weekend here in the US, I thought I would take a little time to offer a post on a feature that was added in iPhone OS 3.0 — improvements to the Messages app. Most people seem to be pretty happy with the [...]
FreshFeed FriendFeed app now available in the App Store

Robert Nelson

4 Jul 2009 | 5:40 am

Yet another FriendFeed app has made its way into the App Store and it is going by the name of FreshFeed. The app, at first glance seems to be pretty full in terms of features, of course, I am not the heaviest of FriendFeed users so it could be missing something obvious. That said, it [...]

Mac Amour
Why there are no viruses for OS X

Hedi Regaya

2 Jul 2009 | 6:17 pm

Why there are no viruses for OS X? OS X is built on UNIX. UNIX was a multi user system with a security architecture built into it at the beginning. WINDOWS came from a single user architecture with... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!
How to make MMS on Apple 2G with OS 3.0 firmware

Hedi Regaya

1 Jul 2009 | 4:26 pm

Just install ActivateMMS2G from Cydia or follow these steps: For install copy mms2g.deb to iphone in folder, for example /var/root Then in same folder (/var/root) in terminal input: dpkg -i... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!
Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Hedi Regaya

26 Jun 2009 | 6:26 pm

Not black, Not white, Not Man, Not Woman, Not Adult, Not Child… You left us, RIP my idol… Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!
Tutorial on How to use iChat as a Twitter client

Hedi Regaya

10 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am

Many times requested, a lot of friends and iChat buddies and Twitter friends want to have this result: The tutorial starts after the jump: Download PSI from the following link: download PSI for Mac... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!
Follow WWDC 09 events/parties right from iCal

Hedi Regaya

5 Jun 2009 | 4:47 pm

Follow each and every WWDC event and party from your iPhone or desktop iCal via this calendar. You can download the file from here. Here’s the recap of the events according to blogger: Brandon... Blog about Mac Computers, Apple Product and Design (from Photography, to Architecture). Embedded videos, apple commercials, photos, news, download links, a lot of tips and tricks, tutorials. Anything you need to make your Macintosh experience UNIQUE!

Reality Distortion: Macs, Mac OS X, and Apple stuff
Mac Terms Explained: A Glossary of Mac Terminology

Matt

1 Jul 2009 | 4:08 am

Are you new to the Mac, or thinking of diving into the world of Macs? The following is a list of technical Mac terms that you may find handy. I came across most of these terms myself when I first bought a Mac, so I thought it’d be useful to gather them together into this glossary. I hope you find it useful! If you’d like to see a term added to the list - or you think one of my definitions needs correcting - please let me know in the comments below. Thanks! .dmg file See Disk image. .plist file See Preferences file. Activity Monitor A Mac OS X utility (Applications > Utilities…
iPhone OS 3.0 First Impressions

Matt

18 Jun 2009 | 4:44 am

At long last, version 3.0 of the Phone OS has landed. There are already some excellent in-depth reviews, such as the ones on iLounge and Ars Technica, so I won’t go into lengthy details here. Instead, here are some first impressions of the new OS, both good and bad… Select, cut, copy and paste A clipboard was one of my most wanted features, and it’s wonderful to finally see it in action. To start with I tried selecting a paragraph of text in Safari, at which point Safari bombed out and returned to the Home screen. Oops! Not a fantastic start. However I tried again with a…
Underworlds review: A fun, if short, iPhone RPG

Matt

8 Jun 2009 | 7:00 pm

I enjoy the odd Mac/PC role-playing game such as Baldur’s Gate and Diablo, so I thought I’d see what RPGs are available for the iPhone. There are a few out there, including Vay (which I hope to review soon), but the one that caught my eye was the recently-launched Underworlds from Pixel Mine. So I took it for a spin. Underworlds is in many ways a “Diablo lite” for the iPhone. It’s an isometric 3D hack-and-slash affair, with a single character that you move around various dungeons, killing monsters and picking up goodies. Click image to enlarge The graphics look…
Organize your Mac: 5 great tips

Matt

26 May 2009 | 10:34 pm

When I first got my shiny new iMac everything was neatly organized: I had a nice clean Desktop and Home folder, my Dock was minimal, and my hard disk wasn’t full of crud. A mere week later the Mac was chaos - files everywhere, cluttered Desktop and Dock, and I couldn’t find anything! I quickly learned that, in order to be productive on my Mac, I was going to have to get organized. Here are some simple techniques that I’ve found helpful for keeping my Mac data ship-shape. 1. Organize your files and folders I do struggle at times to keep my legions of files and folders…
Flight Control review: A fun casual iPhone game

Matt

12 May 2009 | 11:59 pm

I’ve been having a bit of fun with Flight Control over the last few weeks. In this simple but attractive game your job is to land incoming aircraft by dragging out flight paths towards the two runways and helipad. Sounds easy enough, but once several aircraft appear onscreen it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid them crashing into each other. Fortunately you can plot a new flight path for an aircraft at any time. Even allowing for this, though, the game quickly reaches a frenetic pace as you find yourself redirecting several aircraft each second. What’s more, the four types…

i drank the kool-aid
give us this day our daily kool-aid

dizzle

5 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

I am starting a collection of Apple Store photos. Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From Cult of Mac, Strange But Cool Use of Mac Dock: Spelling Words With Icons My fave: Edible Apple, MacBook sighting - Jimmy Fallon and Zack Morris And this is just freakin’ awesome And I have come to this same conclusion as The Apple Blog, MacBook Air is the Apple Netbook, End of Story. I have an Air, and I have a netbook. The netbook is just a “I must have every gadget thing.” My Air is useful.
give us this day our daily kool-aid

dizzle

4 Jul 2009 | 5:30 pm

While it has been confirmed that His Steveness has reported for duty, there is as of yet no word on how many bathroom breaks he took nor what he had for lunch but we’ll follow up if that information becomes available. (via 9to5 Mac) It is rumoured (okay I am making this up right now) that Dan Lyons has ordered multiple cases of latex gloves thereby feeding his twisted fixation with the Jobsian innards. And…. unfortunately, no, this isn’t a joke. Microsoft’s ads have some real class.
give us this day our daily kool-aid

dizzle

24 Jun 2009 | 1:27 am

iPod Saves Girls’ Life (She Claims) An Essex teenager who was hit by lightning in a storm says that her life was saved by her iPod – and the fact that she was holding her boyfriend’s hand at the time. …. “Everybody’s said the iPod must have diverted the lightning away from my body, which probably saved my life,” said Sophie, who has been dubbed “Sparky” by her friends and family. “I’ve got a few burns but it’s all healing OK.” Sophie’s mother, Julie, told The Sun: “I just thank God my daughter is still alive. The…
give us this day our daily kool-aid

dizzle

22 Jun 2009 | 9:42 pm

This is a very cool DIY iPhone stand from Geek Gadgets And Dear Leader IS the Kingpin (via iPhone Savior, be sure to go to the link to see more pics, it is really worth it): Man I wish I could have been there Where the dream was born… woz cuts in line And more iPhone lines
Back from my work trip and… sick again!

dizzle

22 Jun 2009 | 9:26 pm

There is something on the west coast of Florida that doesn’t agree with me. Every time I go over there, I come back sick unless I stay there for a few weeks before returning. I was in Panama City for a month, and everything was fine. But if I go just for a day or two for work and come back, I always end up with a throat/ear infection. This time is no exception. So that is why I haven’t done any further updates. I really can’t afford to miss time from work, so I am taking it easy with some other stuff, like the websites. Hopefully I will be back to decent strength soon.

TheAppleBlog
Weekly App Store Picks: July 4, 2009

Olly Farshi

4 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

It’s that time of the week when we welcome you to the weekend with a selection of the freshest picks for iPhone from the App Store. Hold your horses, though, because before we dive headfirst into a glorious ocean of iPhone apps, I’ve got a roundup of notable Apple news from the past seven days. We’re starting the weekend by giving you the chance to win a free game for your iPhone courtesy of Poppy, an excellent one-man game studio in Japan. The game in question, Brave Man, is reminiscent of Bishop’s knife trick from Aliens, except instead of an interstellar synthetic,…
Rise of Lost Empires: Like Warcraft for iPhone, but Not Nearly as Good

Darrell Etherington

3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

I think I may have achieved a grasp of Gameloft’s concept design strategy for their iPhone catalog. It seems to have something to do with being “inspired” by titles and franchises that are already wildly successful. You can’t help but see the similarity between Hero of Sparta and God of War (even syntactically). Likewise, with Rise of Lost Empires ($4.99, iTunes link), their new real-time strategy game for the platform, which resembles a certain other title in which humans and orcs do battle strategically. Don’t get me wrong, Gameloft’s…
Windows 7 Pricing vs. Mac OS X: Why Even Go There?

Tom Reestman

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Windows 7 pricing was made official not long ago, and the general consensus is that, despite a slight drop in Home Premium pricing compared to Vista, it’s too expensive. Still, there are some in the Microsoft community that try to justify it by comparing it to Apple’s pricing for Mac OS X. Microsoft can never win this game. Heck, Microsoft never even gets in this game. And yet, you have folks like Ed Bott at ZDNet giving it a shot. Here’s his latest salvo: In two recent posts… I took a closer look at the differences between Windows 7 editions and their counterparts from Apple.
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3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

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Jailbreak for iPhone 3GS Now Available Online

Darrell Etherington

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

At this point we probably shouldn’t need to start a jailbreaking post off with a disclaimer about how doing it with your iPhone is not condoned with Apple, and may void your warranty, so you should approach doing so at your own risk, but a friendly reminder never hurts. Now, on to the reason behind the disclaimer: The iPhone 3GS, after only three weeks on the market, has been successfully jailbroken, and the software that allows it is now available online. Happy Independence Day. The iPhone Dev Team, who are behind this and almost every previous iPhone jailbreak, actually hadn’t…

Mac Tricks And Tips
Setting Up An Account – #2 Noob2Pro

admin

5 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Hey Sorry for the lack of posts over the last couple of days. I have been really busy and unable to have time to write anything. Todays post is going to explain the types of accounts you can have on your Mac and what to do with them. I will also introduce some tips to make sure you don’t do anything that could potentially harm your user account. Picking The Right Account All of the account settings are done under System Preferences > Accounts. There are three type of accounts available to you. Guest, Normal and Admin. You can also have a root account, however this is not recommend…
Buying The Right Mac – #1 Noob2Pro

admin

2 Jul 2009 | 7:19 am

Hey For any new user to the Apple Macintosh platform, picking the right Mac is a must. If you end up buying the wrong type of hardware for you needs, you could end up with an underpowered machine, or worse and over powered machine which you don’t really need and is effectively a waste of money. This post is going to assess the pro’s and con’s of each Mac, and tell you who it is for, so you can make an informed decision. Everyone has a wide variety of needs and I can’t accurately tell you which machine you should get from a simple post, however I hope you get a good…
MacTricks&Tips 30 Day Guide – From Noob2Pro

admin

1 Jul 2009 | 1:26 pm

Hey I mentioned a couple of days ago that I was planning to release a 30 day guide for the Mac. The time has come for me to begin this guide. In essence I wanted to write a guide for new users to the Mac and for more experienced users. The reason behind this is that I get many simple questions asked by people (which I don’t mind receiving or answering) which could be easily dealt with if they had a little bit of knowledge. Hence I decided to put to together this guide. What’s Going To Happen? This guide will be split into 30 sections, incidentally that same amount of days left in…
Create A Crossword Solver

admin

30 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm

Hey This tip was passed onto me, so I decided to share it here. This very small Unix script is designed to solve crossword puzzles. For a person like myself who can’t think of words any longer than four letters (scrabble is a no hope) this little script is very useful if you want to show off or actually complete a crossword. This script will check the Unix database of words and give you possible solutions. To set up this script is dead simple. Open up TextEdit and copy and paste the following. Name it something simple and in a folder you can easily find. #!/bin/bash echo -n "Please…
Mac Cheat Sheet

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 11:57 am

Hey Just a simple post today, but one you shouldn’t take light heatedly. Anyone who ever has a Mac will know that you generate a long list of passwords and other pieces of information when you install or upgrade the operating system. The problem with this is that you usually end up with a sheet of paper that doesn’t make much sense a couple of months later. This is were your Mac Cheat Sheet comes in. You can find this cheat sheet online at Apple’s Website, the file is located here. I recommend you fill out this sheet and hide it. It is designed to be used when you going into…

MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News
iPhone 3GS: Some Pit-falls Revolving Search, Photos and Videos

Aviv

19 Jun 2009 | 4:43 pm

I’ve had roughly 7 hands on hours with the iPhone 3GS. While the device performs entirely like a newer, faster, more powerful iPhone, a few pit-falls regarding searching and tagging leave me a tad confused. Undoubtedly, the video recording feature is absolutely phenomenal. I’ve already been recording everything around me for the fun of it, and within a few hours, I managed to capture roughly 20 different videos. Alongside this, with the new auto-focus photography feature I found myself taking more pictures. Situations where images would’ve shown up blurry or dark in the…
Israel Finally (Officially) Gets the iPhone

Aviv

15 Jun 2009 | 7:03 pm

From an article on popular Israeli website nana10, it has been announced that Israel will finally (officially) get the iPhone through national carrier support. As of now, the announcements only state that Pelephone will be carrying the device and that they’ve been told to “get ready” for the launch. What’s perplexing is why Orange isn’t anywhere near these negotiations. They have a major presence in Israel and surrounding nations. Plus they already have deals with Apple to carry the iPhone, and it has been reported that they have upwards of 1 million iPhone users…
iPhone OS Running On A Multi-touch Monitor. Probably Fake, But Still Amazing! (Video)

Aviv

14 Jun 2009 | 6:18 pm

Apparently some folks over at DreamField.se either decided to get real creative with some After Effecting, or they’re literally doing Apple’s work for them. This might totally be fake, and done with running a matte mask through After Effects, but it’s still incredibly impressive. I can think of a ton of useful real-world applications for something like this. via Crunchgear.
13″ Macbook Pro: Finally, A Replacement for the 12″ Powerbook

Aviv

8 Jun 2009 | 11:15 am

Not even twenty minutes into Phil Schiller’s keynote speech at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple gave the crowd something relatively unexpected. Every single aluminum-unibody notebook is now considered a Macbook Pro, with the “Macbook” moniker only sticking around for the white plastic model. Since Apple first unveiled the new unibody designed notebooks, they were received very well by the industry and consumers. The design was refined, and the entire transformation into such an evolutionary defining product was successful. However, when Apple showed…
iPhone Concept: I Really Wish This Was Real

Aviv

5 Jun 2009 | 5:30 pm

Between some exciting Steve Jobs reports, iPhone 3.0 and Snow Leopard, things are heating up the weekend leading in to WWDC. Be sure to tune in to Gizmodo’s live coverage here: http://live.gizmodo.com/ on Monday, June 8th at 10am Pacific. No, it’s not real (sadly). But I really wish it was.

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Maccast 2009.07.01 - iPhone 3GS Accessibility

Adam Christianson (Mac Geek)

1 Jul 2009 | 11:29 pm

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Special edition. In this special episode of the Maccast we talk with Shelly Brisbin (App Store Pundit), Josh De Lioncourt (Mac-cessibility), and Shane Jackson (Blindworld Blog) about the new iPhone 3GS and specifically about it's new accessibility features. Special thanks to our sponsors: Circus Ponies NoteBook - The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Subscribe to the Podcast Feed or Get the MP3 or AAC (enhanced)
Maccast 2009.06.23

Adam Christianson (Mac Geek)

23 Jun 2009 | 11:51 pm

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 270. WWDC Aftermath. Software Updates. iPhone 3.0 OS in the wild. iPhone 3GS in the wild. What's next for iPhone? Apple warns Pre customers about iTunes. Checking in on Apple's latest numbers. Steve Jobs coming back soon? Some One-to-One corrections. Apple Store correction. Finer fiddling with function keys. Snow Leopard is for Intel only. New Macbook SD slot debate. Determine iPhone eligibility from your iPhone. Remedies for a slowing Mac. Shortz iPod cables and recording radio (Radioshift). Why does my app have a…
Maccast 2009.06.08 - WWDC Keynote Wrap-up

Adam Christianson (Mac Geek) & Victor Cajiao

9 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 269. A show for Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast where I am joined by Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User) to wrap up all the announcements from the 2009 WWDC keynote. We discuss the new Macbook Pro and Macbook Air models, Snow Leaoprd, iPhone OS 3.0, and the new iPhone 3Gs. Enjoy. Special thanks to our sponsors: Circus Ponies NoteBook - The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Smile on My Mac, check out Textexpander and their blog. It is better to look ahead and prepare than…
Maccast 2009.06.05

Adam Christianson (Mac Geek)

5 Jun 2009 | 11:42 pm

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 268. Apple Store news and updates. Apple software updates galore. Next gen iPhones or it's look-a-likes surface. On the eve of WWDC, last minute updates. Apple may nix free iPhone app re-downloads. WWDC iPhone rumor round-up. Apple extends warranty for Nvidia defects. Apple tops in UK Ed. Adjusting media playback speeds. Make your own widgets the easy way. What to do if you haven't backed up. The 'F' and 'fn' keys. Fax from your Mac. Moving your Time Machine backup to a bigger drive. A note about Maccast WWDC coverage.
Maccast 2009.05.27

Adam Christianson (Mac Geek)

27 May 2009 | 11:59 pm

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 267. Apple doubles up it's smartphone share. NEXT, next gen iPhone rumors surface. Gruber weighs in on 3rd gen iPhone specs. iPhone 3G supplies dry up at AT&T. Apple tablet may wait until next decade. Don't forget the iPod rumors too. AT&T considers new data plans and plans boosted network. Safari's messy tops sites feature leaving trails. Security research publishes OS X Java exploit proof of concept. Could a Pan-European iTunes Store become a reality? Back to school promo and Macbook bump. Tips on choosing a Mac mouse.

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Apple A Day: Dragster

Grant Brunner

5 Jul 2009 | 8:09 am

Dragster is a file transfer application for Mac OS X from Ambrosia Software. Related Posts Apple A Day: Airfoil Apple A Day: WireTap Anywhere Apple A Day: Soundboard
Macgasm Podcast #143

Grant Brunner

4 Jul 2009 | 10:58 am

[Download This Episode] In this episode, Grants talks about push notifications on the iPhone and iPod Touch. [03.2 MB] [0:06:50] [Hosted by: Josh Schnell & Grant Brunner] Related Posts Macgasm Podcast #142 Macgasm Podcast #141 Macgasm Podcast #140
Apple A Day: Airfoil

Grant Brunner

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 pm

Airfoil is a free application for Windows and Mac OS X from Rogue Amoeba that sends audio over a wireless network to Airport Expresses, computers, iPhones, or iPod Touches. Related Posts Apple A Day: Dragster Apple A Day: WireTap Anywhere Apple A Day: Soundboard
TV 2.4 Update

Andrew Hersh

3 Jul 2009 | 2:30 pm

Apple recently released a minor update for their set-top media center which adds gesture support for the iPhone/iTouch Remote application. (Free, iTunes) This is great news for those of us who have longed for a consistent method for controlling the Apple TV. The standard Apple remote allows a user to navigate the menus of the Apple TV as well as the standard, play, pause, stop, etc. controls for media. Unfortunately the Remote application on the iPhone/iTouch was horribly inconsistent in the way in which a user controlled the Apple TV. Rather than navigating and using the Apple TV’s…
iPhone OS features that I would like to see added.

Wayne Dixon

3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

I’ve had an iPhone since the original was launched in 2007. I’ve been through every update, including the latest, iPhone OS 3.0. Throughout this time, Apple has added more and more features, provided APIs for developers, and added much needed functionality like Cut, Copy and Paste to its iPhone OS. Despite all of the progress since version 1.0, there are still a slew of things that are missing which other Smart Phones already seem to have included. Our own Josh Schnell and Grant Brunner did a podcast and had three things that they wanted to discuss. You can listen to that here. I…

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Portfolio 8.5.3

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About PortfolioPreserve and re-purpose your creative digital assets. Quickly handles the tasks of locating, organizing, archiving, and publishing your digital work. From web to print, from comps to finished work Portfolio’s database-backed catalogs equip you with the power to effortlessly find, preview, and repurpose files both online and offline.
Midnight Mansion 1.1.8

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About Midnight Mansion In the vein of games like Dark Castle and Montezuma’s Revenge, Midnight Mansion provides classic action gaming with vivid 32-bit graphics, spine-tingling sound effects, and professional quality music. As Jack Malone, you will explore eight huge mansions, each filled with traps, puzzles, and secrets, as you search for legendary treasure. Ride on conveyor belts, avoid zapper beams, and dodge monsters as you collect keys that give you access to new areas of each mansion. Three difficulty settings allow players of any skill level to enjoy the game. Features: - Three…
Nikon ViewNX 1.3

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About Nikon ViewNX The ultimate easy yet powerful browser from Nikon. With fast viewing of JPEG, TIFF and NEF files your workflow will speed up with ViewNX. Designed for easy integration with Nikon Transfer and Capture NX software. Convert RAW NEF and RAW NRW files to JPEG and TIFF format with ease. You can even adjust white balance, exposure compensation, Picture Controls and much more.
CleanApp 3.1.3

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About CleanApp Don’t get lost! Have you ever unsuccessfully tried to get rid of a program and all the files that came with it? Are logfiles, plists and caches cluttering folders and volumes on your Mac? Don’t you ask yourself from time to time where the multiple gigabytes of hard disk space continuously vanish to? Uninstall, archive, backup and analysis… CleanApp analyzes, archives and removes applications and on your Mac, complete with all relevant files. Efficient. Our brand-new version 3 of CleanApp now gained in power and efficiency: requiring less memory and CPU than the…
Garmin WebUpdater 2.0.6

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About Garmin WebUpdater Upgrading software for your Garmin GPS just got easier thanks to WebUpdater—Garmin's free new application that automatically detects and installs the most recent version of operating software for your compatible Garmin GPS. WebUpdater's simple interface makes it easy to upgrade your operating software. Just connect your Garmin GPS to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater will download that update for you and install it on your GPS. WebUpdater always checks for its own…

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Apple Patches Java Vulnerability - At Last

Scott

15 Jun 2009 | 2:35 pm

After what seems to be the longest Time, Apple have finally released an update for Java that addresses the long standing vulnerability that if exploited could result in malicious code being executed on your Mac. For many the only safe solution until this release was to disable Java in the browser preferences rendering sites that depend on Java ( not Javascript ) unusable. The update is available through Software Update and weighs in at a hefty 158Mb.
10 Free Mac Inspired Wordpress Themes

Scott

15 Jun 2009 | 1:31 pm

The chances are that if you are setting up a Wordpress blog about Apple, OS X, Macs or anything else that originates in Cupertino that you will have at some stage Googled “free mac wordpress themes” or something similar. There are many Mac and Apple themed themes although many sites seem to use the same one or two themes. To save you the effort of trawling through the duplicates and hopefully help you to find theme better suited to your site here is a collection of the better examples that you can find. iTheme This has to be the grandaddy of Mac Wordpress themes. Lots Mac related…
Calaboration - Setup Google Calendars In iCal

Scott

19 May 2009 | 2:35 pm

Calaboration is a simple application from the Google Code library that allows you to easily setup to link to your Google Calendars. Upon launch you are prompted to login to your Google account ( it supports Google Apps for Domains accounts ) after which you are presented with a list of the calendars associated with the account to select from. Once selected the calendar will appear in iCal allowing not just easy review of Google calendars but also updates to be made. Calaboration is NOT a sync app. Once it has been run you do not need to run it again. All the application does is setup iCal…
OS X 10.5.7 Update Just Landed

Scott

12 May 2009 | 3:12 pm

The latest update to OS X Leopard ( 10.5.7 ) has just launched through Software Update. Full details of the fixes and improvments can be found here
RoughlyDrafted.com Views on Windows 7

Scott

11 May 2009 | 1:32 pm

Daniel Dilger has posted a thoughtful and well reasoned summary of why he thinks Microsoft have got it all wrong with Windows 7 ( Why Windows 7 is The Next Zune ). Whether you are pro or anti-Microsoft I think you will find his argument pretty compelling. With the rise of OS X and Linux ( netbooks ) Microsoft are really beginning to see some solid competition and it is fairly clear that Windows 7 is not a get out of jail free card for Redmond. Personally when I read about Windows 7’s new “XP mode” I thought maybe Microsoft had grasped the problem and were putting a sensible…

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MacMost Now 261: The Mac Grab Utility

Gary Rosenzweig

3 Jul 2009 | 9:10 am

In addition to screen capture keyboard shortcuts built into Mac OS X, you can also use the Grab utility to capture the screen. This enables you to capture windows and perform timed screen captures as well.
iPhone 3GS Problems, Jobs Is Back

Gary Rosenzweig

2 Jul 2009 | 11:59 am

This week’s news seems to be dominated by little problems with the iPhone 3GS. First, it seems to be out-of-stock in a lot of places, and orders from AT&T are taking more than a week to fill. Second, when people do get their iPhones, they are still reporting long delays in activation. Third, there is an overheating problem reported by many that has the phones getting so hot that the white-colored ones are already turning yellow. But all the news isn’t bad. AT&T seems to be seeing record sales of the new iPhone and most users reporting in to MacMost love their iPhone 3GS,…
MacMost Now 260: Change Your System Alert Sound

Gary Rosenzweig

1 Jul 2009 | 6:21 am

You can change your system alert sound, even using a custom one that you create.
MacMost Now 259: iMovie 09 Editing Basics

Gary Rosenzweig

29 Jun 2009 | 4:28 am

Learn all of the different ways you can edit clips in iMovie 09. You can select a portion of the clip, trim the ends, split a clip, use the clip trimmer and the precision editor.
MacMost Now 258: Using Multiple Tables In iWork Numbers

Gary Rosenzweig

26 Jun 2009 | 4:22 am

iWork 09’s spreadsheet program Numbers isn’t like the old-fashioned spreadsheet programs you may be used to. You can create small tables and design a sheet with each table having its own numbers and formulas and also using numbers from other tables.

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Which Twitter app do the cool kids use? [1]

Mark

4 Jul 2009 | 10:44 pm

The trouble with Twitter apps for Mac is that there is a ton of them out there, and pretty much all of them are good — or at least good enough that it really comes down to personal preference as to which one you consider the best. So instead of laboriously going through a long list and making comparisons that only a geek would love, I decided to check in on what the cool kids are doing. By that I mean the people who make their living writing about Mac apps and just happen to have Twitter accounts. As you may know, each tweet is accompanied by a line showing its time and date and the program…
Those darn Firefox bookmarks [4]

Mark

2 Jul 2009 | 11:29 am

One thing that’s proving to be a deal breaker for me with Firefox is the way it organizes bookmarks in the sidebar. With Safari, when you click on a folder in the sidebar, you get a list of all its bookmarks in the main part of the window along with their URLs. Click on another folder, and the list instantly changes. With Firefox, when you click on a folder, it toggles open and the bookmarks are listed below it. This isn’t so bad if the folder is near the top, but if it is in the middle or near the bottom, you wind up having to scroll to see the entire list. And if you want to…
StumbleUpon for Safari

Mark

30 Jun 2009 | 10:23 am

Speaking of Firefox, one of the main things I use it for is the StumbleUpon toolbar add-on, which allows you to randomly browse websites in categories of your choosing. You can also give them ratings, write reviews and share with friends. StumbleUpon is not officially supported for Safari, but there are a couple of ways to get around this. First, you can use a demo by clicking on this link. The toolbar doesn’t have all the features of the official version, but it looks slick and covers the basics. Second, you can install Stumbli. It puts another menu in Safari, with options for…
Firefox 3.5 is out

Mark

30 Jun 2009 | 9:11 am

The latest version of Firefox is out, and it’s faster than ever — or so they say. According to Mozilla’s test results, Firefox can load Javascript-laden websites in mere milliseconds. This is a good thing, because an increasing number of sites use applications based on Javascript in one way or another. Think of all those sites that let you share documents, edit photos or backup your files. Other features include anti-phishing and anti-malware technologies for better security, thousands of add-ons for customization, and enhancements to private browsing. I’m a confirmed…
Hey, we're on Twitter

Mark

26 Jun 2009 | 1:31 pm

We’re a bit late to the party, but you can finally follow thriftmac on Twitter. There’s also a nifty little logo you can click on at the top right. We tend to be artistically challenged, so if you can’t figure it out, that’s the Twitter bird skewering Scrimpy the thriftmac worm. You’ll mostly find links to the thriftmac RSS feed at our Twitter account, but we’ll occasionally throw in a few surprises as we continued to delve into the ever-changing world of Mac freeware.

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207 - [FS] Mac OS X Utilities Folder #2 [Full Show]

ScreenCastsOnline

30 Jun 2009 | 1:46 am

[Full Free Show] This week, the second part of the exploration of the Mac OS X Utilities folder, and all the goodies contained within it! Hidden away within the Mac OS X Applications folder is a folder called "Utilities", installed as part of a standard 10.5 installation. In this folder are 24 free utilities covering many different aspects of using your Mac. Last week, I covered the first 12 utilities, so this week, it's the final 12. This second part covers: Grapher Java Preferences Keychain Access Migration Assistant Network Utility ODBC Administrator Podcast Capture RAID Utility Remote…
206 - [Tr] Mac OS X Utilities Folder #1 [Trailer]

ScreenCastsOnline

25 Jun 2009 | 6:51 am

[Trailer for Members Show] This week, a whole folder of utilities! Yes, and all free! Following on from a request for suggestions for topics for the Mac Montage shows, Steve Housley, a regular ScreenCastsOnline viewer, came up with a brilliant idea. "How about starting at the top of the Utilities folder?" Brilliant! Hidden away within the Mac OS X Applications folder is a folder called "Utilities", installed as part of a standard 10.5 installation. In this folder are 24 free utilities covering many different aspects of using your Mac. So this week, I'll be covering the first 12 utilities,…
205 - [FS] Bento 2 & Bento for the iPhone/iPod Touch [Full Show]

ScreenCastsOnline

17 Jun 2009 | 3:18 am

It's been out a while, but I finally decided to do an update show on Bento 2, the database application for the rest of us on the Mac. It's really the application that should be part of iWork as it's an easy to use, yet sophisticated database application with many different uses. Bento 2 has been updated with many new features but more importantly, they've addressed some of the failings of the first version especially in the area of viewing your data, designing forms, importing and export and printing. They've even made it easier to use for people more used to manipulating data in spreadsheets…
204 - [Tr] Mac Remote Controller Apps [Trailer]

ScreenCastsOnline

12 Jun 2009 | 2:09 am

[Trailer for Members Show] Part 3 of the "Using Your Mac mini as a Media Centre" series this week and it's time to take a look at how to control your Mac media centre. Sure, you can use an Apple Remote but that's really only useful for navigating full screen applications such as FrontRow or Plex. A full size keyboard and mouse? In the living room? Sure, you can use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse but they can be a bit cumbersome to use and they don't really fit into the domestic environment. How about using your iPod Touch or iPhone to take full control of your Mac media centre? This week's…
203 - [FS] DiscLabel v6 Update [Full Show]

ScreenCastsOnline

4 Jun 2009 | 6:54 am

[Full Free Show] Those nice folks over at Smile On My Mac have just released quite a significant update to one of the best CD and DVD labelling packages ever! DsicLabel v6 has had a make over and is now even easier to use to allow you to design stunning labels and packages for all your digital media. Another huge deal is that they've now included all (and more) templates into the base package, so now you don't have to buy optional add ons to create your template library, they are all included! They've also included some extra templates for business users, so its usefulness is not just limited…

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eCOMPOSITE releases GPSRecorder 2.0 - Updated for OS3 and iPhone 3GS

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eCOMPOSITE today released GPSRecorder 2.0, an update to its GPSRecorder app for iPhone 3GS. GPSRecorder takes advantage of the compass and provides an instant map. The app still fulfills needs of photographers and hikers alike, providing easy geotagging export and export to hiking web sites or Google Earth files. All of this in a focused app thats built for hours of recording.
iHanWel releases iDay Deluxe 2.3 for iPhone and iPod Touch

prMac

iHanWel today is proud to announce iDay Deluxe 2.3, an update to their popular day calendar and event utility for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhones unique capabilities and interface, iDay makes it easy to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any special event. Choose any entry and iDay will present useful, accompanying information, including numeric data, Western, Chinese, Native American, and Celtic Zodiacs, and the moon phase for that day.
Walt Disney World for iPhone Receives 4 out of 5 Mice by Macworld

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TimeStream Softwares popular Walt Disney World Notescast App for the iPhone and iPod touch receives 4 out of 5 Mice rating from Macworld. Recognized as The Walt Disney World Guide Notescast provides an almanac of park resources. With over 200 pages of information, over 150 photos, and rich in-depth content, the frequently updated Walt Disney World Notescast is a comprehensive cutting-edge vacation planner and in-park guide which fits in the palm of your hand.
MileBug 1.4 released for iPhone and iPod Touch

prMac

Izatt today announced MileBug 1.4, the latest release of its flagship iPhone app in both full and lite versions. Version 1.4 is compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, includes a new Lite icon, easy access to the MileBug blog, and more. MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, charity, medical, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction. MileBug provides the option to track miles or kilometers as well as enter custom rates.
MacVide releases FlashVideo Converter 3.1 - Flash to Video Conversion

prMac

Macvide today announced FlashVideo Converter 3.1, an update to its professional Flash to video conversion utility for Mac OS X. The FlashVideo Converter is a powerful and versatile program for converting any flash video file to one of many popular video formats including iPhone/iPod mp4, Mobile .3gp and MPEG2. Converted movies can be saved for custom editing, or recorded for use in DVD players, or on iPod, iPhones and other mobile devices.

I Love Mac Apps
Brush Pilot – Fast Easy Brush Viewer

admin

2 Jul 2009 | 1:03 pm

If you have ever used Photoshop or a similar app, you will at one time or another have come across brushes. I was at one point fascinated at collecting every single one I could find (this also expanded to shapes and fonts), I did this in case I ever needed them. Turns out it didn’t, and I ended up using the same brush over and over again, because it was to hard to look through other brushes. This is where a handy tool such as BrushPilot comes in. Its a brush viewer which you can use to preview brushes. Its blazingly fast and in my opinion should come with any new version of Photoshop. A…
Neon Tango – Destroy The Enemy

admin

1 Jul 2009 | 4:01 am

Every one likes a good, simple game that they can get there teeth sunk into. Todays game, Neon Tango, is based on the popular Xbox Arcade game Geometry Wars. Its great fun to play and master. In essence the game is you, in your little space ship, fighting off the horde of enemy space craft. Its a top down shooter with very simple graphics. However the game quickly becomes hard, and you have to quickly master and manage you power ups and weapons before the enemy over run the board and you sink to a terrible defeat. To Battle Stations Once as you launch the game and have a quick run through the…
MyMahj – Mahjong For The Mac

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm

I like playing computer games, a good way to relax and let the time pass. One of my favourite games is Mahjong, although I don’t play the actual Chinese version against many people, I do like to play the variant where you have to remove the tiles. MyMahj is a similar version which you can play on your Mac at your leisure. This game isn’t brilliant, but it is free and its a good way to waste some time. Lets Play Mahjong This app is similar to any other MahJong app. The main focus of the game is dedicated to clearing out tiles, you have to match the same suit and number. When you…
A New Design For iLoveMacApps

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 9:37 am

You may have noticed the new design here on iLoveMacApps. You don’t need to adjust your browser, I have decided to do a small re-design to bring it inline with the other website I own and run. I hope you like this new design, since I think it is easier to use. Plus it is really light on code making it blindingly fast to run and use. This post is going to be a little who’s who on the new features. One of the reasons I re-designed this site is to make it similar in style to MacTricksAndTips. It shares the same basic code, the only difference is the colour scheme. This was done to…
Stox – Track Those Stock Options

admin

27 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm

Even though the only direction the stock market is going is down, it can be quite useful to track it, especially if you have stock options. Todays app is called Stox, its a fully fledged program designed to track stock. You can enter different stock, “purchase” stock and watch how the price goes up and down. There is lots of different analytical options including reports and how much you have been making, plus various options such as tracking the quotes. Stock Market Tracker This option is quite complicated, but this is simply due to the fact that there is a lot of information…

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AVG Antivirus Mac OS X Client in the Scope

Softpedia News (Filip Truta)

3 Jul 2009 | 7:14 am

Although the security firm is quiet about its plans, a job posting on the company's website reveals that AVG is looking for a senior software developer who is familiar with the Mac OS X platform,
‘Facebook for iPhone 3.0 Is Coming Very Soon’

Softpedia News (Filip Truta)

3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 am

Seemingly, very impatient to let the world in on the big news, Joe from Facebook reveals that iPhone owners will soon be able to download and install the latest version of Facebook on iPhone and iPod touch devices. Facebook 3.0 delivers numerous enhancements, like a new news feed, events (including the ability to RSVP), easier photo tagging, notificat... (read more)
Apple May Update iPods’ Firmware While Still Boxed

Softpedia News (Filip Truta)

3 Jul 2009 | 5:31 am

Apple has filed for a new patent application called “active packaging” for what is most likely the company’s line of iPod media players. The concept could supply power and firmwa... (read more)
iPhone Dev Team Posts iPhone 3G S Unlock Demo Video

Softpedia News (Filip Truta)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:48 am

The iPhone Dev Team is planning to make good on its promise to offer iPhone owners worldwide all the tools they need to jailbreak and / or unlock their devices, regardless of the model they o... (read more)
iPhone 3G S Jailbreak Available - Purplera1n

Softpedia News (Filip Truta)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:20 am

A blogger going by the name of George Hotz has posted what looks like the appropriate tool to jailbreak an iPhone 3G S. Going by the screen name of George Hotz or GeoHot, the author of the Purplera1n tool reveals that the method is currently supported on Windows platforms only, while

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3.0 Update breaks 3rd party video cables for iPod Touch and iPhones

Seth Weintraub

4 Jul 2009 | 1:23 am

For those who have their iPod Touch or iPhones connected to their TVs through a third party video cable, the 3.0 update was a bad one. It appears to have disabled the ability of non-Apple cables to transmit video. Forum members at iPod Touch Fans and MacForums are both reporting the issue. One forum member reports: I have an AV Cable for my iPod Touch 1g which up until now worked fine. Then I updated to 3.0, jail-broke it fine and everything else seems ok, but the AV cable brings up the message about it not being a valid accessory. It isn't clear if Apple will restore this…
Apple Store Employee Shot in Virginia (Update surveilance video)

Cleve Nettles

3 Jul 2009 | 9:41 am

Suspect still on the loose...Surveilance video captured the entrance and exit below.
First iPhone 3GS jailbreak posted w/Video

Cleve Nettles

3 Jul 2009 | 8:50 am

As predicted, the iPhone 3GS is now jailbroken. George "Geohot" Hotz is the first to publish a full jailbreak for Apple's new phone, only a few weeks after its release. Called Purplera1n, the jailbreak is only Windows for now but there will be a Mac version soon. The Dev team is also working on an update to their ultrasn0w tool that will unlock the SIM as well. Update: Video posted a below. We are one Windows machine away from testing this ourselves but look forward to the extra speed in the PSP emulation and Qik Video broadcasts. Video from TechCrunch
Facebook 3.0 coming soon to iPhone

Chauncey Dupree

3 Jul 2009 | 1:20 am

All of you Facebook addicts will soon have a majorly updated app to play with. Joe over at Facebook spills the beans on an upcoming update below...and even mentions Push will be in the 3.1 version. Glorios Facebook Notifications bothering us all day? Can't wait! Facebook for iPhone 3.0 is coming very soon. I can't predict an exact date when I will submit to Apple, but I can say that I am about 98% done. So what's new in this update? 1. The "new" News Feed 2. Like 3. Events (including the ability to RSVP) 4. Notes 5. Pages 6. Create new photo albums 7. Upload photos…
Leaked AT&T Memo: iPhone 3GS launch broke all sorts of records

Cleve Nettles

2 Jul 2009 | 8:54 am

Multiple sources have provided MacDailyNews with an internal AT&T memo that highlights the company's recent milestones and successes: 1. Fact of the Week: On June 25, the day Michael Jackson died, text messages sent on our network spiked at 65,000 messages per second — the largest volume ever recorded — surpassing events like American Idol voting and New Year's Eve, when millions of our customers wish their friends and family a happy new year via text." 2. "iLaunch day 2009 was one for the record books, as AT&MP;T customers scrambled to get their hands on the…

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CleanMyMac Cleans Up Own UI: Sexy!

Milind Alvares

4 Jul 2009 | 4:29 am

A while ago I reviewed CleanMyMac from MacPaw, and one of my complaints was that the user interface was a poor slapping on of controls. I launched the app today to do a routine cleanup, and found a rather big v1.5 update in the sparkle updater. Boy was I pleased to see that the team has cleaned up the UI so much that it’s actually something to look at! Okay I might be a little late to the party since the update landed mid-June, but I owed it to myself. Everything from the stupid ‘yellow flower home screen’, to the controls, and even the scrollbar. Their designer—I believe…
iPhone 3GS Jailbroken

Milind Alvares

4 Jul 2009 | 12:24 am

iPhone 3GS Jailbroken → George Holtz makes it ra1n: Yes, this is what you’ve all been waiting for. A jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS. And it’s awesome. To get started right now, go to purplera1n.com. Download it. Not sure if a jailbreak is even relevant anymore. If you do, pay heed to the warning the iPhone Dev Team throws up. permalink Ego. Tracking stats that matter.
Dropzone: The New Thing in Drag and Drop

Brandon Pittman

4 Jul 2009 | 12:03 am

I am a huge beta whore. I contact nearly every cool looking piece of software’s developer about trying to get in on its beta. I tried to get in on Dropzone when the beta was first announced. I was not successful. So what did I do? I bitched about it on Twitter. John over at Aptonic must’ve been searching Twitter cause he found me and graciously appeased me by adding me on to the beta. And I’m so glad I’m a crybaby cause it’s been awesome having Dropzone on my system. The Last Tool This Sharp Was Made By the Swiss Army Dropzone sits in your dock and you…
The Services Menu Explained. (It’s Quite Brilliant, Really!)

Milind Alvares

2 Jul 2009 | 8:45 am

This is probably the least used feature of Mac OS X, and yet it’s present in almost every application you might use. I’m talking about the Services menu of course, tucked in under the application name in your menubar. I must admit, for the longest time, I never really paid much attention to it. At the surface, it seems like something useless (most of the options are greyed out anyway), so why bother? Well, it turns out that the Services menu is so awesome, that you would be a fool not to use it. Square One You see that application name right there in the menubar? Finder, Safari,…
Project Workflows With GridIron Flow: Simplicity in Complexity

Milind Alvares

2 Jul 2009 | 7:44 am

Introduced back in January, and finally out at the end of June, GridIron Flow is one mysteriously awesome looking app. I’ve been using the feature complete beta for a while now, and I think I’ve finally figured out what GridIron really is. Pretty much the same time I also figured I would have a tough time writing a review. The What, Why, and How I usually know how to use an application before even lauching it. Mac software is generally designed to be intuitive to the point that once you know the data you’re dealing with, using the application to manipulate it is a simple task. Not so…

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MLB Schedule 2.10

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About MLB Schedule The MLB Schedule widget is a simple dashboard widget which provides a small glimpse at the course of any Major League Baseball team’s schedule. You can choose your favorite baseball team and the widget will display a five day range of both completed and upcoming games, providing information such as opponent, projected starters, TV channel, start time, game result, game score, winning pitcher and losing pitcher. You can even choose your time zone, to adjust the game start times.
Colorado Buffaloes Football Schedule Widget 4.0

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About Colorado Buffaloes Football Schedule Widget Instant automated access to the latest Colorado kick-off and schedule information for the Colorado Buffaloes football games. All games are listed with the date and time, home or away, TV scheduling plus the scores from the previously played games. - Team logo hot link to the team’s Official Athletic Web Site for the absolute latest information on scheduling. - Button to play Colorado Fight Song. - National Champions 1990 Buffaloes, Buffaloes, Go CU!
iCountdown 1.0

1 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

About iCountdown Shows the difference in years, months, days, hours, minutes and seconds between today and a date of your choice. Using iCountdown is pretty straight-forward. Go to configuration (the widget’s back), set the target date (with second precision), press the Close button, and that’s all. Then, the widget front will show the remaining time, or an advice if the date have been reached. Though you see the UI in Spanish, iCountdown supports English, Catalan and Spanish, always based on your locale.
Arkansas Razorbacks Football Schedule Widget 4.0

30 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

About Arkansas Razorbacks Football Schedule Widget Instant automated access to the latest Razorback kick-off and schedule information for the Arkansas Razorbacks football games. All games are listed with the date and time, home or away, TV scheduling plus the scores from the previously played games. - Team logo hot link to the team’s Official Athletic Web Site for the absolute latest information on scheduling. - Button to play Arkansas Fight Song. National Champions 1964 Wooooooo Pig Soooie!!
Canadian Weather & Weather Forecast From Environment Canada 3.9

30 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

About Canadian Weather & Weather Forecast From Environment Canada Canadian Weather Information from Weather Office’s Web Site. The default OSX weather widget differs wildly between what it reports and the values given by the definitive Canada weather source: Environment Canada’s Weather Office web site. This widget incorporates all the available Weather Office information including Weather Warnings, Air Quality Information, Weather Watches, Humidex, Wind direction and speed, Windchill information and, now, reporting full 7-day forecasts! Features: - Double-click on the main panel…

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Mailbag #2: More Questions Answered

Matt

3 Jul 2009 | 4:35 pm

From Michelle: I’ve got quite a few dups in my itunes library right now and can find plenty of information as to how to fix that problem; however, I am wondering how they ever get there to begin with? The dups I have in my account seem so random – some are from cd’s I have [...]
Mailbag #1: Your Questions Answered

Matt

30 Jun 2009 | 9:04 am

This is the first in (what I hope to be) a long running series of articles where I finally get around to answering your questions. I have many to sort through, so please keep them coming. My goal with this series is to answer the questions that will be most useful for a large audience. [...]
How to Listen to Large Podcasts over 3G on the iPhone

Matt

25 Apr 2009 | 2:45 pm

I don’t normally cover iPhone tips on this site, but I thought I’d share one with you as it relates to podcasts. Until I got my 2G iPhone, I listened to a lot of music on my iPod. Here in Portland, I nearly always take the bus, Max, ride my bike, or walk to my [...]
Fix Mac OS X’s Text-to-Speech Pronunciation Errors

Matt

16 Apr 2009 | 9:40 am

For many of us, Mac OS X’s text-to-speech technology is a novelty: we use it every once in a while just to hear its mechanical voice read a line or two of text. The reality, though, is that many people depend on the technology to read pages of text or pronounce VoiceOver commands on a [...]
How to Choose Your Perfect Mac

Matt

24 Mar 2009 | 7:35 am

Over the past few months, many people have written in asking for advice on how to buy a Mac. To be honest, most people are looking for me to help them convince themselves on an “up-sell.” For example, there are plenty of people who want to know why they should purchase a MacBook Air instead [...]

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The MacReviewCast #215: SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Mach Desktop, MacNerdNews

Tim (Surfbits)

4 Jul 2009 | 10:24 am

This week we look at SnapArt 2, FotoMagico, Archive, Mach Desktop, Clipboard Evolved, Freeware plus much more. I want to thank you for downloading and listening to the podcast. We have the best in Mac hardware, software and websites reviews. We have a lot of great folks on today’s episode with their reviews and comments on software, hardware and websites that make using the Mac special. Plus I’ll have the top freeware Mac apps of the week and much more. You can email me at surfbits at Gmail dot Com. Here is the freeware and shareware I look at during the podcast: Get Tube:…
Apple facing serious backlash from Apple TV owners

Tim (Surfbits)

1 Jul 2009 | 3:42 am

I’ve been having nothing but problems keeping my wireless connection alive on my AppleTV the last month. I never had troubles like this before, I never changed the location of my Time Capsule or my AppleTV so why all the problems all of a sudden? I’ve tried restoring, rebooting, changing channels, a static IP, cutting down the Multi-Cast, and other ideas. So far, it works for a few days then back to dropping the wireless connection. Well it seems others have been having the same problem that I’ve encountered. From iReport.com: Over 5800 complaints have been logged on…
Finance 6: Personal Accounting

Tim (Surfbits)

30 Jun 2009 | 3:46 am

Hi everyone Gazmaz from the UK here Like most people, I always like to keep a close eye on my accounts, and especially in these days of penny watching you need to know how your money is doing. Coming from the world of Windows, I used to use MS Money and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t a bad little program (well thinking about it it perhaps wasn’t so little). The niceties that it gave me with graphs and overviews were good, but I found myself adding each line from my statements into the package after the event. Once I’d spent the money and that meant that unless I added each…
The MacReviewCast #214: MacSpeech Dictate, Helium Foot Software, MacNerdNews

Tim (Surfbits)

28 Jun 2009 | 9:57 am

This week we look at MacSpeech Dictate, Helium Foot Software, iPhone gear, Freeware plus much more. I want to thank you for downloading and listening to the podcast. We have the best in Mac hardware, software and websites reviews. We have a lot of great folks on today’s episode with their reviews and comments on software, hardware and websites that make using the Mac special. Plus I’ll have the top freeware Mac apps of the week and much more. You can email me at surfbits at Gmail dot Com. I love to hear from you. Receive 25% off of all Devon-Technologies software by going to…
Elgato Turbo.264 HD Review

Tim (Surfbits)

25 Jun 2009 | 3:31 am

By David Sparks: A few years ago I bought an Elgato video encoder at Macworld. This little thumb device immediately became a regular part of my video encoding workflow. Recently Elgato released its upgraded HD version, the Turbo.264 HD which has improved upon the original in every way. The Turbo.264 HD uses a new HD encoder that handles more formats and is faster than its predecessor. How fast? Really fast. I’ve been using the device a month and usually encoding goes twice as fast with the Turbo.264 HD than it does without it. Sometimes quite a bit faster. The science behind the Elgato…

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Apple’s Mac sales on the rise

Macalicious Staff

1 Jul 2009 | 4:42 pm

According to Morgan Stanley’s Kathryn Huberty, Apple (AAPL) is the computer maker with the “most upside” as the PC market begins to stabilize after the dismal first quarter of 2009. There’s some good news for Hewlett Packard (HPQ) and Dell (DELL) in the report to clients Huberty issued overnight Wednesday, but it’s mostly attributed to enterprise cycles and inventory restocking. Apple, however, is a different story. “Even before the new Macbook Pros launched,” she writes, “Apple began to outperform the broader commercial PC segment — with…
iPhone OS 3.1 Beta Available for Developers

Macalicious Staff

1 Jul 2009 | 12:40 pm

Following closely on the official release of iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has seeded a developer build of version 3.1, build 7C97D, along with the SDK. The point release appears to be more than bug fixes, too. A number of sites, including Gizmodo, are reporting features like: Faster boot time Bluetooth voice control Access to video editing through APIs for third-party developers Non-destructive editing of video by allowing saving of copies Fraud Protection, or phishing warnings, as an option in preferences for Safari Read more from The Apple Blog
AT&T Navigator brings true turn-by-turn navigation to iPhone for $9.99/mo.

Macalicious Staff

23 Jun 2009 | 6:11 pm

Somanumbatching AT&T today announced the availability of its location based services app - AT&T Navigator, powered by TeleNav - on Apple’s iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S. Using the latest iPhone OS 3.0 software the app brings full audible and visual turn-by-turn navigation service over AT&T’s 3G network. Read more from MacDailyNews
iPhone Tethering and MMS Hacks Surface

Macalicious Staff

18 Jun 2009 | 7:13 pm

Many AT&T iPhone customers have been disappointed by the carrier’s lack of support for both Internet tethering and MMS at launch for iPhone OS 3.0. A pair of new reports today highlight a couple of iPhone hacks for enabling tethering and/or MMS with… Read more from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors
Apple releases iPhone OS 3.0

Macalicious Staff

18 Jun 2009 | 2:13 pm

Finally, the wait is over! Apple released iPhone OS 3.0 yesterday to a hungry audience of iPhone lovers just itching to get their paws on the new software update. Overall, we were pleased with the 3.0, however, many people would argue that some of the most satisfying new features should have been there from the beginning. We’re looking at you Cut/Copy/Paste and Search. But those aside, the update seems to have made the iPhone sing a little bit, with noticeable speed enhancements from app to app. Here is a more complete list of what you can find in the new 3.0 update: Cut, Copy &…

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How does Bluetooth Work?

Amit Bhawani

3 Jul 2009 | 6:21 pm

Bluetooth is a short range wireless-based open protocol that is used to connect Bluetooth enabled electronic devices. This allows quick and easy synchronization and data transfer. Bluetooth offers worldwide compatibility as the Bluetooth radio chip, which ...
Best Internet Browser Software

Amit Bhawani

3 Jul 2009 | 7:34 am

New Web Browsers are launched and everyone is confused on what to use and what not to use. The statistics normally say that there is a tight competition for every website between Internet Explorer & ...
Apple Mighty Mouse Review

Amit Bhawani

3 Jul 2009 | 5:18 am

Apple inc. is one of the most profitable and elegant computer and other electronics company based in the United States of America. Their range of computers, called the Macs (Macintosh) and music players known as ...
How to Change MAC address in Windows

Amit Bhawani

3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Although MAC (Memory Address Control) addresses are meant to be permanent, it is possible to change the MAC address reported in the operating system. Changing of a MAC address is sometimes necessary for maintaining privacy ...
Google Chrome Extension – Check Page Rank

Amit Bhawani

3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Google Chrome Seems to be ones of the best internet browser because of the speed and is slowly expanding its user base with the main hope for Chrome extensions. Finally here is one Google Chrome ...

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iPhone 3GS Weekend

tfjlgregory

22 Jun 2009 | 1:52 pm

On Friday, July 11, 2008, Apple introduced the first hardware update to the iconic iPhone. Despite a few hiccups and stores running out of inventory, Apple sold one million 3G iPhones worldwide across 21 countries its first three days on sale. This made it the most successful launch in cell phone history. Read the whole article about iPhone 3GS Weekend »
Microsoft’s Free Ride Ends

tfjlgregory

13 Apr 2009 | 4:41 pm

Microsoft has been getting a free ride for decades. They have been stowaways on the PC Express ever since they won the famous Apple vs Microsoft lawsuit in 1994. While Microsoft has been earning 80% margins on its operating system, the box makers have been in a price war over who can lower their margins the most. This resulted in many companies, including IBM, to abandon the industry, while Microsoft just got richer and richer. Read the whole article about Microsoft's Free Ride Ends »
The iPhone Pre

tfjlgregory

31 Mar 2009 | 11:45 pm

The Palm Pre is due to be released "the first half of 2009", which according to most calendars, is by June 30, 2009. Almost two years ago, AT&T formed special training sessions with their employees to make sure they know how the iPhone operates. Sprint will need to do the same for their dozens of employees as well to make sure they can sell the revolutionary new touch interface. »
25 Years of Macintosh

tfjlgregory

10 Jan 2009 | 12:21 pm

Apple announced during the 1984 Super Bowl that on January 24th, 1984 will not be like 1984. It was on this day that the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a graphical user interface rather than a command line interface would be sold. And it was called "Macintosh". More on the Mac story including excerpts of the media's response from such then-well-known industry experts as Byte, Creative Computing, InfoWorld and John C. Dvorak when he was a reporter for the San Francisco Examiner. »
PA King of Prussia Mall

tfjlgregory

30 Dec 2008 | 10:23 am

One of the biggest malls in the country, King of Prussia, just outside of Philadelphia, had a very large crowd after Xmas and the Apple Store had iPhone launch-like lines just for regular customers.

EveryMac.com
"Unibody" MacBook Pro Q&A Comprehensively Updated - EveryMac.com Q&As

3 Jul 2009 | 12:10 pm

The "Unibody" MacBook Pro Q&A has been comprehensively updated to cover the more affordable new models. Everything from "What are the differences between the 'Mid-2009' 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models?" to "How do you upgrade the hard drive in the 'Mid-2009' 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models? What type of hard drive do these models support? Can one replace the hard drive with an SSD?" is answered in depth.
MacBook Air Q&A Completely Updated - EveryMac.com Q&As

3 Jul 2009 | 12:10 pm

The MacBook Air Q&A has been completely updated to cover the dramatically less expensive new models. Questions ranging from "What are the differences between the 'Mid-2009' MacBook Air and the 'Mid-2009' 13-Inch MacBook Pro?" to "How fast is the 'Mid-2009' MacBook Air compared to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast is it compared to the 'Mid-2009' MacBook Pro models?" are covered in detail.
What is the "real-world" battery life of the "Mid-2009" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models? How does the battery life of each compare to the model each replaced? - EveryMac.com Q&A

1 Jul 2009 | 10:35 am

One of the most substantial changes between the "Mid-2009" MacBook Pro models and earlier systems is that the entire line uses batteries that are not designed to be...
What are the "pros and cons" of the "Mid-2009/Unibody" MacBook Pro models? Is one right for my needs? - EveryMac.com Q&A

1 Jul 2009 | 10:35 am

Like any other purchase, only you can make the decision whether or not the one of the 13-Inch, 15-Inch, or 17-Inch "Mid-2009/Unibody" MacBook Pro models is the right notebook for you, but you can...
How fast are the "Mid-2009" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the models each replaced? - EveryMac.com Q&A

1 Jul 2009 | 10:35 am

Quickly review comparisons of the "Mid-2009" 13-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch MacBook Pro models to the models that each replaced and it becomes readily apparent that there are...

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Check this out: Apple iBook G3 Laptop Mac OS X 800MHZ/256MB/30GB/CD http://tinyurl.com/lflhlv

5 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

Check this out: Apple iBook G3 Laptop Mac OS X 800MHZ/256MB/30GB/CD http://tinyurl.com/lflhlv[Filtrs in article: Apple ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com]
discovering the Mac World

5 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

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I am more bored than... something that is bored. Lol. Still no call from Apple to pickup Little Mac.

5 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

I am more bored than... something that is bored. Lol. Still no call from Apple to pickup Little Mac.[Filtrs in article: Apple ][FiltrRank: 4][Source: twitter.com]
Today's a good day to be converted to the mac world: http://bit.ly/96bxC #moonfruit

5 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

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Gonna try out tweetie for mac. Apple enployees get it for free.

5 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

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3 Free Uninstallers to Clean Up Obsolete Files [Mac]

Jeffry Thurana

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Mac is famous for their “drag and drop” installation/uninstallation process. Most of the time, the term “installing an app” simply means copying the app into the Applications folder (or anywhere you want the app to be). And likewise, uninstalling an app means simply deleting it from the computer - something that you should never, ever do in Windows. Even though most Mac apps are stand-alone software (the files required for them to work are compiled into the app itself), some of them do leave a few preferences and configuration files behind after dragging the app to…
4 Easy Ways to Burn CDs and DVDs for Free on Mac

Jeffry Thurana

28 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

These days, almost every aspect of our life could be digitized and stored as data. From contact list to office works, from private poems to family vacation videos; all has been turned into sets of binary codes. We even move our social life to the virtual world. That’s why modern people can afford to lose their computers but not the data inside. That’s also why the necessity of backing up your data is unquestionable. Disc Burning in Mac OS X One of today’s most popular and practical method of data back up is disc burning, and there are two popular disc formats used by the…
MindMapping: 3 Simple Idea Mapping Software for Mac

Jeffry Thurana

25 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

As a writer, I often stuck on a topic. Getting ideas is one thing, turning the ideas into a “readable and understandable” piece of work is another. I found that one of the best ways to expand and organize ideas is by mindmapping. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept, here’s the quick description of ‘mindmap‘ quoted from Wikipedia: A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in…
How To Save & Share Software Updates on Mac

Jeffry Thurana

18 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

Nobody could find the word “perfect” in the dictionary of the software development world. On the opposite side, “updates” is the one of the most frequently used words; along with bugs, fixes, and upgrades. Keeping up with the constant updates is an art in itself. Not everybody has the time nor the willingness to do that. That’s why most modern software and operating systems have the automatic-updates feature built in. Mac OS X is no exception. Software Update Settings Mac OS X uses an application called Software Update to help keep users up to date with all…
Testing Google Chrome Alpha: Test #2 - Mac

Jeffry Thurana

14 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm

Google has just released the Mac and Linux alpha build of Chrome at the beginning of this June, and “Danger” is the word they chose to put on the announcement page. I have to admit that I was not sure on doing the review of - direct quote from Google itself - “incomplete, unpredictable, and potentially crashing software” and prefer to wait until the final version. But having read about what the Windows version can do, I just can’t help but wondering what the Mac alpha version would be like. The good, the bad, and the unscientific test I’m just an ordinary…

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Store Employee Shot in Apparent Robbery

Gary Allen

3 Jul 2009 | 4:46 pm

An employee of the Clarendon (Virg.) retail store was shot about 10:15 a.m. this morning when she confronted a man who rang the doorbell at the back door, and then kept a handgun at her head after she opened the door. The unnamed 26 year-old employee was wounded in the shoulder by a single shot, and was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries that are not life-threatening. The suspect escaped, despite a search by Arlington County Police on the ground with dogs, and from the air with a helicopter. Customers were shepherded outside by employees, and none was injured. The store was…
Check iPhone 3GS Availability On-Line

Gary Allen

26 Jun 2009 | 9:10 pm

Once again, Apple has posted a Web page for iPhone buyers to check the availability of the newest model at their favorite Apple store. Previously, the availability numbers were updated at the end of each shopping day. But this newest iPhone 3GS page is linked directly to Apple’s internal point-of-sale system, allowing hourly updates for each store based on sales. It’s not clear if–or how–the availability page is linked to Apple’s supply chain, to indicate when stores receive new shipments of iPhones. As of Friday evening after closing time, only 29 of the 257…
Roosevelt Field Store Move Confirmed

Gary Allen

25 Jun 2009 | 11:35 pm

Sources have confirmed rumors that the Roosevelt Field (NY) retail store will move from its second-level, end-of-hallway location to the space now occupied by Restoration Hardware on the ground level, near the center of the mall. The move will more than double the size of the store, give it much more visibility, and increase the passing visitor traffic. Tipsters say the that Restoration Hardware is scheduled to move out soon, making way for Apple. However, it’s not clear exactly when the relocation will occur. The Roosevelt Field location opened in July 2002 as the 33rd store in the…
Contest Winner: Sweeping Wall, Slice of Glass

Gary Allen

24 Jun 2009 | 3:15 pm

The future Halsted Street (Chicago) Apple store would have a tall, sweeping wall of stainless steel, backed by a slice of glass allowing a view to the inside, and bordered by water fountains, a parking lot and landscaping–but only if design contest winner Chen Shi Jun of Shaoxin (China) was in charge of the final architectural design. Chen’s design beat out 11 other amazing entries in the contest, and will receive a $100 Apple gift card. His design melded the materials, branding and other features of current stores, took them to another level, and then added in street-level…
Nicest Location For Training–Ever

Gary Allen

21 Jun 2009 | 3:00 am

As any high school student can tell you, it’s a great Spring day when your teacher suggests that the class all go outside for the day’s instruction. The same principle applies to those who come to the Apple store–at least at the Stanford (N. Calif.) mini-store. A combination of the incredible small space inside the store, and a large iPhone 3G-S crowd forced a Creative and three women to move outside among the mall’s landscaped walkway. Surrounded by 35 varieties of trees, four microclimates and 1,300 plants maintained by two full-time gardeners, the foursome practiced…

Apple Tavern
Apple updates Apple TV to 2.4, Remote App to 1.3

25 Jun 2009 | 6:33 am

This week Apple updated the Apple TV software to version 2.4. New improvements are mostly centered around the newest version of the iPhone and iPod Touch ‘Remote’ App which allows you to remotely control iTunes, and now the Apple TV over Wi-Fi. Here’s a list from Apple’s Support Document on the improvements in 2.4:Remote app directional control: Control your Apple TV with simple finger gestures via the Remote app. This feature requires Remote 1.3 running on an iPhone or iPod touch with iPhone OS 3.0.  Flickr Search: Search Flickr photo tags to find recently updated photos of…
Apple updates Wireless Airport Base Stations

23 Jun 2009 | 3:48 pm

Apple this afternoon has released an update to the Time Capsule and Airport Base Station. The firmware, version 7.4.2 contains multiple fixes:“About Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n* Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including: ■ Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks ■ Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 "Power Save" ■ Fixes connectivity issues with some third-party devices ■ Fixes an issue when…
The elusive “iPod3,1”; Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 released

23 Jun 2009 | 1:53 pm

A string in the most recent build of the iPhone OS 3.0 reveals the name “iPod3,1”. This is of course referring to the next iPod Touch which is expected to be released this coming September if Apple sticks to its yearly iPod refresh schedule.The name comes as no surprise as the Apple community first learned of its existence in January of this year. The next iPod Touch is rumoured to include a similar camera as the current iPhone 3GS, better processor and a RAM upgrade and increased graphics. It is also possible that the new iPod touch could have better speeds as the second generation did…
Reports Confirmed: Steve Jobs back at Apple

23 Jun 2009 | 9:26 am

Multiple credible news agencies like MSNBC and other internet sites in the know are reporting the Steve Jobs returned to work at Apple on Monday. The go on to report that the CEO was seen at the Cupertino Main Building on Campus throughout the day.Jobs did not take his usual Mercedes, instead he opted for a chauffeur and reportedly two body guards in suits.In related news, other sources are reporting that Steve’s first order of business was to straighten out the new iPhone name, the iPhone 3G S. Apparently, Jobs feels as though there’s a gray area with customers regarding whether the name…
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7

22 Jun 2009 | 2:41 pm

In response to the outcry that new Mac owners of the Summer 2009 MacBook Pro made over the lessened Hard Drive transfer rate, Apple has released this EFI update. It only affects the newest MacBook Pros and will change the max data transfer rate from 1.5Gbps to 3.0Gbps. The update requires 10.5.7 and you can find the support page here.

Apple MobileMe News
Recent MobileMe Service Improvements

1 Jul 2009 | 9:26 am

We recently updated the web applications at me.com. In Mail, you can now see your unread message count in your Inbox and in each of your Mail folders, and forwarding or replying to HTML (rich text) messages now maintains the messages' original formatting. In addition, there is a direct link to Help in the toolbar. See this support article for more details and a summary of other improvements. A reminder: for the best MobileMe experience, you should use the latest versions of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (if you use a Mac), iTunes and MobileMe Control Panel (if you use a PC), and iPhone OS 3.0 (iPhone…
Find My iPhone Now Available

17 Jun 2009 | 2:03 pm

With the availability of iPhone OS 3.0, MobileMe members can now use Find My iPhone to help recover a lost iPhone or remotely wipe the personal data on it. To get started, use iTunes to update your iPhone software to iPhone OS 3.0, and then follow these steps: On your iPhone's Home screen, tap Settings. Tap Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. Make sure Fetch New Data is set to Push. Select your MobileMe account and turn on Find My iPhone. We also recommend setting up a Passcode Lock on your iPhone, so only you can turn the Find My iPhone feature on and off. Go to Settings and tap General followed…
Share Video from iPhone 3GS on MobileMe Gallery

17 Jun 2009 | 2:02 pm

The new iPhone 3GS lets you shoot video in addition to photos, and sharing those videos on your MobileMe Gallery works exactly the same. From your camera roll choose what you want to share — video or photo — tap the arrow in the lower left corner, and choose Send to MobileMe. Enter a title, choose the album you want to publish to, and tap Publish. (If there are no albums in your Gallery, one called "New Album" will be automatically created.) Click here to learn more about Gallery.
View Calendars Published to MobileMe on iPhone

17 Jun 2009 | 2:00 pm

MobileMe members who use iCal on a Mac can publish calendars to MobileMe to share with friends and family. To publish an iCal calendar, simply click the calendar and select Publish from the Calendar menu. You can then send an email inviting other iCal users to subscribe. Your friends and family can now subscribe to your published calendars and view them on their iPhone or iPod touch running iPhone OS 3.0. They simply view the invitation email on their device and tap the link to set up the subscription to the calendar. For more details on how to publish calendars to MobileMe and subscribe to…
Find My iPhone Announced at WWDC09

9 Jun 2009 | 11:00 am

At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009 we announced Find My iPhone, a new MobileMe feature that lets you locate your lost iPhone on a map at me.com. You can write a message to display on your iPhone to help someone return it to you, and play a sound even when it is set to silent mode. And if you can't recover your iPhone, you can use Remote Wipe to permanently erase the data on it. Find My iPhone can be found at me.com today, but you also need iPhone OS 3.0 (available on June 17) installed on your iPhone to use the feature. You can learn more about Find My iPhone by visiting What's…

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