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Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is more popular on the Web than Android and Linux, according to new research data from Net Applications.
The new Apple TV is an impressive device that is much smaller than its predecessor and only streams content, instead of playing from an internal hard drive. Whether you like the new device or not, it’s important to remember that this is the first step in Apple’s television strategy.
I am in San Francisco for Apple’s annual music event and will bring you live updates from beginning to end. The event is underway, so save this page, share it with others and enjoy the show.
Apple is taking the unusual step of providing live video streaming of Wednesday’s special press event in San Francisco. The event will be available to Safari users running on Mac OS X 10.6, an iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 3.0 or later or iPad.
If you’re a regular Loop reader, you know that we don’t report on each and every software update that comes down the road – so when we do, you can be pretty certain that it’s software we think is important. Such is the case with C-Command’s SpamSieve, an excellent tool for ridding yourself of unwanted e-mail.
Miniclip creates iOS and Android division
Popular online game publisher Miniclip has announced plans to create a division dedicated to mobile gaming – specifically for iOS and Android systems. The company, which has already expanded into the App Store with games like Monster Trucks Nitro II and Fragger, expects to continue growth in mobile games. Antonio Varanda, formerly of Skype, is heading up the new mobile business unit.
“Its no secret there is an overabundance of games available for the iPhone; yet Miniclip has been able to break through the clutter and leverage our massive community of casual gamers to drive awareness and sales,” said Varanda.
What’s more, Miniclip has announced new games for the fall including Fragger HD for iPad, Ping Pong and a 20 minigame collection called Candy & Clyde, based on a successful Flash game.
Miniclip Creates Mobile Division for iOS and Android Gaming [IndustryGamers]
AMD to end ATI brand
Semiconductor maker and chief Intel rival AMD bought graphics chip maker ATI in 2006. Now, after four years, the company is poised to phase out the ATI brand all together – though ATI’s graphics technology will exist long into the future. AMD says its own research concluded that AMD’s brand identity is stronger than ATI’s, hence the decision. ATI brands, such as Radeon and FirePro, will transition to AMD next year.
“The timing is right as far as we’re concerned,” an AMD spokesman told The Reg, explaining that the company’s brand strategy is moving to a “customer-centric approach” and away from processer-centric branding.
AMD to dump ATI brand [The Register]
Autodesk has announced plans to release its legendary professional design and engineering software AutoCAD for the Macintosh. The software will be available this fall. The company has also announced a mobile application that will enable AutoCAD users to adjust their designs using iOS devices in the field.
This week’s hot Mac software picks
Welcome to The Loop Picks for this week. The apps showcased here are Mac software applications found in Bodega that the editors of The Loop found interesting, useful or cool. I hope you enjoy this week’s choices.
Productivity software-maker, Marketcircle, has been very busy this past year, releasing Mac and iPhone apps, and announcing an iPad app too. The company on Monday turned its attention back to the Mac with the release Billings Pro.
Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, is taking on Silicon Valley in a patent lawsuit filed last week.
Valve Software publishes monthly statistical information gathered by its Steam gaming service. Now that Steam has been on the Mac for a few months, information on Steam’s use by Mac gamers is beginning to provide a clearer picture about who’s using the popular service. This is no surprise given the trends in Apple hardware sales, but laptop users figure prominently into the mix.
Nature Publishing this week took a huge step forward, making its collaborative learning website, Scitable, mobile friendly.
Apple on Thursday released iWork 9.0.4 Update, an update for their iWork application suite for Mac OS X. The update is available through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Web site.
On Thursday video rental service Netflix announced the release of Netflix for iPhone and iPod touch. The app is free to download from the App Store, though you will need an active Netflix membership in order to use it.
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