I was amazed to read all the people whining and complaining about having to pay $3 to upgrade to Tweetie 2.0.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
∞ Inside Apple's iWork.com update
If you have iWork ’09 and you have any need to collaborate with people, you should be using iWork.com. Apple’s recently sweetened the pot with some enhancements that make it safer and easier to use than ever.
∞ Disney pushes into e-books with Web-based interactive books
Disney on Tuesday introduced Disney Digital Books, a new effort to capture the attention of tech-savvy early readers and their parents. The e-books are viewable on a Mac or PC running a Web browser with Flash, and the service operates on a subscription model. A free trial is also available.
∞ Eye Glasses gives iPhone users some optical help
I’m depressed to realize I actually find this app useful, but my vision is going. Too many years of toiling away in dimly lit monasteries working on illuminated manuscript, I expect.
∞ Apple offers new resource for finding iPhone, iPod touch apps
Apple on Tuesday rolled out a new resource on its Web site for users that want to find apps for the iPhone or iPod touch.
∞ FileMaker unveils Bento 3 personal database for the Mac
Apple owned FileMaker on Tuesday introduced Bento 3, the newest version of the company’s personal database application for the Mac.
∞ Apple updates iWork '09's Keynote, Pages and Numbers
Apple on Monday released an update for iWork ’09 that fixes issues in all three of the productivity suite’s apps — Keynote, Pages and Numbers.
∞ Home Sharing is iPod touch's killer app for families
If Apple can simply get this message out the door, the iPod touch will sell itself to families looking to maximize their holiday budget. iTunes 9 and Home Sharing is what can make the iPod touch the one gaming system … Continued
∞ Apple's iPhone App Store tops 2 billion downloads
Apple on Monday announced yet another milestone for its App Store — 2 billion downloads.
∞ Peter Cohen, Paul Zampitella, Ed Prasek's Spin Studio join The Loop
It’s a big day for The Loop. Three industry veterans, Peter Cohen, Paul Zampitella and Ed Prasek have joined the team in various positions.
∞ AT&T activates MMS for the iPhone
As promised, AT&T on Friday activated Multimedia Messaging (MMS) for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.
∞ Toontrack adds a groove player to major Superior Drummer update
Toontrack music on Thursday released a major update to its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer 2.
∞ Digidesign unveils Eleven Rack guitar amp and effects processor
Digidesign on Thursday upped the ante in the world of digital guitar amp and effects processing with the introduction of Eleven Rack.
∞ Palm responds to USB-IF decision favoring Apple
Palm on Wednesday responded to a decision by the USB Implementors Forum that favored Apple in the back-and-forth battle involving the Palm Pre’s ability to sync with iTunes.
∞ Ten apps for taking photos and editing images on the iPhone
Of all the things we do with our iPhones, one of the most popular is certainly taking and sharing photos. The best part is the iPhone allows us to do all the basics without even connecting to a computer.
∞ Apple updates iTunes 9, Logic Pro 9 and MainStage 2
Apple on Tuesday released updates for three of its applications — iTunes, Logic Pro and MainStage.
∞ USB Forum sides with Apple in dispute with Palm over syncing
Palm may be out of moves in its battle to have the Pre continue syncing with iTunes. The USB Implementers Forum rendered its decision today and in a letter seen by The Loop, the group sided with Apple.
∞ Adobe to show 3D version of James Cameron's Avatar at Adobe Max
Most people will have to wait until December 18 to see James Cameron’s new masterpiece film, Avatar. However, if you are attending the Adobe Max conference in October, you’ll get a sneak peek of the new movie.
∞ Drexel University moves nurses from textbooks to the iPod touch
Out with the old, in with the new.
∞ Apple adds Rush, John Legend lessons to GarageBand
Apple on Tuesday expanded the lessons available in the GarageBand Lesson Store to include two classic Rush songs and a John Legend song.
∞ Toontrack announces Custom and Vintage drums for Superior Drummer
Toontrack Music on Tuesday announced two new expansion packs for its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer 2.0.
∞ Microsoft poaching Apple store managers and sales staff
Microsoft is beginning to look to Apple for more than just inspiration for its retail stores, the company is now also starting to hire away its retail employees.
∞ Native Instruments updates Traktor Scratch Pro, Traktor Pro
Native Instruments on Monday released updates for owners of Traktor Scratch Pro and Traktor Pro, the company’s digital DJ products.
∞ Hands On: Cakewalk's V-Studio 100
Like most guitar players, I spend a lot of time and money making sure I have the best gear I can afford to make my tone the best it can be. One item that’s often ignored when recording into the … Continued
∞ Apple responds to Google's FCC letter
Google on Friday lifted the confidentiality clause on a letter sent to the FCC in late August concerning Apple and the Google Voice iPhone app. What it revealed was that Apple did reject the app.
∞ Google contradicts Apple, tells FCC iPhone app was rejected
Google has contradicted Apple’s letter to the FCC, saying that Apple did, in fact, reject its Google Voice app entry into the App Store.
∞ Toontrack goes electronic with new EZdrummer expansion pack
Toontrack Music on Friday released a new expansion kit compatible with its EZdrummer and Superior Drummer samplers.
∞ Microsoft matches Snow Leopard's $29 price for students
Microsoft on Thursday promoted a new Web site that allows students to purchase Windows 7 for $29, the same price Apple is selling its new operating system, Snow Leopard.
∞ Snow Leopard outsells Leopard and Tiger in first two weeks
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is proving to be a very popular release for Apple, according to a new report from market research firm, NPD.
∞ Will Apple release new Macs before the holidays?
With its annual September event done, Apple is set for iPod releases for the holidays, but will the company update its Macs before the biggest shopping season of the year? One research firm thinks so.