MacKeeper is a very well thought out multi-function system maintenance utility for the Mac OS that combines a huge amount of features offering both standalone and online services.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
∞ Analyst: iPhone 4 antenna issue 'overblown,' will not affect sales
Apple’s much talked about iPhone 4 reception issues may have an affect on short term sales, but shouldn’t affect sales of the device long term, according an one analyst report released Tuesday.
∞ Pixelmator 1.6 released
Last week we gave you a sneak peek of the next major version of Pixelmator — today it has been officially released.
∞ Lawsuit asks for 84 percent ownership in Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook are being sued by one of the original website designers for the business.
∞ iPhone 4 scores highest in Consumer Reports ratings
In case you’re wondering, you did read that headline correctly. Although Consumer Reports said earlier today that it couldn’t recommend the iPhone 4 because of the antenna issues, the device still topped the list of smartphones.
∞ Scene Store opens for My Living Desktop
My Living Desktop is a cool Mac application that brings your desktop to life with video and animation. Now it has a store where you can purchase scenes.
∞ Consumer Reports won't recommend iPhone 4, citing reception problems
Consumer Reports on Monday posted a blog item entitled “Lab tests: Why Consumer Reports can’t recommend the iPhone 4.” The report is a damning confirmation of reception problems reported with the iPhone 4, the so-called “death grip” that causes the … Continued
∞ Apple to replace Time Capsules with power problems
A tech support bulletin posted on Apple’s Web site indicates that some Time Capsules sold in 2008 may be eligible to be replaced, if they are having problems powering up.
∞ From airline pilot to children's author on Apple's iBooks
When Aloha Airlines shutdown in 2008, pilot Michael Stiber was one of the thousands of employees that lost their jobs. Stiber decided to take the opportunity to change his career and began writing children’s books.
∞ Apple rejects iPhone app for using its RSS feed
Apple rejected apps in the past and after looking at some of them, I can see their point. Apple has rules and they have the right to accept or reject whatever they want. However, on Friday Apple rejected a movie … Continued
∞ Jobs, Ive are Fortune's smartest in tech
Fortune did another one of its lists — this time on the smartest people in tech. They have several categories, including founders, CEOs and designers, among many others. The smartest CEO, according to Fortune, is none other than Steve Jobs. … Continued
∞ Google accuses Steve Jobs of 'rewriting history'
Apple’s battle with Google over the past year has been well documented, but now Google founder Larry Page says that Steve Jobs is “rewriting history.”
∞ Forbes attacks Apple on its commitment to blind users
Editor’s note: Forbes changed the story removing the offensive material. Thanks to the cache at Bing, here is a link to the original story in all its glory. It’s very rare that I actually get angry while reading an article … Continued
∞ Pixelmator 1.6 adds 64-bit, watermarking, Facebook support
Pixelmator will release a major new version of its image editing software on July 13, adding new features and improving on many of the existing features that have made it such a popular application.
∞ Apple gives a sneak peek at MobileMe Calendar beta
It’s not usual for Apple to preview upcoming releases of software, but for the second time in two months it is doing just that. Apple is giving users the opportunity to sign-up for MobileMe Calendar beta — invites are expected … Continued
∞ Apple says 400 iTunes accounts affected by weekend hacks
We’ve all heard about the App Store hacks that happened over the July 4th long weekend and the fact that Apple kicked out the developer that caused the problems, but now we also know how many people were affected by … Continued
∞ Apple may face EU antitrust probe
Apple could be facing another antitrust probe, this time in the EU, according to a new report published over the weekend.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Drum Werks XVIII: Piccolo Grooves
Musicians and songwriters are always looking for great drum grooves to put in their songs. Beta Monkey just released a new set of grooves in its popular Drum Werks series.
∞ Some cool music and Mac t-shirts available
I have a lots of cool Mac t-shirts, but I’ve added a few more to my wardrobe. Groove3, a site I regularly use for Pro Tools video training, just released a new line of t-shirts for music and Mac lovers. … Continued
∞ Review: iPhone 4
I could just say that the iPhone 4 is gorgeous, packed with features, it works great and end the review right there. While that’s all true, I do have a few things to say. So, here is the long version … Continued
∞ Gruber offers humorous translation of Apple's iPhone 4 letter
Every once in a while I come across something that is just so funny, I have to let everyone know. Today is one of those days. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber posted a “translation” of Apple’s letter on Friday explaining the … Continued
∞ Apple isolates iPhone 4 reception issues, offers software fix
In a letter posted to its Web site on Friday, Apple says it has figured out what is causing the reception issues on its new iPhone 4 and will release a fix within a few weeks.
∞ Apple: Jobs conversation with customer is a fake
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been emailing with customers for the last several months, but Apple said an email exchange with a customer reported on today is a fake.
∞ Apple, AT&T sued over iPhone 4 reception
You knew it was going to happen. From the first day people started complaining about the iPhone 4 and the poor reception, you just knew a lawsuit was imminent — and now it’s here.
∞ Disney acquires Tapulous
Big news today in iPhone gaming — reports are surfacing that Disney has purchased fan favorite Tapulous. According to the report, Tapulous founder Bart Decrem will join Disney as a vice president and continue to help them with mobile gaming. … Continued
∞ About this Verizon compatible iPhone
It seems that a new Verizon compatible iPhone rumor surfaces every couple of weeks, so I thought I’d chime in and give my thoughts on it.