Apple has released an update for Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” which is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through the Apple Web site.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
∞ Elements text editor with Dropbox support released for iPhone, iPad
Second Gear Software on Tuesday released a very cool app for the iPhone and iPad that I had to write about. Elements, a text editor with built-in support for Dropbox.
∞ 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.
∞ Avid intros new Pro Tools HD interfaces, HEAT software
Avid on Tuesday introduced three new Pro Tools HD interfaces and a new piece of software, called HEAT, that the company said will add the realism of vintage analog sound to Pro Tools recordings.
∞ Apple exec pleads not guilty to accepting kickbacks
Apple global supply manager Paul Devine on Monday was lead into court wearing an orange prison shirt and in handcuffs, according to Reuters. Devine plead not guilty to charges he accepted kickbacks from Asian companies.
∞ Vocal Production with Bil VornDick training videos released
Recording engineer Brady Barnett and Multi-Platinum.com released another training video, this time featuring engineer Bil VornDick. This release focuses on vocal production.
∞ Finding good iPad blogging apps is difficult
There has been a lot of positive stories around the Internet about the great apps you can get for the iPad. Unfortunately, none of those including decent blogging apps. I’ve been incredibly disappointed with what’s available to date. What is … Continued
∞ New Apple hire aims to make your iPhone a wallet
Apple has reportedly hired Benjamin Vigier as the company’s product manager for mobile commerce. Vigier’s goal at Apple will be to turn your iPhone into a payment system.
∞ Preview: Ambrosia Software's WireTap Anywhere 2.0
When Ambrosia Software first released WireTap Anywhere (WTA), they changed the way I thought of my audio hardware. Now with version 2.0 almost ready to be released, WireTap Anywhere will completely change the way I record audio.
∞ Apple manager arrested for taking $1m in kickbacks
A global supply manager at Apple was arrested Friday, accused of accepting more than $1 million from Asian suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories, according to MercuryNews.com.
∞ iPad hailed as a "near miracle" for autistic boy
When Shannon Des Roches Rosa purchased a raffle ticket, she had no idea how much it would change the life of her autistic son, Leo, but it did.
∞ 47 percent of students plan to buy a MacBook
The times are changing and the news isn’t good for software giant, Microsoft. For Apple, however, the news is great — 47 percent of students plan to buy a MacBook.
∞ Packing gadgets to take on vacation… or just take an iPhone 4
When my daughter decided to go to Florida for a week’s vacation (while I would get to enjoy some of the Online Casino ohne Lizenz in my downtime as well), we needed to make sure she had all of the … Continued
∞ A love letter to the Apple Extended Keyboard II
Dave Caolo of TUAW fame (and elsewhere) has posted a guest blog on Minimal Mac, and it’s a paean to his beloved Apple Extended Keyboard II. I’ve used other rigs over the years, but when I’m sitting in my own … Continued
∞ Daylite Touch for iPad in the works
Marketcircle is going to make a lot of people very happy. The company said on its blog that a version of Daylite Touch for iPad is in the works.
∞ The "iTV," the Apple TV, and understanding HDTV
Engadget set off a firestorm this week when it posted an article (which I will not link to here) speculating on the next generation of Apple’s TV convergence hardware. The story has picked up steam as it’s been regurgitated across … Continued
∞ Is the Google, Verizon proposal evil?
There has been a lot of discussion about the open Internet proposal put forth by Google and Verizon, but one writer says it is worse than evil. Those are pretty strong words, but Joe Wilcox gives a very detailed rebuttal … Continued
∞ Understanding the value of FaceTime
When Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s video calling functionality as part of the iPhone 4, I wasn’t all that impressed. However, after last week I’ve had a change of heart.
∞ iPad OS update fixes PDF security hole
In addition to releasing a fix for its iPhone and iPod touch products, Apple on Wednesday released an update for its iPad operating system, which also fixes a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, fixing PDF vulnerability
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its mobile operating system, fixing a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.
∞ Apogee unveils the Symphony I/O audio interface
One of my favorite audio hardware companies, Apogee Electronics, recently released the Symphony I/O multi-channel audio interface.
∞ Dell Streak takes on the iPad… or was that the iPhone
With the release of the Streak on Thursday, Dell will try to target all of Apple’s mobile products at once. This strategy will surely only confuse consumers.
∞ Study: iPhone users have more sex
There are a lot of considerations when purchasing a smartphone. We consider storage, camera, apps and many other things, but now we stats on one more data point: sex.
∞ Apple launches App Store Volume Purchase for schools
Apple quietly launched a new program for educational institutions that want to purchase apps from its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad App Store — a Volume Purchase Program.
∞ Microsoft updates Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac
Microsoft’s Mac division on Tuesday released updates for two of its Mac Office editions: Office 2004 and Office 2008.
∞ Zakk Wylde's 'Order of the Black' now available
Zakk Wylde on Tuesday released his latest Black Label Society studio album, “Order of the Black.” This is the band’s first album in four years and it gives fans everything they expect from Zakk and BLS.
∞ Apple launches MobileMe Calendar beta
Apple first previewed its MobileMe Calendar beta in early July. Tonight it went live.
∞ Review: iRig and AmpliTube for the iPad and iPhone
I’ve been using IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube on my Mac for years, so I was interested to see what the company developed for the iPad and iPhone. They didn’t disappoint.
∞ The Loop Picks on Bodega
Welcome to this week’s The Loop Picks. 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.
∞ Ozzy Osbourne is loving his iPad
The Prince of Darkness may not be the biggest technology fan in the world, but Ozzy Osbourne is loving his iPad, according to his daughter Kelly.