Monthly Archives: September 2010

∞ iPad on the rise as netbook shipments plummet

Posted on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 5:21 pm.

A new report from market research firm DisplaySearch on Thursday shows that while the iPad shipments are on the rise, netbooks are falling quickly.

∞ RIM unveils the PlayBook and a bag of unicorns

Posted on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

The media went crazy this week reporting on the next iPad killer, the PlayBook, which was unveiled by BlackBerry-maker, Research in Motion. There’s only one problem — it doesn’t exist.

∞ Apple's not that innovative, anyone can make a tablet, right?

Posted on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 6:25 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Tablets are everywhere these days. Every major company in the market is making a tablet and have plans to release them within a year. And they all look like an iPad.

∞ Pixelmator adds Aperture support

Posted on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 8:17 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

I’ve been using Pixelmator since it was first released and it just keeps getting better with every update.

∞ Best Buy CEO is talking iPad again — please stop

Posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:02 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Remember a couple of weeks ago when Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn said that the iPad had cut into netbook sales by as much as 50 percent? Then the next day he said the statements weren’t accurate? Today he tried … Continued

∞ Apple COO denies rumor he is leaving for HP

Posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:29 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Apple COO Tim Cook has denied rumors that he is taking over as the new CEO of HP.

∞ Office for Mac 2011 available on October 26

Posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 7:05 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Microsoft on Tuesday said Office for Mac 2011, the latest version of its productivity suite would be available on October 26.

∞ HP says it's not trying to be Apple

Posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 6:34 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

HP executive Todd Bradley says his company will not follow Apple’s lead as it decides what products to develop around the WebOS.

∞ This week’s hot Mac software picks

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 11:38 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

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.

∞ Apple TVs ship, scheduled to arrive on Friday

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 7:34 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Apple has begun shipping the new Apple TV, meeting its loose deadline of having the units to customers at the end of September.

∞ Target confirms it will start selling iPad on Oct. 3

Posted on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 6:42 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Target confirmed speculation that it will begin selling Apple’s iPad. The company said it would start selling the device on Oct. 3.

∞ iTunes update improves Ping, fixes bugs

Posted on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 8:58 am.

Written by Peter Cohen

Apple has posted an update to iTunes to bring it to version 10.0.1. The update is available for download using the Software Update system preference.

∞ Avid intros new Mbox, Pro Tools SE bundles

Posted on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Avid this week released several new products for Mac using musicians, including several pieces of hardware and a new software bundle.

∞ Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab in action

Posted on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 11:48 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is its answer to Apple’s market leading iPad. Samsung’s device features a 7-inch screen and runs the Android OS. It also features support for Flash Player 10.1 in the Android browser. The video shows lots of features, … Continued

∞ Analyst: iPad to be sold at Target stores

Posted on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

The iPad is one of Apple’s top selling devices and there is no sign of that momentum slowing down anytime soon. One analyst raised sales figures for the iPad and said he expects the device to join the iPod at … Continued

∞ Universal Audio releases Echoplex, dbx 160 plug-ins

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 3:41 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Universal Audio released two new audio plug-ins on Wednesday, further adding to its list of classic plug-ins for music enthusiasts and engineers.

∞ iWork for iPad improves file transfer, export

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 3:22 pm.

Written by Peter Cohen

Apple on Wednesday released an update for iWork for iPad – its suite of productivity software comprising spreadsheet, presentation and word processing/page layout apps. Each of the apps – Pages, Numbers and Keynote – have been updated with new features, … Continued

∞ NBC not likely to allow TV shows rentals on iTunes

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 1:50 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Apple introduced TV show rentals as part of its September event, partnering with Fox and ABC in the initial stages of the service.

∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception.

∞ FileMaker Go updated for iPhone and iPad

Posted on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

FileMaker on Wednesday updated FileMaker Go for iPhone and FileMaker Go for iPad, adding several new features requested by users.

∞ MacUpdate promo ends tomorrow

Posted on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 4:45 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

MacUpdate’s September software promo is almost over — there are just over 24 hours left.

∞ Does the App Store need an "Add to Queue" option?

Posted on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 2:11 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Marketing and PR specialist Ryan Cash wrote an article on Tuesday making his case for “Add to Queue” option for the App Store. Cash says when trying to download large apps you are just given a message to connect to … Continued

∞ EVE Online: Incursion coming this November

Posted on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 at 10:25 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

CCP Games has announced plans to release its 14th consecutive expansion pack to EVE Online, its popular online game for Mac OS X and Windows. Entitled “Incursion,” the expansion will be available for free to all players of EVE Online … Continued

∞ This week’s hot Mac software picks

Posted on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 6:06 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

∞ Apple releases Security Update 2010-006

Posted on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 12:22 pm.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Apple on Monday released a security update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The issue it fixes only appears in Mac OS X 10.6.4 server and client versions.

∞ Nuance releases Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0

Posted on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 11:10 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Nuance on Monday released Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0. This is the first release for the company after its acquisition of MacSpeech earlier this year.

∞ Gameloft: 20 million App Store games sold, and counting

Posted on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am.

Written by Jim Dalrymple

Gameloft announced Monday that it has sold more than 20 million games on the App Store since the store opened. The company counts 47 games released since the beginning of the year alone.