Apple on Friday released an update to iPhoto, version 9.0.1. It’s available through the Software Update system preference and also from Apple’s Web site.
Monthly Archives: October 2010
∞ MS favors HTML 5 over Silverlight for cross platform
Microsoft introduced Silverlight in 2007 as its alternative to Adobe’s Flash technology – a framework that managed graphics, multimedia, animation and interactivity – but the company is now favoring HTML 5 to do most of that, according to comments made … Continued
∞ Apple releases Logic Pro 9.1.3
Apple just recently updated its professional digital audio workstation software, Logic Pro, but on Friday the company released another update.
∞ Tipulator for iPhone available free on Friday only
Sophiestication Software is making its tip calculation software for iPhone, Tipulator, free on Friday for anyone who wants to download it.
∞ Spooky, scary iPhone, iPod and iPad apps for Halloween
Okay, they aren’t really all that spooky and scary, but you just knew that on an occasion like Halloween I’d be able to say, “there’s an app for that.”
∞ Device lets Mac mini, iMac users replace optical drives with second HD
OWC has announced the expansion of their Data Doubler optical bay drive mounting kit. The kit now works in 2009-era Mac minis and 2009-2010 iMac models. It costs $79.99.
∞ Galaxy on Fire 2 "galactic adventure" game comes to iPhone
Fishlabs has announced the release of Galaxy on Fire 2, the sequel to their outer space shooter and trading simulation for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is now available in the App Store and costs $6.99 as a … Continued
∞ MacPractice doctor software comes to the iPad
MacPractice, the practice management and clinical software for the Mac, is now available with an iPad interface.
∞ Virtual Programming acquires utility maker Syncode
Virtual Programming – best known for its Mac games, most recently Supreme Commander 2 – has announced the acquisition of Australian developer Syncode, a publisher of utilities for Mac OS X and iOS.
∞ IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube 2 for iPhone
IK Multimedia on Thursday released AmpliTube 2 for iPhone, the newest version of the companies amp and effects software for iPhone users.
∞ Valve releases Left 4 Dead for Mac
Just in time for Halloween, Valve Software has released Left 4 Dead Game of the Year Edition for the Macintosh. The game is regularly priced at $19.99 but costs $9.99. It’s available through Valve’s Steam download service.
∞ Keith McMillen Instruments releases SoftStep foot controller
Keith McMillen Instruments on Wednesday released a new foot controller for musicians called SoftStep. The controller can be plugged into a Mac using USB or MIDI.
∞ SecureMac discovers Mac OS X trojan horse
Macintosh security firm, SecureMac, on Wednesday discovered a new trojan affecting Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard.
∞ Apple delays white iPhone 4 until Spring 2011
Apple on Wednesday confirmed that the white iPhone has been delayed again. The most recent delay marks the third time the device’s release has been postponed.
∞ 54% of web video is now HTML5 compatible
Apple CEO Steve Jobs made, what some might consider, a risky decision by excluding Flash from the iPhone and iPad in favor of HTML5, but significant growth rates of the standard shows he was on the right track.
∞ Apple offers free engraving, gift wrapping for iPads
The holidays are almost here and Apple is getting into the spirit of giving.
∞ Former Xbox exec says Jobs 'mad' over Halo acquisition
Former Microsoft executive Ed Fries says that Steve Jobs was angry with Microsoft when it acquired Bungie Software, makers of Halo. “He was mad at [Microsoft CEO Steve] Ballmer and phoned him up and was angry because we’d just bought … Continued
∞ Apple's Jobs is victor in war of words
Apple CEO Steve Jobs made several comments in the past few months that have angered competitors, most notably Research in Motion. But should Jobs just take his victories in silence and not comment about his competition?
∞ Back to the Future game coming to Mac, iPad
Casual game publisher Telltale Games has announced plans to release Back to the Future: The Game for Mac and PC in December. A version for the iPad and the PlayStation 3 is also planned. The Mac and PC versions are … Continued
∞ Photography for Beginners: Is the iPhone a good point and shoot camera?
In the previous (and first) column in this series, I laid out who I was and what I thought this column would be about. In my mind, I had a plan for what I would write about, step by step, … Continued
∞ Blizzard plans online WoW Cataclysm release
Blizzard Entertainment is planning to release the newest expansion pack to its World of Warcraft game in December. The new Cataclysm expansion pack will further enhance the game with new character capabilities, places to explore and more. And unlike previous … Continued
∞ MacUpdate Desktop adds automatic update checking
MacUpdate Desktop, an application developed by the folks that run the MacUpdate website, has been updated adding new features and a number of improvements.
∞ Apple passes RIM in global smartphone shipments
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and RIM executives have been in a war of words lately about which company is selling more smartphones, but a new report from Strategy Analytics may put an end to the battle.
∞ Capo music app comes to the iPhone and iPod touch
SuperMegaUltraGroovy has some great news for musicians — the company’s Capo app is now available on the iPhone and iPod touch.
∞ Aperture 3.1 adds many fixes, iLife '11 compatibility
Apple on Wednesday released Aperture 3.1, an update to its pro-oriented photo editing and cataloging software. The update is available through the Software Update preference and through Apple’s Web site.
∞ FaceTime for Mac introduced as public beta
FaceTime, the video conferencing feature built into the iPhone 4 and iPod touch, has come to the Mac in the form of a newly available public beta version.
∞ Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" coming in summer 2011
Apple gave its first look at Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion,” the next major iteration of its Mac operating system, at a special “Back to the Mac” event at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters on Wednesday. The software is slated for … Continued
∞ iLife '11 sports overhauls to iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand
Apple on Wednesday introduced an update to iLife, the suite of applications it includes for free on all Macs and also makes available separately for $49. It’s available beginning on Wednesday.
∞ Mac App Store coming within 90 days
During Apple’s “Back to the Mac” announcement in Cupertino, Apple revealed some features of the next Mac OS X version – 10.7, code-named “Lion,” coming in summer 2011. One of the key features is a new Mac App Store, which … Continued
∞ New MacBook Air starts at $999
Apple took the wraps off two new MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $999. Both models ship today.