Apple on Thursday released an update for Boot Camp, the company’s software that allows users to dual boot their Mac to use either Mac OS X or Windows.
Monthly Archives: November 2010
∞ iToner 2.0.7 adds iOS 4.2 compatibility
Ambrosia Software on Thursday released an update for its iPhone ringtone-maker, iToner.
∞ iStopMotion adds tilt shift, easier iMovie export
Boinx Software has announced the release of iStopMotion 2.5, a major new release of its stop motion animation software for the Mac. It’s a free update for registered version 2 users; the software costs $49 for its Home edition, $99 … Continued
∞ Universal Audio ships the Twin-Finity Mic Preamp
When it comes to music creation, Universal Audio is one of my favorite companies. They deliver top-notch audio plug-ins and they still have a hand in creating some of the best hardware in the business.
∞ Google offered $4 billion for Twitter
Search giant Google reportedly offered to buy Twitter for between $2.5 billion and $4 billion.
∞ Apple releases Safari 5.0.3
Apple on Thursday updated its Safari Web browser for Mac OS X, bringing the current version to 5.0.3.
∞ All 17 Beatles albums in iTunes Top 55
Whether you agree with the hype surrounding the introduction of The Beatles or not, there is no denying the impact the band has on music and the iTunes charts.
∞ Id Software's Rage game debuts on iOS
Id Software’s Rage and Rage HD is now available for download from the App Store. The games cost $0.99 and $1.99 respectively.
∞ MacTech posts Office 2011 benchmarks
MacTech Labs has put Microsoft Office 2011 – the latest incarnation of Microsoft’s productivity app suite for the Mac – through its paces and has published the results on its Web site and in its print publication. The results are … Continued
∞ Namco releases Splatterhouse for iPhone
Namco Networks on Thursday announced the release of Splatterhouse for iPhone. The game costs $2.99.
∞ Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is Mac-bound
Feral Interactive announced Thursday plans to release Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition for the Macintosh. The new game will be released in early December.
∞ Apple appoints Ronald Sugar to its Board of Directors
Apple on Wednesday appointed Ronald Sugar to its Board of Directors. Sugar will serve as the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.
∞ Twitter for iPhone and iPad adds push notifications
If you use the official Twitter app for the iPhone or iPad, you’ll be interested to know about a significant update released tonight. Among the new features is push notifications for messages and mentions. There are some other great improvements … Continued
∞ Microsoft: Office 2011 significantly faster
Microsoft Office 2011 has been available for a few weeks and reviews have been positive so far. Many of the early users, including me, noticed the significant speed increase in the new version. Microsoft on Tuesday gave some insight into … Continued
∞ Apple has Beatles exclusive until 2011
Apple launched the Beatles on iTunes Tuesday, but the company this afternoon answered another question about band’s music — the exclusivity of the deal with Apple.
∞ Snow Leopard Server 10.6.5 gets Dovecot fix
After briefly removing the software update from its Web site Apple has re-posted Mac OS X Server 10.6.5.
∞ RIM compares Playbook to iPad in new video
You knew it was coming and now it’s here. RIM released a new video that compares the capabilities of its yet unreleased Playbook tablet to those of Apple’s iPad. Interesting to note that part of the demonstration is showing the … Continued
∞ Google Voice released for the iPhone
Google on Tuesday released Google Voice for iPhone, which should end the longstanding battle between the two companies over the app.
∞ Majesty 2 fantasy sim comes to Mac
Virtual Programming has announced the release of Majesty 2 for the Macintosh. The game is now available for $39.95.
∞ Paint your keyboard red (or pink) with NuGuard covers
Newer Technology and OWC announced Tuesday NuGuard Keyboard Covers for the unibody MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The silicone covers protect the keyboards of those laptops but enable you to type while using them.
∞ The Beatles are on iTunes, but do we care?
After hyping the arrival of something “that you’ll never forget” on iTunes, Apple on Tuesday released the entire Beatles catalog. The thing is, not many people seem to care.
∞ The Beatles arrive on iTunes
As expected, Apple on Tuesday released the Beatles catalog on iTunes, which includes album, song and videos.
∞ Report: The Beatles coming to iTunes on Tuesday
A report on WSJ.com late Monday says Apple’s secret iTunes announcement on Tuesday will be unveiling of the Beatles catalog.
∞ Apple activates iTunes Ping on the iPad
Late last week, Apple activated its Ping social networking service for users of its iPad device.
∞ BFD Jazz Maple expansion pack released
FXpansion on Monday introduced BFD Jazz Maple, the newest expansion kit for BFD2 and BFD Eco drum sampler applications.
∞ Photography for Beginners: How to buy a digital camera
We’ve talked about the pros and cons of the iPhone, Point and Shoots (P&S) and DSLRs. Christmas is coming — is a new camera going to be under your tree?
∞ Apple hints at big iTunes announcement Tuesday
Apple is planning … well, something.
∞ The Apple Kinect, or how a bad headline ruins a good story
Those of you who listen to my Angry Mac Bastards podcast will not be surprised to read that I have little tolerance for sloppy reporting. So it’s perhaps no surprise that I’m getting increasingly irritated by a meme floating around … Continued
∞ Grand Theft Auto trilogy comes to Mac via GameTreeMac.com first
TransGaming and Rockstar Games have announced the release of the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy for the Macintosh, available via TransGaming’s GameTreeMac.com download site first. The site has a 30 day exclusive, according to a statement released by TransGaming on Friday. … Continued
∞ Apple releases iTunes 10.1
Apple on Friday released iTunes 10.1, available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Web site.