The Loop’s founder and executive editor, Jim Dalrymple and Peter Cohen respectively, are both incessant blabbermouths who use whatever opportunity they can to share their opinions on areas of interest. If you’re interested in hearing our jibber-jabber, you’re more than … Continued
Monthly Archives: November 2010
∞ Gorillaz new album made on an iPad
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn hopes to make music history by creating his new album completely on an iPad.
∞ Apple integrates Twitter into Ping
Apple and Twitter have teamed up to allow users of Apple’s Ping social networking service to share items between iTunes and your Twitter feed.
∞ Universal Audio becomes a Pro Tools developer
Audio plug-in developer Universal Audio (UA) announced that it is now an Avid Pro Tools RTAS developer.
∞ Veterans: The Loop salutes you
November 11th in Commonwealth countries is known as Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the U.S.). This is a day where we remember the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought in the many conflicts throughout the last century.
∞ Instapaper updated for iPhone and iPad
Marco Arment updated his popular Instapaper app for the iPhone and iPad, bringing the current version of the app to version 2.3.
∞ Apple did not buy Bluetooth headphone company, Wi-Gear
Reports earlier this week that Apple purchased Bluetooth headphone-maker, Wi-Gear, are not true.
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.5
Apple on Wednesday released an update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, bringing the most current release to 10.6.5.
∞ Apple's iOS, multi-device strategy a key advantage
Market research firm Gartner on Wednesday released its third-quarter mobile phone sales figures, but there is a little interesting nugget of information that seems to have gone unnoticed.
∞ Steve Jobs: AirPrint is not dead
Rumors began circulating yesterday that AirPrint, an Apple technology the enables wireless printing from your iPad, had been pulled from an upcoming Mac OS X update. Apparently, that’s not the case at all. An email, reportedly from Steve Jobs resolves … Continued
∞ Samsung Galaxy Tab: A whole lot of nothing with a 7-inch screen
I’ve seen reviewers pick apart some products in my years of writing about technology, but Gizmodo’s review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab leaves nothing behind but a carcass.
∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch rank high for Black Friday shoppers
“Black Friday” is coming. November 26, 2010 – the day after the American Thanksgiving holiday – is typically one of the busiest retail sales days of the entire year. And if BlackFriday.com’s predictions are correct, the iPad will be the … Continued
∞ Simultaneously copy and paste text on the Mac
This is why I love Mac developers — they see a problem and come up with an innovative, cool solution. If you’ve ever tried to copy and paste multiple lines of text, you know what a pain it is. CopySwap … Continued
∞ iPad beat out by Peace and Happiness on Christmas wish lists
You knew at some point that something would come along and beat Apple’s popular iPad. Turns out it’s peace and happiness.
∞ Consumer Reports rates MacBook Air highest in their categories
Apple’s MacBook Air is proving to be a well designed computer, as Consumer Reports gave both models their highest rating.
∞ Microsoft updates Office 2011, fixing critical issues
Microsoft on Tuesday released an update for its recently released Office 2011 for Mac.
∞ Pro Tools 9: This changes everything
Every company that releases a new product wants you to think that it changes the dynamics of the market it competes — few actually do. However, with Pro Tools 9, Avid has literally changed the game.
∞ Report: Apple suspends sales of iPhone 4 slider cases
Apple has reportedly suspended sales at its retail stores of iPhone cases that slide over the devices glass back. The company is apparently concerned the cases could cause scratches and cracks in the iPhone’s glass.
∞ Report: Apple buys bluetooth stereo headphone company
Apple has reportedly purchased Wi-Gear, makers of bluetooth stereo headphones for the iPod and iPhone.
∞ Shareables shrinks URLs, shares with Facebook, Twitter on iPhone
Second Gear released a new, free iPhone and iPod touch app on Tuesday, called Shareables. The app makes it easy for users to share URLs with their friends on popular social networking sites.
∞ Adobe releases Audition for Mac public beta
Adobe on Tuesday released a public beta of Audition for Mac, the companies professional audio application.
∞ LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga comes to the Mac
Feral Interactive on Tuesday announced the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the Macintosh. It’ll be available beginning Nov. 12, 2010 for $39.95.
∞ Microsoft Kinect technology once offered to Apple
The technology that powers Microsoft’s Kinect accessory for the Xbox 360 was first offered to Apple, according to the executive of the company that makes it. Leander Kahney recounts a conversation with Inon Beracha, CEO of PrimeSense. PrimeSense’s “3D machine … Continued
∞ Adobe: Apple incites, condones negative campaign against Flash
Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch lays much of the blame for Flash’s recent woes with the media directly at the feet of Apple.
∞ For IT, Xserve was a luxury, not a necessity
On Friday Apple quietly updated its Web site with information indicating that the Xserve – its rack-mounted server hardware – will be discontinued effective January 31, 2011. The Loop sought the advice of experts to help understand Apple’s enterprise IT … Continued
∞ Photography for Beginners: The Big Boys — DSLR
DSLR stands for “Digital Single Lens Reflex.” To many photographers, it stands for power — the power of control and creativity.
∞ Mac IT pros react to Xserve cancellation
Apple indicated plans to discontinue the Xserve on Friday. By coincidence, Rob Griffiths was on the ground in Los Angeles, attending the first MacTech Conference – a Mac IT-oriented event in Los Angeles (The Loop is a media sponsor of … Continued
∞ Avid unveils Pro Tools 9, compatible with third-party interfaces
Avid on Friday introduced Pro Tools 9 in what could be the biggest release in the software’s storied history.
∞ Apple to discontinue Xserve in January, 2011
In a move bound to disappoint IT professionals and others, Apple has posted a technical bulletin to its Web site noting plans to discontinue its Xserve product after January 31, 2011.
∞ iPhoto 9.1 adds calendar, holiday card themes
Apple on Thursday released an update to iPhoto 9, bringing it to version 9.1 The new release is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through Apple’s Web site.