Apple is taking the unusual step of providing live video streaming of Wednesday’s special press event in San Francisco. The event will be available to Safari users running on Mac OS X 10.6, an iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 3.0 … Continued
Monthly Archives: August 2010
∞ SpamSieve improves filtering accuracy
If you’re a regular Loop reader, you know that we don’t report on each and every software update that comes down the road – so when we do, you can be pretty certain that it’s software we think is important. … Continued
∞ Miniclip creates iOS and Android division
Popular online game publisher Miniclip has announced plans to create a division dedicated to mobile gaming – specifically for iOS and Android systems. The company, which has already expanded into the App Store with games like Monster Trucks Nitro II … Continued
∞ AMD to end ATI brand
Semiconductor maker and chief Intel rival AMD bought graphics chip maker ATI in 2006. Now, after four years, the company is poised to phase out the ATI brand all together – though ATI’s graphics technology will exist long into the … Continued
∞ AutoCAD for Mac to be accompanied by iOS app
Autodesk has announced plans to release its legendary professional design and engineering software AutoCAD for the Macintosh. The software will be available this fall. The company has also announced a mobile application that will enable AutoCAD users to adjust their … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ Marketcircle releases Billings Pro for small, medium businesses
Productivity software-maker, Marketcircle, has been very busy this past year, releasing Mac and iPhone apps, and announcing an iPad app too. The company on Monday turned its attention back to the Mac with the release Billings Pro.
∞ Microsoft co-founder sues Apple, Google, Facebook, others
Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, is taking on Silicon Valley in a patent lawsuit filed last week.
∞ MacBook Pro use abounds on Steam game service
Valve Software publishes monthly statistical information gathered by its Steam gaming service. Now that Steam has been on the Mac for a few months, information on Steam’s use by Mac gamers is beginning to provide a clearer picture about who’s … Continued
∞ Science learning site, Scitable, goes mobile for iPhone, iPad
Nature Publishing this week took a huge step forward, making its collaborative learning website, Scitable, mobile friendly.
∞ iWork update lets authors publish to ePub, for iBooks
Apple on Thursday released iWork 9.0.4 Update, an update for their iWork application suite for Mac OS X. The update is available through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Web site.
∞ Netflix comes to the iPhone
On Thursday video rental service Netflix announced the release of Netflix for iPhone and iPod touch. The app is free to download from the App Store, though you will need an active Netflix membership in order to use it.
∞ CopyTrans Manager update adds support for iPhone 4
If you use Windows to manage your iPod, iPhone or iPad, you’ll be interested to know that CopyTrans Manager has been updated, adding support for the iPhone 4.
∞ Apple announces special event for September 1
Apple on Wednesday announced its September event for September 1.
∞ Analyst: Expect iPod touch, iTunes, Apple TV at September event
Apple typically holds an event in September to roll out the final products before the holiday shopping season. One analyst is giving his predictions on what we’ll see from Apple this year.
∞ Apple releases Leopard, Snow Leopard security update
Apple on Tuesday released a security update for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Both client and server versions of the operating systems have been updated.
∞ Jailed Apple exec stashed $150K in shoe boxes
Paul Devine is the Apple manager charged with taking kickbacks from Apple suppliers in return for leaking information. Prosecutors said in court Monday that federal agents searching his house found more than $150,000 in cash stored in shoe boxes, along … Continued
∞ iTunes U passes 300 million downloads
The education section of Apple’s iTunes app, referred to as iTunes U, has just reached a new download milestone.
∞ Improvox provides Vocal instrument recording for iPhone, iPad
If you are a professional musician, “weekend warrior” performer, or just have always wanted to make music beyond singing in the shower (or in your car), ImproVox is an impressive new software title that may not only make you want … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ Valve: Snow Leopard graphics update boosts game frame rates from 15-120 percent
Earlier this week Apple released Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0, a driver update for Mac OS X 10.6 that improved performance in some games. Game developer Valve – the company that makes Portal and Team Fortress 2, two games affected … Continued
∞ Gibson USA plant reopens; Pictures from the flood devastation
Earlier this year a devastating flood ripped through Nashville, Tenn., laying waste to everything in its path. Sadly, one of the companies in its path was Gibson USA.
∞ HP confirms a WebOS PalmPad for early 2011
HP on Thursday confirmed during its quarterly earnings call that it was working on a WebOS-based tablet. The company said it planned to release the device in “early 2011.”
∞ Steve Jobs was right, Flash fails on Android
Many people have been giving Adobe the equivalent of “put up or shut up,” when it comes to the debate over Flash on a mobile device. The company shipped mobile Flash on Android and the first results are in — … Continued
∞ Early bird pricing ends today for MacTech Conference
MacTech extended the early bird sign-up, but today is your last day to save some cash on the cost of attending.
∞ Apple begins closing down Quattro Wireless for iAds
It certainly comes as no surprise, but Apple began informing its customers today that Quattro Wireless will begin the process of closing down its existing ad network so it can focus on iAds.
∞ Apple adds "Compare Macs" option to Apple Store
Apple on Thursday added a new option to its online Apple Store called “Compare Macs.”
∞ Video: Microsoft details new Office for Mac 2011 features
Microsoft on Wednesday released a new video detailing a couple of new features that will be available in its Office for Mac 2011.
∞ HBO to offer subscribers free streaming service on iPad
Subscribers of HBO will soon have the opportunity to watch the channel’s shows on their iPad, according to a new report.
∞ Asian suppliers investigate Apple kickbacks
Asian suppliers began investigations into kickbacks made to Apple global supply manager, Paul Devine, new reports revealed on Tuesday.