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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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 patent shows augmented reality iPhone multiplayer games
If you thought gaming on the iPhone was good know, you should see what may be in the future from Apple. A new patent from the company details augmented reality iPhone multiplayer games.
∞ Apple nabs Warner Music Group senior VP
Warner Music Group’s Senior Vice President of Digital Legal Affairs, Elliott Peters is leaving to join Apple next month, according to a report on Billboard.
∞ New variant of Mac OS X Trojan discovered
In late October, SecureMac discovered a new trojan that affected users of Mac OS X. On Thursday, the company posted a warning that a new variant of the trojan has been discovered.
∞ Apple begins accepting apps for the Mac App Store
Apple on Wednesday told developers that they could start submitting their applications for inclusion in the Mac App Store.
∞ ITC recommends judge rule for Nokia in battle with Apple
An International Trade Commission (ITC) staffer has recommended to the judge that he rule that Nokia did not infringe on any Apple patents. However, the case is not over.
∞ Facebook's Zuckerberg says the iPad is not mobile
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and the rest of Apple’s executive team learned something new today — the iPad is not mobile.
∞ Apple confirms 90 second song samples coming to iTunes
Longer song samples are on the way to iTunes, according to a new report late Tuesday.
∞ iPad to be sold at Best Buy Mobile stores
Apple’s iPad will be available through another retail chain beginning November 7, as Best Buy said it would begin selling the devices at its mobile stores.
∞ Apple releases "iPad is Electric" television ad
Apple has always had some of the best commercials on the market and have countless awards for their efforts, but the latest one really struct a “chord” with me.
∞ You're too stupid to review the MacBook Air if…
There have been a lot of reviews posted about the MacBook Air in the last week and a surprising number of them show the incompetence of the writer rather than any problems with the computer.
∞ 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.”
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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?
∞ 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.