Apple COO Tim Cook has denied rumors that he is taking over as the new CEO of HP.
∞ Office for Mac 2011 available on October 26
Microsoft on Tuesday said Office for Mac 2011, the latest version of its productivity suite would be available on October 26.
∞ HP says it's not trying to be Apple
HP executive Todd Bradley says his company will not follow Apple’s lead as it decides what products to develop around the WebOS.
∞ 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.
∞ Apple TVs ship, scheduled to arrive on Friday
Apple has begun shipping the new Apple TV, meeting its loose deadline of having the units to customers at the end of September.
∞ Target confirms it will start selling iPad on Oct. 3
Target confirmed speculation that it will begin selling Apple’s iPad. The company said it would start selling the device on Oct. 3.
∞ Avid intros new Mbox, Pro Tools SE bundles
Avid this week released several new products for Mac using musicians, including several pieces of hardware and a new software bundle.
∞ Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab in action
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is its answer to Apple’s market leading iPad. Samsung’s device features a 7-inch screen and runs the Android OS. It also features support for Flash Player 10.1 in the Android browser. The video shows lots of features, … Continued
∞ Analyst: iPad to be sold at Target stores
The iPad is one of Apple’s top selling devices and there is no sign of that momentum slowing down anytime soon. One analyst raised sales figures for the iPad and said he expects the device to join the iPod at … Continued
∞ Universal Audio releases Echoplex, dbx 160 plug-ins
Universal Audio released two new audio plug-ins on Wednesday, further adding to its list of classic plug-ins for music enthusiasts and engineers.
∞ NBC not likely to allow TV shows rentals on iTunes
Apple introduced TV show rentals as part of its September event, partnering with Fox and ABC in the initial stages of the service.
∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone
Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception.
∞ FileMaker Go updated for iPhone and iPad
FileMaker on Wednesday updated FileMaker Go for iPhone and FileMaker Go for iPad, adding several new features requested by users.
∞ MacUpdate promo ends tomorrow
MacUpdate’s September software promo is almost over — there are just over 24 hours left.
∞ Does the App Store need an "Add to Queue" option?
Marketing and PR specialist Ryan Cash wrote an article on Tuesday making his case for “Add to Queue” option for the App Store. Cash says when trying to download large apps you are just given a message to connect to … Continued
∞ EVE Online: Incursion coming this November
CCP Games has announced plans to release its 14th consecutive expansion pack to EVE Online, its popular online game for Mac OS X and Windows. Entitled “Incursion,” the expansion will be available for free to all players of EVE Online … 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.
∞ Apple releases Security Update 2010-006
Apple on Monday released a security update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The issue it fixes only appears in Mac OS X 10.6.4 server and client versions.
∞ Nuance releases Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0
Nuance on Monday released Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0. This is the first release for the company after its acquisition of MacSpeech earlier this year.
∞ Gameloft: 20 million App Store games sold, and counting
Gameloft announced Monday that it has sold more than 20 million games on the App Store since the store opened. The company counts 47 games released since the beginning of the year alone.
∞ SecureMac offers MacScan free today only
Macintosh security experts, SecureMac, is offering its flagship product MacScan as a free download for one day only.
∞ Apple will sell the iPhone 4 in China on September 25
Apple on Sunday said it would begin selling the iPhone 4 in China on September 25 at 8:00 am.
∞ Yahoo says Apple's iAd will fail, but they buy them
Remember earlier this week when Yahoo CEO took a shot at Apple and its iAds? She really should have checked her backyard before spewing.
∞ Gibson releases 3 acoustic guitars to celebrate John Lennon's birthday
On October 9, 2010, John Lennon would have been 70 years old. To celebrate the occasion, Gibson partnered with Yoko Ono to release three new acoustic guitars.
∞ MacTech Conference adds virtualization panel
MacTech Conference 2010 added a couple of new events to its November show, further expanding the depth of offerings for developers and IT professionals.
∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch wireless printing coming with AirPrint
Apple on Wednesday said it has released a beta version of AirPrint, its wireless printing technology, to developers. The technology will be included in the free iOS 4.2 update in November.
∞ One-third of US adults have apps on their phones
You could install apps on a portable device for years, but it never really took off until Apple opened the App Store for the iPhone. Now, according to a new study, 35 percent of US adults have apps on their … Continued
∞ Consumer Reports smacks down Apple, iPhone 4 again
Apple can sell millions of iPhones in a single quarter, but the company can’t seem to catch a break from Consumer Reports.
∞ Watts calibrates your MacBook, MacBook Pro battery
Did you know your MacBook battery should be recalibrated? I didn’t. Apparently Apple recommends you do it, and now there is an app to help you get it done.
∞ Are companies embarrassed to just copy Apple?
You can pretty much count on many of the major companies copying whatever new product design Apple comes up with these days, but is that a satisfying way to do business?