Software update Web site, MacUpdate, on Monday released an update for its MacUpdate Desktop application that allows users to stay up-to-date on the latest apps without checking the Web site.
∞ Google acquires AdMob for $750 million
Google on Monday announced its latest acquisition — the purchase of mobile advertising company, AdMob, for $750 million in stock.
∞ Apple launches Holiday Gift Guide, ships quad-core iMac
Apple on Monday launched its annual Holiday Gift Guide, pointing users to products and accessories from third-party companies.
∞ Steve Jobs named CEO of the decade
Apple’s Steve Jobs is one of the most loved and feared CEOs in history, and for good reason.
∞ Apple warns users to upgrade Apple TV to 3.0.1
It’s very seldom that Apple tells users that major updates are available for its Apple TV home media system, but on Saturday they sent out an email to owners asking them to upgrade.
∞ "One Finger Discount" encourages people to support developers
MacHeist began its newest software bundle deal this week with a twist — free software. In response to the deal, some developers have banded together to encourage people to pay for software and support developers.
∞ Newspaper publishers are Apple's new music labels for the tablet
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Apple approaching newspaper and magazine publishers around the world about making their product available on a yet unannounced device. This makes a lot of sense if you look at it the right … Continued
∞ Native Instruments expanding its U.S. operations
We’ve all heard about how bad the worldwide economy is over the past couple of years, but one company is bucking the trend and expanding its business in the United States.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Odd Time Meltdown II drum loops
Beta Monkey Music recently released a new collection of drum loops for Mac using musicians called Odd Time Meltdown II.
∞ EZdrummer 1.2 adds drumkit preset menu
Toontrack Music on Wednesday released EZdrummer 1.2, a major update to the company’s consumer focused drum sampler.
∞ Native Instruments announces Traktor Kontrol X1
Hardware and software music-maker Native Instruments this week announced a new device for DJs called Traktor Kontrol X1.
∞ Munster: China iPhone activations a disappointment
Apple kicked off the iPhone in China last week, but things didn’t go as well as expected, according to a report from Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster.
∞ TapeDeck 1.3 adds lossless audio recording
I just couldn’t help writing about the new version of TapeDeck from SuperMegaUltraGroovy.
∞ Analyst: iPhone making headway in businesses
One of Apple’s goals for the iPhone was to make it a device suitable for the consumer and business markets. According to one analyst, that may be happening.
∞ GrooveMaker Electro and D'n'B released for iPhone
IK Multimedia released two new apps in its GrooveMaker line of iPhone and iPod touch applications.
∞ Pro Tools 8.0.3pr adds Snow Leopard support
Digidesign’s Pro Tools 8.0.3 pre-release software slipped by me, but it’s important enough that I wanted to make sure I circled back and mentioned it.
∞ Toontrack ships Custom and Vintage drum kit for Superior Drummer
Toontrack Music on Friday said it is shipping the newest expansion pack in its arsenal, Custom and Vintage SDX for Superior Drummer 2.
∞ Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 with support for iTunes LP
As expected, Apple on Thursday released Apple TV 3.0 software, adding support for iTunes LP, as well as having a redesigned user interface.
∞ MacUpdate Desktop 5.0 redesigned from the ground up
MacUpdate, one of the most popular Mac Web sites in the market, released a new version of its MacUpdate Desktop application to assist users in keeping the apps up-to-date.
∞ iTunes Terms of Service change points to Apple TV 3.0
Apple is apparently getting ready to release a new version of its Apple TV software.
∞ Universal Audio plug-ins updated with new EQ
Universal Audio on Wednesday released version 5.5 of its plug-in suite, adding a new EQ and fixing several issues with the older version.
∞ Microsoft debuts Bing "Vampire" commercial
I was reading The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs tonight and noticed that Microsoft released a new TV ad for its Bing search engine.
∞ Wilcox says the iPhone will lose smartphone war; I don't think so
I read with some interest and amazement, an article by Joe Wilcox at Betanews last night predicting that the iPhone will lose the smartphone war.
∞ Apple updates software enabling Magic Mouse for Leopard and Snow Leopard
Apple on Tuesday released an update for users of Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard, enabling support for the Magic Mouse.
∞ Report: Smartphone shipments to overtake notebooks in 2009
Market research firm Gartner predicts sales growth of smartphones will propel the devices past notebooks for total units shipped in 2009.
∞ Schiller: Apple's holiday line-up is set
If you were waiting to purchase a new Mac in hopes Apple would release one more thing before the holidays, you can stop waiting.
∞ Hands On: Capo music app for the Mac
I’ve been a guitar player for over 20 years and have used a lot of different tools to help learn riffs, solos and songs. I can think of very few, if any, that have been as useful as Capo.
∞ Hands On: Apple's 27-inch iMac
I’ve been using an iMac in my house for years. It’s become one of my favorite computers and the new model only strengthens the reasons why I’ve come to depend on it.
∞ Hands On: Apple's Magic Mouse
Apple made a slew of announcements earlier this week (Snow Leopard Server-equipped Mac mini debuts, New iMacs sport 21.5, 27-inch displays, quad-core option), but the one that interested me the most was the Magic Mouse.
∞ Google releases developer preview of Chrome Web browser for Mac
The day a lot of users have been waiting for has arrived. Google Chrome is available for the Mac.