It’s not often that we cover software updates, but when the product being updated is backup utility SuperDuper, we’ll make an exception.
∞ Logic Pro 9.0.2 update fixes Flex Markers alignment
Apple on Monday released an update for its Digital Audio Workstation, Logic 9, fixing several issues.
∞ Microsoft extends support for Office 2004
If you use Office 2004 because of its VBA support, you’ll be glad to hear Microsoft is extending support for the suite of applications until January 10, 2012.
∞ FXpansion releases BFD Cocktail expansion kit
Drum sampler-maker FXpansion recently released a new expansion kit for users of its BFD2 drum sampler.
∞ FTC Chairman praises Levinson's resignation from Google board
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz feels Arthur Levinson made the right decision leaving Google’s Board of Directors. Leibowitz praised the decision in a statement released on Monday.
∞ Recording an acoustic guitar into your Mac
Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad.
∞ Levinson quits Google's board, stays with Apple
Genentech Chairman Arthur D. Levinson on Monday announced his resignation from Google’s Board of Directors, choosing instead to remain on Apple’s board.
∞ Adobe intros Photoshop.com mobile for iPhone app
There are a lot of ways to get Photoshop these days, including your iPhone.
∞ Hands On: Beta Monkey's Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
For some musicians, there is no better sound than that of a real acoustic drum set. If that’s you, I have a real treat for you in this review.
∞ Dell should sell the company and give money to the shareholders
I’ll never forget Michael Dell’s comments at a 1997 technology conference when asked what he would do to fix Apple.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal
Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal.
∞ Report: Apple tablet shipments to begin in 1Q10
Apple’s long-rumored tablet computer will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2010, according to a report on DigiTimes.
∞ Chamber of Commerce chastises Apple for its departure
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce wasted no time firing back at Apple for leaving the organization, according to a story on the Dow Jones.
∞ Apple amending iPhone developer agreement to include VoIP apps
With AT&T’s decision on Tuesday to enable the use of VoIP apps on its network, Apple is moving quickly to make changes for its developers.
∞ Hands On: IK Multimedia's GrooveMaker for the iPhone
When I first heard that IK Multimedia was making an iPhone app, I was sure it had to be something for the guitar. I was wrong.
∞ VMware Fusion 3 unveiled, available for pre-order
VMware on Tuesday unveiled the newest version of its virtualization application for the Mac, Fusion 3. The new version will be available on October 27, but can be pre-ordered today.
∞ Apple leaves Chamber of Commerce over group's environmental stance
Apple is resigning its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of disagreements over environmental issues, according to a story on the Washington Post.
∞ Adobe: Flash Professional CS5 to support making iPhone apps
Adobe announced on Monday at the Adobe MAX conference that Flash Professional CS5 will support creating rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
∞ Upgrading your drum sampler from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2
After my article appeared last month about writing songs with EZdrummer, I received quite a few questions about how hard it was to upgrade from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2. Good news — it’s really easy.
∞ Report: 12% of all U.S. households own a Mac
According to a new study from market research firm NPD, 12 percent of all U.S. households own a Mac. That’s a pretty big increase for Apple, moving up 3 percent from the 9 percent of U.S. households reported for Apple … Continued
∞ Apple sues Woolworths over new company logo
Apple is suing Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths, over its new logo design. Apple feels the design is too much like its own, according to a story on WAToday.com.
∞ Adding autosave to Apple's Pages, Numbers and Keynote
I really like Apple’s iWork ’09 suite of applications. They are easy to use, offer a good feature set and are available for a great price.
∞ Apple's breakup with Google continues
Apple hasn’t been making many friends at Google these days. In fact, it would appear the days of the two companies working closely together may be coming to an end.
∞ The Tweetie dilemma: Is it worth the $3 upgrade?
I was amazed to read all the people whining and complaining about having to pay $3 to upgrade to Tweetie 2.0.
∞ Apple offers new resource for finding iPhone, iPod touch apps
Apple on Tuesday rolled out a new resource on its Web site for users that want to find apps for the iPhone or iPod touch.
∞ FileMaker unveils Bento 3 personal database for the Mac
Apple owned FileMaker on Tuesday introduced Bento 3, the newest version of the company’s personal database application for the Mac.
∞ Apple updates iWork '09's Keynote, Pages and Numbers
Apple on Monday released an update for iWork ’09 that fixes issues in all three of the productivity suite’s apps — Keynote, Pages and Numbers.
∞ Apple's iPhone App Store tops 2 billion downloads
Apple on Monday announced yet another milestone for its App Store — 2 billion downloads.
∞ Peter Cohen, Paul Zampitella, Ed Prasek's Spin Studio join The Loop
It’s a big day for The Loop. Three industry veterans, Peter Cohen, Paul Zampitella and Ed Prasek have joined the team in various positions.
∞ AT&T activates MMS for the iPhone
As promised, AT&T on Friday activated Multimedia Messaging (MMS) for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.