Skype has introduced a new beta version of its popular conference application for the Mac. Skype 5.0 beta is now ready for download.
Software
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ iPhoto 9.0.1 update fixes library upgrade problem
Apple on Friday released an update to iPhoto, version 9.0.1. It’s available through the Software Update system preference and also from Apple’s Web site.
∞ 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.
∞ Virtual Programming acquires utility maker Syncode
Virtual Programming – best known for its Mac games, most recently Supreme Commander 2 – has announced the acquisition of Australian developer Syncode, a publisher of utilities for Mac OS X and iOS.
∞ SecureMac discovers Mac OS X trojan horse
Macintosh security firm, SecureMac, on Wednesday discovered a new trojan affecting Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard.
∞ Photography for Beginners: Is the iPhone a good point and shoot camera?
In the previous (and first) column in this series, I laid out who I was and what I thought this column would be about. In my mind, I had a plan for what I would write about, step by step, … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ Aperture 3.1 adds many fixes, iLife '11 compatibility
Apple on Wednesday released Aperture 3.1, an update to its pro-oriented photo editing and cataloging software. The update is available through the Software Update preference and through Apple’s Web site.
∞ FaceTime for Mac introduced as public beta
FaceTime, the video conferencing feature built into the iPhone 4 and iPod touch, has come to the Mac in the form of a newly available public beta version.
∞ Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion" coming in summer 2011
Apple gave its first look at Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion,” the next major iteration of its Mac operating system, at a special “Back to the Mac” event at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters on Wednesday. The software is slated for … Continued
∞ iLife '11 sports overhauls to iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand
Apple on Wednesday introduced an update to iLife, the suite of applications it includes for free on all Macs and also makes available separately for $49. It’s available beginning on Wednesday.
∞ Photography for Beginners: An introduction
Buying a digital camera is one of the most important decisions in your life.
∞ Usher 1.0 is your personal movie assistant
Many Tricks released a new Mac app called Usher that will be of interest to users that want a tool to help them manage videos on their hard drives.
∞ Report: Apple in talks for iTunes music subscriptions
Stories of Apple negotiating with major music labels to bring a subscription service to iTunes are almost as old as iTunes itself. A new report on Friday says those talks are still ongoing.
∞ Apple will discontinue .Mac HomePage viewing Nov. 8
Apple sent a note to its MobileMe members on Friday letting them know that people will not be able to view web pages published using its old .Mac service.
∞ Bento Template Exchange surpasses 500,000 downloads
FileMaker on Tuesday said the template exchange for its Bento personal database surpassed 500,000 downloads.
∞ Pixelmator to integrate Google's WebP image technology
Image editing application Pixelmator will be integrating Google’s WebP image technology in a new version due to be released very soon, the team told The Loop on Monday.
∞ Amazon book listing gives possible details of iLife '11
A new book listing on Amazon’s German website gives a few details of what we could see in the next version of Apple’s iLife suite of consumer applications.
∞ Pixelmator adds Aperture support
I’ve been using Pixelmator since it was first released and it just keeps getting better with every update.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ iTunes update improves Ping, fixes bugs
Apple has posted an update to iTunes to bring it to version 10.0.1. The update is available for download using the Software Update system preference.
∞ iWork for iPad improves file transfer, export
Apple on Wednesday released an update for iWork for iPad – its suite of productivity software comprising spreadsheet, presentation and word processing/page layout apps. Each of the apps – Pages, Numbers and Keynote – have been updated with new features, … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ 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.