Roxio on Tuesday announced the release of Popcorn 4, a new version of its video conversion software based on technology developed for Roxio’s popular CD and DVD burning software, Toast. Popcorn costs $49.99, with upgrades available for previous users. It’s … Continued
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∞ 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.
∞ Adobe intros Photoshop.com mobile for iPhone app
There are a lot of ways to get Photoshop these days, including your iPhone.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ Adobe Flash Player 10.1 – the iPhone's missing link?
Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices. iPhone OS is conspicuously absent from the list of supported platforms, but Flash Player 10.1 could be the fabled “middle product” Steve Jobs … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ Skee-Ball and Ramp Champ bring midway games to iPhone and iPod touch
Asbury Park, NJ. Coney Island, NY. Santa Cruz, Calif. All of these places conjure a very specific and very American sense of having fun — fun at old-style arcades just like you’d find on the carnival midway or boardwalk near … Continued
∞ Inside Apple's iWork.com update
If you have iWork ’09 and you have any need to collaborate with people, you should be using iWork.com. Apple’s recently sweetened the pot with some enhancements that make it safer and easier to use than ever.
∞ Disney pushes into e-books with Web-based interactive books
Disney on Tuesday introduced Disney Digital Books, a new effort to capture the attention of tech-savvy early readers and their parents. The e-books are viewable on a Mac or PC running a Web browser with Flash, and the service operates on a subscription model. A free trial is also available.
∞ 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.
∞ USB Forum sides with Apple in dispute with Palm over syncing
Palm may be out of moves in its battle to have the Pre continue syncing with iTunes. The USB Implementers Forum rendered its decision today and in a letter seen by The Loop, the group sided with Apple.
∞ Adobe to show 3D version of James Cameron's Avatar at Adobe Max
Most people will have to wait until December 18 to see James Cameron’s new masterpiece film, Avatar. However, if you are attending the Adobe Max conference in October, you’ll get a sneak peek of the new movie.
∞ Microsoft matches Snow Leopard's $29 price for students
Microsoft on Thursday promoted a new Web site that allows students to purchase Windows 7 for $29, the same price Apple is selling its new operating system, Snow Leopard.
∞ Snow Leopard outsells Leopard and Tiger in first two weeks
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is proving to be a very popular release for Apple, according to a new report from market research firm, NPD.
∞ iTunes 9 files point to iTunes U syncing with Apple TV
Apple’s recently released iTunes 9 may hint at an upcoming update for the company’s home media player, Apple TV.
∞ RapidWeaver update adds Snow Leopard compatibility
We told you about the initial public beta release, so we thought it would be a good idea to let you know about the final shipping release too.
∞ Hands On: Pixelmator 1.5 adds Trim, Send to iPhoto
One of my favorite applications will see a major revision next week, as the Pixelmator Team updates it image editor, Pixelmator. I’ve made no secret of how much I like Pixelmator, so I thought I’d put the new version through … Continued
∞ Hands On: Song Sergeant cleans up your iTunes library
I don’t have the biggest iTunes library in the world, but it’s big enough to become unmanageable sometimes. That’s a problem I’ve been looking to fix for some time and I think LairWare’s Song Sergeant may be the answer.
∞ Apple TV a possible wildcard for September Apple event
Apple’s annual September event may include some surprises if one analyst’s predictions come true.
∞ Yojimbo 2.0 adds Tag Explorer
I don’t usually write about product updates, but when Rich Siegel and Bare Bones Software release a major new version of a product, it can’t be ignored.
∞ Supporting cancer research with Mac software bundles
One thing you can be sure of in the Mac community is its compassion and willingness to help a good cause. Evidence of that has never been clearer than with a cancer research funding drive that started this week.
∞ Apple posts list of incompatible software with Snow Leopard
Mac OS X Snow Leopard hits the stores today, but not all of the software on your machine is compatible with the new operating system. Apple posted a list of software on its Web site that is not compatible with … Continued
∞ Mac OS X Snow Leopard: Is it worth the upgrade?
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is due to hit stores tomorrow and many people are asking themselves the same question — is it worth the upgrade?
∞ Take Control Snow Leopard ebooks available
Adam and Tonya Engst released two new Snow Leopard ebooks on Thursday, as part of their “Take Control” series.
∞ Apple confirms Mac OS X Snow Leopard malware protection
Speculation and stories about Snow Leopard’s supposed malware protection have been around for days, but now Apple has confirmed its existence.
∞ Mac OS X Snow Leopard reviews posted
The day has arrived. Reviews of Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard are available all over the Web, including one I wrote for CNET.
∞ Adobe posts Creative Suite 4 FAQ for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Adobe, one of Apple’s largest software developers, on Friday posted an FAQ to its Web site answering any questions user might have about its Creative Suite 4 (CS4) apps and Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
∞ Camtasia screencasting application released for the Mac
TechSmith on Tuesday released Camtasia, a screen recording application application for Mac users.