Blizzard Entertainment is planning to release the newest expansion pack to its World of Warcraft game in December. The new Cataclysm expansion pack will further enhance the game with new character capabilities, places to explore and more. And unlike previous expansion packs, you won’t have to get a disc to install the expansion pack – instead, the kit will be available for online download. (more…)
MacUpdate Desktop, an application developed by the folks that run the MacUpdate website, has been updated adding new features and a number of improvements. (more…)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and RIM executives have been in a war of words lately about which company is selling more smartphones, but a new report from Strategy Analytics may put an end to the battle. (more…)
SuperMegaUltraGroovy has some great news for musicians — the company’s Capo app is now available on the iPhone and iPod touch. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 general release in summer of 2011, according to CEO Steve Jobs. (more…)
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. (more…)
During Apple’s “Back to the Mac” announcement in Cupertino, Apple revealed some features of the next Mac OS X version – 10.7, code-named “Lion,” coming in summer 2011. One of the key features is a new Mac App Store, which Steve Jobs revealed will go online much sooner than that – within 90 days. (more…)
Apple took the wraps off two new MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $999. Both models ship today. (more…)
Apple COO Tim Cook took the stage at Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event on Wednesday. He shared some statistics to put today’s announcement in context. (more…)
Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event kicks off today at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET). The company announced this morning that it would provide a live video stream, but since not everyone will be able to view it, we decided to provide a text-based live update. (more…)
During its fourth quarter conference call on Monday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs made some comments about RIM and its plans for a 7-inch tablet computer. RIM took exception to the comments and fired back at Steve. (more…)
Apple said early Wednesday morning that it would provide a live video feed of the “Back to the Mac” event being held at its Cupertino headquarters. The event starts at 10:00 am PT. (more…)
AppleCare – Apple’s extended warranty plan for Macs and iOS devices – can save you a bundle when it comes time to repair equipment, but it comes at a price that some consumers aren’t willing to pay, at least if an alternative is available. Some bargain-conscious buyers have found vendors on eBay willing to sell AppleCare plans at a steep discount compared to what it costs in Apple stores and at Apple-authorized resellers, but there’s a catch: some of the AppleCare boxes are counterfeit or have been acquired illegitimately. Apple taking steps to weed them out, and consumers may be caught in the crossfire. Don McAllister explains:
“It would appear that proof of purchase via eBay (or any other online auction or classified advertisement service) is not sufficient [for Apple]. I’ve sent off the request to the eBay merchant and if it’s not forthcoming, I’ll be requesting a refund.”
Caveat emptor – AppleCare via eBay [The Mac Screencast Guy]
Aspyr Media announced Tuesday plans to publish Civilization V for the Macintosh. The game is already in development and will be released this holiday season, according to the company. (more…)
Bare Bones Software on Tuesday introduced Yojimbo 3, a new version of their information organizer for Mac OS X. The company has also introduced Yojimbo for the iPad, now available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)
During Apple’s fourth quarter conference call last night, CEO Steve Jobs showed up to give media and analysts his views on everything from tablets to Google. Here are a few of my favorites. (more…)
Apple on Monday reported revenue of $20.34 billion and a fourth quarter profit of $4.31 billion — both all-time highs for Apple. International sales accounted for 57 percent of the quarter’s revenue, according to Apple. (more…)
Buying a digital camera is one of the most important decisions in your life. (more…)
Apple’s Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad are fine input devices for everyday work, but they fall short of expectations for many gamers. If you’re a fan of Blizzard Entertainment’s hugely popular MMO World of Warcraft, you may be interested in SteelSeries’ new World of Warcraft: Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse. The new $99.99 wired USB mouse is being readied for the December release of Cataclysm, the latest major expansion pack for World of Warcraft. (more…)
Embroiled in a patent infringement lawsuit with Apple, HyperMac has announced that it will stop selling its MacBook charging cables and car charger on November 2, 2010. (more…)
James Thomson on Friday updated his iPhone and iPad app, PCalc, adding several new features and making some interface tweaks. (more…)
New York based rockers Atomic Tom were the victims of theft that left the band without instruments. Thanks to the iPhone, they were still able to perform. (more…)
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. (more…)
After an extended public beta period that began in July, Apple on Thursday announced that MobileMe Calendar is now available to all MobileMe users. (more…)
With MacBooks, Wi-Fi-only iPads and other Wi-Fi-only devices, we have an increasing desire for Internet access when we’re out of the range of a local Wi-Fi hotspot. But we’re also reluctant to lose our unlimited iPhone data plan with a more limited plan that includes tethering, or to buy a mobile hotspot that incurs a monthly charge. That’s what led us to Virgin Mobile’s MiFi 2200, a $149.99 mobile hotspot device that doesn’t require a contract. (more…)
Valve Software has announced plans to release Defense of the Ancients 2, a new game coming to the Mac and PC via Valve’s popular Steam service in 2011. (more…)
Apple and Verizon on Thursday said the iPad would be available at Verizon stores beginning October 28. (more…)
Apple sent a note to media on Wednesday about a media event the company will have on October 20, 2010. (more…)