∞ Pixelmator adds Aperture support

I’ve been using Pixelmator since it was first released and it just keeps getting better with every update. (more…)

∞ Best Buy CEO is talking iPad again — please stop

Remember a couple of weeks ago when Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn said that the iPad had cut into netbook sales by as much as 50 percent? Then the next day he said the statements weren’t accurate? Today he tried to clarify his statement even more. (more…)

∞ Apple COO denies rumor he is leaving for HP

Apple COO Tim Cook has denied rumors that he is taking over as the new CEO of HP. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ HP says it's not trying to be Apple

HP executive Todd Bradley says his company will not follow Apple’s lead as it decides what products to develop around the WebOS. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ Apple TVs ship, scheduled to arrive on Friday

Apple has begun shipping the new Apple TV, meeting its loose deadline of having the units to customers at the end of September. (more…)

∞ Target confirms it will start selling iPad on Oct. 3

Target confirmed speculation that it will begin selling Apple’s iPad. The company said it would start selling the device on Oct. 3. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ Avid intros new Mbox, Pro Tools SE bundles

Avid this week released several new products for Mac using musicians, including several pieces of hardware and a new software bundle. (more…)

∞ Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab in action

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is its answer to Apple’s market leading iPad. Samsung’s device features a 7-inch screen and runs the Android OS. It also features support for Flash Player 10.1 in the Android browser. The video shows lots of features, including ones that will be very familiar to iPad users. (more…)

∞ Analyst: iPad to be sold at Target stores

The iPad is one of Apple’s top selling devices and there is no sign of that momentum slowing down anytime soon. One analyst raised sales figures for the iPad and said he expects the device to join the iPod at Target stores. (more…)

∞ Universal Audio releases Echoplex, dbx 160 plug-ins

Universal Audio released two new audio plug-ins on Wednesday, further adding to its list of classic plug-ins for music enthusiasts and engineers. (more…)

∞ 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, and all are now at version 1.2. The updates are available through iTunes, and are free for registered users. (more…)

∞ NBC not likely to allow TV shows rentals on iTunes

Apple introduced TV show rentals as part of its September event, partnering with Fox and ABC in the initial stages of the service. (more…)

∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone

Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ MacUpdate promo ends tomorrow

MacUpdate’s September software promo is almost over — there are just over 24 hours left. (more…)

∞ Does the App Store need an "Add to Queue" option?

Marketing and PR specialist Ryan Cash wrote an article on Tuesday making his case for “Add to Queue” option for the App Store. Cash says when trying to download large apps you are just given a message to connect to Wi-Fi before trying again.

Cash is also annoyed that you are taken out of the App Store when you download an app. Instead of doing that, Apple should leave you in the store so you can continue shopping, argues Cash.

iOS App Store – Queuing & Download Progress [Royal Thoughts]

∞ EVE Online: Incursion coming this November

CCP Games has announced plans to release its 14th consecutive expansion pack to EVE Online, its popular online game for Mac OS X and Windows. Entitled “Incursion,” the expansion will be available for free to all players of EVE Online this November. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ 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. (more…)

∞ Nuance releases Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0

Nuance on Monday released Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0. This is the first release for the company after its acquisition of MacSpeech earlier this year. (more…)

∞ Gameloft: 20 million App Store games sold, and counting

Gameloft announced Monday that it has sold more than 20 million games on the App Store since the store opened. The company counts 47 games released since the beginning of the year alone. (more…)

∞ SecureMac offers MacScan free today only

Macintosh security experts, SecureMac, is offering its flagship product MacScan as a free download for one day only. (more…)

∞ Apple will sell the iPhone 4 in China on September 25

Apple on Sunday said it would begin selling the iPhone 4 in China on September 25 at 8:00 am. (more…)

∞ Yahoo says Apple's iAd will fail, but they buy them

Remember earlier this week when Yahoo CEO took a shot at Apple and its iAds? She really should have checked her backyard before spewing. (more…)

∞ Gibson releases 3 acoustic guitars to celebrate John Lennon's birthday

On October 9, 2010, John Lennon would have been 70 years old. To celebrate the occasion, Gibson partnered with Yoko Ono to release three new acoustic guitars. (more…)

∞ MacTech Conference adds virtualization panel

MacTech Conference 2010 added a couple of new events to its November show, further expanding the depth of offerings for developers and IT professionals. (more…)

∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch wireless printing coming with AirPrint

Apple on Wednesday said it has released a beta version of AirPrint, its wireless printing technology, to developers. The technology will be included in the free iOS 4.2 update in November. (more…)