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Apple releases minor MobileMe Web service updates

David Chartier — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:27:00 -0700

Apple has tweaked and enhanced a number of the features in its MobileMe Web services, bringing, among other things, new capabilities for iPhone 3GS users.

Cooliris even cooler

Christopher Breen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cooliris, the visually-compelling browser plug-in, now supports tabbed windows and sharable URLs.

Firefox 3.5 officially hits the streets

Dan Moren — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:52:00 -0700

The latest update to Mozilla's free Web browser, Firefox 3.5, was released on Tuesday, bringing much-improved performance and new features.

Apple executive Borchers departs company

Dan Moren — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:33:00 -0700

Apple senior director of worldwide iPhone product marketing Bob Borchers has left the company to take a job with a venture capital firm.

The Macalope Weekly: Hold the liver

The Macalope — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:58:00 -0700

Forget 2012, the iPhone is going to single-handedly destroy the world. Well, if netbooks don't get to it first. And Apple reiterates its stance on naughty, naughty iPhone app content.

Buffett says Jobs's transplant is 'material fact'

Dan Moren — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:16:00 -0700

In an interview, billionaire Warren Buffett said that he believed Steve Jobs's recent medical condition should have been disclosed to investors.

Evernote enables collaborative notebooks, with a catch

David Chartier — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:19:00 -0700

Evernote is a multi-platform service for storing and syncing notes, photos, and other files. Today, the company enabled sharing, allowing users to collaborate on everything from projects, to research, to family shopping—but with a catch.

Apple gets stay lifted in Psystar case

Philip Michaels — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:45:00 -0700

A bankruptcy judge lifted the automatic stay in Apple's ongoing copyright infringement suit against Psyster, setting the stage for the November trial to begin as scheduled.

Tennessee hospital confirms Jobs liver transplant

Aayush Arya — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:46:00 -0700

Methodist University Hospital confirmed Monday that it performed a liver transplant for Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Is Steve Jobs back at work?

Dan Moren — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:34:00 -0700

With the end of June rapidly approaching, is it possible that Steve Jobs has returned to work already? Maybe, maybe not, but that day would seem to be imminent.

Apple releases MacBook Pro, iMac firmware updates

Dan Moren — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:17:00 -0700

Apple on Monday released EFI firmware updates for both the mid-2009 MacBook Pros and the early 2009 iMacs.

iPhone 3G S: Long night's journey into day

Blair Hanley Frank — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:19:00 -0700

Ever thought about camping out overnight in front of an Apple Store in advance of a big product launch? When you've got an intern armed with Twitter, you don't have to.

The Macalope Weekly: WWDC, week two!

The Macalope — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:26:00 -0700

Apple's yearly WWDC: the one-week event that just keeps on giving. AT&T is still losing friends and alienating people and some people can find bad news even in a price cut.

Apple releases Safari 4.0.1, Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0

Dan Moren — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:01:00 -0700

iPhone 3.0 may be the big news of the day, but Apple also dropped two smaller updates for the Mac: Safari 4.0.1 and Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.

FileMaker intros template swapping site for Bento

Philip Michaels — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:55:00 -0700

The Bento Template Exchange, launched Tuesday, lets users of version 2 of the personal database app download and share database forms.

The Macalope Weekly: WWDC fallout

The Macalope — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:45:00 -0700

As Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference draws to a close, the Macalope examines the radioactive remains of this week's announcements and predictions.

Microsoft Bing helps you choose between Mac and PC

Aayush Arya — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:47:00 -0700

Apparently, while Microsoft was having its orientation classes, its new search engine, Bing, was off buying a Mac.

Linkinus 2.0 brings IRC into 21st century with 100 new features

David Chartier — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:01:00 -0700

A major upgrade to this stylish, powerful IRC client brings new features like customizable groups, media embedding for all styles, and a generally more flexible UI.

SD stands for...startup drive?

Dan Frakes — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:05:00 -0700

According to Apple, you can boot the latest MacBook Pro models from an SD card. Now that's pretty cool.

MacBook Pro SD slot not just for digital camera cards

Aulia Masna — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:52:00 -0700

Apple's newest MacBook Pros feature built-in readers for Secure Digital flash cards. But it turns out they can do more than just help you offload your camera files.

WWDC 2009 Keynote Address now available on iTunes

Aayush Arya — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Apple has posted a downloadable video of its WWDC 2009 Keynote Address delivered by Phil Shiller and other senior Apple executives on the iTunes Store.

Apple Design Awards ceremony celebrates great iPhone, Mac apps

Dan Moren — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:41:00 -0700

The annual Apple Design Awards recognizes technical and design excellence for iPhone and Mac apps. This year's ceremony recognized several great applications.

Google Quick Search Box released

Scott McNulty — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:11:00 -0700

Google Quick Search Box is out of developer preview and available for download.

Final release of Safari 4 tweaks interface from beta version

Scott McNulty — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:24:00 -0700

The full release version of Safari 4 differs in some noticeable way from the Safari 4 Public Beta that we saw earlier this year.

WWDC: Final Apple predictions

Ian Paul — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:27:00 -0700

PC World offers a final round-up of WWDC predictions in advance of Monday morning's keynote.

MobileMe 2.0: A wishlist

David Chartier — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:42:00 -0700

Apple has spent the past year fortifying MobileMe and polishing the existing feature set. David Chartier speculates on what the company could add to the service in its sophomore year.

The Macalope Weekly: The WWDC/Pre show

The Macalope — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:28:00 -0700

Twas the week before WWDC took place at Moscone, and many expect Apple to roll out a brand new iPhone. And though it would seem the Palm Pre's ducks are all in a row, nothing quite explains Microsoft branding netbooks "loco."

New Beijing Apple Store design a blend of East meets West

David Dahlquist — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:27:00 -0700

Artist renderings of the second Beijing Apple store, set to open this fall, depict a blend of Eastern- and Western-style architecture.

Apple releases AirPort Utility 5.4.2 update

David Dahlquist — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:07:00 -0700

Apple on Wednesday released the AirPort Utility 5.4.2 update which addresses some minor bugs and adds a few goodies to boot.

First WWDC banners go up at Moscone West

Aayush Arya — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:30:00 -0700

With less than one week to go for WWDC, Apple’s preparations for the conference are in full swing.

London ‘Pod Theft’ signs warn of risky streets

David Dahlquist — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:41:00 -0700

The Safer Lambeth partnership has been placing signs around dangerous streets in London, warning unsuspecting pedestrians of iPod theft.

Apple rolls out One to One changes

Dan Moren — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:09:00 -0700

On Tuesday, Apple made changes to the One to One training program it offers at retail stores. Among the changes, only those who purchase a new Mac are now eligible for membership.

Delicious Library 2.1 rolls out bug fixes, feature improvements

Cyrus Farivar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:58:00 -0700

Delicious Library 2.1 brings with it a number of bug fixes and feature enhancements, as well as a Korean-language localization.

Apple extends coverage for MacBook Pro Nvidia repairs

Dan Moren — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:47:00 -0700

Apple has extended the coverage of repairs for MacBook Pros sporting faulty Nvidia graphics processors from two years to three years.

xScope 2.2 adds more keyboard shortcuts, color control

David Chartier — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:15:00 -0700

An update to this screen measurement and color inspection tool for designers and developers brings more keyboard flexibility and UI control.

KB Covers foregoes covers, intros keyboards

Dan Frakes — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:15:00 -0700

KB Covers has introduced a line of application-specific keyboards that put commonly used keyboard shortcuts right on the keys.

Microsoft relaunching search service as Bing

Scott McNulty — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:04:00 -0700

Microsoft is relaunching its Live Search search engine as Bing, and bringing new features, a new look, and a new fan: Woz.

Apple remodeling 100 stores, changing One to One trainings

Dan Moren — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:26:00 -0700

Apple is making some changes in its retail operations, remodeling some stores as well as altering the terms of its One to One training program.

New company to start selling Mac clones

Dan Moren — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:01:00 -0700

A new Mac clone-maker, Quo Computer, plans to start selling Mac clones via the Internet and at a brick-and-mortar location in the LA area next month.

The Macalope Weekly: All things to all people

The Macalope — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:01:00 -0700

Will the hypothetical Apple tablet wear out its hypothetical welcome—hypothetically, of course? And the Macalope searches for a conspiracy in the App Store, and rumors of a bargain-basement-priced iPhone.

Apple kicks off annual Back to School promotion

Dan Moren — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:53:00 -0700

Apple's Back to School promotion is once again in full swing, with qualifying buyers eligible for a free iPod along with purchase of a Mac.

Apple quietly bumps white MacBook specs

Dan Moren — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:49:00 -0700

On Wednesday, Apple quietly gave a slight speed bump to the $999 white polycarbonate MacBook, improving the processor, RAM, and hard drive of the configuration.

Clone-maker Psystar files for bankruptcy

Dan Moren — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:32:00 -0700

Psystar, maker of unauthorized Mac clones, has filed for bankruptcy protection in a Florida court. A hearing has been scheduled for June 5.

ACDSee Pro beta finally launched for Mac

Cyrus Farivar — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:34:00 -0700

This week, ACD Systems launched a beta of its ACDSee Pro photography application for the Mac.

Apple facing labor protesters in Taiwan

Dan Moren — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:56:00 -0700

Protesters assembled outside of Apple's Taiwan headquarters on Thursday to bring attention to poor labor policies at one of the company's suppliers.

Like Macs? You'll love these pillows

Scott McNulty — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:08:00 -0700

These Mac-related pillows command you to sleep.

The Macalope Weekly: The waiting is the hardest part

The Macalope — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:14:00 -0700

Apple and Microsoft: two great tastes that taste great together? Also this week, has Microsoft topped Apple in the war of brands, and who better than mythical beast to talk about a mythical tablet?

BackupLoupe peeks into your Time Machine backups

David Chartier — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:29:00 -0700

BackupLoupe is a simple third-party utility that can tell you what exactly Time Machine is backing up and help you cut down on the amount of space that it takes up.

Apple lags on Java security fix in OS X

Dan Moren — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:40:00 -0700

A Java vulnerability, fixed six months ago by Sun, remains at large in OS X even as of the last major system update.

Snow Leopard videos removed from YouTube

Dan Moren — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:57:00 -0700

Videos purporting to show off features of Apple's forthcoming Snow Leopard operating system have now been removed from YouTube.