First Snow Leopard Update: 10.6.1 Is Here
We knew it was in the works, but now it’s here—the 10.6.1 update, with newer Flash plug-in and tweaks for 3G modems, DVD playback, Dock, Mail and other areas. Have at it. More: continued here
Month: September 2009
See more fields in Finder Spotlight search results
Learn how to enable the Size, Version, Comments, and Label fields when viewing Finder Spotlight search results. Once enabled, you can easily sort on any field. More: continued here
Coloring with Adobe Kuler
The use of color is generally one of the most important aspects of any design. But not all designers are blessed with the ability to create color combinations that work well together. Most of us know a great color-combo when we see one, but couldn’t create one if our lives depended on it. This is…
Facebook rolls out lite version; Mac desktop app appears
Thin is in at Facebook. It introduced an alternate front door for the social network called “Facebook Lite,” a slimmed-down version of the site. There’s also a new Mac desktop notification app. More: continued here
Review: iTunes 9
iTunes 9 aims to make it easier for new users to bring in media and start enjoying it, while providing some of the most-requested features for existing users. In most respects, it succeeds, although it’s not without drawbacks. More: continued here
Home Sharing: At last, iTunes library synchronization
Home Sharing finally brings real iTunes library synchronization to computers in the same household. Peter Cohen has had a chance to step through the process and brings this report. More: continued here
Why There Is No Camera In the iPod Touch and Why That Sucks
I don’t expect Apple to deliver on rumors. After all, most rumors are crap, even John Gruber’s iPod touch camera prediction. But that doesn’t stop me from asking questions: Why the hell there is no camera on the iPod touch? More: continued here
Minimalism v. Feature Creep – Apple’s split personality
Snow Leopard debuted in late August to wide acclaim. Much of the praise has stemmed from the fact that the system boasted “no new features,” according to Apple. On the other hand: Yesterday Apple announced a new line iPods. The Nano has about a million new features, some of which struck me as unnecessary feature…
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The Incredible Shrinking iPod Prices Undercut The Zune HD
We’re still hours away from Apple’s event today in San Francisco, but that apparently hasn’t stopped the company from releasing some changes in … More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS
Live coverage from Apple’s ‘It’s only rock and roll’ event
The party starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET for Apple’s latest and greatest. Will there be new iPods (probably), Cocktail (maybe), or the mythic iTablet (who really knows)? Engadget is liveblogging the whole event, so we’ll know soon enough! More: continued here
Apple Event Roundup
Paul and Ringo did not make an appearance, and the Apple tablet wasn’t at Wednesday’s Apple press conference, as expected. But chief executive Steve Jobs returned to debut an iPod nano with a built-in video camera and FM tuner. More: continued here
Apple updates QuickTime for Leopard, Tiger users
According to Apple’s notes, QuickTime 7.6.4 adds support for the newly released iTunes 9, improves audio device support for Windows Vista users, and fixes several security issues. More: continued here
Adobe unveils Flash Access 2.0
Adobe Systems has announced Adobe Flash Access 2.0, a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform, at the 2009 IBC (International Broadcasting Convention). Flash Access 2.0, formerly known as Adobe Flash Media Rights Management Server, is content protection software that lets content creators control how, when, and where audio and video content can be experienced…
iPhone OS 3.1 is offical, available today
Apple just announced iPhone OS 3.1, which includes Genius recommendations for the App Store. It’s available today for free to iPhone users and iPod touch users with 3.0. Developing… More: continued here
Adobe Story public preview released
Adobe Systems has announced the public preview of Adobe Story, new online and offline collaborative script development software, at the 2009 IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) trade show. Adobe Story automatically turns script content into metadata that can be used throughout the company’s digital video workflow. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS