Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Apple web site just announced that Steve Jobs passed away at 56. RIP Steve.
Read moreMac OS X Lion Available Today From the Mac App Store
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Apple today announced that Mac OS X Lion is available today as a download from the Mac App Store for $29.99. Some of the features in Lion include: new Multi-Touchgestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control; the Mac App Store; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app. Additional new features in Lion include: Resume, which brings...
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Apple Introduces New Mac Mini Models
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Apple today Apple today updated the Mac mini with next generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Lion. The new Mac mini lineup is the following : - The 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 2GB of memory and a 500GB hard drive starts at a suggested retail price of $599 (US), with options to add memory up to 8GB and a 750GB...
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Apple Introduces New MacBook Air Models
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Apple today introduced several new MacBook air models.The new Macs are based on Intel's Sandy Bridge platform. Apple also replaced the minidisplay port with a Thunderbolt port for peripherals. The new MacBooks also have backlit keyboards. They are offered in the following configurations: 11.6-inch - 1.6 GHz, 64 GB SSD, 2 GB RAM: $999 - 1.6 GHz, 128 GB SSD, 4 GB RAM: $1199 13.3-inch - 1.7...
Read moreApple Releases iTunes 10.4 (64 bits, full screen, designed for Lion)
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Apple today released iTunes 10.4 with support for Lion's Full-Screen Apps feature. The other major feature of iTunes 10.4 is that it is now a 64-bit Cocoa application. According to Apple, "you can now use iTunes with OS X Lion's new Full-Screen App capability, which allows you to use iTunes and other apps without distractions. Navigate between your full-screen apps with a simple gesture....
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Puzzle Moppet 1.0 – A 3D puzzle game on the Mac App Store
Garnet Games announces the release of Puzzle Moppet, a challenging 3D logic puzzle game for Mac OS X, which is now available on the Mac App Store at a discounted price. Puzzle Moppet is a brain teasing 3D platform puzzle game. The player's task is to guide the Moppet through 30 levels, and help the Moppet find its way past ice blocks, exploding blocks, balloons and elevators, and reach the portal at the end of each puzzle. The gameplay in Puzzle Moppet is designed to test player's brains with puzzles ranging from the fun and very easy to the devilishly devious that will require a deep spatial awareness to complete.
Game Features:
* 30 tricky and interesting puzzles
* Unique graphical style
* True 3D puzzles
Device Requirements:
* Mac OS X Leopard or later
* 1 Ghz Intel processor
* 256 MB RAM
* 20 MB hard disk space
* Graphics card recommended for best experience
Pricing and Availability:
Puzzle Moppet 1.0 is currently available for only $4.99 on the Mac App Store in the Games category, and a demo version of 7 different levels is available for free from the Puzzle Moppet website.
Puzzle Moppet 1.0
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Apple updates AppleTV Software (Apple TV Software Update 4.3)
Apple today updated its AppleTv software to version 4.3. The new version includes :
- the ability to watch TV shows that you purchased (this is one of the effects of iCloud). You can also purchase shows on the AppleTV. They can be re-downloaded on other iOS devices. Shows purchased on other iOS devices or with iTunes automatically show up as available to play on the AppleTV.
- the ability to browse and watch videos uploaded on Vimeo.
The new features are described on the Apple web site.
ShareCal 2.0 Released – Calendar Sharing App Free for a Limited Time
Daniel Amitay today announced the release and immediate availability of ShareCal 2.0, a major update to his calendar event sharing app for the iPhone and iPod touch. ShareCal makes sharing your calendar events with others as simple as bumping your phones together or sending an email. Just pick which events you would like to send, choose how you want to share the events, and you're done. Version 2.0 adds the ability to send multiple events at the same time.
ShareCal works on all iOS 4+ devices and is the easiest integrated event-sharing app on the iTunes App Store. All that is required is an internet connection (WiFi/Cellular).
* Share events with coworkers, family, friends, anybody
* ShareCal uses events from your real Calendar
* ShareCal saves events into your real Calendar
* ShareCal is extremely easy to use
* Share events face to face
* Share events from far away
* Share multiple events at the same time
Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 2.7 MB
Pricing and Availability:
ShareCal 2.0 is free for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the iTunes App Store in the Social Networking category. ShareCal will only work on iOS 4.0+ devices.
SecureMac releases MacScan 2.9 Supports Lion and More
SecureMac today announced MacScan 2.9, the latest version of itsanti-spyware privacy and security software now adding support for Apple's Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. This new version of MacScan enhances protection against the latest threats for Mac OS X, adding usability enhancements, bug fixes and adding full compatibility for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). MacScan 2.9 has been updated to offer compatibility with Apple's Safari 5.1. Additionally, MacScan 2.9 contains an improved user interface plus the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist.
Pricing and Availability:
MacScan 2.9 is available for download immediately to try for 30-days or purchase for 29.99. Upgrades from previous versions of MacScan 2 are free, and can be obtained by either selecting "Check for Updates" under the "MacScan" menu, or by downloading the demo version from SecureMac and entering your serial number.
MacScan Family Pack lets you install the popular MacScan anti-spyware software on up to three computers for only $49.99. Existing users of MacScan can upgrade the single license to the MacScan Family Pack allowing installation on up to three computers for the difference of the original price and the Family Pack price.
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