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Software
∞ Photography for Beginners: Holiday gift giving (and getting) Part 2
Last week, we talked about some gear and gadgets you could put on your Holiday Wish List for yourself or your favorite photographer. This week, we’ll look at some more fun things, including some software.
∞ Ambrosia releases WireTap Anywhere 2.0
Ambrosia Software has announced the release of WireTap Anywhere 2.0, an upgrade to their audio routing and mixing software for Mac OS X. It costs $129, and upgrades are available for $69.
∞ Woz admits he was wrong about Apple buying Nuance
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak caused a flurry of speculation yesterday as he revealed that Apple had purchased speech recognition software company, Nuance.
∞ Print from iPad, iPhone to any printer using Printopia
AirPrint is one of the coolest new features of iOS 4.2 – with it, iOS devices can now print. Unfortunately, at least for now, AirPrint works only with a small handful of printers. At present, Apple lists 11 models manufactured … Continued
∞ Photography for Beginners: Holiday gift giving (and getting)
‘Tis the season — to stress out about getting the perfect gift, for the perfect someone. Or even yourself (it’s been a tough year, go ahead and treat yourself!).
∞ iPad and iOS 4.2 compatible with new MobileMe Calendar
Apple sent a note to MobileMe subscribers on Monday letting them know that the iPad with iOS 4.2 is compatible with the new MobileMe calendar.
∞ GameSalad Creator lets you make your own iOS games for free
GameSalad Inc. has announced a new “Free to Make” model for its “Basic” membership plan, enabling anyone to make their own iOS game without having to pay a fee.
∞ GarageBand: A powerful music creation app
As a musician, GarageBand is my favorite app in Apple’s iLife ’11 suite. Not just because it can help you create music, but because it’s a powerful app that makes creating music easier.
∞ Google Analytics: Google's most valuable service
Google offers Internet users a variety of tools from email to online documents, but few are as useful to so many people as Google Analytics.
∞ iToner 2.0.7 adds iOS 4.2 compatibility
Ambrosia Software on Thursday released an update for its iPhone ringtone-maker, iToner.
∞ iStopMotion adds tilt shift, easier iMovie export
Boinx Software has announced the release of iStopMotion 2.5, a major new release of its stop motion animation software for the Mac. It’s a free update for registered version 2 users; the software costs $49 for its Home edition, $99 … Continued
∞ Google offered $4 billion for Twitter
Search giant Google reportedly offered to buy Twitter for between $2.5 billion and $4 billion.
∞ Apple releases Safari 5.0.3
Apple on Thursday updated its Safari Web browser for Mac OS X, bringing the current version to 5.0.3.
∞ Microsoft: Office 2011 significantly faster
Microsoft Office 2011 has been available for a few weeks and reviews have been positive so far. Many of the early users, including me, noticed the significant speed increase in the new version. Microsoft on Tuesday gave some insight into … Continued
∞ Snow Leopard Server 10.6.5 gets Dovecot fix
After briefly removing the software update from its Web site Apple has re-posted Mac OS X Server 10.6.5.
∞ Apple activates iTunes Ping on the iPad
Late last week, Apple activated its Ping social networking service for users of its iPad device.
∞ Photography for Beginners: How to buy a digital camera
We’ve talked about the pros and cons of the iPhone, Point and Shoots (P&S) and DSLRs. Christmas is coming — is a new camera going to be under your tree?
∞ Apple releases iTunes 10.1
Apple on Friday released iTunes 10.1, available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s Web site.
∞ Apple integrates Twitter into Ping
Apple and Twitter have teamed up to allow users of Apple’s Ping social networking service to share items between iTunes and your Twitter feed.
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.5
Apple on Wednesday released an update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, bringing the most current release to 10.6.5.
∞ Simultaneously copy and paste text on the Mac
This is why I love Mac developers — they see a problem and come up with an innovative, cool solution. If you’ve ever tried to copy and paste multiple lines of text, you know what a pain it is. CopySwap … Continued
∞ Microsoft updates Office 2011, fixing critical issues
Microsoft on Tuesday released an update for its recently released Office 2011 for Mac.
∞ Pro Tools 9: This changes everything
Every company that releases a new product wants you to think that it changes the dynamics of the market it competes — few actually do. However, with Pro Tools 9, Avid has literally changed the game.
∞ Adobe releases Audition for Mac public beta
Adobe on Tuesday released a public beta of Audition for Mac, the companies professional audio application.
∞ LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga comes to the Mac
Feral Interactive on Tuesday announced the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the Macintosh. It’ll be available beginning Nov. 12, 2010 for $39.95.
∞ Adobe: Apple incites, condones negative campaign against Flash
Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch lays much of the blame for Flash’s recent woes with the media directly at the feet of Apple.
∞ Photography for Beginners: The Big Boys — DSLR
DSLR stands for “Digital Single Lens Reflex.” To many photographers, it stands for power — the power of control and creativity.
∞ Avid unveils Pro Tools 9, compatible with third-party interfaces
Avid on Friday introduced Pro Tools 9 in what could be the biggest release in the software’s storied history.
∞ iPhoto 9.1 adds calendar, holiday card themes
Apple on Thursday released an update to iPhoto 9, bringing it to version 9.1 The new release is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through Apple’s Web site.