The ongoing battle between Apple and Adobe began to heat up earlier this year after it became clear that the iPad would not support Flash. The two companies brought the fight to the public in recent weeks, and I wanted … Continued
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∞ eBay offering WWDC devs special pricing for DevCon 2010
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) takes place in San Francisco from June 7-11, but it’s not the only conference in the area during that time. eBay is also holding its developer conference and they are offering WWDC devs discounted entry.
∞ Adobe founders hit back at Jobs and Apple in Flash debate
Two weeks after Apple CEO Steve Jobs posted an open letter on the pitfalls of using Flash in the company’s mobile devices, Adobe founders Chuck Geschke and John Warnock responded with their own thoughts.
∞ Apple offers new MobileMe Mail beta
If you’re a MobileMe user, you’ll be interested in the new beta Apple launched for Mail users.
∞ Three new "Take Control" ebooks for iPad, iPhone, Mac released by Adam Engst
Adam and Tonya Engst have released three new ebooks that cover topics for Mac, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users.
∞ Sandvox training videos released
Long time Macintosh developer, Dan Wood, released a new set of training videos this week for his Web site building tool, Sandvox.
∞ MarsEdit 3.0 adds rich text editor
One of my favorite Mac developers, Daniel Jalkut, on Tuesday released MarsEdit 3.0, adding a number of new features for the blogging tool.
∞ Using the iPad with iPhoto and Aperture
The iPad may be considered a mobile device, but Apple built-in a lot of intelligent features, like its ability to work seamlessly with iPhoto and Aperture on the Mac.
∞ Aperture at the NBA playoffs
Anytime a new version of a major app like Aperture is released, people always wonder how it stacks up in real-world conditions. Check this out: On deadline Thomas Boyd chose Aperture to handle the photos from three photographers and nine … Continued
∞ iPhoto books for Mother's Day, a great gift idea
If you wondering what to get for that special person on Mother’s Day, you should take a look at something that’s already on your computer — iPhoto Books and Calendars.
∞ Apple closes down Lala music service
Apple will close down the Lala music service it purchased last December, according to a note on the service’s Web site.
∞ Apple releases Aperture 3.0.3
Apple on Thursday updated its professional photography workflow application, Aperture, fixing nine bugs.
∞ iTunes 9.1.1 fixes VoiceOver issues, more
Apple on Tuesday released an update to iTunes to bring it to version 9.1.1. The new version is available for download through the System Update preference. It’s also available for download from Apple’s Web site.
∞ Bare Bones releases BBEdit 9.5
Is there really a better application on the Mac than BBEdit? It’s an app that I’ve been using everyday for the better part of 15 years and on Tuesday it received a major update with the release of version 9.5.
∞ Free Bento 3 Family Organizer works with Mac, iPhone, iPad
FileMaker on Tuesday announced the release of Bento 3 Family Organizer, free templates for FileMaker’s Bento software. A free 30-day trial of the Bento software for Mac is also available.
∞ Apple updates Digital Camera Raw Compatibility software
Apple has posted an update to its Digital Camera Raw Compatibility software – the new update is version 3.2, and it adds support for new camera models and addresses issues with supported cameras, as well.
∞ Unity game dev tools add iPad support, developer speaks on iPhone SDK
Unity Technologies has announced the release of Unity iPhone 1.7, with iPad support. Unity is a 3D game development tool that works on multiple platforms, including Mac, Windows and the Web.
∞ Quicken Essentials lowers price, adds features
Intuit on Friday announced a lower price and new features for Quicken Essentials, its personal finance software. The software will now cost $49.99; customers who purchased it at the higher price of $69.99 will be eligible for a refund for … Continued
∞ Hands On: CopyTrans Manager for Windows manages iPod and iPhone media
Not all of us use Macs to manage our iPods. Maybe you use Windows PCs at work, or perhaps you have a mixed environment at home. I’ve often been asked what tools I use for the iPod, so I thought … Continued
∞ Adobe unveils Creative Suite 5
Adobe on Monday announced Creative Suite 5 (CS5), the newest version of its creative applications. The new products include five suites and is made up of 15 software applications.
∞ Twitter buys Tweetie
Twitter on Friday revealed that it had purchased Tweetie, an app designed and developed by Loren Brichter for the Mac and iPhone.
∞ Witch 3.0 window switching utility released
Many Tricks on Wednesday released Witch 3.0, the newest version of the company’s window switching utility.
∞ Dr. Seuss iPhone books updated for iPad, for free
Oceanhouse Media has announced the release of apps for the iPad, including Dr. Seuss e-book apps. “The Cat In the Hat,” “Dr. Seuss’ ABC” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” are each priced at $2.99. But if you’ve already bought … Continued
∞ FileMaker offers Bento for iPad
FileMaker has introduced a version of its personal database software Bento for iPad, pricing it at $4.99. It’s a standalone version of the database software that also synchronizes with its Mac and iPhone counterparts.
∞ Pangea reveals iPad lineup
First the Mac, then the iPhone, now the iPad: Pangea Software has revealed iPad launch plans for its line of popular games.
∞ Apple releases AirPort Base Station, Time Capsule updates
Apple on Monday released updates for its AirPort wireless base stations.
∞ Apple releases iTunes 9.1, updates iPhoto, VoiceOver Kit for iPod
Apple on Tuesday released updates for iTunes, iPhoto and the VoiceOver Kit for iPod.
∞ Understanding Tower Defense games
Tower defense games have taken on a life of their own recently, thanks to an influx of great iPhone and iPod touch games. It turns out that this subgenre of strategy gaming has been around for quite a while. Let’s … Continued
∞ Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.3
Apple on Monday released Mac OS X 10.6.3 fixing a number of issues including improving reliability of QuickTime X.
∞ Aperture the backbone of the Best of Photojournalism awards
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is holding its annual Best of Photojournalism awards this week and Apple’s photography workflow application, Aperture, is playing a big role.