I just love watching what smart people come up with. The latest is an algorithm to figure out when Apple will reach its 10 billionth song downloaded.
Software
∞ Macworld Expo: Was it successful?
Macworld Expo 2010 is over, and the show is being hailed as a success by many attendees. That is great news for IDG and the Mac community as a whole.
∞ The Loop enters into strategic partnership with freshcode
This is a very big day for us here at The Loop. Today we entered into a strategic partnership with freshcode, makers of Bodega.
∞ Expo: Microsoft reveals new Office 2011 details
Microsoft is using this week’s Macworld Expo in San Francisco to offer new details about its forthcoming Office for Mac 2011, which will be available in store by the 2010 holiday season.
∞ Expo: MacSpeech offers new Scribe app and add-ons
MacSpeech on Thursday announced MacSpeech Scribe, a transcription application for the Mac that turns your voice recording into written text. It costs $149, and MacSpeech Dictate users can get it for $99.
∞ Apple updates iLife Support, Digital Camera Raw Compatibility
Apple on Tuesday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0. The update extends raw image compatibility both for iPhoto ’09 and the new Aperture 3. It has also released iLife Support 9.0.4.
∞ Apple releases Aperture SlideShow Support 1.0
Aperture was just released earlier today, but Apple has already released an update for one of the app’s new features.
∞ Aperture 3 first thoughts from an iPhoto user
I’m not a pro photographer by any means. In fact, Apple’s iPhoto satisfies most of my needs quite well, so that’s how I decided to take a look at Aperture 3.
∞ Apple releases Aperture 3
Apple on Tuesday announced the release of Aperture 3, a major new version of its photo editing and management software for the Mac. It’s available now for $199; upgrades for existing Aperture users cost $99. Apple has also released a … Continued
∞ Take Control of Screen Sharing and Back to My Mac released
Mac personalities Adam and Tonya Engst have released two new ebooks in their popular “Take Control” series.
∞ Flash on iPad? Ball's in Apple's court, says Adobe CTO
Adobe’s chief technology officer, Kevin Lynch, has posted a defense of Flash technology to the company’s blog area. Lynch’s comments are aimed at criticism of Flash as a technology absent on the iPhone and iPad.
∞ Apple releases iTunes 9.0.3
Apple on Monday updated iTunes, the company’s music and video software.
∞ FuzzMeasure audio and acoustics measurement tool updated
There are a lot of things to consider when setting up a studio, home theater, stage or auditorium, not the least of which is the actual space you will be using.
∞ Apple updates Snow Leopard, Leopard security
Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2010-001, available for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Server and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s … Continued
∞ Logic Pro 64-bit the talk of the NAMM music show
Apple’s release of Logic Pro 9.1 two days before the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. last week caused quite a stir on the show floor with developers, engineers and users.
∞ Apple updates Boot Camp for Windows 7
Apple has released an update to Boot Camp, the software it uses to enable Intel-based Mac users to install Windows. The update provides support for Windows 7, the latest major release of Windows that came out last fall. The update … Continued
∞ The Loop interviews Tim Self, Propellerhead Software
In the first of our video interviews from NAMM, Jim Dalrymple interviews Tim Self, Propellerhead Software’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. Tim discusses Propellerhead’s Record, new audio recording software.
∞ Stanford's iPhone Application Development course is back
One of the most popular courses on Apple’s iTunes U education portal is back for the winter quarter.
∞ Logic Pro, MainStage get 64-bit support
Apple on Tuesday released an update for its professional audio products, Logic Pro and MainStage. In addition to many bug fixes, the update also adds 64-bit support to both applications.
∞ Billings 3.5 adds support for upcoming iPhone app
Marketcircle just released an update for its professional time billing application, Billings, adding support for its upcoming Billings Touch iPhone app.
∞ Make your gift count with Charity Checks
It’s been a tough year for all of us. I think most are ready to welcome 2010 with the hope of a better year, but there is still something we can do to help others now. And you can do … Continued
∞ Microsoft delays Messenger A/V support until March 2010
Microsoft on Tuesday posted on its blog that A/V support expected in 2009 for Messenger would be delayed until March 2010.
∞ MacUpdate gives Videobox and MainMenu away for free
In addition to its holiday promotion, which we wrote about earlier this week, MacUpdate decided to give away two apps to its users for free.
∞ Walt Mosspuppet answers reader email from the beard
I love Walt Mosspuppet. I follow him on Twitter (@mosspuppet) and watch all of his videos to get a good laugh.
∞ Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update
Apple on Wednesday released an update for photographers using Mac OS X.
∞ Pro Tools LE update adds Snow Leopard support
Digidesign on Wednesday released an update for Pro Tools, adding support for Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system.
∞ Facebook passes 100 million visitors in November
Do you visit Facebook? Many of us do visit the popular social networking site on a daily basis, contributing to a new high in Internet traffic.
∞ MacUpdate Promo kicks off with 11 apps for $49.99
Mac software update site, MacUpdate, is in full swing with its third annual holiday bundle, giving users a chance to save some money when buying applications.
∞ Apple offers free iTunes LP Holiday Sampler
Apple is feeling the holiday spirit. The company on Thursday posted an iTunes Holiday Sampler and it’s free.
∞ Apple adds iTunes gift cards to Facebook
Apple on Wednesday introduced a new feature through popular social networking site, Facebook.