VMware on Tuesday unveiled the newest version of its virtualization application for the Mac, Fusion 3. The new version will be available on October 27, but can be pre-ordered today. (more…)
Apple is resigning its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of disagreements over environmental issues, according to a story on the Washington Post. (more…)
Adobe announced on Monday at the Adobe MAX conference that Flash Professional CS5 will support creating rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. (more…)
After my article appeared last month about writing songs with EZdrummer, I received quite a few questions about how hard it was to upgrade from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2. Good news — it’s really easy. (more…)
According to a new study from market research firm NPD, 12 percent of all U.S. households own a Mac. That’s a pretty big increase for Apple, moving up 3 percent from the 9 percent of U.S. households reported for Apple in 2008. (more…)
Apple is suing Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths, over its new logo design. Apple feels the design is too much like its own, according to a story on WAToday.com. (more…)
Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices. iPhone OS is conspicuously absent from the list of supported platforms, but Flash Player 10.1 could be the fabled “middle product” Steve Jobs has been looking for. (more…)
I really like Apple’s iWork ’09 suite of applications. They are easy to use, offer a good feature set and are available for a great price. (more…)
Apple hasn’t been making many friends at Google these days. In fact, it would appear the days of the two companies working closely together may be coming to an end. (more…)
Asbury Park, NJ. Coney Island, NY. Santa Cruz, Calif. All of these places conjure a very specific and very American sense of having fun — fun at old-style arcades just like you’d find on the carnival midway or boardwalk near the beach. I want to draw your attention to two recently-released products on the App Store which echo that era. And their prices are peanuts for what you get.
I was amazed to read all the people whining and complaining about having to pay $3 to upgrade to Tweetie 2.0. (more…)
If you have iWork ’09 and you have any need to collaborate with people, you should be using iWork.com. Apple’s recently sweetened the pot with some enhancements that make it safer and easier to use than ever.
Disney on Tuesday introduced Disney Digital Books, a new effort to capture the attention of tech-savvy early readers and their parents. The e-books are viewable on a Mac or PC running a Web browser with Flash, and the service operates on a subscription model. A free trial is also available. (more…)
I’m depressed to realize I actually find this app useful, but my vision is going. Too many years of toiling away in dimly lit monasteries working on illuminated manuscript, I expect. (more…)
Apple on Tuesday rolled out a new resource on its Web site for users that want to find apps for the iPhone or iPod touch. (more…)
Apple owned FileMaker on Tuesday introduced Bento 3, the newest version of the company’s personal database application for the Mac. (more…)
Apple on Monday released an update for iWork ’09 that fixes issues in all three of the productivity suite’s apps — Keynote, Pages and Numbers. (more…)
If Apple can simply get this message out the door, the iPod touch will sell itself to families looking to maximize their holiday budget. iTunes 9 and Home Sharing is what can make the iPod touch the one gaming system that no family can live without, one whose value is considerably better than anything Sony or Nintendo offer. (more…)
Apple on Monday announced yet another milestone for its App Store — 2 billion downloads. (more…)
It’s a big day for The Loop. Three industry veterans, Peter Cohen, Paul Zampitella and Ed Prasek have joined the team in various positions. (more…)
As promised, AT&T on Friday activated Multimedia Messaging (MMS) for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. (more…)
Toontrack music on Thursday released a major update to its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer 2. (more…)
Digidesign on Thursday upped the ante in the world of digital guitar amp and effects processing with the introduction of Eleven Rack. (more…)
Palm on Wednesday responded to a decision by the USB Implementors Forum that favored Apple in the back-and-forth battle involving the Palm Pre’s ability to sync with iTunes. (more…)
Of all the things we do with our iPhones, one of the most popular is certainly taking and sharing photos. The best part is the iPhone allows us to do all the basics without even connecting to a computer. (more…)
Apple on Tuesday released updates for three of its applications — iTunes, Logic Pro and MainStage. (more…)
Palm may be out of moves in its battle to have the Pre continue syncing with iTunes. The USB Implementers Forum rendered its decision today and in a letter seen by The Loop, the group sided with Apple. (more…)
Most people will have to wait until December 18 to see James Cameron’s new masterpiece film, Avatar. However, if you are attending the Adobe Max conference in October, you’ll get a sneak peek of the new movie. (more…)
Out with the old, in with the new. (more…)
Apple on Tuesday expanded the lessons available in the GarageBand Lesson Store to include two classic Rush songs and a John Legend song. (more…)