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22:26:25 10/04/09
Mac News Weekly - #89
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Apple announced that the AppStore has seen over two billion downloads of applications since its open last year.
iPhone users in the UK will soon have the option to use either O2 or Orange as their carrier.
In July, Apple bought a mapping company called Placebase . It is possible that Apple will use these maps instead of Google's maps in the Maps application.
BlackBerry Manager for Mac is finally here. You can sync DRM free music and data.
Mac News Weekly - Tip of the Week - DiskInventory X.
Apple is about ready to introduce new generation of the Mighty Mouse and keyboard.
Snow Leopard is only about a month old and already 18% of Mac users upgraded which means 1% of all computer users are now running Snow Leopard.
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00:47:50 09/28/09
Mac News Weekly - #88
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Phone users on AT%T finally have MMS on their iPhones !
The Google Voice fiasco just got more intense. Google is saying that Apple actually did reject the GoogleVoice app from the AppStore, when Apple said a month ago that this wasn't the case.
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple may introduce new iMacs next week , possibly along with new MacBooks .
Life Time Fitness, a gym company in the United States, has banned the new iPod nano in locker rooms due to privacy concerns.
Mac News Weekly - Tip of the Week - DateLine
A YouTuber is claiming he sent nearly 700,000 text messages in one month using his iPhone and then getting a 13,000 page AT%T bill.
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the portable Macintosh. It is amazing to see how far everything has come.
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01:05:43 09/12/09
Mac News Weekly - #87
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Announcements from the Apple "It's Only Rock and Roll" event.
Besides new iPod Touches, Nanos, and update to iTunes, the biggest highlight of the event is that Steve Jobs presented it.
iPod Touch - No design updates. Apple dropped the price of the 8GB model to $199. The 32GB and new 64GB models have a new processor that is 50% than the old one.
iPod Nano - Same design. Same price. New features include a built in pedometer, FM tuner and a camera that only takes video.
iPod Classic and Shuffle - Some minor changes. Apple also added a new special edition iPod Shuffle .
iTunes 9 was announced. Big features are better organization for content, apps, as well as in the store. They also added a new feature called Home Sharing .
iPhone software 3.1 was announced. No major changes, but you can now buy ringtones on the phone and there is a genius feature for Apps.
Not part of the event, but Snow Leopard 10.6.1 is out.
You can view liveblogs of the event here , here , and here .
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01:31:40 09/04/09
Mac News Weekly - #86
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Interview with Cali Lewis from GeekBrief.TV . We talk about Snow Leopard and a little bit about the Apple event next week .
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23:10:12 08/25/09
Mac News Weekly - #85
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Snow Leopard , the next version of the Mac operating system, will be released this Friday - August 28th. Snow Leopard is built on speed - making the entire system run faster.
Apple has publicly responded to the FCC's inquiry into the Google Voice fiasco. They note that they have not denied the Google Voice app yet, but it is still under review. Michael Arrington from the popular TechCrunch has some interesting thoughts .
The U.K. based Sunday Times wrote a profile piece on Steve Jobs . The article notes that people call him a dictator. It also goes into an interview where he was asking inappropriate questions and then gobbling like a turkey. What makes the story even worse is that Apple P.R. tried to stop the publication of the piece.
The TomTom iPhone application was finally released . There are different versions of the maps in different countries for different countries. TomTom is currently developing a dock that will attach to your car window that will give your original iPhone and iPod Touch GPS capabilities.
If you are like me, you have issues waking up in the morning. The Philips Wake Up Light awakes you to a nice soft light. It also includes an iPod and iPhone dock to play your favorite music.
Mac News Weekly Tip of the Week - Drag and Drop to Google.
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14:19:46 08/17/09
Mac News Weekly - #84
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The USAA Bank announced that they will update their iPhone application to support check deposits from your iPhone. You take a picture of the check and then upload it.
The Boy Genius Report says that iTunes 9 (to be released in September) will have support for BluRay and social-media applications.
Jason Calacanis, the CEO of Mahalo , wrote an op-ed newsletter on how Apple is loosing its' charm. You can find the web-version of his news letter here .
Apple is now giving prospective 15 inch MacBookPro buyers an option of an anti-glare matte screen . It will set you back $50. This has been an option on the 17 inch MacBook Pro (and on every model a few years ago!). There is no matte option for the 13 inch MacBook Pro.
It seems like we get more hints about the Mac Tablet every week! Gizmodo says that it will come in two models, one for education and one for home. Another report by Silicon Scoop says that they will have an OLED screen.
Snow Leopard is reported to be Gold Master.
We are launching a new segment called the Mac News Weekly Tip of the Week. We will help you get the most out of your Mac. Today's tip is TinyGrab - screenshot sharing.
Microsoft will completely re-build Entourage to Outlook for the Mac and make it more user friendly.
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13:24:11 08/08/09
Mac News Weekly - #83
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Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google, has resigned from his position a board-member for Apple.
The FCC has launched an inquiry into Apple rejecting the Google Voice application from the App Store.
You would think Apple would want to launch an App Store for the Mac! For now, Bodega by IDFUSION Software will do the job.
Mac O.S. 10.5.8 is out. You can download it here .
Amazon is offering pre-orders for Snow Leopard.
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16:28:07 08/01/09
Mac News Weekly - #82
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Yep! This is Mac News Weekly 82.5 because I miscounted the last episode.
iPhone software 3.0.1 is out . It fixes the phone's venerability to hacks via SMS messages. It is highly recommended that all users update their device.
There is a huge fiasco going on about how Apple rejected Google Voice apps. One of two things may have happened - Apple dismissed it because it duplicates what the iPhone already has or that AT%T asked for its' removal due to the load it would put on the network.
**UPDATE - THE FCC HAS LAUNCHED AN INQUIRY INTO THIS MATTER**
Apple updated Time Capsule and now it can support 2TB of storage. The new models also sport dual-band wireless.
The MobileMe iDisk application is available for free (iTunes link) on the App Store. Users can now easily manage their iDisk and view certain files from their Apple mobile.
Oh no! It appears Apple has discontinued Shake, their digital effects software.
Apple tablet to run iPhone OS and to be announced in September ?
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00:48:52 07/27/09
Mac News Weekly - #81
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It's been a while (I was at a journalism program), and I miss-counted the episode in the script. This is actually Mac News Weekly - #81.
Apple had its most successful non-holiday quarter in history. 2.6 million Macs were sold along with 5.2 million iPhones. Profit was up 15% from last year with quarterly revenue at 1.23 billion dollars.
iTunes 8.2.1 was released last week and it killed the ability to sync a Palm Pre. This week, Palm issued an over-the-air update to the Pre, and it fixes the syncing issues . The competition is on!
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is slated to launch a multi-touch tablet in the first quarter of 2010. It will be similar to an iPod Touch. A separate report indicates that it will be $800.
Apple updated its pro audio and video suites, FinalCut Studio and Logic Studio .
Want to make your iPhone battery life last for days? Check out these tips from TechRadar.com .
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02:03:46 06/27/09
Mac News Weekly - #80
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It has been reported and confirmed by CNBC that Steve Jobs has returned as CEO at Apple. He took a medical leave in the winter for an undisclosed reason. The CNBC report comes a few days after the Wall Street Journal reported he had a liver transplant in Tennessee two months ago.
The iPhone 3GS came out last week, and Apple reports that they have sold 1 million of the handsets on the launch weekend. They also report that six million iPhone and iPod touch owners have downloaded the 3.0 software.
Apple released a new Apple TV software update. Software version 2.4 allows for multi-touch gestures in the Remote app for the iPhone and iPod touch. These gesutres mimic actually using the remote.
The app store has released its first turn-by-turn GPS application. AT%T Navigator is available now in the app store for free, but using it cost $10 a month. It includes extra goodies like nearby gas stations, coffee shops, and WiFi hotspots.
WildCharge, a company that makes a mat so you can charge your gadget without wires, has unveiled their new products so you can charge your iPhone or iPod touch wirelessly. The iPod touch case is available now, and the iPhone case is coming out in July, and will be compatible with all iPhone models.
Everyone knows that the Wall Street Journal's tech journalist, Walt Mossberg, is a huge fan of Apple products. He reports that the new MacBook Pro's have the best battery life ever tested.
You all remember the guy from the original iPhone guided tour, right? Well, Bob, is leaving Apple and going to a venture capatalist firm.
Shownotes written by Sam Murphy. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/sammurphy
iPhone 3GS Review by George Drage
Interview with Daniel Brusilovsky
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21:57:44 06/17/09
Mac News Weekly - #79
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iPhone 3.0 software came out earlier today. Plug your iPhone (or iPod Touch) into iTunes and press 'Check for Update' and it should install. Direct links for the downloads can be found here.If you are purchasing your new iPhone 3GS at BestBuy, you will have the option to be insured under GeekSquad's 'Black-tie' service. It covers a lot more than what AppleCare does (such as normal wear and tear), The iPhoneDev Team will release an unlock for all iPhones on Friday. Some people who ordered the iPhone 3GS are reporting that their shipment was delayed by Apple so it does not arrive to their home before the Friday release. Tweetdeck has released a powerful Twitter client for Apple mobile products.I will not be getting the iPhone 3GS, but if you would like review it here on MNW this weekend, shoot me an email! Max@macnewsweekly.com - and I will send you further details.
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00:53:39 06/10/09
Mac News Weekly - #78
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WWDC Keynote recap! (The video for the presentation can be found here)New laptopsSnow LeopardiPhone 3.0 iPhone 3GSSafari 4Mac News Weekly will be back sometime next week and should include perspective on all the announcements.
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12:49:05 06/05/09
Mac News Weekly - #77
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At the D7 Conference last week, Microsoft introduced their new Zune HD. It has an OLED touchscreen, HD radio and is capable of outputting HD video with a separate dock. Hulu released Hulu Desktop for the Mac and PC. It is like a home-media center application for the entire Hulu experience. The New York Post discovered that Apple's Fifth Avenue store (the 'cube') makes a whopping $440 million dollars a year in sales! It's 24/7 prime location helps. Apple has slightly changed its' One to One program to help with the rising popularity of the in-store help service. With WWDC just a few days away, rumors are heating up about the new iPhone. But there are so many rumors! TGRBLOG.com created a nice graphic with all the rumors while Adam Jackson has some photos of the Moscone Center. The TechCrunch tablet may be a step closer to coming to market. There is even an event scheduled in July for it!
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23:22:47 05/16/09
Mac News Weekly - #76
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Slingbox , the live TV-streamer, came out with their long awaited iPhone application . You can access live television on your iPhone, but only if you have access to a WiFi network. It is available now in the AppStore for $30.
Apple came out the 10.5.7 Mac OSX update . You can download it here .
Apple began selling the iPhone 3G online from their website, and it will be delivered to your door for free. It is speculated that this move was made to clear out inventory for a new iPhone this summer.
It is speculated that Apple has only made 20-45 million USD from the AppStore.
Apple announced that their WWDC keynote will take place on June 8th at 10:00AM and it will be hosted by Phil Schiller, who will show off Snow Leopard. It is rumored that apple will not introduce a new iPhone model at WWDC, but will introduce at an event in July, lead by Steve Jobs.
Apple has hired Ivan Krstic from OLPC, who will most likely lead Apple's security team.
Steve Jobs has finally been granted permission to knock down a 17,000 square foot house he bought in the 1980s. He has been trying to get permission to tear it down since 2004.
Show-notes Written by Sam Murphy. Follow him on twitter at twitter.com/sammurphy .
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14:00:10 04/25/09
Mac News Weekly - #75
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Tweetie for Mac came out. It is the BEST designed application that I have ever seen developed for the Mac. There is a free version with ads, but no ads will set you back $14.95 or $19.95 if you purchase after May 1st. 1st Quarter results came out for Apple this week, and it was better than expected. In addition AT%T activated 1.6 million iPhones this quarter. The iPhone Dev Team has been able to jailbreak a beta copy of 3.0. AppleInisder reports that 3.0 may allow for voice control.Hulu may be working on an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Before they go through, they need AT%T the strenghen their network. Apple users downloaded their 1 billionth iPhone application. My thoughts on the Baby-shaker application.
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02:10:48 04/11/09
Mac News Weekly - #74
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iTunes 8.1.1 is out. The biggest feature that this update provides is HD Movie Rentals in iTunes. You can download the new iTunes here. Also this week in iTunes, Apple enabled the three-tiered pricing structure that was promised back at MacWorld. Now, song can cost (US $) .69, .99 or 1.29. The most popular songs will most likely be $1.29. With this, all songs are now DRM free! However, reports are saying that some songs were removed from the catolouge. My guess is that the record company didn't want it DRM free. Apple updated it's family line of Xserves. Drobo, everyone's favorite storage robot, has a new big-brother for small-businesses. The DroboPro can hold upto 8 hardrives, all with redunant. Storage, you can also rack-mount it. Boxee , the best open-source media center for your Mac, has created API's for developers. Anyone can develop an 'app' for Boxee (on homescreen), and there are no limitations. The AppStore is about to hit one billion downloads! To celebrate, Apple is giving away a load of free stuff to one lucky person. Full details can be found here. The iPhone may get video-editing (along with a video camera)!
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