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Mapple

cate — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:26:46 +0000

Perhaps I’m a bit late in the game here posting about The Simpson’s mockery of our favorite brand, Apple. It’s all in good fun, anyway, so without further ado, here’s Mypods and Broomsticks but there’s more out there so search and giggle.

Mac game picks are up and here are new releases of mac software

cate — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:38:55 +0000

Check out the picks here: mac games.

Other new releases are:

4DockMaster 1.0 – Widget to change position, switch between 2D/3D Dock. (Free)
Mondrianum 1.0b7 – Explore and find color themes. (Free)
rubiTrack 1.0.1 – Display, analyze, organize your runs, bike rides, walks, hikes, more. (Shareware)
Halloween Sudoku 1.0 – Hauntingly fun rendition of the popular Sudoku game. (Shareware)
TimeCache Manager 1.0 – Manage an office full of TimeCache users. (Demo)
Update Engine 1.0 – Framework for developers to keep their products up-to-date. (Free)
Top Draw 1.0 – Create surprisingly complex and interesting images. (Free)
TSheets Time Tracker 1.01 – Widget for tracking time against project/job codes. (Free)
SousChef 1.0 – Helps you cook, start to finish. (Shareware)
Secret of the Lost Cavern 1.0 – Paleolithic period adventure. (Demo)
3D Desktop Kitty Cats Screen Saver 1.0 – screeensaver (free)
KryptEdit 1.0 – Text editor loaded with simple cryptography tools and more. (Free)
Transliteration 1.0 – Replaces characters of one alphabet with characters of another. (Free)
Screenium 1.0 – Advanced screen capture utility. (Demo)
Sharpshooter 1.0.2 – Rename screenshots as they are taken. (Shareware)
SlingPlayer 1.0.6 – Stream your TV over your home network. (Demo)
Ivory – mahjongg solitaire game. free
Carve-A-Pumpkin 1.0 – Get your Dashboard in the Halloween mood. (Free)
The Ultimate Guitar Practice Companion 1.0 – Get the most out of your practice sessions. (Demo)
Xplorer 1.0 – Navigate around the globe searching for hidden objects. (Demo)
GeoEdu 1.0 – Atlas and game of worldwide geography. (Free)
Scorer 1.0 – An electronic scoreboard that can be controlled via remote control.
Logbook 1.0 – Menubar app enables Backpack users to post Journal status updates. (Shareware)
Lotus 1.0 – Timer for monitoring your daily meditation excercises. (Free)
PreferenceCleaner 1.0.2 – Simplifies the task of deleting preference files. (Free)
Safari PB 1.0 – Launches Safari and enables Private Browsing. (Free)
JuicePhone 1.0 – Extracts your iTunes iPhone/iPod touch backups. (Free)

New iPods

cate — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:56:56 +0000

If you haven’t heard, Apple announced new iPod Nanos and iPod Touches. They look pretty good to me and I’m glad they added a little speaker and a volume control on the Touches. Check them out here: new ipods.

Will Apple Announce New iPods on September 9?

cate — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:44:07 +0000

From businessweek:

“Apple has just sent out email invitations for a media event next Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Art in San Francisco. And since September is the traditional month for iPod announcements, and because the invitation is headlined “Let’s Rock,” it seems a safe bet that new iPods are in the offing. A revamping of the entire line, including a new iPod Touch, seems likely.

Apple, however, scheduled the event with typical lack of consideration for those of us who are expected to attend. We’re already torn between two conferences, DEMOFall and TechCrunch 50. The TechCrunch folks have it easier since the conference is in another part of San Francisco, while DEMO is several hundred miles south in San Diego.”

The Possible New Things from Apple

cate — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:28:28 +0000

New iPods: “More likely.” Apple refreshes its iPod line in the fall, and there’s no reason it won’t this year. To compete better with the cheaper iPhone, Apple could offer higher-capacity iPods at lower prices, one possible explanation for its warning about low gross margins.

Refreshed MacBooks: “More likely.” No major shape/size changes, but faster laptops at lower prices.

Apple Tablet: “More likely.” Shope wouldn’t be shocked if Apple released a tablet soon to take advantage of its exclusive, multi-touch technology on a product with a bigger screen.

iPhone nano: “Less likely.” It makes sense that Apple would extend the iPhone family the way it’s done with its computers, iPods, etc. And a cheaper, slimmed-down iPhone could reach a broader audience than today’s. Just not so soon after it launched the iPhone 3G, which has strong demand.

Super-cheap laptop: “Less likely.” Eventually, Apple will need to come out with a laptop under $800 to tap into new markets. But Shope’s conversations with Apple “suggest that the company may not be ready for such a drastic change in product strategy in the near-term.”

Super-cheap desktop: “Less likely.” An all-in-one, not the Mac mini, which would expose Apple to the “sweet spot of the desktop market fairly quickly.” Just not convinced Apple is ready to play in the “discount PC market” yet.

Mac TV: “Even less likely,” a “long shot.” Apple could skip the set-top box by building its Apple TV software into a flat-panel TV. While Shope (and we) would probably be buyers, he thinks “this seems a bit outside of Apple’s normal sphere of business for now.”

According to alleyinsider

Boston Apple Store Will Be the Largest

cate — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:27:28 +0000

Picks are up!

cate — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:26:24 +0000

Check them out here: mac games

Hope you like ‘em.

Happy Easter. Eat chocolate, smush some peeps. Play some mac games!

cate — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:31:46 +0000

Picks are up: click here: mac games!

New Mac Event: Mac Day L.A.

cate — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:52:13 +0000

4th Saturday of every odd month, except where holidays conflict.

Premier Event: Saturday, March 22, 2008.

Mac Day L.A.
CBS Studio Center — “Radford Studios”
4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City CA 91604
Website: Macdayla (for details and required RSVP)

iPhone 2.0 is Unlocked

cate — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:39:05 +0000

The iPhone Dev Team has announced that it has fully unlocked the iPhone, patching its firmware to work with any carrier and allow the installation of any application, not just what Apple distributes through iTunes.

[From Wired]

Sunday in the Technology Park with Steve

cate — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:31:51 +0000

Sort of like pointilism but instead of using dots to paint a picture, Steve is painted with Apple products.
Source

Dead iPod Song

cate — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:44:21 +0000

Watch it

iPod Shuffle is now $49

cate — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:06:20 +0000

Check out the news at engadget!

This week’s picks are up

cate — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:19:27 +0000

A quick note to let you know I’ve posted this week’s picks early (as usual). Here it is:

iPod and Accessories Week

Note: For those of you who only use RSS readers, the week’s picks have a different rss feed. Here it is: Mac Games and More Weekly Picks RSS FEED

New iPhones New iPod Touch New Prices

cate — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:59:55 +0000

From Apple:

Apple® today added new models of the iPhone™ and iPod® touch which have double the memory, doubling the amount of music, photos and videos that customers can carry with them wherever they go. The revolutionary iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499, joining the 8GB model for $399. iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299.

“For some users, there’s never enough memory,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. “Now people can enjoy even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world.”

Both iPhone and iPod touch feature Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface and pioneering software that allows users to find and enjoy all their music, videos, photos and more with just a touch of their finger. All iPhone and iPod touch models include the latest software enhancements announced last month including the ability to automatically find your location using the new Maps application*; create Web Clips for your favorite websites; customize your home screen and watch movies from the new iTunes® Movie Rentals. Both iPhone and iPod touch feature the world’s most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari™ and great mobile applications including Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes.

Pricing & Availability The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and AT&T retail and online stores. The 32GB iPod touch is available worldwide…

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This Week’s Picks are Up: Valentine Gift Ideas for Mac Users

cate — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:27:15 +0000

I just posted this week’s picks. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you only have a couple of days to decide what you’ll get your sweetheart, I’ve suggested some things. Here it is: Valentine Gift Ideas for Mac People.

FYI: There’s a separate RSS Feed for the week’s picks, which I usually post on Sundays. Here’s the RSS Feed for that: Mac Games and More Weekly Picks (RSS Feed)

Tooble – Download YouTube Vids for iPod

cate — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:13:01 +0000

Quickly and easily take any video from YouTube, and download it for playing on your video iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV. Use Tooble’s simple interface to browse YouTube through categories, searching, or with a direct URL, and select any video for download. Unlike other YouTube downloader utilities, Tooble communicates directly with YouTube, giving you access to sources like your favorite videos. One click automatically downloads the video, converts it, and imports it into iTunes to be played or synced to your iPod.

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iDead – iPod Kills

cate — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:02:45 +0000

Police in Australia want to raise awareness of the dangers of listening to your iPod while walking near and crossing roads. Apparently, it’s an escalating problem where many teens have been hit and continue to be be hit by cars while they were getting into their music instead of paying attention to traffic.

Scary. Hey, pay attention out there.

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Bestselling Apple Products on Amazon

cate — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:35:09 +0000

iPod Nano – iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world’s most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. It features an anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. iTunes provides music, movies, TV shows, games and more.

iPod Touch – The iPod touch features Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch user interface that enables you to find and enjoy all of your music, videos, and more on its gorgeous widescreen display with just the touch of a finger.

MacBook – Stylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple’s MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the MacBook line is pre-loaded with Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which adds over 300 new features including easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter, and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser. It also comes with the iLife ’08 suite of applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes.

Leopard – From the menu bar to the stunning new Dock, the Leopard desktop isn’t just about design. It’s about enjoying the time you spend on your Mac and getting more out of it.

Apple iLife – Never has it been so simple to get so much out of your photos, video, and music–and to share your memories with friends and family. The powerful new Events feature works the same way your memory does, automatically organizing your photos and video by the events where they were taken. The completely reinvented iMovie collects all your video clips in one library where you can make movies in seconds with drag-and-drop ease. GarageBand makes it simple to produce great music, whether you’re an accomplished musician or you’ve never played a note. You can showcase photos and movies online with a few clicks in a .Mac Web Gallery, create stunning websites, photo books, calendars, DVDs, and much more. All with the new iLife ’08.

Link: Amazon

iTunes Tutorials

cate — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:54:42 +0000

Did you get a new iPod and are new to the world of iTunes? Check out the iTunes Tutorial pages and learn everything you ever wanted to know about iTunes and more.

The full tutorial

Class Notes on Your iPod

cate — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:58:13 +0000

From NYT:

Students staring at their iPod screens may be taking a break with a music video — or they may be reviewing a tough chemistry lecture.

These days, students who miss an important point the first time have a second chance. After class, they can pipe the lecture to their laptops or MP3 players and hear it again while looking at the slides that illustrate the talk.

At least two companies now sell software to universities and other institutions that captures the words of classroom lectures and syncs them with the digital images used during the talk — usually PowerPoint slides and animations. The illustrated lectures are stored on a server so that students can retrieve them and replay the content on the bus ride home, clicking along to the exact section they need to review.

When it’s time to cram, the replay services beat listening to a cassette recording of a class, said Nicole Engelbert, an analyst at Datamonitor, a marketing research company in New York.

“Students already have an iPod and they already use them all the time,” she said. “You don’t need to train them.”

Professors who know less than their students do about MP3 players won’t be at a disadvantage, because the systems require little technical skill to operate. “The best lecture-capture solutions simply require the speaker to turn on a mike and push a button to start the recording,” she said. “They are simple to use.”

Long before audio files, of course, students were doing…”

November 30 One Day Sale at Apple UK/Ireland

cate — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:42:16 +0000

Don’t miss the special one-day shopping event on Friday, November 30th.*

Come to the Apple Online Store this Friday for a special one-day-only holiday shopping event. You’ll find dozens of great iPod, iPhone, and Mac gift ideas.

Mark your calendars now. And until then, start your research by visiting our Holiday Gift Guide to find iPod, iPhone, and Mac gifts for everyone on your list.

Check it out

*Shopping event is available only at the Apple Online Store on Friday, November 30, 2007, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. GMT and at Apple Retail Stores. Check your local Apple Retail Store for special hours. Sale prices are available while supplies last.

Podcatching App for iPhone, iPod touch

cate — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:05:32 +0000

From iLounge:

Wizzard Media has launched a new podcatching web application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new app acts as a podcatcher for any show with a RSS feed, and offers an email-like inbox for keeping track of subscribed shows. In addition, the app can import your subscription lists from iTunes, can export an OPML feed of your subscription list, and will soon offer the ability to subscribe to dynamic OPML feeds. The new Wizzard podcatching application can be accessed by visiting iphone.wizzard.tv from an iPhone or iPod touch.

Cute Ear Muff Headphones

cate — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:15:28 +0000

From Urban Outfitters!

Get more from your muffs! Stay warm and stay connected with these adjustable and collapsible ear warmers, complete with built-in stereo headphones. Triple-layer construction provides warmth and protection from wind; headphone cord is detachable; behind-the-head design works with hats and glasses. Imported. Hand wash.

Get these!

Recharge Your iPod with an Onion

cate — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:20:33 +0000

Yup. Grab an onion and powerade and voila! Charger for your ipod. Click the above photo to see the video.[via TUAW]