Headlines - Friday, July 3rd, 2009

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Apple Warns of Learning Interchange Security Breach - 10:29 AM
News

Apple has apparently been warning Apple Learning Interchange members that their user account passwords may have been compromised. The Mac and iPhone maker began sending out email notifications to program members on Thursday, and also took the ALI Web site offline.

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Happy Fourth of July! - 07:30 AM
News

In honor of Independence Day -- a U.S. holiday -- The Mac Observer will not publish on July 3rd so we can get a head start on celebrating over the holiday weekend. We will return on Monday, July 6th, with our regularly-scheduled coverage of Apple, Mac, iPod and iPhone news.

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Headlines - Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Psystar Moves to Drop Bankruptcy Ahead of Apple Legal Battle - 06:07 PM
TMO Scoop

Unauthorized Mac clone maker, Psystar, filed a motion to dismiss its bankruptcy case in Florida on Thursday claiming it couldn't afford to simultaneously deal with that filing along with Apple's copyright infringement case in California.

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Trivial Pursuit: A Solid Adaptation of a Classic Board Game - 05:52 PM
In-Depth Review

Freed from the limitations of the click wheel interface, this touch-based version of Trivial Pursuit is easy to jump into, with plenty of options that add variety to long-term play. Like most of EA's adaptations of classic board games, it's a solid effort that Trivial Pursuit fans should enjoy, complete with two game modes, the ability to play against live or computer opponents, plenty of statistics tracking, and pleasing graphics and audio.

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Uncomfirmed Reports Say Apple & Nvidia On The Outs - 05:37 PM
News

Uncomfirmed reports say that Apple and Nvidia are on the outs, with the Mac maker banishing Nvidia from future Mac products for the next three to four years. SemiAccurate reported Thursday that Apple is tense with recent Nvidia proposals, characterizing them as arrogant and full of bluster.

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Microsoft Sick Over Barf Ad - 04:57 PM
News

Microsoft apparently didn't expect quite so much blow back from its Internet Explorer 8 ad showing a woman vomiting after seeing her husband's Web browser history, so the company pulled the commercial. Prior to Microsoft's clean up act, the ad was part of a series with actor Dean Cain touting IE8's features.

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KRK Ships R6 Passive Studio Monitor for Recording - 04:09 PM
Product News

KRK Systems announced Wednesday that its R6 passive studio monitor is shipping. The new studio speaker solution is intended for the value-priced end of the market, with a price of US$149 each, but the company said it has leveraged design work from its higher-end Rokit product line.

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Particle Debris (week ending 7/2)  Juiced, Joost and Goosed - 03:45 PM
John Martellaro's Blog

In this week's boatload of technical news, John looks at iPhone 3GS video recording tips, 3GS battery saving tips, Google's violation of its own motto, more on New Tech Journalism, why Joost collapsed, Jonathan Ive insights, and rumors of an Apple squabble with NVIDIA. Also: TWO TWoWs.

 

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New iPhone Bootcamp Dates from Big Nerd Ranch Europe - 03:41 PM
iPhone

Big Nerd Ranch Europe announced a new date for its leading iPhone Bootcamp at Kloster Eberbach, near Frankfurt, Germany. September 21-25, 2009 is the next opportunity to learn iPhone development from Scott Ritchie, one of the most experienced instructors in Objective-C and Cocoa (touch) programming.

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ExactScan 2 Pro Released - 03:12 PM
Product News

ExactCODE GmbH released ExactScan 2 on Thursday. ExactScan 2 is a professional quality scanning utility for use with the Mac, and the new version adds a variety of new features.

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Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive:  $324.00 Delivered - 01:56 PM
Deal Brothers

The Deal Brothers found a deal on brand new Apple TV with a 160GB hard drive for $324. We should note that discounts on new Apple gear are rare, so grab it while you can.

 

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Wings Earth for iPhone: A Pleasant Flying Experience - 01:22 PM
Quick Look Review

There are flight simulators designed to develop proficiency, but this isn't one of them. It's basically a simul-game for iPhone and iPod touch that allows one to fly over various terrains with accompanying music. It's an ethereal experience, good for calming the nerves or an occasional diversion.

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TMO Appearances Jeff Gamet Shares iPhone Apps on MacJury - 12:46 PM
TMO Appearances

The Mac Observer's Jeff Gamet joined MacJury host Chuck Joiner to talk about Apple's iPhone OS 3.0 and must-have iPhone and iPod touch applications.

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Apple Working to Patch iPhone SMS Security Flaw - 11:16 AM
News

Apple's iPhone apparently has an SMS security vulnerability that the company is currently working to patch. The flaw could potentially allow an attacker to craft a text message that gives them root access and the ability to run their own code on Apple's combination iPod and smartphone.

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Art Text 2.2 Adds New Templates, Layer Options [Updated] - 10:41 AM
Product News

BeLight recently released Art Text 2.2. The new version of the special effects application for text added over 100 new templates along with 19 new layer blend modes.

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Deciphering Mac Sales - 10:04 AM
Hot Forum Topic

Apple will report its third quarter earnings on July 21, and today TMO readers are sorting through the wheat and chaff to glean how many Macs the company sold during the period.

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GridIron Flow Offers Visual Project File Tracking - 09:23 AM
Product News

GridIron Software announced the immediate availability GridIron Flow on Thursday. GridIron Flow is a visual workflow management and file tracking and packaging application for creative professionals.

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iPhone 3GS, 3G Top Consumer Reports Survey - 08:48 AM
News

Apple's iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G landed in the top two spots in the most recent Consumer Reports smartphone study. The iPhone 3GS took the top spot, and the iPhone 3G took second place thanks to their superior screens, multimedia support, navigation, Web browsing and battery life.

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Psystar Releases New Mac Clone, Preps for Legal Battle - 08:07 AM
News

Unauthorized Mac clone maker, Psystar, released yet another PC running Mac OS X despite the company's ongoing legal battle with Apple in California and bankruptcy in Florida. Despite the company's apparent inability to pay its legal bills, Psystar executives claim they are ready to "battle Goliath" in court.

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Headlines - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Omni Group Ships OmniGraphSketcher for Presentation-Ready Graphs - 07:35 PM
Product News

The Omni Group announced Wednesday the release of a new product, OmniGraphSketcher, a tool for building graphs the company said are presentation-ready. The app uses illustration-type controls and tools to build graphs for reports, problem sets, and other presentations.

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