Archives for June 2007

June, 29th June 2007

• Apple Report: iPhone-palooza!

  After all the hype, the iPhone is finally out. Jeff and Bryan attended Apple Store launch events, and share their…

June, 28th June 2007

• SoftRAID Releases Key Fixes for Intel Macs

  SoftRAID LLC relased a new version of SoftRAID for PPC and Intel Macs on Friday, version 3.6.2, and it includes…

• BurnAgain DVD Gains DVD-RW Support

  Freeridecoding announced on Friday the release of BurnAgain DVD 1.2. The new version supports multiple burns to DVD-RW media.

• NetShred X 4.0 Adds Firefox 2 Support, More

  Mireth Technologies announced the immediate availability of NetShred X 4.0 on Friday. The new version of the Internet activity erasing…

• Apple Releases MacBook Pro Software Update 1.0

  Apple released the MacBook Pro Software Update 1.0 for the company's 2.2GHz and 2.4GHz pro-level laptops on Thursday. The update…

• Caboodle Gains Leopard Compatibility

  Dejal announced on Thursday the immediate availability of Caboodle 1.1.2. The new version adds compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5,…

• iDay Survival Guide

  The day has finally come. It's June 29: iDay, and if you want to be the first on your block…

June, 27th June 2007

• Jawbone Noise Canceling Headset

  If you shield your eyes from iPhone for a moment you might see products being placed into orbit around it.…

• Sunbird 0.5 Released for Mac OS X

  Mozilla.org's Open Source calendar program, called Sunbird, was updated to version 0.5 and released for Mac OS X on Thursday.

• Newertech Announces miniStack Drive Plus Hub

  Newer Technology announced on Thursday the immediate availability of the miniStack v3 Quad Interface powered hub plus storage solution with…

• Insider Software Unveils FontAgent Pro Server 2.0

  Insider Software announced the immediate availability of FontAgent Pro Server 2.0 on Thursday. FontAgent Pro Server is a cross platform…

• The ShaggyMac Introduces the Eraser

  ShaggyMac has added the Eraser to its line of cleaning accessories. The Eraser is an ultra soft cleaning sponge especially…

• Punch! Releases ViaCAD 2D/3D for the Mac

  Punch! Software announced the immediate availability of ViaCAD 2D/3D on Thursday. ViaCAD 2D/3D is two and three dimensional precision design…

• Apple Rolls Out Pro App Updates

  Apple released updates for several of its pro-level applications on Wednesday including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Color, Compressor, and Soundtrack…

• Apple Releases SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1

  Apple released the free SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1 for the MacBook and MacBook Pro on Wednesday. The scant information about…

• EA Announces Harry Potter/Order of Phoenix for Mac

  Electronic Arts and Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix…

June, 26th June 2007

• Are You a Right Clicka or an iBook Flippa?

  Are you a "right clicka," or an "iBook flippa?" This eloquent question has been asked by Beau-J & Furia in…

• iRecordMusic Adds Airport Express Streaming

  Bitcartel announced on Wednesday that their audio recording software, iRecordMusic, has been updated to version 1.6. The new version adds…

• Belkin Introduces Washable Mouse

  Belkin has launched a new water-resistant mouse that can survive spills and is designed to be hand-washed under a faucet…

• David Pogue Will Discuss iPhone on YML

  Shawn King will conduct an exclusive interview with David Pogue on the topic of the iPhone on Your Mac Life…

• Belkin Intros New Laptop Bags

  Belkin introduced three new laptop bags on Wednesday designed to fit Apple's 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pro. The Sling, Messenger…

• Ratatouille Soundtrack and More Available on iTunes

  Apple announced on Tuesday that the soundtrack to Pixar's new animated movie, Ratatouille, is now available on iTunes.

• Analyst: Cost, iTunes Set iPhone Apart

  Apple's iPhone is schedule to hit store shelves on June 29, and like the iPod, American Technology Research analyst feels…

• Analyst: iPhone Hits Competitive Price Point

  At US$499 and $599, the iPhone might seem like an expensive option for a cell phone, but when comparing the…

• Saving YouTube Videos to Your Mac

  Just because you can watch streaming videos from YouTube doesn't mean that's always the best way to see them. Even…

June, 25th June 2007

• LicenseKeeper 1.1.2

  In the old days, we had to deal with way too many software protection dongles, and I still remember mailing…

• OWC Announces Portable 200 and 250 GB Drives

  Other World Computing (OWC) announced on Tuesday the immediate availability of its new 7,200 rpm, bus powered, portable hard drive,…

• Mac OS X 10.4.10 Audio Problem Surfaces

  One of the side effects of upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4.10 has been a persistent, intermittent audio "pop." It…

• BetterZip 1.5 Adds SIT Support

  MacItBetter announced the immediate availability of BetterZip 1.5 on Tuesday. BetterZip is a file compression and extraction application that support…

• Default Folder X 3.0.5 Improves Spotlight Support, More

  St. Clair Software announced the immediate availability of Default Folder X 3.0.5 on Tuesday. The updated version of the Finder…

• DiscLabel 4.3 Improves iDVD Support

  SmileOnMyMac announced the immediate availability of DiscLabel 4.3 on Tuesday. The updated version of the CD and DVD label design…

• Apple to Open Wisconsin and Oklahoma Stores on iDay

  Apple is planning two new store openings for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29 - the same time the iPhone…

• PulpMotion Updated to Version 1.2

  Aquafadas announced on Monday the release of PulpMotion version 1.2. The new version has new soundtrack options for playback, greatly…

• Mac Geek Gab #109: Networking, Partitions, AppleCare, and iTunes Libraries

  Dave and John open the phones and the mailbag to mix in quite a few listener tips to the show…

June, 24th June 2007

• Squeeze the Most From Your Files with File Juicer

  John F. Braun takes a look at File Juicer, a utility that aims to squeeze the most from your files.

• Dell Flushes Crapware from New PCs

  Bloatware, also called crapware, has been the bane of new PC buyers. Now, Dell has announced that that the pre-configured…

• MacService Offers 200GB MacBook HD Upgrade

  MacService announced the immediate availability of its new 200GB 7200RPM hard drive upgrade for Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro on…

• Apple Releases Safari 3.0.2 Beta Update for Mac and Windows

  Along with a security update for Mac OS X, Apple released a new update for the Safari 3 public beta…

• Security Update 2007-006 Addresses WebCore, WebKit

  Apple released Security Update 2007-006 on Friday. The update addresses potential vulnerabilities in WebCore and WebKit for Mac OS X…

• iDay Could Net Apple $216M

  June 29 - the day Apple releases the iPhone - has been dubbed "iDay," although for Apple it might as…

• Investor iPhone Expectations May Be Too High

  Investors and consumers alike are expecting a lot out of this Friday's iPhone release. While consumers are expecting the ultimate…

• Monitor Web Sites From Your Menu Bar

  RSS feeds are great because they push news from different Web sites to you, but what if you just need…

June, 22nd June 2007

• Apple Report: iPhone Frenzy, Apple Marketshare, and EU Woes

  The excitement and media hype leading up to the June 29 iPhone release has worked up to a fevered pitch,…

June, 21st June 2007

• Apple’s Computers Taking Market Share From PCs

  The NPD Group reported that Apple computers, both notebooks and desktops, continued to take market share away from PCs in…

• Sony Mimics the Apple Genius Bar

  Sony appears to be set to mimic the Apple Genius Bar in its 55 Sony Style stores, according to IfoAppleStore.

• Microsoft Picked The Wrong Fight

  Microsoft, in its desire to dominate every technological market, started a war with Google, an enemy it didn't know how…

• The Real Reason Behind Safari on Windows

  Making Safari available for Windows was clearly an attempt to lay a foundation for the iPhone purchased by Windows users.…

• SOHO Organizer 6.1 Improves Search Features

  Chronos announced the immediate availability of SOHO Organizer 6.1 on Friday. The updated version of the calendar and contact productivity…

• K4 Publishing System 5.8 Adds Adobe CS3 Support

  SoftCare announced the immediate availability of K4 5.8 on Thursday. The updated version of the editorial and publishing system added…

• Adobe Illustrator CS3 13.0.1 Addresses Color, Printing, More

  Adobe released Illustrator CS3 13.0.1 on Thursday with fixes for several key technologies including LiveColor, color management, and printing. The…