http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/product_news/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffacebook_brings_native_photo_sharing_to_iphone_with_new_camera_app%2F&seed_title=Facebook+Brings+Native+Photo+Sharing+to+iPhone+with+New+Camera+App http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/facebook_brings_native_photo_sharing_to_iphone_with_new_camera_app/ Facebook is moving deeper into the photo sharing game with the release of its Facebook Camera app for the iPhone. The app landed on Apple’s App Store on Thursday, and lets users share photos from their iPhone through their Facebook account. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 25 May 2012 09:41:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_aperture_for_external_editors_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Aperture+for+External+Editors%2C+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_aperture_for_external_editors_snow_leopard/ Apple released Aperture 3.2.4 on Thursday, an update that addresses two issues. The first is improved stability with Snow Leopard, and the second is an issue when working with external editors in whatever OS you’re working in. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_camera_raw_update_adds_canon_olympus_support%2F&seed_title=Apple+Camera+Raw+Update+Adds+Canon%2C+Olympus+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_camera_raw_update_adds_canon_olympus_support/ Apple released Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13 late on Tuesday. The update added iPhoto ‘11 and Aperture 3 support for new digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 23 May 2012 08:21:37 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgraphicconverter_8_gets_64-bit_support_more%2F&seed_title=GraphicConverter+8+Gets+64-bit+Support%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/graphicconverter_8_gets_64-bit_support_more/ Lemke Software announced the immediate availability of GraphicConverter 8 over the weekend. The new version of the image editor and graphic file conversion application for the Mac added 64-bit support and can now open images larger than 16,000 x 16,000 pixels. News, Product News Mon, 21 May 2012 09:27:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdropkey_goes_free_on_mac_app_store_through_sunday%2F&seed_title=DropKey+goes+Free+on+Mac+App+Store+through+Sunday http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dropkey_goes_free_on_mac_app_store_through_sunday/ The crew at WellRedApps is doing its part to make Mac file encryption a little more affordable by offering its DropKey for OS X as a free app through the Mac App Store. The app is regularly priced at US$29.99, but will be free through the weekend. News, Product News Fri, 18 May 2012 13:15:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_security_update_for_quicktime_for_windows%2F&seed_title=Apple+Patches+17+Security+Issues+in+QuickTime+7.7.2+for+Windows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_security_update_for_quicktime_for_windows/ Apple released QuickTime 7.7.2 for Windows, a security update that Apple is pushing for all QuickTime 7 users on Windows. The patch addresses 17 specific issues. [Updated with the specific security issues addressed in the update.] News, Product News Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:20 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fairstation_router_bridge_offers_fast_802.11ac_speeds%2F&seed_title=AirStation+Router+%26amp%3B+Bridge+Offers+Fast+802.11ac+Speeds http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/airstation_router_bridge_offers_fast_802.11ac_speeds/ Buffalo Technology announced on Monday that the AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router and WLI-H4-D1300 wireless media bridge have shipped and are available at select electronics retailers. The significance of the new 802.11ac devices is that they offer so-called gigabit Wi-Fi speeds, and when combined, can do so even if your device doesn’t otherwise support 802.11ac. News, Product News Mon, 14 May 2012 20:47:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Freaders_report_media_player_bug_in_os_x_10.7.4%2F&seed_title=Readers+Report+Media+Player+Bug+In+OS+X+10.7.4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/readers_report_media_player_bug_in_os_x_10.7.4/ We’ve received reports from readers who are experiencing a bug in the recently released OS X 10.7.4. The bug manifests in the media player displayed with some media attachments in Mail. When it occurs, the right side of the media player us cut off, and the play head can disappear off the edge. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 14 May 2012 19:32:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_launches_creative_cloud_creative_suite_app_subscriptions%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Launches+Creative+Cloud%2C+Creative+Suite+App+Subscriptions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_launches_creative_cloud_creative_suite_app_subscriptions/ Adobe followed up its Monday Creative Suite 6 release with its Creative Cloud launch on Friday. Creative Cloud offers online storage and collaboration, and also includes full access to all of the Creative Suite applications as part of a monthly subscription. News, Product News Fri, 11 May 2012 09:44:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fplex_media_server_update_adds_dlna_support%2F&seed_title=Plex+Media+Server+Update+Adds+DLNA+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/plex_media_server_update_adds_dlna_support/ The venerable Plex Media Server was updated earlier this week, bringing DLNA support out of beta and officially into the stable release of the software for the first time. With the update, Mac users with DLNA devices, such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, can natively access and stream media content from their Macs without the need for additional hardware. News, Product News Thu, 10 May 2012 10:41:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_lightroom_4_available_on_mac_app_store%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Lightroom+4+Available+on+Mac+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_lightroom_4_available_on_mac_app_store/ Adobe’s photo editing and management app for the Mac, Lightroom 4, made its way to Apple’s Mac App Store on Thursday. Adobe has been slowly adding its applications to the Mac App Store, although so far has held back on offering the Creative Suite titles through Apple’s online software download store. News, Product News Thu, 10 May 2012 09:15:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_disables_out_of_date_flash_with_safari_5.1.7%2F&seed_title=Apple+Disables+Out+of+Date+Flash+with+Safari+5.1.7 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_disables_out_of_date_flash_with_safari_5.1.7/ Apple released Safari 5.1.7 for Snow Leopard, Lion, and Windows on Tuesday, an update that includes several bug fixes for the browser. For Mac users, it also disables out-of-date installs of Adobe’s Flash that don’t include the latest security patches for the multimedia software. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 09 May 2012 19:46:45 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_remote_desktop_3.5.3_updated_for_lion_snow_leopard%2F&seed_title=Apple+Remote+Desktop+3.5.3+Updated+for+Lion%2C+Snow+Leopard http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_remote_desktop_3.5.3_updated_for_lion_snow_leopard/ Apple updated Apple Remote Desktop for both Lion and Snow Leopard on Tuesday. Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.3 is a maintenance release for OS X Lion 10.7.4 and for Security Update 2012-002 for Snow Leopard, both of which were also released on Tuesday. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Wed, 09 May 2012 18:54:41 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_server_admin_tools_for_os_x_10.7.4%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Server+Admin+Tools+for+OS+X+10.7.4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_server_admin_tools_for_os_x_10.7.4/ Apple released a new version of Server Admin Tools on Tuesday. Server Admin Tools 10.7.4 is a maintenance release that adds support for OS X Lion 10.7.4, which was released earlier in the day. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Wed, 09 May 2012 18:39:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_os_x_lion_10.7.4_with_four_bug_fixes%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+OS+X+Lion+10.7.4+with+Four+Bug+Fixes http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_os_x_lion_10.7.4_with_four_bug_fixes/ Apple released OS X Lion 10.7.4 on Tuesday, a release that includes four bug fixes. The update deals with login issues, USB keyboard support for British users, and two server-related issues. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fcydia_app_swipeselection_brings_ipad_text_edit_concept_to_life%2F&seed_title=Cydia+App+SwipeSelection+Brings+iPad+Text+Edit+Concept+to+Life http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/cydia_app_swipeselection_brings_ipad_text_edit_concept_to_life/ The concept video demonstrating an innovative method for iPad cursor movement and text selection that we noted last week has become reality thanks to SwipeSelection, an app released this weekend for jailbroken iDevices. The app, authored by developer Kyle Howells, is available now for free from the Cydia app store. News, Product News, iObserver, iOS, iPad Mon, 07 May 2012 18:29:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_ios_5.1.1_for_iphone_ipad_ipod_touch%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iOS+5.1.1+for+iPhone%2C+iPad%2C+iPod+Touch http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_ios_5.1.1_for_iphone_ipad_ipod_touch/ Apple updated iOS to version 5.1.1 on Monday. The update includes several bug fixes involving HDR photography, new iPad networking issues, AirPlay, bookmark syncing in Safari, and an issue involving making App Store and iTunes purchases on your devices. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Mon, 07 May 2012 13:42:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_extends_free_icloud_storage_for_mobileme_users_to_sept._30%2F&seed_title=Apple+Extends+Free+iCloud+Storage+for+MobileMe+Users+to+Sept.+30 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_extends_free_icloud_storage_for_mobileme_users_to_sept._30/ MobileMe members migrating to Apple’s iCloud service will get to keep their complimentary additional data storage allotment until September 30, 2012, according to an official MobileMe to iCloud transition FAQ posted at Apple’s website. The announcement affects paid MobileMe members with the standard 20 GB storage allotment who received 20 GB of free iCloud storage at the time of their migration to the service, and those at the optional 40 GB and 60 GB tiers who received 50 GB of iCloud storage. News, Product News, iObserver, iCloud Mon, 07 May 2012 08:52:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_launches_cs6_delays_creative_cloud_until_friday%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Launches+CS6%2C+Delays+Creative+Cloud+Until+Friday http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_launches_cs6_delays_creative_cloud_until_friday/ Adobe’s Creative Suite 6 (CS6), officially unveiled April 23, is now available for sale, the company announced early Monday. However, those interested in the much more intriguing Creative Cloud subscription service, which offers all of the CS6 applications and cloud syncing tools for a relatively low monthly fee, will have to wait a few more days, as that service has been delayed until Friday, May 11. News, Product News Mon, 07 May 2012 08:35:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F399_ipad_2_using_32nm_soc_improves_battery_life_over_2_hours%2F&seed_title=iPad+2%26%238217%3Bs+New+32nm+SoC+Improves+Battery+Life+Over+2+Hours http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/399_ipad_2_using_32nm_soc_improves_battery_life_over_2_hours/ The lower priced iPad 2 that Apple introduced upon the release of the 3rd generation iPad in March has a new, more energy efficient processor that can increase battery life by over two hours compared to the “original” iPad 2. This “new” iPad 2, designated “iPad 2,4” uses a 32 nanometer SoC (system on a chip), compared to the 45 nanometer SoC in its predecessor. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 04 May 2012 08:55:24 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_camera_raw_adds_support_for_new_cameras_more%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Camera+Raw+Adds+Support+for+New+Cameras%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_camera_raw_adds_support_for_new_cameras_more/ Adobe announced the immediate availability of Camera Raw 6.7 on Wednesday, adding support for new digital cameras from Canon, Pentax, and five other camera manufacturers. The update also includes more than 30 new profiles to correct lens distortion and chromatic aberration. News, Product News Wed, 02 May 2012 14:32:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fimovie_for_ios_adds_new_help_features%2F&seed_title=iMovie+for+iOS+Adds+New+Help+Features http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/imovie_for_ios_adds_new_help_features/ Along with updates for iPhoto and Cards, Apple also released a minor update for iMovie for iOS on Tuesday. iMovie 1.3.1 added the ability to access in-app help on the iPad when editing projects. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Wed, 02 May 2012 10:41:13 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fspotify_releases_streaming_music_app_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Spotify+Releases+Streaming+Music+App+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/spotify_releases_streaming_music_app_for_ipad/ Spotify finally released the long awaited iPad version of its streaming music service app on Wednesday. Spotify 5.0 is a universal app for the iPhone and iPad, but includes an iPad-native interface. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Wed, 02 May 2012 09:27:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphoto_for_ios_update_fixes_duplicate_photo_problem_more%2F&seed_title=iPhoto+for+iOS+Update+Fixes+Duplicate+Photo+Problem%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphoto_for_ios_update_fixes_duplicate_photo_problem_more/ Apple released iPhoto 1.0.1 for iOS on Tuesday with a fix for a problem where some photos would duplicate. This is the first update Apple has released for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch version of iPhoto. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Wed, 02 May 2012 08:58:29 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Frim_outlines_blackberrys_future_previews_blackberry_10%2F&seed_title=RIM+Outlines+BlackBerry%26%238217%3Bs+Future%2C+Previews+BlackBerry+10 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rim_outlines_blackberrys_future_previews_blackberry_10/ Research in Motion made the case for the continued relevance of its BlackBerry platform during its Blackberry World keynote Tuesday morning. Three months after taking the helm at the struggling company, RIM CEO Thorsten Heins took the floor to argue for the “unique value” that BlackBerry delivers to its customers and previewed the upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform slated for release later this year. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_pushes_developers_towards_mountain_lion_gatekeeper%2F&seed_title=Apple+Pushes+Developers+Towards+Mountain+Lion+Gatekeeper http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_pushes_developers_towards_mountain_lion_gatekeeper/ Apple began stepping up its effort to get developers on board with Gatekeeper, the digital signature technology for Mountain Lion. The company sent out emails to registered developers with information about Gatekeeper and encouraging them to sign up for their own Gatekeeper Developer ID. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Mountain Lion Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:42:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjava_development_kits_for_os_x_released_consumer_version_soon%2F&seed_title=Java+Development+Kits+for+OS+X+Released%2C+Consumer+Version+Soon http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/java_development_kits_for_os_x_released_consumer_version_soon/ Following the end of Apple’s support for Java in OS X in October 2010, Java developer Oracle announced on Friday the release of Java SE 7 Update 4 and JavaFX 2.1. The tools represent the first Java development kits available for the OS X platform and lay the groundwork for future Oracle support of consumer-based Java in OS X. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:55:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flinkedin_5_for_ios_adds_ipad_support%2F&seed_title=LinkedIn+5+for+iOS+Adds+iPad+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/linkedin_5_for_ios_adds_ipad_support/ LinkedIn announced the immediate availability of version 5 of its self-named social networking app for iOS on Thursday. The new version of the app added an iPad-native interface, and added a calendar feature for viewing the LinkedIn profile information for people you meet with. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:05:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Foffice_for_mac_sp2_update_released_fixes_outlook_corruption%2F&seed_title=Office+for+Mac+SP2+Update+Released%2C+Fixes+Outlook+Corruption http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/office_for_mac_sp2_update_released_fixes_outlook_corruption/ After pulling Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 v14.2 on Monday due to Outlook database corruption issues, Microsoft released v14.2.1 of the software today, correcting the Outlook database issue, among other fixes. The update is recommended for all users of Office for Mac 2011, regardless of whether they installed the first iteration of Service Pack 2. News, Product News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:40:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpdfpen_for_ipad_adds_retina_display_support%2F&seed_title=PDFpen+for+iPad+Adds+Retina+Display+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/pdfpen_for_ipad_adds_retina_display_support/ Smile Software announced the immediate availability of PDFpen for the iPad 1.1 on Wednesday. The update for the PDF viewing and editing app added support for the third generation iPad’s high resolution Retina Display, and added support for grouping documents in folders. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion, iObserver, iCloud, iPad Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgoogle_launches_cloud_storage_service_google_drive%2F&seed_title=Google+Launches+Cloud+Storage+Service+Google+Drive http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/google_launches_cloud_storage_service_google_drive/ Following yesterday’s online storage announcements from Microsoft and Dropbox, Google’s highly-anticipated Google Drive launched today. The cloud storage service offers users 5 GB of free storage and is tightly integrated with other Google services, such as Google Docs and Gmail, to allow for easy sharing and collaboration. News, Product News Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:13:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffitbit_intros_aria_wi-fi_connected_scale%2F&seed_title=Fitbit+Intros+Aria+Wi-Fi+Connected+Scale http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/fitbit_intros_aria_wi-fi_connected_scale/ Fitbit expanded its health monitoring gear lineup on Monday with the introduction of its new Fitbit Aria scale. The scale connects to your Wi-Fi network and automatically uploads your weight, body mass index, and body fat percentage data to your online Fitbit account. News, Product News Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:40:24 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_pulls_office_for_mac_2011_sp2_upgrade%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+Pulls+Office+for+Mac+2011+SP2+Upgrade http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_pulls_office_for_mac_2011_sp2_upgrade/ Microsoft withdrew its Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 (SP2) update that was released on April 12. Users quickly reported problems running Outlook after they had upgraded and Microsoft acknowledged that Outlook databases had been corrupted for some users. News, Product News Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:34:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_releases_skydrive_app_for_os_x_7_gb_free_storage%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+Releases+SkyDrive+App+for+OS+X%2C+7+GB+Free+Storage http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_releases_skydrive_app_for_os_x_7_gb_free_storage/ Users looking for online storage and syncing that don’t want to go the Dropbox route can now check out Microsoft’s SkyDrive app, released Monday for Windows and OS X Lion. The app ties into Microsoft’s existing SkyDrive service and offers Dropbox-like file management and syncing with 7GB of free storage. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Lion Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:45:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdropbox_adds_option_for_direct_shareable_links%2F&seed_title=Dropbox+Adds+Option+for+Direct+Shareable+Links http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dropbox_adds_option_for_direct_shareable_links/ Popular multi-platform file syncing service Dropbox introduced a new file sharing method Monday, allowing users to quickly share any file in their Dropbox account with others, even those that do not have an account. Using the local Dropbox software, the web interface, or mobile applications, the “Get Link” option for all files and folders now generates an open link that can be sent to another person. News, Product News Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:21:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fintel_launches_new_ivy_bridge_processors_for_desktop_laptop_computers%2F&seed_title=Intel+Launches+New+Ivy+Bridge+Processors+for+Desktop+%26amp%3B+Laptop+Computers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/intel_launches_new_ivy_bridge_processors_for_desktop_laptop_computers/ Intel officially launched its new Ivy Bridge processor lineup on Sunday, opening up the possibility for iMac and MacBook Pro refreshes. The processor line inclues several quad-core Core i5 and Core i7 chips that offer a significant performance improvement and lower power consumption. News, Product News Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:37:07 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_intros_creative_suite_6_with_cloud-based_push%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Intros+Creative+Suite+6+with+Cloud-based+Push http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_intros_creative_suite_6_with_cloud-based_push/ Adobe unveiled its Creative Suite 6 applications on Monday, showing off what users can expect when the new versions of the company’s design tools ship in the next few weeks. Along with the new versions of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and more, Adobe also revealed its plans for Creative Cloud, including subscription versions of the Creative Suite apps. News, Product News Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:05:36 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdiablo_iii_open_beta_weekend_starts_today%2F&seed_title=Diablo+III+Open+Beta+Weekend+Starts+Today http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/diablo_iii_open_beta_weekend_starts_today/ Diablo III, the long-awaited and highly anticipated fantasy action role-playing game, will be available for all Mac and PC fans to test out during a free “open beta” weekend, starting today at 3 p.m. EDT (12 p.m. PDT), Blizzard, the game’s developer, announced late Thursday. Interested gamers need only have a free Battle.net account, Blizzard’s online gaming service, to play. News, Product News, Reports, Games Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:19:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwellredapps_intros_dropkey_easy_file_encryption_sharing%2F&seed_title=WellRedApps+Intros+DropKey+Easy+File+Encryption+%26amp%3B+Sharing http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wellredapps_intros_dropkey_easy_file_encryption_sharing/ WellRedApps announced the immediate availability of DropKey for the Mac on Thursday. DropKey is a utility that lets users quickly encrypt and share files without needing to understand the cryptography. News, Product News Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:35:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_seeds_mountain_lion_developer_preview_3%2F&seed_title=Apple+Seeds+Mountain+Lion+Developer+Preview+3 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_seeds_mountain_lion_developer_preview_3/ Apple pushed Developer Preview 3 of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to developers on Wednesday. The new version includes a number of known issues, including issues with Mail, FileVault, Recovery HD, and Game Center. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Mountain Lion Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:28:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_configurator_app_1.0.1_tweaks_redemption_codes_more%2F&seed_title=Apple+Configurator+App+1.0.1+Tweaks+Redemption+Codes%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_configurator_app_1.0.1_tweaks_redemption_codes_more/ Apple updated the Apple Configurator App, its tool for mass configuration and deployment of iOS devices, to version 1.0.1 Tuesday. The free software is most often used by large organizations and businesses, and allows IT administrators to quickly deploy and update multiple iOS devices at once. It is available now from the Mac App Store. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:04:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwindows_8_to_launch_in_3_versions_to_compete_with_os_x_10.8_and_ios_6%2F&seed_title=3+Versions+of+Windows+8+to+Compete+with+OS+X+10.8+%26amp%3B+iOS+6 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/windows_8_to_launch_in_3_versions_to_compete_with_os_x_10.8_and_ios_6/ Windows 8, Microsoft’s forthcoming OS X and iOS competitor, will come in just three versions — Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT — and is expected to launch this fall, placing it in direct competition with Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion and the yet-to-be-announced iOS 6.  News, Product News, Analysis Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:04:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fibooks_update_fixes_login_issue%2F&seed_title=iBooks+Update+Fixes+Login+Issue http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ibooks_update_fixes_login_issue/ Along with Cards 1.1, Apple released iBooks 2.1.1 on Monday. The update for Apple’s own ebook reader app fixed an issue that forced some users to reenter their Apple ID at unexpected times. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:17:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fcards_for_ios_adds_mothers_day_templates%2F&seed_title=Cards+for+iOS+Adds+Mother%26%238217%3Bs+Day+Templates http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/cards_for_ios_adds_mothers_day_templates/ Apple released Cards 1.1 on Monday, adding several new themes just for Mother’s Day. Cards is an app that lets users make their own customized postcards and greeting cards, and order letterpress cards from their designs. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:55:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbn_announces_e-ink_nook_with_glowlight_backlight%2F&seed_title=B%26amp%3BN+Announces+E+Ink+Nook+With+%26%238220%3BGlowLight%26%238221%3B+Backlight http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/bn_announces_e-ink_nook_with_glowlight_backlight/ An updated Nook Simple Touch e-reader, announced Thursday, includes a simple yet highly-requested feature for E Ink devices: lighting. The updated e-reader from Barnes & Noble addresses one of the primary concerns about e-ink technology, the inability to read in dark or dimly-lit conditions. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:13:51 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_updates_final_cut_motion_compressor%2F&seed_title=Apple+Updates+Final+Cut%2C+Motion+%26amp%3B+Compressor http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_updates_final_cut_motion_compressor/ Apple on Tuesday afternoon released incremental updates to its entire professional video product line, updating Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, and Compressor 4. All updates are free for current owners of the products and are available now from the Mac App Store.  News, Product News Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:01:55 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fadobe_reader_for_ios_gets_annotation_signature_support%2F&seed_title=Adobe+Reader+for+iOS+Gets+Annotation+%26amp%3B+Signature+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/adobe_reader_for_ios_gets_annotation_signature_support/ Adobe announced the immediate availability of Adobe Reader 10.2 for iOS on Tuesday. The update for the PDF reader app added support for adding and reading annotations, and for adding digital signatures to documents. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:50:54 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftextwrangler_4_gains_more_bbedit_features%2F&seed_title=TextWrangler+4+Gains+More+BBEdit+Features http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/textwrangler_4_gains_more_bbedit_features/ Bare Bones Software announced the immediate availability of TextWrangler 4.0 on Tuesday. The new version of the text and code editing application for the Mac gained new editing features that match BBEdit 10, along with BBEdit’s updated preferences interface. News, Product News Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:03:57 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F1password_for_ios_improves_database_security%2F&seed_title=1Password+for+iOS+Improves+Database+Security http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/1password_for_ios_improves_database_security/ Agilebits released an update for 1Password for iOS on Monday that improved data security by strengthening the protection for user’s database encryption key. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:04:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fproduct_news&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_gaming_shines_with_release_of_the_witcher%2F&seed_title=Mac+Gaming+Shines+With+Release+of+%26%238216%3BThe+Witcher%26%238217%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_gaming_shines_with_release_of_the_witcher/ Mac fans of role-playing games need not wait for Diablo III; a great medieval RPG. The Witcher, has just made its debut on OS X. With excellent gameplay and an immersive story, this is one title you won’t want to miss! Jim Tanous thinks this shows the world of gaming on the Mac is improving. News, Product News, Columns and Opinions, Editorial Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:16:55 -0400