News Roundup: Thursday, June 26th
- Well, it looks like Apple has seeded iPhone 2.0 software build 5A345, iTunes 7.7 Beta, and iPhone SDK 8 to all of it’s developers. The new version of iTunes has support for MobileMe and “Applications” in syncing.
- Discovered in the readme file for iTunes 7.7 is a description for a new Remote application for both the iPhone and iPod touch that allows you to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home and will be a free download.
- Apple is also now accepting applications for its App Store, launching on July 11th along with with iPhone 3G and 2.0 software update.
- Earlier this week, Microsoft released updates for Office 2008, 2004, and a new XML converter for Office 2004 or v.X users.
OS X Snow Leopard Says Goodbye to PowerPC?
Numerous sources (Engadget, Gizmodo, Mac Rumors) are reporting that the next version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, will drop support for the PowerPC architecture. A screenshot from the system requirements page of the developer preview seeded to developers this week at WWDC confirms this. What we don’t know is if the change is temporary or permanent.
Yazsoft announces major Speed Download 5 Upgrade for Mac OS X
Yazsoft is proud to announce the immediate availability of Speed Download 5. Developed exclusively for Mac OS X, Speed Download is an easy to use, powerful and reliable download manager.Speed Download sets a higher standard for download manager innovation, and is expressly designed to be a central, unified hub for almost all downloading and file transfer activities. Some new features include aompletely redesigned and fully customizable interface, optimized Speed Download engine and components for faster performance and wider compatibility, and an iTunes-like Minimized mode with user controlled color picker.
Giveaway: as an added bonus, Yazsoft is also giving away two 8GB Apple iPhones. From February 12, 2008 until March 31, 2008, everyone can submit their email for free entry to the draw. No purchase necessary. The winner will be chosen by random draw the second week of March 2008 and announced on this website.
Everyone that purchased SD 4 between Jan 01, 2008 and Feb 12, 2008, may upgrade to SD 5 for FREE. Speed Download 5 can be purchased from the Yazsoft web site. 5.x updates are free to all registered 5.x users. Pre-registered SD users can upgrade to SD 5 at reduced pricing. A free 21 day demo is also available for download.
Apple releases Aperture 2.0
Apple today introduced Aperture 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery* for viewing on the web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV. At a new low price of $199, anyone can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro.“Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images,� said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “With its simpler interface and lower price, anyone can take full advantage of Aperture’s power.�
Aperture 2 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for just $99 (US). Full system requirements and more information on Aperture 2 can be found at www.apple.com/aperture.
Default Folder X 4.0.1: Open and Save Faster
St. Clair Software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Default Folder X 4.0.1, which boosts the speed, compatibility and polish of its award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs.Default Folder X makes Open and Save dialogs “work the way they should.” It enhances the file dialogs in all Mac OS X applications, making them work as quickly as you do. Custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. Pop-up menus let you navigate your folders and open Finder windows. Previews and Spotlight comments are there when you need them. Open, save, and get back to work: Default Folder X is workflow for the rest of us.
What’s New: Version 4.0.1 offers significant speed enhancements and improved stability, especially if you use Mac OS 10.4 or work with large files. It also adds an option to use a non-HUD-style user interface if you prefer color icons and opaque windows to Leopard’s new translucent appearance. This release also packs in usability refinements in all areas, from tweaks in the translucent interface to ensuring that Default Folder X enables easy navigation with the keyboard.
Default Folder X 4.0.1 is a free upgrade for users who purchased their copies on or after June 1, 2007. The upgrade is $14.95 for users who bought their licenses before that date, and $34.95 for new users.
Reinvented Software Releases Feeder 1.5 for Mac OS X
Reinvented Software announced Feeder 1.5 today. Feeder is a versatile RSS editor for creating news feeds, podcasts and appcasts. Version 1.5 includes an updated user interface for Mac OS X Leopard and now supports thumbnails for video podcasts with the Media RSS extension, adds password-less SFTP, and brings improvements for tagging MP4 video files, item editing and Sparkle appcasts.Feeder makes working with RSS as straightforward as writing email and is packed with thoughtful features such as templates, previews, HTML editing and auto-completion. For podcasters, Feeder includes full support for the iTunes RSS podcasting extensions, drag and drop episode creation, an iTunes Store preview and the ability to tag all popular podcast media files. Feeder can publish feeds and associated files via FTP, SFTP, .Mac and file export.
In Feeder 1.5, video podcasting is improved with support for thumbnails using the Media RSS extension, used for previewing videos by search engines and applications such as Miro. This version also improves performance when tagging MP4 format files, including those used for iPod, iPhone and Apple TV and has the ability to redirect uploaded enclosure files through sites such as blubrry.com for tracking podcast statistics. Finally, Feeder’s user interface has been updated for Mac OS X Leopard with new toolbar icons and sidebar.
Feeder requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or later, and is available from the Reinvented Software web site as a 15-day trial that can be unlocked upon purchase.
You Control Updated for Leopard
You Software has announced the immediate availability of You Control 1.6, the award-winning utility for creating custom menus on the Mac. This update delivers fixes to provide compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) and its new features. For example, the Calendar module in You Control can now read the new Leopard iCal file format for quick access to all of your calendars directly from the menubar. In addition, You Control 1.6 offers a number of bug fixes and enhancements for both Leopard and Tiger users.
Leopard-compatible versions of You Control: Tunes and You Control: Fonts were released in late December. A Leopard-compatible version of the final product in the You Software family, You Control: Desktops, is currently in public beta and is expected to be released this month.You Control is loaded with time saving tools that make working with OS X better, faster and easier. In addition to taking control of iTunes, you can create custom menus that allow you easy and instant access to your Address Book Contacts, iCal events, news, stocks, weather and any file or folder on your Mac.
You Control 1.6 is a free upgrade to registered users and is compatible with both Mac OS X Tiger (10.4) and Leopard (10.5). New users may purchase the software for $29.95 directly from the You Software website. New users can also download free, fully functional 15-day demos of all products from the website. All products are backed with a 30-day money back guarantee.
Apple introduces 64-bit Windows Vista support in Boot Camp
Mac Rumors is reporting that Apple has quietly introduced 64-bit Windows Vista support inside of Boot Camp with the the install disks of the latest Mac Pros that were introduced earlier this month.
“Important: You must use a single full-install Windows installation disc (Service Pack 2 is required for Windows XP installations). Do not use an upgrade version of Windows and do not install an earlier version of Windows XP and attempt to update it later to SP2 or later. Use only 32-bit versions of Windows. If you have a Mac Pro introduced in late 2007 or later, you can use a 64-bit version of Windows Vista.”
Cocktail 4.0.2 (Leopard Edition) has been released
Cocktail 4.0.2 (Leopard Edition) is the latest maintenance update for Cocktail (Leopard Edition). It adds support for clearing Microsoft Office 2008 font caches, addresses compatibility issues with QuickTime 7.4, fixes a bug in which network optimization for DSL (PPPoE) connection type could not be applied and resolves a number of other minor issues discovered in the previous release. The update is strongly recommended for all users of Cocktail (Leopard Edition).
Cocktail 4.0.2 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.0.2 (Leopard Edition) requires Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server 10.5 or later and is tested for compatibility with Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server 10.5.1.
Cocktail is an award winning general purpose utility for Mac OS X. It is a smooth and powerful digital toolset with a variety of practical features that simplifies the use of advanced UNIX functions and helps hundreds of thousands of Mac users around the world to get the most out of their computers.
Apple Adds Missing Apps to iPod Touch
Apple announced five new apps will be making their way to the iPod Touch, for a price. Customers can purchase a new January Software Upgrade for $19.99. It includes the Mail, Maps, Weather, Stocks, and Notes that were previously only available on the iPhone. It also includes the Web clips feature added to the iPhone. The upgrade is purchased and installed through iTunes.
“These amazing new mobile applications make iPod touch not only the best iPod, but the best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world,â€? said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With its revolutionary touch interface and software, plus its stunning 3.5 inch screen, iPod touch is evolving into the first mainstream Wi-Fi mobile platform of the 21st century.â€?
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