Podcast Rundown Part 2: Audio for on the Go
Audio podcasts have been around longer than their video counterparts. There are plenty of great Mac-related podcasts out there to choose from, but these are the ones that offer consistent quality and the best content. It's a veritable feast of Apple news and information!
Survey: iPad Is Replacing Computers for Many
In a study surveying 500 iPad owners, Business Insider found some interesting data with implications for web publishers, app designers, and even other gadget makers. It's got some handy information for those considering giving the gift of iPad this holiday, too.
Apple Posts iTunes Announcement Teaser [Updated]
Apple just posted a new teaser image on its home page, promising an iTunes announcement for tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. PST, or 10:00 a.m. EST. The official tagline for the event is "Tomorrow is just another day. That you'll never forget."
Apple and Oracle Partner for OpenJDK for Mac OS X
Apple and Oracle have partnered to bring the OpenJDK project to Mac OS X. The news comes on the heels of a revelation last month that it will no longer be providing its own line of custom Java packages through Software Update.
Skyfire Reveals Demand for Flash on iOS Still Strong
Last week, the Skyfire mobile browser brought Flash to iOS, albeit imperfectly. Crushing demand on its servers caused Skyfire to pull the app from the iTunes store, but not before it sold well. Very well -- Skyfire managed to make almost $1 million during its first weekend.
How-To: Manage Citations in Word 2011
One of the advantages Word 2011 has over Pages ’09 is its stellar built-in citation management; Pages’ integration is reliant on third party tools. Word 2011 has its bibliographic tools baked right in. Here's a step-by-step guide to using them.
Mac OS X 10.6.5 Has Just Arrived
It's time to fire up Software Update! The latest version of OS X, version 10.6.5, has just landed. Aside from the standard "general operating system fixes," there's also a slew of specific ones addressing some common bugs, and improved Microsoft Exchange server reliability.
Is Apple’s Living Room Gaming Strategy Already Here?
Many have speculated that Apple could make a move into the console gaming market. I've always been skeptical of such an idea, but what if Apple has already made its living room play, and we just have to wait for all the pieces to come together?
MacBook Air Takes Top Honors at Consumer Reports
Apple's newest notebooks, the 11.6- and 13.3-inch MacBook Airs, came in first in their respective categories in the latest Consumer Reports laptop assessment. The MacBook Pro also ranked best in two more notebook categories, giving Apple firs-place ranking nearly across the board.
Deals: MacGraPhoto 2 Mac App Bundle
Last year, MacGraPhoto offered seven Mac graphics app for cheap. This year, MacGraPhoto 2 is offering nine apps for the price of one. It may be one of the last times bundles like this appear, with the imminent arrival of the Mac App Store.
Apple Posts iOS 4.2 iPad Details, No Release Date Yet
Apple has posted a new "Coming Soon" tag on its page about the iOS 4.2 update for iPad. The update has already reached GM status in pre-release, so it should be ready for release soon. Steve Jobs originally announced that it would be available in November.
5 QR Code Readers for iPhone
QR codes are popping up everywhere in the U.S. They link digital information like URLs to real world objects. You've probably seen them on movie posters, in magazine ads, or even on business cards. Here are some great free QR code scanning apps for your iPhone.
