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- Rumor: iPod event next week
A Brazilian site named MacMagazine claims to have heard from a source within Apple that the company's annual back-to-school iPod press conference might be held as soon as next week. This is simultaneously pretty likely and somewhat hard to believe. On the one hand, MacMagazine isn't really a well-known vanguard of the reporting community -- you have to wonder why they've heard about this event when no one else yet has.
But on the other hand, Apple of course runs a back to school program every single year, and considering that it's about that time, and that we've had a year chock full of innovation with the iPad and the iPhone 4, it's probably a pretty good guess that yes, sooner rather than later, Apple will hold an event to show off this year's iPod offerings.
And what might those be? Why, we're going with the perpetual rumor of a camera-equipped iPod touch. MacMagazine also suggests a new iPod touch would see other iPhone 4 features, including a gyroscope and possibly a Retina Display. It's gotta be true eventually, right?
[via Cult of Mac]TUAWRumor: iPod event next week originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Pear Note 2.0 out now, features web sharing and a revamped UI
Useful Fruit Software has released Pear Note 2.0, a new version of the very powerful note-taking app for the Mac. Sang wrote a great post about the app late last year -- personally, I like just sitting down with a pad of paper and taking notes, but Pear Note helps you capture everything about a presentation, from syncing up slides and audio to your own typed-in notes. It will even keep a "timeline" of what you're noting when, so that you can go back and see where in the audio you typed what, reviewing your notes and the actual lecture audio at the same time.
The new version completely revamps the user interface, which allows you to navigate both the app and your lectures more quickly and smoothly. It also brings to the table a web sharing feature, so that anyone online can view your notes and lecture content when shared. And there are a few other improvements as well, including speed playback control, and the ability to bring multiple slide files in on a single note.
The app is available for $39.99, and version 2 is a free upgrade for all previous Pear Note users. Especially for students heading back to school in the next few weeks who need a good note-taking workflow, Pear Note seems like a huge help.TUAWPear Note 2.0 out now, features web sharing and a revamped UI originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Tip: 'Hide' sensitive data in Address Book
Here's an interesting tip from The Apple Blog about hiding sensitive data in plain sight. In this instance, Dave Greenbaum explains how he uses an app like Apple's Address Book to plainly display a credit card number. The catch is that, upon first glance, the record looks like any other collection of contact info. Only Dave knows how to read the data "hidden" inside.
It's not uncrackable, of course, but still a clever idea. Perhaps you could use it to obscure less sensitive data if you'd rather not do it with a credit card. Alternatively, apps like Knox and 1Password offer true encryption and are relatively inexpensive.
Dave's solution is free and something we hadn't thought of. Head over to read the whole post. Nice thinking, Dave!TUAWTip: 'Hide' sensitive data in Address Book originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Schools: Get your discount at the App Store (some day)Students and educational institutions already get some nice perks from Apple in the form of hardware discounts, and from some development firms (such as Microsoft) in software discounts. Imagine being able to get an educational discount when you buy an iOS app in the App Store.
Developers are informing us today that when they log into iTunes Connect, they're being prompted to accept a new paid application contract. The contract includes an amendment that gives developers the opportunity to offer educational discounts when multiple copies of the same program are purchased. Developers must accept the new amendment in order to continue placing their apps in the App Store, and they can turn discounts on and off in the app management area of iTunes Connect.
The amendment enables developers to offer a 50% discount to educational institutions on multiple copies of apps. They can apply it to individual app titles, or to all apps that they currently offer in the App Store.
As of yet, Apple hasn't noted when the discounts will be available for educational institutions, but this could be a nice treat for budget-strapped school systems in the near future.TUAWSchools: Get your discount at the App Store (some day) originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Microsoft taking on the Mac again
Microsoft is slamming Apple with a new web page filled with comparisons. The company believes Windows PCs are better for having fun, simplicity, working hard, sharing, compatibility and choice. In the process of highlighting differences, the Microsoft team delivers some howlers; check out the Compatibility tab, for instance, and see if you can find the slightest mention of the company's own soon-to-be-revised Office suite for Mac.
While all these issues are debatable, it's another round fired in what has been a continuing artillery barrage originating from Apple (with the I'm a Mac ads) and Microsoft (I'm a PC, Seinfeld, Windows 7 was my idea, etc.) via their respective advertising agencies.
Most of these shots at Apple are quite lame, like 'Macs don't like to share', (Bonjour anyone?) but some hit closer to the mark (no Blu-ray drives on the Mac). Dive in and find your own wacky claim! It's fun for the whole family.
Another day, another battle. Microsoft may be worried about recent reports that Apple is making big gains in higher education, or maybe the iPad and the iPhone have Redmond feeling jittery. As far as I'm concerned, it's just good competition, which makes everyone better.
TUAWMicrosoft taking on the Mac again originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor mill: iPad, iPhone, Apple TV and T-1000 updates in 2011
There are hints this week that the iPad, iPhone and Apple TV will be updated in early 2011. It's isn't really a risky guess, since they're all likely to be updated within the next nine months (heck, September is nearly here, so let's toss in the iPod, too). Still, here's what the crystal ball revealed this week.
First, the tea leaves have predicted that an iPhone bearing Verizon branding will soon be upon us. Manufacturer Pegatron* is supposedly poised to mass-produce the new handsets in December for an early 2011 rollout. The CDMA phones will feature a metallic back and internal antenna, according to DigiTimes.
TUAWRumor mill: iPad, iPhone, Apple TV and T-1000 updates in 2011 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iAds now allow in-app downloads
Apple has expanded its iAds advertising platform a bit to allow for in-app downloads. According to 9to5, the ads resemble a page in the App Store. When tapped, users are given a description of the app being advertised, as if they were browsing the App Store. If they choose to buy, they can do so and even download that app without leaving the host app.
We assume this could provide another way for companies and developers to promote their own apps.
Apple introduced iAds, its targeted, integrated iOS advertising network at WWDC 2010. The only iAd I've seen so far was a nice interactive for the Nissan Leaf. It offered an overview of the car and an option to join an email list. The reception has been largely positive with a few questions.
We'll see how this continues to grow.
[Via iPodNN]TUAWiAds now allow in-app downloads originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW review and giveaway: AT&T's AGF Vandelay Cases for iPhone 4
As we're getting into the dog days of August, it's wonderful to see that more and more iPhone 4 cases are showing up on the market. This is especially important now that we're seeing comments from readers who are not exactly thrilled with the free Apple Bumper they've received.
TUAW recently received two samples of AGF Vandelay cases for the iPhone 4, both of which not only looked great, but also had the additional functionality of a belt holster. The Vandelay cases are also unique in that they were picked to be featured in AT&T Stores nationwide, and the iPhone 4 can be docked without removing it from the protective shell of the case.
AT&T will be offering these fine cases in two models. The first (at right) is a soft touch plastic with a micro-patterned red leather back. This model was my personal favorite of the two -- it's classy and eye-catching. The second model (see next page) uses black polished plastic with a carbon fiber-patterned leather back. Both of the cases come with a belt clip / holster, and the clip can be rotated to meet your personal whims.TUAWTUAW review and giveaway: AT&T's AGF Vandelay Cases for iPhone 4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Zendesk for iPhone hits 50K downloads in 4 months
Zendesk is a help desk ticketing system for both small and large businesses. Their developers recently updated the Zendesk iPhone app (free) with iOS 4 compatibility. Incredibly, the company boasts 50,000 downloads of their app within 4 months.
That's a lot of help tickets.
Using the iOS app will be familiar to anyone whose used Zendesk. Just fire it up for real-time access to tickets in the system. You can create and edit tickets, leave comments and more while out in the field addressing those very issues. You can easily identify a ticket via Twitter (what they call a "Twicket") and tweet back to the customer publicly or via direct message. That's a great idea since many users -- happy and not -- take to Twitter with their praises and gripes.
Back in the day, I worked for a medium-sized company (who shall remain nameless) that tested and eventually rolled out Zendesk. This was before the iPhone app was available, of course, but both the IT Department and the users loved the service. I can see how putting it in your pocket would make the experience even better.
Congratulations to Zendesk on the 50,000 mark. tTUAWZendesk for iPhone hits 50K downloads in 4 months originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Pomodoro Desktop puts a tomato in your menubar
We've been on a Pomodoro kick lately here in the TUAW offices. While Steve was ultimately disappointed with The Amazing Mechanical Pomodoro for iPhone and iPod touch, I've quite enjoyed using Pomodoro Desktop for the Mac. It's effective, unobtrusive and, once configured properly, a useful tool for fans of the Pomodoro technique of productivity.
Once installed, Pomodoro Desktop becomes a menu bar item. You'll see a timer set for 25 minutes, with is the length of one "pomodoro," or block of time during which you're meant to work steadily. Click the timer and you'll see several options, including "Start pomodoro." A voice counts you down ("On your mark, get set, go") and you're off. From there, the timer counts down until the 25 minutes is gone and you've earned a 5-minute break.
That's very nice, but I had to make a few adjustments. Select "Preferences" to open the preferences pane. First, Pomodoro Desktop plays a ticking sound as you work. I found it to be extremely annoying, so I de-selected the box to disable it. Next, I disabled the voice that gets you started. To do this, go to the Speech tab and de-select that option. While there are many voices to choose from, some less Robbie-The-Robot than others, I had to kill that feature entirely.
Other options include Growl integration which is nice, Twitter integration which is odd (I doubt my friends care about what project i'm working on, but co-workers probably would), full support for AppleScripting and customizable keyboard shortcuts.
Another nice feature lets you review all of the "pomodoros" (or work cycles) that you've completed in a day or even since you started using the app. For the whopping price of free (donations encouraged), you'll be hard-pressed to find a better implementation of the Pomodoro Technique for that Mac than Pomodoro Desktop. It does what it should while staying out of the way. Check it out.
TUAWPomodoro Desktop puts a tomato in your menubar originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - My excellent, fun-time, rage-inducing iPhone 4 adventure
As I write this, I have been an iPhone 4 owner for ten days. I've replaced one iPhone 4 so far, and I'm about to send the replacement back, too. You know why? Because both of the iPhone 4 units I've owned have had the same design flaw. No, not that one. No, not that one, either.
A few days after being savvy/lucky enough to score an iPhone 4 during New Zealand's notoriously bungled launch, I noticed a small gap between the rear glass and the stainless steel antenna band. At the iPhone 4's top, near the rear-facing camera, the top couple millimeters of the unit had a gap between the antenna bezel and the rear casing that was large enough to admit all sorts of dust and pocket crud into the iPhone 4's internals. I also noticed an irritating, rhythmic buzzing noise coming from the vicinity of the noise-cancelling mic any time I was on a phone call and had the handset against my ear.
I took the unit in to get it replaced, as most people would do. And so began my excellent, fun-time, rage-inducing iPhone 4 adventure. Click "Read More" to learn about the bafflingly stupid state of affairs that takes place when you need to exchange an iPhone in a country that has no official Apple Stores.TUAWMy excellent, fun-time, rage-inducing iPhone 4 adventure originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: PSN GoWe've spotlighted a few different Xbox Live browsers here on the site before, so here's a little console balance. PSN Go is an app designed to let you browse and control your PlayStation Network account (the account that you set up when you've got a PS3 connected to the Internet). It's unofficial (not created by Sony) and made by a third party, but you can log in with a PSN name and password and browse through your friend lists, gamer profile, trophy lists, and other PSN information.
Unfortunately, unlike most of the other "account browser" apps that we've seen, this one is priced a little higher than free -- it's US $1.99. While that's still not a lot, it is quite a bit to pay for just the opportunity to browse friends' lists when away from your console. Still, the app has a full in-app game database, and it's pretty well polished and runs great. Plus, it's getting updated; it's all set for the iPhone 4's Retina Display, and it's seen a few UI improvements and bug fixes already. If you find yourself browsing your PSN account quite a bit (especially when not at home), it's probably worth the couple bucks.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: PSN Go originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - The sticky is up and the Store is down (Update: And back up)I'm lying alone with my head on the Mac
Thinking of Apple 'til it hurts
The store is down, so what can we do?
Tormented and waiting,
We're all out of Store, we're so lost without it,
We'll be right, believing for so long...
We're all out of Store, what are we with out it?
It won't be too late, when the Store finally comes back
Oh, what are you stocking?
What are you stocking
Oh, what are you stocking?
What are you stocking
-- Apologies to Apple Supply, er, that is Air Supply
Let us know your predictions in the comments. Also, don't forget to ping us when the store goes back up. We'd love to know what changes you track down.
Update: Store's back up. Word is that the Mac Pro has been updated? Oh yeah, check out that 12-core. These are the machines that were announced at the end of July, but they weren't on the store yet -- now they're all showing 7-12 days ship time.
Thanks everyone who tipped us!TUAWThe sticky is up and the Store is down (Update: And back up) originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Join us for the TUAW Talkcast tonight at 10 PM EDT
It's been a relatively quiet weekend in the Apple world, with not much to talk about other than the opening of a huge flagship Apple Store in London and the departure of an Apple VP from the executive suites. These newsy items should serve as fodder for an evening of fun chat on the TUAW Talkcast. We start at 10 PM EDT / 7 PM PDT / 4 PM DRT (DocRockTime).
To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantage of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *8.
If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free X-Lite SIP client; basic instructions are here. Of course, the full TalkShoe client includes its own 'Shoephone' VoIP tool as well. For MP3 streaming on iPhone or iPad, you can try this link once the show starts (may or may not work).TUAWJoin us for the TUAW Talkcast tonight at 10 PM EDT originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Verizon iPhone, stop us if you've heard this before
Hey remember when AT&T's awkward CEO (then Cingular CEO) joined Steve Jobs in 2007 at Macworld with his awesome notecards and stilted announcement of exclusivity for the iPhone? Yeah, that and thousands of dropped calls later should have been a big, red warning to you conspiracy theorists that some day the iPhone would free itself from the big blue clutches of AT&T. Of course it'll happen, it's always been a matter of when. And every site in the tech universe yet again buzzes with the name Verizon this weekend as various tea leaves have been read to suggest January as a date. Maybe. Pencil it in, among the dozens of other rumored days/years/epochs, so you can start queueing up for something that hasn't even been announced.
Except, not really. TechCrunch makes a rather uneducated guess as to a January launch -- except that it'd be months before the usual summer announcement that hovers over WWDC these past few years. That and Apple doesn't attend Macworld any more (insert world's biggest eye roll here). Their guess is based on a big rumored order of CDMA chips -- although commenters point out this could be for a Chinese carrier. Engadget has a more nebulous date of "maybe someday" given the Q2 earnings report from AT&T which vaguely states that they'll still be making money once "these exclusivity arrangements end." I don't know how many exclusive phones AT&T has (all are highly death-grippable, I'm sure), but let's think of at least one runaway hit that could potentially ding their bottom line and dream, shall we?Personally I'm not betting anything until Verizon rolls out their LTE network quite a bit. iPhone on T-Mobile makes more sense at this point. Why? Currently on Verizon's 3G network you can't have a phone conversation and use data at the same time. No way is Apple going to downgrade the functionality of their phone just for the sake of "more" customers. In case you haven't followed the company for 20 years, here's the deal: they care more about making customers happy than getting more customers. This "secret sauce" that companies like Microsoft, Sony and Dell can't fathom will play out in this cellular phone market as well. Once Verizon provides a better experience than AT&T, we'll certainly see a Verizon iPhone. Unless Verizon insists on the bloaty crapware and big honkin' V they put on all their phones -- that could further delay such a deal.
TUAWVerizon iPhone, stop us if you've heard this before originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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