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- Embracing weightless data
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Internet Tools, MacBook Air
I can't stop talking about the MacBook Air. It's so thin, so light and so gosh-darn sexy (in the way that only a machine shaped like a two thousand-dollar toilet lid can be). Since the topic seems to have worn thin with my kids -- my 4-year-old insists that the lack of a Firewire port is ludicrous and my 2-year-old is threatening to "...go Edubuntu" just to spite me -- I'm going to share my thoughts with you.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/embracing-weightless-data/#comments - The secret life of firmware 1.1.3
Filed under: iPod Family, Apple, iPhone
Cre.ations.net's Nate True wrote a blog post describing what he found inside the iPhone firmware 1.1.3 update. Whilst digging around in the iPhone's firmware innards, he found that Apple has made some startling changes to the iPhone's OS, including:
- The SpringBoard doesn't have to be modified to show custom Applications installed on the iPhone
- Applications no longer run as root, instead they run as 'mobile'
- Preferences are no longer stored in /var/root
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- Where's the WebClip icon?
Filed under: Cool tools, Odds and ends, TUAW Business, WIN Business, Developer
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We've gotten a plethora of tips asking that we make a WebClip icon for iPhone & iPod touch home pages for TUAW. And we hear you. In fact, one sleep-deprived Macworld-covering TUAW blogger created a webclip icon (pre-empting all the tips -- which we're eternally grateful for nonetheless). As our server gurus get the icon fixed in place, we thought we'd share with you some handy links both for making icons for your own site, and perhaps to find one for TUAW in the meantime.
Waiting for a website to gain a WebClip icon? There's a load of sites available to either help you find an icon that's already been made -- such as WebClipMe! or the WebClip directory. clipalizer goes one better, allowing you to upload your own (correctly sized) PNG image and then use that as a webclip icon.
So how do I create my own WebClip icon? A WebClip icon is basically a 57-pixel-square PNG image called apple-touch-icon.png placed at the root of your server's web-content directory (though the Apple Developer Connection site lists a way that code-savvy users can specify a custom location for it, should they so choose). Whilst the icons appear rounded on the iPhone, you don't need to worry about creating curved corners, or even apply a button-esque mask in Photoshop: iPhone takes care of all of that -- "Safari will automatically composite the icon with the standard "glassy" overlay so it looks like a built-in iPhone or iPod application."
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Filed under: Interviews, The Woz
Dutch site One More Thing brings us a serving of Steve "Woz" Wozniak from Macworld. You may or may not be nonplussed by the exclusive interview with Apple's co-founder, but they use the word "computergeschiedenis" in the post, which you have to admit is a pretty fun way to say "computer history". At least that's how KavaServices translated it for me. And Woz, no matter how you look at it, has a place in computer history.
Not surprisingly, Woz has a lot of love to share in regards to the Macworld proceedings, the Apple TV Take 2, and other Apple affairs. He is willing to state that the first Apple TV was a "very rare case where a product really wasn't quite done right," but mostly, I'm sure, because it's already been generally acknowledged. The interview is in English, which is good for me as my ability to follow along in Dutch would be somewhere between rusty and non-existent. It's also 20 minutes long, so if you've been wishing for a little time with Mr. Wozniak, for whatever reason, get your fill.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/20-minutes-with-woz/#comments - Apple updates Human Interface Guidelines for Leopard
Filed under: Macworld, Analysis / Opinion, Apple, Developer
With all the hysteria of the Macworld taking precedence last week, it appears that Apple slipped out a not-so-insignificant update to the OS X Human Interface Guidelines. After a fairly stagnant revision history in the last few years, the much-discussed 'UI Bible' (and I use the term loosely) has been updated to encompass OS X 10.5 Leopard.
It's available as an online document, and also as a 28MB PDF file (link) for your perusal as you decide on how you want your next best-selling application to look, feel and act.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/apple-updates-human-interface-guidelines-for-leopard/#comments - How To: downgrade to previous iTunes software
Filed under: iPod Family, iTunes, iPhone
Many people running into trouble running the iPhone Utility Client (iPhuc) report that using an earlier version of iTunes' MobileDevices private framework will fix their problem since it would seem that iPhuc was designed to run under iTunes 7.4.2. What can you do? iPhone developer "core" has come up with a simple solution.
Over at his WickedPsyched site, he's put up full instructions on how to keep the minty-fresh goodness of the latest iTunes install (currently 7.6) yet temporarily revert back to to 7.4.2 when you need to run iPhuc.
The steps include downloading an old version of iTunes, backing up your current MobileDevices framework, copying the 7.4.2 framework to your system library, and using a simple shell script to toggle between the new version of the utility and the old one when you launch iPhuc.
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Filed under: Multimedia, Apple History
Perhaps you've seen the documentary Trekkies. Hosted by the late Tasha Yar (curse you, Armus!), it profiles several of the show's most zealous fans and by that I mean people with serious mental disorders. Did you see what they did to that poor truck? None of us would get so carried away with our Apple fandom.
Just a minute. Before you set your phasers to Smug, check out the trailer for MacHeads: The Movie. It feels like a cross between Trekkies and Leander Kahney's The Cult of Mac. Several users proclaim their love, including the guy with the tattoos and the girl who states in no uncertain terms that she has never slept with a Windows user.
A few Mac celebs appear as well, including the man who isn't America's least-beloved technology pundit. The movie looks awesome, and we can't wait to see it. Not that we're obsessed or anything.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/macheads-the-movie/#comments - Apple posts first quarter 2008 results
Filed under: Apple Financial, Apple
We are in the process of liveblogging Apple's financial conference call, but Apple has already posted their quarterly results for all to read. Here's what Apple sold this quarter:
- 2,319,000 Macs (44% more than last quarter)
- 22,121,000 iPods (5% more than last quarter)
- 2,315,000 iPhones
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/apple-posts-first-quarter-2008-results/#comments - Apple Q1 2008 results liveblog
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple Corporate, Apple Financial, TUAW Labs
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/apple-q1-2008-results-liveblog/#comments - Corporate users rejoice: the iPhone is now an option
Filed under: Enterprise, Apple, iPhone
The biggest challenge I encountered when lobbying for an iPhone at work wasn't the price, or the fact that is only kinda sorta supports Exchange (IMAP, I love you, but you are no ActiveSync) but rather it was bureaucratic in nature. There was simply no way to buy an iPhone using a corporate account. I got around this by buying the iPhone myself, and paying the monthly bill myself (aren't I clever?).
Luckily for well heeled corporate drones everywhere AT&T has announced Enterprise plans for the iPhone. The rates are pretty much the same, but the beauty is that some faceless, soulless corporation will be footing the bill for you (ain't capitalism grand?).
Thanks, Chris.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/corporate-users-rejoice-the-iphone-is-now-an-option/#comments - Pixelmator releases version 1.1.2
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Software, Cool tools, Graphic Design
I nabbed Pixelmator last week as part of the Macheist bundle, and I have to say that it's quickly become my photo editor of choice for blogging-- it's quick, beautiful, simple, and perfect for what I need. Of course, what I need is mostly just resizing and cropping (with the occasional color fills or quick brushes), so I'm not a pro photo editor by any means, but as the creators said in our interview, it gets the job done.
And with the new patch 1.1.2, just released today, it gets the job done even better. The patch offers quite a few bug fixes, and a short list of interface tweaks and improvements. Selection tools have been beefed up, as have those color fills (they work in real-time, unlike before, you know, when they worked in fake-time). The update is now available for download over on the site, or should show up in the application as well.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsКомментарии к сообщению:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/pixelmator-1-1-2/#comments - Watch the Keynote in HD
Filed under: Macworld, Steve Jobs
HD is the next best thing to being there, and if you weren't fortunate enough to be in the audience of Steve Job's Macworld 2008 keynote, than this is for you. Apple has just made available a HD stream for your viewing pleasure. The stream is 720p (that's 1280x720, just what the Apple TV supports) and requires a fairly fast machine to watch (Apple says you need a 1.8 GHz or faster G5 at the very least to watch the stream, and at least 256 MB of RAM).
I just watched the first few minutes and it looks great.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/watch-the-keynote-in-hd/#comments - TUAW liveblogs the Q1 2008 earnings call at 5PM ET
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple Financial, Apple
Apple will be reporting its 2008 Q1 financial results today at 5 PM EST. After yesterday's worldwide market plunge (U.S. exchanges were closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), Apple shares dropped as much as 8% as the markets opened this morning. Though the stock has largely rebounded (thanks to the Federal Reserve's surprise emergency cuts in lending rates), this will certainly make for an interesting backdrop for today's earnings call.
We'll be live-blogging the call (it is streaming live via QuickTime here) and trying out the CoverItLive service to see how it performs.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/tuaw-liveblogs-the-q1-2008-earnings-call-at-5pm-et/#comments - MailTags speeding along with Beta 4
Filed under: Software, Productivity
MailTags, what some would consider to be the ultimate Mail.app enhancement, has hit public beta 4. Seems like we were just blogging about beta 3 earlier this month. Oh yeah, we were. And I have to admit that seeing a speedy development pace on one of my favorite plugins has me feeling warm right down to my extra-thick winter socks.
There isn't much in the way of new features, but there's an abundance of bugfixes and interface improvements. Beta 4 includes a workaround to compensate for incompatibilities with GMail's IMAP implementation, and updates for regular IMAP users to improve tag handling. There are improvements to the Spotlight import, a slew of changes in the preferences department, improvements to Notes handling and a few interface fixes. A "Clear color when clearing all Mailtags" option has also been added for the new Message Color Extra and fixes have been implemented for Rules and Smart Mailbox handling.
I've updated and tested with great results, and now I'm one beta release happier than I was yesterday. Visit the MailTags page to read about and download the latest release.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/mailtags-speeding-along-with-beta-4/#comments - A sampling of Mac games on display at Macworld 2008
Filed under: Macworld, Gaming, Video
Mike took a tour of some Mac game booths over in Moscone West. Check out a quick review of Tiger Woods Golf, Sims Pool and Sims Bowling for the iPod, making machinima using 'The Movies' (who'd a thunk it), a brief interlude with Aquaria, a true Guitar Hero (seriously, one of the world's best takes on the hardest song on the hardest setting), and a look at EVE Online, now available in PC, Linux and Mac. All this in less than 9 minutes.Permalink | Email this | CommentsКомментарии к сообщению:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/a-sampling-of-mac-games-on-display-at-macworld-2008/#comments - iTunes: Free Tuesday
Filed under: iTS, Features, Deals
Once again, TUAW is pleased to present you with a selection of free songs and videos from around the world--perfect for your brand new pink nano! Many of these iTMS items won't be free for long, so grab your copies before the week is up. And don't forget: If you want to buy these on your iPhone or iPod touch, make sure to sign into your account in iTunes before you sync.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/itunes-free-tuesday/#comments - John Mayer has a MacBook Air and you don't
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Odds and ends, MacBook Air
When Steve finished up his keynote last week he introduced Randy Newman and after-wards lots of people said, 'at least it wasn't John Mayer again.' I have nothing against Mr. Mayer, myself, but it was nice to have a little variety in the keynote musical presentation. Lest you think that Mr. Jobs and Mr. Mayer are on the outs due to this change in keynote musicians, worry not! It would seem that John Mayer is toting around a MacBook Air weeks before anyone in the hoi polloi has the chance. Head on over to this blog entry to check out two pictures of the MacBook Air in the wild.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/john-mayer-has-a-macbook-air-and-you-dont/#comments - Quick tip: fixing Safari's fumbles
Filed under: OS, Tips and tricks
Have you ever downloaded a file using Safari and ended up with an extension like .dmg.bz2, only to find that no amount of double clicking will actually get you to a mountable disk image? Here's the down and dirty:
Safari has a habit of guessing at what you're downloading and appending an extension for you, at least when the server doesn't explicitly declare it. In this case, it's looking at the compression method being used inside of the disk image, finding bzip2 and appending that extension. But the disk image isn't actually archived, so this throws everything off. When the OS sees the bz2 extension (or any extension after the .dmg), it assumes it's a compressed archive and unzips it. The resulting file is broken.
The answer? If you run into this problem, just click the file once to rename it and remove the trailing extension after
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http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/quick-tip-fixing-safaris-fumbles/#comments - Pink iPod nano now available
Filed under: iPod Family
After spending a brief time off line (in the US and Canada), the Apple Store is back up with something new to show for it -- pink iPod nanos.
It's available in 8GB only, costs $199US (just like its 8GB siblings) and is shipping for free. We thought it might be tied to a charity -- perhaps Breast Cancer Awareness -- as the RED nano is, but it's simply pink for pink's sake. Just in time for Valentine's Day.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsКомментарии к сообщению:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/22/pink-ipod-nano-now-available/#comments - Yes, the online Apple Store is down
Filed under: Retail, Rumors, Apple
Before we get all excited, let's remember a few things. First, Steve and Co. just thrust a snazzy new laptop upon us. Second, this is probably a maintenance routine that we won't even notice. Thirdly...oh my God new stuff!
We'll keep an eye on the store and let you know if anything new is in place once it comes back online. So keep your eyes peeled.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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