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- Drowning in information? Tags can help
If you're anything like me you have lots and lots of information. Endless folders and files are scattered about, and while Spotlight in Mac OS X is very helpful, it's not a perfect fit for every situation.
One solution I've found very helpful is Tags, from Gravity Apps. Our own Brett Terpstra took a look at version 1 of the program back in January of 2009, and now the app has been updated to make it even more useful. Click here to see what's changed in this new version.
Tags is a system-wide method of tagging just about anything on your Mac for easy retrieval. The real power comes from associating different file types that you may want to relate, like a web page, photo, contact and note. The tagging easily takes place from within the application, and requires a couple of keystrokes. Control-Space bar brings up the tagging GUI, and Option-Space bar triggers the search menu. If those hot-keys conflict with something else you use, they can be easily changed.
TUAWDrowning in information? Tags can help originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - First Look: Scosche sneakPEEK II audio-video output solution for iOS
Doing a lot of presentations from an iPad or other iOS device can be problematic if you work with a lot of different video devices. One time you might be hooking your iPad up to a HDTV with a composite connection, the next to a standard definition projector using component video. Buying Apple's Component AV Cable ($49) and Composite AV Cable (also $49) can be a pricey proposition, and you have to carry around two sets of cables.
Now Scosche has come out with the sneakPEEK II ($60) switchable video output solution for iPad, iPhone, and iPods with a Dock Connector. The cable provides both component and composite video connections, so it's possible to work with almost any TV or display. The sneakPEEK II comes with a USB-to-micro USB cable so you can charge your device while it's showing your Keynote presentation or blasting your Netflix rental to an HDTV. Remember, though -- the app you're using must support video out.
While you may still need the Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter ($29) on occasion while performing your road warrior duties, the sneakPEEK II looks like a good all-in-one solution for those other audiovisual situations you may encounter.TUAWFirst Look: Scosche sneakPEEK II audio-video output solution for iOS originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Nike+ app upgraded with Facebook integration
Nike has updated Nike+ GPS once again, this time with support for Facebook notifications. Basically, users can request encouragement from their Facebook friends from within the app.
After enabling the option to "get cheers" from Facebook, runners can start their run while the app publishes the start of the workout to Facebook. As readers choose to cheer you on, those status messages are pushed to the app itself. That way, the runner can receive notes of encouragement while they're on the road.
Likewise, the app will publish the completion of the run to Facebook (and Twitter, if enabled). It sounds like a fun way to stay motivated, if that's your thing.
Version 2. 0 of the free Nike+ GPS app is out now.
TUAWNike+ app upgraded with Facebook integration originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iPhone 5 in the rumor mill
It seems like only yesterday that the iPhone 4 was released, but how time flies when you're having fun. With the whole antennagate issue mostly behind us, most folks are just settling down to getting the best out of their shiny new iPhone. After all, its only been around four months since it was released.
So, with that in mind, it's hard to believe that talk of the next iPhone is already in circulation. Believe it or not, the rumor mill is once again churning out talk of Apple's next iteration of the iPhone - the enigma that is affectionately dubbed the iPhone 5.
TechRadar has compiled a roundup of some of the hottest rumored features that we may see in the iPhone 5. Here's a brief summary of what they report, but remember, it's only speculation.
Kicking us off, the iPhone 5 release is expected to be in June / July of 2011 because that's the time cycle that other iPhone releases have followed. However, iLounge has guessed that the next iPhone could be with us as early as January of next year (even they admit this is "hard to believe."). The reason for a January 2010 release of the next iPhone, simply put, would be to resolve, with new hardware, the now mostly blown over antennagate issue.
Next up, there's been talk of the iPhone 5 being equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, essentially turning the iPhone 5 into a digital wallet (allowing you to make credit / debit card like payments with the phone). Apple has released a patent demonstrating such technology, but this was some time ago, so it's unclear as to whether Apple is planning this for deployment in the iPhone 5.
Furthermore, the next iPhone is rumored to be evolutionary as apposed to revolutionary. Similar to the design shift from the iPhone 3G to the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 5 will be akin to the iPhone 4, but a beefed up version. Rumored specs are of a faster processor (1.2GHz), more memory and larger storage, and a 3.7' screen (as apposed to the current 3.5' one on the iPhone 4). The iPhone 5 may also be made of a new material, perhaps some kind of alloy. Oh, and of course, a revamped antenna!
And, a big one here (note the sarcasm in my words), there's talk of the Verizon iPhone. TechRadar reports sources that have handled Verizon iPhone prototypes, though, according to Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg, that's not likely to happen. Verizon fans, let's hope you don't get let down again
Finally, TechRadar reports that at least one analyst believes the iPhone 5 will support LTE super fast mobile broadband (in the U.S. anyway), which will make the iPhone 5 a 4G phone.
Of course, this is all pure speculation and could amount to nothing more than a big whoosh of hot air. But then again, the next version of the iPhone is coming. Let the countdown begin.TUAWiPhone 5 in the rumor mill originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 now out on iPhoneI've been away at GDC Online this week, so I almost missed it, but a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game (that Sega is calling part 4, Episode 1) is out now for the iPhone. This is a pretty big deal -- not only is this a brand new title in the Sonic series, but it's also not coming out for other consoles until next week, so Sega has actually premiered this game on Apple's iOS platform. Early reviews on the game are terrific. It's a 3D title that plays from a 2D angle, so this is old-school Sonic platforming with brand new levels, graphics, sounds, and music. Plus, there are two exclusive levels on the iPhone and iPod touch, so Apple is really getting some love from Sega here.
Of course, this is being labeled as a premium title, so the price of US$9.99 on the iPhone-only version might provide a little sticker shock for players used to cheaper games. Still, the title is selling for five dollars more on other platforms, so when you consider that you're getting this game early, as a native title, with exclusive content, the $10 price is about as justified as it's going to get.
But even if you don't go for the purchase, this will definitely be one to watch. The app's currently number 3 on top grossing and number 11 on the top paid apps list, but a huge success here will mean a lot for both Sega's and other large publishers' strategies on the App Store going forward.TUAWSonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 now out on iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - EA Mobile announces fall iOS game lineup
If you've been waiting for SimCity to make its way to iPad/HD format, you don't have much longer to wait.
EA Mobile has recently announced its game release slate for the rest of fall 2010. Along with FIFA 11, EA Sports NBA Elite 11, and others, the company will be releasing the iPad-specific SimCity Deluxe HD. The game will obviously feature a bigger, interactive display and an optimized HUD that takes advantage of the increased screen real estate. Unfortunately, the price for SimCity is unknown, though it's expected to debut in November.
Other games on EA's slate include High Caliber Hunting, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Heroes Lore. Battlefield is a console-style warfare simulation with 14 single-player levels; High Caliber Hunting sounds like your run-of-the-mill hunting game; and Heroes Lore is a Korean RPG featuring 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 battles. It appears that you can expect some of these games to run around US$5 or so when they're released.
[via MacNN]TUAWEA Mobile announces fall iOS game lineup originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - App Review: Battle Map lets you create huge worlds in small doses
The essence of a role playing game is, well, ... playing a role. Theoretically, you can play a tabletop RPG with not much more than your thoughts, a rule book or two, and some dice. In practice, though, an entire industry is engaged in releasing products to make imagining and inhabiting fantastical worlds a multimedia experience. Maps, adventures, miniatures, special dice, decks of item cards, and so much more are readily available. The latest entry is a full-featured iPad and iPhone app called Battle Map [US$29.99], which is now available on your iPad or iPhone as a Universal app.
At 30 bucks, Battle Map is not cheap compared to most App Store offerings, but look at it against the similar Mac (or PC) program Dundjinni, which costs $39.99, or the PC-only map program called ProFantasy, which tops out at $605 for the whole shebang. Of course, these programs can do a lot more than Battle Map can, but they've also been around for many years. Perhaps in 2015, Battle Map will be as full-featured. In any case, other reviewers have called Battle Map "geek heaven" and a "must have," so read on to see if these words of praise apply to you.
TUAWApp Review: Battle Map lets you create huge worlds in small doses originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Five reasons why Apple TV is still just a hobby
I'm pretty far from being a Luddite, but I've never understood the point of the Apple TV. Even after its update to the newest version, I still don't get why this product exists. Erica posted the reasons she and other members of the TUAW team feel the Apple TV is every bit as revolutionary as any other Apple product, but I disagree. There are many things keeping the Apple TV from being an appealing product, not only for me, but for millions of other potential customers, too. I've outlined five of those reasons below.
1. Apple TV is a half-trick pony. I'd say it's a one-trick pony, but that's what the old Apple TV was. With its new rental-only model, the Apple TV is now little more than an AirPort Express with video streaming. For many users, that may be exactly what they've been looking for. If you've got an iMac on the far side of the house from the big-screen HDTV in your living room, Apple TV may be a good solution for you. If you've got a MacBook, though, a US$99 Apple TV doesn't do anything that a $5 VGA cable won't do just as well. Sure, there's the tantalizing possibility that Apple TV may run apps someday, but it's only a possibility. I don't know about you, but I base my purchasing decisions on what a product can do today, out of the box.
Click "read more" to view the other four reasons I think Apple TV is still just a hobby.
TUAWFive reasons why Apple TV is still just a hobby originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Five reasons why Apple TV mattersSteve Jobs admitted it. Apple TV is a hobby. He has stated so more than once. But there are compelling reasons to believe that the newly released Apple TV Mark 2 matters even more than its expected sales (currently estimated at about a million devices per quarter) might indicate.
Here are some of the points that I believe are why Apple TV matters.
Apple skipped PVR and moved straight to content on demand. With the concept of a shared data cloud growing ever more important, a limited storage device that feeds on streamed content offers an exciting peek at our future. Apple's rent-don't-buy model transforms Apple TV into a controllable point-of-entertainment device outside of the iTunes purchase and TiVo recording model that has dominated the last decade. If you want to Netflix your entertainment, Apple TV provides that feature at a great price point, as well.
Click "Read More" to check out the other four reasons.TUAWFive reasons why Apple TV matters originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple will discontinue .Mac HomePage viewing Nov. 8
Apple has given final notice to those publishing content through the old .Mac service.
A note was sent to MobileMe members today stating that as of November 8th, Web pages published using the obsolete .Mac service will become unavailable. Those publishing via iWeb will not be affected.
If you're one of those still going about things this way, fret not. Your content will not be deleted. Instead, you'll find your content stored on iDisk and, should you wish, you can republished your content through MobileMe tools, like Gallery.
Apple first warned of shutting down its legacy .Mac services over a year ago. A FAQ page pertaining to this can be found on Apple's support forums here.
It's certainly the end of an era, but bigger and better things have arrived. Mark your calenders for November 8th and take a minute to remember just how far things have come.
[Via TheLoop]TUAWApple will discontinue .Mac HomePage viewing Nov. 8 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iTunes bankruptcy, step one: The Great Purge
I'll admit it was a problem that I had created myself: I had moved my iTunes library from one computer to another. Then I tried syncing it across two computers. Add in a bunch of music from SXSW, along with other music given to me along the way, and before I knew it, my iTunes library was a 160GB mess. Worse, it was overwhelming. I never listened to any music because I knew that I was going to be frustrated by duplication and a bunch of songs that I didn't enjoy.
So, a few weeks ago, I declared iTunes bankruptcy. I moved my ~/Music/iTunes library to my Desktop. I launched iTunes while holding down the Option/Alt key on my Mac and created a new library. It was completely empty, and full of possibility.
Click "Read More" to see what I did to restore sanity to my iTunes database.
TUAWiTunes bankruptcy, step one: The Great Purge originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dear Mark Zuckerberg: Where's the Facebook iPad app?
Dear Mark Zuckerberg,
You've made the the biggest social network on the planet, you've made quite a few enemies, and you've made Jesse Eisenberg into Hollywood's next Oscar-winning megastar (I know all this because I just sawyourMr. Fincher's movie). Now why can't you make a Facebook iPad app?
When you announced your event the other day, I got excited and thought one small announcement might be an iPad app. I wasn't the only one either. But the event came and went, and while Facebook's new download feature is freaking awesome, an official Facebook iPad app would be pretty cool, too.TUAWDear Mark Zuckerberg: Where's the Facebook iPad app? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rumor: Apple pursuing iTunes music subscription
Apple is rumored to be discussing music subscriptions with major labels that would bring unlimited, streaming music to its iTunes customers.
According to the New York Post (NYP), Apple's VP of iTunes, Eddy Cue, has been in talks with major labels about a subscription model that would give customers unlimited access to music for a monthly fee. Details are few and far between, but NYP's sources suggest that the monthly cost could be around US$10-15. They also suggest that label representatives are receptive to the idea, as single-track sales have begun to decline.
Similar services like Rdio have gained a following by offering streaming and cached versions of favorite tracks for a small fee (Rdio starts at $4.99 per month). Spotify offers a similar service in the UK and is currently pushing for a US release.
TUAWRumor: Apple pursuing iTunes music subscription originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - GDC Online 2010: Spacetime Studios and the making of Pocket LegendsPocket Legends has been out on the App Store for quite a while now, but if you (like me) haven't seen it in a while, you might want to check it out again. Spacetime Studios has been steadily updating the game, and the title they showed off at GDC Online 2010 this week was pretty impressive -- an instanced MMO, running in full 3D with three character classes, dungeons and loot, and almost all of the other trappings you'd expect from the genre.
This week, I got to sit in on both Cinco Barnes' panel about the studio and its up-and-down background. I also chatted with the company's CEO, Gary Gattis, both about Spacetime's history and what it's done with Pocket Legends so far, and what's in store for the growing title.TUAWGDC Online 2010: Spacetime Studios and the making of Pocket Legends originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW's Daily App: Tilt to Live HDThe quirky and fun Tilt to Live is one of the most-loved iPhone games out there, according to its fans, and now, lucky iPad owners get their very own version of the title with Tilt to Live HD. Rather than just a port, the big-screen version updates the graphics and brings a new model into the mix. It's a free download, which means you can try out the tilt-controlled chaos at no charge, then pay a US$3.99 in-app purchase for three new modes, plus a few new powerups and weapons to try.
If you're going to make your app iPad compatible, let's be honest: the best way to do it is to just go universal, since no one likes re-buying the same software for a new device. But if you want to make a completely new experience, Tilt to Live HD does it exactly right, offering up the same thrills as the popular iPhone version, with the option for more. If you somehow missed the game on the smaller screen, check it out on your iPad right now.TUAWTUAW's Daily App: Tilt to Live HD originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - SMC firmware update for 2007-2008 MacBooks now available
When my wife got a new 2009 MacBook to replace her dead 2007 model, one minor irritation I had with the new MacBook was that its wall charger no longer worked with my Early 2008 MacBook Pro. That's no longer an issue; today, Apple issued an SMC firmware update for 2007-2008 MacBooks and MacBook Pros which allows them to charge using the newer MagSafe adapters.
MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4 is available either through Software Update or via direct download, and is applicable to the following models:
MacBook (13-inch Late 2007)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)
The update weighs in at a paltry 178 KB, but it does require a restart. I can confirm the update works as advertised, because my MacBook Pro is merrily whirring along while plugged into my wife's MacBook's MagSafe port. Hooray for unexpected fixes!
[via Mac|Life]TUAWSMC firmware update for 2007-2008 MacBooks now available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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