TUAW Best of the Week

Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Next week will undoubtedly be a big week for Apple fans as the iPhone 3G will be released in the US and other countries on July 11th. Me.com email addresses online?Most .Mac users received a big surprise this week as their username@me.com addresses suddenly started forwarding to their username@mac.com...

Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Next week will undoubtedly be a big week for Apple fans as the iPhone 3G will be released in the US and other countries on July 11th. Me.com email addresses online?Most .Mac users received a big surprise this week as their username@me.com addresses suddenly started forwarding to their username@mac.com address. We can safely bet that MobileMe will be released in the very near future. Here's to hoping it's a little more stable than .Mac. Apple Notebook Shipments Skyrocket 61%We can only guess that this is due to recent Mac sightings in movies. Happy Birthday, iPhoneJoin us in singing a round of "Happy Birthday." Oh wait, that's copyrighted?Oh well, I guess we can sing it TUAW style ... "Happy Happy Birthday, it's all the same to you, Happy Happy Birthday, get over it there's a new one coming soon." 10.5.4 is in Software Update Now!Early this week, the much awaited 10.5.4 update became available for download. Oddly enough, it did not boast any new "visible features." It also didn't boast any mention of MobileMe. AT&T posts iPhone 3G informationJoin Christina as she tries to go insane with all of the iPhone information that Apple/AT&T gave us this week. .Mac Bookmark webaccess going away July 6thBe sure to backup by July 6th, or the bookmarks get it! Mac market share nears 8%; Safari tops 6.3%Are we finally on the map? Oh well, at least we still have the iPhone launch to look forward to. iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • TUAW Best of the Week

    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Apparently, there was some phone released this week, but we didn't get the memo on it. Apple and Rogers falling out?Apparently Apple is a little mad after the charges Rogers would be putting on the iPhone customers. So what does Apple do? They divert shipments of iPhones. Brilliant! Now all of Canada is mad about not getting a 3G, eh? Apple, Amazon offer boxed versions of MobileMeBoth Apple and Amazon started selling/shipping boxed version of MobileMe this week. Even though you probably weren't able to use MobileMe until after the 48 hour maintenance was cleared up. However, Amazon is giving MobileMe hopefuls a small discount. WWDC '08: Charlie Wood (Spanning Sync)Brett finished up his latest awesome interview video from WWDC. In this video, he talks with Charlie Wood from Spanning Sync about the newest version. Why you shouldn't buy the iPhone 3G on FridayIn the midst of everyone hurrying to by the latest iPhone, Erica would like to take a moment to share this public service message with you. Saying "goodbye" to .MacThis week ushered in the .Mac replacement we had all been waiting for. Too bad we had to wait even longer once the maintenance had started. Five ways the App Store will change the worldMike gives us five reasons of how the App Store will change the world. Not mentioned? World domination -- I was always hoping for this one for some reason. iPod touch 2.0 update now for sale, for realIf you've heard about the iPhone 2.0 firmware and have an iPod touch, chances are you totally wanted it! Well, iPod touch users, your dream has finally come true. iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • TUAW Best of the Week

    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. This week was definitely big in the eyes of Apple enthusiasts as it was WWDC week. Take a look below to find out what was released and the other big posts of the week. TUAW Meta-Liveblog of WWDC 08 KeynoteThis year we weren't at the keynote, but we did meta-liveblog it. Take a look back at our satirical point of view of the new product releases. iPhone 2.0 firmware will ship in early July, touch users pay $9.95Apple announced this week that the next version of the iPhone/iPod touch firmware should ship sometime in early July. Apple also announced many new features that make the iPhone 2.0 firmware something that we are all looking forward to. MobileMe announcedThe long awaited rumors came true and MobileMe was announced. MobileMe will replace the ever aging .Mac service. MobileMe looks to be an exciting new web service that we can expect later this month (or possibly early next month). iPhone 3G announcedSeems like we were all waiting for Apple to revamp the iPhone into a 3G phone, but what surprised us was the lack of a new front design for the iPhone (however, the back did change to black or white plastic). Apple later posted an ad showing off the newly released phone. iPhone versus iPod touch pricing: Say what?Erica tried to tackle a question that was raised this week: with the 8GB iPod touch $100 more than the 8GB iPhone 3G, will iPod touch sales suffer? iPhone SDK beta 7 is liveSoon after the iPhone Dev Center re-emerged after the WWDC keynote, developer's were blessed with a new version of the iPhone SDK. iTunes: Free ThursdayGet some free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewIt's the weekend. W00t! Time to kick back, relax and read the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment.Updates, Updates, Updates, Updates, and more Updates.Yes, keeping the weekly tradition of weekly updates is what Apple is starting to do best. Seems odd, because I used to expect this weekly update ("patch Tuesday") from some other company.Happy Birthday, AppleHere's to hoping this 32-year-old fruit doesn't get too mushy. Many developers working on Aperture 2.1 pluginsNice to see other developers making plug-ins that Apple should have included anyway.Liveblog with the iPhone Dev Team: iPwnageEarlier this week, Erica liveblogged with the iPhone Dev Team about the recently released iPwnage. An awesome chat that can be replayed by clicking the "Replay this live blog" button.Apple passes Walmart, number 1 in US music salesYeah, but does iTunes offer 1-hour photo service, auto service, and groceries? I didn't think so!Photoshop CS4 64-bit in Windows, only 32-bit in OS XThanks again, Adobe ... you've really shown how much you love us. Fortunately, it's been demonstrated scientifically that running Vista is damaging to the creative soul.Remix Radiohead in iTunesRemix. Radiohead. iTunes. Must I mention more?AT&T's Mobility CEO "spills the beans" on iPhone 3GWe've only been hearing this for months. Now it's semi-official. Woo-hoo, etc.WWDC '08 sessions postedApple posted the sessions that would be at this years World Wide Developers Conference. You are going, right?TV shows for German iTunes usersGermany finally got their TV Shows this week. iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes.So there you have it folks, this week's biggest news. Now featuring 5 more updates and restarts than last week.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • TUAW Best of the Week

    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW 's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment.Security Update 2008-002 v1.1Just when we thought we wouldn't have to restart our Macs this week... Apple drops this one on us.iPhone SDK beta 2 now hitting the streetsTake that, iPhone hackers!Microsoft eyeing potential options in iPhone developmentBreaking news: iPhones everywhere went on strike.Happy Birthday to Mac OS X!New feature in OS X: making Mac users everywhere feel a bit older.Welcome to Macintosh documentary to premiere on 4/6Nice to finally see some "real" movies coming to the big screen.TSA makes good: X-rays MacBook Air and posts videoNice to see our tax dollars in action, am I right? Ringtone Subscriptions in iTunesProof of concept iPhone ringtone subscription via iTunes podcasting. Elderly people everywhere will be unable to hear their iPhone's teen/mosquito ringtone. "Hi grandpa, I've only called you 50 times, pick up your iPhone!" Are these the first screenshots of the iPhone AppStore?Most of the comments claim that this is a fake, but it might actually be the real AppStore for the iPhone. You never know.International .com keyboard hack: NZ and beyondTrick your iPhone into thinking that you're from New Zealand. Nice.Why the Mac is better than the PC: CrapwareOh no, not another one of these. When will this constant barrage of PC vs. Mac stuff end? Unlockers rejoice: Special deals on early-release iPhonesWe don't know any unlockers, srly. Don't come knocking on our door, Apple.Dear Aunt TUAW: Help me buy a Mac ProIf advice is what you seek, send us email every week.iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes.There you have it, this weeks ... wait a second, just downloaded some new updates, got to restart!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Mac Mix Promo gives you deals on Mac apps, starts todayThe software bundle biz has a new player! Mac Mix Promo allows you to make your own software bundle and receive a discount based on how many applications you choose, the more you add, the bigger the discount! Mystery Apple boxThis week wasn't just about reviewing iPhone software, we also did some detective work to figure out the origins of a mysterious Apple box. The consensus in the comments is that it's a wine box given to Apple resellers in the 1980s. Thoughts on iPhone Apps ManagementErica takes a look at what you can do to shorten the sync times on your iPhone or iPod touch. Turn your iPhone into a wireless drive with DataCaseThe ultimate phone, iPod, application, and development platform is also a cool way to carry around your files? When Apple squeezes a 200 GB drive in there, I'm totally ditching my notebook! Resurrecting Apple I BASICEver wondered what Apple I BASIC sounded like? Sure you did! ... no? The BASIC cassette for the Apple I has been digitized and made available on MP3. Even better, that audio has been converted to 1s and 0s so you can examine the 6502 assembly language for yourself! iPod touch 1.1.5 software also availableFor users uninterested in the 2.0 firmware (or paying for it, anyway), Apple has released a 1.1.5 update to keep you secure. See, Apple still loves you! Apple prepping iPhone 2.1 softwareBGR reports that Apple is prepping iPhone 2.1 software. Let's hope this includes the laundry list of features that everyone wants ... salt and pepper shaker anyone? Apple sues Psystar for license violations, copyright infringementFirst Apple sues Psystar for license violations and copyright infringemen, now Apple wants Psystar to recall all of its Mac clones from users. Good luck guys, good luck! iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • TUAW Best of the Week

    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. If you're using either Microsoft Office 2004 or Office 2008, you might want to check auto update sometime in the near future. TV shows added to Australia iTunes StoreFirst the land down under gets the iPhone and Apple Store, now they're getting iTunes TV shows. This is no doubt something that Apple should have done a long time ago, but I'm sure there are many rejoicing Australians! Mod: use your MacBook Air Superdrive on any machineEver since the MacBook Air Superdrives have been out, we've all been asking ourselves the same question: how can we use this on any Mac? Well, some creative individual found out a sure-fire way to do this. Take back your iWeb galleries in Firefox 3Have you been lonely without your iWeb galleries? Well, be lonely no more because someone found a way to fix Firefox's? ... erm ... Apple's? ... erm ... someone's problem with iWeb galleries in Firefox 3. Last day to buy MacHeist BundleThe MacHeist retail bundle is finally over, but you can now find MacHeist's new summer bundle that features Parallels and other nice applications for a very low price. Keep your iPhone from losing its cookiesHas the cookie monster been lurking in your iPhone? Join Brett as he tries to find a way to rid the loss of cookies from your iPhone. Original iPhone warranties about to expireDid you buy a first generation iPhone? If you're reading this today, chances are your iPhone's warranty will be up tomorrow. iTunes: Free ThursdayGet some free tunes. Ask TUAW: 5.1 surround sound, bookmark syncing, MobileMe, MDI files, and moreGet some free Mac help. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. TUAW would like to give a big welcome to our three new bloggers: Robert, Steve, and Joshua. AT&T disables free iPhone WiFi?Just as quickly as we saw it appear, it suddenly disappeared -- leaving many angry iPhone owners. The free service later reappeared on the iPhone AT&T service plans, but once again AT&T took that down. TUAW Faceoff: Screenshot apps on the firing lineThere are tons of applications out there to make taking screenshots "easier," but Christina shows you which ones are worth your time and money. Broken iPod: fix it or replace it? Every iPod owner is (or will) be faced with this issue at least once in their lifetime: what to do with that broken iPod? Well, look at this article to find out! Vodafone to sell iPhone in 10 countries With iPhone sales soaring through the roof, Apple is looking to move into several other countries. No doubt that iPhone will be the most-sold device in Apple's history (excluding, of course, Macintosh). Boston's Apple Store to open May 16 With Boston's first flagship Apple Store fixing to open in just a matter of days, there's only one question ... will the members of the Boston Red Sox show up? Well, you might just have to go to the opening and be sure to say "hello" to Dave! iMac turns 10The iMac was a defining point in Apple's history back in 1998. Apple was down to life or death, and the iMac saved it. Therefore, TUAW gladly celebrated the iMac's 10th birthday this past week. Rumor: .Mac relaunch to coincide with iPhone 2.0? Could .Mac be revamped and include some new iPhone specific features at the WWDC '08? Well, our tipster seems to think so. BREAKING: New iPhone SDK & Firmware releasedEarlier this week a new iPhone SDK and Firmware for iPhone 2.0 was released. There were a couple new features in the firmware too. iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • TUAW Best of the Week

    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewIt's the weekend. W00t! Time to kick back, relax and read the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. Luckily, Mac users only had to restart their Mac once this week after a Safari update. Free alternatives to the Macheist bundle + moreSick of paying for Mac software? Well, there's tons of freeware developers on the Mac. Find out where to get some freeware that serves as an alternative to the Macheist bundle.Mac 101: fine tune your Mac's volumeYou know, for those library visits.First commercial Hackintosh announced by PsystarLooks like it's time for Apple to issue a C&D (if they can find an address). PBS videos for educators hit iTunes UPBS normally has great educational content, now educators can get it directly from iTunes. Sega producer talks about Super Monkey Ball for the iPhoneYeah, just what every iPhone owner needs ... games. Oh? You say you really want games? OK ... fine then!AppleTV update 2.0.2Even the little guy needs an update sometimes. Looks like Apple gave that little guy a little update, eh? Nothing new to see here, move on folks. Mac 101: schedule your scriptsBrett showed us how to create a script that will run when called upon by an iCal alarm. Pretty nifty. Fring: VOIP on iPhone--live blog tryoutErica, as always, did an awesome job at another live blog. This week's live blog included a chat with the folks over at Fring (the iPhone VoIP client). Starbucks offers free iTunes "Pick of the Week"Good to see a coffee company giving away things for free; how about giving some coffee away?More bundle fun with MacUpdate Promo Parallels dealIf you're tired of the other software bundles out there, why not try one that includes Parallels?Two more Apple Stores confirmed for New York City Ahem, Apple, I think you're forgetting about some other states, aren't you? iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some free tunes.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW 's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment.'Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.0' Is OutNow you can use RAW format from some of the newest cameras.TimeMachine and AirPort updatesApple provided us Mac users some updates to our TimeMachine and AirPort base stations.Security Update 2008-002 is available Hmm ... must have been one of "those weeks" for software updates. Apple passed along some security updates, requiring us to restart our Macs at least 3 times this week -- most likely while you were trying to get some "real" work done.Apple issuing refunds, credits from WGA strikeAfter the writers strike, Apple offers up some refunds for affected TV show customers.Evernote: universal human memory extensionBrett takes a look at the all-knowing Evernote. Watch out, you might become "note-happy!"Apple offers refurb iPod Nano dealNow is the time to snag an iPod Nano, eh?Engadget plays with iPhone 2.0It's iPhone-licious!iTunes: Free TuesdayGet your free tunes while they last!Is your Airport Extreme suddenly Time Machine-happy?Yay, Apple made software happy? OK. That's like totally cool, right? Right?iPods in SpaceThat might make a good movie -- might be better than Snakes on a Plane or Star Wars: Episode I.Safari 3.1 availableOh yeah, and there was this update too, making Mac users everywhere restart at least 4 times this week.Here's hoping next week requires fewer restarts with more sunshine and uptime!Permalink | Email this | Comments

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    Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to the latest installment of TUAW 's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment.Let's start off by saying that Apple must be listening to our comments about the bombardment of updates lately, because this week they released even more! There's so many in fact that we needed to do a bulleted list: MacBook Air Bluetooth EFI Update 1.0 Pro Applications Update 2008-01 Firmware Restoration CD 1.6 iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3 MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air EFI firmware updates Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 Final Cut Server releasedNo, you're not seeing things ... it's really here this time!Life with the MacBook AirChris' thoughts on the MacBook Air. Does he like it? Well, you'll just have to read to find out!More iPhone 3G buzz from Uncle WaltHave any of you guys heard about this? Apparently a "3G" iPhone is going to be released "really soon-ish"TUAW takes Macminicolo for a spinDid you know that people use minis as servers? Like, whoa ... turns out they work pretty well.Cranky Apple lawyers go after NYC green logoC'mon Apple, just because you get hit with lawsuits doesn't mean that you have to go after NYC! What ever happened to Apples whole "Bob-Dylan-Give-Peace-a-Chance" thing?Four reasons to get your parents to use LeopardDo you have those "I like my Winders" parents? Well, Dave tells you how to make them switch.AppleScript: Control your Mac with an e-mailLearn how to impress your friends with this little "magic trick."Rogue Amoeba Live Chat!Erica, the queen of liveblogging, did it again. This time Erica talked with the folks over at Rogue Amoeba. You can replay the entire liveblog by clicking the "replay live blog" button. Third iPhone beta SDK is liveThe third iPhone SDK for this year, its always good to see developer tools and documentation being updated like this.Time Machine via Airport Extreme not officially supportedAnd because it is not a supported feature, they're going to allow users to do it ... yeah, that totally makes sense.Vista beats OS X? Really?We at TUAW love our Windows bretheren, we want to see them switch to the better OS and hardware, but we love them anyway. But, like, Computerworld over did their article, srly. iTunes: Free TuesdayGet some new free tunes. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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