TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog http://www.tuaw.com TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tuaw.com/media/feedlogobig.gif TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog http://www.tuaw.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Microsoft updates WP7 Connector for Mac with improved setup, bug fixes]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/20/microsoft-updates-wp7-connector-for-mac-with-improved-setup-bug/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/20/microsoft-updates-wp7-connector-for-mac-with-improved-setup-bug/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/20/microsoft-updates-wp7-connector-for-mac-with-improved-setup-bug/#comments

Microsoft has released an update for Windows Phone 7 Connector, the still-in-beta OS X application that works with iPhoto and iTunes to allow you to sync your DRM-free multimedia with Microsoft's 'wares.

According to Pocket-lint, the latest release features a new setup process, the ability to manually retrieve files from your WP7 device, and it also allows you to sync device-purchased content back to your Mac. These new features are also joined by several bug fixes and can be downloaded directly from Microsoft.

While no one at the TUAW HQ wishes a Windows phone on anyone, we are at least glad that Microsoft is committed to cross-platform interoperability.

[via Engadget]

Microsoft updates WP7 Connector for Mac with improved setup, bug fixes originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kylo is a free browser you use from your couch that embraces the 10-foot UI philosophy. The idea is that buttons, menus and text are larger than when viewed at your desk. This aids in usability when sitting farther away from the display, as would be the case in a living room environment.

It is powered by Mozilla -- which may or may not be a feature depending on your opinion -- and is easy to navigate with little visual clutter. In addition to standard Web browsing, Kylo offers a host of online video options, including YouTube, Netflix and many network offerings. The most notable source that appears to be absent is Hulu; if you browse the Kylo forums you'll find there are workarounds to this, but your mileage may vary.

The experience is definitely more pleasurable than using Firefox in full-screen mode. The only issue I really have with Kylo is that, even though it is free, there is an occasional advertisement for its companion product, the Loop. The ads don't seem to be too intrusive, but that could change in the future.

If you've got a Mac that you hook up to your TV for online video duty or just general Web surfing from the couch, then Kylo seems to be a real winner. Do you have any other suggestions for couch computing? We'd love to hear from you in the comments about how you're getting the most out of the 10-foot experience with your Mac.

Beta Beat: Kylo Browser featuring 10-foot interface originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10 foot experience10 foot interfacebeta beatbrowserhome theaterHomeTheaterkyloMacmozillathe loopFri, 17 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 101: Save extensions in Contacts]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/15/iphone-101-save-extensions-in-contacts/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/15/iphone-101-save-extensions-in-contacts/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/15/iphone-101-save-extensions-in-contacts/#comments

Having friends with an office job in the typical corporate environment often times means having to dial a desk phone with an extension. As Lifehacker points out, this usually results in having to memorize a contact's direct extension for use after dialing the office's main line.

The difficulty comes from the fact that simply dialing someone's extension immediately after the main line number will not work. The internal phone system of the company you are calling will not recognize the extension has been dialed until there is a connection between the caller and the system.

To solve this problem, cell phones have functionality that allows users to save a "pause" in between a main line number and a contact's extension. This gives an automated phone system time to answer the call and then after the pause has occurred, receive the extension from the caller.

Your humble iPhone supports this functionality, and it's very useful when needing to dial colleagues at the office rather than on their mobile phone. TheiPhoneWebsite.com has a handy tutorial that shows you how to save a "pause" followed by an extension using the iPhone Contacts app.

In order to input a pause in your contact's phone number, you need to open the contact for editing using either the Phone or Contacts app on your iPhone or iPod touch. Tap on the number you wish to modify, and when the dial pad appears, press the "+*#" button on the lower left. This will change the dial pad as seen above and allow you to insert a pause (shown as a comma) into your contact's phone number. Add the extension to the end of the number, after the comma, and hit Save.

Now when tapping on the contact's office number to initiate a call, you will not be required to dial the extension after the phone system picks up. You will automatically be transferred to cell phone dialing nirvana, or at least to the person you were trying to reach.

[via Lifehacker]

iPhone 101: Save extensions in Contacts originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the factory that Toshiba and Apple are supposed to be building together? According to DigiTimes, it turns out that Toshiba is not actually on board with the idea. Currently, Toshiba is still planning to build the new plant, which will double its output of small- to medium-sized displays. Although Apple is not an investor, it will likely reap the benefits of additional capacity via a possible decrease in the per unit cost of the displays.

One can only assume that the added capacity will aid in meeting the demand increase when Apple finally ships the white iPhone in 2011.

Toshiba denies rumor Apple will invest in display factory originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During today's "Back to the Mac" event, Apple announced a brand new MacBook Air that comes in two screen sizes and features a bevy of upgrades. However, one similarity that the new Air has with its lineage is the lack of an optical drive.

For the purpose of re-installing the software that comes with every Mac, this lack of an optical drive was previously overcome by wirelessly sharing an optical drive with another Mac. Today's updated MacBook Air now ships with a stylish USB drive for software re-installation duties.

The MacBook Air can still use a remote optical drive, as well as take advantage of the external MacBook Air SuperDrive. Still, this free accessory will come in handy for those late night software emergencies when friendly computers and Apple Stores are nowhere in sight.

[via Engadget]

Software Reinstall USB drive comes with new MacBook Air originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's next big event is less than 24 hours away and the rumor mill is still running full force. We've already seen a lot of speculation about the upcoming MacBook Air revision. This latest batch of rumors is about some of the interface changes that we might see for Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion."

Macstories.net suggests that scrolling is likely to get a major update in both form and function; likely as not the scroll bars are going to disappear. Presumably, they will be similar to the iOS scroll bars that are only visible when you're using them. This will be a welcome change to the bubbly bars from the Aqua interface which have not changed in a long time.

Continue reading Rumor: Scrolling, QuickLook and Spotlight updated for 10.7

Rumor: Scrolling, QuickLook and Spotlight updated for 10.7 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>inertial scrollingInertialScrollingmacMac OS XMacOsXos xOS X 10.7OsXOsX10.7quicklookSpotlightTue, 19 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[No Comment: iPhone ear cushion]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/10/18/no-comment-iphone-ear-cushion/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/10/18/no-comment-iphone-ear-cushion/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/10/18/no-comment-iphone-ear-cushion/#comments

I remember the first time I made a call on my iPhone all the way back in 2007; I was truly smitten with Apple's revolution. However, during the second call, I realized that the sharp edge really was uncomfortable to my delicate, mirror-encrusted earlobes.

Fast-forward to 2010, and the problem has only been exacerbated by the folks at Cupertino. Sure, iPhone 4 is a beauty to behold, but while it's easy on the eyes, it's certainly hard on the ears.

Enter Yanko Design. The Earos ear cushion is truly one of the most elegant and striking solutions to the ear pain woes of the masses. Finally, we can answer a call on our beloved iPhones without wincing in pain as we bring it near our noggins.

YD points out that ear discomfort is not the only symptom that they're curing. The Earos doubles as protection from ambient device heat as well as an ear shield for use in colder climates. As a no-charge bonus, the Earos can be flipped around and used as a display stand on flat surfaces.

There is currently no word on pricing or availability, but you can guarantee that this will be in my stocking if they can release this in time for Christmas delivery -- even if it does qualify as a No Comment.

[via AppAdvice]

No Comment: iPhone ear cushion originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just last week, we reported that Apple had made its way into the third spot for computer makers in the US (with an impressive 10.6 percent market share), and surely this has helped to boost Apple's stock price as of late. But how would those numbers change if the iPad were to be included as a PC?

According to Fortune, that's the question that Deutsche Bank's Chris Whitmore has answered. He notes that including the iPad in PC sales would easily push Apple to the number one spot with a staggering 25 percent of the market.

If we keep in mind the fact that the iPad is the fastest selling gadget of all time, the results make sense. Whitmore's argument is that if the iPad is stealing market share from netbooks, then it is logical to include it in Apple's PC sales numbers.

I agree with Whitmore's take, and I think that the iPad is truly astounding. I have no problem thinking of the iPad as a personal computer because in my own experience, the use of my MacBook has sharply declined since acquiring an iPad.

What are your thoughts, though? Do you think the iPad is just a glorified iPod touch and should not be included here? Or do you think that Apple, like HP (we assume), should be allowed to include the sale of tablets in its PC sales numbers?

Is Apple actually the number one computer maker in the US? originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An anonymous tipster has sent an image to our friends across the hall at the Engadget HQ and what a treat it is. The image appears to be of the upcoming MacBook Air that is likely to be announced at Wednesdays "Back to the Mac" event.

Features include a re-designed case, more internal room for battery packs, and a 0GB hard drive. Wait, what? In this particular example, there doesn't appear to be a hard drive. This leaves us to speculate that there must be multiple models of the Air and this particular SKU is probably making use of some sort of flash-based storage device.

The MacBook Air hasn't received a substantial hardware upgrade in quite some time and the newer Unibody MacBooks have many features not found in the MacBook Air. Whether this is the new MacBook Air or not, this Wednesday cannot arrive quickly enough.

New MacBook Air has many batteries, few hard drives originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we originally mentioned jailbreak tool limera1n we also lamented the fact that Geohot had only released a version for Windows users. Now, the weeping and gnashing of teeth may come to an end. The limera1n homepage has been updated with a version for Mac OS X users.

Both Windows and Mac users can now get in on the cat-and-mouse game and free their iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads from their shackles. Notable tricks your jailbroken iDevice can do include bypassing 3G restrictions on apps (such as with FaceTime) as well as setting up your own portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

If you give the Mac version of Limera1n a try, let us know how it goes.

[via Download Squad]

Limera1n jailbreak tool now available for Mac originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever the kid-friendly outfit, Apple filed a patent in 2008 that aims to make text messaging safer for the children. TechCrunch reports that today, the US Patent and Trademark office awarded Apple a patent which puts a ban on sending obscene text messages sometimes called "sexting."

The technology will prevent an "administered device" -- such as an iPhone, maybe? -- from sending or receiving objectionable messages. The overall strictness of the filter is determined by the administrator of the device and would include settings by age or grade level.

In addition to offensive language filtering, the technology includes a method for requiring users to communicate in a specific language. For example, a specified number of foreign-language words could be required for each outbound message. This is an interesting tool for anyone, including children, trying to learn another language.

Even though this patent was filed in 2008, its promises have yet to be fulfilled. It is not uncommon for Apple to file patents for technology (hardware or software) on which they are currently working. Sometimes these patents result in cool new products or features and sometimes not.

Whether this technology ends up in iOS 5, or some other Apple product, remains unclear. What is certain, is that if it is implemented, it won't take long for people to start hunting for ways to communicate that the device won't be able to filter.

[via CNN]

Apple patents content filter for outbound text messages originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sparrow is a free Gmail client for your Mac that was released yesterday and is still in beta. Unlike MailPlane, which largely simulates the Gmail experience plus some powerful additions, the Sparrow client is designed to be minimalist.

As John Gruber (Daring Fireball) points out, the design for this Gmail client seems to be inspired by Tweetie for Mac. The developers Dinh Viêt Hoà and Dominique Leca ignore the traditional email client stereotype and aim for simplicity in a way that is rather inspired. Sparrow has "just your mail, and nothing else."

Sparrow currently supports message threading as well as using multiple accounts. In the future, you will be able to use other IMAP email accounts (such as MobileMe) as well as gain the ability to use Gmail labels. It is free and available now, so check out the beta and let us know your thoughts.

[via Daring Fireball]

Beta Beat: Sparrow Gmail client for Mac originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betaemailgmailmacTue, 05 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[How To: Use iPhone 4 data plan with iPad 3G]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/07/09/how-to-use-iphone-4-data-plan-with-ipad-3g/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/07/09/how-to-use-iphone-4-data-plan-with-ipad-3g/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/07/09/how-to-use-iphone-4-data-plan-with-ipad-3g/#comments I love my iPad 3G, almost unnecessarily so. I use it as my primary computer for a multitude of tasks. The only thing that I dislike about my iPad is that I have to pay AT&T even more money to use their data network, even though I'm already paying for it with my new iPhone 4.

We have covered in the past how to manage your 3G data with your iPad using the Apple/AT&T-sanctioned methods built in to the device itself. Today, we want to show you how you can swap Micro-SIMs to make use of your iPhone's unlimited data plan with your iPad.

Note: This is not an officially sanctioned technique and you do this at your own risk! If AT&T comes down on your SIM-swapping antics with the force of a truckload of anvils... you are on your own, brother.

That said, let's proceed.

Continue reading How To: Use iPhone 4 data plan with iPad 3G

How To: Use iPhone 4 data plan with iPad 3G originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following the recent release of iPhone 4 several of you reported an issue with the proximity sensor running amok during your calls. Our poll results were dead even with 50.1% of readers seeing issues and 49.9% having no problems. At the time I considered myself in the all-clear category, but recently that changed. Read on for my story of woe, intrigue, and incredulity.

Continue reading Proximity sensor woes caused by reflective ear canal

Proximity sensor woes caused by reflective ear canal originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The app allows a break-out of sales by day, week, month (5w) and 6 months (26w). There are colorful graphs for displaying unit sales and updates. Additionally, developers can see information about the different markets where their app is sold.

Apple's iTunes Connect Mobile is a free download from the App Store. Note that it does not seem to have propagated throughout the entire store. If you don't see it yet, try again in a little while.

Apple releases iTunes connect mobile for App Store developers originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During today's WWDC 2010 keynote address, Steve Jobs announced that Bing would be alongside Google and Yahoo as available search engine choices for MobileSafari. While it may seem insignificant, mobile search is a huge market that Google is currently dominating and it appears that Apple wants to put a little competition into the mix.

While he wasn't gratuitous with his praise, Steve did say that he was impressed by Microsoft's implementation of their search engine in the browser. And no matter what Steve thinks, this additional option is a huge win for the Bing team at Microsoft. And hopefully a huge win for us, too -- competition in the search race will help out consumers a lot in the long run.

WWDC 2010: Bing coming to MobileSafari search originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Additionally, Netflix for iPhone will be able to resume streaming a movie where previously left off from your iPad. The iPad app has been extremely popular, and the iPhone app will bring Netflix's popular service to even more places while you're out and about. Movies will even stay synced over multiple devices, so you'll be able to start a movie on your Mac, switch in place to your iPad, and then start it up on your iPhone when you want to.

Sounds awesome -- we'll keep an eye out for the app and let you know when it comes out.

WWDC 2010: Netflix for iPhone coming this summer originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ipadiPhonenetflixwwdc 2010Wwdc2010Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple sells one millionth iPad]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/05/03/apple-sells-one-millionth-ipad/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/05/03/apple-sells-one-millionth-ipad/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/05/03/apple-sells-one-millionth-ipad/#commentsApple announced today that on Friday the one millionth iPad was sold. The figure does not break out Wi-Fi vs. 3G iPads, yet the number is still staggering considering it only took 28 days. For the original iPhone, the million unit milestone was not hit until 74 days after release.

Apple also announced that iPad users had purchased 12 million apps and 1.5 million eBooks from its fledgling store. Friday was the release of the iPad 3G in the US; it's likely that this was the source of the final push that got Apple to the millionth unit. Those first-year sales projections from analysts are beginning to look a little conservative.

Although Apple has not provided any details on which iPad models make up that million-unit total, a very conservative assumption of a $550 average selling price (weighting heavily towards the cheapest 16GB Wi-Fi model) means the iPad has generated well over half a billion dollars in revenue already.

[h/t The Wall Street Journal]

Apple sells one millionth iPad originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 03 May 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Within a few hours of its release the iPad had already been jailbroken and video proof released. The Dev-Team with @comex have released the first "userland" jailbreak for iPhone OS devices since the initial year of the iPhone's release.

The current jailbreak, dubbed "Spirit," allows you to jailbreak all models of iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch running the latest firmwares available (3.2 and 3.1.3, respectively, as of this writing).

Also, the authors note that "On iPad, all this is still sort of beta," and as such if anything goes wrong you might need to restore.

[via Engadget]

iPad jailbreak released, works on iPhone and iPod touch originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 03 May 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dev-teamipadiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsIphone3gIphone3gsipod touchipod touch 2gipod touch 3gIpodTouchIpodTouch2gIpodTouch3gjailbreakpwnagespiritMon, 03 May 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dilbert's missing 4G phone]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/26/dilberts-missing-4g-phone/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/26/dilberts-missing-4g-phone/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/26/dilberts-missing-4g-phone/#commentsIn an interesting experiment to see how long it takes to have a comic published, Scott Adams (the author of famed work-humor comic Dilbert) penned a pair of strips that are particularly relevant to recent events. Due to the extended lead time for comic publishing in newspapers, Adams decided that these topical toons would be published web-only.

I'm a big fan of Dilbert, and I read the strip on a daily basis. Thanks to John Gruber for pointing out this excellent work on the official Dilbert blog. I've provided the first frame of the series to the right, but you'll have to visit the source if you want to see how Wally's story ends -- if you think you know, you're probably right.

Dilbert's missing 4G phone originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you may or may not know, a beta of iPhone OS 4 is out in the wild for developers; ever since its announcement and subsequent release, little tidbits of information have been sneaking out. Today's found footage comes to you by way of a nice little YouTube video displaying the latest OS's multi-tasking chops.

In the video we see an anonymous finger switching between multiple, running apps and there is a nice little animation to accompany the transition. I won't spoil the fun for you but needless to say, I can't wait to get this on my iPhone!

[via Engadget]

Found Footage: iPhone OS 4.0, multitasking, app switching originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple today announced retail availability of the iPad 3G -- which also features Wi-Fi, of course -- for Friday, April 30th at 5:00 pm. The Loop reports those who pre-ordered the 3G version of the iPad should start receiving shipments that day same day.

The iPad 3G includes a US$130 premium over the standard Wi-Fi-only iPad, but that provides the luxury of joining AT&T's data network on an at-will basis. Rather than being locked to a 2-year contract, iPad 3G can purchase a month of data at a time. Two plans are available: 250MB will run you $15 and the unlimited plan will set you back a cool $30.

While resident iMac-fiend Steve Sande didn't wait for the iPad 3G, I did and I'm excited to make another trek to the Apple Store next Friday. What about you, dear readers, anybody out there a little less green and a little more eager to go shopping?

[via The Loop]

iPad 3G: Available April 30 in the USA originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's announcement of the new features and near-availability of iPhone OS 4.0 has got the entire tech-focused internet all a'twitter. Many new features were discussed but one of the more disappointing features is the delayed-arrival for iPad owners. Granted, the device was just released 5 days ago and you probably shouldn't be feeding that tech-lust too much, but the new OS presents some pretty killer features.

iPhone OS 4.0: Coming this Fall to an iPad near you originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple announced today that the iPhone's Mail application is going to receive several new features as part of the iPhone OS 4.0 software to be released later this year (summer for iPhone/iPod touch and fall for iPad).

The first big feature is the unified inbox. Finally, it will be possible to read all of your unread messages in one "pane" without having to navigate forwards/backwards between the many accounts on your device. As someone with 5 email accounts that I regularly check, this is a huge win.

Multiple Exchange accounts means I can finally have both my work email (Exchange) and my personal email (Gmail) take advantage of Push functionality. Previously users were limited to using one Exchange account and unlimited IMAP accounts. This limitation has been removed. And there was much rejoicing. Additionally, fast inbox switching means it is easy and quick to focus in on a single mail account.

Threaded messaging is another feature that has been asked for by many. If you have ever used Gmail's web client, then you are familiar with how this works. Essentially, messages that pertain to a single "chain" of emails (based on subject line) are grouped together. This greatly reduces a cluttered-feeling inbox and I recommend checking it out on your Mac using Mail.app by enabling the Threaded Messaging view.

Now that the iPhone and iPad have become / are becoming huge winners in the productivity space, this next feature is going to be a welcome addition as well. The ability to open attachments with third-party apps is a great idea that I've only recently begun to feel as a regular need. I think this really helps to push the iPad towards true laptop-replacement status.

That's all we've got so far on the new features in Mail coming with iPhone OS 4.0. Stay tuned as we continue to cover this monumental update to Apple's mobile operating platform.

iPhone OS 4.0: Unified inbox, threaded messaging and more originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Apple announced the iPad in January of this year I have to admit that my enthusiasm was rather tepid for the oddly-named device. Apple was proselytizing this notion of a hybrid "computer" of sorts that fit squarely between the iPhone/iPod touch and the MacBook. They used words like "magical" and "revolutionary" to describe what some called a stripped-down netbook and others referred to as a big iPod touch.

Still I couldn't help but think that a bigger version of what I already had in my pocket would be anything revolutionary -- let alone magical. I saw the keynote after Apple posted it, I checked out the different app previews from developers and nothing seemed to wet my whistle.

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iWasn't but now iAm, an iPad saga originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case you missed it on Sunday, members of the infamous iPhone Dev-Team have been hard at work on a jailbreak for the recently released iPad. As of a few hours ago Within the past day, root access has been achieved on Apple's latest device. The hack is not yet ready for public distribution but according to one of the developers, it will work with all versions of both the iPhone and iPod touch and likely the iPad 3G. TUAW will have more information for you as it becomes available.

[via Engadget]

The iPad has been jailbroken originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakingNewsdev-teamipadjailbreakjailbrokenpwnageMon, 05 Apr 2010 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Terminal Tips: Generate random filenames for digital photo frame images]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/25/terminal-tips-generate-random-filenames-for-digital-photo-frame/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/25/terminal-tips-generate-random-filenames-for-digital-photo-frame/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/25/terminal-tips-generate-random-filenames-for-digital-photo-frame/#commentsIt's not at all unlikely that you or a relative have received a digital photo frame as some sort of gift. The concept is great, one frame on your mantle, many pictures on display. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to enter the photo frame market -- at least until the iPad is released, that is. In the interim, we are stuck dealing with photo frames that look good but do not always function as we expect.

One example of a photo frame feature gap is the lack of ability to "shuffle" photos so that they can be displayed in a random order. While sitting at my grandma's house for hours on end, it quickly became a personal challenge to try and successfully guess the next photo that would appear.

Luckily, the screencast junkies over at Murphy Mac have found a somewhat simple solution to this conundrum. The problem is the result of frames using the all-too-common alphabetical sorting method when showing photos. While this is useful for organization, it is less helpful for the purposes of the photo frame. The answer lies in assigning totally random filenames to your digital photos. As the title indicates, this is a Terminal.app-based tip so you'll have to get your hands a little dirty with this one.

The process is something that could take a long time, especially when you consider that many photo libraries have thousands of images. However, through the power of Terminal and the use of a for-loop, it is possible to randomly rename an entire folder of images with one fell swoop.

To begin, you will need to place all of your images in a single folder. We here at the TUAW HQ cannot recommend strongly enough using copied image files and triple-checking your backups prior to moving forward. Open up Terminal.app and use cd to navigate to the new directory where you placed your image copies (now might be a good time to check your backups a fourth time). When done, type the following command and then press return.

for i in *.jpg; do mv $i $RANDOM.jpg; done
Assuming all of your photos are jpegs and located in same directory, then after some whizzbangery you will have a folder filled with very strangely-named images. Copy these files to your photo frame and you now have a fully randomized photo slideshow. Feel free repeat as often as your guests (or your OCD) require. Got any other handy Terminal tips? Feel free to share them in the comments!

Terminal Tips: Generate random filenames for digital photo frame images originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unfortunately, the blue glow that Apple's designers have chosen to overcome this gap is somewhat garish and just plain lacking in style. In response, creativebits has posted a tip for changing that glow into something a little more eye-catching and a little less flashy.

The process is fairly simple and involves replacing two PNG image files within the Dock application. Creativebits has the full explanation as well as a sample set of replacement files that work pretty well and look very tasteful. Follow the break for a preview of the tip in action and decide for yourself whether the difference is worth the effort.

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Eliminate the blue outer glow in Exposé originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As speculated earlier today, Apple did in fact manage to sell their 10 billionth iTunes download. This represents a huge milestone for both Apple and the music industry. Apple has revolutionized the music industry with the iPod and iTunes. It seems like only yesterday that Apple sold the 500 millionth song to much fanfare. It's pretty clear that this whole digital music thing has really caught on. Here's to another 10 billion Apple, from your fans at TUAW.

Apple sells 10 billionth iTunes download originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the resident Mac expert for my family and friends, I often find myself fielding questions from the recent switchers in my life. A lot of those questions come in the form of "how do I <insert random Windows task here>?" Apparently Apple's support folk have also encountered this phenomenon as Apple has created a knowledge base article to tackle many of these questions.

The article, entitled "Switch 101: On Windows I used to..." is part of Apple's Switch 101 series which is directly aimed at getting recent switchers comfortable with using OS X. It covers such tasks as finding and opening files, quitting applications, and using shortcut key modifiers (such as , the Command key).

I have shown this article to many recent switchers both in my family and otherwise; it has always proved to be a valuable resource to those that are new the Mac platform. Another great resource for recent switchers is TUAW's own Mac 101 series. Do you have any other tips for recent switchers? Post them in the comments and share the wealth of your experiential knowledge.

Switch 101: A guide to using OS X originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's say you have a Mac collecting dust in the corner of your garage. Rather than succumb to your spouse's demands and send the old friend to computer heaven, why not re-purpose that Mac into something both functional and beautiful?

Cult of Mac points us to one enterprising hardware modder who has converted the base of his iMac G4 into a round wall clock. Take a look above on the left for the final result of his Dremel-sourced endeavor. This Apple fan from Japan was also kind enough to post photos of his DIY adventure [Google Translate link]. Check out another image below; the aluminum really pops on the dark wall.

Additionally, it seems that the inspiration for the iClock came from another Japanese modder who converted his PowerMac G5 into a functioning timepiece as well. Seen at the top on the right is the completed product. When all is said and done, it seems as though the PowerMac is still usable as computer. This qualifies the creator's work to be considered a "case mod" rather than an all out butchering -- which is ideal because a chopped Mac is a sad Mac. The PowerClock owner also posted in-progress shots of his work [Google Translate link].

I tend to fall in the camp that favors "software" modification, believing that for any piece of computing hardware there is some flavor of Linux that can breathe in new life. Unfortunately, however, sometimes Macs and PCs alike simply bite the dust and are only good for conversion into clocks or lamps.

Turn that old Mac into a functioning clock originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, Pinger announced that they have reached a significant milestone. In the short 10 months that Textfree has been available on the App Store, over one billion messages have been delivered. This huge amount of messages represents a staggering savings to Textfree's users and shines a spotlight on the innovation that Pinger has brought to the iPhone ecosystem.

I had a chance to talk with Greg Woock, one of the co-founders of Pinger Inc., about the success of Textfree as an individual app as well as Pinger's strategy for App Store success. Hit the read link to check out Pinger's success story.

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Pinger's Textfree delivers billionth free text message originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook's chat service is powered by the Jabber/XMPP open source chat protocol. Many networks (such as Google Chat) rely on Jabber, and for this reason chat clients like iChat and Adium allow for the setup of a generic Jabber account to facilitate the widespread use of Jabber.

The process is simple. First, create a new generic Jabber account pointed at Facebook's Jabber server. The username to use is your Facebook username (which you can find on the Account Settings page) and the password is the same as your Facebook login password. Next, point the server to "chat.facebook.com," configure the port to 5222 and un-check the box for "Use SSL."

After it's all said and done, you should be able to communicate with your Facebook friends using iChat without being logged in to Facebook with a browser.

[via Cult of Mac & 9to5Mac]

How to: Facebook chat in iChat or Adium originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To force quit an unresponsive app all you have to do is press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the red slider. Normally, this is what you would do to power down your iPhone or iPod touch. In this case however, when the slider appears, release the sleep/wake button and then press and hold the Home button. If it works correctly, your iPhone will forcefully quit the unresponsive app and return you to your home screen.

I have found this especially useful on the rare occasion that Mail begins to choke on my multi-thousand message inbox. Sometimes this simple kick in the pants is all that is needed and is a lot quicker than a hard reboot followed by the waiting required during boot up.

iPhone 101: How to force quit an unresponsive app originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in December we got an early look at an app that allowed you to view and share your Mac's files while on the go. Put simply, Here, File File! [iTunes link] aimed to be the cure to what ailed the file-forgetters among us. Yesterday, the crew behind the very promising preview video announced that HFF was officially available from the App Store.

Read on for our full review of Here, File File!, and be sure to read all the way down to the bottom of the post for news of a Valentine's Day special (because we just love files that much) as well as your chance to win one of five copies of the app for your very own.

Gallery: Here, File File screenshot tour

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TUAW Review and Giveaway: Here, File File! originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's cool that Apple is getting all cozy with SD cards for the iPad; it helps to sell the idea that the iPad is closer to a MacBook than an iPhone. As useful as an SD card reader is for the iPad, there is one minor hiccup: it probably won't work with the iPhone.

ZoomMediaPlus aims to fill that gap with the ZoomIt SD card reader/application for the iPhone. The ZoomIt is a dongle that plugs in to the iPhone's dock connector and (with the use of Zoom's app) allows you to view and share content stored on an SD card.

According to ZoomMediaPlus, the card reader works in conjunction with its application that can be installed on either an iPhone or iPod touch. The app has a file browser that lets you browse files by group such as documents, pictures, or videos. It's also possible to copy files of any type from an SD card to your iPhone's internal storage.

The ZoomIt iPhone app also has the ability to quickly and easily send photos and documents from the SD card via email. Further, photos on an SD card can be sent via MMS or simply added to the internal photo library.

The ZoomIt SD card reader is available now for pre-order for $49.95US -- which is a savings of over 15% off the final retail price ($59.95US). According to ZoomMediaPlus, pre-orders will begin shipping in April of this year. Of course, by that time, Apple's own SD card reader could be available and surprising us all with iPhone compatibility.

[via Engadget]

SD card reader for iPhone might help bridge the photo gap originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Famed OmniFocus developer The Omni Group has given a brief peak at their development roadmap. The Mac Observer reports that Omni will release OmniFocus, OmniPlan, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and OmniGraphSketcher for the iPad.

The Omni Group is pretty excited about what all the iPad has to offer saying they feel that, like the original Macintosh, the iPad will be the computer for the rest of us. Omni has already begun porting OmniFocus and OmniGraffle for the iPad and will start working to bring their other products to iPad beginning in the next few months.

Omni is being very candid about their plans for the future of their products and it is refreshing to see a well-known software company keep their users informed. Omni admits that the iPad work will delay future release cycles for the Mac versions of their software but is confident that this is the right decision.

[via The Mac Observer]

Omni Group bringing the Omni apps to the iPad originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ipadomnifocusomnigraffleomnigraphsketcheromnigroupomnioutlineromniplanproductivitytask managementTaskManagementTue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Eleventh hour rumors brew new details on Apple's tablet]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/apple-tablet-late-rumor-images/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/apple-tablet-late-rumor-images/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/27/apple-tablet-late-rumor-images/#comments
The tension is palpable as we all wait patiently for the start of Apple's event featuring "new stuff," and it seems that a little birdie has stuck his neck out and flown some forbidden images over to the crew at Engadget. What you see is a cell phone-sourced image of a prototype tablet which looks to be running some sort of mapping application.

The hardware details are largely obscured, but what is obvious is that there is a definite home button -- much like the one on the iPhone. Additionally, there seems to be a cut-out in the casing which could reveal a front-facing camera. Using some image editor trickery, Engadget has also determined the screen size to be as expected, roughly 10 inches.

These images seem plausible to me mainly for the fact that they reveal very little information. Also, the fact that the hardware details are hidden from the photographer seems very Apple-esque. If I remember correctly, Apple did something similar during the development of the iPod.

Over in the Twitterverse, notable Apple watcher (and TUAW founder) Jason Calacanis is claiming to have had in his possession a pre-release Apple Tablet; he had some back-and-forth with Matt Schlicht of Ustream, who also intimated that he got an early Apple present. Some of the hardware details that have been "leaked" are a front- and rear-facing camera, 10-inch OLED display, HDTV tuner, and a low-power mode specifically for reading ebooks.

The information about the multiple cameras and low-power mode are definitely plausible; however, the use of an OLED display and inclusion of an HDTV tuner would indicate some sort of funny business. Given that Apple is in the business of selling HD television shows, it seems weird that they would make it easy to get that same content for free.

One thing we know for sure, though, is that with less than four hours until the start of Apple's event showcasing its latest creation, things are really heating up.

Eleventh hour rumors brew new details on Apple's tablet originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Added support for magnet links
  • Added support for trackerless torrents
  • Redesigned tracker inspector tab
  • Quick Look restored for Snow Leopard users
According to the release notes there are over 100 changes that have been sourced from the users. Transmission is free and open source and can be downloaded here.

Transmission 1.8 released, now featuring support for magnet links originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bittorrentfreewareopen sourceOpenSourcesoftwaretransmissionFri, 22 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Beta beat: Backup your Blu-ray discs with MakeMKV]]>http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/20/beta-beat-backup-your-blu-ray-discs-with-makemkv/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/20/beta-beat-backup-your-blu-ray-discs-with-makemkv/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/20/beta-beat-backup-your-blu-ray-discs-with-makemkv/#commentsYou know that it's possible to backup your CDs with iTunes and your DVDs with Handbrake, but what about that new Blu-ray disc (BD) you just received during the holidays? Macworld has a good write-up of a beta utility called MakeMKV that will rip both DVDs and BDs to perfect quality MKV format.

Bear in mind that this will require having a connected or internal Blu-ray drive that can read said discs. This is currently a bit of a novelty in most Macs being that Steve Jobs considers the whole thing a "bag of hurt." However, if your system meets the hardware requirements, you're ready to go off on your first Blu-ray ripping journey without the typical mess involved.

Macworld's test resulted in a file nearly 32 GB in size as compared to the original 35 GB on the physical BD. While this is useful for those of you with a farm of terabyte-sized drives at your disposal, for others, a lower quality backup is acceptable. If space is a concern, or you want to put a copy on your Apple TV, it's possible to use previously-mentioned Handbrake or Video Monkey to transcode into a lower quality (but still excellent) file.

MakeMKV is available now for free while in beta. The Blu-ray ripping functionality is only free while the software is in beta so grab it while you can. Once the beta period ends, only the DVD-ripping will be free.

[via Macworld]

Beta beat: Backup your Blu-ray discs with MakeMKV originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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