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Welcome 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 today
The 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 box
This 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 Management
Erica 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 DataCase
The 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 BASIC
Ever 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 available
For 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 software
BGR 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 infringement
First 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!

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Welcome 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 MobileMe
Both 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 Friday
In 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 .Mac
This 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 world
Mike 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 real
If 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.

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Welcome 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, iPhone
Join 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 information
Join 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 6th
Be 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.

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Welcome 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 Store
First 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 machine
Ever 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 3
Have 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 Bundle
The 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 cookies
Has 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 expire
Did you buy a first generation iPhone? If you're reading this today, chances are your iPhone's warranty will be up tomorrow.

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Ask TUAW: 5.1 surround sound, bookmark syncing, MobileMe, MDI files, and more
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Welcome 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 not as big as last week, but a tiny browser did received a ton of downloads.

iPhone vs. the world
Christina tries to tackle the fan boy question that we've had since June 2007: when will the iPhone prevail as the best smart phone in the market? Apparently the phone wars will begin when the iPhone 3G is released.

Rumor: Intel preparing 3.2 GHz quad-core processors
Rumors are surfacing that Intel could be prepping quad-core 3.2 Ghz processors. These processors could definitely make a machine, like the MacPro, become even more of a screamer. While these are still rumors, it would be nice to see these fast processors come to new Macs.

AT&T to limit iPhone 3G speeds to 1.4 Mbps?
MacRumors discovered this week that the iPhone 3G might be limited to a 1.4 Mbps 3G connection. This is slower than the much touted Motorola Q smart phone which runs almost tripple that speed.

Get your Firefox on: Firefox Download Day
Our favorite little multi-platform browser, Firefox turned 3.0 this week. This new version brought about many changes, specifically for the Mac platform. Two very important changes: stability and speed. Oh yeah, they also tried to set a world record for most downloads in a 24-hour period.

Parallels Server for Mac available now
Parallels Server for Mac started shipping this week. This new product allows Xserves to run (in a virtual machine) many different server operating systems including: Mac OS server, your favorite flavor of Linux server and Windows server.

Survey: 91% of Japanese don't want an iPhone
Before the iPhone 3G was announced, a survey was conducted in Japan. Almost 91% of those surveyed said that they would not buy the iPhone.

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Welcome 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 Keynote
This 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 $9.95
Apple 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 announced
The 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 announced
Seems 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 live
Soon after the iPhone Dev Center re-emerged after the WWDC keynote, developer's were blessed with a new version of the iPhone SDK.

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Welcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. With WWDC just around the corner, the TUAW team has put together our WWDC '08 predictions for your reading enjoyment.

.Mac mail down, speculations abound
Many .Mac users were angry after their .Mac service went down; not only were existing users angry, but hopeful users were looking at this as Apple preparing for the MobileMe launch on Monday.

A low cost guide to making music with your Mac, part two
Joshua continues his second post on how to make music on your Mac without spending much money. If you want to learn about the hardware portion of making music on your Mac, then why not take a look at his first post.

Students: Get an iPod touch free with qualifying Mac purchase
Apple started their new "Back to School" promotion for 2008. This is Apple's most expensive give-away to new Mac purchasers, being as the iPod touch is $299. However, this should make Mac using college students everywhere rejoice.

.Mac and Me rumors: TUAW inside look at Apple's next-gen service
We here at TUAW received some secret information about Apple's .Mac and MobileMe service. According to our sources, MobileMe could be launched as-soon-as Monday at WWDC. Read the post to learn all about the rumor floating around the web.

Rumor: Mac OS X 10.6 to debut at WWDC 08?
In addition to all of the other Apple rumors circulating the interwebs, TUAW also received information that Apple would seed developers with Mac OS X 10.6. Ars Technica and other sites later backed up our story, even clearing up the cat name speculation by giving us the name "Snow Leopard."

iTunes UK gets rentals
UK iTunes/Apple TV users were blessed with the awesomeness of iTunes rentals this week. Soon after Apple announced rentals to UK users, Canadian users also got to join in on the fun.

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Welcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. It's been a while since Apple has released a large group of updates ... they definitely made up for it this week:

• Mac OS X 10.5.3
• Mac OS X 10.5.3 (Server)
• Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1
• Logic Express Update 8.0.2
• Security Update 2008-003

Delicious Library 2.0 is now shipping
Delicious Library is the definitive way of storing your actual collections of books, movies, music, games, and more. Recently, this cool piece of software was updated to version 2.0, which includes tons of new, Leopard-only features.

Leopard running on an Atom Processor
With Leopard running on one of the most portable processors out there, could this mean that Apple might have a tablet or portable up their sleves (possibly literally)?

The Apple /// Resource
Got some old Apple /// hardware laying around with nothing to run on it? Well, Dave shows you how to get some cool software to run on it.

iPhone SDK beta 6 is here
With the latest release of the iPhone SDK beta "out the door," things are starting to shape-up as it comes to the iPhone 2.0 firmware release. Could a new iPhone be around the corner as well?

RapidWeaver 4 ships
Realmac Software released their cool web design software, RapidWeaver this week. This is the fourth major release of RW -- and it could be the best.

'Mobile Me' the new name of .Mac?
TUAW broke the news last month about a .Mac refresh being imminent but now someone has found "Mobile Me" as a possible name of the possible to-be-announced re-branding of .Mac.

Welcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment.

	Apple plans to support the PA Semi chips for the military Apple supplying the government with computer chips? ... And we always thought that other company would become "Big Brother" from George Orwell's 1984. Oh well, better a fruity company than an internet company.
	3G iPhone in Canada next month with reasonable data costs? With Canada's high bandwidth costs, only one company will save the citizens ... yup, it's Apple, not Rogers.
	How much is an iTunes download worth? Join Erica as she tries to answer the all-important question: how much does Apple make from an iTunes download?
	Netflix targets the Apple TV The Apple TV seems to be the definitive way to watch content from your computer, but now Netflix is trying to join in on the streaming media party.
	Mac 101: Retrieve lost passwords Having a bad day? Lost your Mac OS X password? Well, you're in luck thanks to a new Mac 101 tip by Dave.
	AppStore is on the way. How much are you willing to pay? Native applications on the iPhone are a "must-have" feature, but one question remains: how much are you willing to pay for these applications?
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	Data-only iPhone plan for $20/month Erica shows you how to get an iPhone with unlimited data plan for only $20 per month.
	"iPhone Black" appears on AT&T ordering site As if AT&T doesn't make mistakes, the "black" color iPhone was speculated all over the blogosphere this past week due to an AT&T "mistake."
	Jobs WWDC keynote all but confirmed Well, if you thought Steve Jobs had been replaced by Steve Ballmer for the upcoming WWDC, then you are saddly mistaken, because Jobs is back for yet another WWDC. In addition, WWDC 08 also sold out earlier this week.
	Apple gets trademark for iPod shape Does this seem a little odd to anyone else? I mean, I've seen several bars of soap that look exactly like the shape of an iPod.
	VBA to return in next version of Microsoft Office; SP1 released We never thought we would miss VBA until Microsoft released Office 2008 for Mac. Oh yeah, we missed it, but now it's back.
	$45 credit for Canadian iPod owners Apple announced this past week that Canadians would get a $45 credit for batteries in first, second, or third gen iPods bought before June 24th, 2004.
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Welcome 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 line There 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 10 The 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 released Earlier this week a new iPhone SDK and Firmware for iPhone 2.0 was released. There were a couple new features in the firmware too.
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	Flickr Find: Grand Theft Auto hides Apple and iPhone parody Apple has really always been a part of popular culture, right? Well, now it's time for the iPhone to have its turn as well.
	First pics of the Boston Apple Store This is one of the newest flagship Apple Stores, being built right in the heart of Boston -- and we've got pictures. I know of at least one person that's dying to go see the Fenway Park inspired façade.
	TUAW reviews the Axiotron ModBook We finally got our hands on the Axitron Modbook and Brett took it for a spin. Read his full review and find out more about the ModBook.
	3G iPhone to cost $199? Like, seriously, there are enough iPhone rumors without starting new ones. What ever happened to the Mac? I remember when Apple was known for their great computers. What happened?
	The "missing" iPhone ringtone If you've been wondering where the iPhone ringtone from the commercials is located, then look no further than your Mac. Dave shows you how to get the iPhone ringtone from the commercial.
	Speedier iMacs available This week also brought about a slight iMac update to the current line. Speedier processors, additional memory and upgraded graphics cards abound.
	AT&T offers free WiFi for iPhone users If you own an AT&T iPhone, you just might be in luck: get free WiFi at AT&T hotspots.
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Welcome to the latest installment of TUAW's best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts for your easy clicking enjoyment. It's really been a wonderful week: no updates!

Apple offers photo book discounts for Mother's Day
Looks like Apple is cutting all of the Mac-using-sons around the country a break!

Port Map: easy UPnP port mapping
Ah, the joyous world of port mapping ... not! Well, at least this program simplifies the process.

Mambo Italiano: iPhone for Italy looking likely
Hmm ... me thinks it might be a 3G iPhone. Oh? I am not allowed to start rumors, oh well.

Apple wants to improve online shopping
Apple wants to improve a lot of things. But c'mon, do we really want iPod shaped houses, iMac shaped cars, and all of those MacBook Air -thin TVs? Oh, you do? I rest my case.

MBP vs. MBA benchmarking showdown
Spoiler Alert: Oh wait, nevermind, MacBook Pro wins!

Apple makes a nice jump on the Fortune 500
So this is why PayPal doesn't want to pick a fight with them, eh?

Mac Automation: create a Mail-triggered "spy cam"
Next time you think someone is looking at you, it just might be your Mac!

Twinkle: location-aware Twittter client for iPhone
Yet another way to tell stalkers where you are and what you're doing. Now iPhone compatible!

Flickr Find: Lilliputian iPhone unboxing
I didn't know LEGO made iPhones!

Apple buys P. A. Semi, designer of ultra-efficient processors
No doubt to make that 3G iPhone everyone seems to be talking about.

Apple iPhone SDK Beta 4
Looks like we're getting closer to June; and of course to the iPhone 2.0 launch.

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It'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 + more
Sick 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 volume
You know, for those library visits.

First commercial Hackintosh announced by Psystar
Looks like it's time for Apple to issue a C&D (if they can find an address).

PBS videos for educators hit iTunes U
PBS normally has great educational content, now educators can get it directly from iTunes.

Sega producer talks about Super Monkey Ball for the iPhone
Yeah, just what every iPhone owner needs ... games. Oh? You say you really want games? OK ... fine then!

AppleTV update 2.0.2
Even 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 scripts
Brett 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 tryout
Erica, 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 deal
If 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?

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Welcome 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 released
No, you're not seeing things ... it's really here this time!

Life with the MacBook Air
Chris' 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 Walt
Have any of you guys heard about this? Apparently a "3G" iPhone is going to be released "really soon-ish"

TUAW takes Macminicolo for a spin
Did you know that people use minis as servers? Like, whoa ... turns out they work pretty well.

Cranky Apple lawyers go after NYC green logo
C'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 Leopard
Do you have those "I like my Winders" parents? Well, Dave tells you how to make them switch.

AppleScript: Control your Mac with an e-mail
Learn 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 live
The 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 supported
And 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.

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