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Filed under: Gaming, Software, Odds and ends, Apple, Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch

FIFA 10 coming to iPhone this Friday

by Mike Schramm (RSS feed) on Sep 29th, 2009


What's it going to take for us to get developers to release games for Apple products earlier than two years after the fact? The iPhone, apparently -- EA has announced that their soccer flagship FIFA 10 will be available for the iPhone this Friday, which is the same day the console game shows up in stores as well. The game will have everything the full versions have, including real teams and leagues, a licensed soundtrack, and all of the usual soccer standbys. One thing missing: online multiplayer, though local wifi multiplayer will be available.

Sounds good to us, especially if you're a fan of the sport all those crazy Europeans call football. The app should be $9.99, befitting of a premium EA sports app, though there will probably be a sale on it sooner or later. Now, about that actual Mac version...

Tags: console, ea, ea-mobile, fifa-10, gaming, iphone, leagues, release-date, soccer, soundtrack

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Software, Freeware, Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch

Kaloki Adventure and Peggle on sale, plus free music

by Mike Schramm (RSS feed) on Jun 12th, 2009

If you didn't jump to pick up Kaloki Adventure [App Store link] after our first look last week, now's your chance: the game is on sale today (not tomorrow, apparently -- you've got under 24 hours) for just $1.99, a buck cheaper than the usual $2.99 price. The game offers some fun but casual real-time strategy business simulation, so if your dream has ever been to own a burgeoning spaceport, they don't come cheaper than that.

And as an added bonus, NinjaBee is also offering a catchy tune from the game's soundtrack on their website for the low, low price of completely free. It's the jumpy, swingin' background music to the main gameplay, composed by Eric Nunamaker, who's apparently been working on video game music for quite a while.

Oh, and finally, while we're talking about awesome iPhone games on sale, Peggle is only a buck. 'Nuff said.

Tags: app-store, cheap, download, eric-nunamaker, free, games, iphone, ipod-touch, kaloki-adventure, music, ninjabee, peggle, sale, soundtrack, tunes

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Multimedia, Hacks, How-tos, iTunes, Apple

Remove iTunes DRM easily and quickly with iMovie HD

by Mike Schramm (RSS feed) on Dec 11th, 2007


The thing about DRM is that there are always exceptions to the rules-- while Apple has released lots of DRM-free music, lots of it is still bogged down by DRM, and if you're like me, you disagree that any music you purchase should be limited in the ways that you use it.

Fortunately, as long as you can hear the music you buy, there'll always be a simple way around the DRM, and 5thirtyone has put together this simple writeup explaining how to break iTunes DRM with a tool you've already got on your Mac: iMovie. Essentially, you load the DRM-ed file as a soundtrack in iMovie, export it as an .aiff file back into iTunes, and then convert it in iTunes back to AAC. Simple enough.

This makes you question why DRM is there in the first place. Sure, the record companies might be pushing it on Apple, but if it's this easy and simple to do, exactly what leg are they standing on to justify it in the first place?

Tags: drm, imovie, itunes, music, soundtrack

Filed under: Software Update, Apple

Pro Application Support 4.0.1

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Jul 30th, 2007

Nothing quickens the blood like a thrilling software update. Am I right, folks? Ok, perhaps that is a slight exaggeration, but it is a good feeling to have some bugs that have been bothering you squashed with a nice update. Apple has just released Pro Application Support 4.0.1 which, 'improves general user interface reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Final Cut Express HD, Soundtrack, Logic Pro and Logic Express.'

Fire up Software Update, or download it directly from Apple's website.

Tags: aperture, apple, dvd studio pro, DvdStudioPro, final cut, final cut express hd, FinalCut, FinalCutExpressHd, pro apps, ProApps, sound track, SoundTrack

Filed under: Software, Software Update, Apple

Apple updates Aperture and Pro Apps

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Jun 21st, 2006

Apple has updated Aperture to 1.1.2 though they haven't, at the moment, provided any details as to what the update does (at least not on their website).

Also lurking in your Software Update panel is the Pro Application Update 2006-01, which ' addresses several issues with underlying frameworks and shared components for Apple's professional applications and is strongly recommended for all users of:

  • Final Cut Studio Final Cut Pro 5.1
  • Motion 2.1
  • Soundtrack Pro 1.1
  • DVD Studio Pro 4.1
  • Shake 4.1
  • LiveType 2.1
  • Compressor 2.1
  • Apple Qmaster 2.1
  • Final Cut Express HD 3.5'
So get to updating, people!

Tags: aperture, apple qmaster, AppleQmaster, compressor, dvd studio pro, DvdStudioPro, final cut express, final cut studio, FinalCutExpress, FinalCutStudio, livetype, motion, shake, soundtrack

Filed under: Audio, Multimedia, Software, Video

Apple releases Final Cut Express HD 3.5

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on May 18th, 2006


Apple has released Final Cut Express HD 3.5, what they are calling "a significant upgrade" to their "software solution for video enthusiasts, schools and small businesses". It is now a Universal Binary, and amongst its new features is Dynamic RT for real-time playback of multi-streamed effects and multi-layered HDV. Also, all effects, transitions and motion parameters can now be keyframed and saved as favorites for use on other projects.

A new version of Soundtrack included with Final Cut Express HD 3.5 includes "improved multi-track audio editing and recording tools with tracks, busses, outputs and real-time effects processing just like a professional recording studio". Apple has also improved recording of single and multiple takes for a better way to record and edit dialog and other kinds of performances.

The version of LiveType included with Final Cut Express HD 3.5 has also been upgraded to version 2.1, including 70 new animated objects, 15 new textures and 60 new customizable preset effects for text and titles. With the new LiveFont technology, animated text styles can also now be scaled to any resolution - including HD - "with blazing rendering performance, especially on the new generation of Intel-based Macs". Hint hint.

Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is available now through Apple's online store for $299 USD. Owners of earlier versions can upgrade for $99 USD.

Tags: 3.5, edit, editing, effects, Final Cut Express, FinalCutExpress, HD, LiveFont, LiveType, Soundtrack, Universal Binary, UniversalBinary, update, upgrade, video

Filed under: Audio, Apple Professional, Software Update

Soundtrack Pro v1.0.2 Update

by C.K. Sample, III (RSS feed) on Dec 21st, 2005

Soundtrack ProI saw this news over at Accelerate your Mac. There's a v1.0.2 update to Soundtrack Pro that weighs in at 42.2 MB and "addresses certain reliability and performance issues of Soundtrack Pro 1.0 and 1.0.1."

I have Soundtrack Pro, so I was wondering why none of these pro updates are showing up via Software Update anymore. When I went to download the update I figured out why: it takes you to a page where you have to enter your Apple ID and serial number to the program before grabbing it. Must be pirate patrol. Aggravating to law-abiding types like me, but I guess it makes sense.

Tags: pro, soundtrack, update

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