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Monday March 22, 2010
12:45
Adobe rolls out Flash Builder 4, ColdFusion Builder IDE
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/flashbuilder4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Adobe has formally launched Flash Builder 4, a new suite of web development tools. ... MacNN
12:30
IE loses share to Firefox, Opera after browser ballot
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/win7browsers.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft has lost share in web browsers since Europe's browser ballot was rolled out, new data confirmed today. ... MacNN
12:22
Amazon, Barnes & Noble prepping iPad e-readers
Amazon and Barnes & Noble have announced that theyâ€ôll be bringing their e-reader apps to the iPad, but will you be able to purchase books from the apps as well? Mac Central
11:25
App launcher Alfred is ready to help
Alfred, a new quick app launcher, has just entered beta. Mac Central
10:55
Amazon's Kindle app for iPad includes color e-books
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/amazonkindle-ipad.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Amazon today gave an early look at its Kindle App for Tablet Computers as an indicator of what to expect on the iPad. ... MacNN
10:40
FoxTrot creator takes jab at iPad Flash policy
Bill Amend can now add “best comic-book caricature of Steve Jobs” to his résumé. Mac Central
05:14
First look: Kylo media browser
Hillcrest Labs, makers of the Loop pointer, have released Kylo, a media browser designed with a computer-connected TV in mind. Mac Central
Sunday March 21, 2010
16:15
Review: Lexmark S605 all-in-one
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/lexmarks605-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Lexmark has suffered from somewhat of a perceived quality issue in the marketplace over the past few years. ... MacNN
Saturday March 20, 2010
16:45
Review: Tenqa SP-109 Bluetooth speaker
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/tenqasp-109-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />ost Bluetooth speakers have historically been expensive; it's not uncommon to spend over $100 for something that would normally cost $80 or less. ... MacNN
16:05
Vaja teases first iPad cases
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/vajaipadteaser.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Vaja has recently been teasing its early lineup of cases for the iPad. ... MacNN
15:45
SanDisk teases "something big" for Tuesday
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/sandiskteaser.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />SanDisk's homepage has begun teasing "something big" launching this Tuesday. ... MacNN
13:00
The Macalope Weekly: Familiar territory
The Macalope runs the gamut this week, talking iPad pre-orders, the Google-Apple rivalry, and, with the help of a special guest, Windows Phone 7 Series's most familiar shortcoming. Mac Central
Friday March 19, 2010
21:45
FCC to re-auction more 700MHz wireless in summer
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/celltower.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The FCC on Friday said it would start the process to once again auction use of a part of the 700MHz wireless spectrum. ... MacNN
21:25
Briefly: New STM glove color options, free iTunes gift card
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/briefly1903.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Australian company STM Bags has announced five new color options for its STM neoprene sleeve for notebook computers. ... MacNN
21:15
Jobs: "I could have died" without transplant
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1001/jobs-serious.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Friday made a surprise appearance at Lucile Park Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, speaking beside Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to a ... MacNN
20:35
Apple offers 10-pack iPad bundles for educational use
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1001/ipadedu.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has begun offering 10-pack iPad bundles for educational institutions, with a modest discount for quantity purchases. ... MacNN
20:15
Apple bans game after developer criticizes App Store
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/refenes.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple pulled one of Tommy Refene's iPhone apps following the developer's public criticism of the App Store, according to Kotaku. ... MacNN
19:30
Microsoft pulls Bing app from non-U.S. App Stores
Microsoft said the search engine app was 'inadvertently made it available to all countries' and has pulled them in favor of localized apps coming in the future. Mac Central
19:14
Airtel says it will bring iPhone 3GS to India
Seven months after Appleâ€ôs self-imposed deadline flew by, Bharti Airtel finally announces that the iPhone 3GS is "coming soon" to India. Mac Central
19:00
SongGenie 2 automatically searches for lyrics, labels tracks
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/geniesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Equinux on Friday released an update to SongGenie, a utility for improving music libraries. Version 2 automatically searches for song lyrics from a variety of web archives. ... MacNN
18:55
Analysts rate Palm at $0, see 197 days of unsold stock
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/palmpreplus-ces4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Palm was delivered harsh criticism today as analysts downgraded the company following its poor fiscal performance. ... MacNN
18:45
Apple allows developers to submit iPad apps
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/ipad-8.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple on Friday began allowing developers to submit apps for the iPad. ... MacNN
18:36
Apple sets March 27 deadline for first iPad apps
In an e-mail to iPhone developers, Apple says it will begin reviewing iPad applications on March 27 for inclusion in the "grand opening of the iPad App Store." Mac Central
18:05
AT&T intros new worldwide messaging add-on plan
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/htcpure-att2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />... MacNN
17:25
iPad app development dominated by games, e-books
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple may be counting on games and not e-books to carry the iPad in the early stages, analysts at Flurry found today. ... MacNN
16:55
Apple files mobile social networking patent request
A patent request shows Apple may be developing a mobile social networking application for the iPhone. Mac Central
16:45
Need an iPad case? Take your pick
You pre-ordered your iPad, but how are you going to protect it when you're out and about? Vendors galore have announced and previewed all manner of iPad cases, and we've rounded them up for you. Mac Central
16:30
China Mobile pushes Apple to support local 3G standard
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone3gs-chinasm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />China Mobile has allegedly asked Apple to create a special version of the iPhone to support the carrier's local network technology, according to a Financial Times ... MacNN
16:27
Etude offers sheet music, piano instruction
Wonder Warp Software on Wednesday released Etude, a musical teaching tool for those just learning piano or wanting to expand their repertoire. Mac Central
16:13
Report: Google eyes departure from China on April 10
A report in the China Business News says that Google will announce on Monday that it plans to pull its business out of China on April 10. Mac Central
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Monday March 22, 2010
12:02
Cableguys updates FilterShaper (v2.0.3), VolumeShaper (v2.0.1) and...
22nd March 2010: Cableguys has updated FilterShaper to v2.0.3, VolumeShaper to v2.0.1 and PanCake to v1.0.3, fixing two bugs and addressing some complaints that Computer Music magazine had in their recent review of Fi... KVR Audio
11:33
QuikQuak updates Pitchwheel to v3.1
22nd March 2010: QuikQuak has updated Pitchwheel to v3.1. Changes: New formant preserving algorithm, providing a stable and more natural sounding pitch change. Audio Unit bug fixes for mono to stereo routing and pa... KVR Audio
11:33
Tekky Synths releases SpDp (Small Pattern Dual Player) v1.0
22nd March 2010: Tekky Synths has released SpDp, a Small Pattern Dual Player with random sample load and 8 Lock 'n' recall pattern memory slots, plus a boost/stereo widener effect. It's free and available for Windows ... KVR Audio
11:16
Jewel Audio releases Area 52 for FXpansion DCAM: Synth Squad
22nd March 2010: Jewel Audio has announced the release of Area 52, a collection of 128 new patches for FXpansion's DCAM: Synth Squad designed for all kinds of electronic styles. Jewel Audio says that Area 52 include... KVR Audio
11:16
Shuriken releases BitTest for Windows
22nd March 2010: Shuriken has released a Windows version of BitTest, the free VST bitcrusher plug-in released for Mac OS X last week. BitTest converts your data to 8 bits, then you can turn the bits off (the top row) ... KVR Audio
10:49
Progsounds releases The Modular Piano for Kontakt
22nd March 2010: Progsounds has announced the release of The Modular Piano for Kontakt, based on a synthesized acoustic piano. The Modular Piano has an intimate sound, detached from the brightness of modern pianos, wh... KVR Audio
04:14
Skull Melting Chaos For Free
ValhallaFreqEcho MkI plug-in features frequency shifter and analog echo emulation Sonic State
04:07
Mountain Banjo Reason Refill
AudioWarrior's virtual banjo features strummable chords and pickable notes Sonic State
03:46
New Speaker Company From The Founder Of KRK
KK labs to make Musikmesse debut this week Sonic State
03:15
Every Arturia Instrument In A Single Box
Arturia's THE ONE lets you try all the instruments then buy one of them Sonic State
03:08
Receptor Gets More Komplete
Muse Research Receptor 2 supports Native Instruments Komplete 6 Sonic State
00:05
Synthesizer Lets You Really Play With Your Food
Syntheslicer Puts A Synth On A Knife Sonic State
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Monday March 22, 2010
12:48
TuneAid 3.4 - Retrieve, copy backup tracks and movies from iPhone,...
Retrieve, copy backup tracks and movies from iPhone, iPod, iPod touch. MacUpdate OSX
11:18
Package Central 1.0 - Document packaging automation solution for Adobe ...
Document packaging automation solution for Adobe InDesign. MacUpdate OSX
01:17
BlazingStars 1.0.0 - Auto hotkey (AHK) program for PokerStars. (Free)
Auto hotkey (AHK) program for PokerStars. MacUpdate OSX
00:22
Firefox Live CD 3.6 r4.1 - Open Firefox from read-only media. (Free)
Open Firefox from read-only media. MacUpdate OSX
Sunday March 21, 2010
21:03
Scaxion 1.0.5 - Appends file extensions to graphics files. (Demo)
Appends file extensions to graphics files. MacUpdate OSX
20:05
FRS Paint By Numbers 1.0 - Paint by number pages for elementary kids....
Paint by number pages for elementary kids. MacUpdate OSX
18:21
Cake Shop 1.0 - Fast-paced roadside cafe management game. (Demo)
Fast-paced roadside cafe management game. MacUpdate OSX
16:07
JuicePhone 2.0 - Extracts your iTunes iPhone/iPod touch backups. (Free)
Extracts your iTunes iPhone/iPod touch backups. MacUpdate OSX
16:05
FontAgent Pro 4.052 - Font management and repair utility. (Demo)
Font management and repair utility. MacUpdate OSX
04:42
Scattered Flurries 1.2 - Screensaver of snowflakes drifting gently...
Screensaver of snowflakes drifting gently past your screen. MacUpdate OSX
04:35
Timetable 1.0 - Never miss a class again (without wanting to). (Free)
Never miss a class again (without wanting to). MacUpdate OSX
03:27
AddressBookAid2 1.3 - See addresses of group members like on a spread...
See addresses of group members like on a spread sheet and edit them. MacUpdate OSX
03:16
Buy Me 1.0 - Keep track of friends and family gift listing needs....
Keep track of friends and family gift listing needs. MacUpdate OSX
03:01
Composer FX Effects for iChat and Photo Booth 2.2.6 - Over 390...
Over 390 effects. MacUpdate OSX
Saturday March 20, 2010
22:27
Font Examiner 4.0 - Gives you access to all the characters in your...
Gives you access to all the characters in your fonts. MacUpdate OSX
22:14
Pando 2.5.0.11 - Send/receive large files using your email account....
Send/receive large files using your email account. MacUpdate OSX
21:01
Gradekeeper 6.6 - Computes grades, prints reports, does seating...
Computes grades, prints reports, does seating charts, more. MacUpdate OSX
16:54
PlaybackPro Collection 2.2.2 - Video playback workstation software....
Video playback workstation software. MacUpdate OSX
16:29
iSet SUS 1.0 - Sets the Software Update Server version. (Free)
Sets the Software Update Server version. MacUpdate OSX
16:02
Sky Checkers 1.0.2 - Free multiplayer game inspired by old Kirby mini...
Free multiplayer game inspired by old Kirby mini game. MacUpdate OSX
14:45
Scribus 1.3.5svn - Page layout with professional publishing features....
Page layout with professional publishing features. MacUpdate OSX
02:49
Desktop Icon Manager 2.0.1 - Saves/restores icon positions on the...
Saves/restores icon positions on the desktop. MacUpdate OSX
Friday March 19, 2010
19:37
Movavi Video Converter 2.5.1 - Easy-to-use video & audio file...
Easy-to-use video & audio file converter. MacUpdate OSX
19:13
Task Timer 4.3.4 - Keep track of tasks for any project. (Shareware)
Keep track of tasks for any project. MacUpdate OSX
19:00
Washing Machine 10.6 - Cleans up files created by web browsers, other...
Cleans up files created by web browsers, other programs that access the Internet. MacUpdate OSX
18:29
NASAEdgeWidget 1.0 - Access all NASA Edge Vodcasts, the latest NASA...
Access all NASA Edge Vodcasts, the latest NASA Edge images and more. MacUpdate OSX
17:37
MP3LyricsExtractor 1.0 - Extract ID3 lyrics from a selection of MP3...
Extract ID3 lyrics from a selection of MP3 files/folders. MacUpdate OSX




