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Saturday November 7, 2009
20:00
Doom creator discusses experiences with Apple - MacNN
<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphonegame.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />id Software co-founder John Carmack has described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride" in a new interview, arguing that Apple executives are not happy ...
19:35
Users encounter early Magic Mouse issues - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/mm1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In spite of the relative newness of the Magic Mouse, some complaints have begun emerging on Apple's support forums. ...
15:21
Update fixes iPhone sync problem with Windows 7 for some - Mac Central
A fix has been issued to repair a problem that prevented Windows 7 users from synching their iPhones.
13:30
Primera intros PTPublisher burning and printing software for Mac - Mac Central
Primera Technology, a leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing equipment, has announced PTPublisher for Mac.
01:50
Apple readying dual-mode GSM/CDMA iPhone? - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An analyst report sent today hints at Apple producing an iPhone that would work with both GSM and CDMA networks. ...
Friday November 6, 2009
23:12
Apple Store announces Reserve And Pick Up program for the holidays - Mac Central
Apple today announced a Reserve and Pick Up program that allows customers to reserve products online and pick them up at a local retail store between December 15 and 24.
22:40
Radio Shack to sell iPhone - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/radioshack-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Radio Shack in a terse notice today said it would begin selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS in its retail stores later this month. ...
22:25
Review: LaCie Sound2 Speakers - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/laciesound2-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />LaCie is without a doubt best known for its hard drives and other storage solutions, many of which are often particularly good-looking. ...
22:10
Jumsoft launches Aperture Themes 2.0 with 16 themes - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/aperturethemes2.0-story-06.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Jumsoft has released Aperture Themes 2.0, a package of ten new themes for Apple's photography software. ...
21:45
Italian company entering Mac clone business - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/evo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An Italian computer maker is the latest company to ignore Apple's Mac OS X license agreement and launch a new series of Mac clones, according to the Italian site Macity. ...
21:40
Sonos Controller 3.1 for iPhone adds Twitter, improved UI - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/sonossml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sonos has released an update to its Controller app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 3. ...
21:20
Verizon's Droid tethering plans to match iPhone's - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon late Thursday confirmed that it would add tethering to the Motorola Droid but clarified its plans. ...
21:05
Vers launches new Shellcases for iPhone, iPod touch - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/verscases-story-06.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Vers, a company specializing in handcrafted wood, has added new open-front Shellcases to its product line. ...
20:40
Ionic batteries could multiply battery life by 11 - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/macbookpro-batteryindicator.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new development by partly government-backed Fluidic Energy could potentially extend the battery life of notebooks, cars and other devices well beyond ...
20:15
Apple launches Reserve and Pick Up retail program - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/reserve.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. ...
19:52
xGestures updated for Snow Leopard - Mac Central
xGestures is a program that allows mouse movements to trigger menu items, keystrokes, and AppleScripts; it's recently been updated to work with Snow Leopard.
19:50
Spanish translation of Mein Kampf appears on App Store - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/meinkampf.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A Spanish translation of Mein Kampf has been launched at the App Store, observers note. ...
19:00
Verizon dismisses lack of Droid queues, calls lines "flashy" - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-lineup2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The absence of long lines at most Verizon stores for the Motorola Droid is a positive sign, company spokesman David Samberg claimed today. ...
18:46
AT&T profiles specific cities in bid for coverage - Mac Central
AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.
18:40
Gideon launches Snow Leopard app updates - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/docktemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Gideon Softworks has launched updates for Dock-It, Snard and Snippet Monkey, adding Snow Leopard support to all three. Dock-It 2.7. ...
18:28
Skype's legal storm clears up - Mac Central
Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners.
18:03
Verizon Droid tethering will cost you - Mac Central
The Verizon Droid launches today, and Verizon will be offering a tethering plan for the handset, at the cost of $30 per month. Still, it's a win over the iPhone, which doesn't yet offer the feature.
17:50
Superguide developer complains of App Store review policies - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/superguide.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has been criticized once again for its App Store review policies, as Macworld.com complains of frustrating inconsistencies between different members of the review team. ...
17:45
ARM provides early details of Eagle architecture - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/armcortex-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />ARM president Tudor Brown at a presentation on Friday provided early details of his company's next-generation architecture for smartphones and other handhelds. ...
17:45
JavaScript getting faster, could displace Flash - Mac Central
JavaScript's creator claims JavaScript has displaced Java as a Web client, outlines projected enhancements
17:43
Mac developers band together for One Finger Discount - Mac Central
Over two dozen Mac developers are participating in a "One Finger Discount" sale to celebrate great Mac software and offer a 20 percent discount to customers.
17:38
Beatles ban takes effect at BlueBeat - Mac Central
The owner of online retailer BlueBeat has begun complying with a new court order to stop selling Beatles music online, after offering a quirky defense that he owns the copyright to the songs at issue.
17:15
Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/boxee-alpha.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. ...
16:45
iPhone hits 17% smartphone share, passed by BlackBerry - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-3sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple gained market share in the summer but slipped in the face of tougher competition, according to new IDC data. The iPhone's share of smartphones grew from 16. ...
16:35
Sailing Media Sync 1.1.4 gains Droid support - MacNN
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sailing Software has released v1.1.4 of Sailing Media Sync, its multi-platform file transfer software. ...
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Friday November 6, 2009
16:59
SampleOddity releases Thrash: Metal Rhythm Guitar for Kontakt - KVR Audio
6th November 2009: SampleOddity has announced the release of Thrash, a new 500 MB+ multi-sampled guitar library for Kontakt that focuses on sounds and techniques associated with thrash metal and black metal. A six-strin...
15:32
Admiral Quality updates Poly-Ana and L'il Poly-Ana to v1.15 (incl. x64 ... - KVR Audio
6th November 2009: Admiral Quality has updated Poly-Ana and L'il Poly-Ana to v1.15. This includes x64 versions for Windows and the full Mac VST release. The Mac OS X AU version is coming very soon. Changes: New platfo...
15:29
Modartt updates Pianoteq to v3.5.1 - KVR Audio
6th November 2009: Modartt has updated Pianoteq to v3.5.1. Changes: Fixed VST-specific bug when loading old projects or FXB files in the VST plugin. Fixed crash when loading some custom keyboard mappings. Slightly imp...
15:27
Ableton updates Live 8 and Suite 8 to v8.0.9 - KVR Audio
6th November 2009: Ableton has updated Live 8 and Suite 8 to v8.0.9. Improvements: Updated manuals. Updated Help Pages. Bugfixes: Surface controller support for the Oxygen 3rd generation. Using the Axiom Pro as contr...
13:49
Goldwave updated to v5.55 - KVR Audio
6th November 2009: Goldwave has been updated to v5.55. Changes include: Expanded right-click context menu for Sound windows. Added more keyboard commands for changing the selection markers. Preserved cover art when co...
11:11
New Site, Bandstand Busking, Offers Raw Indie Performances - Sonic State
Features Acoustic Performances In Outdoor Bandstands
05:03
Bass Saturator, Compressor And Exciter - Sonic State
Sknote announces Baz VST effect for Windows
05:03
A-T Extends Warranty For Microphones - Sonic State
New 5-year warranty now comes standard with all Audio-Technica 40 Series mics
05:03
Roland Ships TD-4SX V-Drums Kit - Sonic State
Popular V-Drums V-Compact Series now has full mesh head option
05:03
Affordable Ableton Essentials - Sonic State
Ableton Live Intro is launchedwith the essentials of Ableton Live at a great price
05:03
Soniccouture Offers Free Download - Sonic State
Bowed Gamelan is free for anyone who has purchased 3 or more SC products from their new website
00:25
Dave Smith Intros New Version Of The Poly Evolver Keyboard - Sonic State
Features 60 Old-School Potentiometers
Thursday November 5, 2009
16:15
SKnote announces Baz - Bass Saturator, Compressor and Exciter - KVR Audio
5th November 2009: SKnote has announced Baz, a new bass saturator, compressor and exciter VST effect plug-in for Windows. Features: Frequency splitting. Input boost with automatic output compensation. Level based or sp...
16:05
FMJ-Software updates Awave Audio to v10.3 - KVR Audio
5th November 2009: FMJ-Software has updated Awave Audio to v10.3. Changes: Added support for reading and writing Musepack (.MPC) compressed files (SV7 and SV8 types supported for reading, SV8 only for writing). Added ...
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Saturday November 7, 2009
20:06
SurgeMail 4.2d - Easy to install and manage mail server. (Shareware) - MacUpdate OSX
Easy to install and manage mail server.
18:28
MakeHuman 1.0a3b - Graphics library for modeling of 3D humanoid... - MacUpdate OSX
Graphics library for modeling of 3D humanoid characters.
18:19
FinLease 1.9.1 - Advanced equipment lease calculator. (Shareware) - MacUpdate OSX
Advanced equipment lease calculator.
18:16
FinFlow 1.8.3 - Cash flow calculation tool. (Shareware) - MacUpdate OSX
Cash flow calculation tool.
15:40
MacNote3LE 2.4.0 - Notepad software, free version available.... - MacUpdate OSX
Notepad software, free version available.
15:34
DV Backup 1.4.4 - Use your digital camcorder to backup data.... - MacUpdate OSX
Use your digital camcorder to backup data.
Friday November 6, 2009
20:26
Analytics to Earth 1.0b1 - View analytics georeports on a 3D Google... - MacUpdate OSX
View analytics georeports on a 3D Google earth globe.
20:02
Berna 1.0 - Electro-acoustic music studio simulation. (Demo) - MacUpdate OSX
Electro-acoustic music studio simulation.
19:33
Viewfinder 1.0.1 - Search Flickr for the images you need. (Shareware) - MacUpdate OSX
Search Flickr for the images you need.
17:25
Taco HTML Edit 2.5.2 - HTML & PHP editor with live preview feature.... - MacUpdate OSX
HTML & PHP editor with live preview feature.
16:29
DivX Plus Web Player 2.0b - Browser plug-in for viewing multimedia... - MacUpdate OSX
Browser plug-in for viewing multimedia content.
15:51
PAW2U 88.7NovOct09 - Genealogy software (formerly PAWriter II). (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
Genealogy software (formerly PAWriter II).
15:09
File Manipulator 2.0.2.5 - Lets FileMaker Pro copy, rename, move or... - MacUpdate OSX
Lets FileMaker Pro copy, rename, move or delete files and folders.
14:32
miniclone 1.0 - Create a lightweight bootable clone of your system on... - MacUpdate OSX
Create a lightweight bootable clone of your system on a flash drive.
14:28
HealthNut 1.0 - Keep track of calories and nutrients. (Shareware) - MacUpdate OSX
Keep track of calories and nutrients.
14:10
JungleDiskMonitor 2.95a - Store files, backup data to Amazon.com S3... - MacUpdate OSX
Store files, backup data to Amazon.com S3 service.
11:26
7art Oasis Clock 3.8 - Screen saver displays the time in a tropical... - MacUpdate OSX
Screen saver displays the time in a tropical place.
11:20
7art Alien Pets Clock 3.8 - Screen saver of kittens with a clock.... - MacUpdate OSX
Screen saver of kittens with a clock.
11:19
7art Blossom Clock 3.8 - Spring-themed screen saver. (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
Spring-themed screen saver.
11:06
Xmas Mail Stationery 1.0.2 - Stationery for Leopard Mail with... - MacUpdate OSX
Stationery for Leopard Mail with Christmas design.
11:04
MightyMonitor Widget 2.0 - Displays battery status for Apple Wireless... - MacUpdate OSX
Displays battery status for Apple Wireless Keyboard/Mighty Mouse.
07:00
SwitchDock 3.1.3 - Apple Downloads
About SwitchDock Switch between multiple docks. Get rid of your cluttered dock by creating multiple docks. Create as many docks as you want and enjoy the convenience of having multiple docks. All features are accessible from the dock itself. ...
01:36
FinkCommander 0.5.5.release - User interface for Fink. (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
User interface for Fink.
Thursday November 5, 2009
20:38
Metronome Widget 1.3 - A simple metronome widget. (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
A simple metronome widget.
20:32
PayLoom 2.0.0 - Catalog/shopping-cart plug-in for RapidWeaver.... - MacUpdate OSX
Catalog/shopping-cart plug-in for RapidWeaver.
20:17
iLim 0.8 - Server monitor for Linux servers. (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
Server monitor for Linux servers.




