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Apple Kills The Mac OS X Download Page In Favor Of The Mac App Store

Posted on 15/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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I suppose it was only a matter of time on this one – those of you that have been using Macs for a while might remember Apple’s OS X Downloads page. It stood for years as a resource to new users for finding the best Mac apps. Now, as of tonight, it is no more.

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Angry Birds Rio Updated With 15 New Levels

Posted on 15/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Those of you that are bigs fans of the “other” angry birds will be excited to know that Angry Birds Rio has just been updated. The update brings 15 new levels, as well as a boss fight.

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Want A Free Spotify Invite? Here’s How To Get One!

Posted on 14/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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As you may have already seen, Spotify has officially hit the ground running in the US, and users willing to subscribe to the $5 or $10 monthly package can sign up now! In order to use Spotify for free, however, you must have an invite. Didn’t get one? Here’s how to fix that.

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Nuance Releases Dragon Go! For iOS

Posted on 14/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Nuance, the geniuses behind the leading digital voice synthesis and voice recognition technology, have just announced a new iOS app called Dragon Go!, which they consider to be the next generation of voice search.

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Apple Details App Store Volume Licensing For Businesses

Posted on 14/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Apple has just sent out an email to registered iOS developers detailing a new volume purchasing. Essentially, Any developer who produces an app costing more than $10 can now arrange for discounted bulk licensing rates for that app.

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Welcome To The US, Spotify!

Posted on 14/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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It has been rumored for a while now, but now we have gotten the official word – Spotify, the brilliant music streaming service beloved in Europe, has officially launched in the US! Currently, you can only join for free if you have an invitation.

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MagicHour Update – Now With Tilt-Shift

Posted on 14/07/2011 by Frank Prendergast

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MagicHour, the iPhone camera & photo editing app, have released an update which includes a digital zoom on the camera and a tilt-shift feature. Tilt-shift is a popular photographic effect that makes subjects look like miniature toys. It can also be a useful feature on the iPhone or iPad for simulating depth of field.

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Apple Updates Aperture To 3.1.3

Posted on 13/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Apple has just released an update for Aperture right ahead of tomorrow’s expected launch of OS X Lion. The update brings a long list of improvements, bug fixes, and last-minute tweaks to make sure it is ready for Lion. Read on for the full release notes:

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Apple May Release iWork ’11 In October

Posted on 13/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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If Amazon book release schedules are any indication (and they sometimes are), Apple may be planning to release the next version of their iWork productivity suite, iWork ’11, in October of this year.

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Intego Releases VirusBarrier For iPhone And iPad

Posted on 13/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Yesterday, software developer Intego announced the immediate availability of VirusBarrier for iOS – an anti-virus and anti-malware app. It allows users of iOS devices to scan email attachments for malware and viruses that might target desktop computers.

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Review: Fantastical for Mac

Posted on 13/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Have you ever been overwhelmed and bogged down with your calendar app? I’ve found a way to greatly simplify the way that you use calendars on the Mac. It’s a little program called Fantastical, and it has made all of the difference.

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