Apple Software

Apple Releases iTunes 10.3.1 17

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For those just updating to iTunes 10.3, Apple has now released iTunes 10.3.1. The update documentation for version 10.3.1 is the same as in version 10.3, so it is difficult to say exactly what was updated. However, as is typical for most 10.x.x iTunes releases, it is likely a very minor bug fix. iTunes 10.3.1…

Find My Mac Debuts In OS X Lion 6

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One of the amazing security features of the iOS platform is the  Find My iPhone (or iPod, iPad) functionality. If you lose your iOS device, Find My iPhone enables users to locate the device on a map when the device connects to the Internet. From here, users can send a message/sound to the device, lock…

[Update] Apple Releases iTunes 10.3 50

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Update: iTunes 10.3 is now available. Go get it here. What is being reported as a release, but may not actually be is that Apple released iTunes 10.3. Taking a look at Apple’s iTunes website, there is a clear link showing that iTunes 10.3 is available. Normally, iTunes updates are available on a PC/Mac via Apple…

MobileMe No Longer Accepting New Users; Accessible Until June 30 2012 3

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With the upcoming release of iCloud, this has left many users wondering what is to become of MobileMe? Well, Apple has some answers for us. Followiing the iCLoud announcement, Apple has now updated its official MobileMe page with the following notice: MobileMe is no longer accepting new subscribers. If you’re a current member, you can…

MobileMe Users Receiving Renewal Refunds Ahead Of WWDC? 3

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TUAW reports that they have received notices of users MobileMe accounts continuing past the expiration date. Other users are reportedly being refunded for their automatic MobileMe renewals. With WWDC coming up, and announcements such as iCloud, it could be possible that Apple is issuing refunds for the MobileMe service. With a MobileMe overhaul expected, it…

Will Apple Live Stream The 2011 WWDC Keynote? 21

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With WWDC 2011 under a week away, more photos of the event have appeared online. We’ve seen that mostly software such as OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud will be revealed at this year’s event, with a very little hardware focus. However, like with every Apple event, we all wonder if the Steve Jobs…

Apple Updates iMovie With Audio/Video Output Improvements 8

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Today Apple updated iMovie for iOS devices, bringing the app to version 1.2.1. The update brought several fixes and enhancements to iMovie users, namely with audio and video output with the Apple Digital AV Adapter. What’s New in Version 1.2.1 – Audio plays from your HDTV when using the Apple Digital AV Adapter. – Video…

Apple Officially Owns iCloud.com, Service Ready To Go Live 7

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With Apple’s iCloud.com announcement, speculation has gone rampant about what the cloud service will offer. Recent rumors have pointed to iCloud being a music service that enables users to stream content from the web to any Mac, PC or iOS device. Other rumors have instead speculated that iCloud is the next evolution of MobileMe, to…

Apple To Reveal iOS 5 & iCloud At WWDC 2011 12

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This morning, Apple announced that Steve Jobs will host the keynote for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next Monday June 6 in San Francisco. The release also stated that Apple is set to introduce iOS 5 and a new cloud service called “iCloud”. Apple CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off…

MobileMe & iWork $30 Rebates End, Overhaul Coming Soon 4

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A new report indicates that Apple may be ending their $30 rebates for iWork and MobileMe purchases. When customers purchase a Mac, Apple has typically offered $30 off of MobileMe and iWork. When purchasing an iPhone or iPad, only the MobileMe rebate applies. According to an internal memo, these rebates have now ended. A quick…