Apple's special iPod event on September 9th should see the release of two anticipated software updates, a report claims. One anonymous source "close to the situation" is cited as saying that iTunes 8, frequently expected to launch on the 9th, is indeed scheduled to go online at that date. It is rumored to bring with it a number of changes, such as the "Genius" recommendation feature, a grid view...
Microsoft is finally hoping to unify its Zune Marketplace and services with other devices, the company reveals in a recent job posting for a Software Development Engineer. The firm hopes to develop a new, "unified entertainment service" that would work on not just the company's music player and PCs but also on Windows Mobile devices and the Xbox console lineup as well. At present, Microsoft's st...
MacNN can confirm the existence of the fourth-generation iPod nano and has obtained a verified authentic photo of the Apple music player. The device exactly matches claims by Digg founder Kevin Rose of a tall, tapered design and is enclosed in wrap-around aluminum, as with the second-generation model. It also has the same offset Dock Connector placement of the 2006 version and marks the return ...
Forum roundup: A hot topic in the MacNN forums today revolves around a discussion about the differences between the MacBook Air and the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 notebooks. One forum goer is looking for a novel writing application and finds some suggestions from others. Mac Elite, iomatic, is looking for an iPhone hiking application that would be able to provide proper navigation in generally unchart...
Synium software has released StuffRadar 1.2, the latest version of its media organization utility for iPhone and iPod touch. The new update features improved media handling, better management of lent or borrowed items, address book integration, easier navigation through lists, and more. StuffRadar can be used to track and organize CDs, movies, books, or games. Items already in a personal library, ...
A brief selection of reconditioned portable Macs currently at the Apple store include the 13-inch MacBook in white with a 2.1GHz processor, 1GB of memory, 120GB hard drive and Combo drive for $899; the 15-inch MacBook Pro with 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 200GB hard drive and 8x Super Drive for $1,699; the 17-inch MacBook Pro with 2.5GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 250GB hard drive and 8x Super ...
DealNN deals for today include an array of products ranging from iPhone covers to MacBooks. Get a five pack of AV Lab iPhone skin covers for $15 from Buy.com. Parallels desktop 3.0 is available for $59.99 right now at Newegg.com. The Apple store is currently offering the refurbished 2.4GHz MacBook in white for $1,099. MacConnection has the 2.4GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro for $1,699 after mail in r...
A buyer is being sought for the complete collection of artwork from the Swedish Mac SE ad campaign, according to myoldmac.net. The art was originally part of a poster campaign from 1987, painted by Swedish artist Erik Saxen, mostly in oil and some mixed media. The paintings reflect different artistic themes, all containing a Mac SE within the scene. The aim is to sell as much of the collection to...
MyWeather has published MyWeather Mobile for the iPhone, allowing users to access weather maps, conditions, forecasts and a full-screen interactive radar. The app combines Microsoft's Virtual Earth technology with animated radar, giving users a view of an area's weather patterns, along with points of interest like golf courses, stadiums and schools. With an iPhone in horizontal orientation, MyWeat...
ProteMac has launched of ProteMac Meter 1.0, an application that allows users to monitor and log all network traffic. Real-time usage details can be displayed for each application running, including connections, timestamps, host availability, remote host names, the amount and speed of incoming/outgoing data, and more. If a session is logged, the average speed and total amount of data transferred ...
