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App Review: Quota
Most people have heard of Consume by now, in fact we did a review of it when it first came out. It has become the industry standard usage app for the iOS. However Bjango has not updated it for sometime and is not natively iPad compatible, which is leading to a clunky and rather utilitarian UI.
However, there is now a new kid on the block. Quota (by SouthFreo) may be new, but it is sleek, sexy and worth a look.…
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Mac OS X Lion is ready to roar
The highly-anticipated Mac OS X Lion is now available for purchase as a download from the Mac App Store in both standard and Server versions. If you’ve got a Mac, it’ll set you back just $38.99 for the standard and $64.99 for Lion Server (cheap for a major new OS release – compare it to Windows!) and will bring much of the iOS experience to your desktop.…
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Mac OS X Lion still caged
It had widely been rumoured that the iOS-inspired Mac OS X Lion would launch today (14/07 in the US), but now several blogs including MacRumors are backtracking a little and claiming we won’t be seeing it this week after all, pointing to the fact that Apple have only just called for developers to submit their Lion-compatible apps to the Mac App Store. Added to this, we note that the Mac App Store’s weekly refresh of header images and featured apps has gone ahead today without any sign of Lion. All we know for certain is that it will be out in July, but the wait is excruciating! We’ll keep refreshing and let you know as soon as it drops.…
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WWDC San Francisco set for June 6th (7th for NZ) – Rumours say no hardware announcements
Apple have just sent out invites for this years WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) event in San Francisco. The dates to mark on your calendar are June 6th thru 10th (7th thru 11th in NZ time). The invite contains the text “Join us for a preview of the future of iOS and Mac OS X”, the latter of which was largely ignored at last year’s WWDC so Mac devs will be most pleased. Last year’s event saw the unveiling of the iPhone 4 however those hoping for something similar this year may be disappointed as rumours so far seem to be suggesting that no hardware announcements will be made with the focus firmly on software. It’s highly likely that we’ll see a lot more of OS X Lion and quite possible that we’ll learn more about iOS 5, but I guess we’ll find out soon enough. We’ll have all the coverage you need, of course, right here at iPhonewzealand.…
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FTW: Apple Launches $0.99 Mac FaceTime App on Mac App Store
Apple has launched the FaceTime for Mac App on the Mac App Store for $0.99:
FaceTime for Mac makes it easy to talk, smile and laugh with friends and family on their iPhone 4, iPod touch or Mac. Getting started is quick and easy — simply enter your Apple ID and you’re ready to go. Whether you’re talking to someone on an iPhone or on another Mac, video calls with FaceTime look great. There’s no better way to stay in touch with all your favorite faces.
The app was in public beta before this, but with the imminent launch of the new MacBook Pros, Apple has launched version 1.0. New MacBook Pro owners will get FaceTime pre-installed. This download appears to be for existing Mac customers.
via Apple Launches $0.99 Mac FaceTime App on Mac App Store – Mac Rumors.…
FTW: Apple Is Revamping Notification System For iOS
Apple is working on a new notification system for iOS and will be buying a small company to build its technology into the operating system, according to one of our sources.
Apple’s pop-up notification system for new text messages, voicemails and the like has often been criticized as one of the weakest parts of the iOS. Notifications are intrusive, modal and often cryptic. It’s a mess.
via Apple Is Revamping Notification System For iOS [Exclusive] | Cult of Mac.…
Read MoreChopper 2 Wireless controller now available
So if you’ve got Chopper 2 on your iPhone, iPad, and or Mac then you’ll know by now how cool the game is. You’ll also know that you can control the game that’s installed on your iPad or Mac with your iPhone by using the built in ‘Remote’ option.
Well now you can get a stand alone app to contol the game from your iPhone or iPad on your Mac. This is great for two reasons. Firstly if you have bought it for your Mac don’t really fancy shelling out for another copy for your iOS device (cheapskate) then you can install the remote for free. Secondly you now don’t have to go through the game interface to control your chopper on your Mac or other device. You just fire up the wireless controller app and you are away.…
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AppView: Chopper 2 Wireless Controller
Control Chopper 2 running on a Mac, or on a second iPad, iPod Touch 4 or iPhone 4 wirelessly.
This app is a free companion to the full version of Chopper 2, which is a side scrolling helicopter game. The full version of Chopper 2 is available from the App Store and also available for Mac on the Mac App Store.…
Read MoreMac App Store is live!
The Mac App Store is now live and ready for your custom! It comes as an update to OS X, taking Snow Leopard to version 10.6.6 (a 151.2MB download). We’re installing it this morning and we’ll give you our initial impressions once we’ve had a chance to play with it, but the screenshot on Apple’s website this morning indicate some pretty exciting content including the individual components of iLife ’11 (iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband) as well as iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote). Kiwi app Chopper 2 even makes the screenshot alongside Flight Control and other apps. I’ll update this post with screenshots and information so head past the ‘read more’ button for further info.…
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Get your download finger ready… Mac App Store opens tomorrow
After what seems like a lifetime since it was announced, finally the Mac App Store is upon us and will be available for download tomorrow (Jan 7th). But is there going to be anything worthwhile on there? You bet there is! Keep reading to find out more.…
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TIP: Enable iOS AirPrint for ALL networked printers in Mac OS X… and then some
For no apparent reason, Apple pulled the support for the highly anticipated (and hyped) iOS feature AirPrint in the final build of Mac OS X 10.6.5. The feature was set to allow any iOS device running 4.2 to print wirelessly to any networked printer on a Mac running 10.6.5. Consequently, the only printers you can print to are a handful of (natively enabled) HP printers. For anybody interested the list of those HP printers can be found here.
For the rest of us who are not willing to buy a new printer just for this feature we are going to take a look at a pretty much 1-click solution to enable AirPrint on ALL networked printers… and a little more. Carry on reading for the full run-down.…
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Privacy and security issues highlight why FaceTime now needs an approval system
After today’s Back to the Mac event the first thing that any self-respecting Mac owner did was go and download the beta of FaceTime. I did, and I have to say it is fantastic. So simple to set up and use that literally anyone could do it (including your computer illiterate inlaws), however whilst Steve and I were discussing how great it was we realised there are a couple of fatal flaws that *could* keep users away… privacy and security.…
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Roundup: Apple’s Back to the Mac event brings iOS and OS X closer together
We weren’t going to post about Apple’s Back to the Mac event, assuming it would be irrelevant to iOS devices… we were wrong! Like never before, Apple are converging their two platforms to bring the user experiences and capabilities closer together. FaceTime for Mac launches today in beta form (yay!), iLife ’11 goes on sale today with a new version of iPhoto that very closely resembles the Photos app on iPad, and an App Store for Mac with the same one-click-install and home screen icons as iOS is coming within the next 90 days. Keep reading for the details.…
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Renaissance Services offer free Mac or PC damage assessment for Chch
If you’re in Christchurch and you’re concerned that your Mac or PC may have suffered some damage as a result of last week’s quake, then you may be interested to know that the good people at Renaissance Services (MagnumMac) are offering free damage assessment until 30th September. They are also available for formal insurance surveys or on-site assessment (if your building is safe). Read on for the details. …
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Love multi-touch on your iOS device? Get it on your desktop Mac: Apple launch Magic Trackpad
If you love the way you control your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (or MacBook), and you own a desktop Mac then you may well be interested in Apple’s new Magic Trackpad, launched without much fanfare overnight and available immediately at $119. The trackpad is designed to sit alongside your Apple keyboard and uses multi-touch gestures such as swiping and rotating to control what’s going on on your Mac. This is a great alternative to the Magic Mouse for those who love the idea of inertia scrolling but can’t get used to the feel of the mouse. Hit the ‘read more’ for more pics and links to the store where you can get free shipping.…
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Apple’s new Mac lineup sees huge price drops for NZ
It may only be spring, but the apples are falling. In price, that is! We may be an iPhone site, but we couldn’t let this go by without shouting about it. Apple have just announced a refresh of their MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini product lines and they bring with them substantial savings over last year’s range. If you’re in the market for a new computer, now looks like a pretty spectacular time to do it.…
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