06.11.08

What to do with the iPhone Edge?

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Media, News, Resources, Tech, iPhone, iPod at 9:44 pm by Administrator

I know that I’ll be getting an iPhone 3G on July 11th, 2008. The question is:
“What would I do with the iPhone Edge?”

Use it as an iPod touch.
Use it as a spare phone.
Give it to someone else.
Sell it to someone else.
Keep it in its original box. Yes, I still have it.
thinking…….

For sure I’m gonna buy tons of the accessories for the iPhone 3G, more importantly a really nice case and screen protector from the get go.

Even this bores me. This means that I bore myself.

One solid month until the iPhone 3G Day.

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04.02.08

QuickTime 7.4.5

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, Music, News, Resources, Security, TV, Tech, Vista, Windows, iPhone, iPod, iTunes at 4:04 pm by Administrator

Apple releases QuickTime 7.4.5 in conjunction with iTunes 7.4.2.

QuickTime 7.4.5

QuickTime 7.4.5 includes fixes that enhance reliability, improve compatibility with third-party applications, and address security issues. This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.

QuickTime is available for Mac OS X Panther, Tiger, and Leopard as well as Windows XP and Vista.

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

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Apple Releases iTunes 7.6.2

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Entertainment, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, Music, News, Resources, Security, TV, Tech, Vista, Windows, iPhone, iPod, iTunes at 3:51 pm by Administrator

Apple releases iTunes 7.6.2:

Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go.

Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

iTunes 7.6.2 provides bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

iTunes is available for Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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03.27.08

One of Many Reasons to Get FiOS

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech, iPhone, iPod at 11:49 am by Administrator

I’m fortunate enough to find out that FiOS was available in my area. I ordered it and had it installed sometimes in 2007. Currently I have the 15Mbps up and 2Mbps down. I’m want to upgrade to the 15/15 service.

This is one of many reasons to get FiOS, and it actually peaked at 1.8MB/s:

iPhone SDK Download on FiOS - 17MB/s

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02.26.08

iPhone and iPod touch Software 1.1.4 is Released

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Entertainment, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, Music, News, Pictures, Resources, Security, TV, Tech, Vista, Windows, iPhone, iPod, iTunes at 12:39 pm by Administrator

Apple releases iPhone and iPod touch Software 1.1.4 today.

The iPhone Software 1.1.4 weighs in on 162.1MB, exactly the same with iPhone Software 1.1.3 file size.

iPhone Sotwares

I’m updating my iPhone right now. I don’t have an iPod touch, so Apple, please send me one. :-p
to be continued.

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02.05.08

Apple adds 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Media, Music, News, Resources, Tech, iPhone, iPod at 5:43 am by Administrator

Apple adds 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch to their store. Currently available for U.S. market only.

16GB iPhone retails for $499.00 (U.S. prices)
32 GB iPod touch retails for $499.00

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02.04.08

Apple: Web Clip Bookmark Icon

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Media, News, Pictures, Resources, Tech, iPhone, iPod at 2:01 am by Administrator

iPhone Web Clip Icon has been widely publicized, so there’s nothing really new here. This post basically is for my personal reference.

http://developer.apple.com/iphone/devcenter/designingcontent.html

Create a Web Clip Bookmark Icon

iPhone and iPod touch allow a user to save a Web Clip bookmark to your site on their Home Screen.

To specify a bookmark icon for all pages of a web site, place a PNG image named “apple-touch-icon.png” at the root directory of your web server - similar to the “favicon.ico” for site icons.

To override the site bookmark icon on a specific web page, insert a <link> element similar to <link rel=”apple-touch-icon” href=”/customIcon.png”/> within the <head> element of the page.

The bookmark icon dimensions should be 57×57 pixels. If the icon is a different size it will be scaled and cropped to fit.

Safari will automatically composite the icon with the standard “glassy” overlay so it looks like a built-in iPhone or iPod application.

Apple recommends the size of the icon as 57×57 pixels, but as we all can see, Apple’s own Web Clip Bookmark Icon is 129×129 pixels.

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01.18.08

Waiting for New MacBook Pro (2008)

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, MacBook, Media, News, Resources, Tech, iPhone, iPod, iTunes at 4:12 am by Administrator

UPDATE (2008.02.26):
It is finally here. Both MacBook and MacBook Pro are updated. Stay tuned for more informations, I’m getting a MacBook and MacBook Pro, but not spending my own money.

UPDATE (2008.02.19):
03:58 AM PST Apple Online Store is closed for updates. “This is it!”, as I wished.

UPDATE (2008.02.16):
The current MacBook Pro are indeed being “phased out”. Amazon.com is pricing both 2.2GHz and 2.4GHz 15-inch models at $1,987.41 and $2,447.41 respectively (note the $7.41 at the end of the pricing). Other reports that that one store I don’t want to shop in is having the 15″ MacBook Pro backordered. According to the fake information, the new MacBook Pro will have a slightly different build of Mac OS X 10.5.2 installed due to some new drivers inclusions. Two more Tuesday left in February, and my imaginary source reveals that Apple intends on releasing the new MacBook Pro in February. Most likely there wouldn’t be any fanfare because the iPhone SDK reveal is a much bigger news item.

UPDATE (2008.02.12):
Apple Online Store closed for updates, then reopened. No MacBook Pro yet. It’s Aperture 2.
Apple, I’m/We’re still waiting!

UPDATE (2008.02.11):
Mac OS X 10.5.2 (Build 9C31) is released, one day early as expected. MacBook Pro this Tuesday? My imaginary source says so.

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Build 9C31

UPDATE (2008.02.07):
Developer builds of Mac OS X 10.5.2 is still being worked on. The build 9C31 might become the shipping version. This mean that Apple will be able to ship The new MacBook Pro with Mac OS X 10.5.2 next week.

UPDATE (2008.02.05)two:
Supposed release date for new MacBook Pro 2008 is on 2008.02.12 (Tuesday).

UPDATE (2008.02.05)one:
Apple Online Store is closed for product updates. No MacBook Pro, just 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch.

UPDATE (2008.02.03):
Unconfirmed fake information. “Tuesday morning is good for insomniac, watch it closed.”
(editorial: Which Tuesday? Thanks for the vague info.)

UPDATE (2008.02.01):
Another whispers from the imaginary source, Apple is planning to ship the New MacBook Pro with Leopard 10.5.2 pre-installed.

UPDATE (2008.01.30):
Words from the fake and imaginary source (wink-wink) that “Good MacBook Pros come to those who waits, soon though.”

2008.01.18
MacWorld San Francisco 2008 came and went. “There’s something in the air”; and there were mixed emotions. “Time Capsule” is nice, a combination of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and wireless base station; with premium price. The iPhone Software update is really nice. Several new features, and reportedly brought many bricked iPhones back to life; a sad day for Apple haters. The “January Software Upgrade” for iPod touch is nice, but not that nice. Apple is charging $19.99 for five applications for the iPod touch. Apple’s interpretation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act seems to be the reason why Apple is charging for the new apps for iPod touch. Sounds like Apple is experimenting with selling applications for the iPhone and iPod touch through iTunes Store. AppleTV gets a makeover, and suddenly becomes a lot more attractive. AppleTV is getting the upgrades for free, and the people rejoices. iTunes Movie Rentals is a welcomed addition to Apple services, there’s a price for convenience. One can only hope that this service will get better with time. After all, Apple is getting full supports from all major movie studios. MacBook Air is a sleek, sexy and desirable addition to the portable Mac line-up. Not for everyone, but it is a feat in design and engineering.

Let’s see.

I have my iPhone upgraded to version 1.1.3 for free. That’s great. In addition to that, I love the new map application.
I have been waiting to get a new wireless router, since I sold my Airport Extreme Base Station (802.11n - 100mbps ethernet). I know I’m getting Time Capsule. I’ve been happy with the Airport Extreme Base Station, because it’s been the best wireless router I ever had. Costs more, but worth it.
I don’t have iPod touch, but I do feel that the price for the application upgrade is too steep. I wrote a rant on this, will post it in the near future.
AppleTV and iTunes Movie Rentals; I love them. I don’t have any plan on buying AppleTV anytime soon, but that might change. iTunes movie rental service actually piques my interest.
MacBook Air is a nice one, but I would like to skip it this time. Why? Because I’m waiting for new MacBook Pro.

I currently own a MacBook Pro Core Duo. I ordered it the moment it was announced at MacWorld San Francisco 2006. It’ll be two years old soon. As a matter of fact, I’m using it to write this. It’s not that it has a problem, it’s just wouldn’t handle the type of work I’m doing right now. I need more processing power. Intel Core Duo is a little bit under-powered by comparisons. I could’ve bought the current MacBook Pro, but I know that Apple has been working on new MacBook Pro line-up.
I am not alone waiting for the new MacBook Pro. I have been telling Carrie to wait for a new Mac since August 2007. I know that it is worth all the wait.

According to my imaginary source who is allegedly working at Apple’s Executive Office, the upcoming MacBook Pro will have the followings:

Multi-touch/multi-gesture trackpad (just like the one in MacBook Air)
Penryn-based 45nm Intel Processor (no, it’s not going to be Quad-core).
Faster FSB, DDR-800 RAM.
Slightly higher resolution display on the 15-inch model (1080p compliant).
Anodized color other than silver.
Something about the USB ports.
…….

For your reference, check MacRumors: Buyer’s Guide.

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01.15.08

Family Guy: Blue Harvest - Fox Digital Copy

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Comedy, Entertainment, Humor, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Security, TV, Tech, Vista, Windows, iPhone, iPod, iTunes at 11:04 pm by Administrator

As previously reported, “Family Guy: Blue Harvest” DVD-set includes a second disc that contains a “digital copy” of the feature. The “digital copy” is compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player. The digital copy then can be played in video-playing-iPods, iPhone, and any compatible PlayForSure device.

Each DVD package comes with a serial number that can be used once in iTunes or Windows Media Player to decrypt the “digital copy” and apply corresponding DRM on it. For example, if you’re using Windows Media Player to access the “digital copy”, it will extract and decrypt it from the disc and apply PlayForSure DRM on it. The serial number that comes with the DVD package can only be used once for one format only; iTunes or PlayForSure compatible format.

< ?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”utf-8″?>

25491
FAMILYGUY_BLUEHARVEST

244097
268387794

md5=”8b1c8432da51963a2e353a235a0d063a” length=”520081073″/>

Family Guy: Blue Harvest comes in two flavors; Regular and Special Edition. The Special Edition comes with limited edition collectibles:

Collector’s T-Shirt (100% cotton, Black, XL)
3D Glasses
12 Collector’s trading cards (in same style as original Star Wars trading cards) that form a 3D scene on the back
20-page “Art of Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest” booklet including sketches, notes and a letter from Seth MacFarlane