Messages Beta for Lion ends December 14th, 2012.

Apple will be shutting down Messages beta for Lion service on December 14th, 2012.

Email from Apple:

Dear <insert name here>,

The Messages Beta program for Lion will end on Friday, December 14, 2012. We hope you’ve enjoyed the opportunity to preview Messages.
If you’d like to continue using Messages, upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store. Messages is one of many great new apps and features built right into OS X Mountain Lion. Learn More.

Thank you for your participation in the Messages Beta program.

Apple keeps improving iOS 6 Maps.

Apple keeps improving iOS 6 Maps as promised while detractors keep attacking on the issue.

Apple should have mentioned in the beginning that iOS 6 Maps is a work in progress. Just like a series, they’ll fix each episodes in post. As higher quality aerial photos and Digital Elevation Maps are added and processed, iOS 6 Maps 3D view will be improved. The same goes with the navigation feature of iOS 6 Maps.

Comparisons below.

 

Brooklyn Bridge

The Melted Brooklyn Bridge. (2012-09-26)
Brooklyn Bridge in proper 3D view. (2012-10-05)

 

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty, in a skewed, non-3D view. (2012-09-26)
Statue of Liberty, in 3D view. (2012-10-05)

iPhoto 9.4.1

iPhoto 9.4.1

What’s New in Version 9.4.1

  • Improves the reliability of syncing to iOS devices via iTunes
  • Fixes an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly when using the Export command
  • Addresses an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly when upgrading multiple books, cards, and calendars
  • Resolves an issue with downloading and viewing photos synced from Facebook albums

Adobe announces Acrobat XI

Adobe announces Acrobat XI.

Individual products

  • Acrobat XI Pro
  • Acrobat XI Standard
  • Free Adobe Reader
  • Adobe Reader mobile app
  • EchoSign®
  • FormsCentral
  • Acrobat.com
  • SendNow

I should ask David Wadhwani in person why I should upgrade to Acrobat XI.