Fox/iTunes Store Blunder on JoinStewiesDarkSide.com

Fox’s “Family Guy: Blue Harvest” DVD pack includes a digital copy of the movie that can be transferred using iTunes or Windows Media Player.

For some reasons, iTunes Store is listing the wrong URL for the DVD Promotional site.

It’s supposed to be http://www.joinstewiesdarkside.com/, instead it’s missing an “s” and you’ll end up in a domain squatter’s heaven.

Family Guy - Join The Empire Sweepstakes

The correct sweepstakes address is http://www.joinstewiesdarkside.com/

Lyrics Support in iPhone’s iPod

iPhone Software 1.1.3 also brings lyrics support in iPod. Presumably this options is also available in iPod touch running software version 1.1.3.

iPhone Lyrics Support in iPod mode

When playing audio file in iPod mode, tap the screen to reveal the song lyrics. Providing that the lyrics is embedded in the file.

Adding lyrics to your music file:

  • In iTunes, select the track.
  • “Get info” on the track. Command-I (Mac OS X) or Control-I (Windows). Also can be invoked through “File > Get Info”.
  • Select the “Lyrics” tab.
  • Type or paste the lyrics in the box.
  • Click “OK”

iTunes Lyrics option

One thing still missing from the iPod feature of the iPhone (and the iPod touch) is the ability to view podcast notes.

iPhone Software 1.1.3 is Now Available

iPhone Software 1.1.3 is now available through iTunes. it weighs in at 162.1 MB.
iPhone1,1_1.1.3_4A93_Restore.ipsw

Please DO NOT upgrade your iPhone if you have it Jail-Broken or unlocked.

iPhone Software 1.1.3 Updates on iTunes 7.6

New features are:

  • New Maps Application
    – Find location
    – Improved UI
  • Send SMS text messages to multiple recipient
  • Customize home screen
    – Rearrange icons
    – Add Safari bookmarks to Home Screen
    – Create up to 9 Home Screen pages
  • IMAP support for Gmail
  • Support for iTunes Store movie rental
  • Enhanced video player
    – Chapters
    – Subtitles
    – Alternate Language tracks
  • Lyrics support in iPod

iPhone movie rental tab

Apple Posts iTunes 7.6, QuickTime 7.4, iMovie 7.1.1, and Front Row 2.1.2

Shortly after the conclusions of Steve Jobs’ annual MacWorld San Francisco 2008, apple posts updates to iTunes, QuickTime, iMovie ’08, and Front Row 2.

01/15/2008

iTunes 7.6 for Mac (45MB) | Windows (56MB)
iTunes is the best way to enjoy your digital music and video with your Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV.

Front Row 2.1.2 (16.8MB)
This Front Row update provides for bug fixes and improved iTunes compatibility.

iMovie 7.1.1 (16MB)
This update addresses issues when publishing movies to a .Mac Web Gallery, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

QuickTime 7.4 for Leopard (55MB) | Tiger (51MB) | Panther (50MB) | Windows (22MB)
This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users

The updates are also available through Apple Software Updates and Apple Support Downloads page.

Apple Software Updates 2008-01-15

MacWorld San Francisco 2008 – “There’s something in the air.”

January 15th, 2008

Time Capsule

Apple - Time Capsule

iPhone Software 1.1.3 – read more here

Apple - iPhone Software 1.1.3

iPod touch upgrade – ($19.99 upgrade cost) – editorials/rants coming soon

Apple - iPod Touch January 2008 updates

iTunes Movie Rentals

AppleTV (New Software – Free Upgrade)

AppleTV - Take 2

MacBook Air

Apple - Introducing MacBook Air
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Here we go again.

Steve Jobs is taking the center stage at MacWorld San Francisco 2008, delivering his keynote. Many has speculated what he will say, and the rumors are running wild. What’s with the “air”? What’s in the air?

Take all the rumors with a boulder of salt. In short time we all will find out.

Live coverage of MacWorld San Francisco 2008 Keynote starting at 09:00AM Pacific Standard Time:

Mac Rumors Live
Engadget
Ars Technica
MacScoop
LoopRumors
The Mac Observer
MacDailyNews
MacWorld
The Unofficial Apple Weblog
CNETLive
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