iTunes 11 is now available

Apple releases iTunes 11, finally.

About iTunes 11
Introducing the new iTunes.
With a dramatically simplified player, a completely redesigned Store, and iCloud features you’ll love—this is the best iTunes yet.

iTunes 11 is available for:

  • OS X (version 10.6.8 or later)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
  • 32-bit editions of Windows Vista, or 32-bit editions of Windows 7, and Windows 8
  • 64-bit editions of Windows Vista or Windows 7

OS X | 32-bit Windows | 64-bit Windows

 

About iTunes 11
Introducing the new iTunes.
With a dramatically simplified player, a completely redesigned Store, and iCloud features you’ll love—this is the best iTunes yet.

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.

Spending less on wireless phone bill.

Back in 2009, I paid roughly $160 every month for Unlimited Minutes, Unlimited Data and 200 Texts on AT&T. Now I paid roughly $85 every month for 450 Anytime Minutes with Rollover, 5000 Night & Weekend Minutes, Unlimited Mobile to Mobile Minutes, Unlimited Data and 1000 Texts. That’s because I have been using Google Voice. With the introductions of FaceTime and iMessage I manage to reduce the usage on my account; with the exception of calling to other mobile phones.

Most people I constantly in contact with are using their mobile phones as their primary phones. That’s when Unlimited Mobile to Mobile Minutes plan becomes really handy. I generally make outgoing calls through Google Voice, which is currently free. I also send text messages through Google Voice, unless the other person is using an iOS device. That’s when iMessage really shines. I have 1000 Texts plan because AT&T made it a requirement. Of course, I’m using FaceTime with certain people.

Most of the time I would be on Wi-Fi network, but I have used more than 2 GB of data with three days left in the billing cycle. This is one reasons why I am keeping the unlimited data plan on AT&T, and I plan to keep it that way.

I have been saving about $75 every month and that ads up to $900 annually. That’s quite a lot.

Apple extends iCloud storage upgrade to MobileMe members.

Apple is extending iCloud storage upgrade to MobileMe members until September 30, 2013.

Full text of the email sans real name:

iCloud <noreply@icloud.com>
To: Slacker Extraordinaire <thisisnotarealemailaddress@me.com>
Your complimentary iCloud storage upgrade has been extended at no charge

Dear Slacker Extraordinaire,

When you moved your MobileMe account to iCloud, we provided you with a complimentary storage upgrade beyond the standard 5GB that comes with an iCloud account to help you with the transition. Originally, this storage upgrade was set to expire on September 30, 2012.

As a thank you to our former MobileMe members, we will continue to provide you with this complimentary storage upgrade at no charge, for an additional year, until September 30, 2013. No action is required on your part. For complete details, please read this article.

Thank you again for using iCloud,

iCloud Team

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

iOS 6, OS X 10.7.5, OS X 10.8.2 and iPhoto 9.4 are released.

As we have reported before, iOS 6, OS X 10.7.5, OS X 10.8.2 and iPhoto 9.4 are released today.

iOS 6 Software Update

Build 10A403 for:

  • iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
  • iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
  • iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
  • iPhone 4S
  • iPhone 4 (GSM)
  • iPhone 4 (CDMA)
  • iPhone 3GS
  • iPod touch (4th generation)

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OS X Lion 10.7.5

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OS X 10.8.2 Build 12C54

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iPhoto 9.4