Apple is introducing dozens of arty new desktop backgrounds in Snow Leopard, the new version of OS X due in the fall.
There are 40 new desktops in the latest test seed delivered to developers this weekend, including reproductions of famous paintings from artists like Edward Hopper, Van Gogh and Monet. The new desktops include: (more…)
The L.A. Times reports that Apple will begin allowing developers access to the tools they need to produce augmented reality applications starting with upcoming iPhone OS 3.1. While there have been many impressive demos floating around showing the possibilities, these applications have used unpublished APIs which prevent them from being allowed on the App Store. Apple, however, told one developer that the tools necessary would become available with iPhone 3.1. (more…)
Here’s a story that, strangely, makes sense. Cult of Mac is saying that these cases above are already being made by Chinese manufacturers, in advance of what they call the “worst-kept secret in China”: that Apple will be announcing new versions of the iPod touch and the iPod nano in September, complete with cameras on both. These aren’t cases comissioned by Apple, they’re Chinese companies that have supposedly heard about the dimensions and feature placement of Apple’s next products, and are making third-party accessories to match, even before the official announcement here in the US. (more…)
Apple has released a long-anticipated upgrade to Final Cut Studio, its video editing and production suite. At the center is Final Cut Pro 7, which expands ProRes codecs to support a wider number of workflows, and implements real-time collaboration through iChat Theater. Quicker export options allow for conversion to DVD, Blu-ray and other formats; some other interface changes include redesigned speed tools, simpler alpha transitions, and better markers. (more…)
Betanews reports (via The Loop) that according to market research firm NPD, Apple claimed 91% of the revenue market share for computers costing $1,000 or more in June. While NPD’s sales numbers are limited to brick-and-mortar retail stores, the data shows aremarkable continuation of a trend that has been in place for several years now. While Apple’s overall unit market share remains below 10%, the combination of Apple’s growing market share over the past several years, refusal to compete in the low-end market, and declining Windows PC prices have led to Apple’s domination of the “premium” price segment. (more…)
In a patent application filed in January 2008 and published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple describes its work on computer peripheral devices that are capable of initiating shut down of communications with the host computer to prepare for removal by sensing a touch or impending touch from the user. As an example, Apple points to the need for USB flash drives to be unmounted from the operating system prior to disconnection. (more…)
Apple today released iMovie 8.0.4, improving overall stability and addressing several specific issues.
This update improves overall stability and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
- Fixed a problem with incorrect rotation when working with video created by iPhone 3GS
- Resolved instability when adding multiple beat markers in some languages
- Corrected an issue where iMovie could become unresponsive after using fine-tuning controls beyond the stabilized portions of a clip
The update is recommended for all users of iMovie ‘09.
The update weighs in at 35.56 MB and requires OS X 10.5.6 or later.
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Μετά από ένα χρόνο σκληρής δουλειάς και μετά από πολλές καθυστερήσεις ο γνωστός player VLC εφτασε στην έκδοση 1.0. Οι πιο σημαντικές βελτιώσεις σε σχέση με την έκδοση 0.99 είναι:
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τον VLC 1.0 δείτε το changelog.
H Apple αναμένεται να ανακοινώσει την κατασκευή ενός server farm που θα κοστίσει ούτε λίγο ούτε πολύ 1 δις δολλάρια. Η εγκατάσταση θα είναι κάπου στη Β. Καρολίνα πιθανότατα στην πόλη Maiden της κομητείας Catawba. (more…)
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