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Entries from February 2008

KeynotePro announces OM ‘08 for Keynote

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

KeynotePro has announced the availability of OM ‘08 for Keynote. “The soothing sophistication of the OM theme comes to Keynote ‘08, completely reborn with a new framework, new master slide options and a bold new color/type variation.”…

Backstage: Time Capsule vs. Apple + G-Tech devices, in photos

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

We typically don’t cover things like hard drives on iLounge, but for Apple’s new Time Capsule, we’re making a small exception. While we’re not going to do a full review or even a standard preview of the $299/500GB, $499/1TB wireless hard drive, since Apple’s marketing it as a backup device for computers rather than an iTunes- or Apple TV-ready wired or wireless storage device, some comparison photos seemed like…

Apple, Dell planning new Blu-ray notebooks?

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Both Apple and Dell are planning to make significant inroads into Blu-ray over the coming months, according to both official and unofficial sources. Citing an unconfirmed source, AppleInsider claims that Apple has tapped Sony for slot-loading Blu-ray writers for its MacBook Pro systems. Development is said to have been progressing far enough that…

News: Mix: iSpeaker, Translation, Jaikoz, iViewr

Posted under Mix, Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Homade has introduced its iStereo speaker for iPod (pictured), which is modeled after LEGO building blocks. The iStereo features an integrated iPod dock, two speakers in the unit’s top, and volume controls consistent with the block-inspired design. It is powered by three AA batteries, and is available now for $40. [via ShinyShiny] Coolgorilla has launched its Talking iPod Phrase Books podcasts, which offer translation of English text into various…

Apple game rentals; Safari anti-phishing; Blu-ray notebook drives

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

A recently published patent filing from Apple Inc. hints at the possibility of game rentals and a more advanced games management component of the iTunes Store. Meanwhile, readers question the disappearance of Safari’s anti-phishing measures. And the …

Article: Ask iLounge 2-29-08

Posted under Ask iLounge, Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

This week’s Ask iLounge topics: Finding iPhone Backups, Contact Display on iPhone, Automatic vs manual iPod management, iTunes CD burning restrictions, iTunes movie rental expiry on iPods, Downloading podcasts to iPhone

Facebook adds musician, band profiles, resources

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Facebook yesterday unveiled a section dedicated to musicians, designed to allow them to create profiles that demonstrate their music, videos, photos, and miscellaneous data. According to The Hollywood Reporter, artists can provide songs for streaming, a full discography, and sell tickets or merchandise, the latter of which is made available by Musi…

First Looks: Casio Exilim EX-S10 Digital Camera with iTunes Video Support

Posted under iPod Hardware Expanders - General, Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Winner of an iLounge 2008 Best of Show award, Casio’s new Exilim EX-S10 ($250) is amongst the first pocket-sized digital still cameras to offer direct-to-iTunes video recording in H.264 format. Impressively thin even by the standards of comparably-equipped Canon pocket cameras, the EX-S10 boasts a 3x zoom lens, 2.7″ LCD screen and 10.1-Megapixel sensor for still photography, and the ability to record 640×480 videos that can be dropped into iTunes…

Pro Tip of the Week: Take a Quick Look

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

With Quick Look — just one of the great new features in Mac OS X Leopard — you can get a sneak peak at the contents of a document without opening it. A single click lets you satch a video, peruse a multi-page PDF, scan a folder of photos, or enjoy an entire Keynote presentation without launching any applications. How can you take advantage of Quick Look? Find out in the latest Pro Tip of the Week.

Jawbone releases limited-edition headsets

Posted under Apple on February 29th, 2008 by admin0 comments

New versions of Jawbone’s popular self-titled Bluetooth headset have been released, according to an announcement. By default, Jawbones are available in grill-shaped red, silver or black designs; celebrity designer Yves Behar, however, has helped fashion three new models, part of a “very” limited-edition run. The Sweet Talk Jawbone is gold-tinted,…