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Mac News Briefs: Synology intros NAS device for laptop drives
The 4-Bay Disk Station DS409slim can support up to 2 terrabytes of storage in a 120-by-105-by-142-mm enclosure. Also, Photo Recovery and EarthDesk both saw updates Monday.
iPhone Central
Review: 8Bitone for iPhone
This audio sequencer certainly isn't aimed at everyone. But if you're interested in music -- particularly old-school computer sounds -- you'll be amazed by how 8Bitone packs a synthesizer onto your iPhone or iPod touch.
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Rumor: Next-gen iPods to sport video cameras
PC World's Brennon Slattery looks at rumors that cameras could soon find their way into Apple's iPod offerings.
iPhone Central
CNNMoney offers iPhone app
CNNMoney.com now offers a free iPhone app.
iPhone Central
AT&T: Best sales ever on iPhone 3GS launch day
The exclusive service provider for the iPhone in the U.S. said it had its best-ever day of sales when the iPhone 3GS launched, according to a leaked memo.
TeamViewer Manager remote support app now available for Mac
TeamViewer GmbH has released a Mac version of TemaViewer Manager, the database tool that works as part of their remote control software package.
Mac 911
iMac and the constantly ejected CDs
Your Mac has a habit of ingesting and then immediately rejecting CDs and DVDs? Here are the possible solutions.
Canto brings back single user digital asset management app
Canto has re-acquired MediaDex and turned it back into Canto Single User, a non-networked version of its digital management app.
iPhone Central
Report: DOJ reviewing U.S. telecom deals with handset makers
The U.S. Department of Justice may be considering opening an investigation into mobile handset exclusivity deals.
Working Mac
Create stronger passwords
Passwords protect your credit card, bank account, and personal data. But how many of us rely on the same one (involving a pet's name to boot) for every account we have? Here's how to create long, strong passwords that you'll be able to remember.
iPhone Central
TomTom for iPhone en route
Although final details are still hazy, we've got more information on TomTom's upcoming turn-by-turn navigation solution for the iPhone.
iPhone Central
Reports: Nokia says no Android phone in the works
Nokia has denied today reports that the Finnish company is working on a mobile phone running on Google's Android mobile operating system.
iPhone Central
Review: Shortcovers for iPhone
Reading an e-book with the Shortcovers app is fine, as far as mobile e-book readers on the iPhone go. But this app's nice interface doesn't go nearly far enough.
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Hulu officially begins adding ABC content
Video-streaming site Hulu has started to add content from the ABC television network, after striking a deal last April.
Game Room
EVE Online ‘Apocrypha 1.5’ expansion due in August
EVE Online is due for another update next month, which the producer bills as "Apocrypha 1.5," introducing some new features in preparation of another major release expected this winter.
DDR3 DRAM demand spikes for new laptops, servers
Demand for DDR3 memory has spiked recently as systems makers turn to it for increased power efficiency and performance.
iPhone Central
Leaked: Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android phone
Pictures leaked by a Danish site appear to reveal Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android phone.
Review: SpamSieve 2.7
If you're looking for the best Mac-based anti-spam solution, look no further than C-Command's SpamSieve 2.7. The program's filtering is highly accurate, it's relatively simple to install, and it's amazingly easy to use, particularly with Apple Mail.
iPhone Central
Review: Fast & Furious for iPhone
The movie it's based on may be shallow entertainment, but this racing game for the iPhone and iPod touch has a lot of depth to offer.
Psystar bails on bankruptcy, promises to 'battle Goliath'
Psystar wants to dismiss its bankruptcy case, as it unable to reach a payment agreement with its law firm. But the clone maker also vowed to "battle Goliath" -- a reference to its ongoing legal tussle with Apple.
iPhone Central
UK Bank pushes iPhone e-commerce forward
Owners of the iPhone or iPod touch in the U.K. will be able to use their phone to both buy and pay for goods using a new application from MoBank.
iPhone Central
Review: Read It Later for iPhone
Both the paid and free versions of this app do an adequate job of letting you save Web articles for offline reading. But a few flaws keep Read It Later from being a superlative experience.
iPhone Central
iPhone 3GS gets jailbroken, hack available online
The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS -- purplera1n -- is now available.
iPhone Central
Deathmatch rematch: BlackBerry versus iPhone 3.0
With the iPhone OS 3.0 update now available, InfoWorld's Galen Gruman revisits his BlackBerry Bold-iPhone 3G showdown to find out what, if anything, has changed.
Creative Notes
Brushing up with Brush Pilot
Jay Hilgert’s Brush Pilot is a simple application that lets you preview, install, and delete brushes anywhere on your hard drive. James Dempsey takes a closer look.
Review: Xserve (2009)
Apple's 2009 Xserve is that rare upgrade that delivers on all fronts: this server is undeniably faster than the previous generation, uses less power, and exudes less heat.That combination doesn’t happen very often.
iPhone Central
Review: HuffingtonPost.com for iPhone
This app looks and feels a lot like the left-leaning news and opinion Web site. But the app suffers from a number of technical glitches that make it an unreliable mobile news companion.
Mac 911
Bugs & Fixes: Tying up loose ends
Ted Landau revisits recent Bugs & Fixes columns to see if there are updates for troubles involving the Apple TV and iPhone.
iPhone Central
Ngmoco releases Rolando 2 for iPhone, iPod touch
Ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, a sequel to the hit 2008 game Rolando.
Google updates some Apps functions
Google updated some Gmail and Docs features for some Apps customers.
Apple may be exempt from China's Web filter mandate
Apple's computers and other that do not use Windows appear to be exempt from China's mandate to package new computers with Web filtering software.
Game Room
Review: Lego Batman: The Videogame
Kids will still be drawn to Lego Batman's many character cameos, mixing of Lego and Batman worlds, and silly humor.
Review: Final Draft AV 2.5
For years, documentary-style film and video makers have struggled to use jury-rigged tables within word processing programs to create the unique two-column scripts needed for planning documentaries, commercials, and corporate videos. Final Draft AV 2.5.2 aims to put a smile on those creative faces by taking over such time-consuming formatting duties so that filmmakers can focus their time where it matters—on content.
iPhone Central
Review: Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone
Aside from a few bugs, this golf game is energetic fun and a good way to kill 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
Mac News Briefs: BenVista releases PhotoZoom Pro 3 photo enlarger
BenVista's PhotoZoom Pro 3 improves its interpolation algorithm for bigger enlargements and adds multi-processor support. Also, LaCie began selling its 12big Rack systems, and Art Text was updated.
iPhone Central
Review: MobileStudio for iPhone
This excellent and powerful application for managing files is not necessarily for the average user. But power users with a lot of file-management demands will find that MobileStudio fits the bill nicely.
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First look: Zinc Internet video browser
Web browser-cum-Internet-video-player hits the scene. Interesting idea, but not ready to take on Boxee or Plex.
iPhone Central
Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable
Jailbreaking an iPhone leaves users more vulnerable to attack by stripping away most of its security protections.
Mac Gems
Bluelounge CableDrop
Tired of losing your unconnected cables behind your desk, or trying to keep track of which cable goes where? Bluelounge's CableDrops may be the solution.
Microsoft removes projectile-vomiting IE8 ad from parts of the Web
Microsoft has removed an online advertisement for Internet Explorer 8 that showed a woman projectile vomiting because of complaints.