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Apple TV adds HBO Go and WatchESPN

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:18:34 -0500

Some big streaming new for Apple TV. Apple announced deals to bring a couple major partners onboard. HBO Go and WatchESPN have been available on the iOS for a while, and recently HBO Go permitted viewing content via AirPlay on an Apple TV. Full app support makes for a nice compliment to Hulu and Netflix for on-demand content. The announcement isn't attractive for wire cutters and a cable subscription will be required to access both HBO Go and WatchESPN.

Chimera adds Hackintosh support for Haswell, Mavericks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:12:31 -0500

TonymacX86 posted Chimera version 2.1 which adds some critical new functionality. The update brings support for Intel's Haswell CPUs, among other things. The update allows preliminary support for building Hackintosh machines running Intel's newest CPUs. Full support will come when Apple updates Mac OS X, as right now new the MacBook Air have a patched version of OS X 10.8.4 to run on Haswell. Also added is preliminary boot support for the beta of OS X Mavericks and detection of AMD's higher end 7xxx graphics cards.

iTunes Radio Preview (Video)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:07:26 -0500

A first look at iTunes Radio, a part of iOS 7 due out later this fall.

Facebook app adds new privacy features, status icons

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:02:59 -0500

Facebook 6.2 for iOS now allows users to change the privacy status of a post. So, if users can make a photo private or public after it's been posted right from the app, for example. Also noteworthy are new emoticon for quickly sharing your "status." Full update details below:

Evernote adds Gmail clipping

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:58:08 -0500

Evernote is a powerful tool and this Gmail interface seems pretty convenient. Gmail gives basically unlimited email space and it's easy to just use it as a dumping ground for everything. Being able to quickly and easily clip and then organize the most important stuff certain can be useful. Note that this is a Chrome extension, so you'll have to be running with that browser for the system to work.

Steve Jobs bio heads to paperback w/ updated cover, afterword

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:19:07 -0500

Simon & Schuster will launch the paperback version of Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs bio on September 10. The book will include an updated afterword, presumably with new info since its original hardcover release, and also an updated cover. The new cover features a young Steve Jobs with a similar pose as the hardcover.

Adobe releases Creative Cloud apps

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:11:21 -0500

Adobe's subscription plan is controversial as these new version are only available with monthly or annual fees. And the pricing is a bit steep for such an on-going commitment. A single app runs $20/mo while the whole suite is $50. That includes 20 GB of cloud storage and latest versions of software. Adobe is offering a special for existing Creative Suite customers that trim costs down a bit. If you're a CS6 owner, for example, the suite will run you $20/mo on a yearly commitment.

Podcast: iOS 7, Mavericks, Mac Pro, iTunes Radio + More

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:56:47 -0500

3:24 - iPad Stand 6:15 - WWDC Keynote in Review 11:56 - iOS 7 23:51 - iTunes Radio 33:25 - OS X Mavericks 48:19 - New Mac Pro 1:16:15 Adobe Kuler Big news dump this week from Apple. We'll be taking a look at the biggest stuff from WWDC including our impressions of the new iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks. Plus iTunes Radio and the all new Mac Pro.

Microsoft Office now on iPhone, but only for 365 subscribers

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:54:43 -0500

Well, this is curious. Basically Office is finally available on iOS, but only if you have a Office 365 subscription. If you or your workplace uses 365, this seems pretty sweet. You can work with your documents from the cloud on your iPhone. But if you're just using the retail copy of Office for the Mac, which I'd guess a lot of Mac users do, there's not much for you here. Office 365 Home Premium runs $100/year and includes the Office Suite and Skydrive for up to five computers. The Office Mobile for Office 356 subscribers is for the iPhone/iPod touch. We'd assume an iPad version is in the works.

iOS 7's new look

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:51:37 -0500

When Apple's management was restructured the goal was promote collaboration across departments. Bringing the marketing and communication team into IOS design teams seems pretty remarkable.

Video - Breaking down the new Apple Mac Pro

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:37:10 -0500

The 2013 Apple Mac Pro will get a complete redesign. This video talks about what we know so far.

Video - Breaking down the 2013 MacBook Air

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:36:41 -0500

A look at the new 2013 Apple MacBook Air