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Download Safari 4 for Mac and Windows

eches — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:02:44 +0000

The 'world's fastest browser' finally reached a stable milestone after in beta phase for a long time. The stable Safari 4 browser which was announced at World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) retains all features in the beta version with significant number of bug fixes.

The browser beats all close competitors in the JavaScript test. This browser which is based on the Webkit engine, pretty much like Google Chrome, gives Safari 4 the edge over other competitors like Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3. However the most recent builds available for the other browsers like Firefox 3.5 beta and Google Chrome 3 alpha which contain numerous performance improvements is not applied in Safari 4.

Major features of Safari 4 include ultra fast browsing, panoramic home screen with previews of favorite sites, and even Cover Flow in history along with a huge memory footprint. More detail features are available here.

Apple today released Safari 4, the world’s fastest and most innovative web browser. Available for Mac and Windows PCs and introduced as a beta in February of this year, Safari 4 features the Nitro engine which runs JavaScript up to 4.5 times faster than Safari 3. Safari 4 makes browsing more intuitive and enjoyable with innovative features, such as Top Sites, Full History Search and Cover Flow, and support for modern web standards like HTML 5 and advanced CSS Effects.

Download Safari 4 for Windows and Mac

Redsn0w Beta Released, Jailbreak iPod Touch 2G

eches — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:25:51 +0000

Here is Dev Team's second greatest gift after Yellosn0w; Redsn0w. After successfully unlocking and jailbreaking iPod Touch first generation and the iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 2G is the only Apple's device that was on the list of Dev Team. Redsn0w project was initiated right after the debut of yellowsn0w on new year's eve. It is not an easy job and it's reflected on the the time taken to get first beta version of Redsn0w iPod Touch 2G jailbreak Tool released to the public.

Redsn0w Beta is currently distributed to the public over torrent network but it is worth to point out that Redsn0w first beta version is not for everyone. There is no graphic user interface (GUI) and the only way to get this thing done is by using command line. As suggested by Dev Team, it is advisable that the Redsn0w Beta to be applied only by expert users. If you are not entirely comfortable with using the command line, it is better to wait for simpler solution (tools) that will be out real soon.

Download Redsn0w Beta

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Apple iTunes 8.1.1 Ready For Mac and Windows

eches — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:54:38 +0000

Not long after Apple iTunes 8.1 was released, Apple iTunes 8.1.1 is now made available for Mac and Windows. The latest version of this popular software is more responsive and faster with few bug fixes (including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPod touch or iPhone). More importantly iTunes 8.1.1 has the ability to rent high definition (HD) movies via iTunes, a feature that previously was only available on the Apple TV.

Here is the list of iTunes 8.1 improvements and bug fixes:

Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows
Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ
Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs
Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus
Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods
Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls
Includes many accessibility improvements

For Mac, the 66 MB update requires either Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later or Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

Download Links

iTunes for Windows
iTunes for Mac

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Free iAntiVirus 1.35 For Mac OS X

eches — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:37:01 +0000

Antivirus is a must application on Windows machine for having peace of mind computer activities. While there are wide variety of antivirus for Windows, we hardly notice any existence of antivirus specifically built for Mac OS. Even though it is relatively safe as compared to Windows, there are significant number of functioning viruses floating on the net and targeting Mac OS.

PC Tools iAntiVirus is a great antivirus in protecting your Mac OS X from spyware, worms, viruses and trojans and more importantly it is absolutely free for use.

iAntiVirus 1.35 Features

Powerful malware protection
Spyware, dialer and adware protection
Virus, trojan and worm protection
Scan and automatic removal
IntelliGuard™ Real Time Protection
Smart updates
Home and office use

Requirements

Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Intel processor

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iPhone Firmware 3.0 To Be Unveiled on March 17

eches — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:57:10 +0000

A special Apple's event is planned to be held on March 17th (tomorrow) to showcase new features of the upcoming iPhone OS 3.0. This special-invite only media event which is called an "advance preview of what we're building," is rumored to feature a new SpringBoard which will allow user to organize applications in various categories or folders along with other new exciting features.

We just got the announcement, iPhone OS 3.0 is coming. Set your clocks, mark your calendars. It’s going down March 17th. Apparently, we’ll get a sneak peak at the new OS, as well as a look at a brand new version of the SDK. Exciting stuff indeed, and we’ll be there live at 10am PST (1pm EST) with the liveblog.

Here is the list of the anticipated features:

Multitasking
Push Notifications
Copy/Paste Option
Adobe Flash Support
Bluetooth File Transfer

As a new iPhone SDK is going be unveiled soon, most people believe Apple is making preparation for the next generation of iPhone (3rd generation) which is expected to make its debut this summer.

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3rd Generation Apple iPod Shuffle Unveiled

eches — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:16:44 +0000

Apple surprised the world when it rolled out the world’s smallest music player; the all-new 3rd Generation iPod shuffle 2009. This new device is nearly half of the size of its predecessor and it is the first music player that talks to you, thanks to the VoiceOver functionality. With significant reduction of its size, iPod Shuffle 3G has close resemblance to a mini flash drive.

There are sure some compromises with this small device such as the lack of display but it doesn't mean Apple is not able to impress us by offering a better trade-off. iPod Shuffle 3G brings remarkable features such as bigger space storage (4 GB with roughly 1000 songs to hold up) and the aforementioned feature, VoiceOver that revolutionizes iPod Shuffle. Head to the link above for the demo and hear for yourself how VoiceOver sounds like.

It all begins with iTunes and its seamless integration with iPod. iTunes reads your song information, then uses the new VoiceOver Kit to generate the announcements for the songs, artists, and playlists on your iPod shuffle.

The other down sides are battery life is about 1 hour lower than on the iPod shuffle 2G and you need a special ear buds that come with the new iPod shuffle as they carry the remote to control the device.

There are 2 colors available for the new iPod Shuffle; silver and black which can be purchased for only $79.

It is hard to tell whether the new iPod shuffle is a hit or a miss but the sale numbers will tell if Apple goes in the right direction with this new device.

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Apple iTunes 8.1 Released, Ready for Download

eches — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:06:53 +0000

Apple iTunes 8.1 which was released on Wednesday evening, comes with numerous bug fixes, support for CD imports to iTunes Plus, performance enhancements and new Genius features. This iTunes latest update is available to both Windows and Mac operating systems.

iTunes 8.1 works faster and more responsive as compared to the previous version. You can see the difference when you are working on a large libraries, preparing to sync with iPhone or iPod, browsing the iTunes Store and optimizing photos for syncing.

One significant new feature in iTunes 8.1 worth to mention is the Party Shuffle (iTunes DJ) which works like a charm at picking songs from a specific playlist or from your entire library.

Here is a list of several other bug fixes and improvements:

Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows
Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ
Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs
Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus
Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods
Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls
Includes many accessibility improvements

Download iTunes 8.1

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Apple Safari 4 Beta for Windows and Mac Released

eches — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:17:10 +0000

Apple has recently released Safari 4 beta, the latest version of its web browser for both Mac and Windows computers. Safari's latest notch-up brings along few major improvements to justify its claim of being the world's fastest browser. It's not an overstatement like many would think, in fact its loading speed surpasses its predecessor and other close competitors.

Even though Safari is still in beta stage, it is able to load HTML pages way much faster (up to 3 times) than Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 7. It can also execute Javascript several times faster than Firefox 3 and up to 30 times faster than Internet Explorer 7. Speaking of Javascript, I know this thing for real since I usually get headache when loading ebay pages that have Auctiva scrolling gallery. It freezes my Firefox every time Javascript loads. This major breakthrough lies on the revolutionary "Nitro" engine which effectively gives Safari lightning speed in rendering web pages.

Safari 4 Beta introduces almost 150 new features. New features include:

Top Sites - A page that displays your favorite or most visited sites where you can configure it to be either a page you see every time you a new tab is opened or your home page.

Cover Flow - Highly visual navigation interface which allows you to browse full history searches, by keyword, title, web address (like what you see in iTunes).

Full-Page Zoom - Zoom in or out on web content using keyboard shortcuts, Multi-Touch gestures, or the Zoom toolbar button for more comfortable reading.

Safari is the first web browser to pass Acid 3, a test run to measure up a browser’s ability to fully render pages using the web standards. With HTML 5 and CSS 3 come onboard, Safari 4 Beta creates better browsing experience and benefits future web technologies.

Download Link

Safari 4 Beta

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Apple’s iPhone 2.2.1 Firmware Ready for Download

eches — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:42:38 +0000

Apple just released its iPhone 2.2.1 software update last Tuesday. There's nothing to get excited about since this latest update has no new significant features except fixes and minor improvements. You can update your iPhone to the latest firmware by simply connecting your device to your computer. iTunes will take care of the download and installation right after you confirm to upgrade your iPhone.

Speaking of the update, it improves Safari's stability and fixes image issue in which pictures saved from Mail don't display properly in the Camera Roll. That's it! Though it has been much rumored that the addition of support for push notifications will be included, it's simply not in this update.

Don't worry, it will definitely come in the future, perhaps along with Bluetooth feature, who knows :)

For those having trouble to update it via iTunes (like me), you may download directly via the following links

1. iPhone 2G 2.2.1 Firmware
2. iPhone 3G 2.2.1 Firmware

Both download links have resume support, so you may need to use any download managers to handle the download. Once the download is completed, plug in your iPhone to your PC. Press and hold "shift" button while clicking on the update button (iTunes interface). This will effectively open a windows popup where you can locate the downloaded firmware. The rest is pretty self-explanatory.

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QuickTime 7.6 Ready for Mac OS X and Windows

eches — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:34:26 +0000

I happened to know about latest version of QuickTime after I had a problem transferring mp4 videos in iTunes into my iPhone. Apparently, after further inspection the problem was not completely related to QuickTime version I use. Speaking of the latest QuickTime version, there are number of improvements which include updates for encoding quality, compatibility, reliability, and security enhancements.

Video Improvements - better playback of Motion JPEG content and better single-pass H.264 encoding quality.

Audio Improvements - Improving encoding fidelity for MPEG 4 AAC playback, the default option for ripping in iTunes.

Application Improvements - Security fixes for both Mac OS X and Windows users as well as compatibility for iChat and Photo Booth are included.

This update is meant for everyone and the size varies between 20MB to 72MB.

Download Link

- QuickTime 7.6 for Mac and Windows

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Apples announces New iPods Nano 4th Gen

eches — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:44:32 +0000

Apples announcement over at Let's Rock event yesterday confirmed the leaked images of iPods Nano 4th Gen which was posted couple days ago. The new iPod nano really is smaller, thinner as rumored and it fits much better in your hand. In yesterday's event, Steve Jobs unveiled the debut of new iPod and followed by the sneak peek of iTunes 8.

The new iPod Nano includes an integrated accelerometer for music shuffle, a voice recorder and new headphones equipped with a micro remote and microphone. It is very much robust as compared to the previous generation with enhanced UI and new features. The 8 GB and 16 GB new iPod Nano costs $150 and $199 respectively.

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Leaked Images: 4th Gen iPod Nano

eches — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:36:28 +0000

Apple is preparing market entrance for its latest sleek, elegant 4th generation iPod Nano by publicizing leaked images of the upcoming iPod. Rumor spreads among iPod Nano enthusiasts, claims that it will be in the market very soon (in 2 - 3 weeks' time). iPod as can be seen in the pictures below, undergoes total revamp, appears to be skinnier and longer as compared to the previous generation.

The iPod touch will also receive cosmetic changes and as far as the price is concerned, a fairly large drop is expected to be seen to distance itself from $199 iPhone.

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Iphone killer – Nokia 5800 Tube Leaked Photos

eches — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:21:55 +0000

Nokia confirmed, after the release of iPhone 3g, that they are working on touchscreen symbian phone codenamed as "Nokia Tube". Here are 3 leaked pictures of the dubbed iPhone killer, the Nokia Tube phone. 111mm × 52mm × 14.5mm in dimension and weighing at 104 grams, the Nokia 5800 Tube features some of the important specifications including 16 million color TFT LCD display (640 × 360 pixel resolution) in 16:9 display mode equipped with 3.2 megapixel Carl Zeiss optical lens with autofocus. More specification details after the pictures.

Here are some of the leaked specifications

* GSM / GPRS / EDGE / WCDMA / HSDPA / WLAN wireless networking and Bluetooth technology.
* Fifth edition of Symbian S60.
* finger touch operation will provide vibration feedback function.
* Dual LED flash
* Built-in GPS
* 3.5 mm Headset interface
* TV-out interface
* BL-5J 1150mah Battery

With great specifications and Nokia large share in mobile phones market, the Nokia 5800 Tube will definitely give a tough competition to the iPhone.

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