There’s a snarky rumor going around that Apple may be dropping the newest release of Mac OS X operating system, codenamed “Snow Leopard” OS X 10.6 – on June 8th. This is all according to leaked release notes at World of Apple. The new version will likely include a new Finder app, Safari 4 Beta,…
Mac World 2009 Summary
The down and dirty summary of Mac World 2009 Apple announcements: Update to iPhoto : facial recognition, sorting by faces and places, using Geo-tagging feature of newer cameras and of course, the iPhone. Update to iMovie: many new features, visual camera stabilization. Other iLife and iWork apps get update. New Macbook Pro: non-removable battery, 3x…
MacWorld 2009 is on TODAY
MacWorld 2009 is on right NOW. No Steve Jobs this year, but instead lackey Phil Schiller will be giving the keynote. Also note this is the LAST Apple MacWorld keynote address. Apple is pulling out of the event for the foreseeable future. Which sort of makes the whole thing lame for years to come. Check…
iPod Touch: To Jailbreak, or Not to Jailbreak
Because of a bank hold, I’m not going to be able to access my inheritance until August 20th. One of the big things I do plan to spend some of it on is an iPod Touch. I’ll probably do some sort of an auction or raffle to win my existing 5th generation 30gb iPod video.…
Which Apple Should I Get?
Last night after work, I had an appointment with a new Raging Tech customer (my in-person consultation & services business) about 20 minutes out of town from where I work (in the opposite direction of my home). They ended up being some of the nicest clients I’ve had so far. I was able to resolve…
Consumerist: 7 Confessions of an Apple Store Specialist
Consumer watch-dog website Consumerist has an informative article about things every consumer that shops in an Apple Store should know. My favorite part: 1. If you fill out the survey and rank us 6 or lower, a manager will call you the same day or the next, corporate policy. They usually will ask why you…
iMovie Festival 2008
Last night I attended the first annual iMovie Festival at the university at which I am employed. It’s not the first ever held, just the first one here. I have to say, it was pretty enjoyable. I was expecting a series of more and more horrible films, and maybe a few shining-star examples that would…