TweetBot 1.4.3 and Push Notifications
The folks over at Tapbots have released an update to their Twitter client for the iPhone and iPod touch. This update adds a couple of useful features. One of these features gives you the ability to add sleep time for its push notifications. This allows you to set a block of time to turn off notifications from Twitter so that you can sleep easy and uninterrupted. Another useful feature is the ability to only receive notifications from people that you follow. Thirdly, have you ever reported a spammer or blocked someone and had to live with the fact that their tweets were still polluting your timeline? Well fret no mo because once you block or spam someone with this new update, their tweets will be automatically removed.
New MACDefender Malware
“When a user clicks on a link after performing a search on a search engine such as Google, this takes them to a web site whose page contains JavaScript that automatically downloads a file. In this case, the file downloaded is a compressed ZIP archive, which, if a specific option in a web browser is checked (Open “safe” files after downloading in Safari, for example), will open.”
MobileMe “Castle”?
Sources have been diving through the new build of Mac OS X Lion and discovering new things. One interesting discovery made by a source is the groundwork and icon for the “Find My Mac” service, which seems to offer the same locating service as Find My iPhone/iPod/iPad. However, to have this ability, it was discovered that one would have to upgrade to a version of MobileMe that is called “Castle”.
Click OK to open System Preferences and complete your upgrade from MobileMe to Castle.
Consomac.fr, the sources who made the discovery, said that it could be just a placeholder until Apple adds the iCloud name it recently purchased.
iWork And MobileMe Update Imminent?
There has been some recent moves made by Apple that has many to believe that Cupertino is gearing up to introduce the new versions of iWork and MobileMe. With the iWork and MobileMe software products, Apple has always offered a discount to customers who decide to purchase the software bundled with a Macintosh machine. Back in February, Apple discontinued selling retail boxed version of the MobileMe web software and channeled it strictly for digital distribution. They also halted selling the software at a discounted price with the purchase of a new Mac during that time.
Apple Releases iTunes 10.2.2
Apple today released the latest installment to their world renowned music and entertainment software iTunes. iTunes 10.2.2 addresses several bugs that is presented in the software.
iTunes 10.2.2 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
- Addresses an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when syncing an iPad.
- Resolves an issue which may cause syncing photos with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to take longer than necessary.
- Fixes a problem where video previews on the iTunes Store may skip while playing.
- Addresses other issues that improve stability and performance.
Do Not Track Tool Added To Safari
Cupertino has made some new additions to Safari in Mac OS X Lion since we last seen it. Apple has added a “do not track” tool within the web browsing software to secure users better online, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The tool is included within the latest test release of Lion, a version of Apple’s Mac OS X operating system that is currently available only to developers. The final version of the operating system is scheduled to be released to the public this summer. Mentions of the do-not-track feature in Apple’s Safari browser began to appear recently in online discussion forums and on Twitter.
Adobe Intros Photoshop Touch SDK And 3 iPad Apps for PS
Alongside the major update to the Creative Suite collection, Adobe introduced a new type of touch SDK that allows developers to create software for the mobile and tablet devices of today and have these softwares interact with PS.
Our friends over at MacRumors did some great profiling of the details of the new SDK
With Adobe Eazel, you can use your iPad and your fingertips to paint beautiful works of art. Paint across your entire iPad screen, and easily access the tools you need. Send your artwork directly to Photoshop CS5 from any location?all you need is a network connection between your iPad and computer. Or do all your painting in the app, and share via email.
iOS 4.3.2 Released Next Week??
The Boy Genius Report chimes in that they have some information which states that Cupertino is planning on releasing iOS 4.3.2 the week after next. The software update will be administering security fixes and several bug issues users of the iOS platform have been reporting.
The information they have received is limited as the group’s profiling of the speculated update doesn’t go into much detail. However, relevant issues in the software that have been reported by other users and we here at MacApper have witnessed ourselves include a graphic glitch when opening apps which skips the “bloom” animation upon opening an app, a slight battery issue as users have reported that their battery life seems to deplete quicker than usual, and an issue with taking photographs with the new iPad 2.
Adobe Introduces Creative Suite 5.5 With Subscriptions
The folks at Adobe have updated their Creative Suite applications with significant updates to all the corresponding software of the group which include Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Primer Pro, InDesign, After Effects, and a new SDK for Photoshop CS5. A new release strategy from Adobe that is aiming at making mid-cycle releases every year and major releases every two years.
Apple To Introduce New Final Cut On April 12?
There’s talk afoot that Apple is planning to debut the next iteration of their world renowned video editing software Final Cut. According to the ProVideoCoalition, they have gained information that Apple will be using the Final Cut User Group SuperMeet to announce the software’s release.
Philip Bloom just confirmed with me that Canon has canceled his appearance at the Supermeet. Canon was told last night that Apple has demanded ALL lecturn or stage time exclusively. Some sponsors who were not using presenters may continue to sponsor the Vegas event, but none of them will be presenting on the stage.
