Just four days after the last developer seed, Apple has released yet another version of OS X 10.5.7 to developers. The new seed, designated Build 9J50, contains only a single documented fix related to Bluetooth networking. World of Apple republishe...
Sonos adds more firepower to iPhone app
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review
Sonos, maker of the highly regarded multi-room music system, has updated the free controller software the company provides for the iPhone. The Sonos Controller [App Store link] allows the selection of music or playlists, selection of internet radio stations, control of Pandora, Napster, Last.fm and other music services, and now adds the ability to set, edit and delete alarms as well as set up networked music folders. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch, this free app is an alternative to the $399.00US controller that is sold with the system, and it is actually easier to use because of the iPhone touch screen. The iPhone app requires users to update their Sonos software to version 2.8, which is a free upgrade that was released yesterday.
The app works very well, without glitches or drama. The screens look stunning, and the reflection effects for album art are a nice touch. Sonos could have easily charged for this app, but getting it free is a major bonus.
The Sonos product is one of many that distributes music around the house and is Mac friendly. Of course Apple has its own solution, the Airport Express Base Station, which effortlessly streams music from your iTunes library to to speakers or a stereo within range of the device. Logitech also has several solutions including the Squeezebox, the Squeezebox Duet, and the Squeezebox Boom. Olive has a well regarded high end solution that includes music servers and players for individual rooms.
Here are some screen grabs of the Sonos Controller in action:
TUAWSonos adds more firepower to iPhone app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
New Intel Firmware for X25-M Significantly Boosts Performance
Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
Aperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available
Filed under: iLife, Software, Software Update
Yesterday Apple pushed out three updates via Software Update. According to Apple, iMovie 8.0.2 "...fixes an issue with projects having a size of 0 KB." That's a problem all right.Aperture 2.1.3 is also available now and "...addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including the display of thumbnails on import and image rotation."
Finally, Apple has also pushed out Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1 which is required to administer Mac OS X Server version 10.5.6 from a remote Mac client. These updates weigh in at 24.1MB, 48.11MB and 92.7MB respectively. The interesting thing here is that Apple was actually a bit forthcoming with exactly what these updates address. Not totally, mind you, but better than the "bug fixes" we usually get.
TUAWAperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple to sell $899 20-inch aluminum iMac to schools
Apple this week quietly announced plans to begin selling an aluminum 20-inch iMac configuration to qualified educational institutions for just $899, effectively closing the book on the white 17-inch legacy model that had previously assumed a similar role.
Apple Seeds OS X 10.5.7 Build 9J50 to Developers, Public Release Imminent?
Just four days after the last developer seed, Apple has released yet another version of OS X 10.5.7 to developers. The new seed, designated Build 9J50, contains only a single documented fix related to Bluetooth networking. World of Apple republishe...
Sonos adds more firepower to iPhone app
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review
Sonos, maker of the highly regarded multi-room music system, has updated the free controller software the company provides for the iPhone. The Sonos Controller [App Store link] allows the selection of music or playlists, selection of internet radio stations, control of Pandora, Napster, Last.fm and other music services, and now adds the ability to set, edit and delete alarms as well as set up networked music folders. If you have an iPhone or iPod touch, this free app is an alternative to the $399.00US controller that is sold with the system, and it is actually easier to use because of the iPhone touch screen. The iPhone app requires users to update their Sonos software to version 2.8, which is a free upgrade that was released yesterday.
The app works very well, without glitches or drama. The screens look stunning, and the reflection effects for album art are a nice touch. Sonos could have easily charged for this app, but getting it free is a major bonus.
The Sonos product is one of many that distributes music around the house and is Mac friendly. Of course Apple has its own solution, the Airport Express Base Station, which effortlessly streams music from your iTunes library to to speakers or a stereo within range of the device. Logitech also has several solutions including the Squeezebox, the Squeezebox Duet, and the Squeezebox Boom. Olive has a well regarded high end solution that includes music servers and players for individual rooms.
Here are some screen grabs of the Sonos Controller in action:
TUAWSonos adds more firepower to iPhone app originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
New Intel Firmware for X25-M Significantly Boosts Performance
Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
Aperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available
Filed under: iLife, Software, Software Update
Yesterday Apple pushed out three updates via Software Update. According to Apple, iMovie 8.0.2 "...fixes an issue with projects having a size of 0 KB." That's a problem all right.Aperture 2.1.3 is also available now and "...addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including the display of thumbnails on import and image rotation."
Finally, Apple has also pushed out Server Admin Tools 10.5.6v1.1 which is required to administer Mac OS X Server version 10.5.6 from a remote Mac client. These updates weigh in at 24.1MB, 48.11MB and 92.7MB respectively. The interesting thing here is that Apple was actually a bit forthcoming with exactly what these updates address. Not totally, mind you, but better than the "bug fixes" we usually get.
TUAWAperture, iMovie, Server Admin Tools updates available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple to sell $899 20-inch aluminum iMac to schools
Apple this week quietly announced plans to begin selling an aluminum 20-inch iMac configuration to qualified educational institutions for just $899, effectively closing the book on the white 17-inch legacy model that had previously assumed a similar role.
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