While it's inevitable that Apple will at some point this year boost the capacity of its Time Capsule backup appliances, promotional images showing packing for a model with twice as much storage appear to be an oversight dating back to the release of dual-band models a month ago.
ShoveBox for Mac and iPhone
Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
ShoveBox's main advantage is its very simple interface. The little ShoveBox icon sits in your menubar waiting for you to drop something on it: URL, text, images, etc. Without any fuss the box opens and accepts your newest shove, ready to be accessed at some later time. My impression is that ShoveBox is best not so much for things you want to keep in the long run (though it will do that), but perhaps more as a scratchpad or an updated and more advanced URLwell.
The iPhone companion app does exactly what you'd expect, giving you access to your notes, etc. on the go. One particularly nifty function is a bookmarklet that allows you to import a website on both the desktop version (from Safari) or the iPhone version (from mobile Safari). So if you're reading something on the go, but want to make sure you save it for later as well, this looks like a great feature.
ShoveBox for Mac is $24.95 and a demo is available; the iPhone version is $3.99 from the iTunes App Store.
TUAWShoveBox for Mac and iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iTunes Updates to 8.1.1
Today, you’ll notice an update waiting for you on iTunes (8.1.1). There’s a couple of key improvements. First, is the overall improvement for downloading from iTunes Plus. The major addition is now iTunes will support HD movie rental.
Here are some of the other updates:
–Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
–Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ
–Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows
–Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs
–Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods
–Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus
–Includes many accessibility improvements
–Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls
iTunes 8.1.1 showing in Software Update
Filed under: iTS, iTunes, Software Update
Check the old Software Update, folks: there's a 68 MB iTunes 8.1.1 upgrade awaiting, or you can get it direct from Apple's site. The notes on the new version are as follows:iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.The recent influx of HD movies onto the iTunes store (full list of titles here) promised but did not deliver rentals for HD titles; this update should take care of that detail. Let us know your mileage if you update.
Thanks Bruce!
TUAWiTunes 8.1.1 showing in Software Update originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Image of 2 TB Time Capsule Box?
Apple retailer ClubMac's 500 GB Time Capsule page is currently displaying an image (shown above) of a 2 TB Time Capsule retail box in its "Product Detail" section. Apple's Time Capsule combination wireless router and network-attached storage...
Last protected music simply disappearing from iTunes?
While Apple's move to remove copy protection from iTunes songs has been welcomed, shoppers have found that some protected songs have been pulled outright with no immediate signs of iTunes Plus replacements.
Restrictions drove U2 to switch sides from Apple to RIM - report
Apple's penchant for keeping its partners out of the loop reportedly cost the company its relationship with alternative rock band U2, which recently drew sponsorship from rival smartphone market Research in Motion.
New Memory Interface for Handheld Devices
The JEDEC unveiled a new memory interface specifically designed for handheld devices (mobile phone, digital music player, etc.). Its code name LPDDR2:
- Low power consumption with a working voltage of 1.2V instead of 1.8V currently.
- Able to manage on the same interface and simultaneously flash and DDR2 type of memory.
- Energy saving advanced functions allowing to shut down unused chips.
- The working frequency of the DDR2 will vary from 100 to 533 MHz.
Overall, it should save 50% of the energy currently spent by the memory part of such handhelds will improving performance. As it is now a JEDEC standard, it should quickly be adopted by manufacturers and invade the future models of devices to be released in the second semester of the year. High-end products will most likely the first target of this new interface, as the saved energy might be recycled to boost other components.
Apple Updates iTunes to 8.1.1
Apple has released a new version update for iTunes today that brings the application up to version 8.1.1.
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver a...
Image hinting at 2TB Time Capsule likely an oversight
While it's inevitable that Apple will at some point this year boost the capacity of its Time Capsule backup appliances, promotional images showing packing for a model with twice as much storage appear to be an oversight dating back to the release of dual-band models a month ago.
ShoveBox for Mac and iPhone
Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
ShoveBox's main advantage is its very simple interface. The little ShoveBox icon sits in your menubar waiting for you to drop something on it: URL, text, images, etc. Without any fuss the box opens and accepts your newest shove, ready to be accessed at some later time. My impression is that ShoveBox is best not so much for things you want to keep in the long run (though it will do that), but perhaps more as a scratchpad or an updated and more advanced URLwell.
The iPhone companion app does exactly what you'd expect, giving you access to your notes, etc. on the go. One particularly nifty function is a bookmarklet that allows you to import a website on both the desktop version (from Safari) or the iPhone version (from mobile Safari). So if you're reading something on the go, but want to make sure you save it for later as well, this looks like a great feature.
ShoveBox for Mac is $24.95 and a demo is available; the iPhone version is $3.99 from the iTunes App Store.
TUAWShoveBox for Mac and iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iTunes Updates to 8.1.1
Today, you’ll notice an update waiting for you on iTunes (8.1.1). There’s a couple of key improvements. First, is the overall improvement for downloading from iTunes Plus. The major addition is now iTunes will support HD movie rental.
Here are some of the other updates:
–Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
–Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ
–Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows
–Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs
–Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods
–Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus
–Includes many accessibility improvements
–Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls
iTunes 8.1.1 showing in Software Update
Filed under: iTS, iTunes, Software Update
Check the old Software Update, folks: there's a 68 MB iTunes 8.1.1 upgrade awaiting, or you can get it direct from Apple's site. The notes on the new version are as follows:iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.The recent influx of HD movies onto the iTunes store (full list of titles here) promised but did not deliver rentals for HD titles; this update should take care of that detail. Let us know your mileage if you update.
Thanks Bruce!
TUAWiTunes 8.1.1 showing in Software Update originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Image of 2 TB Time Capsule Box?
Apple retailer ClubMac's 500 GB Time Capsule page is currently displaying an image (shown above) of a 2 TB Time Capsule retail box in its "Product Detail" section. Apple's Time Capsule combination wireless router and network-attached storage...
Last protected music simply disappearing from iTunes?
While Apple's move to remove copy protection from iTunes songs has been welcomed, shoppers have found that some protected songs have been pulled outright with no immediate signs of iTunes Plus replacements.
Restrictions drove U2 to switch sides from Apple to RIM - report
Apple's penchant for keeping its partners out of the loop reportedly cost the company its relationship with alternative rock band U2, which recently drew sponsorship from rival smartphone market Research in Motion.
New Memory Interface for Handheld Devices
The JEDEC unveiled a new memory interface specifically designed for handheld devices (mobile phone, digital music player, etc.). Its code name LPDDR2:
- Low power consumption with a working voltage of 1.2V instead of 1.8V currently.
- Able to manage on the same interface and simultaneously flash and DDR2 type of memory.
- Energy saving advanced functions allowing to shut down unused chips.
- The working frequency of the DDR2 will vary from 100 to 533 MHz.
Overall, it should save 50% of the energy currently spent by the memory part of such handhelds will improving performance. As it is now a JEDEC standard, it should quickly be adopted by manufacturers and invade the future models of devices to be released in the second semester of the year. High-end products will most likely the first target of this new interface, as the saved energy might be recycled to boost other components.
Apple Updates iTunes to 8.1.1
Apple has released a new version update for iTunes today that brings the application up to version 8.1.1.
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver a...
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