Now here’s something cool that would find a nice home in any OS fan boy’s collection — What you see above are real life calculator concepts that mimic the virtual ones found in both Mac OS X and Windows. The Mintpass designer has done a great job with these showing off their virtual counterparts in the bottom corners of the images.

Would these ever hit retail? Most likely not because if they did the manufacturers would be looking at a hefty lawsuit. But hell, I’d buy one.

via technabob

Tags: Accessories, Apple, calculator, concept, mac os x, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, OS X, windows

Back in July we told you that RIM was gearing up to launch a Mac OS X version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software at some point in the future and here we are still with no software.

Well, RIM has told us today that the Mac OS X BlackBerry Desktop Manager will in fact be made available this Friday, October 2nd. This will finally let Mac OS X users play nicely with their handsets, something the community has been asking for for way too long now.

via Press

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We’ve seen the operating system appear on Amazon.com and we’ve even seen it reportedly shipped with a Mac mini, but what we haven’t seem is an official Mac OS X Snow Leopard page on Apple’s website, until now, that is.

Apple has recently been kind enough to launch Snow Leopard’s official webpage showing off all of the features to be included with the update. Furthermore, Apple has put the operating system up for pre-order at $29.99 with a delivery date of August 28th.

While you might as well go ahead and pre-order the software if you already plan on buying it, I don’t see Apple running out of copies so there is really no rush.

Tags: Desktop PCs, Laptops, mac os x, Mobile News, Mobile Software, operating system, pre-order, Snow Leopard

If recent reports are to be believed we may be seeing Apple’s latest update for their Mac OS X operating system, Snow Leopard, hitting store shelves as early as August 28th.

News comes to us from Macenstein who have gotten their hands on support training documents for Snow Leopard which gives us a hint that the update will be dropping soon. In fact, their sources were quoted to have said that an August 28th launch seems “extremely likely”.

View a copy of the support training document after the break.

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Tags: Desktop PCs, Document, Laptops, leak, mac os x, release date, Snow Leopard, software, training

In case you though yesterday’s picture was the Apple tablet than we have to correct your thoughts. The tablet in the picture is in fact the real thing. That’s right, this is the Apple tablet at least until tomorrow when we’re going to see another leaked shot of it which will probably look very different from this one.

Either way Apple, we don’t really want to know more about your denied but soon-to-come tablet. We already know how a tablet looks like and we’ve already seen it in miniature. People call it the iPhone 3GS nowadays. And we already know it will sport some sort of tweaked, pimped out iPhone OS. That’s why we promise to act really surprised when Steve Jobs will unveil it later this fall.

Now let’s focus on this photoshopped image right here. The tablet seems to run Mac OS X in the background. So what happened to that iPhone OS tablet version? What do you think folks? Do we smell a rat?

Wonder what the tablet will look like early tomorrow morning…

via nowhereelse

Tags: Apple, iPhone OS, mac os x, MacBook, Mobile News, tablet

Despite rumors that Apple was gearing up to launch some sort of OS X running iTablet before year’s end, word comes to us from John Gruber and Jim Dalrymple who say the device will not hit store shelves until 2010.

Below is a quote from Dalrymple discussing the matter:

Very reliable sources familiar with the product have said speculation of the tablet being introduced during the September event are flat out wrong. The Apple tablet, they said, would not see the light of day until the first part of 2010.

The event in September will be focused on music, which means we could see new iPods and perhaps some updates to iTunes. The tablet computer will not even be mentioned as part of the event, my sources said.

So, even if we don’t see the device until 2010, that doesn’t mean there is absolutely no chance that we will hear about it next month at that rumored Apple event.

Read (Loopinsight)

Tags: Apple, Apple, Crazy Mobile, event, iTablet, mac os x, Mobile News, Mobile Software, rumor, tablet

Previously thought to be discontinued, the Dell Mini 9 has once again appeared on Dell’s website available now for order. Priced at $299, this netbook will feature Windows XP, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM an 8GB SSD, and a 8.9 inch LED display.

You may ask, what makes this netbook better than the rest, well how about the fact that it has been known to run Mac OS X incredibly well?

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Tags: Dell, Intel Atom, mac os x, Mini 9, Mobile News, netbooks, order

If you’re looking to secure your copy of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Amazon.com is now giving you that chance. The online retailer has recently updated their Snow Leopard listing making the operating system available for pre-order.

The listing includes the stand alone upgrade, a family pack, and Mac OS X Server edition priced at $29, $49 and $499, respectively.

Check it out, here.

Tags: amazon.com, Apple, Desktop PCs, mac os x, operating system, Snow Leopard

People who are looking for reliable and speedier reading USB flash drives are in for a treat as Oyen Digital formally released its 32GB Dash USB Flash drive series. These new portable flash drives boast of a new chipset which can provide an ultra-fast 32MB/sec read speed. It is measured at only 2.5-inches x .68-inches x .19-inches, making it one of the smallest flash drives ever to hit the market.

The flash drive is compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux OS and also include a handy ovaStor NovaBackup 10 (Windows) or Prosoft Data Backup 3 (Mac OS X).

The Oyen Digital 32GB Dash USB Flash Drive Series are now available for purchase at $59.99.

Details:

• Capacity: 32GB
• Dimensions: 2.5″ x 0.68″ x 0.19″
• Transfer Rate: Up to 32MB/sec read; up to 9MB/sec write
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista and higher. MAC OS 9.2 and higher, Linux v.2.6.x and higher
• Part Number: DASH-32-BK

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, flash drives, lifetime warranty, Linux, mac os 9, mac os x, operating systems, oyen, Portable Devices, usb flash drive

A few days ago we learned that GeoHot recently released an update for purplera1n, his iPhone jailbreaking solution, that would add both Windows 7 and 64-bit support. However, Mac OS X users were left in the dust with no alternative.

Luckily, GeoHot has again updated purplera1n this time adding that much sought after Mac OS X support.

Like always, if you plan on jailbreaking your iPhone using any method we describe on MobileWhack, do so with caution and at your own risk.

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Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, geohot, iPhone, jailbreak, mac os x, Mobile News, Mobile Software, purplera1n, software

Audio quality for some iPhone and iPod Touch users may be something that needs addressing but you can now look forward to better audio quality thanks to the launch of a new set of audio enhancement tools released by Izotope Inc. Aimed at providing third party software applications, people can now experience improved sound for their handheld devices through extensive licenses made available by Izotope.

“We already rely on iZotope’s expertise and audio DSP for our Mac OS X line of products, so it was natural for us to work with iZotope to bring high quality audio processing to the iPhone,” explains Matthew Foust, Co-founder of Audiofile Engineering. Audiofile Engineering is actively developing new iPhone applications as well as providing development services to produce third party iPhone applications.

Hence, expect an improved and better audio quality feedback from apps coming out in the market today thanks to these new solutions from Izotope Inc. The new iZotope Mobile Audio software development library is based on award-winning and innovative audio DSP code base derived from iZotope’s best in class professional and consumer product lines.

(Source) Press

Tags: audio dsp, audio enhancement, audio quality, audio software development, Cell Phones, dsp code, enhancement tools, handheld devices, iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch, izotope, mac os x, Mobile News, Mobile Software, new solutions, software applications, software development library, third party software

Back in February, Windows 7 was rumored to be hitting retail sometime in September. Well, Microsoft has just release official word that the OS’ final version will in fact be available to the public on October 22nd.

So, come October 22nd, we will finally get the chance to see if Microsoft will be able to break free of its tarnished reputation due to early versions of Windows Vista.

In reality I think it will go something like this: Windows enthusiasts will love it, Mac enthusiasts will hate it and Linux enthusiasts will laugh at both of them.

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Tags: Business, Desktop PCs, Linux, mac os x, microsoft, release date, software, Windows 7, windows vista

A while ago we heard a rumor saying that the iPhone and an Apple tablet were going to be unveiled at the WWDC 2009. Then we heard how it could be possible for the iPhone to be unveiled at a much later date, at a special event dedicated to it. Now we hear that the first Apple tablet could hit the streets sometime in the first half of 2010.

Gene Munster, an analyst familiar with Apple and its products, is the one that said Apple is launching a 7- to 10-inch touchscreen tablet in the first half of next year. After taking into consideration component contacts from Asia and previous discussions about the matter he concluded that the tablet can’t possibly be launched this year. When it does come out in 2010, the device will come with an OS version similar to the current Mac OS X. That much we already suspected. Well then, we’ll be waiting for 2010 then.

via Businessinsider

Tags: Apple, iPhone, iPod Touch, mac os x, Mobile News, Portable Devices, tablet, wwdc

We all know that there are various ways to access PCs and for people who hold talks and presentations, the need for flexible interface is a need. Guess what? With an iPhone, you can control your PC from a distance with Air Mouse Pro!

The top half of the Air Mouse Pro Screen features a two-button trackpad, while the bottom half gives you a keyboard, along with controls for browsing the Web and playing movies and music. Using the accelerometer and touchscreen of either an iPhone or iPod touch, Air Mouse works over a local Wi-Fi network to control your computer’s mouse and keyboard.

Before using the app, you do need to install a small application on your computer-there’s a version for both Mac OS X and Windows users-which manages the connection and controls many of the mouse and keyboard settings.

Price: $6.00

(Source) PC World

Tags: accelerometer, Apple, Cell Phones, flexible interface, iPhone, iPhone, keyboard settings, mac os x, Mobile Software, mouse pro, mouse works, music, pc world, touchscreen, trackpad, Wi-Fi, windows users

If you haven’t noticed, the new iPod shuffle today may have come with a VoiceOver Kit. Apparently, Apple has released an updated edition of that software though minimal information has been revealed regarding it.

But Apple has made it clear that the necessary revisions have been done, including the corrected pronunciations for several artist names.It features some other bug fixes. The new iPod Shuffle uses this technology to speak back the names of the artists along with playlists and songs.

It is currently available through the Mac OS X software update utility.

(Source) TechWhack

Tags: Apple, apple releases, bug fixes, mac os x, mac os x software, Mobile Software, new ipod shuffle, playlists, pronunciations, software update

Well, well, it looks like Apple is striking back. The Mac OS update will disable the Pwnage Tool which will make it impossible for you to jailbreak the iPhone or iPod touch.

Mac OS X 10.5.6 was just releases and one of its functions, no matter if it’s intentional or not is to stop your Mac from recognizing the device in DFU (device firmware update) mode. What you can do is copy some of the 10.5.5 framework files over the new ones or wait for the iPhone Dev Team to find another way around it. You can always jailbreak your phone on a PC.

via informationweek

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We knew this was going to happen but we simply didn’t know when! Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.6 today and everyone running a Mac OS should go for the update. 10.5.6 is said to improve stability, compatibility and of course, security. Apple also released Mac OS X 10.5.6 Server and there are security updates available for Mac OS X 10.4.11 whether client or server.

The Mac OS X 10.5.6 client is just 373MB big and it’s available for download. That’s of course if you’re upgrading for 10.5.5. If you happen to upgrade from an earlier version then you have to download a larger file, the 668MB one.

Mac OS X 10.5.6 server comes as a 469MB file for Macs with 10.5.5 Server installed and as a 883MB file for Macs running on earlier Server versions.

If Tiger is your favorite kitty then go ahead and download Mac OS X 10.4.11 client and server security updates which Apple also launched. The client patch is 71.6MB for PowerPC Macs or 163.2MB for Intel Macs. The server patch is just 133MB for PowerPC Macs and Intel Macs running 10.4.11 Server.

via AppleInsider

Tags: Apple, download, mac os x, software, Update

While we’re waiting for Apple’s trial against Psystar to come to an end, we found another company ready to follow Psystar’s lead. OpeniMac is the new Mac Clone and it’s coming from Argentina.

An OpeniMac costs $990 and it will bring you a 2.53GHz processor, 3MB of shared L2 cache, 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 320GB SATA HDD, an 8X SuperDrive, an ATI Radeon HD Pro with 256MB GDDR3. The 19-inch optional LCD display costs $340 and you will have all that’s needed to make your station work.

The OpeniMac Pro is also available. It costs almost double, at $1,710 and it comes with a 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 6MB of shared L2 cache, 4GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 500 SATA HDD, an 8X SuperDrive and a NVIDIA GeForce GS with 1GB of GDDR3 memory. An LG 20 inch LCD is also included in this offer.

Should you get and OpeniMac with that Mac OS X on board? I wouldn’t, not at least until I’ve seen what Apple and Psystar are doing with their predicament.

Tags: Apple, Desktop PCs, imac, Mac clone, mac os x

To all Apple OS X Leopard lovers out there, I’m sure this will make you feel really happy! It seems that, as far as rumors go, that the latest version of OS X, 10.6, the Snow Leopard will be out on the market beginning with the Q1 of 2009. Isn’t that good news?

The chart you see above is a slide from the slideshow presentation at LISA ‘08, in which Hubbard presented it, including the probable release date.

I can hardly wait to see all the new and upgraded features in the new Leopard! We already know about the 64-bit, multi-core support, Open Compute Language and we’re ready for so much more. Stay posted for more details in the future.

Tags: Apple, Leopard, mac os x, Mobile News, software

I guess Psystar fans should definitely see this. While the people who installed a running copy of Mac OS X aren’t trying to sell the tuned Dell Inspiron Mini 9 to anyone, this goes to prove that Appe’s OS could run on PC’s too. Imagine what would happen if Psystar wins it’s trial with Apple! Imagine how Microsoft will go all berserk if a judge will tell manufacturers that selling PC with Mac OS X will be ok! (more…)

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