Mac software

Parallels Desktop 5 software arrives

Parallels has launched a new version of its operating system virtualization software. Parallels 5 allows you to run Windows, Linux, OS/2 Warp, or whatever other operating system takes your fancy from the comfort of your Mac desktop.

The company reckons that there...

VIDEO: What if the iPhone had Dashboard Widgets?

From the chaps that brought us the iPhone with Cover Flow multi-tasking, Apple's mobile gets Dashboard Widgets in this latest concept.

The clip from Ocean Observations shows one possible way the iPhone could offer Dashboard Widgets as seen in the Mac operating...

Amazon to offer Mac version of "Kindle for PC" software

While PC-owning book worms wait for Amazon's release of its new "Kindle for PC" software, it seems Mac users have not been forgotten, confirming to the Fast Company magazine's blog that it will be offering a similar software solution for Macs.

With the short...

Psystar offers $50 solution to run Mac OS X 10.6 on PCs

Having the pants sued off it by Apple has not stopped Psystar rolling out products that challenge the Mac maker's End User License Agreement

New to the market is Psystar's Rebel EFI software hack that allows certain Intel-powered PCs to run Snow Leopard, Apple's...

Apple says Windows 7 support by year end

Apple has said that it will offer Windows 7 support for users who want to dual install the new Microsoft operating system on a Mac by the end of the year.

"Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac...

Adobe Lightroom 3 beta released

Adobe has announced the availability of Photoshop Lightroom 3 as a free download for photographers to try. 

The new application, which allows photographers to catalogue their photo collections as well as perform basic editing processes to their pictures will add...

Apple's been showing you the finger longer than you think

Apple has placed the final piece of the "touch" puzzle today with the launch of a new mouse, called the Magic mouse, that has no buttons.

In a move that to many has gone unnoticed, Apple has over the last 6 years slowly been educating its faithful to embrace touch...

VIDEO: First Google Wave desktop client arrives

In our first-look review of Google Wave, we argued that - like Twitter - Wave needs applictions for it to be truly useful. The first of those desktop applications has arrived - albeit in a very limited state and only for Mac users.

Waveboard is currently in version...

Chrome for Macs in a "couple of months"

A version of Google's Chrome browser for Macs is due to arrive sooner than expected, the search giant's CEO has revealed at a New York press conference.

While Chrome for Macs was not due to be available for consumer consumption until the first half of 2010, it...

DoubleTwist builds OS X app for Amazon MP3

Following its teaser video the other day, DoubleTwist has announced a new version of its software for Mac that allows users to avoid iTunes and load up music, videos and other media onto their mobile phones. The update brings the addition of the Amazon MP3 store.

It's...

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac due 2 October

The date for the availability of the new, free software for Mac using BlackBerry owners has been confirmed as 2 October.

The free download claims to make it easy to sync data between Mac applications and BlackBerry smartphones.

The solution will...

Tweetie 2 announced as coming soon

Twitter client Tweetie 2 has been announced as coming soon - first for iPhone, then for Mac.

With an offline mode, the new iPhone version will get a drafts manager, Twitter contacts can be linked to contacts in the iPhone address book and it will offer threaded...

BioShock coming to the Mac

BioShock is getting a release on the Mac platform, just as PC owners are getting pumped for BioShock 2, and a full two years after the title was crowned "Game of the Year 2007".

Feral Interactive, which specialises in porting games over to OS X but has to wait...

PHOTOS: Mac BlackBerry Desktop Software screenshots revealed

RIM has previously confirmed that it will be launching a Mac version of its Desktop software later this year, but has now released screenshots of the application, claiming its release is "just around the corner".

Features will include the ability to sync to...

Apple Mac OS x 10.6 sales beat previous OS releases

Sales of Apple's latest operating system, "Snow Leopard", or Mac OS X 10.6, have beaten those of the company's last two OS releases in the first 2 weeks on the shelves.

The US figures, from the NPD Group from both online and retail shops, although not revealed...

Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition announced

Microsoft has announced the launch of “Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition” an updated offering in the Office 2008 for Mac product line.

As well as the Business Edition, the only other product in the simplified range is "Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student".

Apple Snow Leopard 10.6.1 update issued

Apple's recently launched Snow Leopard operating system has received its first software update on Thursday as Apple moves to fix a number of bugs experienced by those who opted to update from day one.

The new software update, version 10.6.1 weights in at just...

Facebook offers notifications Mac app

Good news if you're a Facebook-loving Mac owner. TechCrunch has discovered that the social networking site has a desktop notifications application for Apple's OS which lets you scroll through messages, notifications and wall posts without opening a browser.

It's...

Creative Vado HD goes Mac-compatible

Creative has announced that its Vado HD camcorders will henceforth work with Apple's OS X operating system. The company has built Vado Central for the platform, which has video transferring features and the ability to export footage straight to iMovie.

The application...

The 10 hidden gems of Snow Leopard

It's all very well reading the official line on the bumps and buffs of Apple OS X Snow Leopard but the company can't possibly tell us every little detail of what comes in the package. So, after a chance to play with it ourselves over the weekend a glean what else we can,...

Amazon discounts Snow Leopard in UK and US

Amazon is tempting those yet to grab a copy of Apple's new OS, Snow Leopard, with an 8% price reduction in the UK and 14% price reduction in the US.

In the UK, Amazon.co.uk is currently selling the new operating system £2 cheaper than Apple's own suggest price...

Service Battery: Snow Leopard encourages battery replacement

MacBook and MacBook Pro users upgrading to Snow Leopard are being encouraged to replace flagging batteries via a new feature in the new OS.

"Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard includes an improved Battery menu bar extra for portable Macs. The Battery menu bar extra...

Snow Leopard launch sees Apple Store queues

With the launch of Apple's latest operating system Snow Leopard, queues were forming in the street before the opening of the Regent Street store in London.

You'd hardly think that a £25 upgrade was worthy of the excitement, but with a long weekend to tinker...

A quick guide to Apple Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6

Apple's Snow Leopard has been stalking us from the drifts for well over a year now. Little was seen of it while it circled for the first 12 months - picking its path, taking its time - but ever since Phil Schiller proudly showed off his new pet at WWDC, we've been waiting...

Will the next Apple OSX be called Bobcat?

With the official launch of Apple's latest Operating System on Friday, Apple is no doubt working on the next version of the OS already.

Chances are they've probably started fulfilling a roadmap laid out by CEO Steve Jobs to make sure that they are ready to wow...