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  • Parallels Desktop 5 software arrives

    Parallels Desktop 5 software arrives

    Promises considerably faster graphics performance 4 November 2009 0:00 GMT

    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?

    VIDEO: What if the iPhone had Dashboard Widgets?

    Concept mocked up on video 30 October 2009 14:05 GMT

    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

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

    Apple users won't be left out in the cold forever 26 October 2009 15:00 GMT

    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 Snow Leopard on PCs

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

    Want a leopard in your PC? 23 October 2009 15:36 GMT

    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 says Windows 7 support by year end

    You will be able to "Dance with the devil in the pale moon light", just not today 23 October 2009 3:50 GMT

    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...

  • Lightroom 3 beta released

    Adobe Lightroom 3 beta released

    New features for new free software 22 October 2009 16:36 GMT

    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's been showing you the finger longer than you think

    Magic mouse is almost the last piece of the "touch" puzzle 20 October 2009 20:03 GMT

    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

    VIDEO: First Google Wave desktop client arrives

    Waveboard works on Macs, and will be arriving for iPhone soon 19 October 2009 16:30 GMT

    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"

    Chrome for Macs in a "couple of months"

    Safari-rival coming sooner than expected 9 October 2009 14:00 GMT

    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

    DoubleTwist builds OS X app for Amazon MP3

    iTunes alternative for non-iPhones 7 October 2009 12:59 GMT

    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

    BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac due 2 October

    Release for new syncing software finally confirmed 30 September 2009 13:05 GMT

    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

    Tweetie 2 announced as coming soon

    For iPhone and Mac 29 September 2009 9:26 GMT

    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 coming to the Mac

    2007's game of the year 28 September 2009 18:00 GMT

    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

    PHOTOS: Mac BlackBerry Desktop Software screenshots revealed

    Release is "just around the corner" 25 September 2009 10:49 GMT

    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

    Apple Mac OS x 10.6 sales beat previous OS releases

    Snow Leopard roars 18 September 2009 10:04 GMT

    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

    Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition announced

    Available now for £440 16 September 2009 17:40 GMT

    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. Software, Mac software, Apple, Snow Leopard, Operating Systems, Software updates 0

    Apple Snow Leopard 10.6.1 update issued

    Promises to fix bugs and improve stability 10 September 2009 22:10 GMT

    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

    Facebook offers notifications Mac app

    Gives access to news feed, wall posts and messages 10 September 2009 10:36 GMT

    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 Vado HD goes Mac-compatible

    Now works with Apple's OS 2 September 2009 15:27 GMT

    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

    The 10 hidden gems of Snow Leopard

    Tricks, tips and shortcuts that the adverts never told you about 1 September 2009 13:21 GMT

    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. Software, Mac software, Operating Systems, Apple, Snow Leopard 0

    Amazon discounts Snow Leopard in UK and US

    Online retailer undercuts maker 31 August 2009 12:44 GMT

    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. Software, Mac software, Operating Systems, Apple, Snow Leopard 0

    Service Battery: Snow Leopard encourages battery replacement

    Warnings added to power bar 30 August 2009 14:07 GMT

    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. Software, Mac software, Apple, Operating Systems, Snow Leopard 0

    Snow Leopard launch sees Apple Store queues

    Is there anything that Apple fans won't queue for? 28 August 2009 12:02 GMT

    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 Snow Leopard

    A quick guide to Apple Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6

    What, why, who, how explained 28 August 2009 9:13 GMT

    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?. Comment, Software, Mac software, Apple, Operating Systems, Snow Leopard 0

    Will the next Apple OSX be called Bobcat?

    COMMENT: As Apple releases Snow Leopard the next name needs to say small, agile, but strokable 27 August 2009 20:00 GMT

    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...

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