iPhone got an undocumented video boost with 1.1.1
iPhoneCode has posted a list of some of the undocumented features brought to the iPhone with the 1.1.1 Firmware update. There are a bunch of goodies in the report, some more useful than others. But one thing I found interesting is their claim that: “The iPhone can now playback H.264 video at throughput rates up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline... Read More
1Password is free, today only!
Agile Web Solutions is giving away copies of its acclaimed password managing software today only. Why would they do that? Well, apparently a new version of 1Password will be released in a few weeks, and Agile’s hope is you’ll enjoy using the current version so much that you’ll be tripping over yourself trying to purchase the upgrade when it comes out. Interesting... Read More
Leopard: Still no FTP support? WTF?!
The early reviews of Mac OS X Leopard are coming in from those lucky enough to have been shipped a review copy, had their pre-order shipped early, or stolen downloaded a copy through the Torrents. And while these reports are all well and good, what matters most to us is what the faithful Macenstein readers have to say. One such faithful reader (and early Leopard adopter) The Hendry,... Read More
No Time Machine for AEBS disks?
Apple’s new list of the 300 + new features in Leopard is indeed causing us to look at 10.5 as a more important update than we initially thought. However, it seems that while many new features have been added, one may have been taken away. Faithful Macenstein reader (and disappointed AirPort Extreme Base Station user) Deej writes: “I was looking in the AirPort Discussion... Read More
Just 10 days ’till Leopard “Ultimate” Edition
Fans of translucent menu bars everywhere rejoice! Apple has finally let the cat, er, Leopard, out of the bag, (no one’s ever used that joke, right?) and announced an official launch date of October 26th for their new OS. “Leopard, the sixth major release of Mac OS X, is the best upgrade we’ve ever released,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “And... Read More
iLife updates hint at new product offering?
Apple today released a slew of incremental updates for their iLife ’08 products. Aside from the usual bug fixes, we couldn’t help but notice the tantalizingly-named iLife Support. Is this the first hint that Apple Inc., recently freed from the bounds of its “Computer” nomenclature, is taking a step in the direction of continuing and end-of-life care?... Read More
EyeTV 2.5 kicks ass – Now let’s give it a pair of steel-toed boots
This Monday Elgato released their EyeTV 2.5 update, and I must say it has changed the way I watch TV. Well, not so much the way I do, but where I do. The main feature of the update was the seemingly gimmicky ability to stream recorded shows wirelessly to your iPhone/iPod touch from your EyeTV computer. I wasn’t all that sure how useful this feature would be (and quite frankly,... Read More
Apple says don’t be surprised if the next iPhone update bricks your hacked iPhone
Apple today issued its official stance on iPhone unlocking, and all indications are that if you were one of the few who unlocked your iPhone, either to use it with another carrier, or just for the sheer geeky thrill of it, you may soon have a $599 (minus rebate) or $399 brick on your hands. CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple has discovered that many... Read More
Apple fixes iPod touch screen issue – you may now resume spending
According to users on the MacRumors forums, the “negative” screen issue that plagued early models of Apple’s new iPod touch seems to have been fixed, starting with “Week 38” models. To tell if your iPod touch is one of the good ones, simply check the serial number on the back. If yours contains “9C738”, you’re golden. A “36”... Read More
“Video out” coming to iPhone!
We’re not sure why no one is making a bigger deal about this, but it appears that one of the major omissions from Apple’s iPhone may be getting rectified in an upcoming firmware release – namely, video out! While browsing Engadget’s O2 event gallery, faithful Macenstein reader Wemberly noticed that the UK iPhone’s “iPod” settings list... Read More
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