MacNotables &#187; iPhone

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Ted Landau on Twitter
Apple’s Lingering iPhone 4 Problem on Ted Landau’s Slanted Viewpoint blog

iPhone 4 case roundup: Part one by David Chartier on Macworld

iPhone 4 Bumper Bumps USB-Dock Cables on Ted Landau’s Slanted Viewpoint blog

Bugs & Fixes: Apple TV troubleshooting tool needs improvement by Ted Landau on Macworld

Full Circle: The Return of the Mainframe? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Ten Things to Know About the iPhone 4 Camera by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1025: Bob LeVitus on iOS 4, Incredible iPad and iPhone Apps and More

Chuck — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has been holed up in his office authoring not one but two new books. Bob first discusses the upcoming, iPhone for Dummies, 4th edition, which covers the iPhone and iOS 4. Bob talks about what the book will offer both new and veteran iPhone users, and highlights two of his favorite features: fast user switching and folders. The second book will be Incredible iPad Apps for Dummies, a follow up to his very successful Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies. Bob celebrates by sharing some of his current iPad and iPhone app favorites, comments on Apple’s iAds, developer support and more.

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Links

Pandora Radio

iStat

Bob’s Home Screen

IMDb for iPhone

iMDb for iPad

USA Today for iPad

Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies

RedLaser

iTeleport for iPad

iTeleport: Jaadu VNC for iPhone / iPad

Pocket Legends – iPhone

Pocket Legends – iPad

Angry Birds

Angry Birds HD

Friendsheep HD: The Insanely Popular Party Game

Friendsheep: The Insanely Popular Party Game

Air Video – Watch your videos anywhere!

Air Video Free – Watch your videos anywhere!

MacNotables #1024: Dan Frakes on Apple’s iDevice Software Updates, iPhone 4, Microsoft’s Execution of Kin, Kindle Price Drops and More

Chuck — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Dan Frakes of Macworld makes his return to MacNotables to talk about a wide variety of topics. Dan discusses the speed of Apple’s updating of their own software and apps for the iDevices, brings us up to date with some balanced perspective on the iPhone 4 reception issues and offers some work-arounds while Apple addresses the issue. Dan also comments on the death of the Microsoft Kin after only six weeks, the Amazon Kindle price drop and the effect on the ebook market, and why the iPad as a “tweener” device is a good thing. Some hot iPad and iPhone app picks wrap up the show.

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Links:

The Real Story on iPhone 4’s Antenna on AnandTech

iPhone 4 Bumpers

Jawbone Icon Bluetooth Earpiece

Kindle Wireless Reading Device

Reeder for iPad

NetNewsWire by NewsGator

Instapaper for iPhone/iPod touch

Instapaper for iPad

MacVoices #1070: Developer Marco Arment Discusses The Instapaper Family of Solutions for Mac, iPhone and iPad

MacNotables #1023: Living the iPhone 4 Life with Ted Landau

Chuck — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:15:00 +0000

Like more than 1.7 million people, Ted Landau got an iPhone 4 last week. Unlike the rest of us, however, Ted has been busy testing, evaluating and digging through the new phone as well as iOS 4. Ted addresses the three problems that have been making the news, why none of them should affect your buying decision, and what some of the solutions are or will be. Ted also talks about the feature set of iOS 4, including the different aspects and adequacy of multitasking. Ted also looks ahead to what he thinks will be Apple’s next product update, and discusses the future of the iPod.

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Links:

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: iOS 4: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth? on The Mac Observer

News: Apple Releases iOS 4 for iPhone, iPod touch by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1022: Ted Landau Reviews the Frantic Pace of Apple, Getting an iPhone 4, What the Mac mini Means, and More

Chuck — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Ted Landau is getting an iPhone 4.0, and talks about why the decision was easy for him, his acquisition strategy, and the implications of the online pre-order meltdown. That’s just the beginning. Ted addresses the rapid-fire rate of Apple product and update announcements, the “Mac is dead” discussions and why they are wrong, and why the iPad will replace some, but not all currently Mac-oriented tasks. The new Mac mini, the future of Apple TV, and whether it might include an Apple TV (you know, the kind with a screen), and Steve Jobs’ performance at D8 are all included in the discussion.

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Links:

TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder

Subscribe to MacNotables in iTunes Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: The Mac Lives! by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: Get DiskAid 4 for iOS File Sharing by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive

The Mac mini

Steve Jobs at D8: The Full, Uncut Interview

MacNotables #1021: Adam and Tonya Engst Explain eBook Formats, Outline Safari 5 Features and Ask For Help with a Family Dispute

Chuck — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Adam and Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books are the perfect couple to help make sense of the pros and cons of the various ebook formats. The Mac Power Couple first give us an update on their Take Control books, how they are available, the best way to read them, and what some of the plans are for the future. The differences between PDF and ePub formats for ebooks are subtle, but both distinct and important; Adam and Tonya explain those differences, and which is best for what type of books. Adam delivers a summary of the new features of Safari 5 along with his thoughts on each, and then we ask MacNotables listeners to help settle an Engst family dispute over new hardware. Be sure to listen and vote your conscience.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

GoodReader Lite for iPhone in the iTunes Store

Take Control books

Take Control of iPad Basics by Tonya Engst

Take Control of Media on Your iPad by Jeff Carlson

Take Control of Working with Your iPad by Joe Kissell

Take Control of iPad Networking & Security by Glenn Fleishman

Reading Take Control Ebooks on an iPad (or iPhone or iPod touch) by Tonya Engst

Take Control of Mail on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch by Joe Kissell

GoodReader for iPhone in the iTunes Store

GoodReader for iPad in the iTunes Store

MacVoices #1078: Yuri Selukof of Good.iWare Outlines The Long List of The Capabilities of GoodReader for iPhone and iPad

Air Sharing HD app

Apple Extends Safari 5 with Reader, HTML5, Performance by Adam Engst on TidBITS

Readability

Readable

1Password by Agile Web Solutions

Fluid

Prism

MacNotables #1020: Dennis Sellers on the Intersection of a Post-PC World and Apple’s WWDC Announcements

Chuck — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Dennis Sellers provides his thoughts on the announcements at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), with an eye toward what a post-PC world might look like. Dennis and host Chuck Joiner hit the high points of Steve Jobs’ keynote, including the new iPhone design, the clear shots at Google, and how the biggest surprise announcement was software-based. The iPhone 4 and the newly renamed iOS 4.0 addressed many of the criticisms that have been leveled at the iPhone in recent months; Dennis and Chuck look at those, and more.

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Links:

Steve Jobs at D8: The Full, Uncut Interview

Macsimum News

MacNews

Notes from Steve Jobs’ WWDC keynote (updated every few seconds) by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

Say hi to the iPhone 4 by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

Steve Jobs’ WWDC Keynote (video)

iPhone 4 Video

FaceTime Video

MacNotables #1019: Ted Landau on the Stability of the Mac OS, WWDC Predictions, New Security Concerns, and Gaming on the iPad

Chuck — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Ted Landau looks forward to Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with an evaluation of the very stable state of the Macintosh operating system, and why it is so hard to envision what enhancements may come our way in the future. What can we expect to see next week? Ted offers some thoughts in light of the delinquency and sometimes outright lack of announcements about WWDC. Ted also discusses two new security concerns you should be aware of, including the new possibility of “tabnapping” in your favorite browser, and his latest adventures in the world of iPad gaming.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacVoices #1074: Niclas Bahn of Gravity Applications Discusses Getting Organized with Tags

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: The Stable State of Mac OS X by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Path Finder by Cocoatech

ScreenCastsOnline SCO0250 – Mac Montage 15 – includes demo of TotalFinder

Total Finder by BinaryAge

Intego Reports Spyware Found in Some Free Mac Apps by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

Protect your browser from “tabnabbing” by TJ Luoma on The Unofficial Apple Web Log

1Password by Agile Web Solutions

Peggle in the iTunes App Store

Angry Birds in the iTunes Store

Labyrinth Deluxe in the iTunes Store

Prince of Persia Retro for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Real Racking HD in the iTunes Store

Fieldrunners in the iTunes Store

Doodle Jump in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #1018: Jason Snell on Google TV vs. Apple TV, Why TV is Difficult, The iPad as TV, The Flash Debate and More

Chuck — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jason Snell, the Editorial Director of Macworld, comments on the current state of TV, including why it is such a mess, what the newly announced Google TV means for consumers in general and Apple TV in particular, and where the iPad fits in. Jason also weighs in on the Apple-Adobe-Flash saga, defending his position that Flash is less relevant than it was when the iPhone first came out, and explains his surprise that we’re still talking about it. The conversation wraps up with Jason talking about the how the iPad fits into his life (so far), what apps he uses, and how it is affecting what he and his team do at Macworld.

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Links:

Apple TV with 160GB Hard Drive

Jason Snell on Twitter

Google TV

Ihnatko: Get ready for second-wave iPad apps by Andy Ihnatko on Macworld

Zinio Magazine Newsstand App

MacNotables #1017: Ted Landau on Stolen iPhones, Late Night Email Exchanges and an Open Letter to Steve Jobs

Chuck — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:50:06 +0000

Ted Landau may or may not consider himself a journalist, but he has some strong opinions on the lost/stolen iPhone prototype debacle. Ted and host Chuck Joiner put a bottom line on the matter from both a legal and common-sense perspective, covering what was and wasn’t a crime, and the harm that Apple did or didn’t suffer. The emailing habits of Steve Jobs have been in the news recently; Ted talks about what it says about those who share the emails, Steve himself, and how it all affects the public’s perception of Apple. Finally, Ted thinks hard drive utilities may be going away, and shares his ideas on what you might want to consider as an alternative.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Judge Unseals Gizmodo iPhone Warrant: Device Found & Sold, Apple Talks to Police, More by Bryan Chaffin on The Mac Observer

Steve Jobs Offers World ‘Freedom From Porn’ by Ryan Tate on Valleywag

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: An Open Letter to Steve Jobs on the Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: Disk Utilities Fade Away on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1013: Jim Dalrymple on the iPad as a Musician’s Tool, The Wall Street Journal Pricing Model, the Microsoft Kin and More

Chuck — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop is back to update us on the status of his album project before discuss a wide variety of Mac news stories. Jim provides his thoughts on Avid’s discontinuance of the Digidesign brand, the iPad as a musician’s device, and Apple’s requirement of native coding for the iPad. Jim also talks about one of the worst iPad apps, along with some of his favorites, the Wall Street Journal iPad app pricing model, Apple’s iPad feature set choices, the Microsoft Kin, and what appears the be the end of Palm.

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Links:

Dalrymple’s Beard on Twitter

MacVoicesTV #906: Macworld Expo: Adam Engst and Jim Dalrymple Unleash on Keynote Announcements in the PodLoft

Gruber on why Apple changed the iPhone Developer Program License Agreement by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Ultimate in the iTunes Store

Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Real Racing for iPad in the iTunes Store

Pages for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Keynote for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Numbers for the iPad in the iTunes Store

WSJ – Wall Street Journal for the iPad in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #1012: Ted Landau Discusses His iPad Experiences (So Far)

Chuck — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Mac and iPhone expert Ted Landau is well on his way to becoming an iPad expert, delivering a series of articles on his blog on The Mac Observer. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ted discusses why Apple will release iPhone 4.0 so soon after the iPad launch, his thoughts on pre-iPad-launch curmudgeonliness, the iPad “want vs. need” scenario, the iPad vs. netbook debate, iPad app prices, jailbreaking the iPad, and more. Ted also names some favorite iPad apps (of course) and wraps up by helping the hold-outs decide whether they should buy an iPad.

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Links:

The Deep Pinball on the iTunes Store

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: Which Keyboard for the iPad? on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: File Sharing with an iPad: Ugh! on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: The Present and Future of the iPad on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: How to Know If You Should Buy an iPad on The Mac Observer

Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store

ABC Player in the iTunes Store

Scrabble for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Magic Piano for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Fieldrunners for the iPad in the iTunes Store

WeatherBug Elite for iPad in the iTunes Store

NetFlix for iPad in the iTunes Store

New York Times Editors Choice for the iPad in the iTunes Store

USA Today for iPad in the iTunes Store

Pages for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Keynote for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Numbers for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Reuters News Pro for the iPad in the iTunes Store

Pandora Radio for iPad on the iTunes Store

Clear Cal for iPad from RadTech

MacNotables #1010: Ted Landau on Apple Device Tethering, Google Voice vs. Visual Voicemail, and Augmented Reality Apps

Chuck — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Like most of us, Mac expert Ted Landau is looking forward to ordering an iPad, but in the meantime, has been looking at the questions of what configuration to order, especially when it comes to connectivity. Ted discusses the issues surrounding tethering of your Apple devices (and AT&T data plans), why the options are what they are, and what may make sense for you. Ted also discusses his experiences in comparing Google Voice with the iPhone’s Visual Voicemail, and why the latter works better for him, the uses, now and in the future of augmented reality apps, and some of the effects of a maturing iPhone platform.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

Daemon by Daniel Suarez

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: iPhone Internet Tethering and the iPad by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1009: Ted Landau Wraps Up Macworld 2010 and Discusses Sex and the App Store

Chuck — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Mac expert Ted Landau has recovered from Macworld 2010, and discusses the many ways the show was a success. Whether you were attending for business, social or educational reasons, Ted provides his thoughts on how it all came together, and offers some suggestions for next year. Then, Ted turns his attention to Apple’s purging of over 5,000 apps with alleged sexual content from the iTunes App Store and the impact it could have on the iPhone and iPad platforms. Along the way, Ted earns another expert designation…or not.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

Having Fun at Macworld Expo by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Is This Any Way to Run an App Store? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1008: Ted Landau’s Evaluation of The iPad

Chuck — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Mac expert Ted Landau has been sorting through all the information on the iPad launch, and evaluates what he’s learned. Ted discusses the very smart things Apple included in the feature and software set, examines what wasn’t included and some things we can expect to see in the near future. The iPad is not a tablet Mac; Ted discusses why this is a good thing, why you really don’t want videoconferencing on an iPad, even if you think you do, and examines the ebook aspects of the device. Which iPad to buy? Find out what he recommends (it may surprise you) and why, if it will replace or supplement your current Apple devices, and learn how you might be able to (eventually) own a Ted Landau-autographed iPad. Ted also reveals why he’s looking forward to next week’s Macworld 2010.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

MacNotables #1006: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Review the Amazon/Macmillan Skirmish and Discuss the iPad (Part 1)

The iPad’s Brave New World by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

iPad Asks: Can I Squeeze In Here? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

The iPad: An Inside-the-Park Home Run by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #1007: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Examine the iPad In Depth (Part 2)

MacNotables #1007: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Examine the iPad In Depth

Chuck — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:29:41 +0000

In the second of a two-part discussion with Adam Engst, Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko, the panel cover how the Kindle has helped the publishing industry, and why the iPad may represent an opportunity to fix the mistakes of the past. The compelling price points of the iPad, to 3G or not to 3G, how the AT&T connectivity plan stacks up against the MiFi, and who the iPad is appropriate for are all put under the microscope. The panel also discusses their Macworld 2010 sessions and activities. Find out who will be wearing the purple sneakers in San Francisco.

Adam
Engst

Tonya
Engst

Andy
Ihnatko

Chuck
Joiner

MacNotables #1006: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Review the Amazon/Macmillan Skirmish and Discuss the iPad (Part 1)

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Links:

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter

Andy Ihnatko’s column at The Chicago Sun-Times

Take Control books

DropBox

He Wants To Kill Your Newspaper: An Interview With Webcomics Magnate Scott Kurtz – Andy Ihnatko’s session at Macworld 2010

The Year with No Media – Andy Ihnatko’s session at Macworld 2010

Email Client Showdown – Adam Engst’s session at Macworld 2010

Photo Tour of Apple’s iPad Introduction by Jeff Carlson and Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS

Netter’s Dinner at Macworld 2010

MacNotables #1006: Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Review the Amazon/Macmillan Skirmish and Discuss the iPad

Chuck — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

In the first of a two-part conversation with Adam Engst, Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko, the panel examines the short-lived battle between Macmillan Publishing and Amazon. Who won, who lost and the obvious, “what were they thinking???” are all discussed. Find out why the battle was fought and what it may mean for the future of the ebook market. The panel then turns their attention to Apple’s impending iPad and how it figures into the ebook market, what it is likely to do right, and some of the questions that still remain.

Adam
Engst

Tonya
Engst

Andy
Ihnatko

Chuck
Joiner

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Links:

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter

Andy Ihnatko’s column at The Chicago Sun-Times

Take Control books

Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone

Amazon and Macmillan fence over e-book pricing by Dan Moren on Macworld

News: Macmillan Pushes Amazon into Higher Ebook Prices by Jeff Gamet on Macworld

MacNotables #1005: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus on Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies, Kindle Apps and What Makes Macworld Cool

Chuck — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus emerges from his secret authoring lair to talk about his new book, Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies. Even though naming aiming the best iPhone apps is is a moving target project, Bob points out that a cool app is always cool, regardless of the competition, and names some of his favorites. Bob also talks about the possibility of apps on a Kindle, how in-app purchasing on the iPhone has opened up content distribution in a new way, and then discusses what makes Macworld 2010 special and why it is in a class by itself.

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Links:

Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies

Google Mobile in the iTunes App Store

Reqall in the iTunes App Store

Instapaper Free on the iTunes App Store

Instapaper Pro on the iTunes App Store

Jay Leno: The Self-Styled Forrest Gump of Late Night? by Andy Ihnatko on The Celestial Waste of Bandwidth

comiXology on the iTunes App Store

Emoticons in the iTunes App Store

Red Laser in the iTunes App Store

Jaadu VNC in the iTunes App Store

MacVoices #1006: The Road to Macworld – Peter Cohen Profiles The iPhone App Business Development and Marketing Symposium

MacNotables #1004: Ted Landau Wraps Up CES, Talks 3D TV, and Protecting Your Hearing on a Plane

Chuck — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Ted Landau is back from the Consumer Electronics Show and gives us his take on the (lack of) Mac presence and whether he will go back next year. Ted contrasts CES with the upcoming Macworld 2010, talks about some of the more interesting products, and names the two products he found most worth following up on. He also stepped foot into the companion Adult Entertainment Expo, purely for journalistic reasons, to interview one of the geekier stars and preview an upcoming iPhone app. Unfortunately, Ted came back from the trip wounded. He talks about what happened and provides some advice on how you can avoid the same problem, especially if you like to listen to the airline-provided entertainment while flying.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

CES Highlights: From iLounge Pavilion to 3D Televisions by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

TedMac – Ted Landau’s blog

The One Where I Interview a Porn Star by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Leaving Las Vegas: Reflections on CES…and Apple by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

My Adventures in Las Vegas: CES and Beyond by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacVoices #906: Macworld Expo – Etymotic’s Mead Killion Discusses Earphone Performance

MacVoices #830: MacVoices at Expo – Mead Killian of Etymotic Discusses Their Many Earphone Options

MacVoicesTV #1002: Jeff Gamet On His Trip to CES, Steve Balmer’s Keynote and Products That Aren’t

MacNotables #1003: Tonya Engst on the State of Ebook Publishing and What It Needs to Evolve

Chuck — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books spends a lot of time in the world of ebooks, and has some fascinating insights on the most recent developments in the most rapidly-changing part of the publishing industry. Tonya covers the recent flood of ebook readers and the inelegant approach manufactures are taking, the blurring lines between web content, publications and ebooks, and what is needed to produce next-generation ebooks. She has some surprising thoughts on what is needed in ebook standards and why tomorrow’s ebook won’t look like today’s. Tonya also discuses the “silliness” of CES, and suggests an unusual possibility for Apple’s new device: cloth!

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacJury #921: The MacJury Deliberates on The State of eBooks and eBook Readers

Take Control books

Ford Sync

tiwi

MacNotables #954: Ted Landau Talks about Plane WiFi, TiVo Control from the iPhone, and the Big Picture on Connectivity and Media

Chuck — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Mac expert Ted Landau has been doing some holiday traveling, and shares his experiences with WiFi on a plane and what you need to do to take full advantage and programming his TiVo from his iPhone so his wife didn’t miss Oprah’s holiday special (or so he says). Then, taking in the bigger picture, Ted discusses his belief that we are in a transition period for widely available, affordable internet access, the trends, options and opportunities swirling around television content and how it can be obtained, and more.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

EyeTV iPhone app in the iTunes Store

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: End of the Year Blog Bits: Wi-Fi on a Plane to TV on an iPhone by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Virgin Mobile offers Mobile Broadband for Mac users by Peter Cohen on The Loop

A not-so-brief chat with Randall Stephenson of AT&T on the Fake Steve Jobs blog

i.TV in the iTunes Store

TiVo Web App

News: CBS, Disney Consider Apple-based Internet TV Subscriptions by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #953: Jim Dalrymple on iPhone App Approval, Apple’s LaLa Purchase and the Importance of the iPod touch

Chuck — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop discusses the firestorm he started on Twitter by agreeing with Apple’s Phil Schiller on the iPhone App Store approval. Acknowledging that the process is far from perfect, Jim makes the case from Apple’s side by using easily understandable comparisons. Apple is purchasing the cloud music service, LaLa, and Jim comments on why it happened, Apple’s balance of acquisition vs. internal development, and speculates on some of the possibilities it brings to the table. We also talk to Jim about why the iPod touch may insure Apple’s smart phone dominance in the future, and get the latest updates on his music project.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Dalrymple’s Beard on Twitter

Schiller’s App Store approvals comparison to retail store makes sense by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Study: Apple’s secret weapon is iPod touch by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Report: Apple in talks to buy Lala streaming music service by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Angry Mac Bastards

MacNotables #952: Adam Engst and Andy Ihnatko Discuss iPhone GPS Apps, the CrunchPad and Twitter vs. Facebook

Chuck — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner start with a discussion on the changes on Twitter and the evils of Facebook, then turn to the death of the CrunchPad. What would it have brought to the world of tablet computing? Was it a good idea, or just a crazy one? The panel contemplates the possibilities and more, including the future of open source hardware, then debate their experiences with iPhone GPS apps. What’s the best option out there? Which should you avoid? We answer both questions, and tell you why.

Adam Engst	Andy Ihnatko	Chuck Joiner

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Links:

Andy Ihnatko’s column at The Chicago Sun-Times

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter

Andy Ihnatko’s Celestial Waste of Bandwidth
iPhone Fully Loaded (Iphone Fully Loaded: If You’ve Got It, You Can Iphone It) by Andy Ihnatko

Twitter Stops Asking What You’re Doing by Adam Engst on TidBITS

TweetDeck

The End Of The CrunchPad by Michael Arrington on TechCrunch

8 Innovative Dual-Display Devices by Adam Engst on TidBITS

Not all iPhone turn-by-turn navigation apps are created equal by Andy Ihnatko on The Chicago Sun-Times

AT&T Navigator in the iTunes App Store

Navigon MobileNavigator by Navigon AG in the iTunes Store

MotionX GS Drive in the iTunes Store

CoPilot Live North America by ALK Technologies, Ltd. in the iTunes Store

CoPilot Live UK & Ireland by SLK Technologies, Ltd. in the iTunes Store

CoPilot Live Europe

Ndrive United States of America by NDrive Navication Systems S.A in the iTunes Store

NDrive Mexico by NDrive Navication Systems S.A in the iTunes Store

Ndrive Germany + Austria by NDrive Navication Systems S.A in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #951: Ted Landau on the Future of the Mac Pro, Holiday Product Picks and More

Chuck — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:03 +0000

A recent article by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer lit a fire of discussion on Twitter and elsewhere about the future of the Mac Pro…and whether it has a future. Ted discusses the article, his reasoning, and why some of the reader responses caused him to re-consider his position. Equally important is the issue of how the reaction was communicated, both in the TMO forums as well as on Twitter, how the denizens of each conduct themselves, and why Twitter isn’t well suited to debate such things with a 140-character limit. Ted also discusses the latest iPhone worm and why you don’t have to worry, the Target Display Mode in the latest iMac that would have kept him from buying a Mac Pro,and also offers some of the products he would be looking at as you venture out (or in) on the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

Apple iMac/A 27-Inch Desktop

Mac Pro: R.I.P. by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Mac Pro: R.I.P.?: Readers Respond by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #950: Dan Frakes On Getting The Most Out of the Mac mini, and Why Apple Is Sometimes Right

MacVoices #9118: Paul Kafasis Talks About Why Rogue Amoeba Is Discontinuing Their iPhone App Development

Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Simultaneous Dual-Band)

Apple Magic Mouse

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Breville The Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven with Element IQ

MacJury #917: The MacJury Deliberates Holiday Gift Picks (Session 1)

MacJury #918: The MacJury Deliberates Holiday Gift Picks (Session 2)

The Deal Brothers

dealmac

MacNotables #949: Ted Landau Once Again Takes Control of the iPhone

Chuck — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

The wait is over. iPhone expert Ted Landau has finished revising his Take Control of iPhone OS 3, and talks about why the new title reflects both a narrowing and a broadening of his take on the iPhone, and why he isn’t always in favor of book title changes. Ted’s book is designed for the “one step beyond the basic user,” but will also benefit the new iPhone owner as well. Coming from Ted, you would expect troubleshooting information, and you would be right. Ted delivers some advice for new iPhone owners on syncing, networking and MobileMe that will benefit even third-generation iPhone owners. Why you might not want to use automatic sync, common issues that crop up and what to do with them, why the iPhone’s lack of Flash support doesn’t matter, and more are all part of the discussion.

Links:

MacLevelTen, The Mac Media Group

Take Control of iPhone OS 3

Take Control of Your iPhone Apps by Jeff Carlson

MacVoices #9117: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your iPhone Apps

MacNotables #947: Ted Landau Delivers More on iPhone Jailbreaking and Apple Hardware for the Holidays

Chuck — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 +0000

iPhone expert Ted Landau tackles, yet again, the subject of jailbreaking your iPhone. Why again? Because the situation keeps changing. Ted explains why you may or may not be able to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS, especially if you just bought it, two apps that Ted especially likes that require jailbreaking, and just how much risk is involved in the process…at the moment. Ted talks about Apple’s holiday line-up of hardware, iMac screen sizes, and why he still wants a mini-tower.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen , The Mac Media Group

Jailbreaking iPhones: Going, Going, Gone? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – iPhone Jailbreaking: The Landscape Shifts Again by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View – An iPhone Killer App May Be Left to Die by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

ScreenSplitr

DemoGod

Cydia

MacNotables #944: Jim Dalrymple on Apple’s Financial Results, New iMacs, New mini, New MacBook and More

Chuck — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Apple made big news this week, first with a record-setting quarterly result, and then with the release of new Mac hardware. Jim Dalrymple helps us make sense of it all, starting with the best Mac sales quarter ever, and how that reflects on the strategies Apple has been pursuing. Jim names his favorite new product out of the mix (not what you might think), reviews the changes to the iMac, Mac mini and MacBook, and discusses his recent conversation with Apple’s Phil Schiller about Apple’s product philosophy. Jim also talks about the rapid development of his web site, The Loop, including some of his new team members and how current technology is making it possible.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacVoices #703 – The Road to Macworld: Jay Menna Discusses macminicolo.net’s Unique Approach to Web Hosting

Apple posts $1.67 billion fourth quarter profit by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Apple earnings conference call — live update by Peter Cohen on The Loop

Apple’s new “Magic Mouse” features multi-touch technology by Peter Cohen on The Loop

Schiller: Apple designs Macs for the future by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

New iMacs sport 21.5, 27-inch displays, quad-core option by Peter Cohen on The Loop

Snow Leopard Server-equipped Mac mini debuts by Peter Cohen on The Loop

New MacBook features LED display, 7-hour battery by Peter Cohen on The Loop

macminicolo

MacNotables #943: Ted Landau on The Dangers of the Guest Account Bug, The Return of Typestyler, and iPhone Jailbreaking

Chuck — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Mac expert Ted Landau has been watching the Guest Account Bug situation with great interest, and shares his insight into what’s going on and how you can keep from being bitten. Ted also discusses the return of TypeStyler, the venerable Mac graphics program that has been out of action for years, and the challenges it faces in today’s software market. Also known as the MacNotables resident iPhone expert, Ted provides us with an update on the jailbreaking community and why it just may not matter any more.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View: The Return of TypeStyler by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacFixIt

Snow Leopard Guest Account Wiping Some Home Directories by Bryan Chaffin on The Mac Observer

Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Fail Loses Sidekick Data by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

Jailbreaking iPhones: Going, Going, Gone? by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

blackra1n Jailbreaks 3.1.2 Upgraded iPhone, iPod touch by Jeff Gamet on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #942: Dennis Sellers Reviews SuperSync and Explains Why You’re Not As Connected As You Think

Chuck — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:37 +0000

Dennis Sellers recently posted a message on Macsimum News asking for readers help in finding a missing staffer. Dennis updates us on some of the challenges that have been going on behind the scenes at Macsimum News, what he’s learned from the experience, and some things you should be aware of as you live your digital life. Think you’re fully connected? Dennis discusses why that may not be the case. Then, Dennis talks about how to go beyond iTunes 9’s new Home Sharing capabilities with SuperSync. Streaming is fine, but Dennis explains why there are times it makes sense to move media files from one device to another and why SuperSync is a top choice to accomplish the task.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

MacLevelTen

I need your help in locating Dave Merten by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

The Video Sandbox podcast in The iTunes Store

Macsimum review: SuperSync a great tool for managing iTunes libraries by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

MacNotables #941: Ted Landau on iPod nano Video, Ringtones, the iPhone Closed Platform and More

Chuck — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:31:57 +0000

Ted Landau and host Chuck Joiner start out by debating the burning question, “Is a video camera a compelling addition to the iPod nano,” covering uses both serious and frivilous. Then the new ringtone options take center stage for a discussion of the inconsistencies and challenges over the way this all works in iTunes 9. If you’re a ringtone fan, you need to hear about Ted’s adventures with what works and what doesn’t. Ted tells a story about “old” iPod options, covers the video camera you already have (but might not think about), compares the iPhone vs. the Mac as open platforms, and clarifies that his last column at MacFixIt was not his obituary.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Take Control of Your iPhone

MacLevelTen

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: Apple Adds Confusion to Ringtone Purchases by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

mac.column.ted: The Demise of Troubleshooters? by Ted Landau on MacFixIt (Ted’s last column for MacFixIt)

MacNotables #936: Ted Landau on GPS Hardware vs. iPhone Maps, An Open iPhone and Snow Leopard’s Arrival

Chuck — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Ted Landau is back to talk about his ongoing research into stand-alone GPS hardware vs. Maps on the iPhone, the repercussions of the rejection (or was it?) of the Google Voice app by the iTunes Store, and whether the iPhone should be opened up as a platform. Ted also discusses the impending arrival of Snow Leopard, and updates us on the upcoming version of Take Control of Your iPhone.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Garmin’s nüvi vs. iPhone’s Maps: The Ultimate Showdown by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MobileNavigator North America by Navigon AG in the iTunes Store

When it comes to Apple and the FCC, the status quo is king by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Bikinis and the App Store Approval Process by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #935: Bob LeVitus’s New iPhone Gaming Picks, A Source for Inexpensive iPhone Accessories and More

Chuck — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

In Part 2 of our most recent conversation with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus , we get Bob’s take on some inexpensive iPhone accessories and the balance of quality, price and service that has to be considered when making these purchases. Bob’s also been spending some time gaming on the iPhone, and delivers his current crop of picks for killing time in the grocery line, as well as revealing what game he’s really looking forward to on September 9.

Links:

BudgetGadgets.com

ARC iPhone case from RadTech

ClearCal from RadTech

OmniCleanz by RadTech

BM5OFF8 – 5% discount code for BudgetGadgets.com

Flood-It! by LabPixies in the iTunes Store

Star Defense by ngmoco, Inc. in the iTunes Store

MEVO & The Grooveriders by Red Rocket Games, Inc. in the iTunes Store

Real Racing by Firemint in the iTunes Store

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR by EA Sports in the iTunes Store

In-Depth Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour by Bob LeVitus on The iPod Observer

The Deep Pinball by OOO Gameprom on the iTunes Store

Crystal Quest by Hands-On Mobile in the iTunes Store

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition by LucasArts in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #934: Bob LeVitus on Overzealous Tech Enthusiasts, Mac Consultants and Cool Stuff You Already Have

Chuck — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

In the first of a two-part interview, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus updates us on why he hasn’t been tweeting and provides some author perspective on tech authoring and why books don’t go out of date as fast as you might think. Tech enthusiasts are…um…enthusiastic, and Mac enthusiasts more than others. Bob discusses why sometimes they get a little overzealous, why it can be hard to find a good Mac consultant, and how many Mac users are missing out on cool stuff they already have on their Mac.

Links:

Jim Dalrymple’s Beard on Twitter

MacNotables #932: Jim Dalrymple and His Beard on Logic 9, Apple’s Board, Google, a Mac App Store and More

Chuck — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple of The Loop and his alter ego, The Beard, light up MacNotables with a first look at Apple’s Logic 9, commentary on Eric Schmidt’s departure from Apple’s Board, Google Voice app rejections and the implications for the iTunes Store and an FCC investigation, thoughts on a new Mac (no, not iPhone, Mac) app store and his heartfelt feelings on Microsoft’s most recent announcements.

Links:

Logic Express 9

Beta Monkey Music

Eleven by digidesign

Drumagog by WaveMachineLabs

NetNewsWire by NewsGator

Native Instruments

Universal Audio

Google Voice

Google’s Eric Schmidt quits Apple’s Board by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Skype for iPhone on the iTunes App Store

App Store comes to the Mac by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Bodega

VoiceCentral iPhone developer frustrated with Apple by Jim Dalrymple on CNET

Apple wins case against consumers claiming iPhone TV ads were misleading by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

13 alternatives to a Microsoft Guru by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Microsoft retail: Like putting a junkyard next to a Mercedes dealer by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

NewsFire

Microsoft’s MacBU to hold special press conference next week by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

MacNotables #931: Ted Landau on Palm Pre-Breaking, iPhone Jailbreaking, Calendar Syncing and iPhone Backups

Chuck — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:15:00 +0000

iPhone expert (yes, that’s a new title) Ted Landau talks about the two sides of Apple’s Pre-breaking version of iTunes, discusses whether iTunes and the iPod constitute an Apple monopoly, and helps make sense of the iPhone/iPod/iCal calendar syncing. Then, Ted goes geek and dives into iPhone backup composition and why you may want to know about it.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Apple To Palm: It’s On. The Pre Is Locked Out Of iTunes on BusinessWeek (via Daring Fireball)

Apple’s iPhone and iPod Monopolies Must Go by David Coursey on PC World

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: Untangle Calendar Syncing on Your iPhone on The Mac Observer

Take Control of Your iPhone by Ted Landau

MacNotables #930: Jim Dalrymple on One Year of iPhone Apps, an iPhone App Business and Hot iPhones

Chuck — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:20:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple talks about how far the iPhone App Store has come, and how far they have to go, on its first birthday. Apple has done lots of things right, but has also backed itself into a corner on app approval. Jim explains how it happened and the questions that need to be answered for the future. An iPhone app that is the basis for a brick-and-mortar business, the reporting on overheating (or not) iPhones, and a Bento success story, and the rapid evolution of his web site are also part of a feisty conversation with the creator of The Loop.

Links:

Apple celebrates App Store’s first birthday by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

MacNotables #627: Jim Dalrymple: Rock and Roll Guitar God? (Jim discusses his Blackberry preferences at the time)

Developer turns iPhone app into a brick and mortar business by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Apple’s heat warning, not really a warning by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

FileMaker: Bento Template Exchange takes off by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

MacNotables #928: Ted Landau Talks iPhone Not Deleted Mail and Spotlight, AT&T’s Policies, Tethering and More

Chuck — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:15:00 +0000

iPhone enthusiast Ted Landau has been busy evaluating the new iPhone 3GS as part of updating his book, Take Control of Your iPhone, and shares some thoughts on Voice Control and what has to happen before it will work with your Bluetooth headset, what he wants for his Home screen, and his experiences with the new camera and video functions. Ted also reveals why your Mail messages may not have been deleted even if you think they were, and how to find out using Spotlight, and won’t let AT&T off the hook on tethering function and costs, text message costs and data transfer options.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Public Radio Tuner – NEW! by Public Radio Exchange in the iTunes Store

Take Control of Your iPhone by Ted Landau

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: iPhone OS 3.0 and 3GS: So Close…Now Even Closer on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog: iPhone OS 3.0: Spotlight, Voice Memos, Notes on The Mac Observer

Bugs & Fixes: iPhone 3GS signal strength oddities by Ted Landau on Macworld

Bugs & Fixes: iPhones that are too hot to handle by Ted Landau on Macworld

MacNotables #927: Tonya Engst On Online Resources During A Medical Emergency, Computer Literacy Issues and More

Chuck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Tonya Engst of TidBITS and Take Control Books gets serious when talking about some of the challenges she recently faced when helping out a friend who suffered a stroke. Tonya’s experiences have changed her view on the iPhone, enhanced her opinion of Google Docs, and demonstrated why having a blog is a good thing. Issues of identity, privacy and password security all factor into an important discussion about issues we will all face at some point. Tonya also reveals a new computer literacy concern, the surprising cause and the opportunities it presents.

Links:

“What is a Browser” on YouTube

Take Control books

Caring Bridge

MacNotables #926: Bob LeVitus Delivers A-List Opinions on the iPhone 3GS

Chuck — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:15:47 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus talks about how his adventures with the new iPhone 3GS required some expedited work on his iPhone For Dummies book. In a broad-ranging look at the new device, Bob comments on the camera and video capabilities, what is good and what is missing in Voice Control, and reveals how you can have more than 180 apps on your iPhone. Bob also discusses Apple’s hesitancy to include features that aren’t up to their standards, delivers some bluetooth headphone recommendations, and discusses the brilliance of the $99 iPhone.

Links:

MacVoices #981: Andrew Stone of Stone Design on The Power of Twittelator Pro and More

iPhone For Dummies by Bob LeVitus

Bob’s video tweet

Twittelator Pro

Flip UltraHD Camcorder

Funny Money

ReQall on the iTunes Store

Jott by Jott Networks on the iTunes Store

Chickenfoot

Fastball

Cardo S-2 Bluetooth Stereo MP3 Headphones S2 Mobile Cell Phone Headset

iSkin Cerulean F1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

MacNotables #925: Jim Dalrymple On His New Web Site, iPhone 3.0, AT&T’s Reversal On iPhone Pricing and the Palm Pre’s iTunes Challenges

Chuck — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Jim Dalrymple is back in action with a new web site, The Loop, and contributing to CNET. Jim discusses his objectives for the new site, how he plans to achieve them, and some of the challenges he is dealing with. Jim also provides his take on the AT&T’s change of position on iPhone 3G S pricing, covers the iPhone 3.0 software and how it delivers amazing value even for first generation iPhones, and wraps up with some thoughts on the shot across the Palm Pre’s bow that Apple delivered regarding iTunes syncing.

Links:

Jim Dalrymple Fans on FaceBook
(you must be logged in to visit the page)

Apple coverage on CNET

Apple begins sending iPhone 3G S rebate emails by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Apple note warns Pre, RIM customers about iTunes sync by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

iPhone OS 3.0: An update I’d pay to have by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

Is AT&T afraid of iPhone users, MMS and tethering? by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop

MacNotables #924: Ted Landau Goes Off-Road on WWDC, iPhone 3.0, Lost iPhones, an Apple Cable and the End of an Era

Chuck — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Mac troubleshooting guru Ted Landau attended Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference came away with plenty of information and stories. Ted talks about how many vendors view the social aspects of WWDC as an important take-away, the parties that no one seems to hear much about, and why he decided to attend, even though he’s not a developer. Ted also talks about his enthusiasm for the iPhone 3.0 software, a dilemma that the new “Find my iPhone” feature introduces, a Cinema Display cable problem and solution, and what marks, for Ted, the end of an era.

Links:

Apple LED Cinema Display 24-Inch

Take Control of Your iPhone, Second Edition by Ted Landau

Apple – New features make MobileMe the ultimate iPhone accessory (including information on Find My iPhone)

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Off-Road WWDC: Day One (updated)

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Off-Road WWDC: Day Two on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Off-Road WWDC: Day Three (Updated) on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Off-Road WWDC: Day Four on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Off-Road WWDC: Day Five on The Mac Observer

Find Out About “Find My iPhone” by Ted Landau on The iPod Observer

MacFixIt

MacNotables #923: A Macworld MacNotables Panel Discuss Apple, AT&T, iPhone App Approval and More

Chuck — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:15:00 +0000

An all-Macworld panel of Christopher Breen, Dan Frakes and Jason Snell examine the Apple/AT&T relationship, and its potential impact on the iPhone as a platform. From tethering to subsidized iPhone 3G S’s to lack of MMS support, AT&T is playing with a huge part of their volume. The team discusses the implications of the game before revealing their WWDC surprises, covering developer reaction to the App Store approval process and providing a balanced perspective on just how well Apple really does in that area.

Christopher
Breen

Dan
Frakes

Jason
Snell

Chuck
Joiner

Links:

Christopher Breen on Twitter

Dan Frakes on Twitter

Jason Snell on Twitter

AT&T’s many missed iPhone opportunities by Jason Snell on Macworld

Manic Depression Blues (featuring an 80’s version of Chris Breen)

Twitterific in the iTunes Store

Twitterific Premium in the iTunes Store

Twitter ‘twitpocalypse’ affects Mac, iPhone apps by Jason Snell on Macworld

MacNotables #922: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 3)

Chuck — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +0000

In a video chat with the Cowtown Mac User Group at their June meeting, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner examine the announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The discussion concludes with a WWDC keynote Keynote question, Apple’s advertising campaigns, Take Control books, Mac User Groups and a showing of Mac rarities from Adam’s desk.

Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 1)

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 2)

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 3)

Links:

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 1)

Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac by Joe Kissell

Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac by Joe Kissell

Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal by Joe Kissell

MacNotables #921: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 2)

Chuck — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0000

In a video chat with the Cowtown Mac User Group at their June meeting, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner examine the announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In Part 2, the conversation continues with a discussion of Snow Leopard’s pricing and refinements, iPhone 3.0 and iPhone 3G S capabilities, Safari 4 and more.

Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 2)

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 3)

Links:

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 1)

Apple Previews Snow Leopard for September Release on TidBITS

New iPhone 3GS Boosts Power, Performance, and More on TidBITS

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 1)

Chuck — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

In a video chat with the Cowtown Mac User Group at their June meeting, Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner examine the announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In Part 1, the conversation starts with the new MacBook Pro line, the addition of an SD card slot and loss of the Express Card, then turns to AT&T’s lack of understanding on how to do business like Apple, the iPhone subsidy (or lack thereof) and more.

Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 2)

MacNotables #920: Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner Discuss WWDC Announcements with the Cowtown Mac User Group (Part 3)

Links:

MacNotables #919: Dennis Sellers Wraps Up the WWDC Announcements

Chuck — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:44 +0000

Dennis Sellers takes a few minutes off from updating Macsimum News with WWDC information to discuss the the announcements of the new iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3.0 software, Mac OS X 10. Snow Leopard, a newly revamped MacBook Pro line and more. The discussion includes a review of why AT&T may have been the bad guy in the announcements and why Steve Jobs’ absence may have been a good thing.

Links:

Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter

WWDC: Apple announces the iPhone 3G S—and a $99 iPhone by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

‘MacTech’ launches ‘Shame on You, AT&T’ poll by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

WWDC: Apple introduces Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

WWDC: Apple uncages Snow Leopard, which is due in September by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

WWDC: Apple overhauls laptop line-up, introduces 13-inch MacBook Pro by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

MacNotables #918: Dennis Sellers on WWDC Predictions and No Steve Jobs, Apple TV’s Future and Pruning Your Apps

Chuck — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:20:00 +0000

Dennis Sellers discusses his predictions for WWDC, the state of the Apple TV and whether there are games in its future, and whether Apple’s plate is too full. Dennis reviews the pricing of iTunes music and apps and the effect on buying patterns, the possibility of scaling apps for the iPhone, and pruning the apps you no longer use. The perception of WWDC without Steve Jobs, Apple patents and more wrap up the discussion.

Links:

The Next Big Thing: an Apple TV for gaming? by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

MaxMenus by Proteron

Macsimum Poll: should Apple slice prices on the Mac line? (Poll results on Steve Jobs and WWDC question) on Macsimum News

MacNotables #917: Tonya Engst Discusses the Kindle DX, the iPhone and the Changing Landscape of eBooks

Chuck — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000

As the head honcho at Take Control books, Tonya Engst is closely watcing the changes in the eBook market, and delivers her take on how it has developed and exploded. Tonya comments on the Kindle and Kindle DX, their effect on textbook and newspaper publishing, and more. She also covers why users love the iPhone as an ebook reader, explains some challenges to ebook publishing you haven’t thought about, and how they affect you, and why size may trump function in selecting your ebook reader.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Free Kindle content from Cook’s Illustrated

Take Control books

Amazon Kindle

Kindle DX

Links for Kindle reading:
TidBITS on the Kindle

Bruce Tognazinni on the iPhone vs. the Kindle as an ebook reader

Briefcase Lite (recommended app for transferring/reading PDFs on a
Kindle)

Project Gutenberg

Apps to check out if you want to explore ebook reading on the iPhone:

Eucalyptus (nice attention to visual details, accesses titles in the Project Gutenberg library)

Kindle app (iTunes Store link)

Bookworm

Stanza

Summary of eBook formats

MacNotables #916: Ted Landau on the Stealth MacBook Upgrade, WWDC Predictions, Genius Bar Visits and the Java Exploit

Chuck — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Mac tech guru Ted Landau covers plenty of ground by giving us the lowdown on the very quiet upgrade to Apple’s white MacBook and why it is even still in the product matrix, commenting on Apple’s product upgrade cycles, and delivering his World Wide Developer’s Conference predictions. But that’s just the start. Ted’s also talks about hew new articles preparing you for your next Genius Bar visit, and helping protect you from the new Java exploit.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – Solving the White MacBook Upgrade Mystery on The Mac Observer

Beyond the Genius Bar by Ted Landau on Macworld

Five helpful troubleshooting tools you already have by Ted Landau on Macworld

Bugs & Fixes: Solving a mysterious plug-in crash by Ted Landau on Macworld

When quick troubleshooting fixes fail by Ted Landau on Macworld

Ted Landau’s User Friendly Blog – The Java Exploit: How Dangerous Is It? on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #915: From His Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour, Bob LeVitus Discusses “The State of the iPhone”

Chuck — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:14:42 +0000

We catch up with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus in the middle of his annual Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour to talk in person about what he’s showing off this year, how Apple has managed the development of the iPhone market and more. Bob comments on the app approval process, the need for guidelines for developers, and what constitutes “appropriate” pricing for iPhone apps.

Links:

Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf

iPhone For Dummies by Bob LeVitus

Bob LeVitus Kicks Off Mid-Atlantic MUG Tour This Week on The MUG Center

Pull My Finger in the iTunes Store

Nine Inch Nails Access in the iTunes Store

OmniFocus from The Omni Group in the iTunes Store

SlingPlayer Mobile in the iTunes Store

Watchmen: Justice is Coming in the iTUnes Store

Watchmen: Justice is Coming review by Bob LeVitus on The iPod Observer

Links from Bob’s “State of the iPhone” presentation

The Mac Observer Apple Death Knell Counter

Macintosh: The Power to Crush The Other Kids (video)

Griffin SmartTalk Headphone Adapter with Control and Mic for iPhone

Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic

invisibleSHIELD for the Apple iPhone 3G

Zag Z.buds

V-Moda Vibe Duo Earbuds / Headset (iPhone Compatible)

Matias MiniRizer

SendStation Dock Extender

Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speake

Scosche Showtime A/V Cable

Tekkeon myPower for iPhone

Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G

RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone – External battery pack + power adapter
Mophie Juice Pack

Mophie Juice Pack – Case and Rechargeable Battery for iPhone

Incase Power Slider for iPhone

FastMaciV external battery

iPhone 3.0 Preview

9 Toolbox

Mac Geek Gab

Instapaper (free version)

Pandora Radio

Pandora

Wolfgang’s Concert Vault on iPhone

Wolfgang’s Vault

Shazam

midomi ultra

Simplify Music (original)

Simplify Music 2

iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers

Comic Touch

OldBooth

Bob’s review of OldBooth on The iPod Observer

Bento for the iPhone

Bento 2 for the Mac

Bob’s review of Bento 2 for the iPhone on The iPod Observer

reQall web site

Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard on The Onion

Apple Commercials

MacNotables #914: Christopher Breen on the Mac mini as Media Center, Mozy Online Backup and Stupid Forum Posters

Chuck — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen discusses his adventures with the online backup service Mozy, an unanticipated benefit of using the password manager, 1Passworld and dealing with difficult people in the Macworld forums. Chris’ latest big project is building a home media center around a Mac mini, and he reviews the results, concluding that while everything is getting geekier as we go along, online content deliver has made the effort involved more worthwhile.

Links:

Christopher Breen on Twitter

Common cures for a slowzy Mozy by Christopher Breen on Macworld’s Mac911 blog

MacVoices #970: Matthew Dornquast On How CrashPlan Backs Up Data Remotely…For Free

BackJack

1Password by Agile Web Solutions

SuperDuper by Shirt Pocket Software

ProSoft Data Rescue II

Apple Mac mini

My multimedia Mac mini by Christopher Breen on Macworld (2006 article)

Revisiting the Mac mini media center by Christopher Breen on Macworld

Mac mini media center: Configuring Front Row by Christopher Breen on Macworld

Mac mini media center: Get content by Christopher Breen on Macworld

Mac mini media center: Control everything remotely by Christopher Breen on Macworld

Mac mini media center: Is it worth it? by Christopher Breen on Macworld

Setting up a Mac mini media center – Macworld video by Christopher Breen

Using Netflix Watch Instantly to feed your Mac media center by Jason Snell on Macworld

XBMC Media Center

Plex Media Center

boxee media center

Hulu Apple Remote for iPhone

Rowmote: Remote Control for Mac and AppleTV

AppleTV with 40GB Hard Drive

MacNotables #913: Dennis Sellers On Broken-Handed Computing, A Different Take on Apple Market, Share 1 Billion Downloads and More

Chuck — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:15:00 +0000

After yet another sports-related injury, Dennis Sellers celebrates his birthday by talking about how he was forced to rely on MacSpeech Dictate to keep Macsimum News up and running, and how it worked out for him. Dennis and Chuck also discuss Dennis’ new way to look at Apple market share, the implications of 1 billion app downloads and how the iTunes Store has evolved as a software distribution platform, the Apple quarterly results, and more.

Links:

Blue Microphones Snowflake USB Microphone

MacSpeech Dictate

MacNotables #819: Adam Engst on 18 Years of TidBITS, Apple’s Quarterly Results and the Blue Snowflake Microphone

The Irony of Failure: Apple, Microsoft … and Google? by Rob Enderle

Apple has changed the world—at least from a technology standpoint by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

Photogene photo editing software featured in the Apple TV commercial

Dual Level by Geometry in the iTunes Store

Tweetie by atebits in the iTunes Store

By my new way of calculating it, Apple is the number one computer vendor in the US by Dennis Sellers on Macsimum News

MacVoices #965: Paul Kafasis Introduces Rogue Amoeba’s Airfoil Speakers Touch

Macs do well in latest ‘Consumer Reports’ survey by Dennis Sellers on MacsimumNews

MacNotables #910: Adam Engst Discusses Apple’s Quarterly Earnings, Netbooks and Why Apple’s Products Are A “Necessity”

Chuck — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Adam Engst discusses Apple’s once-again favorable quarterly results, how they happened, and how Carl Sagan figures in the conversation. (Hint: “billions and billions”) Along the way, Adam and Chuck discuss the relevance of netbooks, the Apple Stores, and how Apple products just may have moved from being a luxury to a necessity.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac.

Links:

Apple Posts $1.21 Billion Profit for Q2-09 by Jeff Carlson on TidBITS

Why Snow Leopard Should Be (Almost) Free by Adam Engst on TidBITS

MacNotables #909: Ted Landau’s Not-So-Secret Gaming Life, Apple Coverage and the iPhone As Mac or Smartphone

Chuck — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:30:03 +0000

Known for being the MacNotables’ resident troubleshooting expert, Ted Landau also has some serious game cred. Ted talks about his world-class standing in a classic board game, and what he took away from spending the day at the iGames Summit. Games are an important part of the Apple landscape, and Ted provides insight into that world from his vantage point. Apple media coverage and how snarkiness may be added value, more on the iPhone 3.0 software announcements, whether the iPhone is more Mac or more smartphone, and Ted’s favorite 3.0 feature are all part of the conversation.

Links:

Attending The iGames Summit by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Fieldrunners in the iTunes Store

MacJury #903: Evidence is Heard and Judgement is Passed on the iPhone 3.0 Announcements (including Ted Landau)

So Close and Yet… by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #908: Adam Engst on How iPhone 3.0 Advances the Platform, His New Production Enhancements

Chuck — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:00:56 +0000

Adam Engst is back after some time off for repairs and upgrades, and fills in the blanks on his personal productivity setup, including two monitor placement, his pointer choice (it isn’t a mouse) and why Apple’s new thin keyboard doesn’t fit. Then, hitting stride, Adam discusses the new iPhone 3.0 software announcements and how they further the iPhone-as-platform position, the integration of third-party hardware with the iPhone, and how the iTunes Store and its selection of apps is the most important factor for the longevity of iPhone loyalty.

Links:

RollerMouse Pro by Contour Design

USB Overdrive

24-inch Widescreen Black Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Apple Mac Pro

MacJury #903: Evidence is Heard and Judgement is Passed on the iPhone 3.0 Announcements

High App Spending Points to iPhone Lock-in by Adam Engst on TidBITS

Weatherbug on the iTunes Store

Google Mobile App in the iTunes Store

Evernote

Evernote app in the iTunes Store

MacNotables #907: Tonya Engst Talks Group Calendaring and the Kindle eBook Experience

Chuck — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +0000

In the second of a two-part conversation, Tonya Engst of Take Control Books and TidBITS discusses her adventures with group calendaring and how she has settled (for now) on Google Calendar as the best way to manage a host of participants and deadlines. Tonya talks about the flexibility of Google Calendar, how it integrates with web sites, iCal and the iPhone, and why that is important for users of all descriptions. With the release of the new Kindle 2 and the Kindle for iPhone app, Tonya shares her perspective on the changing landscape of eBook publishing and use, and why it isn’t as simple as you might think.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Enjoy a 20% discount on their products by using the special MacNotables/MacVoices Listener discount link through March 31, 2009.

Links:

Stanza on the iTunes Store

Kindle 2: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device
Kindle for iPhone in the iTunes Store

Take Control books

MacNotables #905: Ted Landau on Apple’s New Airport, Reading eBooks and Downgrading Your iPhone

Chuck — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:46 +0000

Ted Landau has been spending plenty of time with his iPhone, making it do things Apple would prefer he didn’t, reading eBooks and more. Ted talks about the new Amazon Kindle app for the iPhone and why the experience has been surprisingly positive and why you might want or need to downgrade your iPhone apps. Ted also gives us a first look at the latest iteration of Apple’s Airport Extreme, the ease of set-up and some of the issues that you may run into when trying to access some of its new features.

UPDATE: This message thread on Apple’s site addresses the WDS issue Ted discussed.

MacNotables is sponsored by SmileOnMyMac. Enjoy a 20% discount on their products by using the special MacNotables/MacVoices Listener discount link through March 31, 2009.

Links:

Spell Number in the iTunes Store

Emoji and Downgrading iPhone Apps by Ted Landau on The iPod Observer

“Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions” (Dan Ariely)

AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule: Like Two Base Stations in One by Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS

Hands on with a Dual Network AirPort Extreme Base Station by Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS

AirPort Utility 5.4.1 Update May Be Problematic by Joe Kissell on TidBITS

Answers to Questions about Updated Apple Base Stations by Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS

UPDATE: This message thread on Apple’s site addresses the WDS option

MacNotables #904: Ted Landau Takes on Twitter and the Future of Newspapers

Chuck — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:16:06 +0000

If you haven’t joined Twitter yet, then you need to hear what prompted Ted Landau to get involved. Ted and Chuck Joiner talk about why Ted decided to give Twitter a try and what he gets out of it. Ted explains the methods and benefits of participating, some of the things you need to keep in mind to get the most out of Twitter, and why it is different from other social network options. If you think you’ve heard it all before, you haven’t. Ted then turns his attention to the future of the newspaper industry, how online publications have turned things upside down, and some of the variables that will determine the outcome.

Links:

Twittering Your Life Away by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Twitterific by The Iconfactory

twhirl

TweetDeck

Newspapers and iTunes by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #903: Ted Landau Renews His Control of the iPhone

Chuck — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:16:56 +0000

Mac expert Ted Landau and host Chuck Joiner briefly wrap up Macworld Conference and Expo before launching into a detailed discussion of Ted’s latest effort, Take Control of Your iPhone, Second Edition, from Take Control ebooks. Ted explains what this book delivers that others don’t, targeting the “motivated iPhone user” who is interested in how things work behind the iPhone scenes and what can be done with that knowledge. That doesn’t mean jailbreaking your iPhone; Ted gives us his current view on who does and doesn’t need to engage in that practice, and reveals how he celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh.Links:

MacNotables #841: The MacNotables iChat with the Northeast Ohio Apple Corps

Chuck — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:40:38 +0000

They had so much fun the first time, they did it again. Adam and Tonya Engst and Chuck Joiner were the guest speakers at the November meeting of the Northeast Ohio Apple Corps via iChat, and recorded the visit for MacNotables. The panel discuss Adam and Tonya’s new MacBooks, why you should not overlook the clock battery when troubleshooting anything, the effects of the influx of Windows users on the Mac community, recent updates to the Take Control eBooks and more.

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MacNotables #837: Ted Landau’s Traveling Tech Adventures, Apple Store Experiences and Macworld Expo Predictions

Chuck — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Ted Landau is back and describes his experiences traveling with the iPhone and MacBook Pro in Japan. Ted discusses the realities of the high price of phone calls, the higher prices of data usage (unless you play AT&T’s game), an amazing lack of WiFi access and more. Tech myths, cheap electronics, $100 cantelopes and more are all part of Ted’s tech adventures, along with some Apple Store experiences and Macworld Expo predictions.

Links:

MacJury #825: Deliberations on the New MacBook, MacBook Pro and Cinema Display

Traveling with my iPhone (and MacBook Pro) in Japan by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

A pleasant (and surprising) visit to my local Apple Store by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Ted Landau’s User Friendly View – Gazing into My Macworld Expo Crystal Ball by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #835: Apple’s Stock Price and the Future and the Final Word on the App Store Rejections from The MacNotables

Chuck — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Riding the financial rollercoaster that has been Wall Street, The MacNotables discuss the slide in Apple’s stock price and why it isn’t reflective of facts or Apple’s present and future. Hint: there will be iPods in plenty of holiday stockings. After solving that problem, the panel moves on to deliver the final word on the issues surrounding the rejection of applications in the App Store. What Apple’s doing, why they may be doing it, and what they need to to do fix the situation are reviewed by the panel of:


Adam Engst	Dan Frakes	Jason Snell	Chuck Joiner

Links:

Dan Frakes on Twitter

Jason Snell on Twitter

iPods, antigravity, and Apple’s bottom line by Jason Snell on Macworld

Don’t drive iPhone developers away, Apple by Jason Snell on Macworld

iPhone App Store: Let the Market Decide by Will Shipley on WilShipley.com

Koi Pond by The Blimp Pilots on the App Store

Lightsaber Unleashed by TheMacBox on the App Store

Podcaster

MailWrangler and the Apple App Store on Angelo DiNardi’s blog

App Store: I’m out. by Fraser Speirs on his blog

Twitterific (free version) by The Iconfactory on the App Store

Twitterific (premium version) by The Iconfactory on the App Store

MacNotables #832: Christopher Breen on “Let’s Rock,” His New Lynda.Com Video and His Banjo

Chuck — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen tantalizes us with what he thinks we will and won’t see at Apple’s September 9 “Let’s Rock” special event in the way of iPods. A new widescreen iPod nano? An enhanced iPod Classic? New features for the iPod touch? Chris talks about the viability of all of these, why more features dictate performance compromises, and his thoughts on what should happen to iTunes to make it a bit more approachable. Not just an iPod guy, Chris also talks about his newest title from lynda.com that covers MacOS X 10.5 Leopard “Beyond the Basics,” and some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing a top-notch training video. On a more personal note, Chris also shares some news about personal acquisitions, and why we may soon introduce him as a banjo hero (yes, *banjo* hero).

Links:

Come September: iPods by Christopher Breen on Macworld.com

New iPod s Coming Very Soon by Kevin Rose on Kevin’s blog

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Beyond the Basics by Christopher Breen on lynda.com

“Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Beyond the Basics by Christopher Breen – DVD from lynda.com

An Orpheum Tenor Banjo just like Chris’s

Leap Chair by Steelcase

Deke McClelland

MacNotables #830: iPhone Battery Life and Stability, MobileMe and the Best Things About the iPhone According to Ted Landau

Chuck — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:15:24 +0000

After a few weeks of evaluations, Mac troubleshooting expert Ted Landau shares his conclusions on some of Apple’s latest offering. Ted provides his thoughts on MobileMe and what it delivers to both individuals and the enterprise market, covers the iPhone’s battery life, and discusses the iPhone 2.0 software’s stability. Just in case you think all the news isn’t good, Ted also tells us about some of his favorite things about the state of the iPhone, and how it stacks up against the compeition. (Hint: there is no competition.)

Links:

Apple’s MobileMe Status Page

mac.column.ted: iPhone 3G and MobileMe: New features add little value on by Ted Landau on MacFixIt

Apple MobileMe

The long and short of the iPhone’s battery by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

Super Monkey Ball on the iPhone App Store

Mophie Juice Pack Case and Rechargeable Battery for iPhone 1G

Jailbreaking iPhone 2.0 works (but…) by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #829: Ted Landau Reviews the Latest on Jailbreaking the iPhone 2.0

Chuck — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:50:33 +0000

When Mac troubleshooting legend Ted Landau got his new new iPhone 3G, one of the first things he did was to jailbreak it. Should you? Ted talks about the two reasons you might consider jailbreaking your iPhone, whether it is a new 3G or an original Edge model, and the two categories of software that still require a jailbroken phone. What you lose (or don’t) by jailbreaking, what Ted misses from the original first round of unsanctioned iPhone apps (that no longer work with the 2.0 software), and why the incentive just isn’t there to create those programs are all part of Ted’s analysis, along with why some highly coveted features are best left to Apple to implement.

Links:

“Mophie Juice Pack Rechargeable Battery/Case for iPhone

User Friendly Blog by Ted Landau – Jailbreaking iPhone 2.0 works (but?) by Ted Landau on The Mac Observer

MacNotables #828: Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus Delivers His iPhone Diagnosis

Chuck — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has spent some time with the new iPhone 3G in preparation for his new book, and shares his thoughts on Apple’s iPhone priorities, compatibility of older iPhone accessories, and a new, must-have one. Bob also picks some of his favorite iPhone apps so far and gives some surprising advice on what protection you should or shouldn’t buy for your iPhone.

Links:

iPhone For Dummies by Edward C. Baig, and Bob LeVitus

Apple Explains Absence of Cut-and-Paste on iPhone, More by John Martellaro on The iPod Observer

Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D by Vivendi Games Mobile in the iPhone App Store

MotionX Poker in the iPhone App Store

Review – MotionX Poker (for iPhone & iPod touch) by Bob LeVitus on The iPod Observer

SpeechCloud Voice Dialer in the iPhone App Store

Omnifocus by The Omni Group in the iPhone App Store

BoxOffice by Cyrus Najmabadi on the iPhone App Store

Pandora

Pandora App in the iPhone App Store

Remote on the iPhone App Store

ShoutIt by Kudit.comon the iPhone App Store

PhoneSaber by TheMacBox in the iPhone App Store

Jott for iPhone by Jott Networks, Inc. in the iPhone App Store

Favorater by Truckasaurus Lex in the iPhone App Store

Bloomberg on the iPhone App Store

MacNotables #826: Dennis Sellers on MacMinute’s Evolution, the Macsimum Podcast and WWDC Announcements

Chuck — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Dennis Sellers comes out of hiding to discuss how his site, MacsimumNews, will serve as an alternative for readers of the now-offline MacMinute.com, due to the passing of Stan Flack, and why he decided to jump into the podcast fray and produce the Macsimum Podcast. Dennis also provides his thoughts on the WWDC announcements, including the future of the iPod, Snow Leopard and more.

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