Apple posts security patch for OS X
Apple has released Security Update 2002-09-20 for Mac OS X 10.2 via its Software Update application. The September 20th update includes new Terminal.app components that provide increased security to prevent \"unauthorized access to applications, servers, and the operating system.\"
Cubase SX coming October 10th
Cubase SX for Mac OS X will ship October 10, according to an announcement made today by the developer. Cubase is a professional \"virtual studio\" audio recording solution used by amateurs and industry veterans to produce high-quality content.
Watcher: app regulates usage time
MGU Software today released Watcher 1.0.2, a new version of its Mac OS X tool for the automatic limitation of computer use time. Watcher \"allows the owner of a computer to set up how long a given user can use the computer every day.\" Version 1.0.2 fixes major bugs with U.S. systems, and allows Watcher to be used with Mac OS X 10.2.
FirewireDirect \'okays\' Pioneer updater
FirewireDirect today certified the compatibility of Pioneer\'s latest DVD firmware with its DVD-R devices. FirewireDirect\'s external drives utilize Pioneer mechanisms. The company is recommending that all its DVD-R customers seek the updater, which is described as \"non-urgent\" but \"necessary.\"
NewTek announces promo for Videographers
NewTek today announced a special offer where videographers can purchase LightWave 3D for $1000, a $600 discount. The offer is available to owners of After Effects, Photoshop, AVID, Media 100, Premiere, Final Cut, or Hollywood FX and ends September 30th, 2002.
Blobber 1.2 modfies system cursor in Jaguar
Baxter Computer has released Blobber 1.2, an update to its cursor switcher for Mac OS 10.2 Jaguar that now features animated previews, an improved interface, and other enhancements.
iData Pro for Classic gets Palm connectivity
Casady & Greene today announced the addition of Palm connectivity to its iData Pro database application for Classic. iData Pro 1.0.3c now includes iData Remote, which allows users to sync iData Datafiles directly into their Palm OS-compatible handheld devices. iData Pro stores and organizes any type of info and offers a fast search engine finds with advanced options. It is available for $40.
iBirthday 1.3 helps remember special events
EZPZapps has released iBirthday 1.3, a $15 shareware personal desktop application which reminds users of birthdays and other special events. The built-in email functions allow users to write messages in advance and automatically send selected the on specific dates. Version 1.3 adds calculation of age, a year field, and the ability to calculate and display the number of days until an event. Users can also now use the application for free with certain \"important says,\" including the recently released \'General Roman Calendar of Saints.\' [Classic, OSX]
Dantz provides SCSI card report under OS X
Dantz passed along a cautionary note about using Adaptec SCSI controllers under Mac OS X, noting that they do not function in a consistent, reliable manner and recommending the use of the latest Initio Miles firmware for Mac OS X 10.2 for use under OS X.
Adobe rebrands Adobe Studio Exchange
Adobe today announced that it is rebranding its Web site for the designer and developer community. Now called Adobe Studio Exchange, it allows Adobe designers and developers to upload and download thousands of easy-to-install add-ons for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and GoLive. It also holds more than 5,000 files contributed by more than 180,000 members, and is part of Adobe Studio, a Web resource for users to learn tips and tricks and share ideas with other members of the design community.
LaunchBar 3.2.3 improves keyboard launcher
Objective Development\'s LaunchBar 3.2.3 is an update to its popular $40 keyboard launcher utility, It brings improved Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar support; now reads Chimera, Mozilla and iCab bookmark files; supports \"Group vCard\" files exported from the new 10.2 Address Book; adds a preference option to remove duplicate items from the search result; more choices for activation hotkeys; and better performance when scanning for files.
iCab 2.8.2 brings Jaguar fixes, features
iCab 2.8.2 brings fixes, workarounds and new features for Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar to the $30 alternative browser. [Classic, OSX]
Salvage 1.1 helps recover digital images
Andrew Toth\'s Salvage 1.1, a tool for recovering digital camera pictures from corrupt media, improves support for Canon cameras. It requires Mac OS 8.6 or later, MRJ 2.2.4 or later, and Disk Copy 6.3.3. Unregistered copies of the $25 utility will recover the first two pictures in a disk image and report the total number recoverable pictures.
Ellison resigns from Apple Board of Directors
Apple today announced that Larry Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, is resigning from Apple’s Board of Directors: \"I will continue to offer my advice to Steve and the executive management team at Apple, but my schedule does not currently allow me to attend enough of the formal board meetings to warrant a role as a director.\"
Griffin PowerMate 1.5 adds new functions
Griffin today released PowerMate 1.5 drivers for both Mac OS 9 and OS X. The updated drivers for its $45 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller software add several features including \"Long-Click\", a new assignable Action and \"Eject Key,\" which allows the PowerMate to function as an Eject Button. [Classic, OSX]
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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE
