http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/20/silverado.5yr.applecare/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/silverado.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Silverado, a California-based Apple dealer, has announced that it will automatically extend AppleCare coverage from three years to five years for all professional-grade Mac systems purchased after January 1st, 2009. For the first three years of standard coverage, customers can obtain normal service through Apple. During years four and five, Silverado, at its discretion, will determine eligibility ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/20/silverado.5yr.applecare/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/15/mobile.me.problems.persist/ <img align='left' src='0' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Glitches in Apple's MobileMe service persist five days after its launch, with users unable to access either the HomePage creation tool to make or edit web sites, as well as .Mac groups. The problems have sat silently since July 10th, with a notice informing users that the issues would be solved in short order, and no other explanation for the issue. Users affected by the HomePage outage can still ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/15/mobile.me.problems.persist/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/10/transgaming.game.portal/ <img align='left' src='http://www4.macnn.com/macnn/nimagesii/tg_060803_cider.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />TransGaming has announced the launch of an online download portal for Mac games, bringing the same kind of service PC and console owners have known for years. Game Tree Online will complement the firm's Cider Portability Engine, which has allowed publishers to port a number of successful games to the Mac Platform since its introduction in 2006. In addition to providing online purchase, Game Tree O... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/10/transgaming.game.portal/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/26/mo.call.for.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0805/iphone-rogersmock.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Morodo on Friday unveiled an iPhone-compatible web app version of its MO-Call low-cost calling service, allowing iPhone users to place international calls at low per-minute rates. The service requires an account signup at the company's mobile website, and Morodo is currently offering a free trial of the service for users in Canada, the US, and Hong Kong. International rates start at around 8˘ per ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/26/mo.call.for.iphone/ Mon, 26 May 2008 22:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/22/mac.opportunity/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0709/app_070910_dotmacsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple's .Mac service, once a promising method for sharing media, performing online backups and more, has paled in the presence of free alternatives and represents an untapped opportunity for Apple according to a recent report from CNET. The articles posits "$99 a year is hard to justify for the .Mac service. 10GBs of storage? I can get that for $20 from Google, and I can get much more if I want it... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/22/mac.opportunity/ Thu, 22 May 2008 19:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/21/microsoft.zune.ad.service/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0805/zune8-red2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft on Thursday revealed its plans for an advertising network built into its Zune media players, offering advertisers a direct line to consumers through the device. Yahoo writes that the company demonstrated the concept using a phony Doritos mockup. In the example, a user could befriend a musician through the Zune social page on a Doritosí sponsored concert to view news and updates on the ar... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/21/microsoft.zune.ad.service/ Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/27/iphone.guides/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/snowboarding_guide_podpro.gif' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Outdoor enthusiasts now have instant access to trail maps right from their iPhones. Podpro is offering a free service for skiers and snowboarders that delivers instant access to more than thirty-three of North America's most popular ski resorts. With Podpro's service users can retrieve live weather reports, ski conditions, as well as lodging options from anywhere.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/27/iphone.guides/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/07/cell.carriers.vs.fcc/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0803/cel_080307_celltowersm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Cellular carriers are working hard to combat a new FCC regulation that would force all cellphone service providers with half a million subscribers or more to install 8-hour backup systems at almost every cell transmitter site across the U.S. The rule, which the FCC drafted after Hurricane Katrina knocked out hundreds of cell towers and sites along the Gulf Coast in 2005, is designed to strengthen ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/07/cell.carriers.vs.fcc/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/windows.xbox.live.issues/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/26-live-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Some users of Microsoft's "Live" services have reported difficulties trying to sign in with their Windows Live IDs. According to The Associated Press the problem is affecting many services, such as the Xbox Live community, as well as the Windows Live Messenger application. The issue is not comprehensive, as some users are able to sign in to the services without an issue. Microsoft has acknowledged... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/windows.xbox.live.issues/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/talkshoe.comes.to.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/tal_080226_talkshoesm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Community chat service TalkShoe has come to iPhone, bringing live phone calls together with online chat. The service presents users with a Web-based interface to host live discussions, according to Yahoo News, and is designed to facilitate discussions about podcasts or other events in real time as they progress. TalkShoe's new iPhone interface allows users to take part in community calls, while re... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/26/talkshoe.comes.to.iphone/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:55:00 GMT