Mac App Store to Open Next Monday Along with iOS 4.3 Launch?

In case you are on of our readers, you may know that Apple is reportedly launching iOS 4.3 next Monday (December 13th). However, an inside source has just told Appletell that Apple is targeting a Monday, December 13th launch of the Mac App Store.

 

Skype 5 Beta for Mac Now Available for Download !

Skype 5 Beta for Mac has been released and it comes with lot of improvements, new features and totally new UI. It looks like Mac version of Skype has started gaining feature parity with Windows version.

The new Skype for Mac includes following new features

• New call control bar — Hang up, mute and more from a mini Skype toolbar that sits on top of any web pages, documents or photos you’ve got open
  
• group video calling which allows you to make video calls with more than two people at a time as long as all participants are on the new Mac beta or Skype for Windows 5.0.
  
• Search chat content to easily navigate past conversations
  
• Offline IM so that you can send and receive instant messages even if the recipient is offline
  
• Personalise contacts via user profiles
  
• Quickly rejoin calls if your Internet connection fails momentarily
  
• Floating Contacts Monitor to see your online contacts and contact groups

Here you can try the beta version of Skype 5 for Mac OS X for free! Stay tuned as we'll inform you whenever Skype 5 goes alpha.

Download Skype 5 Beta for Mac

 

Phone Disk Turns your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch into a USB Drive [FREE]

Phone Desk is a nice tool for Windows and Mac OS X that enables you to turn your iPhone, iPod or iPad into a USB Drive.

By using standard USB cable, Phone Desk sits in menu bar or system tray of Mac or PC and whenever it finds an iOS device, it seamlessly mounts it to your files so you can directly access its files using Windows Explorer etc.


Key Features of Phone Desk

• Open, copy and save files directly on device
• Browse the iPhone in Finder and Windows Explorer
• Fully integrated with OSX and Windows
• Expands to work with multiple devices
• Clean application
• Copy images and the view them on device

Macroplanet is giving free licenses of Phone Disk until 1st December 2010, so if you install and activate the Phone Desk before 1st December 2010, you will get free updates and can enjoy the full version of this software on your computer forever! So what are you waiting for? Head over to Phone Desk page to avail this offer before its too late.

 

Yahoo Messenger 2.0.1 Allows Video Calling from iPod Touch 4G to PC / Mac

Yahoo Messenger App 2.0 was already available for iPhone 4 as it was already been discussed here. Using the iPhone 4, we can make video calls over 3G to a PC or Mac and vise versa using this app. Now Yahoo Messenger App gets an updated to enable video calling on iPod touch 4G too.

What's New in Version 2.0.1

- Enabled video calling on iPod touch (4th generation).
- Bug fixes.

This new version had fixed some previous bugs and enabled iPod touch 4G to video call to a PC or Mac. The main feature it has that it can make video and voice calls over 3G network. Some other features like that you can make low cost voice calls on landline numbers, send free messages through Messenger. To thave the best experience from this app, it's recommended to use Wifi.

Download Yahoo Messenger 2.0.1 for iPhone, iPod touch [iTunes Link]

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Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Brings Tons of New Features

Back to the Mac was a great event for Mac lovers! First, two new Macbook air announces one 11.6-inch and other 13.3-inch. Then, Steve Jobs announced Mac OS X 10.7 or what's called by Lion.

Multi-touch gestures
Apple knows that touch screen notebooks don’t work, trackpads and mice are the way to multitouch a desktop operating system. With this in mind, Lion will have advanced gesture support

Mac App Store
The App Store revolutionized mobile applications, so of course they bring it to the Mac. Features are automatic installation, one-click downloads, automatic app updates, apps will be licensed for use on all of your Macs. This will be available first under 10.6 Snow Leopard in 90 days. On the developer side, the Mac App Store will have the same developer 70/30 split as the iOS App Store, and submissions will be accepted soon. See screenshot below of the Mac App Store:

Launchpad
Launchpad is Home Screen for your Mac, supports multitouch gestures and multiple pages of apps, folder support, the whole thing very similar to iOS on an iPad. This is part of a newer and more refined Mac OS X GUI. See screenshot below:

Full screen apps
immersive experience of iOS apps comes to the Mac, true full screen support for apps, takes away window bars. Supports multitouch gestures to swap between fullscreen apps, desktops, and other apps. See screenshot below:

Mission Control
Expose, full screen apps, Dashboard, Spaces all in one – (we called better window management) – how do you make them all work together? Unify them under Mission Control

Auto-save
self explanatory, awesome feature and much needed. Clicking Save feels archaic after using an iPad/iPhone, doesn’t it? Yup, bring it to Mac OS X

Mac OS X Lion has a scheduled release date of summer 2011. It will be called Lion and is a significant update to OS X. ac App Store will open up within 90 days and will work on Snow Leopard. [via OS X Daily]

 

HOW TO: Jailbreak iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad, iPod touch 4G / 3G on Mac

We already broke the news and told you that Geohot with the help of some hackers could write Limera1n's code to work on Mac OS X. In case you don't know how to use the most easiest tool to jailbreak your iOS device, here's full step by step how to guide to jailbreak iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, iPod touch 3G and iOS 3.2.2 on iPad.

NOTE: If you are using Ultrasn0w to unlock your carrier, then don't use the instructions below as the unlock for new basebands is not available yet. For iPhone 4 users, use the instructions posted here to preserve your baseband. For other devices, wait for PwnageTool to be released this weekend.

STEP 1: Download Limera1n for Mac OS X from here.

STEP 2: Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB then launch Limera1n and hit “make it ra1n”

STEP 3: You will have to get your device into DFU mode by following the steps on the screen shown by Limera1n.

• You iPhone will now be placed in recovery mode.

• Press both the power and the home buttons.

• When Limera1n asks you to, release the power button.

• Your phone will now be in DFU mode

STEP 4: You should see a message like this indicates that your devices has been jailbroken successfully.

STEP 6: Now start Limera1n app from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and install Cydia as shown in the screenshots below.

STEP 7: Now simply restart your device and enjoy the jailbreak!

 

HeyWire to Send Free International Text Messages with a Real Number

HeyWire is a new app available in the iTunes app store, this app was created by a company called MediaFriends to allow any user with an iPhone to send international text messages to people all over the world for free. The app can be used as chat or texting service that brings free messaging with a real phone number.

The service enable users to text each other worldwide anywhere and supports 114 countries, 360 mobile operators, and major languages. The app can be downloaded for Mac or PC from here, for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad from the link below:

Download HeyWire Text Worldwide [iTunes link]

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Apple Releases Safari 5.0.2 to Bring Improvments

Apple has just updated their browser Safari to 5.0.2, the update fixes some bugs and security issues. The update is 39 MB size and as usual it requires a restart. Apple notes on the update "improvements to compatibility and security", here's the full changelog.

- Fixes an issue that could prevent users from submitting web forms
- Fixes an issue that could cause web content to display incorrectly when viewing a Google Image result with Flash 10.1 installed
- Establishes an encrypted, authenticated connection to the Safari Extensions Gallery

Also you will notice that iWeb update is included in the update. To install these updates, just navigate to "The Software Update" app from your Mac OS.

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Mac OS X gets PDF Exploit Fix in a Security Update

Mac has got its own PDF exploit fix in a new security update, it's the same as the iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone / iPod Touch, and iOS 3.2.2 for iPad which fixes PDF exploit that was discovered when JailbreakMe released! Here's what Apple says about the security update.

Impact: Viewing or downloading a document containing a maliciously crafted embedded font may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: A stack buffer overlow exists in Apple Type Services’ handling of embedded fonts. Viewing or downloading a document containing a maliciously crafted embedded font may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is addressed through improved bounds checking.

The update is available for all users who have the latest version of either Leopard or Snow Leopard installed on Mac OS X Server 10.5, Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X Server 10.6, or Mac OS X 10.6.4 .

 

Office 2010 for Mac Pricing and Shipping Date announced

Microsoft has just announced the pricing and shipping date of Office 2010 for Mac, The new Office 2010 shipping will be available in late October, The shipments and prices of Microsoft Office 2010 as follows,

- Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $119.
[Single install for $119, Family Pack for $149]

- Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac, Outlook for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $199.
[Single install for $199, Multi-Pack for $279]

- Microsoft Office for Mac Academic 2011 includes Word for Mac, PowerPoint for Mac, Excel for Mac, Outlook for Mac and Messenger for Mac – $99.

If you purchased Office 2008 for Mac between Aug. 1, 2010, and Nov. 30, 2010, you can upgrade to the new version for free.[Source: Microsoft]

 

Download iTunes 9.2.1 for Mac & Windows

iTunes 9.2.1 has been Released and it's now available in the App Store, iTunes 9.2.1 is available for both Windows and Mac users and it brings Fixes for some bugs, you can find the full changelog after the jump and download links...

Full ChangeLog:

iTunes 9.2.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
- Disables older versions of some incompatible third-party plug-ins
- Addresses minor issues with dragging and dropping items
- Addresses a performance issue when first syncing to some devices with iTunes 9.2
- Addresses an issue upgrading to iOS 4 on an iPhone or iPod touch with encrypted back-ups
- Addresses other issues that improve stability and performance

Note: For Jailbreakers, don't upgrade to iTunes 9.2.1 till we till you, it may catch your jailbreak and damage your device.
Download iTunes 9.2.1 for Mac and Windows

 

PhoneDisk to Mount your iDevice in a Finder [Windows & Mac]

PhoneDisk is a simple and small utility that find your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad whenever it's connected to your Mac or PC, It mounts your Device to your file system so you will be able to access your Device files directly using a finder or any other program.

PhoneDisk brings support for iPhone, iPod Touch, and the big iPad. It works under both Windows & Mac but it requires Mac OSX 10.5 or Later / Windows 7, XP, or Vista. PhoneDisk is avaliable for Free for limited time, So catch the sale before you miss it.

Download PhoneDisk for Windows & Mac.

 

iPhodroid has been Updated and Supports 2G and 3G iPhones (Also Install/Uninstall Feature)

Last Month, we told you that iPhodroid has been Released to Install Android on iPhone 2G and 3G but there were some bugs in it, But all has been Repaired in this new and exclusive Version. It's very easy to install it as the Developer of iPhodroid made it Automatic Method to Install Android on your iPhone.

 

iDemo: A Mirror for your iPhone on your Desktop [Mac OSX]

iDemo has been Release to Reflex your iPhone on your Desktop and Yes it's Free. iDemo developed by guys on Plutinosoft and we Should say thanks for them. iDemo is developer for Mac OSX (till now) but they are saying that in the Upcoming version will work on Windows. Also iDemo works on Jailbroken iPhones (till now).

After weeks of work, iDemo is finally live. iDemo is a tool that simplifies real-time demonstrations of iPhone apps and games. iDemo connects to your iPhone over WiFi and mirrors your iPhone screen on your desktop, in real-time – kinda like Steve Jobs during his keynote presentations. It supports not only ScreenSplitr but Display Recorder as well for super fast framerate.
iDemo 1.0.1 is free during the beta with the intention to sell it for $9.99 within a week. You will always be able to use iDemo for free for up to 5 minutes once you’ve connected to your iPhone.
Upcoming features:
Windows version
iPad support
Mirroring via USB connection
Unjailbroken iPhone support (maybe)
Mouse and Keyboard Events

Note: If you want to run iDemo on your iPhone, You should have a Jailbroken iPhone, Step-by-Step guide to Jailbreak your iPhone posted Here.
Download iDemo for Mac OSX from Here.

 

Third Beta of Office for Mac Reveals New Icons, Splash Screens, and More

Microsoft has Released the third beta of Office for Mac 2011, Microsoft has begun putting more effort into some of the finishing touches that offer some obvious visual changes. The third Beta reveal New Icons, Splash Screen, and more for Different Applications.
Here's some screenshots for the Third Beta of Office for Mac 2011, They really put more efforts:

Sure, We will tell you by Any updates and we will keep your eyes peeled for information in the latest beta as testers put it through its paces.

 

Autocad for Mac [Sledgehammer Beta 1], First Screen Shots

The app is names “Sledgehammer Beta 1″, it doesn’t seem very polished yet as it’s coming from Windows but at least it's already support for Magic Mouse gestures. You can see the first screenshots for this App after the break...

It's just a beta version of Autocad for Mac and I think it will be Released - The Final - as soon as possible.[via Macstories]