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Jeff Gamet
Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.
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Skype Adds 720p, HDTV Support
Skype goes HDSkype-ready HDTVs from LG and Panasonic will include embedded Skype software that supports Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls, Skype phone calls, Skype voicemail, and voice conference calls. Both companies plan to offer HD Webcam accessories for their televisions.LG will be rolling out its new HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access lineup in Spring 2010…
SyncMate 2.5 Adds Bluetooth Support
SyncMate 2.5 is priced at US$39.95 and is available for download at the Eltima software Web site.
Mophie Preps iPhone Credit Card Reader
Presumably Mophie’s card reader will use the iPhone’s wireless data connection to process transactions, letting users handle credit card sales anywhere they can get a cell signal.CES is the annual consumer electronics trade show scheduled to run from January 7 through January 10, 2010, in Las Vegas. The Mac Observer will be on location offering…
Microsoft Censors Tweets in Zune Twitter App
Tests tweets with words that aren’t allowed on prime time television showed the first letter with stars for the remaining letters, like “f***.”Censoring isn’t the only problem Zune HD owners will face with their new Twitter client. It seems the app also offers poor performance and fails to respond to button taps, and the Zune…
Israeli Security Caps MacBook 3 Times
Lily Sussman’s post-border check MacBookShortly after that, she heard three gun shots and was presented with her laptop bearing three new holes. Luckily, the hard drive wasn’t hit, and Israeli officials said they would replace her laptop.While Ms. Sussman’s experience is unfortunate, it’s also a great reminder to always back up your data before traveling…
myPantone
Finding the right colors for your project, and then picking colors that work well with your choice, can be a little intimidating. Pantone’s myPantone app for the iPhone can help with that, and it works as a great color reference for designers, too. myPantone is an application that puts Pantone’s color reference libraries in the…
iPhoto 09: Adding Photo Locations
Here’s how to add geotag information to your photos if your camera doesn’t handle that for you: Import your images into iPhoto just like you normally would. Click to select the photo you want to geotag. Click the info button in the lower right corner of the image. iPhoto’s info option shows extra image information.…
Apple, Psystar Present Oral Arguments for Mac Clone Injunction
Apple filed its motion for a permanent injunction after Judge Alsup ruled in a summary judgement that Psystar infringed on Apple’s copyrights by selling PCs with Mac OS X installed, and it violated the DMCA by circumventing the code that binds Mac OS X to Apple hardware.Apple filed a lawsuit against Psystar in Northern California…
Photoshop.com Mobile for the iPhone
Photoshop may be a huge application, but that isn’t stopping Adobe from trying to pack some of that image editing horsepower into your pocket. Photoshop.com Mobile is Adobe’s photo editing app for the iPhone, and users looking for some casual image manipulation tools, it might be just enough. Photoshop.com Mobile doesn’t offer all of the…
iTunes: Redeeming DVD Digital Movies
Enter your DVD movie redemption code in iTunes.Here’s how to download digital movies that come with DVD and Blu-ray discs: Insert the DVD movie disc in your Mac. iTunes will launch and display a digital movie redemption page. Enter your movie’s digital copy authorization code. You can typically find it on an insert in the…
Apple Wins Rezoning Approval for Second Cupertino Campus
Once completed, the campus will cover about 50 acres, and will include a one acre area zoned as a public park.There aren’t any plans yet to build a second campus yet, but the rezoning opens the door for Apple to start working on ideas. “Right now, what we are trying to do is figure out…
Judge Approves Settlement, Psystar Stops Selling Mac Clones
Psystar’s Web site, however, still shows its Rebel EFI product as available. Rebel EFI lets users install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware, in effect letting the company sell Mac clones but leaving end users to install Mac OS X themselves.”Now Psystar simply sells grey boxes and offers Rebel EFI so that one can infringe…
Psystar Agrees to Pay $2.67M in Mac Clone Case
As part of the settlement, Psystar agreed to pay Apple $1,337,550 in damages and $1,337,500 in legal fees after the appeal process has been completed. The court will also rule against Psystar for circumventing the copy protection in Mac OS X 10.5, violating Apple’s end user license agreement, and illegally copying Mac OS X. In…
Airlock Auto-locks Macs with iPhone Proximity
Airlock requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or higher and an iPhone or iPod touch with built-in Bluetooth support. It is priced at US$7.77 and is available for download at the MHA Web site.
Apple, Psystar Reach Partial Settlement in Mac Clone Case
Apple filed a lawsuit against Psystar in Northern California several months ago claiming the small PC maker was violating the Mac OS X end user license agreement, and that it was violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with the steps it used to install the Mac operating system on PCs. Psystar claimed that it should…
QuickerTek Intros Solar Charger for MacBooks
Apple Juicz Solar ChargerThe Apple Juicz solar charger is available in 27 Watt and 55 Watt versions, and includes a 12 volt car outlet connector,, MagSafe connector, a three foot extension cable, and a messenger bag-style carrying case.The Apple Juicz is priced at US$700 for the 27 Watt version, and $1,200 for the 55 Watt…
Apple May Be Live Testing Next Generation iPhone
iPhone2,1 identifies the current iPhone 3GS and began appearing in developer’s logs several months ahead of its release, too. The iPhone3,1 identifier first appeared in the iPhone’s firmware back in August, leading to speculation that it would be used with the fourth generation model.Apple isn’t saying what it plans to pack into the next generation…
iPhoto 09: Finding Missing Faces
To make sure photos that contain faces are properly detected if they were imported with iPhoto 09 8.1, first install then 8.1.1 update, and then do this: Select the imported photos that include faces. I found that the Photos view made it easier for me to find and select the photos I wanted to include.…
Saks Teams with Microsoft for Holiday Display
Microsoft’s in-store loungeMicrosoft is using the annual holiday window display and lounges to help promote the recent launch of Windows 7 during the busiest shopping time of the year.While Microsoft’s team up with Saks could help foster some good will for Windows 7, the company also unintentionally created tech war thanks to the live Twitter…
IvySkin Intros Zappak iPhone, iPod Charger
IvySkin’s ZappakThe charger uses a 3000MA rechargable Smartbattery, includes LED status lights to show the battery’s remaining charge, and has its own built-in USB cable.The Zappak is priced at US$49.99 and is available at the IvySkin Web site. It will be available in retail locations in the coming weeks.
Apple: Smoking Could Void Mac Warranty
One Mac owner took their MacBook to the Jordan Creek Apple Store in West Des Moines, Iowa, because his computer had been overheating. “Apple store called and informed me that due to the computer having been used in a house where there was smoking, that has voided the warranty and they refuse to work on…
Hack Enables Mac OS X 10.6.2 on Netbooks
One forum member at the InsanelyMac Web site posted a patch that lets users install the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update on their netbook PCs. After about a week of testing, intrepid hackers have been reporting that the hack seems to be working fine.Apple doesn’t support Mac OS X running on anything other than its…
No Apple Tablet Until Late 2010
The latest rumors claim Apple is now planning on releasing a tablet with a 9.7-inch OLED display, and a second with a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display. Since OLED displays are still expensive, the smaller tablet is expected to cost Apple between US$1,500 and $1,700 and could be priced around $2,000.Apparently the OLED panels will be…