MacBites Episode 0003

by | 25 Oct 2007 | Show Notes | 3 comments

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  • News: Leopard launch details, iPhone, iTunes and DRM, Barbie iPod Dock
  • Switchers Corner: Address Book, iCal, O2M
  • Software Review: Typinator, TextExpander, TypeIt4Me

In the news this week:

  • Leopard launch 26th October. Apple retail stores will close at 4pm. They will re-open at 6pm and remain open until 10pm. Apple premium resellers will also commence selling Leopard at 6pm
  • Apple and its wireless partner in France, Orange, will sell an unlocked version of the iPhone. www.macworld.com/news/
  • Third Party applications on the iPhone – Open letter from Steve Jobs on www.apple.com/hotnews
  • iTunes Plus DRM free tracks reduced by 20p to £0.79 ($0.99 in US)
  • The Good: Apple releases Leopard guided tour video
  • The Bad: Some reviewers are knocking the iPod Touch as just a crippled iPhone
  • The Ugly: The Barbie iPod dock Yes its pink and flowery

Switchers Corner

  • Address Book and iCal
  • Using O2M for importing contacts and calendar items from Outlook www.littlemachines.com
  • Useful features include multiple calendars, calendar sharing and publishing, colour coding, easy to backup (Price: $10)

Software Review

3 Comments

  1. Gazmaz
    Gazmaz on 29 October 2007 at 11:29

    I’ll let you guys sort out all the bugs before I buy Leopard and install. Great show peps keep it up.

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  2. scott
    scott on 30 October 2007 at 00:53

    Hi all. Just subscribed to your podcast on recommendation of Will over at BritishMac.com.

    Nice to hear another podcast from Brits. Just upgraded to Leopard over the weekend and am more impressed as time goes on. Will certainly be listening in and checking back here.

    Cheers

    —
    Scott
    http://ukmac.net

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  3. Elaine
    Elaine on 2 November 2007 at 23:29

    Bugs! What bugs?? ;-)) Let’s just say we’ve plenty to talk about in the next episode … oh and the one after that

    Thanks for the kind words guys – it’s much appreciated

    Elaine

    Reply

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