Filed under: Macworld, Cult of MacMacworld Expo is more than just a lot of vendors, eager booth staffers and tacky giveaways. It's about the people who are Mac fans and come to the Expo every year to see what's happening with their favorite computer platform.In this short video, I have a chat with Karen Anderson and Tom Whitmore. Karen's from the Seattle area and an editor at Take Control Books, and Tom Whitmore is a Bay Area sci-fi bookstore owner and well-known Science Fiction author with incredible Isaac Asimov sideburns. Their take? Macworld should continue into the future, and it would be great to see it in a different city every year.Check out our other videos, and be sure to keep coming back to TUAW for all of your Macworld Expo 2009 coverage. TUAWTUAW Macworld Video: Talking with showgoers originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: MacworldOf course you already know it's Macworld Expo time and we're covering the heck out of the show here in San Francisco. We've already got some great info about updated iLife and iWork suites, DRM being removed from iTunes, a "Philnote" line video and a brand-new 17" Macbook Pro. And now, a gallery of photos from the Macworld North Hall.Among the many interesting things seen in the North Hall was the Acura booth, featuring cool in-car technology, the packed Iomega booth and cool new iPhone case designs from Incipio. Even though the South Hall gets most of the attention, there's still lots to see in the North Hall too so check it out.Gallery: TUAW at Macworld 2009 -- North HallTUAWMacworld 2009 -- North Hall Photos originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Macworld Here's a quick (and shaky) tour of the developer booths in the South Hall. Enjoy!TUAWA quick walkthrough of the developer booths at Macworld 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Macworld, Software, Video, iPhoneFor businesspeople who want to take their work with them everywhere, Marketcircle has just created a new way to keep updated on projects, contacts, calendars, and more through the iPhone -- Daylite Touch.We interviewed Marketcircle CEO Alykhan Jetha this morning at Macworld Expo 2009, where he gave us a demo of the many features built into Daylite Touch. The app, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2009, will be licensed with another announced product -- Daylite Server -- and will be free of charge to Daylite users. Jetha also noted that Daylite Touch will require the upcoming Daylite 3.9.Daylite Touch syncs with Daylite Server via Wi-Fi, 3G, and EDGE connections, and doesn't overwhelm the user with too much information on one little screen. This is one of the more complex iPhone apps I've seen since the iPhone arrived on the scene, and a lot of time and effort was obviously directed at the user interface.Click Read More to see our interview.Continue reading TUAW Macworld Video: Marketcircle announces Daylite TouchTUAWTUAW Macworld Video: Marketcircle announces Daylite Touch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Macworld, TUAW BusinessThe Keynote might not have had everything we were expecting, but Macworld 2009 is still off to a super start.We're still busy hitting booths and rendering video, you can take a look at some of the fun we've been having.Highlights: The Delicious Monster booth looks just like Delicious Library 2 The Iconfactory team Obviously, the new MacBook Pro unibody. Gallery: 2009 Macworld Day OneTUAWMacworld 2009 Day One: In Pictures originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: MacworldAs usual, Apple has released a Quicktime video of the keynote address from this year's Macworld Expo. This one's rather historic, as well all know. It's simultaneously Phil Schiller's first and Apple's last.Right now it's available as a stream from Apple's website, but it typically shows up in the iTunes Store as a free download shortly thereafter. Be sure to grab a copy and "own a piece of history" as they say. Whoever "they" are.So, what did you think of this year's presentation? We think Phil did a great job and was greeted warmly by the crowd. Sure, a little bit of fanfare would have been nice, but that was Tony Bennet's role, right?TUAW2009 Macworld Keynote video available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Macworld Here's to the crazy ones. Although, seeing as how this is the last Apple keynote at Macworld (so they say), perhaps they aren't too crazy...TUAWMacworld 2009 keynote line video originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Yesterday wasn’t a great day for Apple’s stock, although it’s safe to say that things could have been worse. At the close of trading for the day the stock was down $6.27 with over 42 million shares changing hands according to TUAW. More upsetting for Apple, I would assume, is the downgraded status Oppenheimer Funds placed on the stock after the Macworld announcement. Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner has cut the ratiing of the stock from “outperform” to “perform” based almost solely on the fact that Steve Jobs will not be giving the Keynote address at the Macworld Expo this year. Yair explained his reasoning in a note to clients stating: “we don’t know why Steve Jobs has pulled out of his annual address at Macworld [...] Whatever the reason, the unexpected announcement has underscored the greatest risk to Apple’s long-term success — its dependence on Jobs’ health and its apparent lack of a succession plan.” iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-89598611277', {title: 'AAPL down, and downgraded by Analysts after Macworld Announcement', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/stock-news/aapl-down-and-downgraded-by-analysts-after-macworld-announcement/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4463'});

Game publisher Konami has announced some major support for the iPhone platform in 2009. The company plans to bring some of their biggest franchises to the device, including Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Dance Dance Revolution, and Frogger. Metal Gear Solid Touch will be a new installment of the Metal Gear franchise set in the Metal Gear Solid 4 world. Silent Hill: The Escape will bring the survival horror franchise to the iPhone, and Dance Dance Revolution S Life will be a new rythm-based music game experience for iPhone and iPod touch users. Frogger is the most curious of the bunch. Primarily because there is already a Frogger title available for the iPhone, and it’s been out for a while. There is no further information available about how this new title will differ from the current one. All titles are being optimized for the iPhone and will feature touch screen controls and some use of the accelerometer. iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-58702192130', {title: 'Konami announces Metal Gear and Silent Hill titles for iPhone', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/iphone/konami-announces-metal-gear-and-silent-hill-titles-for-iphone/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4460'});

According the the French competition counsel Apple must cease its exclusive relationship with France Telecom’s Orange and allow other local carriers to offer the iPhone to its subscribers immediately. The reasonings is because the exclusive deal violates local freedom of competition and pricing laws. The inquiry into the situation started after France’s third largest mobile operator, Bouygues Telecom, filed a complaint with the regulator on Sept. 18th of this year. The French competition counsel said “Apple’s exclusive arrangement with Orange poses a serious and immediate threat to competition in the wireless sector and causes consumers to incur hefty and unjust fees should they attempt to switch providers.” France Telecom plans to appeal the decision - but the chances of it winning an appeal seem to be very slim. iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-11597939673', {title: 'Apple ordered to end iPhone exclusivity in France', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/iphone/apple-ordered-to-end-iphone-exclusivity-in-france/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4462'});

Well Apple has effectively killed off another trade show. The Apple Expo Paris 2009 event has been cancelled by Reed Exhibitions. The announcement came only a day after Apple announced that it would be pulling out of Macworld Expo in 2010 - and that CEO Steve Jobs would not be giving the Keynote at the 2009 event. Apple officially removed their presence from the Paris show in 2008, and as a result the entire show has been cancelled for 2009. The reason for this is simply that vendors aren’t buying booths for the trade show. This is not the first time Apple’s pull-out has killed a trade show. Apple has dropped out of both NAB and Macworld Boston in recent years…and the Boston show could not survive their departure. Many speculate that Macworld Expo will suffer the same fate, despite the fact that IDG World, the organizers of the event, insist that the show will continue into the future. iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-70540912589', {title: 'Apple Expo Paris 2009 is officially cancelled', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/mac/apple-expo-paris-2009-is-officially-cancelled/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4461'});

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Apple’s announcement yesterday is a hot topic around the web, with many people sounding off about their opinions on the situation. Some have even said that it has changed their plans for attending Macworld 2009. I thought I’d drop a poll in here and see how this has affected the AG readership. Are any of you changing your plans (positively or negatively) because of the lack of a Stevenote? Or are you going for sure now that you know it will be Apple’s last? Vote in the poll above, and feel free to sound off in the comments below. iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-35180717055', {title: 'POLL: Has Apple’s Announcement affected your Macworld plans?', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/macworld/poll-has-apples-announcement-affected-your-macworld-plans/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4457'});

IDG World Expo was quick to respond yesterday with assurances that the “Macworld Expo” event would continue to happen in 2010 and beyond - with or without Apple. IDG vice president Paul Kent released a statement shortly after Apple’s press release yesterday afternoon. “We are on track for a terrific show this year, with strong attendance and nearly 500 exhibitors showcasing their products at this January's event. Macworld Conference & Expo has thrived for 25 years due to the strong support of tens of thousands of people in the Mac community worldwide who use Macworld as a way to find great products, partake in professional development training and cultivate their personal and professional networks. “We are committed to serve their interests at the Moscone Center, January 4-8, 2010. Future events will continue to provide quality education, dynamic product viewing and will additionally focus on the amazing ways people are putting Apple products to work across all endeavors from desktops to iPhones to games to music. “We look forward to many successful years of Macworld to come.” Sadly, I’m not sure a “vote of no confidence” from Apple towards the Expo (which this clearly is - Apple no longer deems this as an important event) will be something that the event can over come. I can’t help but expect it to drag on for a few more years, losing more and more visitors and vendors each year until it slowly fades away. What do you think? Will the show last without Apple? iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-21363882115', {title: 'Macworld Expo set to continue with or without Apple', link: 'http://www.applegazette.com/apple-inc/macworld-expo-set-to-continue-with-or-without-apple/', content: 'http://www.applegazette.com/?ibegin_share_action=get_content&id=4456'});

Apple has posted the QuickTime video stream of today's Macworld Expo keynote by Phil Schiller. Apple made a number of announcements at today's event: - Apple Releases Aluminum Unibody 17" MacBook Pro - Apple Announces Changes to...

Apple announced a new 17" MacBook Pro which will be available in late January. Utilizing the same unibody construction as the 15" MacBook Pro and 13" MacBook, the 17" MacBook Pro will be available in a single alterable configuration f...

At today's Macworld Expo keynote, Apple announced several changes to the iTunes store. Starting today, 8 million of the iTunes Store's 10 million songs are now available DRM-free via iTunes Plus. All 10 million songs in the iTunes Stor...

In addition to iLife '09, Apple announced a major revision to its iWork suite of applications. iWork '09 is available now for $79/single user and $99/family pack, or only $49 with the purchase of a new Mac. It begins shipping today. Ke...

At MacWorld San Francisco today, Apple announced a major update to its iLife suite of applications. iLife '09 will be available by late January 2009. Upgrade costs are $79, with a family pack at $99. It is shipping on all new macs. Here's a quick bre...

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Skype's new 2.8 beta for Mac OS X adds screen sharing--in only one direction--and per-minute WiFi hotspot access through Boingo Wireless's network.Read More...

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There is a lot more to the new GarageBand than Phil Schiller let on in Tuesday's keynote. Ars shines a light on some of the lesser-known new features in GarageBand '09.Read More...

iWeb '09 didn't get any face time during Apple's final Macworld Expo keynote, so we gave it a whirl on the showroom floor. Thanks to the arrival of some handy new features and much-requested fundamentals, iWeb '09 is a much more viable option for any user (not just MobileMe members) who needs good-looking sites with minimal fuss. Read More...

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We all know OS X is more user-friendly, more aesthetically pleasing, and far less annoying than Windows, but did you know it’s better at fighting life-threatening disease, too? Siemens’ healthcare does, and that’s why they’re now using iMacs running Leopard to support their proprietary TRUGENE HIV-1 Genotyping Kit and OpenGene DNA Sequencing System. The switch has just received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, so Siemens is cleared to begin using it as soon as the system is in place. FDA 510(k) clearance is a series of requirements any new medial devices must meet, by law, before they can be implemented in practice. The clearance opens the door for other health science and service companies to make similar use of the Apple operating system. Siemens lists increased patient data storage capacity, expandable patient data management capabilities, faster sequencing times and more customizable reporting functions as the reasons for the selection of OS X. (more…)

In recent years, the Mac has become a device capable of acting as a very powerful media center. iTunes, Front Row, and OS X in general, provide a plethora of features which justify the Mac as a living room device. That said, one vital piece is missing as a standard: watching and recording live TV on your Mac. There is a wide variety of hardware and software which allow you to watch TV, and this post will cover some of the options available to you. What’s available? There are several different TV receivers available for the Mac. They all connect via USB, plug into an antenna socket (some include small, portable antennas), and are bundled with a piece of software. Many offer slightly different additional features which meet the specific needs of different users. The most widely known company producing Mac tuners is Elgato. They develop a range of ‘EyeTV’ devices, and also the widely acclaimed EyeTV Software. The main competitors to Elgato consist of Pinnacle and Miglia. Interestingly, the majority of TV products are aimed at the non-U.S. international market. I’ll note which devices are international and which are U.S. compatible below. (more…)

A MacBlogz source is claiming that the AT&T’s iPhone tethering their CEO Ralph De La Vega mentioned last week as coming “soon” will roughly add an additional $30 to your plan. It is rumored to offer a 5GB/month allowance with the expected speeds of “GPRS: 30k - dialup speeds, EDGE: 110k - ISDN speeds, 3G: 1000k - slow broadband.” This would match AT&T’s current tethering option for BlackBerry customers and the plan, overall, works out to about $0.006/MB. That doesn’t sound terribly expensive, but for users who were planning to use it for data extensive applications and desire unlimited data, they will supposedly be told to “get a wireless PC card.” However, oddly, while BlackBerry customers can pay for additional data at more costly $.48/MB, iPhone users will purportedly have their service “automatically disconnected” if they “use too much bandwidth.” (more…)

EventBox is an application created by The Cosmic Machine, which aims to provide one place from which to manage all your online social networking activity. It can ‘pack all your social networks in one box’. I think that an application performing the function that EventBox aims to could certainly be very useful. There are a host of advantages to having several different websites all tied together, not merely the convenience of them ‘all being in once place’. The possibility of being able to move data between networks would be very welcome (integrating Facebook and Flickr photos, or having Pownce know all your Facebook contact details could be really useful). (more…)

When it comes to web site development IDEs, Coda is one of the “must have” Mac applications. The premise is simple: one application that handles all aspects of site development and promotion: editing browser code, cleaning up schemas and tables, wielding CSS, managing versioning and promoting changes to staging and production. If you’re stuck on syntax, just open up Coda’s handy library to find that missing parameter or HTML entity. You really need to see Coda in action to get a feel for how much it helps improve your web workflow. Apart from the 63 improvements Panic has baked into version 1.6 there are four new features that make this great program even better. While they may have added syntax highlighting for Objective-J/Cappuccino, “smart” spell checking (so that the editor only cares about your words and not your code) and the ability to find and open files with speed and ease, the real fun comes with Coda’s new found support for plug-ins. Users of BBEdit/TextWrangler, TextMate and a host of other OS X editors can attest to the power of plug-ins. They can speed up coding dramatically and let you accomplish some tasks that would be impossible by hand. (more…)

Over on GigaOM, Narendra Rocherolle ponders the thought of the iPhone as a micropayments device: I was playing Texas Hold'em on the iPhone the other day when it struck me: If Apple allowed one-touch financial transactions inside apps -- in the case of Texas Hold'em, for example, to buy $1,000 of poker chips for $1 -- the consequences could be huge. Social networks like Facebook and MySpace, games, location-based services and pure-play commerce apps could see instant windfalls with the right functionality. It’s an an interesting idea so be sure to give it a read →

I do a fair bit of video editing and I have upgraded my arsenal of tools throughout the years. Each time I go for something that can pack a little bit more punch in terms of video editing. However there is a problem with this, a problem many freelance videographers run into…money. But this issue is not the lack of money but rather the large price point of a professional editing suite. However it is possible to get professional results, for much less. Here are some tips for how I’ve been able to get better editing tools for my Mac without spending an arm and a leg. I first started editing using a Powerbook G4 and used it for years, eventually getting a MacBook to use for more personal work. But eventually it hit me, that I needed a faster and more powerful machine for editing video. I would love nothing more than to own a Mac Pro tower, but it was simply out of my price range. So I went straight for the Macbook Pro. However it wasn’t a matter of affordability, I wanted the fastest computer I could get for the least amount of money. So I went with a 20″ iMac, and honestly I have never been happier. (more…)

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