Year: 2010

iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for Oct. 20

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store.

Jasra has announced Josh & Emma Go to the Beach 1.0 for iPad users. This is an US$0.99 story for young children, ages two to four, about a brother and sister who explore the beach. Along the way there are opportunities for interaction that teaches little ones about counting, colors and object names. The app has a child narrator’s voice.

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MacTech Conference offers first chance to discuss Mac OS X Lion

MacTech Conference will be the first public opportunity to discuss Mac OS X 10.7 (“Lion”), how to take advantage of the new App Store for Mac, and the impacts of Lion’s new features (including Mission Control, Full Screen, Launchpad, Auto save and Apps resume).

As the first major industry event after Apple’s announcements, attendees can talk through their options with industry experts and peers, form strategies for adoption and support, and more.  The conference, for IT Pros and Mac developers, will be held Nov. 3-5 in Los Angeles.

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Panda Security launches Panda Antivirus for Mac

Panda Security has launched Panda Antivirus for Mac. This new solution delivers protection against malware affecting Mac OS and Mac OS X; it also prevents Mac users from transmitting malware to other users of Windows and Linux operating systems.

Panda Antivirus for Mac scans files and email, detecting and eliminating or blocking many types of threats, including viruses, Trojans, spyware, keyloggers, adware, hacking tools, botnets, dialers, scareware and other threats that have traditionally targeted Windows users.  

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WaterField Design announces cases for new MacBook Air

Well, that was quick. WaterField Designs (http://www.sfbags.com/) has already announced two new laptop SleeveCases and Suede Jacket Sleeves made specifically for Apple’s just-announced MacBook Air 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch notebooks. Manufactured locally in San Francisco, these stylish, custom-fitted and protective Macbook Air cases will begin shipping by Oct. 29.

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