Type of Article: MacNews News Article

iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for March 30

Posted by | Mar 30, 2010 | |

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

Jungle Disk has released a free app that that allows users to access and manage their data stored with Jungle Disk via iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. As the newest addition to Jungle Disk’s portfolio of online backup and storage solutions, the app expands the number of ways Jungle Disk users can store, backup and share data in the cloud.

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Apple releases QuickTime, iTunes, iPhoto updates

Apple releases QuickTime, iTunes, iPhoto updates

Posted by | Mar 30, 2010 | , |

Apple has released updates for QuickTime, iTunes and iPhoto. You can obtain ’em via the Software Updates component of Mac OS X’s Systems Preferences app.

QuickTime 7.6.6 addresses 16 security issues on both the Mac and Windows platforms. iTunes 9.1.0 has five security fixes and adds support for iPad syncing and iBooks organizing and syncing. iPhoto 8.1.2 adds iPad support and boasts syncing improvements.

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OtterBox Commuter case for the iPhone available in new colors

OtterBox Commuter case for the iPhone available in new colors

Posted by | Mar 30, 2010 | |

RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released the OtterBox Commuter case for the iPhone in new colors. The cases are US$34.95 each.

The OtterBox Commuter interactive case for iPhone incorporates three layers of impact-absorbing materials. First, a self-adhering transparent film covers and protects the touch screen. Next, a firm silicone skin completely encases the iPhone’s housing. Finally, a one-piece, molded polycarbonate shell snaps tightly over the whole assembly.

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Dot Hill introduces AssuredSAN appliances

Posted by | Mar 30, 2010 | , |

Dot Hill (http://www.dothill.com), a provider of storage solutions and software for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), open storage partners and system integrators, has expanded its channel program with the introduction of its next-generation AssuredSAN disk-to-disk data protection appliances targeted at small-to-medium businesses (SMBs).
 

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Flash Media Encoder 3.1 for Mac OS now a free download

Posted by | Mar 30, 2010 | , |

Adobe has announced that Flash Media Live Encoder 3.1 for Mac OS X is now a free download. You can grab it at http://blogs.adobe.com/flashmedia/2010/03/flash_media_live_encoder_31_fo_1.html .

Features include: the ability to perform up to three simultaneous encodes; saving to local file during encoding; auto-adjust (helps manage the stream quality to stay live under poor network conditions); and support for H.264 and VP6 codecs. Flash Media Live Encoder is designed for content owners who want to stream live events like concerts, sporting events, web casts, and news.

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