NewerTech and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the NuPower AL15 high-capacity replacement battery for 15-inch aluminum PowerBook G4s. The 53.3 watt-hour battery is available immediately for US$129.99, and offers the longest run-time of any battery currently on the market for aluminum PowerBook models.
Read MoreApple today released Battery Update 1.1, which enhances the performance of a battery to ensure that full capacity is available for a PowerBook or iBook. The Battery Update supports the following products: iBook (Dual USB), iBook (Late 2001), iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM), iBook (32 VRAM), iBook G4 (12-inch), PowerBook G4 (12-inch), PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI), PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW 800), PowerBook G4 (17-inch), and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.33GHz). The update is available via the Mac OS X Software Update preference pane. Read More
Native Instruments has announced the Battery 1.3 update, which brings the popular drum-sampler to Mac OS X and Pro Tools users. Battery 1.3 fully supports Maac OS X’s modern technologies and interfaces, including AudioUnits, RTAS, VST, and standalone operation with CoreMIDI and CoreAudio. The update is immediately available to all registered users as a US$29 direct download.
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