MacBites

MacBites - Episode 0003


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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
      • Typinator www.ergonis.com/products/typinator
      • TextExpander www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander
      • TypeIt4Me www.ettoresoftware.com
      • Elaine's tutorial on creating global bookmarks
      • ...more
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        MacBitesBy Elaine Giles and Mike Thomas

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