Apple released version 10.4.1 of their iTunes software today, bringing a good chunk of bug fixes. The bug fixes include media keys on third party keyboards, adding artwork, purchasing an HD movie, iTunes takes long to resume after sleep, and VoiceOver.
Updates
Apple releases new updated iMacs with faster graphics and processors
We were hearing rumors about an update of iMac since a few months. In the past week, shortage of iMacs in some Apple Stores clearly showed that Apple will soon be releasing updated models. Today Apple announced new iMacs with Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and new graphic cards. The base price of iMac is still $1,199 for the 3.06GHz Core i3 model with 21.5 inch display.
New screenshots of Hotmail Wave 4 revealed
Just a few days ago we saw some new screenshots of Windows Live Hotmail Wave 4 which revealed some new features. Today, a French website pinnula.fr posted some newer images of Hotmail Wave 4. Although these images are in French but still we can notice some new improvements and changes.
Apple will charge for future iPad updates – just like with the iPod Touch
This piece of news isn’t really news, although it is being considered so. If you have just started following Apple, here’s a quick rundown of history: Apple provides major iPhone updates for free, while iPod Touch users have to pay for them. Similarly, Apple will charge for future iPad updates after OS 4.0 which should be available soon after the iPad launch – as early as June when the new generation iPhone 4G ( or iPhone HD ) will be announced.
Windows Live Wave 4 screenshots and information revealed
Tom Warren from Neowin has published some screenshots and insider information for the upcoming Windows Live Wave 4 which include Windows Live Messenger 2010 and Windows Live Writer 2010 redesign. The images really look like a work in progress, so if you think they’re fake or look bad, remind yourself that.
Palm webOS 1.3.1 Available now!
A newer version, 1.3.1, of the webOS is now available for Palm Pre users just a day before the release of their Palm Pixi. The webOS has had 6 minor and major updates so far, making this the 7th in line. It is a 126MB update and can be installed via the software updater.
Video: So this is how it is like working at Microsoft!
Ever wondered how it feels to have a job at one of the biggest software companies in the world? Or if that’s your dream like countless other people, here’s a video by Microsoft employees over at Channel 9 that gives a humorous insight on the experience of working there. So if you’re planning to get a job at Microsoft or believe the myths you’ve heard, this video is for you.
New HTC TouchFlo3D 2.6 updates for Windows Mobile
WMPoweruser has posted a couple of videos that demonstrate the improvements and additions to HTC’s TouchFlo3D interface. Focus is on finger friendly navigation, but the demo is on a resistive screen. It has a better photo viewer than before and an album view that can be best described as a Coverflow knock off. Some inspiration from the HTC Hero Sense theme is also visible. While all these improvements look amazing, and WMPoweruser goes on to say it gives Coverflow a run for its money, it’s really slow when running!
The great thing about TouchFlo3D in my opinion? The theme is now skin deep in Windows Mobile. The settings panels are all skinned in TouchFlo3D as well, so you wouldn’t see a mixture of two themes but instead TouchFlo3D all around. Check out the cool demos below:
Firefox 3.7 might have an Aero Glass supported theme in Vista and 7
Firefox 3.7 might have full support for Aero glass in Windows Vista and 7 as evident from some mockups available in the Mozilla Wiki. These are only mockups of what it might look like, but don’t raise your expectations to high. Mozilla had claimed to make Firefox 3 resemble the UI of different operating systems, but so far they didn’t get it right for Vista and XP despite many releases.
Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 updates – Download available later today
Microsoft has announced Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 which will bring better performance, compatibility and reliability to the product based on feedback from partners and customers.