Category: Apple Computing

Apple has released a minor update to the current iOS 5.0.1 for the iPhone.  The update has the moniker 9A406 making only minor alterations to the current version of iOS.  This version has not been pushed out globally yet and details of the update have been a bit difficult to come by.  However, this release was addressed in the Apple support document and is meant to fix issues with the following items on the iPhone 4S: “Invalid SIM” or “No…

iTunes is having a number of issues according to reports we have received from our members and readers.  Reports late last night of Apple rolling the system out early in the wrong parts of the world and then refunding the monies hours later were rampant.  Then it was Apple ID’s not being recognized.  Now it seems as though some of our readers are having issues with getting through the screens associated with registering for the service. Unfortunately, this issue is…

Many iPhone users who have had their iPhone stolen are finding that the thieves or those who purchased the stolen property can actually still send text messages as the original owner of the phone.  Apparently, this was first discovered in the Mac Rumors forums at http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1267235 Initially, Apple made users believe that the remote wiping utility which is now on all iPhone, would resolve such issues, however, as it seems many users in the forum have discovered, the thieves will…

Rumors of a mid sized Apple iPad are once again flairing up on the internet.   The latest in a posting from DigiTimes Systems mentions the possibility of Apple launching a 7.85 inch iPad  late 2012.  The site goes on to compare the Apple iPad and the Kindle Fire, obviously in an effort to give the iPad some competition. While the mini iPad would make some people happy with the fact that the iPad would then be able to fit into…

Are you the type of person who has their entire life written down or are writing a book about it?  If so, then you will want to look at the new version of Mariner Software’s MacJounral.  Version 6.0 was released with over 100 improvements and changes to the journaling program.  Complete with new blogging tools, MacJournal allows you to write and entry and share it with the world if that is what your life is about. MacJournal’s efficiencies are the…

These are the daily specials from the Electronic Arts website as specified by them at press time. Hot Deal of the Day: Spy Mouse – iPhone — Snack your way through the more than 70 levels and 6 different worlds, outwitting the cats as you move along munching on the snacks. Other Free Items: Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition — iPad / iPhone — Puts the user in charge of a gourmet restaurant and gives 30 gourmet dishes to serve. Pogo…

Apple has posted an update for their iTunes program with the release of version 10.5.2.  This update addresses issues with audio distortion with playing and importing of CD’s into the iTunes library.  Apple has also improved iTunes Match in this release although the song limit is still 25,000 songs. For more information about iTunes, check out the iTunes website at: http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Apple  has posted a complete break down of the update at: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1426

Microsoft has released their iPad version of their organizational management software OneNote.  Version 1.3 of the OneNote software is a free download from the Apple App Store and allows the user to create up to 500 notes.  After that mark, the user would need to purchase the full package of the OneNote program with the in-app purchase option.  The full package of OneNote for iPad is $14.99.  The package for the iPhone is $4.99. Changes between version 1.2 and 1.3…

Donut Games has just released their free iPhone game of the week and this week’s game is the a very “just in time for Christmas” type game, Ruberth’s Kick n’ Fly.  The game puts the player as Santa in the position of being kicked into the air by a reindeer.  Using various platforms to bounce higher or bounce mushrooms to really get a kick, Santa much collect as many of the ornaments on the particular stage as possible.  Each stage…

These are the daily deals from Electronic Arts as per their deals website: Today’s Hot Deal — Mirror’s Edge – iPad Free Games: Flight Control – iPhone Pogo — iPhone (Upgrade to Premium for $.99 or 70% off) Flight Control HD — iPad Mirror’s Edge – iPhone   The above deals were available in the US store at the time of press.

These are the daily deals from Electronic Arts as per their deals website: Today’s Hot Deal —Flight Control for the iPhone Free Games: Flight Control HD — iPad Mirror’s Edge – iPhone Mirror’s Edge – iPad The above deals were available in the US store at the time of press.

Donut Games, the software vendor famous for its Rat on the Run series of games, has another of its popular games now available for the hard price of Free.  Normally a 99 cent download, Cave Bowling uses a combination of a bowling ball and wacky physics to bowl over the pins.  Each level is more challenging than the next and with more levels than you can shake a stick at, you will be busy with the challenge for a good…

MacUpdate is offering 12 major Mac applications for $49.00 for a limited time. The Applications in this bundle include: Tech Tool 6 Icon Box (only to the first 15,000 customers) Total Finder Postbox 3 Fontpack Pro Master Labels & Addresses Mac DVDRipper Pro 3 Back In Focus NeverWinter Nights 2 Hear iClip 5 FoldersSynchronizer The entire suite of apps would normally cost $741, however for the next 13 12 days, they are selling them for $49.00 for the entire suite. …

This morning, Google announced the availability of Currents, their Flipboard like application for the iPhone, iPad and Android.  The App system itself produces very nice clean type and has a number of popular magazines already in the system, including out Call-A.P.P.L.E. News.  You can download the Google Currents version of Call-A.P.P.L.E. News at: http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAowyI4W/call_apple_news You can download the Google Currents App from the following location: http://www.google.com/producer/currents?referrer=utm_source%3Dlinkshare%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26utm_campaign%3DCAow6LoV

This article is presented for those with Intel Macs (and PCs) who choose to have an alternative operating system available. It is possible to install it as a Dual-Boot system, Virtual Machine, or just run it from the live DVD. Late last month (November) Mint 12 was released to the public (free). Mint is a full multi-media distribution of Linux. There has been a lot of extremely positive press about this version. It’s almost as if someone hired the PR…

Donut games has changed their free games of the week, now making Action Buggy available.   Action Buggy is a very difficult high action game, similar in concept to Moon Patrol from the 1980’s.  Normally the game is a .99 cent download but Donut games is making it available for a limited time for free.   The game can be downloaded from the Donut Games App Store page at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=364025671&mt=8 Jungle Crash Land, another fun game and one of last weeks free…

The iCade started out as an April Fools joke, but was soon realized by the popular gadget company ThinkGeek.  The iCade — Ipad Arcade Cabinet — harkens back to the old school  type arcade style and enhances any game experience, especially those old 1980’s games.   Many manufacaturers have looked for the iCade as a standard for their game play and while the price for the cabinet is normally $99.99, ThinkGeek is running a special for Black Friday sales with a…

Game: CrazyMoto HD Version: 1.0 Publisher: Hare URL: http://itunes.apple.com/app/crazymoto-hd-special/id476870574?mt=8 When we went searching for a new game of the day, we were pleasantly surprised at what we found.  CrazyMoto HD by Hare is a game that offers the best iPhone gamer a bit of a challenge in control.   The game itself while simply a motorcycle game, offers features that are first class including Realistic physics. Destructible motor bike. Realistic shocks. Challenge mode. Practice mode. 80 levels, in FOUR distinct worlds….

Donut Games, the publisher of the popular Rat on a Skateboard app is currently offering two of their games for the iphone for free.  Parachute, which is a serious game of control skills and Jungle Crash Land, one of our favorites, are both on tap for free download for “a limited time”.  Donut games occasionally offers some of their games in a “Free Game of the Week” promotion. You can download Parachute at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=313734044&mt=8 Jungle Crash Land is available at:…

Game: Tap Tap Muppets Version: 1.0 Publisher: Disney / Tapulous URL: http://itunes.apple.com/app/tap-tap-muppets/id478167642?mt=8 For those of us who refuse to grow up or those who loved the Tap Tap series of games, there is now the ultimate laughing time Tap Tap game available from Disney and Tapulous.  Tap Tap Muppets features all of those lovable characters from the popular TV and movie series.  The game comes with two tracks initially another 4 tracks are available for download immediately. The game has…