Nokia's Ovi Contacts application receives an update
February 28, 2009
“Nokia’s Ovi Contacts application, which ties-in with the default Contacts application, in Symbian Series 60 phones, running on Feature Pack 2, and enables you to see where your contacts are and, what they are currently up to, via Instant Messaging, has been updated.
The new release of the Beta doesn’t add a host of improvements, but, rather, it should run more smoother overall than the previous version, and also the search facility has been improved upon. Supported devices include the N96, N85, N78, and N79. You can download the latest Beta of Ovi Contacts here
“Close to perfect” — the 17-inch MacBook Pro
February 28, 2009
At 6.6 pounds and 0.98 inches thick, reports Dana Wollman (laptopmag.com), the 17-inch MacBook Pro is the worlds thinnest and lightest notebook with that size display. Wollman calls it a a superior desktop replacement with epic battery life that you can take almost anywhere. An Editors Choice at Laptop Mag, the 17-inch MacBook Pro earns a 4- (out of 5) star rating.
17-inch MacBook Pro “an easy recommendation”
February 28, 2009
The 17-MacBook Pro earns a 4 (out of 5) star rating from Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com), who calls its design jawdropping and its 17-inch widescreen display magnificent; its about as close to an edge-to-edge screen as one can get. Cheng concludes that it was inconceivable that a design as attractive as the previous version could be outdone, but Apple somehow pulled it off, as the 17-inch is sexier and still the lightest in its class.
Nik Software products now available at Apple stores
February 28, 2009
Discerning photographers have long admired the powerful and easy-to-use plug-ins from Nik Software featuring the firms patented U Point technology. Nik today announced that photographers can now find all seven Nik plug-in products on the online Apple Store and the Complete Collection for Aperture at more than 30 Apple retail stores.
iLife ’09 “a must-have update”
February 28, 2009
Mac owners who use even one of the iLife applications, posits Ryan Faas (computerworld.com) in his comprehensive review of iLife 09, will find at least one new feature worth the cost of upgrading to iLife 09. iPhoto 09, for example, is pretty much worth the upgrade price in itself. He considers both iPhoto 09 and iMovie 09 an incredible value and GarageBand more than worth the price.
Monitoring the health of coral reefs on iTunes U
February 28, 2009
Dr. John Turner, an endocrinologist at the University of Toledo, has been studying the health of coral reef ecosystems, since 1997. Reef Monitor, excerpts from his lecture series to high school students interested in marine sciences, offers a fascinating look at the factors directly effecting coral reefs, threatening the reefs themselves and reducing the organisms that previously thrived in them.
Coming Attractions: Watchmen
February 28, 2009
Based on the award-winning graphic novel published by DC Comics, the highly anticipated Watchmen opens in theaters March 6. Be sure to watch the two trailers and the behind-the-scenes journal on the QuickTime movie trailers site. But if you really want to get into the Watchmen spirit, youll also want to download the free Watchmen app from the App Store and catch more journals on iTunes.
Hack a Phone for 10 Grand?
February 28, 2009
Contestants in security contest will have the opportunity to hack an iPhone, Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile, or BlackBerry device. There’s one caveat: They cannot actually touch the smartphones.
Chat With Your TV on Your Phone
February 28, 2009
Mobui Audience Chat allows television broadcasters and studios to chat live with audiences on the air on their mobile devices.
Google: Paid Apps for Unlocked Android a No-Go
February 28, 2009
You can still purchase software from the Android Market for the T-Mobile edition of the first ‘gPhone’ however.