วันศุกร์ที่ 22 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2551

Airfoil 3.1 offers Apple TV support

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Rogue Amoeba has released Airfoil 3.1, the latest version of its Airport Express streaming audio utility for Mac OS X. Airfoil allows users to send audio from any application to an Airport Express, and can also send audio to multiple Airport Express units simultaneously. New features in version 3.1 include support for the Apple TV’s new AirTunes feature, which allows Airfoil to stream audio to the set-top box, and support for Airfoil Speakers for Windows. The release also fixes a DVD playback issue with Mac OS X 10.5.2, and includes various other fixes and improvements. Airfoil 3.1 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later and sells for $25; users of Airfoil 2 can upgrade for $10. In addition to the Mac version, Rogue Amoeba also offers Airfoil 2.5 for Windows; it sells for $25 as well.

iSuppli: Apple ‘significantly’ lowered 2008 NAND forecast

iSuppli: Apple ‘significantly’ lowered 2008 NAND forecast

Apple has lowered its 2008 NAND flash memory order forecast, a new report indicates. According to iSuppli, the company “has slashed its 2008 NAND order forecast significantly and has informed suppliers that its demand growth will slow in 2008 compared to 2007.” The reports states that this is expected to have a large impact on the NAND market overall, as Apple was the world’s third largest OEM buyer of NAND memory in 2007, with purchases of $1.2 billion, which represents 13.1 percent of the global market. Apple currently uses NAND flash memory in most of its portable consumer devices, including the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, and the iPhone. Prior to learning of Apple’s lowered forecast, iSuppli had predicted that the company’s NAND purchases would rise 32.2 percent this year, helping to encourage significant market growth.

DLO unveils VideoShell for iPod nano 3G

DLO unveils VideoShell for iPod nano 3G

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Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has introduced its new VideoShell case for the iPod nano (with video). The VideoShell is a hard-shell case made from protective polycarbonate that features a kickstand in the rear of the case for hands-free video viewing. The stand elevates and holds the nano without limiting access to the dock connector and headphone jack, and the case also features a beveled opening for access to the Click Wheel, as well as complete open access to the Dock Connector, headphone jack, and hold switch. "With its extra-strong polycarbonate outer shell and unique kickstand, the DLO VideoShell for nano combines supreme functionality with solid protection from everyday nicks and scrapes,” said Marcia Germ, director of product development for DLO. “The case’s snap-on front ensures that the bottom is unobstructed and free for docking, so you’ll never have to take your nano out of its shell.” The DLO VideoShell for iPod nano (with video) is available now and sells for $20; for more information on the VideoShell check out our review.

Ambrosia updates iToner, adds iPhone 1.1.3, format support

Ambrosia updates iToner, adds iPhone 1.1.3, format support

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Ambrosia Software has released iToner 1.0.6, the latest version of its custom iPhone ringtone utility for Mac OS X. New in iToner 1.0.6 is support for iPhone software 1.1.3, as well as support for .mp3 .mp4, .wav, and .aif files, French, German, and Italian localizations, intelligent audio processing for added ringtones, and various other fixes and enhancements. iToner requires Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later and sells for $15; a free trial download is also available.