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Id Software’s RAGE Arrives on Mac App Store [Mac Blog]

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

As the Mac becomes more popular, the arrival of A-List titles to the platform is beginning to become a more common occurrence. The latest top-shelf game to hit the Mac is Id Software’s RAGE, which has gone live both on the Mac App Store [ Direct Link ] and on publisher Aspyr’s GameAgent online store . The game takes place more than 100 years after the impact of an asteroid destroys most life on earth. The player awakens after being frozen in cryo-stasis without any memory of who he is or what he is supposed to do. The game plays out in a world similar to Mad Max and the like, with the player fighting enemies, making allies, and trying to find his place in an utterly wrecked planet. Potential purchasers should note that the game is titled the “Campaign Edition” because it only includes the single player campaign, not the multiplayer components. Priced at $39.99, the well-reviewed post-apocalyptic shoot-em-up has some hefty system requirements , asking for at least OS X 10.7.2 and an Intel Core 2 Duo and a long list of graphics cards — most significantly, however, integrated video chipsets are not supported. RAGE: Campaign Edition is $39.99 on the Mac App Store and weighs in at nearly 13GB. Purchasers are strongly encouraged to double check their system requirements before purchasing. [ Direct Link ] Continue reading →

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OS X 10.7.3 Update ‘CUI Error’ Fixable in Many Cases with Combo Version

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Following yesterday’s release of OS X 10.7.3 , a number of users in our forums and at Apple’s discussion forums began reporting issues with the update. The most serious of these issues seems to be widespread crashing of apps generally accompanied by an artwork error in the crash notice window in which the window’s buttons are replaced with graphics showing “CUI” and question marks. In general, users have found that applying the combo version of the OS X 10.7.3 update rather than the standard delta version typically offered via Software Update will fix the issues. The combo update can even be applied over an existing installation that is exhibiting the problem. With the crashing issues perhaps causing users difficulties in applying the combo update to fix the problem, OS X Daily provides a nice summary of how this can be accomplished: The simple formula is this: – Download Mac OS X 10.7.3 Combo Updater ( direct link ) – Run the 10.7.3 Combo Updater on top of the existing 10.7.3 installation – Reboot If you can’t get to the desktop of the Mac in question, you can boot it with Target Disk Mode (Firewire or Thunderbolt required), and then point the 10.7.3 Combo Update at the troubled Mac and install it that way. If your OS X installation is totally screwed up and you can’t use target disk mode, you have a few choices: 1. Restore from a recent pre-10.7.3 Time Machine backup, then install the Combo Updater 2. Boot from Recovery HD, a Recovery Drive , or Lion USB drive , and reinstall everything Not the best situation, but hopefully you have recent Time Machine backups. The report also notes that users who already updated and are unaffected by the issues but still concerned that there may still be issues lurking can back up their systems and simply install the combo version for peace of mind. Update : 9to5Mac notes that Apple has put out a notice to a set of OS X 10.7.3 testers asking for feedback on the issue. We would like to know if you have experienced an issue after updating to 10.7.3 characterized by the following: Applications crash or quit on launch, The term “CUI” and other graphic anomalies appear in dialogs and windows. If you have encountered this issue please submit a bug report. Be sure to include the following with your report: Install logs, system logs, a full System Report. Continue reading →

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Apple Releases OS X 10.7.3 with New Language Support and Bug Fixes

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Apple today released OS X 10.7.3, the third maintenance update to OS X Lion. The update is available via Software Update and Apple’s download pages. The 10.7.3 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac including fixes that: – Add Catalan, Croatian, Greek, Hebrew, Romanian, Slovak, Thai, and Ukrainian language support – Address issues when using smart cards to log into OS X – Resolve issues authenticating with directory services – Address compatibility issues with Windows file sharing Detailed information is available in the full full release notes . Available versions includes: – OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Client) (997.01 MB) – OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Client Combo) (1.2 GB) – OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server) (1 GB) – OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server) Combo (1.34 GB) – Server Admin Tools 10.7.3 (202.59 MB) Apple has also released Security Update 2012-001 to bring security fixes to users running systems with Mac OS X Snow Leopard: – Security Update 2012-001 (Snow Leopard) (192.73 MB) – Security Update 2012-001 Server (Snow Leopard) (212.09 MB) Finally, Apple has also released Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.2 Client (3.75 MB) to address issues with screen sharing. Continue reading →

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Valve opens up Steam Mobile beta to general public

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

After a brief period of exclusivity, Valve has opened up the Steam Mobile beta to the general public. Previously just a select group of Steam users were allowed to try the beta, although invites handed out to testers gradually increased the userbase. Free Android and iPhone versions of the mobile client are available…. Continue reading →

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Norton launches beta of Identify Safe cloud service

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Norton has begun a beta of a new cloud-based security service, Identify Safe. The technology is meant to save and sync private web form data across multiple browsers and devices, primarily logins and credit card information. So far the only computer platform to support the Identify Safe client is Windows, but test apps are already available for iOS and Android…. Continue reading →

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Macworld 2012: Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac Coming

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Autodesk was at Macworld showing off a new product for the Mac called Autodesk Inventor Fusion . Autodesk Inventor Fusion is an existing 3D mechanical design software on Windows, but will soon become available for the Mac for the first time. Autodesk made headlines back in 2010 when they returned to the Mac platform after a two decade hiatus. Due to the success they’ve seen with their existing Mac products, the company will be bringing Inventor Fusion to the Mac. In the next few weeks, Autodesk will be releasing a free Technology Preview for the program which will allow Mac users to download an early version and provide feedback. The final release will come at some point later. Inventor Fusion is meant to be an easier to use tool focused on mechanical design which incorporates physical properties of objects. Autodesk® Inventor® Fusion is 3D modeling software that showcases intuitive direct manipulation capabilities for unrivaled ease of use. By uniting direct modeling and parametric workflows, Inventor Fusion offers the best of both worlds. Designers can freely explore complex shapes and forms while maintaining the underlying parametric history. Inventor Fusion makes it easy to open and edit 3D models from almost any source and incorporate them into your design, enabling rapid design changes without limitations. The software will include seamless cloud access for storage, collaboration and web viewing. Autodesk has a Facebook page set up for Inventor Fusion and will be announcing the Mac download in the near future. Continue reading →

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T-Mobile to Offer Additional Support for iPhone Users on Its Network [iOS Blog]

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

U.S. carrier T-Mobile has decided to offer “additional support” to customers using the iPhone on its network, reports TmoNews . While T-Mobile doesn’t sell the iPhone, it reports that more than 1 million unlocked iPhones are used on its network and the additional support will be useful to T-Mobile’s less tech-savvy iPhone users. T-Mobile will support users who have questions about “common procedures, information about feature and specifications and other basic device questions.” Most T-Mobile iPhone users are limited to T-Mobile’s slower EDGE network due to the iPhone’s incompatibility with the 1700/2100 MHz bands used by the carrier for its faster data networks. Late last year, though, some of T-Mobile’s towers were adjusted for its faster HSPA+ network, moving them to the iPhone-accessible 1900MHz band in some “pockets” of the country. Earlier this month, T-Mobile claimed the next iPhone chipset could be capable of supporting the carrier’s Advanced Wireless Spectrum, but noted that it didn’t have any specific knowledge of Apple’s future products. Continue reading →

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iPhone Average Selling Price Remains Steady Even With Free 3GS Offer

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Earlier this week, Apple reported its best quarterly earnings ever , taking in more than $46 billion over three months. 53% of that revenue was from the sale of 37 million iPhones, at an average selling price of nearly $660. This ASP is particularly impressive, considering this is the first quarter that Apple has sold a “free” iPhone in the U.S. — the iPhone 3GS is available for free to new two-year contract signers on AT&T. Apple’s iPhone ASP has remained fairly consistent, hovering between $622 and $660 for most of the phone’s lifespan. With Apple offering their cheapest iPhones yet this quarter, some analysts wondered if that would have a negative effect on the iPhone’s ASP. It seems that demand for the 64GB iPhone 4S — the most expensive iPhone yet at $849 — has easily offset the cheaper iPhone 3GS and 4 models. All Things D reports estimates from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners that claim 89% of iPhone purchases in the U.S. were for the iPhone 4S, with only 4% of buyers choosing the iPhone 3GS. More relevant for the discussion above, CIRP estimates that higher-end 4S models sold particularly well, with 21% of 4S purchasers opting for the 64GB model and 34% picking up the 32GB. Continue reading →

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Macworld 2012: ‘Clear’ To Do App for iOS, WDC MyBook Thunderbolt Duo

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Macworld | iWorld 2012 kicked off this morning in San Francisco with the opening of the expo show floor. For years, Macworld was the major trade show for Apple to announce their new products. The venue was the launching ground for the first iPhone launch back in 2007. Since Apple’s departure, the show has continued with a focus on 3rd party companies. This year, the show has been rebranded as Macworld | iWorld reflecting the increased importance of iOS in the Apple ecosystem. Clear Realmac Software and Impending used Macworld | iWorld to announce their new to do app for the iPhone. Impending is a new studio formed by Phill Ryu and David Lanham . Ryu is best known for his work on MacHeist , which MacRumors has partnered with in the past. The app is called Clear and is a minimalist take on the to do / list manager app, focusing on simple gestures to manage all elements of the list: The app has not yet launched but will be coming in the next couple of weeks. It will be a free download for the basic app with in-app purchases for color themes and the ability to have multiple lists. WDC MyBook Thunderbolt Duo At least one new Thunderbolt product has been announced. Western Digital announced that they would be showing off their MyBook Thunderbolt Duo drive system at Macworld. The new drives will presumably be similar to their existing MyBook product line. Pricing and availability has not yet been announced. We’ll have more from Macworld | iWorld over the next few days. Continue reading →

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iPhone Represents 55% of Verizon’s 4Q 2011 Smartphone Sales

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Earlier this month, Verizon Wireless Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo noted that the carrier had activated 4.2 million iPhones during the fourth quarter of 2011, more than doubling the previous quarter’s sales on the momentum of the iPhone 4S launch and potentially signaling a blockbuster quarter for Apple in the iPhone market. Verizon today officially announced its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011, revealing in a conference call that the company actually activated 4.3 million iPhones during the quarter. With the carrier reporting total smartphone sales of 7.7 million units, the iPhone represented approximately 55% of the carrier’s smartphone sales for the quarter. Verizon wireless profit margins and net growth in retail customers Smartphones now account for 44% of Verizon’s postpaid customer phone base, up from 39% in the previous quarter. That strong growth in smartphones such as the iPhone significantly reduced the carrier’s margins in its wireless business during the quarter as absorbed the heavy upfront subsidies paid to manufacturers for the devices. Verizon will recover those costs over the length of customers’ contracts, making carriers willing to take short term hits to profitability to lock in smartphone customers on lucrative service contracts. Continue reading →

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