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Weekly Wrap: Lion bugs, iBooks Author, Final Cut Pro X
Once a week, we gather together to recap the best stories published on Macworld over the past seven days. This week, those include software updates from Apple--and the problems that go along with them--tips on using your Mac more efficiently, and plenty more.
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The Week in iPhone Cases: iLove
It's nearly Valentine's Day, and what better way to show you care than by helping to protect a beloved iPhone?
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The Macalope Weekly: Who to blame?
We have to blame someone, right? How about Apple?
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Remains of the Day: Undercover boss
John Browett masqueraded as an ordinary salesman, The Daily reveals its subscriber numbers, and a former Apple product manager unveils the not-so-secret secrets of the iPhone's development.
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Apple revises Snow Leopard security update
Apple updated the latest Snow Leopard security update, 2012-001, to version 1.1. While the company didn't spell out what changed, many users who installed the previous version of the update had encountered problems with the Rosetta technology used to run PowerPC-based apps.
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Apple updates iBooks Author license, clarifies restrictions
Apple on Friday updated the end user license agreement for iBooks Author, clarifying the restrictions on where the program's output may be sold.
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Under the Gavel: Motorola patents trump Apple in Germany
Motorola has won a pair of injunctions against Apple in Germany, one against certain iPhones and iPads, and another against push email in iCloud. But the bigger question is whether this means war between Apple and Google at last.
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Snow Leopard update breaks Rosetta, third party offers fix
Security Update 2012-001 for Mac OS X 10.6.8 can cause crashes, printing problems, and other issues with Rosetta applications; you can attempt to restore support with a patch created by a group of sysadmins at a Nebraska high school.
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Three online faxing services compared
Though you might be tempted to ditch your office fax machine, you probably have to send out at least a few faxes every year. Luckily, a number of services can help, even if you don't have a fax machine connected to an old telephone line.
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Rage: Campaign Edition brings mayhem to the Mac
The makers of the popular (and quite violent) Doom and Quake franchises have brought their newest mutant-slaughtering game to the Mac. Rage: Campaign Edition, from Id Software, debuted Thursday on the Mac App Store.
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Review: Marshall Bergman Tahlia Clutch Bag
This classy, stylish, and sturdy offering is a good alternative to the bulky and loud reality of women's laptop bags.
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Bugs & Fixes: When email duplication gets unruly
Ted Landau was plagued with duplicate messages in his Outlook Inbox. With a little sleuthing he discovered that the culprit, as so often happens, was sitting in front of the keyboard.
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Readdle adds Remarks to growing field of note-taking apps
Readdle has launched Remarks, a new note-taking app for the iPad. The application lets users share notes with collaborators or view the documents as PDFs on their home computer.
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Mac Basics: How to set up Time Machine
Have a new Mac and want to back up your files? Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up your external drive with Time Machine.
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The Macalope Daily: Consistency
John C. Dvorak is talking about Apple again. No, you're right, that can't be good.
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Forensic software can retrieve FileVault password in some cases
The encryption keys for Apple's FileVault 2 full-disk encryption used with OS X Lion can be recovered in under an hour, according to security researchers, as long as the computer is on, running, and locally accessible.
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iOS App Review: Moonbot Studios ushers in new kind of ebook
Moonbot Studios builds iOS apps that draw on elements of books, movies, and games for a unique interactive experience that represents the best of what the iOS platform has to offer.
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App Guide: iOS Super Bowl apps
The NFL's showcase game is this Sunday. These apps can help you enjoy all the Super Bowl XLVI action, plan your gameday menu, or enjoy a little virtual pigskin action of your own.
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Review: iBooks Author fashions multimedia books for the iPad
If you plan to create a book solely for the iBookstore, and you’re not concerned about other ebook platforms, iBooks Author stands above any other option currently available.
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Opinion: Should we applaud Apple's China dealings, rather than condemn them?
CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige thinks a case can be made that Apple and other tech companies have improved working conditions in China.
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Remains of the Day: A close shave
Apple won't hold an event in February, developers might want to drop marketing images of white iPhones, and Cupertino picks up a Redmond refugee.
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Facebook Timeline privacy tips: Lock down your profile
Facebook's Timeline is coming, whether you like it or not, to Facebook accounts everywhere—including yours.
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Online petition targeting Apple's Chinese factory conditions gathers 162,000 signatures in a week
An online petition asking Apple to protect the Chinese workers who make its more popular products has gathered more than 162,000 signatures in just over a week.
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New Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera supports DSLR lenses
Pentax today announced its second mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the Pentax K-01, and the new model is a far cry from the Pentax Q in aesthetics...
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Avid Studio offers video editing on the iPad
Avid, the Massachusetts-based creator of pro-level hardware and software for multimedia production, has unveiled Avid Studio for iPad, a precision video editor.
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Organize files in the Finder with Arrange By
The Arrange By menu in the OS X Lion's Finder is a great tool for organizing, managing, and navigating through your files and folders. Here's how it works and how to make the most of it.
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Some 10.7.3 users encounter nasty bug; fix available
Mac OS X 10.7.3 arrived Wednesday. Some users are encountering serious crashing bugs after installing the update. There is a fix.
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XEffects Tech Transitions brings new options to Final Cut Pro X
Noise Industries is now offering XEffects Tech Transitions, a collection of 28 video transition plug-ins for use with Final Cut Pro X.
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Showyou social video app relaunches with new interface, search
Showyou, an iOS app that aggregates videos from a variety of social networking services, has relaunched with new navigation options to help users find their friends’ media.
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The Week in iOS Accessories: There's always more
After a busy January featuring new products at both Macworld/iWorld and the Consumer Electronics Show, there are still new accessories being made for your iPhone or iPad. Here's some of what caught our eye this week.
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The Macalope Daily: The squeeze
Apple devices in the enterprise? Cats and dogs living together? MASS HYSTERIA!
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Facebook IPO filing addresses mobile, e-commerce, salaries
Facebook's application Wednesday to sell shares on the open market includes hints about its plans for mobile use and online payments, along with details on executive salaries.
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Apple surpasses LG as world's third-largest phone maker
A study from the International Data Corporation says Apple now trails only Nokia and Samsung.
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Apple surpasses LG as world's third-largest phone maker
A study from the International Data Corporation says Apple now trails only Nokia and Samsung.
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Facebook unsure whether it can launch in China
China, one of the world's largest Internet markets, could be out of reach of Facebook because of the Chinese government's strict censorship policies, the company says.
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Ticket to Ride Pocket update brings online, asynchronous play
Game developer Days of Wonder has listened to its players and added online and asynchronous play to the iPhone and iPod touch version of its popular Ticket to Ride board game.
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iOS App Review: Weathermob makes talking about weather fun
Weathermob is a simple and unique weather app that makes talking about the weather fun again.
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Review: Canon Pixma MG8220 wireless inkjet photo all-in-one
Superior glossy photo output and performance somewhat justify the unit and ink prices for this MFP, but color graphics on plain paper don't measure up.
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How to stream Super Bowl XLVI
Super Bowl XLVI (46) kicks off on February 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and no matter where you'll be that Sunday, you have plenty of ways to...
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What Facebook's IPO means for users
Facebook's decision to become a public company is seen as a bellwether for Web 2.0 stock offerings, but what will it mean for the social networking giant's 800 million users?
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Remains of the Day: Shoot the moon
Tim Cook shoots off an email, Donald Trump shoots off his mouth, and the new iPod nano may shoot (not great) pictures.
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Facebook files for highly anticipated IPO
Facebook filed papers Wednesday to become a public company, in the most anticipated IPO in a decade, with the company looking to bring in US$5 billion in...
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Updates for Snow Leopard security, Remote Desktop now available
Apple on Wednesday rolled out a security update for Snow Leopard and a bugfix update to Remote Desktop.
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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.7.3
Apple pushed out a minor update to Lion on Wednesday, addressing issues with Wi-Fi, iMac displays, and more.
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App Guide: Creative apps at Macworld | iWorld
From photography to music, app developers had plenty of offerings on display at Macworld | iWorld to stoke your creative muse.
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Prison sentences in Pirate Bay trial made final
The Swedish Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from the founders of The Pirate Bay against prison sentences and fines imposed by the Swedish Court of Appeals...
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Macworld | iWorld: All our videos
Miss one of our Macworld Live sessions from last week's Macworld | iWorld? You can find an archive of presentations live from the Macworld | iWorld show floor on our YouTube channel.
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Nikon refreshes entire Coolpix line with nine new cameras
Among the highlights in Nikon's new announcements are an F1.8 premium compact, two pocketable high-zoom cameras, and a kid-friendly rugged model.
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Nikon refreshes entire Coolpix line with nine new cameras
Among the highlights in Nikon's new announcements are an F1.8 premium compact, two pocketable high-zoom cameras, and a kid-friendly rugged model.
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iOS Game Review: Great-looking Shadowgun a little off target
It features intuitive controls and impressive graphics, but this third-person shooter come up a little short, because of uninspired levels and noticeable bugs.
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Creating freeze frames in iMovie '11
Freeze frames are helpful for letting a viewer take a longer gander at your subject or for extending a scene to accommodate a too-long audio track. Here's how to create them in iMovie '11.
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Twitter users: Most tweets are garbage
Researchers from three universities found that even though Twitter users follow who they want to follow on the microblogging service, they say only about a third of tweets are worth reading and that a quarter of them are completely worthless.
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Seagate: Shortage of disk drives to continue through 2012
Seagate Technology says that supply of hard disk drives will continue to fall short of demand as a result of flooding in Thailand.
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Clarify makes creating how-tos easy
Clarify simplifies the process of making how-to documents and annotated images. It's great for professional use, but it's also useful for explaining a procedure to your remote relatives.
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Wunderkit offers collaborative project management on Mac, iOS
Wunderkit, a collaborative getting-things-done web-based application for Mac and iOS, has emerged from beta testing and is available to the public.
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Wrapping Up Macworld | iWorld
In our final podcast from the Macworld | iWorld show floor, Christopher Breen recaps this year’s event with a panel of Macworld editors.
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The Macalope Daily: I once bought a phone thiiis biiig!
Do you suffer from tiny phone syndrome? You should call Dr. Samsung!
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Opinion: Macworld Expo is dead, long live Macworld | iWorld
Macworld | iWorld was a show as much about doing as having. Chris Breen thinks it's a solid blueprint for the show's future.
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Opinion: Macworld | iWorld changed more than just the name
Chris Holt spent a few days wandering up and down Moscone West to get a feel for the revamped Macworld | iWorld show. Sure, some exhibits fell flat, but he came away impressed with the new focus.
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Beware of 'Remove Timeline' Facebook scams
As Facebook's Timeline feature rolls out to all users, some people are falling prey to scams that claim to be able to remove Timeline from profiles.
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Five keyboard shortcuts you should set up now
Why are you opening the same menus and submenus, looking for the same commands again and again? Access menu commands across apps with these time-saving tips.
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Kindle sales soar but Amazon mum on actual numbers
Amazon said flooding in Thailand and economic problems in Europe weighed on its financial results for the fourth quarter but it also said it was pleased with the results, which disappointed investors.
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Expo Notes: TeenAgree keeps tabs on teenaged drivers
The TeenAgree iOS app alerts parents when teen drivers are straying outside of an agreed-upon boundary, driving too fast, or texting while driving.
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Panasonic announces four new point-and-shoot cameras
Four new Panasonic point-and-shoots were unveiled today, including the 20X-optical-zoom Lumix ZS20 and the durable Lumix TS4, which is packed with a barometer, an altimeter, and full manual controls.
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Expo Notes: The business of making apps for your business
iOS developer Kyle Richter gave a talk at Macworld | iWorld on how entrepreneurs can expand their business with a mobile app. Here are some highlights from that talk.
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Remains of the Day: What's in store?
Apple's incoming retail chief raises some eyebrows, while his predecessor is put under the microscope. Elsewhere, a petition about the iPhone is sponsored by disapproving frowns and a piece of RIM marketing elicits sighs.
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Cisco aims Wi-Fi access point at iPad profusion
Cisco Systems developed its latest enterprise access point with corporate bring-your-own-device policies in mind, aiming to give tablets and smartphones strong and consistent performance.
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Apple appeals iPad trademark decision in China
Apple has appealed a Chinese court ruling from last December that rejected its ownership of the iPad trademark in the country.
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Epson expands WorkForce line with three new printers
Epson announced three new wide-format WorkForce printers, ideal for small businesses and creative professionals.
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Google clarifies privacy policy consolidation, claims it's not changing controls
Google responded to concerns that its March move to a single, unifying privacy policy for all its services is a bait-and-switch.
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Mozilla ships Firefox 10, relieves add-on updating pain
Mozilla today patched eight vulnerabilities in Firefox as it shipped the latest iteration in its rapid release schedule.
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Apple posts ordering deadlines for Valentine's Day delivery
If you want to give the gift of Apple on Valentine's Day, know your ordering deadlines.
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Expo Notes: Garmin StreetPilot adds social network integration
The latest iOS version of both StreetPilot and StreetPilot onDemand includes point-of-interest information gleaned from Wikipedia. You can also check in at locations via Facebook and Foursquare.
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Neil Young cites Steve Jobs in call for better music downloads
Speaking at the D: Dive into Media conference, Neil Young says that he was talking to Steve Jobs about improving digital music download quality before the former Apple CEO's death last year.
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Attendance steady for Macworld | iWorld
IDG World Expo said Tuesday that attendance was steady at 25,000 for this year's Macworld | iWorld conference.
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App Guide: iOS games at Macworld | iWorld
It was fun and games on the Macworld | iWorld show floor if you saw these iPhone and iPad apps in action.
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Analysis: Apple forcing IT shops to adapt or die
Many IT departments are struggling with Apple's take-it-or-leave-it attitude, based on discussions last week at MacIT, which is Macworld|iWorld's companion conference for IT professionals.
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Sony's TX200V camera stays fashionable even underwater
One of three new Cyber-shot cameras announced today, the waterproof TX200V packs a fast autofocus system and an OLED touchscreen behind a glass faceplate.
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Will this be the year of Apple in the enterprise?
Apple has never been considered an enterprise technology company, but that might change this year.
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Opinion: Use iOS? You need VIPOrbit
PCWorld's Tony Bradley thinks that mobile relationship management app VIPOrbit is a game-changer for iOS device-toting business users.
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Samsung still can't sell original Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany
Samsung Electronics is still not allowed to sell the original version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany after it lost an appeal.
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SocialFolders adds Evernote integration to service
SocialFolders, a new service that lets users sync media from their web-based social networks directly to their computers, is adding Evernote integration to its roster of services.
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Hands on with the Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter
Macworld Lab received an early production model of the GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter and we ran a few tests using a Seagate 500GB FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-Portable drive with three different adapters.
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The Macalope Daily: Not a fair fight
Apple vs. Google: Should there be a mercy rule?
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iOS App Review: Dr. Seuss Band is more fun if you don't play
Dr. Seuss Band is clearly inspired by the famed author, but the connection is tenuous at best. The Rock Band-style gameplay isn't that fun, but just goofing off with the multi-faceted instrument kind of is.
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Review: CandyShell Flip iPhone case lets you use dock-cradle accessories
Speck's CandyShell Flip is a protective, hardshell iPhone case designed to let you use your phone with dock-cradle accessories.
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Apple hires John Browett as new SVP for retail stores
John Browett leaves behind a post as CEO for Dixons Retail to take the reigns from Apple's departed retail chief Ron Johnson.
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Developers and the App Store
A pair of developers join Macworld's Dan Moren at Macworld | iWorld to discuss the positives and pitfalls of developing for the iOS and Mac App stores.
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First Look: Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 restores professional features; adds notable new ones
Industry veteran Gary Adcock outlines how the new version of Final Cut Pro X moves the app back into the professional realm.
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Multicam editing comes to Final Cut Pro X
Multicam editing comes to Final Cut Pro X.
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7toX for Final Cut Pro converts legacy FCP projects
When Final Cut Pro X was first released, there were many gripes and grumbles about the application, but none so prominent as the lack of support for projects created in earlier versions of Final Cut Pro. The new 7toX converter by Intelligent Assistance, released Tuesday, changes all that.
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AT&T appoints chief strategy officer
AT&T has appointed its first chief strategy officer to develop the company's road map, including long-term mobile capacity needs.
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Lawmaker pushes Carrier IQ-inspired consumer notification bill
In response to the recent Carrier IQ controversy, a Massachusetts congressman has proposed a bill that would require all phone companies to notify consumers of any user tracking and monitoring software in their phones.
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Remove unnecessary System Preferences icons
If your System Preferences window feels cluttered, you can remove icons that you no longer need.
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Remains of the Day: Scratch that
Apple's new lottery system in Hong Kong doesn't yet involve scratch tickets, but the company made plenty of scratch last quarter, and the Steve Jobs quotes and pictures going up around Apple's campus only scratch the surface of the man.
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Apple updates AirPort Utility, base station firmware
Apple on Monday released free updates for its AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, and Time Capsule base stations, along with an overhauled version of the utility for managing the devices.
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Expo Notes: For iPod touch protection, turn to Nerf
The Nerf Armor iPod touch case at Macworld | iWorld gave Philip Michaels a flashback to the Nerf-branded toys of his youth.
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PGA Tour HD tees off for iPad
PGA Tour HD is a new app for the iPad that lets you stay up-to-date with tournament scores, player stats, course information, and more.
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Expo Notes: Professor gives attendees a look inside the brain
This year’s Macworld | iWorld wasn’t only about accessories and apps—attendees got a chance to see the inner workings of the brain.
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Expo Notes: LightSpeed's Show & Tell feature has retail appeal
One of the more noteworthy features in LightSpeed for iPad is a Show & Tell capability that lets retailers use the mobile point-of-sale app to display their inventory. Philip Michaels took a look at the recently released iPad app at Macworld | iWorld and came away impressed.
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Weekly Wrap: Lion bugs, iBooks Author, Final Cut Pro X
