MacBites - Episode 0003

24/10/2007 1h 1min

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In the news this week:

Leopard launch 26th October. Apple retail stores will close at 4pm. They will re-open at 6pm and remain open until 10pm. Apple premium resellers will also commence selling Leopard at 6pm
Apple and its wireless partner in France, Orange, will sell an unlocked version of the iPhone. www.macworld.com/news/
Third Party applications on the iPhone - Open letter from Steve Jobs on www.apple.com/hotnews
iTunes Plus DRM free tracks reduced by 20p to £0.79 ($0.99 in US)
The Good: Apple releases Leopard guided tour video
The Bad: Some reviewers are knocking the iPod Touch as just a crippled iPhone
The Ugly: The Barbie iPod dock Yes its pink and flowery

Switchers Corner

Address Book and iCal
Using O2M for importing contacts and calendar items from Outlook www.littlemachines.com
Useful features include multiple calendars, calendar sharing and publishing, colour coding, easy to backup (Price: $10)

Software Review

Typinator www.ergonis.com/products/typinator
TextExpander www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander
TypeIt4Me www.ettoresoftware.com
Elaine's tutorial on creating global bookmarks