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Nov

MacGraPhoto Bundle: Grab 7 Graphics Apps for Cheap

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It can’t beat the recent free Mac Heist giveaway (what could?), but a new Mac software bundle does offer a lot of good applications for a steeply discounted price. The somewhat awkwardly named MacGraPhoto bundle provides seven graphics applications for the same amount that one alone would normally set you back, $39.99. The seven apps are all new to me, but they seem to have garnered favorable reviews and even some official accolades from Apple itself. They also cover quite a range, meaning that no two really duplicate the functions or features of the others. Here’s a brief rundown of the apps you get in the bundle. GraphicConverter – Does what it says. You can open basically any image file, and then save it as another. You can also do some light editing, organize your photos, run a slide show, and automate your image processing to make working with large batches of files easier. Picturesque – Provides a lot of easy, 1-click or simplified image enhancement abilities. Great for those who don’t have the patience or time to learn more advanced programs like Photoshop, or who want really quick turnaround times for time sensitive activities like blogging. ImageFramer – Add frames to your pictures. A little weird, in my opinion, but if you’re looking for something different for your photos, this could be it. Funtastic Photos – Photo correction and enhancement which automatically preserves your original

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Oct

Michael Jackson’s Posthumous Album Is Coming to iTunes

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A storm sprang up this week around reports that, due to disagreements between Apple and Sony BMG, the upcoming Michael Jackson album “This Is It” — a tie-in to the movie of the same name and bound to be a sales success — would not be available on iTunes, the world’s biggest digital music provider. When Michael Jackson tragically died in late June, sales of his music on iTunes sky-rocketed. A day after he died, eight of the 10 top-selling albums were from Michael Jackson. Eight of the 10 top-selling music videos, too. Five of the 10 top-selling singles were also from Jackson. It was a trend that would continue for weeks. With interest in (and thirst for) Michael Jackson music and video at an all-time high, online music vendors have a vested interest in the new album. So it came as something of a surprise when, two days ago, news broke that iTunes was to be denied the chance to sell the upcoming album. Paul Reskinoff reported that, according to confidential information leaked to Digital Music News , Sony BMG and the Jackson Estate were insisting downloads could only occur within the constraints of a bundled, full album.

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Mar

5 Fingers Bundle Turns 5 Apps in to One for the App Store

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For the first time in the App Store (at least as far as games are concerned) competing developers are joining forces to release their wares as one in the 5 Fingers Bundle ($5 in the App Store ). Similar in concept to MacUpdate, these five developers are offering their great games as one, for almost a 60 percent savings. As many of us have experienced before, bundles usually have a shining star or two while the rest just ride the coattails. So what do you get with the 5 Fingers Bundle? Chopper – Was a No. 1 game for a while. BurnBall – I’ve become addicted to playing this game. Up There – A beautifully designed game, featured by Apple. Blackbeard’s Assault – A classic Zuma-style game with incredible graphics. Sneezies – A bubble-popping game which seems to have a great following

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Mar

SkyCoaster 3D for iPhone

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As someone who enjoys a decent roller coaster from time to time, I’m always intrigued by theme park and coaster applications. When I heard about SkyCoaster for the iPhone, I had to give it a try. It’s a simple roller coaster simulator, offering a variety of different modes, graphic options and speed settings. The app has received mixed reviews in the iTunes Store, ranging from “Spectacular and brilliant, Download now!” to “This isn’t a game, it’s a short video clip that you pay for.” However, for the humble price of 99 cents I was game to download the app and give it a try. This review will outline my opinion of SkyCoaster, and explore the broader challenges surrounding the mobile simulator genre. Settings and Configuration Altering SkyCoaster Settings Before you actually get started on the roller coaster, you need to customize how you’d like it to act. There are a number of options available, each of which effects how the simulator works: Max Height: Adjusts the distance you are from the ground Min Track Length: Used for altering the length of each trip around the track Loop-the-loop: Adjusts the number of loops present in the track Corkscrew: Adjusts the number of corkscrews present in the track Downward spiral: Again, adjusts this particular coaster feature’s occurrence Theme: A number of themes are available to recreate different environments Gravity: Adjust the speed and acceleration through messing with the gravity If you’ve created a track that works really well, it’s possible to save it for revisiting at a later date. You can also adjust a quality setting, which doesn’t seem to make any noticeable improvement to the graphics but can be prone to cause a little ‘lag’ at times

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Nov

Give Good Food to Your Mac: Software Discounts

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The idea of a ‘bundle’ promotion is a common occurrence in the Mac software world. The most widely publicized event centered around great deals on indie Mac software is MacHeist . The general idea is that bundling a package of applications together leads to a great deal for you, the user, and also generates a huge amount of publicity for the featured applications. A similar promotion has launched this week, with a few notable differences. Give Good Food to Your Mac (organized by Aquafadas ) offers a huge range of different applications, with discounts increasing progressively depending upon the number of applications you purchase. Claudia Zimmer, Aquafadas’ CEO explains: We are pleased to introduce the Third Edition of ‘Give Good Food to your Mac’. It’s a chance for us to build a community among developers and together, create opportunities that would not be possible alone. Mac users benefit from it as they can discover our software at great prices. The Discounts Available While the promotion doesn’t feature the world’s catchiest name, it does give some great discounts. Buying 3 apps saves you 20%, 4 apps saves 30%, and 5 or more knocks a whopping 50% off the normal retail price. As you add applications to your cart, it’s simple to see how much you stand to save, along with how many more applications you need to reach the next level. (more…)

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Nov

Autodesk Serving Up Sketchbook Express With Axiotron Apple Tablet

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It’s likely you’ve heard mention of the Axiotron Modbook , the third party (and only) Apple tablet computing solution, but I like talking about it anyway. Axiotron , a small company operating out of El Segundo, California, won high acclaim for their Modbook, taking best in show at 2007’s Macworld convention. The Modbook is a converted Macbook, equipped with a Wacom- penabled touchscreen display. It’s a drool-worthy piece of tech, especially for graphic designers who do a lot of field work. And now you can drool even more, because the Modbook now comes complete with Sketchbook Express 2009, an exclusive version of Autodesk’s graphics software. (more…)

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