iTunes 10.6.1 released, bug fixes galore…
For the latest in iTunes software, hit your Software Update. You’ll receive iTunes 10.6.1 which makes everything better, including:
Fixes several issues that may cause iTunes to unexpectedly quit while playing videos, changing artwork size in Grid view, and syncing photos to devices.
Addresses an issue where some iTunes interface elements are incorrectly described by VoiceOver and WindowEyes.
Fixes a [...]
Amazon: “From Kindle, the Fire is born”
Kinda neat. The voiceover quotes French writer François-Marie Arouet Voltaire.
The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes property of all.
And then, Amazon adds its own cheesy part: From Kindle, the Fire is born. Talk about pun intended.
The new [...]
Android mascot sneaks into iPad ad
The Android robot has found a way to sneak into an iPad ad. The advertisement is actually for an iPad app about the history of Switzerland.
The voiceover is heard talking about Switzerland and as soon as he mentions a rebellious, peasant army, an Android soldier can be seen wielding a sword in the crowd.
The designers [...]
Safari 5.0.3 and 4.1.3 released for Mac and PC
Today Apple updated their Safari web browser to version 5.0.3 for Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Windows and 4.1.3 for Mac OS X Tiger. The update brings a slew of security enhancements as well as some general improvements.
This update contains improvements to usability, compatibility, stability, accessibility and security, including the following:
More accurate Top Hit results in [...]
Apple updates iPod line with new iPod shuffle, nano and touch
Apple has refreshed its iPod family with an all new iPod shuffle, iPod nano and iPod touch. All the iPods, particularly iPod nano is way different from the previous generations and sport a new design.
Starting with the shuffle, Apple brings back the ring buttons and clubs it with previous generation’s VoiceOver technology, Genius [...]