Two days ago iRamadah reported (Google Translation) that FaceTime in the Middle East was working fine using an iPod Touch 4th gen. It turns out that the units they used carried MC544FD, MC540FD and MC547FD model numbers, which are the ones Apple sell in Switzerland, SaudiMac reports. Read more
No, FaceTime In The Middle East Doesn’t Work On iPod Touch Either
More MacBook Air Speculation: Boxier Design, Upgradeable SSD, Mockup
Following last week’s rumors about a new MacBook Air set to be announced by Apple at its “Back to the Mac” media event on Wednesday, Cult of Mac has now posted a mockup of what they think will be the final design of the new model.
ShowPass - Reveal Saved Passwords
ShowPass is a new Safari extension by Canisbos (makers of extensions such as PopSearch, Placemaker, Moofmarks and TabKeys) that reveals your saved passwords when you move the cursor over the password input field. When you move your cursor out, your password is hidden again. Easy and simple! Read more
HyperMac Ceasing Sale Of MacBook Charging Cables
Starting November 2nd at 00:00 PT, HyperMac won’t be selling charging cables for MacBooks anymore. HyperMac’s external batteries will still be sold, but you won’t be able to charge your MacBook without the cable. The reason behind all this? “Comprehensive licensing negotiations with Apple” is what HyperMac claims, though it’s pretty clear that Apple’s recent lawsuit over Sanho’s use of the MagSafe connector played an important role.
Here’s your last chance to get a full HyperMac external battery set before November 2nd, stock is limited. As Engadget reports, there’s still hope for a legal solution - but if I were you I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Sparrow Latest Beta Adds Tons Of New Features, New Design
Since we last covered Sparrow, a new email client for Mac, the application has improved a lot. Thanks to a relatively huge community in such short time and helpful feedback from bloggers and users, the developers managed to implement much requested features, keyboard shortcuts and, with the latest beta, a new design.
Calling A Driverless Taxi With An iPad [Video]
It seems like autonomous, driverless cars are the next big thing. First Google announces that many of those Google-branded cars you’ve been seeing around were actually robotic cars they’ve been working on for years, now we have a scientific project from a group of researchers at Berlin’s Free University which shows that it’s possible to call a cab using only your iPad.
The taxi is completely driverless. Read more
Reminder: Apple Q4 Financial Results Today - 5 PM ET
Later today starting at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) Apple will hold the Q4 earnings call during which the company will announce their financial results. An audio-only live streaming will be available at apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq410. As usual, we’ll offer a breakdown of the results and have a post in the homepage with continually updating notes from the earnings call.
Apple is expected to post blockbuster sales in this quarter, even after all the Antennagate issues this summer. Analysts have predicted roughly 6 million iPads sold during Q4 2010, 13 million iPhones and 4 million Macs. We’ll know the whole truth in 10 hours.
Apple is set to offer a preview of the next Mac operating system (allegedly called “Lion”) on Wednesday and Apple’s stock is currently trending at $314.
Fight the Dangers of Distraction On Your Mac→
Fight the Dangers of Distraction On Your Mac
Does this mean we should all cancel our Twitter accounts, stop checking email and throw our iPhones in the trash? No, we just need to exercise some moderation. Consistently spend some time concentrating on doing one thing and ignore distractions. Not only will our brains thank you in the long run, but in the short term, you’ll see performance improve, too. Of course, doing it is easier said than done. Luckily, technology can give us all a little SelfControl.
Good tips. Didn’t know about this app.
MacStories Giveaway: Win A Copy Of The Incident
The Incident is an insanely awesome game from Big Bucket Software which we’ve covered a few times in the past. Addictive gameplay, pixels all over the place, a great 8-bit soundtrack composed by Cabel Sasser. With the latest 1.2 update, the developers introduced an “endless mode”, bug fixes and the possibility to control the game on your iPad directly from your iPhone.
The Incident is a great game. Here’s your chance to win a copy. Read more