The first Beta for Mozilla's Firefox 3.1 has been released to the public. Beta 1 adds one of the coolest features ever to hit the popular web-browser – a new tab-switching shortcut, bringing an enhanced Mac-feeling to the browsing experience.First of all, everyone should note that Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 is a public preview release intended for developer testing and community feedback. Although the beta includes a host of new features, and performance improvements, it is highly recommended that you read the release notes, as well as the known issues before installing it.And now for the good stuff. Among the new additions in Firefox 3.... [read more >>] The third major installment of OpenOffice.org's suite of applications has reached its final version. Probably one of the most important aspects surrounding OpenOffice 3 for Mac is that it now runs natively under Mac OS X, meaning no more X11, meaning faster performance, a standard UI and an increased overall reliability.Being the major update that it is, OpenOffice 3 does many extra tricks, like reading documents saved with Microsoft Office 2007 or 2008 in .docx, .xlsx, .pptx and other new formats. This feature alone is enough to bite some of Microsoft Office's market-share, and upset some high-ups over in Silicon Valley. The suit... [read more >>] Welcome to a new edition of our weekly freeware roundup. At least two of the programs featured today can be considered must-have apps, so we encourage you to try them all out. Plus, you really have nothing to lose since the apps are all free!Simplify Media - Explore friends' music while they are onlineSimplify Media is probably the best piece of software an audiophile could own. Besides letting you enjoy songs from your friends’ playlists or shared music folders, Simplify Media allows users to chat in real time, suggesting what to listen from each others' computers. It supports MP3, AAC, WMP and even Apple Lossless.Because m... [read more >>] Back for more Mac freeware, are we? Good, 'cause we're not breaking our weekly promise either. For passionate photographers (but not necessarily), we have one of the best programs this week. It's called iLovePhotos and it has recently entered a public beta, which means you get to download and use it for free. Check it out below, but don't forget to have a look at the other two freeware additions we've included in this edition of Mac Apps of the Week.iLovePhotos - Free software that helps you organize, share, and enjoy your photos based on the people who are in them Developed by Blue Lava Technologies, iLovePhotos pr... [read more >>] Gears, an open source project that enables more powerful web applications by adding new features to web browsers, has recently been released for Safari, confirming rumors that Safari might eventually borrow features from Chrome. The plug-in extends the browser to create a richer platform for web applications. You can download the installer package right here on Softpedia.Webmasters, for instance, can use Gears on their websites to let users access information offline or to provide them with content based on their geographical location. Gears was designed to be used on both Google and non-Google sites. Some web apps already make use of Gears... [read more >>] Drew Houston, the developer of an amazing cross-platform file-sharing solution called Dropbox, has just announced the program's first public release. Up until this point, Dropbox has been in private / invitation-only beta, but now everyone is welcome to download the free software (2GB space) and try it out.“It started in Boston’s South Station in November 2006 where, one night, while waiting for the Chinatown bus to New York, I wrote the first lines of code of what eventually became Dropbox,” Houston reveals on the Dropbox Blog. “There are few visible remnants of our humble beginnings, but the spirit remains the... [read more >>] Sun Microsystems has announced a new version of Sun xVM VirtualBox, the free (open source) desktop virtualization software, enabling Mac OS X users to run a multitude of OSes on their Intel-based machines, such as Linux, Windows, Solaris and OpenSolaris. Sun's xVM VirtualBox Software Enterprise Subscription has also been updated with a new offering for 24/7 premium support for enterprise users.First off, as I'm sure you're pretty excited about the new Sun xVM VirtualBox 2.0, HERE's a download link so you can grab the latest version (full release notes also available). While the download completes, read on for the details... [read more >>] “Google Chrome for Mac is in development and a team of engineers is working hard to bring it to you as soon as possible,” the Google team has confirmed. Not only that, but Chrome for Mac will be even “faster” and “more robust” than the currently-available (Windows) version, according to Google's VP of Product Management.“This is just the beginning - Google Chrome is far from done,” said VP Product Management, Sundar Pichai, and Engineering Director, Linus Upson, on the Official Google Blog. “We're releasing this beta for Windows to start the broader discussion and hear from you... [read more >>] Welcome back for another batch of free Mac apps. Ready to throw that TV set out the window and make more room around the house? Good, we've got just the Mac app for you. Also, if you're the proud owner of an iPhone or iPod touch, we've get a free utility app for you that lets you customize the appearance of your device. A third piece of software (demo version), aimed at those who want to stay in shape, is also available.Livestation – Watch TV on Your Mac, for FreeThe Livestation player, just launched this week, can receive a range of live radio and television broadcasts over a wired or wireless broadband conn... [read more >>] This week we've got some great free apps for you to use! If you would like to consider a cheaper (as in free) backup solution, an easy person-to-person file transfer solution, or a simple, but "crazy" tool to customize all your pictures, it's a good thing you decided to visit Softpedia today.MathusalemMathusalem is a very reliable backup solution for Mac OS X users. Whether you want to use it as a preferences pane, or directly as a command line tool, this Mac app supports a wide range of destinations, it can generate archives in various formats, it can restart a download or upload that failed, it runs only when necessary, in low-p... [read more >>] | 
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