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FILIP TRUTA
A Softpedia editor for nearly 2 years now, Filip covers the latest subjects in the Mac/Apple world. He provides an insightful view on anything that comes out of Cupertino-land (software, hardware, gadgets). Filip also writes the weekly "Recommended Apps", a valuable resource for Mac users both novice and experienced. What drives him forward the most is user feedback, especially when it complements his articles.
His hobbies include listening to and producing electronic music, playing basketball and, hear this, taking imaginary journeys!
Personal motto: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe" - Albert Einstein
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Complaints regarding Apple’s new iMacs have been piling up since the new models debuted last month. Alongside angry Apple Discussions posts saying that new iMacs arrived broken, users of the new Apple Magic Mouse also expressed deep dissatisfaction with the peripheral’s functionality. Just when we thought... |
28 November 2009
07:25 GMT |
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LimeWire X is a free P2P file-sharing program that uses the Java platform to locate and share all kinds of files over the Internet. It is one of the few solutions of its kind for the Mac, and it is compatible with all major platforms. The program’s open source code was developed (in part) by a devoted programme... |
27 November 2009
06:29 GMT |
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Almost two months after announcing plans to open up its iTunes LP file format to all developers and labels, Apple has updated its web site with specifications and resources. Accompanying the downloads is the TuneKit framework, thrown in by Apple for a superior multimedia experience.
“Here’s everything ... |
27 November 2009
05:58 GMT |
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As expected, Apple’s online store is back up featuring Black Friday discounts. The Mac maker not only slashed prices for its computers, iPods, and Apple TV, but also for creative tools, cases and bags, software, speakers, iPhone accessories, headphones, chargers, and more.As soon as Apple’s store was back... |
27 November 2009
04:34 GMT |
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In what is simple routine at Apple, the company’s web store has been taken down for maintenance to be updated with Black Friday sales. Although no price cuts have been confirmed by the Mac maker, Apple has historically offered discounts on its products between the 23rd and the 29th of November, when Black Frida... |
27 November 2009
02:43 GMT |
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A new version of Sun Microsystems’ VirtualBox is available today, bringing Teleportation, a feature that allows for the live migration of a VM session from one machine to another. Additionally, VM states can now be restored from arbitrary snapshots instead of only the last one. New snapshots can also be taken f... |
26 November 2009
10:12 GMT |
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Earlier this week, the company developing Mac OS X filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Media Solutions Holdings, a firm that allegedly copied the design of one of Apple’s products, and is now selling MacBook Power Adapters based on that design. Apple’s Power Adapter for MacBooks, also known as the... |
26 November 2009
09:00 GMT |
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Mozilla has released a new version of its popular, cross-platform web browser, Mozilla Firefox. The fourth beta of Firefox 3.6 for Mac OS X includes changes to how the developer allows third party software to integrate with Firefox in order to prevent crashes, and more. Read on for the full scoop.“This is a bet... |
26 November 2009
06:44 GMT |
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Sophos’ Graham Cluley has updated his blog with news that the author of the Ikee worm, emerged earlier this month, has gotten himself places, thanks to his malicious feat. Cluley doesn’t care much for the hacker and would rather see him pay for his actions, rather than get rewarded.“The author of th... |
26 November 2009
06:15 GMT |
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The people at Agile Web Solutions have announced that 1Password Pro for iPhone and iPod touch is now free, as a way to thank all their “wonderful users” out there and to celebrate the release of 1Password 3 for Mac. As fans of the password manager should know, the desktop version is fresh out of its lates... |
26 November 2009
05:19 GMT |
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The developer of one of the best known iPhone applications to ever hit the App Store (iFart) and other seemingly useless apps has created yet another simple iPhone application, called Kaching. Unfortunately for Joel Comm, his app has been rejected for boasting little to no user functionality, according to Apple.... |
26 November 2009
03:47 GMT |
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Opera has issued a new Alpha release of its feature-packed web browser with the same name. Available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux, Opera now ships with a new technology platform called Opera Unite, which allows users to stream music or share files, photos and more, right from the browser.Among the changes and new ... |
25 November 2009
09:56 GMT |
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Concert promoter Live Nation has announced a new partnership with none other than Macintosh maker Apple, in an effort to launch a new initiative focused on audio and video recording of live concert events for distribution via the latter’s iTunes Store. Apple, for its part, has launched special section of the iT... |
25 November 2009
08:53 GMT |
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Upon releasing Final Cut Server 1.5.1 to the public yesterday, Apple instructed those who wanted to learn more about the update to use the application’s Help menu. There, Apple said, lie the full length release notes for the new version of the software. Later, the company decided to make those notes public as w... |
25 November 2009
08:21 GMT |
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Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager, has updated the Google Chrome developer channel with new Mac-specific improvements. Version 4.0.249.12 of the web browser has been released for Mac platforms only and is immediately available for download right here on Softpedia.In his latest post, Laforge mentions that... |
25 November 2009
06:42 GMT |
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The people at Balmuda design have decided to address a lacking feature on Apple’s wireless keyboard, as well as for notebook keyboards, by introducing a one-of-a-kind application that turns the iPhone’s screen into a numeric pad. NumberKey is available in both free and paid form.Whether you’re runni... |
25 November 2009
06:20 GMT |
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Complaints are surfacing that either Apple, FedEx or someone else isn’t handling new iMac shipments properly, with the devices showing up DOA (dead on arrival) or with cracked screens. As always, frustrated customers have turned to the Apple Discussions forums to seek advice or simply to express their grief as ... |
25 November 2009
04:48 GMT |
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Final Cut Server, Apple's server-based backend for managing Final Cut Pro files and workflow automation, has received a new update enhancing the compatibility, stability and over behavior of the software on the Mac. The update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Server 1.5, according to Apple.Final Cut Ser... |
25 November 2009
03:20 GMT |
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According to the documentation posted online by Apple for iPhoto 8.1.1, the new update addresses issues affecting face recognition performance and accuracy. The Mac maker reveals that, in addition to these enhancements, the new release also resolves minor issues with book ordering and iPod touch support. The update i... |
25 November 2009
03:02 GMT |
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Jumsoft, a key provider of Apple Keynote themes and objects, has released its all-new Keynote Themes FX 5.0. Boasting 15 brilliant themes to be used by professional designers, the package costs $39 for new users and $19 for existing customers. Presentations, put together with Keynote Themes FX, can be exported as Qui... |
24 November 2009
10:26 GMT |
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Developer Shazam has introduced its very own (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition Shazam app. Offering the same music discovery features as the recently launched Shazam Encore app, as well as (RED)-related content, the app will initially launch in eight languages and will sell for $4.99. 20% of the price is contributed to t... |
24 November 2009
10:00 GMT |
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A brochure listing Apple’s planned discounts for Black Friday has reportedly been leaked to people at The BoyGeniusReport who, without fail, posted the document in all its glory. The site claims that the Black Friday deals have been provided by a trusty source, although there is still doubt as to whether the im... |
24 November 2009
08:33 GMT |
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Agile Web Solutions has just issued a new update for the young 1Password 3. Out of beta just last week, the password manager and form filler for Mac OS X is now getting more maintenance from its makers, including support for the new Camino 2 release and the addition of special checks, to detect and block frequent aut... |
24 November 2009
06:47 GMT |
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In a recent blog post, Sophos’ Paul Ducklin sounds the alarm over a new piece of iPhone malware that apparently uploads stolen data to a Lithuanian server, while each device is assigned a unique ID as a reference for the attackers. Although the intent of the worm is yet unclear, the virus apparently searches fo... |
24 November 2009
05:05 GMT |
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Apple has updated the main page of its web site not only with a shopping-event announcement, but also with three new iPhone adds. The Mac maker confirms that there are currently over 100,000 applications to choose from, for both iPhone and iPod touch, and lauds the networking capabilities of the former by showing how... |
24 November 2009
04:11 GMT |
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A mother trying to have her son's iMac repaired at a local authorized repair center was shocked to find that AppleCare warranties were voided due to secondhand smoke, the Consumerist reveals in a report. Teader Ruth wrote a letter to the website after trying to have her son's computer repaired. The letter c... |
23 November 2009
10:48 GMT |
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CodeWeavers has released a new version of its emulation program for Mac OS X, CrossOver Games. The new release is available for free for existing CrossOver Games users. A single user license costs $39.95 to buy. "Now gamers can play the games they want, on whatever platform they want!" CodeWeavers says. "With CrossOv... |
23 November 2009
10:19 GMT |
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Berbie has released a new update for users of its route-planning software solution, announcing that it has fixed a problem with the nikeplus pace import, while adding Dropbox support to sync TrailRunner data between different Macs. TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like ... |
23 November 2009
10:02 GMT |
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A recently published report from AdMob reveals that the mobile advertising network has continued to examine the major mobile operating systems and the distribution of requests across top devices that run on them, pointing out that, in October 2009, 70 percent of iPhone OS requests came from the iPhone, while the rema... |
23 November 2009
09:50 GMT |
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In an exclusive interview, Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior VP for worldwide product marketing, outlined the numerous factors that took their toll on the application-approval process. Schiller went as far as claiming developers were happy with its way of doing things, although many would say that was not entirely ... |
23 November 2009
06:20 GMT |
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