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Microsoft has finally released Office for Mac 2011 a few days ago. Features include: macros and Outlook for Mac replacing Entourage. There are different editions of Office for Mac: Office for Mac Home and Student 2011 which cost $119 and includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Messenger. The other edition is Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 which cost $199 ...

Apple has released a number of updates in the last few days: iPhoto 9.01 for users of the new iPhone, Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5 for the high end Mac Pro computers and Logic Pro/Express 9.13. iPhoto ’11 was updated to address a rare but serious issue. According to Apple, that in extremely rare cases, could result in data ...

We still don’t know the real reason for blocking FaceTime in the Middle East but we do know that FaceTime works in Tunisia. Vodafone Qatar announced that they will reactivate it and Government policies in Qatar prevented initial FaceTime availability. Vodafone Egypt confirmed that saying that Egypt’s NTRA decided to block FaceTime. So no conspiracy theories there. For the time ...

Apple has updated their Apple Store app, the latest update adds some improvements including location aware check-ins and reservations. Apple Store 1.1 release notes: Add engraving and gift wrapping to select purchases from the Apple Online Store. Reserve products for pickup at an Apple Retail Store. Check in for reservations and request help within stores (iOS 4 required). Add Apple ...

Apple has launched their Apple Online Store in China which another step that Apple is taking to expand in China. A press released was posted on Apple’s website. Apple Launches Online Store in China CUPERTINO, California—October 26, 2010—Apple® today introduced the Apple Store® in China (apple.com.cn), the easiest way to shop online for Apple products including the revolutionary iPhone® 4 ...

Microsoft has released Messenger for Mac 8, Microsoft’s instant messaging client for the Mac. From Microsoft’s site: Messenger for Mac 8 provides real-time collaboration between Mac users and their Messenger friends, whether those friends are using Messenger on a PC, phone, through Hotmail, or on another Mac. You can use instant messaging, audio, and video calls to communicate with your ...

A security flaw was discovered in iPhones running iOS 4.1 that allows anyone to bypass the iPhone lock screen. To implement it on a locked iPhone perform an emergency call to a fake number such as ### and immediately press the lock button (top button) and with that you have access to the phone app and can perform calls. This ...

Game publisher Telltale Games has announced that they will release a game based on the popular Back to the Future movies. The game will be released for Macs and Windows PCs December 2010 and will be released later for the PlayStation 3 and iPad. Back to the Future: The Game is available for pre-order at $25 and it’s an adventure ...

Apple finally added the option to add laser engraving for the iPad. Just like the iPod you can write 2 lines of text on the back of the iPad adding a personalized touch to it. This is a free service. All you have to do is buy an iPad from Apple’s online store and you get to write what you ...

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