http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/ Your weekly dose of Mac news, views and more from around the world Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/ Mac News and Views From Around the World International Mac Podcast Network no International Mac Podcast Network admin@impodcast.com admin@impodcast.com (International Mac Podcast Network) International Mac Podcast Network Mac News and Views From Around the World http://impodcast.com/images/shows/implive.png http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/ http://impodcast.com/2013/06/12/imp-live-247-wwdc-2013-keynote/ http://impodcast.com/2013/06/12/imp-live-247-wwdc-2013-keynote/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:38:31 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3113 http://impodcast.com/2013/06/12/imp-live-247-wwdc-2013-keynote/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,iOS 7,live,Mac,Macbook Air,MacPro,OS X Mavericks,Podcast,Redesign,UI This week's panel are Stu Helm, Bart Busschots, Jeff Gamet, Gazmaz, Nathan Liu and Chris de Jabet and we're talking about the WWDC 2013 Keynote Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Bart Busschots, Jeff Gamet, Gazmaz, Nathan Liu and Chris de Jabet and we talk about the WWDC 2013 Keynote (http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013/). Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/05/16/stu-helm/ http://impodcast.com/2013/05/16/stu-helm/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:12 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3108 http://impodcast.com/2013/05/16/stu-helm/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Nick Riley, Jeff Gamet and Steve Stanger Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Nick Riley, Jeff Gamet and Steve Stanger Apologies for the huge delays in getting shows out recently, I (Stu) have been incredibly busy with both work and preparations for a very dear friend's wedding and so haven't had the usual amount of time to devote to production. Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/04/29/imp-live-243-overdue/ http://impodcast.com/2013/04/29/imp-live-243-overdue/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:41:58 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3104 http://impodcast.com/2013/04/29/imp-live-243-overdue/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm and Nick Riley Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm and Nick Riley Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * The Boston tragedy illustrates that there is no depths to which malware authors won't sink - via Sophos's Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/04/17/malware-boston-marathon-bombing/) * Softonic Download Site briefly serves Mac Malware - via Inteog's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/softonic-download-site-briefly-delivers-trojan-adware-installer/) * Another Java Update from Oracle - this one plugs 24 Security Holes - via Krebs on Security (http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/04/java-update-plugs-42-security-holes/) * Unfortunately this only fixes "The Vast Majority" if the security problems in Java that Oracle know about! (note the really dumb headline that doesn't match the information in the article too well) - via Reuters (http://ca.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idCABRE93F1AK20130416) * Apple Update Safari - now provides per-site control over Java - via Apple Support (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5701) Apple News * Stu: The Onion poke some satirical fun at Tim Cook - via The Onion (http://www.theonion.com/articles/weeping-tim-cook-spotted-screaming-for-help-at-ste,32104/) * Nick: Time names Jonny Ive among the world's most influential artists (writeup by Bono) - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/time-names-apples-jony-ive-among-most-influential-artists-writeup-by-bono) * Bart: Funny or Die's iSteve parody is released - via FunnyOrDie.com (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d2e0f617e3/isteve) Mac News * Stu: Logitech adds Mac support to it it's G line of gaming accessories - via Engadeget (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/20/logitech-g-products-updated-to-support-mac-os/) * Nick: Updates to iPhoto and Aperture allow better management of PhotoSteam - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/aperture-update-improves-photo-stream-import-support) & TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphoto-for-the-mac-gets-better-photo-stream-support) iOS Ecosystem * Bart: Stats, Stats, Stats * iOS App Revenue 2.6x that of Google's Play Store - via App Annie Blog (http://blog.appannie.com/app-annie-index-market-q1-2013/) * Web advertisement company Chitika sees iPad take 81% of it's tablet traffic in March - via Chitika.com (http://chitika.com/march-tablet-report) * Harry McCracken gives a fantastic breakdown of the iOS v Android stats in his Technologiser blog - via Time (http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/) * Stu: Penguin offer to drop "Favoured Nation" deals with Apple to settle EU Anti-trust investigations - via Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/19/eu-penguin-idUSL5N0D614C20130419) * Nick: Apple releases Siri data retention policy details to Wired - via Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/04/siri-two-years/) * Stu: Facebook releases APIs to allow developers integrate Facebook sharing panes into their iOS apps - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/04/facebook-reaches-deeper-into-ios-apps-with-new-share-dialog/) International Mac Podcast Network clean 97:31 http://impodcast.com/2013/04/18/imp-live-242-outnumbered/ http://impodcast.com/2013/04/18/imp-live-242-outnumbered/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:26:48 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3101 http://impodcast.com/2013/04/18/imp-live-242-outnumbered/feed/ 1 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Alexander Hoffmann, Greig Allen and Ben Roethig Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Alexander Hoffmann, Greig Allen and Ben Roethig Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * Have a self-hosted WordPress blog? You need to change your admin user - via Krebs on Security (http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/04/brute-force-attacks-build-wordpress-botnet/) Apple News * Stu: Foster + Partners tapped to work on Apple retail store projects as well as the new 'Mothership' campus - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/10/amid-apple-campus-2-cost-concerns-foster-partners-reportedly-taking-on-apple-retail-store-projects/) * Alex: Apple ordered to pay for building work to be finished in Queensland project - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/04/12/court-orders-apple-to-complete-retail-space/) * Greig: Apple buys former Palm patents from Access for $10m - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-licenses-palm-patents-in-10m-deal) * Ben: Apple job posting suggests chip development taking place in Florida at former AuthenTec facilities - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-job-posting-points-to-chip-design-in-florida) Mac News * Alex: Intel announce next generation of Thunderbolt will be capable of speeds of 20 Gbit/sec - coming 2014 - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/08/intel-announces-next-version-of-thunderbolt-with-20gbps-throughput-coming-in-2014/) iOS EcoSystem News * Stu: USPTO reverses course on 'iPad mini' trademark rejection - via AppleInsider (http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/04/08/uspto-retracts-objections-to-apples-ipad-mini-trademark-application) * Ben: Apple continue to collect the lion's share of mobile app profit - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-continues-to-claim-lions-share-of-app-revenue) * Greig: UK's Office of Fair Trading is looking into in-app-purchases targeted at children - via Electronista (http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/12/high.bills.generated.by.children.using.freemium.games.under.scrutiny/) * Alex: Apple still the most desired smartphone brand for US teenagers - via The Loop (http://www.loopinsight.com/2013/04/10/apple-still-most-desired-smartphone-brand-among-u-s-teens/) * Ben: AppGratis CEO speaks up about removal from the App Store - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/04/09/appgratis-ceo-speaks-out-about-app-being-pulled-from-app-store/) * Stu: Apple did not block publishing of Saga #12 which depicted some scenes of gay sex - via Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/apple-not-blocking-comics-with-gay-sex-from-the-app-store-after-all/) * Alex: Apple agrees to pay $53 million in settlement of iPhone and iPod touch water-damage warranty lawsuit - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/04/12/apple-agrees-to-53-million-settlement-in-iphone-and-ipod-touch/) * Greig: Chinese man steals iPhone… with chopsticks - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/04/12/chinese-man-steals-iphone-from-bicyclist-using-chopsticks/) Apple Competitor Watch * Alex: Analysts report BlackBerry Z10 returns are outnumbering new sales - via WSJ International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/04/11/imp-live-241-open/ http://impodcast.com/2013/04/11/imp-live-241-open/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:49:26 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3097 http://impodcast.com/2013/04/11/imp-live-241-open/feed/ 0 Apple,Blink,China,Chrome.,Encryption,Facebook,Google,iCloud,iMessage,IMP,International,iSteve This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Nick Riley and Andrew J Clark Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Nick Riley and Andrew J Clark Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * The US's broken patent system forces Apple to make their VPN service on iOS less secure - via Apple Support (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4550) * Some user's iMessages app flooded with messages until they crash - effectively killing messaging on their iDevice, and showing up the fact that Apple have not implemented any kind of effective rate-limiting to protect iMessage users - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/a-flood-of-prank-imessage-texts-shows-the-app-can-be-crashed-easily/) * Mozilla release FireFox 20 with some nice new features and a bunch of security fixes - via Sophos's Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/04/02/firefox-20-arrives-new-version-some-security-improvements/) Apple News * Bart: Apple set Q2 2013 earnings call for April 23rd - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-q2-2013-earnings-conference-call-set-for-april-23?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * Stu: Tim Cook Apologises to Chinese Customers - via Translation form Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurahe/2013/04/03/tim-cooks-apology-letter-to-customers-in-china/) * Apology seems to have the desired effect, turning state media attacks on Apple in to praise of Apple - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/chinese-media-delighted-by-apple-apology/) * Nick: iMessage encryption so good the FEDs are unhappy about it - via c|net (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57577887-38/apples-imessage-encryption-trips-up-feds-surveillance/) * Andrew: Teaser Trailer for iSteve movie released - via Funny or DIE (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/e864df68ce/isteve-exclusive-teaser-trailer) Mac News * Gaz: Micorsoft end support for Office for Mac 2008 and push users towards Office 365 - this means no more security updates, so it really is time to uninstall the app - via Intego's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-ending-support-for-office-for-mac-2008/) iOS Ecosystem * Bart: Apple move age ratings front and centre in iOS App Store - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/04/apple-puts-age-ratings-front-and-center-on-app-product-pages/) * Stu: Despite what sales numbers might imply, iOS continues to be the mobile device most used for web browsing, with Mobile Safari cornering about 62% of the market - via MacRumours (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/04/03/safari-dominates-as-top-mobile-browser-with-62-of-internet-traffic/) Legal Latest * Nick: The Lodsys problem has not gone away, the company is targeting more iOS developers for using Apple's in-app purchases APIs, for which Apple have already paid Lodsys a patent royally - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lodsys-targets-disney-pcalc-in-new-patent-lawsuits) * Gaz: USPTO Invalidates the Key Claim in Apple's Overscroll patent - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/uspto-invalidates-key-overscroll-patent-claim) Apple Competitor Watch International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/04/05/imp-live-240-internet-pad/ http://impodcast.com/2013/04/05/imp-live-240-internet-pad/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:39:08 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3095 http://impodcast.com/2013/04/05/imp-live-240-internet-pad/feed/ 0 Android,Apple,China,Developers,EU,HTC,iCloud,IMP,In-App Purchases,International,iOS,iPad This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Allister Jenks and Andrew J Clark Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Allister Jenks and Andrew J Clark Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Apple News * Jeff: China attacking Apple on various fronts - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/chinas-amped-up-criticism-puts-apple-in-curious-position) * Stu: Kim Jong-Un uses an iMac - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/29/no-comment-kim-jong-un-uses-an-imac/) * Allister: Apple hiring 7 'Maps Ground Truth Managers' - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-hiring-7-maps-ground-truth-managers-around-the-world) Mac News * Jeff: 1985 episode of 'Computer Chronicles' talks about the original Macintosh - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/29/1985-tv-show-discusses-the-apple-macintosh/) EU Warranty Update * Apple clarify EU consume law warranty - via Apple (https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/) iOS EcoSystem News * Jeff: T-Mobile USA to start carrying iPhone officially - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/26/t-mobile-to-finally-start-carrying-the-iphone-pay-99-upfront/) * Allister: Apple refused iPad mini trademark in the US - via Patently Apple (http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2013/03/uspto-oddly-refuses-apples-ipad-mini-trademark-filing.html) ? The Loop * Andrew: Developers speak out about issues with iCloud - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/frustrated-with-icloud-apples-developer-community-speaks-up-en-masse/) * Stu: In-app-purchases from 'Freemium' titles account for about 71% of iOS app revenue - via Apple Insider (http://appleinsider.com.feedsportal.com/c/33975/f/616168/s/2a22e589/l/0Lappleinsider0N0Carticles0C130C0A30C290Cin0Eapp0Epurchases0Efrom0Efreemium0Etitles0Eaccount0Efor0E710Eof0Eiphone0Eapp0Erevenue/story01.htm) Apple Competitor Watch * Andrew: Sony Xperia z gets its very own lock screen bug - via SlashGear (http://www.slashgear.com/sony-xperia-z-bug-allows-anyone-to-bypass-the-lock-screen-26275262/) * Stu: HTC One gets a 1 for repairability from iFixIt - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/htc-one-earns-1-star-for-repairability-wheres-the-scorn) * Andrew: Samsung opening mini-stores in Best Buy… sounds familiar - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/03/29/best-buy-to-provide-samsung-mini-stores-as-apple-competition-hea/) Picks & Tips * Andrew: Little Inferno (https://itunes.apple.com/app/little-inferno-hd/id590250573?mt=8) - Trailer (http://tomorrowcorporation.com/littleinferno) * Allister: Final Cut Pro X (https://itunes.apple.com/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12) * Jeff: iAWriter (http://www.iawriter.com/mac/) * Stu: Alfred 2: Powerpack (http://www.alfredapp.com/) & NewerTech nuShelf Mac Mini mount (http://www.newertech.com/products/nushelf2010.php) International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/03/26/imp-live-239-warranties/ http://impodcast.com/2013/03/26/imp-live-239-warranties/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:57:27 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3090 http://impodcast.com/2013/03/26/imp-live-239-warranties/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Nick Riley and Alex Hoffmann Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Nick Riley and Alex Hoffmann Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * Apple Release a whole flock of updates: * OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion + Security Update 2013-001 (includes v-important Java-related fix, patching a bug that allows Java web content to run even with the Java web plugin disabled) - via Apple Support (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5672) * Also includes some non-security features like Windows 8 Boot Camp support and the ability to redeem iTunes gift cards using your Mac's iSight camera * Apple surprises everyone with a Safari update for Snow Leopard - via Intego's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/apple-shocks-security-world-with-safari-5-1-8-for-snow-leopard/) * Apple release iOS 6.1.3 - fixes the previously known screen lock bypasses and the security holes that allowed the latest Jailbreak - via Apple Support (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5704) * New lock screen bypass surfaces soon afterwards, but only if you have Voice Control enabled from the lock screen (so if you have siri on your are safe). Also requires the attacker to remove the SIM card as part of the very fiddly process - via ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/apple-ios-6-1-3-fix-contains-another-lock-screen-bypass-flaw-7000012912/) * Apple releases Apple TV 5.2.1 - via Apple Support (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5702) * iOS vulnerable to malicious profiles - via Intego Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/researchers-find-ios-is-potentially-vulnerable-to-malicious-profiles/) * Dangerous bug found in Apple's iForgot password reset service, then fixed - via iMore (http://www.imore.com/anatomy-apple-id-password-reset-exploit) * Apple begin to roll our two-factor authentication for Apple IDs (in US, UK, Ireland, Australia & NZ for now) - nice instructions from TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how-to-enable-two-step-authentication-for-itunes-icloud) * Ad-injecting trojan hits the Mac (named Yontoo) - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/ad-injecting-trojan-targets-mac-users-on-safari-firefox-and-chrome/) * Apple now blocking it with XProtect - via Intego's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/apple-updates-xprotect-to-detect-yontoo-adware/) Apple News * Stu: Steve Jobs Films: * One gets pushed back - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/release-of-steve-jobs-biopic-reportedly-delayed-for-more-marketing/) * Another gets announced - Funny or Die are releasing iSteve with Justin Long in the lead role - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/justin-long-stars-in-isteve-comedy-biopic-for-funny-or-die) * Bart: Apple fined in France for breaking labour laws - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/sacre-bleu-apple-fined-for-making-french-retail-employees-work-late/) * Alex: Apple data centres now running on 100% renewable energy - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/apple-data-centers-now-on-100-percent-renewable-energy/) International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/03/22/imp-live-238-rough-cut/ http://impodcast.com/2013/03/22/imp-live-238-rough-cut/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:53 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3086 http://impodcast.com/2013/03/22/imp-live-238-rough-cut/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Nathan Liu and Jeff Gamet Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Nathan Liu and Jeff Gamet Apologies for the roughness of this episode, I (Stu) had planned to edit this on the flight out to AGConf[3] but that didn't work out and the conference itself was hectic. Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * Apple issues 'Java for OS X 2013-002' update - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-patches-system-level-java-with-security-fixes) Apple News * Nathan: Apple's suppliers set new high with 99% compliance on 60-hour work week guidelines - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/06/apples-suppliers-set-new-high-in-january-with-99-compliance-rate-for-working-hour-limits/) * Stu: Former Apple store tells a heart-warming story of a group of 'deaf' students - via Chris Gonzales (http://unretrofied.com/blog/2013/3/1/the-coolest-experience-i-had-as-an-apple-store-employee) ? TUAW Mac News * Jeff: Apple drops price of 768gb flash storage in iMacs - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-drops-price-of-768gb-flash-storage-for-imac-by-400) iOS EcoSystem News * Stu: Apple patent shows potential for DRM'd content resale / loan? - via Apple Insider (http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/03/07/apples-digital-content-resale-and-loan-system-could-allow-drm-transfers-between-end-users) * Nathan: What the iPhone could have been called - via Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/03/iphone-could-have-been-named-telepod-mobi-tripod-or-even-ipad/) Legal Roundup * Jeff: Apple asks judge to dismiss App Store monopoly lawsuit - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/06/apple-asks-judge-to-dismiss-app-store-monopoly-lawsuit/) * Stu: UK Judge rules some of Samsung's patents invalid - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/uk-court-invalidates-samsung-patents-in-fight-with-apple) * Nathan: Nokia backs Apple's cause against Samsung - via Ars Technica (http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/JO46il8Vczw/) Apple Competitor Watch * Stu: F-Secure report, tweeted by Phil Schiller, highlights Android malware issues - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/07/phil-schiller-tweets-link-to-mobile-malware-report-that-slams-android/) * Nathan: Google laying off about 1,200 Motorola staff - via The Loop (http://www.loopinsight.com/2013/03/08/google-cuts-10-percent-of-motorola-mobility-workforce/) * Jeff: Samsung claim Windows 8 'no better than Vista' - via AllThingsD (http://allthingsd.com/20130308/windows-8-no-better-than-vista-says-samsung-exec/?mod=tweet) Picks & Tips * Jeff: Bartender (http://www.macbartender.com/) * Nathan: Files App (http://getap.ps/+595075818) * Stu: Felix for App.net (https://itunes.apple.com/app/id562447652?mt=8&src=af&affId=1788472) International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/03/05/imp-live-237-ripoffium/ http://impodcast.com/2013/03/05/imp-live-237-ripoffium/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:23:09 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3068 http://impodcast.com/2013/03/05/imp-live-237-ripoffium/feed/ 0 Apple,i,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots and Stu Helm Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots and Stu Helm Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to haveyoursay@impodcast.com (mailto:haveyoursay@impodcast.com). You can also join us live over at http://impodcast.com/live (http://impodcast.com/live) where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update * Evernote have a bad week * Evernote 5.2 bug causes crashes on launch for many people (including me) - thankfully uninstalling and re-installing fixes the problem, though loses you all un-synced notes - via Culst of Mac (http://www.cultofmac.com/217999/evernote-5-2-for-ios-crashes-on-startup-but-theres-a-fix-psa/) * After hack - Evernote push out new apps and force password update for all users - via Evernote Blog (http://evernote.com/corp/news/password_reset.php) * Two more Java Zero-day exploits, it really is time to get Java out of your browser - via ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/oracle-investigating-after-two-more-java-7-zero-day-flaws-found-7000011965/) & Krebs on Security (http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/03/new-java-0-day-attack-echoes-bit9-breach/) * Adobe push out emergency Flash update to tackle zero-day exploit - via Adobe Security Advisory (http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-08.html) * Apple add old versions of Flash to OS X's XProtect block list - via Intego Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/old-adobe-flash-versions-now-also-blocked-by-xprotect/) * New cross-platform Minecraft password trojan discovered - via Intego Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/intego-discovers-a-new-multi-platform-minecraft-password-stealer/) Apple News * Having won the injunction preventing the shareholder vote, Einhorn drops his now moot suit against Apple - via All things D (http://allthingsd.com/20130301/einhorns-greenlight-drops-apple-suit/) * Apple hold Shareholder meeting - not much happens (as expected) - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/no-firework-at-tame-aapl-shareholder-meeting) * Labour union protests outside meeting over a security company Apple use - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/labor-union-protests-at-aapl-shareholder-meeting) * Apple joins many other US corporations in Supreme Court filing in favour of gay marriage - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-backs-gay-marriage-filing-with-supreme-court) * Apple retains it's rank as Fortune's most admired company for another year - via CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/most-admired/2013/snapshots/670.html) Mac News * A bad week for iCloud: * iCloud suffers 7+ hour outage - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/02/outages-result-in-gray-skies-for-icloud-users/) * Apple caught silently filtering email on iCloud - emails silently dropped in the name of spam filtering, so quarantine, no spam folder, just an email black hole - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/02/icloud-e-mail-censorship-thanks-to-overzealous-spam-filtering/) iOS Ecosystem * Analysts go off on one again drawing unreasonable conclusions from one questionable data point - this time it's about iPad mini -v- iPad sales - via Robert Tuxedo's Blog International Mac Podcast Network clean 80:22 http://impodcast.com/2013/02/27/imp-live-236-blue-peter/ http://impodcast.com/2013/02/27/imp-live-236-blue-peter/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:10:17 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3064 http://impodcast.com/2013/02/27/imp-live-236-blue-peter/feed/ 0 This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Jeff Gamet and Scott Wilsey Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazm... International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2013/02/13/implive235/ http://impodcast.com/2013/02/13/implive235/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:08:55 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3059 http://impodcast.com/2013/02/13/implive235/feed/ 0 25 billion,After Burner Climax,Apple,BlackBerry 10,Dell,DoJ,eBooks,FILE,Flash,French reseller,Greenlight Capitol,hearing aids This week's panel are Stu Helm, Tim Chaten and Nathan Liu Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Tim ... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/02/02/implive234/ http://impodcast.com/2013/02/02/implive234/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:31:01 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3054 http://impodcast.com/2013/02/02/implive234/feed/ 0 Analysts,Anti-Poaching,Apple,Apple Store,Apple TV,Big phones,Blackberry,BlackBerry 10,ChromeBook,DMCA,Earnings Call,HP This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Peter Upfold and Nathan Liu Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Bart Busschots... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/01/28/implive233/ http://impodcast.com/2013/01/28/implive233/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:37:38 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3047 http://impodcast.com/2013/01/28/implive233/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Mike McPeek and David Chartier Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Mike McPeek and David Chartier Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to haveyoursay@impodcast.com (mailto:haveyoursay@impodcast.com). You can also join us live over at http://impodcast.com/live (http://impodcast.com/live) where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Update (Stu) * The Continuing Java Saga: * Oracle rush out emergency patch for Java 7 - via Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/01/13/oracle-releases-cve-2013-0422-patch-for-java/) * ANOTHER Java Zero Day for sale just days after last weekend's patch - via Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/01/17/yet-another-java-zero-day-claimed-but-this-time-youre-laughing-right/) * Advice from the security community, including US-CERT - don't enable Java in your browsers unless you absolutely have to - via Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/01/15/disable-java-browsers-homeland-security/) * Flaws found in OKCupid's iOS app expose user data - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/01/okcupids-new-blind-date-app-not-so-blind-thanks-to-data-leak/) Apple News * Jeff: Apple partners with Chinese bank to offer payment plans for iThings - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-a-consumer-credit-pioneer-in-china-with-new-payment-plan) * David: Retail Exec Jerry McDougal resigns from Apple - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/retail-exec-jerry-mcdougal-departs-apple) * Mike: Belgian consumer advocacy group sues Apple over AppleCare marketing - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/belgian-consumer-group-files-complaint-over-applecare-marketing) * Stu: Another pic from the jOBS biopic shows Josh Gad as Woz - via TMO (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/josh-gad-shown-as-steve-wozniak-in-new-shots-from-jobs-biopic) Mac News * Mike: 20" iMac G4 modded to use Ivy Bridge motherboard and run Mountain Lion - via TUAW (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/zHUgUlzx-WU/) iOS Ecosystem News * Jeff: Negative Reactions to the WSJ's "iPhone Demand is Crashing" story continue. * Forbes explains why the WSJ's take on the report of a reduced order for screens is wrong - via Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2013/01/15/did-the-wsj-get-punkd-on-apple-or-is-it-rotten-to-the-core/) * Analysts say iPhone 5 demand remains strong - via c|net (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57564010-37/iphone-5-demand-got-you-worried-relax-analysts-say/) * Good piece from Dan Pallotta explaining why Wall Street is wrong about Apple - via Harvard Business Review (http://blogs.hbr.org/pallotta/2013/01/the-market-wants-apple-to-unve.html) * BGR Casts doubt on the WSJ's 65m screens number - via BGR (http://bgr.com/2013/01/14/iphone-5-analysis-component-cuts-291307/) * David: Apple raise age limit on NRA shooting game while some demand the game be banned all together - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/01/apple-raises-age-limit-for-violent-nra-target-practice-game/) * Stu: Major Hearst titles like Cosmo to appear on iOS BEFORE their print editions come out - via TMO International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/01/15/implive232/ http://impodcast.com/2013/01/15/implive232/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:54:09 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3043 http://impodcast.com/2013/01/15/implive232/feed/ 0 Acrobat,Amazon,App Store,Apple,AutoRip,Cameras,CFO,eSATA,Firefox,Firewire,Flash,HP This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks and Nick Riley Subscribe to IMP Live ! : iTunes (itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / RSS (http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) / iOS Podcasts App (pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/) This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks and Nick Riley Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to haveyoursay@impodcast.com (mailto:haveyoursay@impodcast.com). You can also join us live over at http://impodcast.com/live (http://impodcast.com/live) where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our Twitter (http://twitter.com/impodcast) stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out ScreenCasts Online (http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7), become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Sweep * Apple remotely disables Java 7 plugin due to vulnerability - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-remote-disables-java-on-macs-after-major-security-alert) * Mozilla release Firefox 18 with many security fixes and Retina display support - via Intego's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/mozilla-fixes-multiple-vulnerabilities-with-firefox-18/) * Adobe releases updates for Flash, Reader and Acrobat - via Intego's Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/adobe-kicks-off-the-new-year-with-bug-fixes-for-multiple-products/) Apple News * Nick: Steve Jobs gets iPhone sculpture memorial in Russia - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/steve-jobs-memorialized-by-iphone-sculpture-in-russia) * Stu: Xerox's CFO leaving to join Apple as corporate controller - via Ars Technica (http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/33030xh6Glo/) Mac News * Timothy: Drexel University offers MacBook Pro 'vending machine' for students - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/01/11/drexel-university-intros-macbook-pro-vending-machine/) * Allister:Apple lower prices of Thunderbolt cables - via Mac Rumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/09/apple-revamps-thunderbolt-cable-lineup-with-lower-pricing-shorter-cable-option/) iOS EcoSystem News * Nick: Schiller: "Cheap iPhones will never be the future of Apple" - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/schiller-cheap-iphones-will-never-be-the-future-of-apple) * Timothy: Apple now locking App Store screenshots to help prevent scam apps - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-locking-app-store-screenshots-after-approval-to-fight-scam) Legal Roundup * Stu: Judge approves sale of Kodak patents to Apple / Google led consortium - via TUAW (http://www.tuaw.com/2013/01/12/judge-approves-kodak-patent-sale-to-consortium-led-by-apple-goo/) * Nick: Apple settles MacBook Pro with Retina display advertising suit with Swiss photographer - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-settles-suit-over-advertising-photo-for-retina-macbook-pro) Apple Competitor Watch * Allister: Amazon launches 'AutoRip' service to automatically add purchased albums to Amazon CloudPlayer - via Mac Rumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/10/amazon-launches-autorip-offering-free-digital-versions-of-purchased-cds/) * Stu: Nokia admit to decrypting HTTPS traffic in their XPress mobile browser - via Gigaom (http://gigaom.com/2013/01/10/nokia-yes-we-decrypt-your-https-data-but-dont-worry-about-it/) * Allister: Steve Jobs offered support to ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd - via Mac Rumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/10/steve-jobs-efforts-to-support-ousted-hp-ceo-mark-hurd-and-protect-hps-legacy/) * Timothy: Samsung cancels plans for Windows RT device - via The Loop International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2013/01/10/implive231/ http://impodcast.com/2013/01/10/implive231/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:07:03 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.com/?p=3040 http://impodcast.com/2013/01/10/implive231/feed/ 0 Apple,i,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Bart Busschots, Kelly Guimont and Brad Purchase [iTunes]: itpc://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/ "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/ "Subscribe via RSS" [iOS Podcasts App]: pcast://impodcast.com/category/shows/implive/feed/ "Subscribe with iOS Podcasts App" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [iOS Podcasts App][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Bart Busschots, Kelly Guimont and Brad Purchase Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Apple News * __Stu__: Apple Q1 2013 earnings call set for January 23rd - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-q1-earnings-report-set-for-january-23) * __Bart__: Apple pays about 2.5% of total tax collected from US corporations ($6Bn) - via [AppleInsider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/05/apple-says-6b-us-tax-payout-for-2012-equals-1-out-of-every-40-dollars-collected-from-corporations) * __Kelly__: The NYT reports that Changes are taking hold in Chinese factories - via [NYT](http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/business/signs-of-changes-taking-hold-in-electronics-factories-in-china.html) * __Brad__: Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs film 'jOBS' gets April release date - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/ypyZpiDE2sE/) #### Mac News * __Kelly__: Apple's holiday MacBook sales down 6% from previous year - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples-holiday-macbook-sales-down-6-in-2012-pcs-down-11) * __Stu__: Fusion drive now available on entry-level 21.5" iMacs - via [AppleInsider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/01/05/apples-fusion-drive-now-available-to-configure-on-entry-level-215-imac) * __Brad__: Mountain Lion becomes most popular version of OS X - via [Mac Rumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/04/os-x-10-8-mountain-lion-tops-lion-as-most-popular-mac-operating-system/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Kelly__: iOS 'Do Not Disturb' bug will resolve itself after January 7th - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-states-ios-6-do-not-disturb-bug-goes-away-after-january-7) * probably caused by using YYYY instead of yyyy - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/01/ask-ars-why-will-apples-do-not-disturb-bug-fix-itself-next-week/) * __Stu__: 18.5% of US mobile customers using iPhone - via [Mac Rumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/03/18-5-of-u-s-mobile-phone-subscribers-now-using-iphones/) * __Bart__: New services facilitate piracy of iOS apps on NON-JAILBROKEN iOS devices - via [The Next Web](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/01/01/low-down-dirty-iphone-app-pirates/) #### Legal Roundup * __Stu__: Judge dismisses Apple's false advertising claim over Amazon's Appstore - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/judge-dismisses-apples-false-advertising-claim-against-amazon) * __Kelly__: Judge Koh scolds Apple and Samsung over page limits and sealed documents - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/e2Ast7UC6VE/) * __Bart__: Google reaches deal with FTC over licensing for standard essential patents from Motorola deal - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/xqu7PfGnxgo/) International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/12/26/implive230/ http://impodcast.com/2012/12/26/implive230/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:17:07 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=3030 http://impodcast.com/2012/12/26/implive230/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Timothy Greogire and Gazmaz [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Timothy Greogire and Gazmaz We'd like to wish all of our listeners a very Merry CHristmas and if there's no show before the new year then also a Happy New Year too. Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Bart) * FireFox goes to 17 - leaves 10.5 Leopard behind - via [Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/11/21/firefox-17-arrives-2365-bugs-zapped-os-x-leopard-left-behind/) * Adobe have released a Flash update - via [Adobe](http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-27.html) * Mac Malware Makes News (not that it's news worthy mind): * A Dalai Lama site infected with malware that tries to install spying software by exploiting the same (patched) Java flaw that Flashback used - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/new-mac-espionage-trojan-targets-dalai-lama-supporters/) * A Mac Trojan pretending to be a music piracy app 'infects' some people (or rather they infected themselves) - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/new-mac-trojan-tricks-users-into-paying-pricey-cell-phone-fees/) * Before Instagram gave their users a two-fingered salute it emerged that their iOS app does not properly secure it's network communications - via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/12/04/instagram-iphone-hijack/) * FTC investigation raises privacy concerns around kids mobile apps - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/12/ftc-disclosures-severely-lacking-in-kids-mobile-appsand-its-getting-worse/ ) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Timothy__: Apple releases iTunes 11 - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-releases-itunes-11-available-via-software-update?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Stu__: iOS 6.0.2 update comes out for iPhone 5 and iPad mini - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/12/18/apple-releases-ios-6-0-2-with-wi-fi-fix/) * __Gaz__: iPhone 5 named Time's top gadget of 2012 - via [Time](http://techland.time.com/2012/12/04/top-10-tech-lists/slide/iphone-5/) * iPhone 5 Launch sets new weekend record in China - via [ArsTechnica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/12/iphone-5-launch-results-in-new-weekend-record-for-chinese-market/) * __Stu__: Microsoft and Apple facing off over SkyDrive for iOS and in-app-subscriptions - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/12/11/apple-and-microsoft-reportedly-facing-off-over-skydrive-in-app-subscription-revenues/) #### Mac News * __Bart__: Forbes say the new iMacs, in this case the 21.5" model, are the 'best ever' - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/Q1QwpT-So-k/) * New 27" iMacs now shipping in January - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/12/07/apple-now-quoting-january-shipping-estimates-for-27-inch-imac/) #### Legal Roundup International Mac Podcast Network clean 98:17 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/27/implive229/ http://impodcast.com/2012/11/27/implive229/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:40:58 +0000 Stu Helm http://impodcast.tv/?p=3022 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/27/implive229/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Tim Chaten and Adam Christianson [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Tim Chaten and Adam Christianson Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at <http://impodcast.tv/live> where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes Panel: Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Tim Chaten & Adam Christianson Security Sweep: * Apple reportedly fixes bug in iMessages that continues to send messages to phones that have been remotely wiped - via The Next Web (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/11/20/bug-that-allowed-stolen-iphones-to-continue-receiving-imessages-has-been-fixed-in-ios-6/) * Mozilla release FireFox 17, fixing 16 vulnerabilities - via the Intego Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/mozilla-patches-16-vulnerabilities-with-firefox-17-upgrade/) * Opera releases Opera 12.11 to fix a 'High Severity Flaw' - via the Intego Mac Security Blog (http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/opera-software-releases-opera-12-11-fixes-high-severity-flaw/) Apple News: * Adam: Apple Testing eBay Store to Sell Refurbs - via 9to5mac (http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/19/apple-opens-its-first-ebay-store-for-a-trial-with-select-refubished-products/) Mac News: * Stu: 10.9 will reportedly contain Siri and Core Location will switch from Google Maps to Apple Maps - via 9to5Mac (http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/19/early-builds-of-apples-upcoming-os-x-10-9-include-siri-and-maps-integration/) * Tim: Late 2012 iMacs may not be delayed after all - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/delayed-2012-imacs-may-not-be-delayed-after-all/) Legal Latest: * Bart: Apple Ordered to Disclose Patent Settlement with HTC to Samsung Attorneys - via ars technics (http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/11/apple-ordered-to-disclose-patent-settlement-with-htc/) * Although the new court order will not allow us regular folks to know what Apple & HTC have agreed, we do know that what ever it is it's less than $8 per phone because of a statement by HTC's CEO - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/11/whats-htc-paying-apple-for-patents-not-an-outrageous-8-per-phone/) Apple Competitor Watch: * Adam: Oprah Winfrey uses iPad to pimp MS Surface - via The Next Web (http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2012/11/19/oprah-plugs-the-surface-on-twitter-uses-an-ipad-to-do-so/) * Bart: Nielsen Excoriates Windows 8 Usability - via Jakob Nielsen (http://www.useit.com/alertbox/windows-8.html) * Tim: Google Reportedly Working on Open AirPlay Alternative - via GigaOm (http://gigaom.com/video/google-open-airplay-alternative/) * Stu: Microsoft are reportedly working on an XBox set-top-box to compete with Apple TV - via ars technics (http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/21/3674802/xbox-tv-set-top-box-casual-gaming-streaming-2013) * Bart: Fake Apple apps make it into Google Play store before being removed - via the Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/11/19/fake-apple-apps-android/) International Mac Podcast Network yes 81:54 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/25/implive228/ http://impodcast.com/2012/11/25/implive228/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:58:55 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=3018 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/25/implive228/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Mike McPeak and Mark Pouley [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Mike McPeak and Mark Pouley Apologies for the delay in getting this week's show out, Stu has been incredibly busy at work and literally had no chance to get the post-production of the show done until today. Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Chrome 23 brings sandboxed Flash plugin to OS X - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/15/flash-finally-sandboxed-in-google-chrome-for-os-x/) * Apple updates XProtect definitions for latest Imuler variant - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/apple-updates-xprotect-malware-definitions-for-latest-imuler-variant/) * Microsoft updates Office 2011 and 2008 to fix Excel vulnerabilities - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-updates-office-2008-and-2011-for-excel-vulnerabilities/) #### Apple News * __Allister__: Australia hands Apple a $28.5m tax bill - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/australia-hits-apple-with-28.5m-tax-bill) * __Mike__: Apple stops selling AppleCare in Italian retail stores - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-nixes-applecare-sales-in-italy) * __Mark__: Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie will focus on 'backstage events' of 3 major Apple launches - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/15/aaron-sorkin-s-steve-jobs-movie-to-portray-backstage-at-three-ap/) #### Mac News * __Stu__: Messages Beta for Lion ends on December 14th - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/11/17/messages-beta-for-lion-ends-dec-14/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Mike__: iPad sales rise after ProView trademark suit was settled - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/16/ipad-sales-in-china-climb-after-trademark-resolution/) * __Mark__: Apple paid $21 million for Swiss railway clock image licensing - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-pays-21-million-to-license-swiss-clock-design-for-ios) * __Stu__: Dictionary app makers 'anti-piracy' shaming plans back-fire - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/13/dictionary-apps-try-to-shame-supposed-pirates-plan-backfires/) #### Legal Leftovers * __Mike__: HTC and Apple settle all patent lawsuits with 10 year licensing deal - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/10/apple-and-htc-settle-patent-disputes-sign-10-year-cross-licensi/) * Samsung not interested in settling with Apple - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/14/samsung-not-interested-in-settlement-with-apple-over-patent-issues/) * __Stu__: Apple ordered to pay all of Samsung's court costs after UK judgment notice issues - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/12/apple-ordered-to-pay-all-of-samsungs-court-costs-in-uk-tablet-design-dispute/) nt-case/) * __Allister__: Apple granted 'page turn' patent - via [Mac Observer] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/11/12/implive227/ http://impodcast.com/2012/11/12/implive227/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:04:40 +0000 Stu Helm http://impodcast.tv/?p=3012 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/12/implive227/feed/ 0 Adobe,Apple,ARM,Chips,CPU,Customer Service,Eddy Cue,FaceTime,Ferari,Flash,Google,IMP This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Steve Stanger and Brad Purchase [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Steve Stanger and Brad Purchase Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at <http://impodcast.tv/live> where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes This week's panel: Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Steve Stanger & Brad Purchase Security Sweep: * Bart: Adobe issues Flash security update - via Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-24.html) Apple News: * Stu: iCloud users get @icloud.com addresses as well as their @me.com addresses (and people who have been paying for Apple Cloud offerings since .Mac still get to keep their @mac.com addresses) - via ars technics (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/apples-me-and-mac-e-mail-users-now-have-icloud-too/) * Steve: Eddy Cue joins Ferrari board - via Apple Insider (http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/07/apples-eddy-cue-joins-ferrari-board-of-directors) * Bart: Apple paid only 1.9% income tax on $36.8Bn overseas earnings in fiscal year 2012 - via The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-paid-only-2-percent-income-tax-on-368-billion-in-earnings-outside-us-in-fiscal-2012/2012/11/04/d45c126c-26b9-11e2-ac64-5d52a2c5953e_story.html) Mac News: * Steve: Rumours surface that Apple is considering moving away from Intel for Macs - via Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-05/apple-said-to-be-exploring-switch-from-intel-chips-for-the-mac.html) * Good analysis from All Things D (http://allthingsd.com/20121106/will-apple-switch-the-mac-to-arm-why-the-rumors-do-and-dont-ring-true/) * Stu: Modbook Pro gets a spec bump between pre-orders and shipping - ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/modbook-pro-doubles-base-ssd-ram-pen-sensitivity-ahead-of-launch/) iOS Ecosystem: * Steve: Apple sells 3M iPads in 3 days - via Apple PR (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/11/05Apple-Sells-Three-Million-iPads-in-Three-Days.html) * Brad: Apple Store (the physical ones) Gift Cards come to Passbook - via ars technics (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/apple-store-shoppers-can-send-passbook-compatible-gift-cards/) * Steve: AT&T allow FaceTime over LTE for all customers - via TNW (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/11/08/att-to-allow-all-lte-iphone-5-customers-use-facetime-on-any-data-plan-3g-devices-still-out-of-luck/) Legal Roundup: * Bart: EU regulators expected to accept Apple's proposed eBook settlement - no more favoured nation clauses - via ars technics (http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/eu-e-book-settlement-apple-to-give-up-most-favored-nation-contracts/) * Stu: Apple adds Jelly Bean to patent case against Samsung in San Jose - via Bloomberg (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-06/apple-says-samsung-s-galaxy-note-jelly-bean-infringe-patents.html) * Brad: Apple seem to really get a patent on rounded corners, but it might not mean very much in reality - via are technica International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/11/06/implive226/ http://impodcast.com/2012/11/06/implive226/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:03:22 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=3008 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/06/implive226/feed/ 0 Apple,Eddy Cue,Executives,GPU,IMP,International,iOS,iPad 4th generation,iPad mini,iPhone,iTunes,John Browett This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Gazmaz, Elaine Giles and Jeff Gamet [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Gazmaz, Elaine Giles and Jeff Gamet Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Apple issues Safari 6.0.2 update for Lion and Mountain Lion - via [Apple KB](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5568) #### Apple News * __Elaine__: Apple shakes up executive positions, Forstall and Browett to leave - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-execs-forstall-browett-to-leave-the-company?utm_source=macobserver) * __Gaz__: Apple increased its R&D spending by $1 billion in 2012 - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/bK_AS6I4GAs/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Timothy__: iOS 6.0.1 released to fix WiFi and keyboard display issues amongst others - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/11/ios-6-0-1-debuts-with-wifi-connectivity-horizontal-line-fixes/) * __Gaz__: iPad Mini goes on sale, sells out in 2 hours at 5th Avenue Apple Store - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/02/ipad-mini-sells-out-in-two-hours-at-apples-flagship-fifth-avenue-retail-store/) * __Stu__: iPad mini ships with 5w power supply, iPad 4th Generation with 12w - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/02/ipad-mini-ships-with-5-watt-power-supply/) * __Jeff__: 4th generation iPad's GPU performance tested - via [AnandTech](http://www.anandtech.com/show/6426/ipad-4-gpu-performance-analyzed-powervr-sgx-554mp4-under-the-hood) * __Timothy__: Apple pushes iTunes 11 launch back a month to November - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-pushes-itunes-11-release-to-november?utm_source=macobserver) #### Legal Leftovers * __Gaz__: UK Court orders Apple to change the Samsung verdict statement - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/uk-court-orders-apple-to-change-samsung-galaxy-tab-statement) * __Jeff__: Apple's updated statement still doesn't actually apologise - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples-updated-samsung-statement-in-uk-still-not-an-apology?utm_source=macobserver) * __Stu__: Apple loses rights to "iPhone" brand in Mexico - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/11/02/apple-loses-right-to-iphone-brand-in-mexico/) * Update on this story from [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/2/3591380/iphone-ifone-and-apples-mexican-trademark-standoff-whats-really-going) * __Jeff__: Judge skeptical in Apple's battle with Amazon over 'App Store' name - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/10/in-app-store-vs-appstore-court-clash-apple-runs-into-a-skeptical-judge/) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Timothy__: Microsoft sells 4 million Windows 8 upgrades in 3 days - via [Daring Fireball](http://daringfireball.net/linked/2012/10/31/4-million-3-days) * __Elaine__: Google and Mozilla not happy with Windows RT limitations - via [CNet] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/11/01/implive225/ http://impodcast.com/2012/11/01/implive225/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:11:28 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=3004 http://impodcast.com/2012/11/01/implive225/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks, Tim Chaten and Nathan Liu [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks, Tim Chaten and Nathan Liu Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Adobe issue Shockwave Player security update - via [Adobe](http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-23.html) #### Apple News * __Timothy__: Apple posts Q4 2012 results - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-posts-q4-revenue-of-36-billion-8.67-eps?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Allister__: Apple now has 390 retail stores world-wide - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-stores-hit-390-world-wide?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * Including new Palo Alto store with beautiful glass front - via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/27/new-palo-alto-apple-store-with-beautiful-glass-front-opened-to-the-public-this-morning/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+9To5Mac-MacAllDay+%289+to+5+Mac+-+Apple+Intelligence%29) #### Mac News * __Stu__: iFixIt teardown the 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/frdhD0qdQBE/) * __Allister__: Apple posts FAQ on 'Fusion Drive' - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/25/apple-posts-fusion-drive-faq/) * __Nathan__: Phil Schiller talks 'State of the Mac' - via [Time Tech](http://techland.time.com/2012/10/26/apples-phil-schiller-on-the-state-of-the-mac/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Tim__: White iPad mini sells out in just 20 minutes - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/26/white-ipad-mini-sells-out-in-20-minutes/) * __Timothy__: Tim Cook speaks about iPad mini pricing and aims - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/25/tim-cook-ipad-mini-priced-aggressively/) * __Stu__: CNET's Roger Cheng speaks out about the iPad 4 update - via [The Loop](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/loopinsight/KqJb/~3/IhYmAkqjymo/) * __Nathan__: Apple raises minimum App Store prices in the EU - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-raises-min-price-in-euro-app-store-revamp?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) #### Legal Leftovers * __Stu__: Apple complies with ruling in UK Samsung case - via [Apple's site](https://www.apple.com/uk/legal-judgement/) * [Samsung copies Apple - Tumblr](http://samsungcopiesapple.tumblr.com/) * __Allister__: Samsung lose in ITC ruling over Apple patents - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/xU5oxnLFjCA/) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Tim__: Microsoft launches Windows 8 - via [Macworld UK](http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/570/f/7332/s/24e6f60d/l/0L0Smacworld0O0Cdigitallifestyle0Cnews0Cindex0Bcfm0Dnewsid0F340A73340Golo0Frss/story01.htm) * __Timothy__: Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky claims Windows 8 better value than Apple - via [TUAW] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/10/24/implive224/ http://impodcast.com/2012/10/24/implive224/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:17:59 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2995 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/24/implive224/feed/ 0 Apple,iBooks,iMac,IMP,International,iPad,Keynote,live,Mac,Mac Mini,Macbook Pro,Mini The panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm and Timothy Gregoire [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** The panel for our discussion of the [Apple Special Event](http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2012/) are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm and Timothy Gregoire Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. International Mac Podcast Network yes 91:19 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/23/implive223/ http://impodcast.com/2012/10/23/implive223/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:04:31 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2992 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/23/implive223/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet and Nicholas Montgomery [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet and Nicholas Montgomery Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Bart) * Oracle/Apple patch Java - update strips out Browser Plugin completely - via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/10/18/apple-gets-aggressive-latest-os-x-java-security-update-rips-out-browser-support/) * iOS 6 defaults ad tracking back on - setting hidden in General - About, and labeled confusingly - via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/10/17/how-to-disable-apple-ios-user-tracking-ios-6/) #### Apple News * __Nicholas__: Apple Acquire Color Engineers - via [All Things D](http://allthingsd.com/20121018/whats-really-going-on-with-color-a-small-apple-talent-acquisition/) * __Jeff__: Apple poaches Amazon exec to run Siri - via [All Things D](http://allthingsd.com/20121015/exclusive-apple-hires-amazon-a9s-stasior-to-run-siri-does-hire-signal-a-bigger-move-into-search/) * __Stu__: Apple Breaks Ground on Oregon Data Centre - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/apple-breaks-ground-on-mammoth-colossal-gargantuan-oregon-data-center/) * Details of gear Apple are using - via [The Register](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/09/apple_maiden_data_center/) * __Bart__: Russian Religious Extremists take aim at Apple logo - via [c|net](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57535567-1/bitten-apples-blasphemous-logo-under-fire-in-russia/) #### Mac News * __Stu__: GOG comes to the Mac - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/18/vintage-game-seller-gog-com-offers-up-mac-titles/) * __Bart__: Apple Extends 1TB iMac Seagate Replacement Program - via [Macworld](http://www.macworld.com/article/2012134/apple-quietly-extends-1tb-imac-seagate-replacement-rogram.html) * __Jeff__: Echofon for Mac to be abandoned - via [Echofon Blog](http://blog.echofon.com/2012/10/changes-coming-for-echofon-desktop-users.html) #### iOS Ecosystem * __Bart__: Hon Hai say iPhone 5s in shot supply because they are hard to make - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/iphone-5-shortage-hon-hai-says-theyre-hard-to-make/) * __Jeff__: Internal Foxconn Report finds Underage workers - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/10/internal-investigation-underage-workers-back-at-some-foxconn-factories/) * __Stu__: Sonic comes to iOS with Sonic Jump - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/18/sonic-jump-leaps-onto-the-app-store/) * __Bart__: To No One's Surprise - Apple announce Special Event for October 23 - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/16/apple-announces-special-event-for-oct-23/) #### Legal Latest * __Stu__: Apple lose UK Appeal - will have to run ads saying Samsung did not infringe the iPad design - via [BBC News](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19989750) #### Apple Competitor Watch International Mac Podcast Network clean 98:54 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/16/implive222/ http://impodcast.com/2012/10/16/implive222/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:22:39 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2988 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/16/implive222/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Nick Riley and Peter Upfold [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Nick Riley and Peter Upfold Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Peter) * Mozilla issues emergency Firefox 16.0.1 update after critical bug in Firefox 16 release - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/mozilla-pulls-firefox-16-ships-emergency-update-after-critical-bug-discovered/) * Google updates Chrome with fixes for Flash and other bugs - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/google-releases-new-chrome-security-update-fixes-flash-and-other-bugs/) * Possible security flaw in iMessage may lead to Apple ID 'hacking' - via [Shootitlive](http://www.shootitlive.com/2012/10/hackers-can-steal-your-appleid-in-10-s/) #### Mac News * __Stu__: Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 Supplemental Update - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-ships-os-x-v.10.8.2-supplemental-update-1.0) #### Apple News * __Nick__: Apple opening third Beijing, China store - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/12/apple-to-open-third-beijing-apple-store-on-iconic-wangfujing-str/) * __Stu__: Thieves smash car into Leawood, Kansas based Apple Store - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/12/thieves-smash-car-into-leawood-kansas-apple-store/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Tim__: Taiwan asks Apple to censor military base in Maps - via [The Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/taiwan-reminds-apple-of-political-aspect-of-global-maps) * __Nick__: Apple agrees licensing terms for use of Swiss Railway clock design - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/10/12/apple-agrees-to-licensing-terms-over-swiss-clock-design/) * __Stu__: Apple hires Samsung / AMD chip designer - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/11/apple-hires-key-chip-designer-from-samsung/) * __Tim__: Chitika stats show iPhone 5 passing Galaxy S III in web usage - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/12/chitika-iphone-5-passes-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-in-web-usage/) * __Nick__: Reports suggest iPad mini event for October 23rd - via [All Things D](http://allthingsd.com/20121012/apple-likely-to-unveil-ipad-mini-at-october-23-event/) - Jim Dalrymple says 'Yep!' #### Legal Roundup * __Stu__: Appeals court overturns Galaxy Nexus sales ban - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/11/appeals-court-overturns-ban-on-samsung-galaxy-nexus/) * __Tim__: South Korean court delays sales ban on iPhone and iPad - via [Macworld UK](http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/570/f/7332/s/24667522/l/0L0Smacworld0O0Cipad0Eiphone0Cnews0Cindex0Bcfm0Dnewsid0F340A470A20Golo0Frss/story01.htm) * __Stu__: Artist files copyright suit against Apple for use of image in Retina Display advertising - via [Patently Apple](http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/10/artist-files-copyright-suit-against-apple-for-retina-display-photo.html) #### Apple Competitor Watch International Mac Podcast Network clean 93:50 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/08/implive221/ http://impodcast.com/2012/10/08/implive221/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:37:52 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2985 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/08/implive221/feed/ 0 Android,Apple,Gaming,Google,IMP,International,iOS 6,Java,live,Mac,Maps,Microsoft This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Allister Jenks & Tim Chaten [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Allister Jenks & Tim Chaten Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Bart) * Yet another Java Vulnerability - REALLY time to disable it in your browser - via [Sophos Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/09/26/new-security-hole-multiple-java-versions/) * Safari on iOS 6 seems to be overly aggressively caching web content to the extent that it could cause serious problems on web appellations and theoretically even un-intended double-purchases, so be careful - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/developers-claim-safari-in-ios-6-breaks-web-apps-with-aggressive-caching/) #### Apple News * __Stu__: Apple post tribute to Steve on one-year anniversary of his passing on [Apple](http://apple.com) site. * __Allister__: Apple extend free iCloud storage upgrade to former MobileMe customers for another year - via [Apple Support](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5527) * for a while a bug had the expiration date for the upgraded storage showing as 2050! - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/former-mobileme-subscribers-getting-free-20gb-icloud-storage-until-2050/) * __Bart__: The European Commission pursuing Apple over misleading warranty descriptions - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/apples-warranty-advertising-comes-under-eus-microscope/) #### Mac News * __Stu__: Good News for Mac Gamers: * The Mac Game Store opens - a 3rd part app store just for Mac games - [www.macgamestore.com/app/](http://www.macgamestore.com/app/) * Batman: Arkham City coming to Mac in November - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/10/02/batman-arkham-city-game-of-the-year-edition-headed-to-mac-in-nov/) * __Allister__: Re-launch of Modbook "exceeds expectations" (numbers without numbers - gotta love that) - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/modbook-pro-reaction-has-exceeded-expectations-to-ship-in-november/) #### iOS Ecosystem * The 'Mapocalypse' * Apple not holding a Google Maps app up in review process contrary to rumours - via [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/25/us-google-iphone-idUSBRE88O07U20120925) * But an app may be in development - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/google-may-have-an-ios-mapping-app-in-the-works-after-all/) * Apple reported to be recruiting ex-Google Maps staff - via [Techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/23/source-apple-aggressively-recruiting-ex-google-maps-staff-to-build-out-ios-maps/) * Google Maps web app brings Google Maps back to the iPhone - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/09/20/you-can-still-use-google-maps-on-ios-6/) * now also with Street View - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/10/google-street-view-now-available-on-web-based-google-maps/) International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/10/02/implive220/ http://impodcast.com/2012/10/02/implive220/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:45:17 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2981 http://impodcast.com/2012/10/02/implive220/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl, Kelly Guimont and Richard Gaywood [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl, Kelly Guimont and Richard Gaywood Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * New Imuler variant found, hiding in 'Your dirty pics' - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/new-imuler-variant-found-steer-clear-of-your-dirty-pics/) * Apple releases Security Update 2012-004 for Snow Leopard users - via [Apple KB](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501) #### Mac News * __Gaz__: Apple releases 10.7.5 update for Lion, adds Gatekeeper support - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-adds-gatekeeper-to-lion-with-os-x-10.7.5?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Stu__: Apple releases 10.8.2 update for Mountain Lion - via [Apple KB](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5460?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US&) #### Apple News * __Gaz__: Apple's entire design team travel to London to receive award - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/19/apples-entire-design-team-travels-to-london-for-award-acceptance/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * iOS 6 released for compatible devices * __Julie__: Glitch on Apple's site causes WiFi access problems for iOS 6 users - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/19/apple-web-page-outage-inadvertantly-disabled-ios-6-device-wifi-n/) * __Richard__: Apple responds to new Maps concerns - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/20/apple-issues-statement-over-day-1-maps-glitches-maps-team-under-lockdown-to-fix-issues/) * Google working on separate Google Maps app? - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/google-reportedly-submitted-maps-replacement-to-app-store?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * iPhone 5 goes on sale in USA, Canada and the UK * __Kelly__: Lines 83% longer, predictions of 8 million sales in opening weekend - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone-5-lines-83-longer-8m-sales-expected-first-weekend?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Richard__: Nokia takes aim at Apple and Samsung over their new maps in Lumia 920 - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/nokia-strike-while-apples-map-iron-is-hot?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Gaz__: Apple accused of copying the Swiss federal railway clock - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/20/swiss-federal-railways-says-apple-copied-its-iconic-railway-clock/) * __Stu__: Samsung confirms it will sue Apple over the inclusion of LTE in iPhone 5 - via [FOSS Patents](http://www.fosspatents.com/2012/09/samsung-tells-us-court-it-will-soon.html) * __Julie__: Samsung touts specs in new Galaxy SIII ad - via [Electronista](http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/09/15/ad.says.iphone.5.lags.in.features.compared.to.galaxy.s.iii/) International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2012/09/17/implive219/ http://impodcast.com/2012/09/17/implive219/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:20:56 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2977 http://impodcast.com/2012/09/17/implive219/feed/ 0 4G,Apple,IMP,International,iOS 6,iPhone 5,iPod Nano,iPod Touch,iTunes,live,LTE,Mac This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Jeff Gamet and Steve Stanger [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Jeff Gamet and Steve Stanger and we're discussing the [Apple Special Event](http://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2012/) which introduced the iPhone 5 and new iPods. Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2012/09/12/implive218/ http://impodcast.com/2012/09/12/implive218/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:21:22 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2975 http://impodcast.com/2012/09/12/implive218/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Podcast This week's panel are Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Jeff Gamet and Paul Shadwell [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Jeff Gamet and Paul Shadwell Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Java update Java to fix vulnerability on Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/apple-releases-java-6-update-to-fix-vulnerabilities/) * Apple denies providing FBI with iPhone UDIDs after 1 million UDIDs leaked by AntiSec - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/GOesmkytxt8/) #### Apple News * __Jeff__: Chinese activist asks Apple to step in on China birth laws - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dissident-asks-apple-to-take-stand-against-china-birth-policies?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Stu__: Tim Cook and Jonny Ive top Vanity Fair's 'New Establishment' list - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/09/06/cook-and-ive-top-vanity-fairs-the-new-establishment/) * __Allister__: Apple confirms media event for September 12th "It's almost here" - via [Ars Technica](http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/apple/~3/YzzDRN6yfAE/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Paul__: iPhone tops J.D. Power satisfaction survey, again - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/06/iphone-tops-j-d-power-satisfaction-survey-again/) * __Jeff__: Apple working on Pandora like radio service ? - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple-prepping-its-own-music-streaming-service?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Allister__: Some airlines already adding Passbook functionality to their sites - via [9to5 Mac](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/9To5Mac-MacAllDay/~3/KRDzxkSEvdw/) #### Legal Roundup * __Jeff__: Federal judge approves settlement with 3 publishers in DoJ eBook case - via [9to5 Mac](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/9To5Mac-MacAllDay/~3/ZbncW3oFtSs/) * __Stu__: South Korea investigating Apple's anti-trust case against Samsung - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/07/south-korea-investigating-apples-antitrust-complaints-of-samsun/) * __Allister__: Judge rules that iPhone 4 owners can't sue over broken glass - via [GigaOm ? The Loop](http://gigaom.com/2012/09/06/iphone-owners-cant-sue-apple-over-broken-glass-court-rules/?utm_source=loopinsight.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+loopinsight%2FKqJb+%28The+Loop%29) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Paul__: Amazon introduces new Kindle Fire models - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/amazon-ups-the-ante-with-7-8.9-kindle-fire-hd?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Jeff__: Nokia announces new Lumia 920 device powered by Windows Phone 8 - via [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/5/3293369/nokia-lumia-920-windows-phone-8) * Shame they faked the PureView video - via [The Verge] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/09/06/implive217/ http://impodcast.com/2012/09/06/implive217/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:06:13 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2972 http://impodcast.com/2012/09/06/implive217/feed/ 0 Amazon,Apple,Bob Mansfield,Craig Federighi,Dan Riccio,Dell,eBooks,EU,FRAND,Galaxy Note,Galaxy S III,IMP This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Julie Kuehl and Timothy Gregoire [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean 78:27 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/28/implive216/ http://impodcast.com/2012/08/28/implive216/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:18:04 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2969 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/28/implive216/feed/ 0 10.8.1,Android,Apple,Apple Remote Desktop,Apple Store,AT&T,Cellular,Dallas,Data Centre,FaceTime,Galaxy S,Genius This week's panel are This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Nick Riley and Mike T Ros [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Nick Riley and Mike T Rose from the [treehouse](http://twitter.com/MikeTRose/status/239496990407409664/photo/1) Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Apple News * __Mike__: Apple sued by former worker who claims Steve Jobs promised him a job for life - via [Business Week](http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-20/apple-sued-by-ex-worker-who-says-jobs-guaranteed-his-job) * __Tim__: Dallas Apple Store Genius staff not playing by 'the rules' - via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/08/22/dallas-newspaper-identifies-evil-genius-apple-store-corroborates-gizmodo-story/#more-233244) * __Stu__: Apple files plans for it's new Oregon data centre - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/Kul1_-w0jOs/) #### Mac News * __Nick__: Apple releases 10.8.1 update for Mountain Lion - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/23/os-x-mountain-lion-v10-8-1-update-now-available/) * __Tim__: Apple Remote Desktop quietly updated - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/23/apple-remote-desktop-admin-update/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Mike__: AT&T responds to FaceTime over 3G complaints saying that it's 'allowed' to block the service - via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/08/22/att-responds-to-facetime-controversy-says-it-is-allowed-to-block-facetime-because-it-is-a-pre-installed-app/) #### Legal Roundup * Apple vs. Samsung * __Stu__: Jury return a verdict, very much in Apple's favour - via [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/24/3254422/apple-samsung-trial-verdict) * __Tim__: Apple responds to the verdict - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/08/24/apple-responds-to-samsung-verdict/) * __Nick__: Samsung also respond - via [The Loop](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/loopinsight/KqJb/~3/PvZMTIXJQ68/) * __Stu__: Korean court finds both Samsung and Apple violated patents - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/08/25/korean-court-rules-apple-samsung-both-infringed-patents/) * __Mike__: Also in the patent news: * ITC rules in favour of Apple on 3 Motorola patents - via [Electronista](http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/25/fourth.patent.remanded.to.judge.further.hearing.next.year/) * Apple being sued by EPL over QuickTime playback technology - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/5EoHz_5ihMw/) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Mike__: Samsung opens oddly familiar looking new retail store - via [AllThingsD](http://allthingsd.com/20120823/samsung-opens-new-apple-store-in-australia/) * __Nick__: Microsoft unveil new logo - via [PCWorld](http://www.pcworld.com/article/261375/microsofts_new_logo_draws_more_slaps_than_claps.html) * __Stu__: Windows 8 pricing not as great as first announced - via [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/21/3257406/windows-8-pro-price-upgrade-price) #### Picks & Tips International Mac Podcast Network clean 94:41 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/21/implive215/ http://impodcast.com/2012/08/21/implive215/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:45:02 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2966 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/21/implive215/feed/ 0 Adobe,Analysts,App Store,Apple,Apple Store,AuthenTec,Electronic Arts,Encryption,FileVault,Galaxy,Google,IMP This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz & Tim Chaten [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz & Tim Chaten Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Adobe issue raft of patches (including Flash & PDF products) - via [Intego Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/adobe-issues-security-updates-to-address-critical-vulnerabilities/) * SMS Spoofing still possible in iOS6 betas (not really an iOS flaw so much as a protocol flaw) - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/08/flaw-allowing-sms-spoofing-still-present-in-latest-ios-6-beta/) * iOS encryption strong enough to beat DOJ - via [technology review](http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428477/the-iphone-has-passed-a-key-security-threshold/) #### Meta * __Tim__: Day 4 punk much of the Apple Press with fake screw story - via [Day 4](http://day4.se/how-we-screwed-almost-the-whole-apple-community/)      * [Funny Joy of Tech comic on the topic](http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1726.html) #### Apple News * __Bart__: SEC filing shows Apple bought AuthenTec because it wanted "new technology" for upcoming products (probably 2D fingerprint scanner) - via [The Next Web](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/08/16/the-real-reason-apple-acquired-authentec-because-needed-new-technology-quickly-products/) * __Tim__: John Browett admits to making a mistake with Apple Store 'shake up' - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tim_we_need_to_talk_about_john_browett/?utm_campaign=shorturl) * __Stu__: Apple gets in bed with Google & Samsung to bid on Kodak patents - via [macrumours.com](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/08/17/apple-google-and-samsung-teaming-up-in-effort-to-acquire-kodak-patents/) * __Gaz__: Apple's stock hits new high at $648.11 - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rumors_pump_apple_shares_to_another_closing_high_of_648.11/) #### Mac News * __Bart__: Java 7.6 to get full native OS X support directly from Oracle, including it's own auto-update mechanism. OS X releases will, from now on, coincide with Windows and Linux releases. The release will include include JDK and JavaFX - via [Oracle PR](http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/1735645) * __Stu__: Origin game store coming to Mac - via [Games Industry International](http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-14-origin-coming-to-mac-android-facebook-smart-tvs) #### iOS Ecosystem * __Gaz__: Report finds iPads raise math scores 49% - via [the loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/08/13/ipads-in-the-classroom-raise-math-scores-49/) #### Litigation Latest (Bart) * Apple vs. Samsung : * Apple say MS licensed design patents from them for Windows Phone - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/08/apple-licensed-design-patents-to-microsoft-in-anti-cloning-agreement) * August 14 : * Apple rests case & judge tosses 3 Samsung phones from the trial - via [ars technica] International Mac Podcast Network clean 70:02 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/16/implive214/ http://impodcast.com/2012/08/16/implive214/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:33:52 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2963 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/16/implive214/feed/ 0 Apple,Apple Store,Gaming,Genius,iCloud,IMP,International,iOS,iPad,iPhone,live,Mac This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks and Nick Riley [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Allister Jenks and Nick Riley Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Stu) * Apple suspends over the phone password resets after Matt Honan's iCloud breach - via [Wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/08/apple-confirms-it-has-suspended-over-the-phone-appleid-password-resets/) * Chrome updated to fix 2 vulnerabilities - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/chrome-browser-updated-to-fix-two-vulnerabilities/) #### Apple News * __Tim__: Genius helps to foil kidnapping plot - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_store_employee_helps_foil_kidnapping/) #### Mac News * __Stu__: Apple release 10.8.1 Beta to developers - via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/08/10/apple-seeds-first-beta-of-os-x-mountain-lion-10-8-1-build-12b13-to-developers/) * __Tim__: iFixit releases repair guide for MacBook Pro with Retina Display - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ifixit_releases_repair_guides_for_retina_macbook_pro/) * __Allister__: Pixelmator updated with iCloud and Retina support - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/09/pixelmator-2-1-offers-retina-and-icloud-support-more/) * __Nick__: TextMate 2 goes open-source - via [ArsTechnica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/08/textmate-2-0-goes-open-source-in-response-to-os-x-restrictions/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Stu__: Is iOS the top gaming platform of all time? - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/09/top-gaming-platform-of-all-time-it-might-be-ios/) * __Allister__: YouTube app removed from iOS 6 Beta 4 - via [9to5 Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/08/06/war-youtube-app-disappears-from-ios-6-beta-4/) #### Legal Roundup * __Stu__: One of Samsung's lawyers doesn't have the correct legal license to practice - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/samsungs_attorney_caught_without_license_to_practice_v._apple/) * __Allister__: Apple offered Samsung licensing for the patents in question back in 2010 - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/10/samsung-could-have-licensed-apple-patents-in-2010/) * __Tim__: Apple and Samsung reveal sales numbers in court proceedings - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/08/10/apple-and-samsung-reveal-u-s-mobile-device-sales-in-court-case/) * __Nick__: Samsung trying to mislead the jury? - via [The Verge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/10/3233870/samsung-mislead-jury-apple-patent-experts-trial) #### Picks & Tips * __Nick__: [SCOTutor Apps - An Update](http://themacscreencastguy.com/blog/2012/6/26/scotutor-apps-an-update.html) * __Allister__: [Adobe Photoshop subscription](http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/buying-guide-subscriptions.html) * __Tim__: [VidConvert](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/app/vidconvert/id417701035?mt=12) * __Stu__: [MineCraft] International Mac Podcast Network clean 94:36 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/08/implive213/ http://impodcast.com/2012/08/08/implive213/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:50:03 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2960 http://impodcast.com/2012/08/08/implive213/feed/ 0 Apple,Apple ID,Apple Store,Apple TV,Firewire,Grand Central,Hulu,iCloud,IMP,International,iPad,iPhone This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm and Timothy Gregoire [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean 80:45 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/30/implive212/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/30/implive212/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:11:28 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2957 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/30/implive212/feed/ 0 Ads,Android,Apple,Apple Store,Apple TV,AuthenTec,British,Genius,Google,IMP,International,iOS 6 This week's panel are Stu Helm, Nick Riley, Will Smidlein, Mike McPeak and George Lim & Ryan Daws [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/07/28/implive211/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/28/implive211/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:10:05 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2954 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/28/implive211/feed/ 0 Apple,IMP,International,live,Mac,Mountain Lion,OS X,OSX Server,Podcast The panel for our Mountain Lion roundtable are Stu Helm, Nick Riley, Mark Dalton, Timothy Gregoire and Richard Gaywood [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** The panel for our Mountain Lion roundtable are Stu Helm, Nick Riley, Mark Dalton, Timothy Gregoire and Richard Gaywood Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/07/23/implive210/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/23/implive210/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:27:26 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2951 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/23/implive210/feed/ 0 3G,Amazon,Apple,AT&T,Battery,Bertrand Serlet,Data,DoJ,Domain Names,eBooks,EPEAT,EU This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Connor P, Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Allister Jenks, Connor P, Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Bart) * Mozilla release FireFox 14 with critical security patches - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/firefox-update-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-2/) * Microsoft releases a critical update to it's Office Updater for Mac - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-releases-critical-auto-update-update/) * Skype Issue Security Update - via [Intego's MAc Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/skype-issues-security-update-for-im-bug/) #### Apple News * __Connor__: Former Apple exec, Bertrand Serlet, joins Parallels board - via [Business Wire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120717005500/en/Apple-Executive-Bertrand-Serlet-Joins-Parallels-Board) * __Stu__: Apple takes control of apple.co.uk domain - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/07/18/apple-takes-control-of-apple-co-uk-domain-name/) * __Kelly__: Recyclers don't see the problem with Apple's glued-in batteries - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/recyclers-disagree-on-impact-of-glued-in-retina-macbook-pro-batteries/) #### Mac News * __Allister__: Google Acquire Sparrow email app for OS X & iOS - via [Loop Insight](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/07/20/google-acquires-sparrow-e-mail-app-for-mac-iphone/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Jeff__: US Senator criticises DoJ's eBook case against Apple in WSJ OpEd - via [WSJ](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303740704577527211023581798.html) * __Kelly__: iOS 6 Beta 3 adds @icloud.com e-mail addresses - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ios_6_beta_adds_icloud_email_addresses/) * __Bart__: Apple trying to take down IAP hacker - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/07/16/apple-fighting-back-against-in-app-purchase-hack-but-service-still-operational/) * Apple providing fix for 'hack' in iOS 6, gives developers access to private APIs as a stop-gap measure - via [TNW](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/07/20/apple-gives-developers-access-to-its-private-api-to-prevent-in-app-purchase-exploit-says-fix-coming-in-ios-6/) * __Connor__: AT&T may restrict FaceTime, or charge for it, via 3G - via [MacRumours](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/07/16/att-to-restrict-or-charge-for-facetime-over-3g4g-in-ios-6/) #### Legal Roundup (Bart) * UK Judge tells Apple they have to make a public statement to say that Samsung didn't copy the iPad - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/07/19/uk-judge-to-make-apple-acknowledge-samsung-didnt-copy-apple/) * Apple appeal decision - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/07/20/apple-to-appeal-court-order-to-publish-statement-about-samsung/) * [Joy of Tech] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/07/16/implive209/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/16/implive209/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:40:52 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2944 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/16/implive209/feed/ 0 Apple,Beta,Bob Mansfield,China,Developer,Developer Agreement,DNS,Enviroment,EPEAT,Fake,Galaxy Tab,Greenpeace This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Allister Jenks, Tim Chaten and Timothy Gregoire [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Allister Jenks, Tim Chaten and Timothy Gregoire Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep (Stu) * Yahoo! Voices site breached, 400,000+ usernames / password exposes in the clear - via [TrustedSec](https://www.trustedsec.com/july-2012/yahoo-voice-website-breached-400000-compromised/) * Russian 'hacker' offers service to get in-app-purchases for free, as in pirating them - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/hacker_offers_service_to_work_around_ios_in-app_purchases/?utm_campaign=shorturl) * Microsoft issues Office 2011 for Mac update to fix critical vulnerabilities - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-updates-office-2011-for-critical-vulnerabilities/) #### Apple News * __Allister__: Apple and EPEAT * Apple pull products from EPEAT listings - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/07/09/apple-removes-epeat-green-certification-could-lose-government-c/) * Bob Mansfield responds to EPEAT issue, products relisted - via [Apple](http://www.apple.com/environment/letter-to-customers/) * __Gaz__: Greenpeace upgrades Apple's rating, barely, from F to D - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/07/12/greenpeace-boosts-apples-rating-but-barely/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Tim C__: Apple cracking down on sites selling access to iOS Betas - via [MacStories](http://www.macstories.net/news/apple-cracking-down-on-sites-selling-access-to-ios-betas/) * __Gaz__: EU seeking pan-european licensing for digital music - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/eu_seeking_pan-european_licensing_for_digital_music/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Allister__: Chinese site begins accepting pre-orders for the yet un-announced iPhone 5 - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/chinese_site_accepting_iphone_5_preorders/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) #### Legal Roundup * __Tim G__: Apple sends letters to US retailers to have them remove the Galaxy Tab, Samsung not happy - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_to_retailers_stop_selling_galaxy_tab/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Gaz__: UK Judge rules Samsung Galaxy Tab 'Not cool' - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/judge_rules_galaxy_tab_not_cool_in_ipad_patent_infringement_case/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) #### Apple Competitor Watch * __Stu__: Samsung's new retail store looks oddly familiar - via [The Vancouver Sun](http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/07/10/samsung-launches-first-canadian-retail-store-in-metro-vancouver/?utm_source=loopinsight.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+loopinsight%2FKqJb+%28The+Loop%29) h/t The Loop. International Mac Podcast Network yes 97:52 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/10/implive208/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/10/implive208/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:19:00 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2941 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/10/implive208/feed/ 0 Android,App Store,Apple,Apple Care,Galaxy Nexus,HTC,IMP,International,iPad,Italy,live,Mac This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Grant Butler, Nick Riley and Jeff Gamet [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Grant Butler, Nick Riley and Jeff Gamet Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Security Sweep (Bart) * "Find and Call" becomes first iOS trojan (but not for long) - via [the Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_pulls_find_and_call_app_following_security_alert/) ####Apple News * __Jeff__: Italy threatens Apple with ban over Warranty Dispute - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/italy-threatens-apple-with-potential-ban-over-warranty-dispute/) ####iOS Ecosystem * __Grant__: Apple fix DRM error that caused corrupt downloads for a few days this week - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/apple-fixes-app-store-drm-error-crash-free-downloads-resume/) * A good explanation of how the fix will affect apps - via [Marco Arment](http://www.marco.org/2012/07/06/apple-repushes-corrupt-binaries) * __Bart__: Rumours of a 7" iPad build - via [WSJ](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304141204577506471913819412.html?mod=googlenews_wsj) * Should be OK usability wise because iPad have over-sized touch points already - via [Joel Bernstein](http://castirony.com/post/26466421254/the-case-for-a-7-8-ipad) ####Legal Roundup * __Nick__: The Galaxy Nexus Update: * Court of Appeals restarts sales of Galaxy Nexus until Apple responds to appeal - via [MacNN](http://electronista.feedsportal.com/c/34342/f/625515/s/21189fd8/l/0L0Smacnn0N0Carticles0C120C0A70C0A60Csales0Brestart0Bdependent0Bon0Bapple0Bresponse0Brepeat0Bhearing0C/story01.htm) * Google working on workaround to allow Galaxy Nexus sales to continue - via [Macworld](http://www.macworld.com/article/1167563/google_samsung_working_on_software_fix_to_bypass_galaxy_nexus_ban.html#lsrc.rss_main) * __Stu__: Apple win one lose one against HTC this week - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/07/ban-on-galaxy-tab-10-1-sale-upheld-on-htc-android-phone-import-denied/) * __Jeff__: Chinese iPad trademark case finally ends - Apple to pay $60M to settle - via [AP](http://bigstory.ap.org/article/china-court-apple-pay-60m-settle-ipad-case) * __Bart__: Judge Posner lets loose on Patent system - via [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/05/us-apple-google-judge-idUSBRE8640IQ20120705) * __Stu__: UN standards body, the ITU, to host patent litigation round-table - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/un_standards_body_to_host_patent_litigation_round_table/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) ####Apple Competitor Watch * __Nick__: Nexus 7 in UK won't feature Music, Magazines or TV Shows - via [The Inquirer](http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2189321/uk-google-nexus-tablets-wont-feature-music-magazines-tv) * __Grant__: Microsoft announce Windows 8 upgrade pricing - $39.99 to get form XP, Vista, International Mac Podcast Network clean 99:48 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/02/implive207/ http://impodcast.com/2012/07/02/implive207/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:18:44 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2938 http://impodcast.com/2012/07/02/implive207/feed/ 0 5 years,Adobe,Android,Apple,Bob Mansfield,Chrome.,Flash,Galaxy Nexus,Galaxy Tab,Google,IMP,International This week's panel are Stu Helm, Julie Kuehl, Keaton Brandt, Paul Shadwell and Adam Christianson [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/06/26/implive206/ http://impodcast.com/2012/06/26/implive206/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:47:12 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2931 http://impodcast.com/2012/06/26/implive206/feed/ 0 4G,Apple,Apple Store,Australia,Cellular,HTC,IMP,International,iPad,Legal,live,Mac This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Theresa Giannetti, Grant Butler and Nick Riley [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Theresa Giannetti, Grant Butler and Nick Riley Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Legal Roundup * __Bart__: Judge Posner dismisses Apple v Motorola case with prejudice - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/06/in-bid-for-patent-sanity-judge-throws-out-entire-applemotorola-case/) * Judge sets limits on how much evidence can be presented in Apple v Samsung - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06/federal-judge-sets-evidentiary-limits-on-apple-v-samsung-trial/) * __Stu__: Apple agrees to pay $2.29 million fine after '4G' ads in Australia - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_agrees_to_pay_2.29_million_fine_for_aussie_ipad_ads/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) ####Apple News * __Theresa__: Apple staff getting some new perks: * Apple now offering employee discounts on Macs, iPads, etc. - via [MacNN](http://electronista.feedsportal.com/c/34342/f/625515/s/208fa2e4/l/0L0Smacnn0N0Carticles0C120C0A60C210Cretina0Bdisplay0Bmacbook0Bpros0Bexcluded0Bfrom0Bprogram0C/story01.htm) * Apple raising retail store staff's wages - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_store_employees_reportedly_getting_some_nice_raises/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Grant__: Apple posts WWDC 2012 session videos for developers - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_posts_wwdc_2012_session_videos_for_developers/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) ####Mac News * __Stu__: OWC show new MacBook Pro with Retina Display running 3 external monitors + Retina display - via [OWC Blog](http://blog.macsales.com/14241-macbook-pro-15-with-retina-display-can-run-3-external-displays) ####Apple Competitor Watch * __Nick__:Microsoft preview new tablet (no price, no date, no battery life, so hardly an announcement really!) * Journalists not given proper access - via [Marketingland](http://marketingland.com/hands-off-microsoft-surface-tablet-review-15146) * Does seem to scare some OEMs out of the Win8 Tablet space though - via [Bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-19/lg-to-sideline-tablet-development-to-focus-on-smaller-devices.html) * Microsoft bringing Metro to Windows Server 2012 - via [@findingnewo](http://twitter.com/findingnewo/status/215959692109824001) * __Stu__: Microsoft also announce Windows Phone 8, which won't be coming to existing devices - via [Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/06/no-windows-phone-8-upgrade-for-current-phones/) * __Bart__: Google allow Android devs to respond to user comments in app store - via [Google Android Dev Blog](http://android-developers.blogspot.ca/2012/06/replying-to-user-reviews-on-google-play.html) * __Nick__: Layoffs Ahoy! International Mac Podcast Network clean 96:36 http://impodcast.com/2012/06/18/implive205/ http://impodcast.com/2012/06/18/implive205/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:47:21 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2926 http://impodcast.com/2012/06/18/implive205/feed/ 0 AirPort Express,Apple,Apple I,Backup,CIO,Firewire,Flash,HD,IMP,International,iOS 6,Java This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl, Allister Jenks and Guy Serle [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl, Allister Jenks and Guy Serle Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes #### Security Sweep * Apple releases Java update for Snow Leopard / Lion on same day as Oracle patch Java - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_same-day_java_update_for_snow_leopard_lion/) * Apple release iTunes 10.6.3 with single security fix - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/apple-updates-itunes-with-single-security-fix/) * Adobe updates Flash to 11.3.300.257 adds silent updating for Mac - via [Intego's Mac Security Blog](http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/adobe-updates-flash-adds-silent-updating/) #### Apple News * __Gaz__: Apple I and Steve Jobs memo fetch a 'cushty' price at Sotheby's auction - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_i_computer_sells_for_374500_jobs_memo_for_27500/) * __Julie__: Apple honour 11 apps in the WWDC Apple Design Awards - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_honors_11_in_apple_design_awards_2012/?utm_campaign=shorturl) #### Hardware News * __Stu__: Apple quietly release new Airport Express - via [Apple](http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/) * __Allister__: Apple sued after Time Capsule drive failure causes lawyer to lose his data - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_sued_after_time_capsule_failure_leads_to_lost_data/) #### Mac News * __Gaz__: Tim Cook confirms 'exciting' MacPro update in 2013 via e-mail with user - via [Macworld](http://www.macworld.com/article/1167247/cook_apple_planning_professional_mac_for_2013.html) * __Julie__: Apple airs new ad for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display - via [MacStories](http://www.macstories.net/news/apple-airs-new-macbook-pro-commercial-innovation-in-every-dimension/) * __Allister__:MacBook Pro with Retina models selling on eBay at inflated prices as Apple's stocks run out - via [Macworld UK](http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/?newsid=3364338&olo=rss) * __Julie__: iFixIt tear-down the new MBP - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/IN5vyioDy4E/) * __Gaz__: 'CIO Journal' makes wildly false claims that the new MBP with Retina Display will cause users to consume more data, rows back on said claim - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/nuKOte8ynjI/) * __Stu__: Growl team announce that Growl 2.0 will play nice with Notification Centre in Mountain Lion - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/1j0LT9oZSD8/) * __Allister__: Chrome update to make the browser 'Retina-ified' - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/ShNCaMsmLgI/) #### iOS EcoSystem News * __Gaz__: TomTom confirm map deal with Apple for iOS 6 - via [Mac Observer] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/06/12/implive204/ http://impodcast.com/2012/06/12/implive204/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:22:07 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2922 http://impodcast.com/2012/06/12/implive204/feed/ 0 Apple,Facebook,FaceTime,iCloud,iMessage,IMP,International,iOS,iOS 6,iPad,iPhone,Keynote The panel for our WWDC 2012 Keynote review show are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet and Nathan Liu. [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** The panel for our WWDC 2012 Keynote review show are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet and Nathan Liu. You can see the Keynote video over at [Apple's site](http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2012/) Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh International Mac Podcast Network no http://impodcast.com/2012/06/03/implive203/ http://impodcast.com/2012/06/03/implive203/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:21:51 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2919 http://impodcast.com/2012/06/03/implive203/feed/ 0 AllThingsD,App Store,Apple,Cloud,D10,Donations,EFF,Flattr,Foxconn,Google,iCloud,iLife This week's panel are Stu Helm, Elaine Giles, Allister Jenks and Mark Greentree [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Elaine Giles, Allister Jenks and Mark Greentree Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Apple News * __Stu__: Tim Cook speaks at D10 conference - via [AllThingsD](http://video.allthingsd.com/video/d10-video-tim-cook-session-highlights/1444C9C0-9211-45FF-BDF1-5DC7E7B6E04F) * __Allister__: AllThingsD make collection of Steve Jobs at D videos available via iTunes - via [AllThingsD](http://allthingsd.com/20120530/steve-jobs-at-d-podcasts/) * __Mark__: Apple hiring Pizza chef in Sacramento - via [Apple Jobs](http://jobs.apple.com/index.ajs?BID=1&method=mExternal.showJob&RID=114974&CurrentPage=7) * __Stu__: Gartner reports show Apple turns over inventory every 5 days - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/06/01/gartner-apple-turns-over-inventory-every-five-days/) * __Elaine__: WWDC Keynote set for 10am PDT on June 11th - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/29/apple-confirms-wwdc-keynote-on-june-11-at-10am-pacific-releases-ios-app-for-attendees/) ####iOS EcoSystem News * __Stu__: Classic gore-racer 'Carmageddon' coming to iOS - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/06/01/ios-gamers-will-bathe-in-blood-with-carmageddons-release-this-summer-2/) * __Allister__: ETSI choose Apple's 'nanoSIM' design as new standard - via [Apple Insider](http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/06/01/etsi_chooses_apples_nano_sim_design_as_new_standard.html) * __Stu__: Apple rejecting iOS apps for using Flattr micropayment system - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_rejecting_apps_for_using_flattr_micropayment_system/) * __Allister__: EFF describe iOS as a 'Crystal Prison' - via [EFF](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/05/apples-crystal-prison-and-future-open-platforms) * __Elaine__: Rumours suggest Office for iPad coming November 10th - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_office_for_ipad_android_set_for_november_10_launch/) * __Elaine__: Apple sending out 30-day reminders to MobileMe users - via [Mac Rumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/01/apple-sending-out-30-day-reminders-for-mobileme-discontinuation/) ####Apple Competitor Watch * __Stu__: Apple vs Samsung may come down to the 'Cheech & Chong Test' - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itc_judge_may_turn_to_cheech_chong_in_apple_samsung_case/) * __Allister__: Samsung's latest Chromebox looks rather like a MacMini - via [Macworld AU](http://www.macworld.com.au/news/now-samsung-and-google-have-cloned-the-mac-mini-56317/) * __Mark__: Google to hold 'Next Dimension of Google Maps' event five days ahead of WWDC - via [CNET](http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57445507-93/google-holding-next-dimension-of-maps-event-next-week/) * __Stu__: RIM are up the creek without a paddle - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/05/29/rim-is-in-the-shitter/) ####Picks & Tips * __Mark__: [OmniDiskSweeper] International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/05/28/implive202/ http://impodcast.com/2012/05/28/implive202/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 21:22:28 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2914 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/28/implive202/feed/ 0 AirPlay,App Store,Apple,Atari,Auction,Ban,Chrome.,Developers,DoJ,eBooks,EMEA,Europe This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl and Jeff Gamet [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Julie Kuehl and Jeff Gamet Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. If you want to win a copy of Erica's ['Getting Ready for Mountain Lion'](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/book/getting-ready-for-mountain/id528300444?mt=11) book then e-mail and we'll pick a winner on IMP Live 203. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Security Sweep * Yahoo bungles it's new cross-platform browser sync product by accidentally bundling their private key in the Chrome Extension, allowing anyone to digitally sign Extensions as if they were Yahoo - via [Naked Security Blog](http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/24/yahoo-leaks-its-own-private-key-via-new-axis-chrome-extension/) ####Apple News * __Gaz__: Tim Cook Foregoes $75M in dividends - via [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/us-apple-results-idUSBRE84N1OL20120524) * __Jeff__: Steve Jobs honoured in Webbie Award Tribute - via [Mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/05/21/steve-jobs-webbys-tribute-video/) * __Stu__: Sotheby's to auction Steve Jobs memo from Atari days - via [The Loop](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/loopinsight/KqJb/~3/M-6o847ftUM/) * __Julie__: Apple's VP of Europe, Pascal Cagni, steps down after 12 years - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/05/25/apples-vp-of-europe-steps-down-after-12-years/) ####iOS EcoSystem News * __Jeff__: Apple remove apps that crack AirPlay from iOS App Store (the protocol is encrypted, and there are no public APIs, so it cannot be done without using private APIs or cracking/reverse engineering the protocol) * New version of AirFoil Speakers Touch which adds this function gets pulled: via [Daring Fireball](http://daringfireball.net/2012/05/more_on_airfoil_speakers_touch) * AirFloat also gets pulled for the same reason - via [developer's blog](http://devblog.thefamoussoftwarecompany.com/airfloat-has-been-removed-from-app-store/) - comment from Bart - "what kind of moron dedicates 3 months of their lives to cracking an Apple protocol with the expectation that Apple would sell the hack for them in their App Store?" * __Gaz__: Next iPhone screen rumours begging to firm up - via [9to5Mac](http://9to5mac.com/2012/05/22/likely-next-generation-iphone-with-3-9-inch-display-1136-x-640-resolution-in-testing/) * __Stu__: Apple now offering free 'App of the Week' for iOS - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_now_offering_free_app_of_the_week_for_ios/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Julie__: Apple claims DoJ 'Sides with monopoly' over eBook lawsuit - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/05/25/apple-says-department-of-justice-sides-with-monopoly/) ####Apple Competitor Watch * __Stu__: ITC judge says Apple & RIM not violating Kodak patent - via [ars technica](http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/05/itc-judge-says-apple-rim-still-arent-violating-kodak-patent/) International Mac Podcast Network clean 94:17 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/25/implive201/ http://impodcast.com/2012/05/25/implive201/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 22:38:20 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2907 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/25/implive201/feed/ 0 Apple,Campus,Chrome.,Flashback,Google,IMP,International,iOS,iPad,iPhone,Jonathan Ive,Leopard This week's panel are Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire, Kelly Guimont and Erica Sadun [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Fol... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/05/13/implive200/ http://impodcast.com/2012/05/13/implive200/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 18:08:23 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2902 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/13/implive200/feed/ 0 200,Adobe,Apple,Apple Store,Cloud,Creative Cloud,Creative Suite,FileVault,FLA,Flash,Fortune 500,Foxconn This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Julie Kuehl, Grant Butler, Jeff Gamet, Tim Chaten and Nicholas Montgomery [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][] This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Julie Kuehl, Grant Butler, Jeff Gamet, Tim Chaten and Nicholas Montgomery Thanks for your continued support of IMP, especially as we've hit our 200 episode milestone. We wouldn't be here without your support and we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to haveyoursay@impodcast.tv (mailto:haveyoursay@impodcast.tv). You can also join us live over at http://impodcast.tv/live (http://impodcast.tv/live) where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. If you want to enter the give-away for all the cool stuff we have for you just e-mail 200@impodcast.com (mailto:200@impodcast.com) with the name of the app / product you'd like to be entered for the draw for. The give-away closes at midnight BST on Friday 18th May 2012, we'll pick the winners shortly after that and contact you all with more details. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. We also have the new IMP Skyline Mug (http://www.zazzle.com/imp_skyline_mug-168021744857686703) created especially for IMP Live 200, perfect for your coffee / tea / Iced Soy Chai Latte or other hot drink, it's also available in other styles, including a travel mug. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks, all the stories we cover and details of our give-aways to celebrate our 200th episode can be found after the break. Show Notes Security Sweep (Bart) * Adobe's fix security flaws in CS6, refuse to back-port fixes even to CS5.5, tell users to fork over the cash for CS6, or just "be careful" - via Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/11/adobe-photoshop-security/) * Apple patches OS X & Safari - via Sophos Naked Security Blog (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/10/important-apple-updates-for-snow-leopard-and-lion-get-em-today/) * OS X patch includes fix to a nasty bug in FileVault 1 - via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/05/debug-code-in-os-x-1073-exposes-passwords-for-legacy-filevault-network-users.ars) * Apple release iOS 5.1.1 - via Apple (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5278) * MS release critical patch for Office - via Microsoft (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-029) GIVEAWAY: Pariahware * 2 copies each of Doc Merge (http://itunes.apple.com/app/doc-merge/id402359510?mt=12) and File Stitcher (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/file-stitcher/id402360365?mt=12). Thanks to Christian Miller from Pariahware for donating these codes. Apple News * Jeff: 'Lost' 1984 'Ghostbusters' Apple spoof ad surfaces - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lost_steve_jobs_ghostbusters_video_surfaces/) * Nicholas: Apple to split the cost of improving Foxconn's working conditions - via Mac Observer (http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/foxconn_apple_will_split_cost_of_improving_worker_conditions/) * Stu: Apple's new SVP of Retail, John Browett, sends out introductory e-mail to Apple Store employees - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/08/john-browett-apples-new-head-of-retail-sends-introductory-email-to-store-employees/) * Bart: Apple jumps to #17 in Fortune 500 list - via MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/08/apple-jumps-to-17-in-fortune-500-rankings/) International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/05/06/implive199/ http://impodcast.com/2012/05/06/implive199/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 20:29:36 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2898 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/06/implive199/feed/ 2 Apple,Galaxy,Greenpeace,IMP,International,iOS,iTunes,live,Mac,Nokia,Podcast,power This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Tim Chaten, Kelly Guimont and Mark Dalton [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Stu Helm, Jeff Gamet, Tim Chaten, Kelly Guimont and Mark Dalton Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Apple News * __Kelly__: Bloom Energy confirms Apple's plans for eco-friendly power at data centres - via [The Loop](http://www.loopinsight.com/2012/05/01/bloom-energy-confirms-apple-as-a-customer/) * __Jeff__: Scott Forstall cashes out $38.7 million worth of awarded Apple stock - via [TUAW](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/weblogsinc/tuaw/~3/GjO7Np3TMwc/) ####iOS EcoSystem News * __Stu__: Apple take 73% of smartphone profits, everyone else apart from Samsung and HTC losing money - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_and_samsung_are_taking_the_smartphone_money_and_running/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Tim__: Dropbox API problem causes 'Dropbox enabled' iOS apps to get rejected from the App Store - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/02/ios-apps-with-dropbox-integration-running-afoul-of-apples-app-store-rules/) * __Jeff__: Apple facing class-action lawsuit over double-billing in iTunes - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_faces_class_action_lawsuit_over_itunes_double_billing/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) * __Tim__: The 'new' iPad 2's 32nm chip design leads to better battery performance - via [Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/399_ipad_2_using_32nm_soc_improves_battery_life_over_2_hours/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything) ####Apple Competitor Watch * __Stu__: RIM owns up to 'Wake Up' protest in Australia - via [The Age](http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/blackberry-stunt-at-sydney-apple-store-too-little-too-late-20120501-1xvui.html) * __Tim__: Samsung release 'Galaxy S III' with Siri like 'S-Voice' - via [MacRumors](http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/03/samsungs-new-galaxy-s-iii-phone-offers-4-8-inch-screen-siri-like-s-voice-feature/) * __Kelly__: Target to stop selling Amazon's Kindle line in their stores - via [New York Times (c/o The Loop)](http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/business/after-warning-amazon-about-sales-tactics-target-will-stop-selling-kindles.html) * __Mark__: Nokia sued in class-action because of Windows Phone failings - via [BGR (c/o The Loop)](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/loopinsight/KqJb/~3/Ou3Hr_eltZA/) ####Picks & Tips * __Mark__: [How to Cook Everything](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/app/how-to-cook-everything/id409936319?mt=8) £6.99 / $9.99 * __Kelly__: * [Princess Leia Girls Hoodie](http://bit.ly/IsecXe) * [Star Wars Books & Timeline](http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=2029330&url=http://itunes.apple.com/app/star-wars-books-and-timeline/id315605782?mt=8) 99c / 69p * __Tim__: Star Wars Day Sale: International Mac Podcast Network yes http://impodcast.com/2012/05/01/implive198/ http://impodcast.com/2012/05/01/implive198/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 15:10:00 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2895 http://impodcast.com/2012/05/01/implive198/feed/ 0 Android,Anti-Virus,Apple,Australia,Firefox,Flashback,IMP,International,iPad,Java,Jonathan Ive,Kindle This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Timothy Gregoire and Mark Dalton [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean 86:50 http://impodcast.com/2012/04/24/implive197/ http://impodcast.com/2012/04/24/implive197/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:53:45 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2886 http://impodcast.com/2012/04/24/implive197/feed/ 0 Apple,Business,Flashback,Google,IMP,International,iPad,iPhone,live,Mac,Macbook Pro,Perfume This week's panel are Stu Helm, Julie Kuehl and Tim Chaten [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "... International Mac Podcast Network clean http://impodcast.com/2012/04/16/implive196/ http://impodcast.com/2012/04/16/implive196/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:02:20 +0000 International Mac Podcast http://impodcast.tv/?p=2883 http://impodcast.com/2012/04/16/implive196/feed/ 0 Agency Model,Apple,DoJ,eBooks,Flashback,IMP,International,live,Mac,Malware,Podcast,Publishers This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Allister Jenks and Kelly Guimont [iTunes]: itpc://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe in iTunes" [RSS]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe via RSS" [InstaCast]: pcast://feeds.feedburner.com/implive "Subscribe with InstaCast" [Twitter]: http://twitter.com/impodcast "Follow IMP on Twitter" [ScreenCasts Online]: http://www.screencastsonline.com/scoaffiliates/jrox.php?id=378_1_bid_7 "Subscribe to ScreenCasts Online" **Subscribe to IMP Live ! : [iTunes][] / [RSS][] / [InstaCast][]** This week's panel are Bart Busschots, Stu Helm, Gazmaz, Allister Jenks and Kelly Guimont Thanks for your continued support of IMP, we hope you enjoy the show! We’d love to hear from you so send your email / audio clips to . You can also join us live over at where you can chat with fellow listeners and the panel during the show, watch our [Twitter][] stream for show days and times. Don’t forget you can support us when you check out [ScreenCasts Online][], become a member for a fresh tutorial every week from the fantastic Don McAllister. This week’s show notes, including links to the panel's picks and all the stories we cover can be found after the break. ###Show Notes ####Security Sweep - Bart * Apple Release Third Java Update to address Flashback - via [Apple Support](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5244) * Disable Java by default in Safari - users will have to OK Java to run, and if they do, it will automatically re-disable if Java is not used regularly * The update includes a removal tool for Flashback - users should install this update and stop relying on community solutions, which only existed to fill the vacuum left by Apple. * Apple start to roll out enhanced security for Apple IDs, causing some confusion and fear, but no need to worry - via [The Next Web](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/04/12/apple-enhances-apple-id-account-security-in-itunes-and-on-ios-devices-leaving-users-confused/) * A Number of popular iOS apps found to be storing passwords in plain text instead of in the KeyChain - via [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2012/04/06/facebook-dropbox-ios-apps-contain-security-hole-that-could-allo/) * Another critical update to Adobe Reader & Acrobat - via [Adobe Support](http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-08.html) ####Apple News * __Stu__: Apple hires Symanetec exec... to head up tax department - via [The Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_hires_symantec_exec_to_run_tax_department) ####iOS EcoSystem News * __Bart__: DOJ Sues Book Publishers and Apple for Alleged E-Book Price-Fixing * A good summary of the allegations with descriptions of the business models at issue and the timeline - via [macstories](http://www.macstories.net/stories/understanding-the-agency-model-and-the-dojs-allegations-against-apple-and-those-publishers/) * A good analysis of the legalities and relevant precedents - via [CNET](http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57412861-38/doj-is-likely-to-lose-e-book-antitrust-suit-targeting-apple/) * Some book companies choose to settle, Macmillan does not - CEO releases open letter explaining why - via [TOR.com](http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/04/a-message-from-john-sargent) * Apple responds to the allegations - via [All Things D](http://allthingsd.com/20120412/apple-fires-back-at-the-feds-amazon/) * A number of state government file similar lawsuits of their own - via [paidContent](http://paidcontent.org/2012/04/11/states-pile-on-claim-apple-e-book-conspiracy-cost-consumers-100-million/) * __Gaz__: Apple granted limited permission to intervene in Lodsys cases - via [The Mac Observer](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/court_oks_apple_intervention_in_lodsys_app_developer_patent_suit/) ####Mac News * __Stu__: Apple release point update to Final Cut Pro X, then release PR page on Apple.com showcasing Final Cut in action in the real world - via [Apple](http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/in-action/) ####Apple Competitor Watch International Mac Podcast Network yes