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Apple Releases Printer Driver and QuickTime 7.7

Apple has released driver updates to supply additional support for printer and scanner devices from HP, Samsung, and Brother. These updates are for OS X 10.6 and include all the printer drivers supported on OS X from the respective companies. Apple uses its Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) in OS X, that uses generic driver sets that are enhanced to support specific features and functions of individual printer models, so as new models come out Apple can more easily tweak drivers to work with them. The latest printer drivers can be found at the following locations:

HP Printer Drivers 2.7 for Mac OS X is a 494.47MB download containing the latest printing and scanning software for HP printers. The update requires Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later or Mac OS X Lion.

Samsung Printer Drivers 2.2 for Mac OS X includes Samsung printing software that shipped with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The 26.86MB download requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later or Lion.

Brother 2.7 Printer Drivers update installs the latest software for Brother printers or scanners. The download weighs 136.55MB and requires Mac OS X 10.6.0 or later or Lion.

QuickTime 7.7 for Leopard

On its download page for the update, Apple indicates that QuickTime 7.7 for Leopard improves security. According to a support document explaining the changes made, QuickTime 7.7 closes several holes that could allow maliciously crafted images, audio files and movies to crash the program or execute unauthorized code.

The update is a 68.85MB download and is recommended for all Mac OS X Leopard users.

QuickTime 7.7 for Windows

Apple recommends QuickTime 7.7 for all users on Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista and Windows 7. The update resolves a number of Windows-specific security flaws.

Users are warned that installing QuickTime 7 will disable QuickTime Pro functionality on prior versions of the software, such as QuickTime 6.

iTunes 10.3 is Now Available

Apple has released the next version of iTunes, version 10.3. iTunes 10.3 introduces iTunes in the Cloud beta with the music you purchase in iTunes appearing instantly on all your devices.
The new release of iTunes comes with "Automatic Download," which will ensure all devices you have with iTunes are updated with music, apps, and books that you purchase, so an item purchased on one Mac will be downloaded on your other Macs running iTunes 10.3.
iTunes 10.3 is available for download either at Apple's iTunes, through Software Update, or from the Apple Support Downloads pages (see below), and will be about 75MB in size depending on the version.
• iTunes 10.3
• iTunes 10.3 for Windows (64-bit)

Microsoft Release Bing For iPad

Bing for iPad has just been released onto the iTunes App Store and it is Microsoft’s first app to make it onto the tablet device. Just like their Bing iPhone app and the Bing website, the daily image is the first thing you’ll notice with the app and it looks beautiful on the iPad’s screen. Furthermore the app gives you a quick glance of key information of Weather, News, Movies, Trends and more in a bar at the bottom of the screen.
There is a lot of swiping that can be done in the app and it allows you to go back and forward from your last ‘panel’ of information, whether it be a web search, news page or weather. Bing Maps is included and fully functional letting you search for an address or business, find local business and even get directions.
Download this Apps at iTunes Store.

DropTunes for a Drop Music

DropTunes is sort of a combination of those two applications. DropTunes allows the user a player for their Dropbox-synced tunes offering Flash or HTML5 with streaming and continual playback. All you need to do is log onto DropBox through DropTunes, and pick out the proper folder with the music stash. There is also syncing the iTunes library with Dropbox for sharing tunes with fellow Dropbox users.
DropTunes it supports Flash-free and HTML5 playback, but it doesn’t seem to support iOS or Android, however, you might be able to go through the browsers on Apple or Android devices. DropTunes is currently a Free service that can be acquired here.

Top Windows Phone 7 Apps

Here available several are the Top Windows Phone 7 Apps which you can use.

1.eBay
Using a streamlined, usable interface that is both elegant and practical, the official eBay app lands on the Windows Phone platform with aplomb. It caters to both buyers and sellers: sellers can check their listings and respond to messages while the buyers can search, bid and buy items.
2.AP Mobile
AP Mobile is an application that provides you access to trending stories, photos and videos. The news is pulled in from well in excess of 1,000 trusted news sources. Some nifty features includine using your GPS to retrieve relevant news stories as well as decent sharing capabilities.
3.Weather Channel
The Weather Channel has all the functionality you’d expect of a weather oriented app. You get local weather conditions, forecast, interactive maps and location based alerts. You even get active live tile support letting you get uptodate information directly through your home screen.
4.HandyScan
Handyscan is a document scanner with which you can use the device’s camera to scan physical documents and mail them over to any email address. Preliminary editing can be made to the resulting images like aligning, rotating or cropping.
You can also fill out any forms you’ve scanned in throuch adding text to it. You can also create collages of the images as well as choose their size and quality before sending them.
5.Last.FM
Last.fm is a multi-platform service that now graces the Windows platform. It is a wildly popular music streaming and recommendation service.
It creates and maintains a profile of your musical taste by logging details of the songs you listen to which is then used by the system to list songs that match your recommendation profile. A must have for music buffs.
6.Kindle
Amazon’s app gives you access to 700,000+ books across a myriad genres. You can also sync your device across multiple platforms including the the PC, Mac, iOS devices, Android and Blackberry.
The feature list includes book recommentation on the dashboard which are personalized, suggesting books to your friends and the ability to completely customize your reading experience through tweaking orientation, font sizes and backgrounds.

Simple Physics to iOS

SimplePhysics is the sequel to popular physics game BridgeBasher, challenging you to make structures that will withstand the laws of gravity and nature--while remaining under budget.This game is SimplePhysics. Seriously, that is the title, and the object isn’t to smash structures, but to build solid ones. You need to build tree houses that can hold the weight of four 50-pound children, which are represented by these boxes appropriately marked “Fragile”.
Part of the game involves putting the tree house through a Certification test, and you can use a “finger” test to touch and drag support trusses in order to isolate weak points. Overall, SimplePhysics makes for a great successor to BridgeBasher, with several useful interface additions and structural challenges to keep the game interesting. But be aware that this game will definitely challenge you and you may end up doing levels several times before you succeed.

iWeb Add Ons

For those of us that want to make small, personal websites without requiring the knowledge to code, iWeb is an absolutely wonderful solution. Below is a selection from iWeb add ons which all expand the capabilities of iWeb.

1.iWeb Valet
iWeb Valet has an abundance of features like all the usual meta tags, favicons, and also has a huge number of other features that you won’t find anywhere else. These are all easy to use and include email masking, image compression and find and replace.
There are also a whole heap of widgets you can add such as clocks, countdowns, drop-down menus, search fields, and even falling snow. What’s more, iWeb Valet can upload the site for you to an FTP server or your iDisk as well as back up your site.
2.iWeb Buddy
With iWeb Buddy lets you take control of your RSS feeds by using your own feed-tracking service of choice such as Feedburner, and also allows you to add many other social networking services to your blog. You can assign Google Analytics or Mint Server code to your site for web statistics.
3.iWeb SEO Tool
This application allows you to easily add Title and Meta tags to your webpages and make sure your site is indexed by search engines to get optimum results. You can also add alt tags to your images and input web statistics tracking code to your site. A great feature of this software is that, since iWeb overwrites your site each time you publish, iWeb SEO Tool remembers your settings from last time and can instantly update your site with all the changes.
4.iTweak
This application aims to fill all the holes in iWeb and offers a large range of features. From site backups to adding favicons, a google search field, and hit counters, this single window interface appears to do it all. You can also integrate JS-Kit commenting, add a PHP contact form and password-protect your site. A very cool feature that iTweak boasts is the ability to search for normal text in your website, and replace that with code to use behind the scenes.
5.iWeb Enhancer
This application lets you add HTML or Javascript code to your site in a very intuitive way; simply add a rounded-rectangle the size you want your code snippet to be and type the code inside that. After exporting, you point iWeb Enhancer at your site and it will magically turn all of those elements into proper code snippets.

iPhone Ebook Reader

Here are some lists iPhone ebook Reader which you can download.
1.Classics
This is an amazingly designed app, and probably the most interactive in the list. You are able to organize your books, virtually flip through pages, insert your bookmarks, and much more. Instead of just regular text and flipping through screens, you actually see different fonts, font sizes, formatting, and images, unlike some of the other apps out there. Download this App.
2. Eucalyptus
With Eucalyptus this is the way it is. You get 20,000 books right in the palm of your hand, with awesome organization, great visual effects inside of the app, and tons of great features that make tasks like searching, downloading, bookmarking, and managing all your books really easy. Download this App.
3.Aji Reader
This Apps gives you full functionality of reading your PDF files on the go including accessing links, outlines/bookmarks, annotations, and even important password-protected documents. Download this App.
4.BookShelf
With this app you can use the Baen Free Library to get any free books that you want, or you can use your WebScription.net account to buy books as well, if you can’t find the what you are looking for on the free one. Also, this app uses a unique software called ShelfServer so that you can load your own personal ebooks onto your iPhone and take those along with you too. Download this App.
5.eReader
eReader supports a many of features, just like almost all the other eBook readers out there, such as landscape mode, tons of font styles and sizes, footnotes, sidebars, and dictionary integration. Download this App.

Alarm Clock for OS X

If you are looking for best alarm clock for OS X, here are some lists Best Alarm Clock For OS X you can use as an option.

1.Alarm Clock Pro
In addition to the regular features, Alarm Clock offers some very unique ones such as the ability to take a screenshot, open a website, compose an email, open an application, and 27 more options with the ability to combo one or more of them together. Alarm Clock Pro proves alarms are good for more than just waking you up.
2.Alarm Clock 2
Alarm Clock 2 has many features in common with the other alarm clock applications such as a volume fade-in alarm, the ability to wake your Mac from sleep, built in Apple remote support, and the ability to wake up to songs from your iTunes library, but for free. Alarm Clock 2 is the perfect solution for someone who does not need a bunch of added features.
3.Awaken
The alarm can be set to wake you, either with music from your iTunes library or one of the build in sounds. Awaken has the ability to wake your Mac from sleep. Fullscreen mode allows you to view your alarm, even from across the room. Awaken also comes with an egg timer, great for a quick nap or help around the kitchen.
4.Red Alarm Clock
Red Alarm Clock is the perfect solution if you crave simplicity, it is easy to set up and install. Red Alarm Clock is a dashboard widget that offers a single alarm that wakes you up with tunes from your iTunes library.
5.iRooster
iRooster is the most gentle of all the alarm clock applications, it has a volume fade-in system, which allows you to wake up slowly and peacefully. iRooster has Lullaby mode, where you can fall gently asleep while listening to your favorite music and an innovative snooze system which can be controlled via the Apple remote.
6.Aurora
While most other applications are only available in English, Aurora is available in English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Chinese. Aurora also has built in EyeTV support, you can wake up to your favorite television program. Also, if you decide you do not want to wake up you can snooze your alarm using the Apple remote.

Best RSS Reader for Mac

Here Best RSS Reader For Mac that you can use.

1.Gruml
Gruml is also quite a new app that has gotten a lot of popularity. Unlike Reeder, Gruml trades simplicity for functionality. This is much more of a conventional RSS reader, and while it’s still pretty to look at, you’ll have plenty of different features vying for your visual attention.
This app has support for most social networks, notes, liked items, comments and much, much more.
2.Reeder for Mac
Reeder for Mac has been getting a lot of praise lately for bringing the experience of iOS apps to the Mac platform. Everything about it seems very simple and pretty, and it surely won’t take you more than a few minutes to figure out how it works. This app is also available on the iPad and iPhone version.
3.Vienna
Vienna is another popular open-source app similar to Gruml and NetNewsWire, both in features and looks. It is a bit simpler than those two, since it manages to keep a clean, clutter-free interface while still giving you most of the features that those readers offer.
4. NetNewsWire
NetNewsWire is one of the most popular RSS readers available for Mac, and has been a long-standing player in this market. this app also has support for tabs and other useful features like social network integration.
5.Socialite
Socialite is the one app in this roundup that doesn’t quite fill the spot of an “RSS reader”. It’s mainly a “social network aggregator”, which means that it allows you to see all of your social networks in one simple place where you can interact with them.
It works with Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Flickr, and of course, Google Reader. And this app has most of the features that you would expect from any stand-alone RSS reader app.

FitOrbit Apps For iOS

FitOrbit similar to My Fitness Pal and the recent Endomondo, also seen at CTIA Spring 2011.
but FitOrbit different from other app, and that makes FitOrbit different is that the user is connected to an actual living breathing physical trainer. This is the big boast, and FitOrbit claims that they have “hundreds of personal trainers, diet and weight loss experts, and other fitness professionals that train celebrities, and people just like you, all over the world”.
FitOrbit uses similar software to match.com in order to match the user to a real fitness professional, the user can review a trainer for free. Think of it as getting your own Jillian Michaels, and you are the Biggest Loser.
Now everywhere you go, you have access to a real person who is an expert in the specific diet and exercises your body needs and will really appreciate!
Click here to Download FitOrbit Apps.

Pimp Your Screen for iOS

We have already said that a cool FPS game came to iOS with Mission Europa, and now there is a new one called Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard. It is based on the incredibly successful game franchise Rainbow Six from Gameloft, which is based upon the book from political thriller author Tom Clancy.A global terrorist organization threatens world balance, and only the Rainbow unit can stop them. In each of the Rainbow units comes with 3 new members, with their own special abilities that include recon, stealth, and demolitions. Think of it like G.I. Joe only more believable.
The game/app has eleven missions with levels based on the original Rainbow Six games with titles such as “the oil platform assault”, “infiltration of a rebel camp in Africa”, and “the Embassy Hostage Crisis”. The game has a co-op and a rich multiplayer mode, so you can join up with friends and challenge the game together, or face off in a head-to-head challenge.
You should be able to get Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard for about $6.99 on the iTunes Store.

We7 Radio Music App for Android

We7 has announced the launch of new radio services, in the form of new mobile applications, we7 Radio Plus is a completely FREE music app for anyone who loves music!
The new mobile service will enable you to create your own personalised radio content on your handset - and best of all will be accessible without the continual need of an internet connection.
The app works by caching data from an initial connection made over Wi-Fi or 3G, after which, if your connection is interrupted, you'll still be able to receive tunes. The longer you leave the device to cache content, the longer you can expect to listen to music offf line.
The app has two forms: the free version; where you'll be able to create up to 10 different radio stations, but with no specific choice of what you listen to, and adverts; whilst the paid-for version will bring the ability to choose your own songs, albums and playlists for £9.99.
Disappointingly, sound quality doesn’t appear to be of the 320Kbps quality found on Spotify, while the inability to repeat tracks or go back to a previous a track in the main player is a little annoying.
Buy This Apps : Android Marketplace

How To Ping iTunes

If you send your RSS feed into your iTunes podcast directory, usually often occur some time lag between when you post your item to show you really Podcasts appear in iTunes. To fix this problem you can manually "ping" iTunes.
First go to the iTunes Music Store and find your podcast.

Right-click your podcast's title or album art and copy the "iTunes Music Store URL".

You should have copied a string of text like:http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=220385199
The long number in last part of the URL is your unique podcast ID. In this case the number is 220385199, yours will be different.
Now that you have your ID, open up a web browser and type in:
https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/pingPodcast?id=xxxxxxxxx
Change the "xxxxxxxxx" to your podcast's ID and hit enter.
You should get a message saying the ping was received.
Warning ! In most cases, the music store will update and add your podcast within a few minutes but it could take longer. Just be mindful not to ping iTunes too frequently, as it may cause some problems.
Resource : getsatisfaction.com

Remote Control Apps for iPhone

Here is remote control Apps for iPhone that you can use.
1.WiFi Remote
WiFiRemote is a 8-in-1 wireless remote control with a decent range of features. These include a multi-touch trackpad, text-pad, landscape keyboard support, an accelerometer mouse and various media players. If you can look past the dated interface, it works pretty well. Download this App.
2.Apple Remote
Available completely free from Apple, the Remote app allows you to control an impressive range of iTunes features. Navigate between songs and videos, view artwork on your device, and alter settings – all from the palm of your hand. It plays great with AirTunes too. Download this App.
3.Air Mouse Pro
Air Mouse Pro is both a fully-functioning trackpad, “air mouse”, keyboard, and remote control for media playback. A really innovative use of the iPhone’s accelerometer to move your cursor around the screen. Download this App.
4.Remote Jr
Remote Jr will either work as a simple remote control when in portrait view, or display a full interactive version of your Mac desktop when tilted sideways. Functioning over Wi-Fi, 3G or EDGE, you can also customize the colors of the remote control display. Download this App.
5.Remote Tap
Remote Tap is a great VNC app (one which shows your desktop in real-time), which can also swap between spaces, multiple displays, and act as a control for Front Row. The list of features is very, very thorough and I’d recommend visiting their site to take a look at everything on offer. Download this App.

Best Web Browser For Mac

The following is a list of the best web browser for mac which you can use.
1.Firefox
We are sure you will have all heard of this before and it is available for Mac as well as Windows. Click here to get this Apps.
2.Safari
Although we just said that you might not want this browser, it is of course one of the best for a Mac. Click here to get this Apps.
3.Google Chrome
You will more than likely have heard of this browser as it is available for windows. It is also available for Mac. Click here to get this Apps.
4.Stainless
This web browser has been in the making for a while and now it is complete, it has some pretty great features. Click here to get this Apps.
5.Flock
This might be a browser that you have heard of and it is great. It has great add on features for social networking too. Click here to get this Apps

Best iPad Printer App

iPad's potential as replacement for your laptop, as a tool for basic office needs, iPad needs the best printing apps to match it. To print from ipad first you must install the printer app for ipad. Some outstanding printing apps for iPhone now can be used on iPad, such as ePrint from Microtech. Follows a list ipad printing app that you can use.

1.ePrint
ePrint is an outstanding printing app for your iPhone and ePrint 3.3 is iPad compatible. It enables us to print cards and calendar pages using photos stored in your iPad or iPhone library, print notes you take within the app, and print a list of selected contacts.
2.Epson iPrint
If you own this Epson iPrinter, it will work for you. However, this app is designed to print only photos. We can use it over WiFi on iPad. Simply install the app, and start printing your iPad or iPhone photos quickly. You can get it from the App Store for free.
3. ACTPrinter
ACTPrinter app is a virtual printer. It acts as a reverse printer for your iPad. You do not print documents from your iPad to paper. Instead, ACTPrinter "prints" from your computer right onto your iPad screen. This could be an easy way to carry around coupons and to-do reminders.
4. PrintBureau
PrintBureau is a super printing app for iPad. It has everyone one would need to print almost anything from an iPad. It can help you manage your files too.
5.Magic Print HD
Print Magic HD can print images, text, and even web pages directly from your iPad with no need for any additional software. It can almost print anything, including maps.

Adobe Flash Player 10.2 for Android

If you are an Android user you may be interested to hear that Adobe has just released a beta version of Flash 10.2. for Android users running either version 2.2 or 2.3.
Flash Player 10.2 will take advantage of hardware acceleration to speed up the display of Flash content, particularly H.264 videos.
On Gingerbread and Froyo devices, Adobe says version 10.2 will deliver performance boosts across the board especially on dual-core devices, as well as improved soft keyboard support and rendering changes to improve the way Flash content is displayed in browser windows.
Click here to download flash player.

Best Android Comic Reader

To read a comic in your Android, first you must install the comic reader Apps in your android. There are so many options Comic Reader Android Apps you can use. to simplify your search, here are a few best Android comic reader you can use as an option.

1.Comic Strip
Comics Strips is an Android comic book app that focuses on comic strips. Some of the most popular comic strips are available with this app including Peanuts, Garfield, Calvin & Hobbes, and Dilbert. In total, there are over 250 comic strips. Download this Apps
2.Droid Comic Viewer
Droid Comic Viewer is an Android comic viewer that is great for Japanese manga, since the interface can be oriented for right to left reading. This app supports several file formats including CBR, RAR, CBZ, ZIP, ACV, JPEG, PNG, and BMP. The app reads files from the SD card too. Download this Apps.
3.Comic Reader Mobi
This Android comic reader supports several file formats including RAR, ZIP, CBR, and CBZ. Each comic appears on the screen one page at a time. Zoom into the page to read the text with a simple tap of the screen. As you turn the page with your finger, there is a page flip effect, which mimics the natural way you would flip the page in the print version. Download this Apps.
4. Comics by ComiXology
Comics by ComiXology is the One of the largest digital comic libraries for Android powered phones is accessible with the Comics by ComiXology app. This comic book reader Android app features over 3,000 comics, with free access to about 300 well-written and beautifully sketched publications. The app features a reading technology called GuidedView, which is designed to improve the readability of the comics. Download this Apps.
5.Vintage Comic Droid
Vintage Comic Droid This comic reader accesses over 3,000 vintage comics. Each one is available for download through the app for free. Many of the comics available with this app are obscure and old, but are nonetheless interesting. Download this Apps.

Best GPS Apps For iPhone

iPhone GPS apps is not the cheap apps available on iTunes but the top ones do get the job done and can get you out of sticky situations time and time again. But if you are planning on using your iPhone as a mobile GPS device, here are the Best GPS Apps For iPhone that you should try.
1. Garmin Streetpilot
Garmin Streetpilot is garmin’s first GPS application for iPhone. It offers text to speech, real time traffic updates, information on speed limits, local search and multi-tasking. Download this Apps.
2.TomTom For iPhone
TomTom for iPhone has a lot of potential. TomTom has gone out of its way to bring its best features to iPhone. The new version is compatible with the latest version of iOS. Download this Apps.
3.Mobile Maps America
Mobile Maps America is the one iPhone GPS super and provides you with turn by turn directions. The 3D maps are impressive and the directions are accurate. International versions are available too. Download this Apps.
4. Mobile Navigator
Mobile Navigator is a official GPS application for iPhone. It’s one of the most powerful GPS apps ever made for iPhone. Provides you with everything you need to get on the road without any doubts. It gets updates on a consistent basis (supports multi-tasking now). Download this Apps.
5. MapQuest 4 Mobile
It’s a free navigation solution that provides you with directions and speaks them to you on the road. If you don’t want to spend too much money on a GPS app, this is for you. Download this Apps.