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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.

iPhone 5 Will Be Launched In September

Apple is reportedly will a launch of the iPhone 5 sometime between September 6 and 15. According to China Times the suppliers are currently preparing 400,000 trial run iPhone 5 units, with an initial shipment slated at 4 million units. As the iPhone 5 features guessing game picks up steam, Apple has not formally announced anything.

The Chinese publication also reports that the iPad 3, a widely rumored upgrade to the iPad 2 with a high-resolution display, is actually delayed until Thanksgiving due to component shortages. A recent report from Taiwan's Economic Daily claims the next-gen iPad display resolution will be five to six times higher than that of the iPad 2. However, some are skeptic that Apple will make the iPad 2, still a best seller, obsolete after nine months of availability.

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)

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.

iPhone 5 to Come With 8 Megapixel Camera From Sony

Apple’s iPhone is without a doubt one of the most popular smartphones on the market despite its latest generation, the iPhone 4, being on the market for nearly a year now. However, seeing how it’s been on the market for about a year many are wondering when Apple will be announcing the 5th generation device. Some say it’s coming during the WWDC and others say it’s not.
The latest of rumors about iPhone 5 suggest that the iPhone 5 will come equipped with an 8 megapixel camera straight from Sony. According to reports these rumors have quite a bit of heat behind them as Sony CEO Howard Stinger has went on record as saying the following:
“Our best sensor technology is built in one of the affected factories. Those go to Apple for their iPhones… or iPads. Isn’t that something? They buy our best sensors from us.”

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.

iOS 4.3.1 Now Available To Download

Apple has released a new update for iOS which brings it from iOS 4.3 to 4.3.1. The .1 indicates it’s just a minor update with no specific changes to the actual OS.The bugs repaired include a fix for the 4th generation iPod touch which had some occasional glitches with graphics. Also, activation on some networks was becoming a problem with 4.3. This update addresses that problem. When the Digital AV adapter was used on some TV’s, flickering could be seen. 4.3.1 resolves this. Finally, authentication problems with enterprise servers has now been fixed.
You can get the iOS 4.3.1 download in the usual manor by plugging in your iOS device in to your Mac or PC and then loading up iTunes and hitting the check for updates button. Installation is quite quick and takes about 10 or so minutes for the iPhone and iPad.
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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.

Best Iphone Printer Apps

Now you can print documents or photos from your iPhone with an iPhone printer app. These apps are designed to connect the iPhone to a printer, usually over a Wi-Fi or the 3G network. some kind of best iPhone Printer Apps that you can use are as follows.

1.Print (Print to ALL Printers)
This app connects the iPhone to most Wi-Fi printers, and it can connect remotely over the 3G network. This app can be used to print labels with the Dymo 400 or 450 LabelWriters. the price of this application is $3.99
2.LexPrint
If you own a Lexmark printer and want to print remotely with the iPhone, then the LexPrint app is for you. This iPhone printer app is designed solely for printing photos. Use the zoom and pan features to select the individual parts of a picture to print. Adjust the settings of the printer from the iPhone. This app requires iOS3 or greater and some Lexmark printer models may require LexPrint Listener installed on the computer connected to the printer. LexPrint is a free app
3.Print n Share
Print n Share can print directly to a Wi-Fi printer, print any type of document to any type of printer through the PC or Mac, and print remotely over the 3G network. With iOS4, this iPhone printer app can display and print calendars by day, week, or month. You can also print e-mail messages and attachments with this app. the price of this application is $8.99
4.Print Magic
With Print Magic You can print copied text, PDFs, webpages, e-mails, and photos. This iPhone printer app works with Epson, HP, Brother, Canon, and Lexmark Wi-Fi printers. the price of this application is $2.99
5.Print by Inside Root Media
The app works with AirPrint enabled printers featuring iOS 4.2. With the Print app by Inside Root Media, you can print and share a variety of documents from the iPhone including Apple Keynote, Pages, Numbers; Adobe PDF files; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. the price of this application is $4.99

Best iPhone 4 Photo Apps

iPhone it has become one of the most popular Smartphone since the release a few years ago. All product iPhone have a camera and the latest iPhone 4 device has a great 5 megapixel camera but Apple only gives you the photos app and the camera app on the iPhone and they don’t really provide you with any way to edit or enhance the photos. The following is a list of the best iphone 4 photo apps which you can use.
1.Photo FX
This app is a great photo editing app and it has more than 75 different filters you can apply to your photos. Click here to get the app.
2.PhotoForge
This app is an extremely powerful app that has some pretty great editing tools. it is great for designers and artists. Click here to get the app.
3.Lo-Mob
This app aims to bring something different to your photos and it has a variety of different effects you can apply to your photos. Click here to get the app.
4.ShakeIt Photo
This app is mainly for fun and it makes your iPhone feel much more like a polaroid camera. For $0.99 this is a great app. Click here to get the app.
5.Hipstamatic
This app aims to bring back the feel of many cameras from the past and give your photos a unique look. Click here to get the app.
6.Best Camera
This app aims to offer a better way of taking photos on the iPhone as well as a great way to edit them. Click here to get the app.
7.CameraBag
This is another great photo editing app that allows yuo to give a feeling that your photo was took with a different camera to your photos. Click here to get the app.

All Details About iPad 2

iPad 2 will soon be marketed on March 11. iPad 2 has a lighter weight than in previous iPad, and iPad 2 has two cameras built-in—one in the front for video-conference and one for high definition video and photos on the back. Here are all the details you need to know about Apple's new tablet:
Design
iPad 2 comes in two colors, black and white, This thing is really pretty. iPad 2 also has a design that is very thin and even thinner than the iPhone 4 and 33% thinner than current iPad.

Hardware
iPad 2 has faster graphics, faster processor, the frontal VGA camera, the 720p HD camera on the back, HDMI Full HD output.
The Good
- Dual-core 1GHz A5 processor, two times faster than previous versions.
- Built-in cameras for photos and video: One for frontal FaceTime videoconferencing and Photobooth (VGA resolution) and one on the back with 720p HD video capability.
- The cameras support the same exposure and focus control as the iPhones
- It also has a built-in gyroscope, like the iPhone 4.
- The graphics have been improved too. The GPU goes at nine times the speed as before.
- 25-watt battery's life is 10 hours "on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and one month stand-by time.
- Same low power consumption as the A4.
- HDMI mirrored video output at 1080p Full HD (the Apple Digital AV Adapter cable costs $39).
The Bad
- The same with the previous display is is the 9.7-inch 1024 x 768-pixel IPS display.
- The Wi-Fi model still lacks a GPS, using Wi-Fi location services.
- no support Thunderbolt, and for those who were expecting Thunderbolt support, they will have to wait for a future generation (if it ever comes).
Price For iPad 2
The new iPad will come on March 11 to the US, and the 3G model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon networks. Internationally, the intro date will be March 25 in 26 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and UK.
The prices will remain the same across the line. The Wi-Fi model will come for $499, $599, and $699 for the 16, 32 and 64GB models. The 3G takes that to $629, $729, and $829.