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Apple releases Remote 2.0 app for controlling iTunes, Apple TV

In the midst of shipping the Apple TV, Apple has released Remote 2.0, the newest version of its iOS app for controlling iTunes and Apple TV. Per Macworld, Remote 2.0 introduces several new features, not the least of which is a long-awaited interface designed for the iPad. The new software also features a gestures tab […]

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Apple releases Security Update 2010-006 for Mac OS X 10.6 users

On Monday, Apple released its Security Update 2010-006 patch, a tiny 1.8 megabyte download that fixes one specific bug in Mac OS X 10.6.4’s AFP file sharing implementation that could allow remote attackers to bypass the password validation system if they know the name of an account on the Mac. Fortunately, previous versions of Mac […]

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Elgato releases EyeTV 3.4 update

Late Monday, Elgato Systems released version 3.4 of its EyeTV software application, which finds and tracks all television programming you want to see and allows users to pause live television and save content to file. The new version, a 104.9 megabyte update which can be found here via VersionTracker (and can also be found through […]

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Accessory iPhone News

New Potato Introduces FLPR Universal Remote Dongle for iPhone, iPod Touch

With the right software, your iPhone can do just about anything. On Thursday, accessory developer New Potato Technologies released the FLPR, a hardware dongle for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows the handset to function as a universal remote control capable of controlling a variety of device such as televisions, cable and satellite boxes, […]

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Mac Software

Hulu Desktop 0.9.6 Released for Mac OS X

Over the weekend, Hulu released Hulu Desktop 0.9.6, a lean application for Mac OS X allowing users to navigate Hulu’s library via the Apple remote control. For users without remotes, the application is keyboard and mouse-enabled. The application, a 2.2 megabyte download, is currently available as a public beta and requires an Intel-based Mac running […]