In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we travel to Simplify Media in Redwood City, Calif. to learn about the music sharing application.

News:

This week we travel to Simplify Media and talk to Bill Bradford, CEO of Simplify Media. Simplify Media is an early stage startup dedicated to making it easier for people to access and enjoy their digital music, photos and videos with close friends and family. Our software connects people directly from within their favorite desktop applications, without having to upload and download files via a website or learn a new user interface. Simplify Media lets you listen to your home music from any computer or browse and play your friends’ music over the Internet. Simplify Media integrates with iTunes, Front Row, Winamp, Windows Media Player and Rhythmbox and runs on Mac, Windows and Linux computers, as well as the iPhone and iPod touch.

To be part of the beta process for Simplify Media, email . Also, here are 10 codes for Simplify Media iPhone version:

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Note: these codes will expire in two weeks. Use them now! Only available in the US App Store.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 27:16

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #168 - Simplify Media [27:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac Developer, Music, Simplify Media

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we travel to CubeTree in Redwood City, Calif. to learn about the enterprise social network startup that recently launched.

News:

This week we travel to CubeTree and talk to Carlin Wiegner (@carlinw), CEO and Co-Founder of CubeTree. CubeTree is a free enterprise collaboration suite built on a social networking platform that enables employees to connect, communicate and collaborate efficiently and securely using a suite of full-featured, integrated tools. Delivered as a software service, CubeTree is designed for enterprises ranging from start-ups to Global 500 companies. Founded in 2008, CubeTree is a private company funded by Trinity Ventures and Mitch Kapor.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 18:10

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #167 - CubeTree [18:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: CubeTree, Enterprise, Interview, PBWiki, PBWorks, social networks, Twitter

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we travel to Brightkite HQ in Burglingame, Calif. to learn more about the location-based social network.

News:

This week we travel to Brightkite and talk to Jonathon Linner (@jlinner), CEO of Brightkite. Brightkite is a location-based social network. In real time you can see where your friends are and what they’re up to. Depending on your privacy settings you can also meet others nearby.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 15:08

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #166 - Brightkite [15:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Brightkite, GPS, Interview, iPhone, iPhone/iPod, Location Based, social networks

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we travel to Appcelerator to learn about Open Source Mac Applications and Frameworks.

News:

This week we travel to Appcelerator in Mountain View, Calif. Appcelerator is an open source platform that provides everything you need to build rich web, mobile and desktop applications. Their two products, Titanium (an open source platform for building rich desktop and mobile apps) and Entourage (an open source framework for creating rich web apps using open standards), have become very successful in the Open Source community. In this episode, we speak with Jeff Haynie (@jhaynie), CEO, and Nolan Wright, CTO of Appcelerator.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 18:17

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #165 - Appcelerator [18:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Appcelerator, Apple, Mac, Mac OS X, Macintosh, Open Source

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we talk about the new iPhone OS 3.0 as well as iPhone tethering.

News:

This week we travel to Microsoft’s campus in San Francisco for Startup Weekend San Francisco. Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. Founded in 2007 by Andrew Hyde, the weekend is a concept of a conference focusing on learning by creating. It is known for its quick decisions, ‘out of the box’ thinking (oh no, the buzzwords are attacking!), unique facilitation technique and letting the founders show what they can do. The program has already met with success in Boulder, Toronto, New York, Hamburg, Houston, West Lafayette, Boston, DC and more. In this episode we talk to Founder Andrew Hyde, and San Francisco Leader Tyler Willis.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 19:36

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #164 - Startup Weekend SF [19:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple Universe Podcast, San Francisco, Startup Weekend, Startup Weekend San Francisco, Startups

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast we talk about the new iPhone OS 3.0 as well as iPhone tethering.

News:

• Highlights of Apple’s iPhone OS 3.0 Preview
• USB Tethering Seems to be Working in iPhone 3.0
• AT&T To Offer No-Contract iPhones to Existing Customers Starting March 26th?
• Macworld Introduces Macworld’s iPhone Superguide, Second Edition
• The Dream Apps releases Involer 1.2 for Mac OS X – Adds New Features
• Pocket Informant for iPhone brings GTD and Calendar together on iPhone

Review:

• iFrogz EarPollution DJ Style
• OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro
• Able Planet Clear Harmony Headphones

The Able Planet Clear Harmony Headphones are a great traveling headphones with all the accessories it comes with. But, the Clear Harmony is an expensive product, and Able Planet has yet to establish a reputation on the high end audio field. The headphones go for $215.18 on Amazon.com. The good thing is that the Clear Harmony active noise-canceling headphones offer dramatic noise reduction and a rich listening experience. Great for musicians.

Don’t forget about Speck’s MacBook Air SeeThru discount!

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Length: 18:15

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #162 - iPhone OS 3.0 [18:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: API, Apple Podcast, Apple Universe Podcast. Apple, AT&T, DJ, GTD, Harddrives, Headphones, iFrogz, Involver, iPhone, iPhone OS, iPhone OS 3.0, iPod Touch, MacSales, Macworld, OWC, Podcast, Tethering, USB

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Sam Levin (@samlevin) from the Cool Mac Picks show joins us to talk about some Apple news!

News:

• Apple Announces New iPod shuffle
• Apple to Preview iPhone OS 3.0 on March 17th
• Apple Netbook Touchscreen Rumors Continue
• ‘Premium’ App Store Rumors Revived
• iTunes 8.1 Now Available
• Final Cut Studio Update Due in Late April?

Sam’s Cool Mac/App Pick of the week:

• LaCie iamaKey USB Flash Drive
• AirPhones (iTunes Link)

Review: MiMo Displays
A single USB connection from your computer gets you an instant secondary (tertiary, quaternary, quinary…) display. This awesome display is perfect for your IM client, your email, a spreadsheet, or your Photoshop tools. Not only do these displays enhance productivity, but they look great. The single USB connection combined with a weight of 1.3 pounds means these displays are ultra-portable. Overall, for the size and power, the MiMo is great for a IM window, or Twitter, but with a 24″ monitor at home in my case, I found it not very useful after the different compared to the 24″ monitor.

Don’t forget about Speck’s MacBook Air SeeThru discount!

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky (@danielbru)
Associate Producer: Sam Levin (@samlevin)
Length: 30:09

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #161 - Shuffle Time! [30:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: AirPhones, App Store, Apple, Apple Universe Podcast, BudFits, Final Cut Studio, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, iTunes 8.1, LaCie, NAB, Netbook, OS 3.0, Shuffle, Touchscreen

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Sam Levin (@samlevin) from the Cool Mac Picks show joins us to talk about some Apple news!

News:

• Apple Updates Consumer Desktop Line
• Apple Introduces New Mac Pro
• Apple Announces Safari 4
• Amazon Releases Free ‘Kindle for iPhone’ Application
• Apple Releases AirPort and Time Capsule Firmware Update
• WWDC Scheduled for Second Week of June?
• Snow Leopard Build 10A286 Seeded to Developers

Don’t forget about Speck’s MacBook Air SeeThru discount!

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sam Levin
Length: 32:38

Sponsors:

• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #160 - New Desktop Line [32:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Amazon, Apple, Apple Podcast, Apple Universe Podcast, Desktop Consumer, iMac, iPhone, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, Speck Products, Update

The Apple Universe Podcast goes to Macworld 2009 in San Francisco, and to start things off, we talk to Rick Kalman, Sr. Product Manager, Desktop Products at FileMaker, Inc. FileMaker at Macworld announced it is shipping the new FileMaker Pro 10, a breakthrough version of the award-winning database software, which features a sleek new interface and intuitive new design. With a fresh new interface, FileMaker Pro 10 delivers the most dramatic design changes in over a decade. The redesigned and customizable Status Toolbar – similar to browser toolbars – puts commonly used FileMaker Pro features, previously only accessible from the main menu, right at users’ fingertips for streamlined navigation, better workflow and time-saving shortcuts.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 13:54

Sponsors:

• Drop.io – Simple Private Sharing
• iCultur – iCultur.com is a new and exciting environment on the Internet for everyone out there who loves to “think different”
• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #159 - FileMaker 10 [13:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Announcment, Apple, Apple Podcast, Keynote, MacBook Pro, Macworld, Macworld 2009, Macworld San Francisco, News, Twitter

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, more pre-Macworld 2009 predictions run, along with some news! Be sure to tune into the Apple Universe Podcast Macworld Coverage page for updates!

News:

• Macworld San Francisco 2009 Rumor Roundup
• BusyMac announces BusyCal – desktop calendar sharing and syncing
• Open Door Networks and Project A Ship 12 Apps and A Christmas Card
• Twittelator Pro 1.6 for iPhone/Touch Ships from Stone Design

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 9:47

Sponsors:

• Drop.io – Simple Private Sharing
• iCultur – iCultur.com is a new and exciting environment on the Internet for everyone out there who loves to “think different”
• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at .

Theme Music is provided by Daphna Kalfon. Apple Universe is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and the Teen Podcasters Network.

 Apple Universe Podcast #158 - MacBook Pro Rumors [9:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Announcment, Apple, Apple Podcast, Keynote, MacBook Pro, Macworld, Macworld 2009, Macworld San Francisco, News, Twitter