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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Macworld predictions run high when Max Murphy, Host and Producer of Mac News Weekly joins us!

News:

• Apple’s iWork floating into the cloud?
• New iMacs Shipping January 2009?
• An iPhone Nano At Macworld?
• More versatile Mac mini expected at Macworld

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 17:40

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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 #157 - Macworld Rumor Roundup [17:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Podcast, Apple Universe Podcast, IDG, Macworld, Macworld Conference and Expo, Rumors

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel shares news from prMac, MacRumors and more!

News:

• Pixelmator Team Releases Pixelmator 1.3.1
• MacScripter LLC launches MacDeveloper Beta Testing Resource
• Mien Software releases MediaEdit 3.1.2
• Apple Promotes Environmentally Friendly Notebooks in New Ad
• Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.2
• Apple Releases iPhone 2.2 Firmware

Review:

• iPhone 3G Defender Case
• Eos Wireless Core System

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 17:13

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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 #153 - iPhone 2.2 Firmware Update [17:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Podcast, Apple Rumors, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, Cases, iPhone, MacRumors, News, prMac

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel reviews 2 great products:

Beats by Dr. Dre produced by Monster:

The good: The Beats by Dr. Dre headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design as well as crisp audio. Sound quality is balanced, with a great thumping bass. Included are a nice carrying case and all cables, and adapters.

The bad: The Monster Beats by Dr. Dre headphones cannot be used without batteries. Glossy black design is very smudge-prone. Right ear-cup rattles occasionally while you walk.

Daniel’s rating: 4.5 out of 5

Purchase: Apple | Best Buy | Amazon | Monster

CORRECTION: I apologize for mistaking Dr. Dre and 2Pac during the show.

Card Scan Executive for Mac

The US $259.99 package includes the small (3.5″ x 6.4″ x 1.6″) scanner, a CD-ROM with Mac and Windows versions of CardScan’s contact management software, and a USB cable. What? No power brick? Nope — it’s bus-powered so you can eliminate one more power plug. The scanner worked fine for me plugged into a USB 2.0 hub.

If you handle a lot of business cards in your daily life, CardScan Executive for Mac is a must-have. It speeds up entry of business card data into your electronic systems and works very welll for a first Mac release.

Daniel’s Rating: 5 out of 5

Purchase: CardScan | Amazon

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 13:31

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 sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 #151 - Beats by Dr. Dre [13:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Podcast, Apple Universe Podcast, Beats, CardScan, Dr Dre, Mac, Monster, Podcast, Review

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel Brusilovsky interviewed Kerry Pearce-Parkins, VP of Product and Marketing for Mixx. Mixx is your link to the web content that really matters. There’s a lot of information out there and, let’s face it, you don’t have all day to find the good stuff (if you do, we’re totally jealous). And who knows better than you what informs you, what makes you think, what makes you laugh? So why should some faceless editor get to decide what’s important? For more information, head over to Mixx!

Hosts: Daniel Brusilovsky and Kerry Pearce-Parkins

Sponsors:

• GoToMeeting – web conferencing solution that will revolutionize how you communicate with your business associates, family and friends.
• shinywhitebox – Great software for Mac. The makers of iShowU, Stomp and now Chatter!
• Skitch – The best screen capture program for the Mac!
• Spacevidcast – The video cast that lets you know the latest in space and science news!
• Today – Daily event and task manager for iCal Users!

If you would like to sponsor Apple Universe, contact the Sales team at sales@appleuniversepodcast.com.

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 Episode #141 - Mixx [13:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Podcast, Apple Universe Podcast, Interview, Mixx, Mixx.com, Podcast, Web