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!

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 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, Michael Johnston (@michaeljohnston on Twitter), Editor in Chief of iPhoneAlley: All Things iPhone.

• QuickPwn 2.1 For Windows Released
• Trism Rakes In $250,000 In Two Months
• iCopter
• iPhone Alley Podcast

This week, Daniel reviewed the Xtand by Just Mobile. The Just Mobile Xtand holds the iPhone vertically or horizontally, and rotates 360º so that you have your choice of viewing angles. The Xtand received 4.5 out of 5 stars from Daniel.

Consumers can buy the JustMobile® Xtand™ from myGearStore and, nuCourse Distribution is the
only national distributor of the aforementioned product.

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake

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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.

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 Apple Universe Podcast #150 - QuickPwn [18:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, Drop.io, iCultur, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhoneAlley, Just-Mobile, Podcast, Podcasting, Rumors, Skitch, Xtand

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about the latest news regarding the iPhone 3G USB Power Adapter recall, Mac OS 10.5.6, and much more!

• Apple Recalls iPhone 3G USB Power Adapter
• Over 1 Million NBC Downloads Since Return to iTunes
• Blu-ray Support in Mac OS X 10.5.6?
• Microsoft’s “I’m a PC” Ad Airs
• VMware Fusion 2.0 and Parallels 4.0 Beta

This week, Daniel reviewed the AG-225H from ZyXEL. The AG-225H received 3.5 out of 5 stars from Daniel.

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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!

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 Apple Universe Podcast #148 - iPhone 3G USB Adapter Recall [14:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: 10.5.6, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, iPhone, iPhone 3G, Mac OS X, MacRumors, Power Adapter

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about what got announced at the Apple Media Only “Lets Rock” event.

• iPhone 2.1 Firmware Now Available
• iPhone 2.1 Jailbroken
• PwnageTool and QuickPwn for 2.1 iPhone’s released
• iPhone app sales growing at twice the rate of iTunes music
• iTunes 8 causes Windows Vista BSOD
• Analyst trims Apple estimates, says Air seeing decreased demand
• 2nd Generation iPod Touch Does Work With Microphone
• iTunes 8: HD TV Shows, Grid View, Genius Playlists, NBC
• iPhone Dev Team Portal

This week, Daniel reviewed Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac. Parallels received 4 out of 5 starts on the Apple Universe Podcast!

Sponsors:

• 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.

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 Apple Universe Episode #146 - iPhone Software Update [20:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Inc, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, iPhone, iPod, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iTunes, Keynote, Mac, Macintosh, Rumors, Steve Jobs

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel travels to Keynote Systems in San Mateo, California to meet with Abel Gonzalez, Senior Project Manger at Keynote. Abel explains what Keynote is, and some of their products. A video will be coming shortly.

Sponsors:

• 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.

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 Apple Universe Episode #145 - Keynote Systems [5:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Abel Gonzalez, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel Brusilovsky, Interview, Interviews, Keynote, Keynote Systems, Podcast, Podcasting, San Mateo, Silicon Valley

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about the rumors that may be either proved legit or be busted at Apple’s iPod-focused event this Tuesday.

• Patent applications hint to a future beyond multi-touch: voice, gaze, facial expression recognition – MacRumors
• Most likely no subscription plans from iTunes – CNet
• Imagination Technologies licenses PowerVR graphics cores to Apple or other unknown company – MacRumors
• Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Microsoft Founder Bill Gates star in “Shoe Circus” TV ad spot
  
• Apple continues to seed OS X 10.5.5 developer releases – MacRumors
• Engadget leaks photo of 4th-gen iPod Nano in packaging – MacRumors
• iTunes 8.0 and iPhone/iPod Touch 2.1 firmware coming September 9th? – MacRumors
• Let’s Rock event banners displayed at Yerba Buena Center – MacRumors

This week, Daniel reviewed the Davis & Sanford Provista W/75MM C BALL FM18 head pro video tripod made by Tiffen. Daniel gave the Davis & Sanford tripod 5 out of 5, a Apple Universe Podcast first!

Sponsors:

• 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.

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 Apple Universe Episode #144 -Apple Event Rumors [18:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Event, Apple Universe, Apple Universe Podcast, Event, iPod, Media Announcement, Podcast, Rumors, September 9, Steve Jobs

While covering The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, I met with William Shawn Yeager of MatchMine.

Hosts: Daniel Brusilovsky and William Shawn Yeager

Sponsors:

• Today – Daily event and task manager for iCal Users!
• 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!

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

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written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: AlwaysOn, Apple Universe, MatchMine, Podcast, William Shawn Yeager

While covering The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, I met with Glenn Gaudet (@glenng), the Chief Marketing Officer at Treedia. Treedia is known for their sites, Podcast.com, and VideoCast.com.

Hosts: Daniel Brusilovsky and Glenn Gaudet

Sponsors:

• Today – Daily event and task manager for iCal Users!
• 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!

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

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written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: AlwaysOn, Apple Universe, Daniel Brusilovsky, Glenn Gaudet, Podcast, Treedia, VideoCast

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel Brusilovsky travels to Structure08 presented by Giga Omni Media. Daniel spoke with Ian Wenig of Zoho, to learn more.

Hosts: Daniel Brusilovsky and Ian Wenig

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.

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple Universe, Conference, Daniel Brusilovsky, Google, Google Docs, Ian Wenig, Interview, Podcast, Structure08, Zoho

In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel Brusilovsky travels to Structure08 presented by Giga Omni Media. Daniel spoke with the CEO and Co-Founder of Publictivity, The Online Social Workspace, Jason L. Baptiste (@jasonlbaptiste).

Hosts: Daniel Brusilovsky and Jason L. Baptiste.

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.

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple Universe, Daniel Brusilovsky, Episode, Jason L. Baptiste, Podcast, Publictivity, Video