Apple Universe brings in Michael Johnston (@michaeljohnston on Twitter), founder and editor-in-chief for iPhone Alley (@iphonealley), to discuss Macworld 2008 Media advantages and experiences, and his popular web site, iPhone Alley.

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Topics for Apple Universe episode #117:

• AT&T Begins Boosting 3G Networks
• Rumor: Unlocked 3G iPhone In Italy by Summer?
• More GPS Hints Found In SDK
• Apple Files For Universal IM Client Patent
• Apple offers developers weekend 10.5.3 seed
• Apple Releases Safari 3.1.1, Addresses PWN2OWN Vulnerability
• PayPal denies plan to block Safari

Additional Segment:

• Review: MXL 990 Microphone

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Apple Universe #114 Topics:

Apple announced the immediate availability of the Aperture 2.1. Apple is working with a number of 3rd party developers to bring their plug ins to Aperture. This list of 3rd party plug-ins include: Nik Software’s Viveza plug-in, PictureCode’s Noise Ninja plug-in, Digital Film Tools’ Power Stroke plug-in, The Tiffen Company’s Dfx plug-in, dvGarage’s dpMatte plug-in and HDRtoner plug-in, and Image Trends’ plug-ins: Fisheye-Hemi, ShineOff, and PearlyWhites.

Apple quietly issued a new update to the Apple TV tonight. Apple issued the first Mac OS X 10.5.3 seed (9d10) to developers yesterday. Fixes range from Dashboard, Parental Controls, iCal Synchronization, memory leaks and stability issues. All in all, 75 distinct bug fixes are listed in the accompanying seed notes.

Not content with its Inkwell technology, Apple has started a search for a handwriting recognition engineer to improve Mac OS X and, potentially, the iPhone. Also, the company has issued separate updates for AirPort Extreme on Tiger systems as well as newer Mac Pro workstations. According to the old Safari on Windows license agreement is illegal. Apple has changed the typo. iPhone Alley reports that an analyst with Bank of America predicts that the 3G iPhone will begin shipping this June.

Apple on Thursday released a new version of its iPhone software developers kit (SDK) that allows third parties to develop applications for the iPhone and iPod touch digital media player. Two reports claim to know when the iPhone will be available in Mexico and the Netherlands. An inside job at an Apple store briefly stole 332 iPhones, and a MacBook Air was first to fall in a major hacking contest. iPhone Alley reports iPhone 2.0 To Include Wireless .Mac Syncing?

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