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!

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

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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!

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

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According to numerous Apple-themed sites, including MacRumors, Gizmodo, ArsTechnica and Kevin Rose are reporting that on September 9, Apple will hold an event to announce some new products. MacRumors is reporting saying that upcoming 4th Gen iPod Nano’s and 2nd Generation iPod Touch’s and iTunes 8 will be announced.

There also has been a new post reporting that the iPod Nano and iPod touch are expected to see revisions, and long standing MacBook and MacBook Pro rumors point to revised case designs (MacBook, MacBook Pro) that adopt an aluminum/tapered look.

Whether or not this is true is unknown, but we will be keeping up-to date following MacRumors, AppleInsider, and other sites.

UPDATE: Apple is scheduled to have a media event, called “Let’s Rock,” on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. For SMS coverage, head over to MacRumors.

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Apple Universe #105 Topics:

On February 25th, Apple released new MacBook and MacBook Pro’s. The new MacBook Pro’s incorporate the MacBook Air multi-touch trackpad.

Apple has released the 1.1.4 Firmware update for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Notes:
- No Flash support
- iToner 1.0.6 still works
- ZiPhone may work, but the developer warns not to upgrade as it hasn’t been tested.
- Text message ordering fixed, according to one report
- Camera works better for some
- Fixes Bluetooth connectivity

On Monday February 25, Adobe released Adobe AIR and Flex 3. Adobe AIR, a new platform for building rich internet applications across different platforms, including Mac OS X.

Apple announced that iTunes had become the number 2 music retailer in the U.S., behind only Wal-Mart.

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 Apple Universe Episode #105 - New MacBook / MacBook Pro's!: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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