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

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 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 from

News:

• Marware announces the Eco Vue for iPod touch 2G
• TweakerSoft introduces CoffeeBreak 1.0 for iPhone
• FastMac Announces iV Extended Battery and Charger for Apple iPhone 3G
• EasyCatalog for InDesign CS4 Now Available

Review:

• KOSS SB45 Multi-Media Stereophone
• Griffin Wave for iPhone 3G

Mac Pick of the Week:

• Stage Hand

Host/Executive Producer: Daniel Brusilovsky
Associate Producer: Sean Blake
Length: 22:51

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 Apple Universe Podcast #152 - FastMac iV for iPhone 3G [22:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Universe Podcast, EasyCatalog, FastMac, KOSS, Mac, Marware, Reviews, Rumors, Stage Hand, TeakerSoft

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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 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 on prMac, prMac is focused on providing value. They believe that any business should have access to state-of-the-art public relations tools at a price that fits their budget. They provide the necessary tools you need to create, manage and distribute your press releases, making it easy to manage every aspect of your organization’s public relations activities.

• New Sonicfire Pro 5 Featured in Larry Jordan’s Final Cut Seminar Tour
• MarketBuddy 2.0 released for Mac and Windows
• Apple reseller now includes British Infovox iVox voices with every Mac
• Nuclear Nova introduces GL Golf 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch
• Marware announces Sport Grip Extreme for Apple iPod nano 4G
• LaCie 4big Quadra Sets a New Standard in RAID Technology

This week, Daniel reviewed 2 amazing Marware products. First, the Marware Protection Pack Deluxe which received 5 out of 5 stars. Next, Daniel reviewed Sportfolio for 13” MacBook, which received a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Apple Universe Podcast #148 - LaCie 4big Quadra [18:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Inc, Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel Brusilovsky, iVox, LaCie, MarketBuddy, Marware, News, Nuclear Nova, Rumors, Sonicfire Pro 5

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

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 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

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

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?

What is the secret of Twitter? Robert Scoble answers. For the 58 Twitter apps, check over here.

Follow me on Twitter!

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 Apple Universe Episode #114 - 58 Twitter Apps [28:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Universe, AppleInsider, GoToMeeting, iPhone, iPhone Alley, MacRumors, Rumors, ShinyWhiteBox

Apple Universe #112 Topics:

In this episode of Apple Universe, I talk about:

Time Machine Now Works with Airport Extreme USB Drives , Apple Announces WWDC 2008 (June 9-13, 2008) , Apple Updates Airport Express (802.11n) , Apple Releases Security Update 2008-002 for Mac OS X , Apple Releases Safari 3.1 , Intel to Launch Quad-Core “Mobile” Processor in Q3 2008 , and Hints at iPod Touch Price Drop?

Also, Stu Helm reviews Adobe CS3, and gives you the low-down of what you need to know.

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 Apple Universe Episode #112 - Update Time!: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Adobe, Apple, CS3, Daniel Brusilovsky, Rumors, Software, Stu Helm, Update

Apple Universe #107 Topics:

In this episode of Apple Universe, Adam Jackson of DailyTechTalk joins me on Apple Universe to talk about Macworld 2008 Experiences. Adam had a web site during Macworld called Macworld Bound. If you would like to find out more about Adam, please visit his web site!

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 Apple Universe Episode #107 - Adam Jackson Time!: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Universe, Daniel Brusilovsky, Keynotes, Podcast, Podcasting, Rumors

Apple Universe is back with its first episode since the new web site launch! Many thanks to the entire Web Team for all of the help preceeding the launch.Mike Cohen from MacMegasite and MCDevZone joined me on a segment of Apple Universe to talk about the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0. Mike was experiencing these problems, and with this update, everything is back to normal.More stories from Episode #103:

• Apple Drops iPod Shuffle Price to $49, Adds 2GB Model at $69
• 128GB Solid State Drive Suitable for MacBook Air
• Xserve RAID solution has completely disappeared from the Online Store
• Linkin Park played at the Apple Soho store Thursday night, fulfilling the rumored “secret” Apple/Linkin Park show
• Advanced Multitouch: Writing Without a Stylus and More
• Apple Releases iTunes 7.6.1, $0.99 Rental Discounts

Also, Stu Helm from the British Users of Mac Podcast joins us for a new review segment for Apple Universe! Stu will be reviewing some sort of hardware, software, etc. every week! This week, Stu reviews Final Cut Express.Sponsors:

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 Apple Universe Episode #103 - Apple Event Time?: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Daniel Brusilovsky \\ tags: Apple, Apple Universe, Episode 103, Keynotes, Podcast, Review, Rumors, Stu Helm