Apple has pushed out an update for the Apple TV. You can get the update by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update on your Apple TV

Apple TV 2.1 adds support for MobileMe and the new Remote application that will be free in the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. MobileMe now shows up in the Photo section and there is a way to connect with the new iPhone and iPod touch remote application under the Settings -> General -> Remotes section. So far it does not seem to scroll any better which makes me sad. I will need to play with this more.

Continue reading Apple TV Update Arrives…

Although the App Store has not officially launched yet, I was able to find and download iPhone/iPod touch apps from the iTunes Store. Check out this iTunes link.

I found the free remote app from Apple under iPhone Applications. It will be able to control iTunes and the Apple TV! There seems to be a lot of apps that will be available for free or reasonable prices with 500 plus applications and 25 percent are free. I already downloaded 14 apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. As soon as you download an app it appears in the new Application section of iTunes as you might expect. I will need the new software 2.0 to use any of them which is expected later today.

Apple is rolling out an update for OS X that will add MobileMe to your Mac via Software Update.

The Mac OS X Update For MobileMe is recommended for users running Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.4 and includes general system fixes that enhance your Mac for MobileMe.

Update notes:
Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store.

I downloaded the new iTunes and noticed that there are a few changes. See more plus images after the jump.

Continue reading iTunes 7.7 Now Available…

iTools -> .Mac -> MobileMe. Apple takes .Mac down tonight forever and replaces it with their new MobileMe service. Gone are iCards, the once coveted @mac.com e-mail address (you can keep yours if you had one before) and .Mac Bookmarks to be replaced with more iDisk space and over-the-air syncing for iPhone/iPod touch and push email, calendars and contacts.

Continue reading Goodbye .Mac Hello MobileMe – UPDATED…

Continue reading iPhone Tip #12: View Easy Users Guide Directly on iPhone…

WSJ Tech columnist Walt Mossberg gives his early review of the new Apple iPhone 3G. See video.

David Pogue of the NY Times and Ed Baig of USA Today also weigh in with their early reviews of the iPhone 3G. All the reviews are mostly positive with some shortcomings pointed out.

I tried to sync my MacBook Pro today using my .Mac account that still has 57 days left and got this message below.

I guess with the impending update to MobileMe tomorrow evening I can overlook this for now.

Last week Sony decided to to pull the 2.40 firmware update for the Playstation 3 when some users experienced problems that bricked their consoles. Today they released a newer 2.41 update with an explanation.

The PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software version 2.41 is now available for update from July 8, 2008. With this update, we have fixed the problem that prevented a limited number of PS3s from activating properly after updating to version 2.40, when certain system administrative data were contained on the HDD…

…We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you and appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Not a detailed explanation, but it will do. I will be updating later today.

Apple is prepping its users as well as its infrastructure for the MobileMe launch this week. Soon we will say goodbye to .Mac and hello to MobileMe. This will be the biggest transition Apple has made to its online service since the iTools to .Mac transition which seems like a distant memory. See the guided tour of MobileMe here.

From the .Mac site:

MobileMe Launch
7/9/2008, 6pm-12am PT

As part of the MobileMe launch, www.mac.com will be taken offline at 6pm PT on Wednesday, July 9th.

Members will be unable to access www.mac.com or any .Mac services during this time with the exception of .Mac Mail accessed via a desktop application, iPhone, or iPod touch.

MobileMe will be available as soon as possible during this maintenance window.

MobileMe should go live between 6PM-12AM tomorrow!

Apple unveiled a new K-12 section [iTunes Link] to its iTunes U. I was very happy to see that New Jersey is so well represented along with Arizona, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Utah.

All of the resources are free and you can find resources on learning about technology, languages, chemistry reactions, history, and lots more. iTunes U is a fantastic resource. If have not been there check it out.

Apple offers up two videos on the iPhone 3G, Guided Tour and What’s New to get ready for the 8 AM July 11 launch.

The new iPhone 3G with preloaded iPhone 2.0 software will go on sale in the U.S. at 8 AM on July 11th. AT&T has revealed pricing and tips to speed up the process. See Video.

The 8GB iPhone 3G is $199 and the 16GB model is $299. Existing customers have a choice of extending their contracts or not. Current AT&T customers who want to upgrade to the iPhone 3G from whatever else they have will have to pay an $18 activation fee while new AT&T customers will pay $36. AT&T has compiled a useful iPhone FAQ page and helpful videos. More details after the jump.

Continue reading AT&T Reveals iPhone 3G Pricing and Availability…

Neil Young (no not that one), Electronics Arts game developer who has worked on The Lord of the Rings, Sims 2 and Majestic is launching a new company called Ngcomo, which will focus on gaming on the iPhone.

Neil Young is a veteran with over 11 years with Electronic Arts and sees an opportunity to bring ‘entrepreneurial focus’ to mobile game development starting with the iPhone.

The iPhone and iPod Touch has the potential to give Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP a great run for its gaming popularity.