Apple announces iPhone OS 4.0

Posted on April 14, 2010 by kodac

iPhone OS 4 sneek peek

Just less than a week after releasing the Wi-Fi version of the iPad, Apple announces iPhone OS 4.

As listed on Apple’s Web site http://www.apple.com/iphone/preview-iphone-os/ –

Get a sneak peek into the future of iPhone OS.

On April 8, Apple unveiled plans for the biggest and most exciting iPhone software update yet. iPhone OS 4 will include over 100 new user features for iPhone and iPod touch owners to enjoy. And for developers, a new software development kit (SDK) offers over 1500 new APIs to create apps that are even more powerful, innovative, and amazing.

iPhone OS 4 will ship this summer for iPhone and iPod touch, and for iPad in the fall. A developer beta is available now.

Among the 1500 new APIs and 100 new features are –

Multitasking (run multiple apps at the same time)
Folders (for better organization and screen use)
iBooks (the iPad bookstore comes to the iPhone)
iAd (Apple enters the advertising ring for in App ads)

Just like iPhone OS 3.0’s Voice Control and digital compass, some features won’t work on all iPhones. For example, multitasking will only work on the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3rd Gen (late 2009) 32 and 64 GB models.

You can watch the hour long presentation from the link on this page http://www.apple.com/iphone/preview-iphone-os/ or by watching thru the Apple Special Presentations podcast page in the podcast section of the iTunes Store – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes/id275834665

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April General Meeting

Posted on April 14, 2010 by kodac

Please join us at 7pm on April 19th, 2010 for our monthly general meeting.

With the iPad finally here, we’ll get to show you what the hype is all about.
David Whitby will sharing some great iPhone and iPad tips and tricks. While Billy Chang will be talking about the the latest news from and about Apple.
Gautam Godse will be giving a more in depth look at the iPad.

Of course, you also will not want to miss our featured new Tips and Tricks to help you get the most out of your Mac and your iPhone.

Thanks again to M-Audio for donating our featured prize from last month – a pair of M-AudioStudiophile AV 40 monitors, a $199.99 value!

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Meetings are held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

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Valve bringing Steam to Mac

Posted on March 9, 2010 by kodac

For those of you who use your Mac for work only may not have heard of the entertainment software company called Valve but if you play or have played any type of FPS (First Person Shooter) you may have heard of them. The company whose “library” includes Half-Life and Counter-Strike announced on March 8th that they are bring their popular Steam client to the Mac and quote …

We are treating the Mac as a tier-1 platform so all of our future games will release simultaneously on Windows, Mac, and the Xbox 360. Updates for the Mac will be available simultaneously with the Windows updates. Furthermore, Mac and Windows players will be part of the same multiplayer universe, sharing servers, lobbies, and so forth. We fully support a heterogeneous mix of servers and clients.

To read the full press release go to http://store.steampowered.com/news/3569/

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March 15th General Meeting

Posted on March 8, 2010 by kodac

Macworld 2010

This is a meeting you won’t want to miss. The March 15th meeting will feature a wrap-up of the Macworld Expo, with attendee reports and slideshows highlighting exciting news from the Expo floor. Get the scoop on the latest product announcements, emerging trends, hot new companies, as well as a first-hand report about the pulse of the industry.

Also on board – the latest official Apple rollout announcements – what’s coming from Apple, when it will hit the showrooms, and what it might mean to you as a Mac supporter.

Of course, you also will not want to miss our featured new Tips and Tricks to help you get the most out of your Mac and your iPhone.

As usual, we will have a drawing for some excellent prizes. Members receive a free drawing ticket each month. Our featured prize will be a pair of M-AudioStudiophile AV 40 monitors, a $199.99 value!

The meeting will be held at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Don’t forget, members receive one free ticket for our drawing. When you bring guests you get another free ticket for each guest you bring.

Following the general meeting, we have our informal “Meeting after the Meeting” at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 North Lake Avenue (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly Street).

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February 2010 – No Meeting at the Library

Posted on January 17, 2010 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Macworld Expo

 

In February, we will not have our regular monthly meeting due to the Presidents Day Holiday and the annual Macworld Expo and Conference  in San Francisco, which will be held Feb. 9-13th. http://www.macworldexpo.com/. We will resume our normal “third-Monday” schedule in March

 

Macworld image courtesy appadvice.com

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March 2010 Meeting Preview

Posted on January 17, 2010 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

This is a meeting you won’t want to miss. The March meeting will feature a wrap-up  of the Macworld Expo, with attendee reports and slideshows highlighting exciting news from the Expo floor. Get the scoop on the latest product announcements, emerging trends, hot new companies, as well as a first-hand report about the pulse of the industry.

Also on board – the latest official Apple rollout announcements – what’s coming from Apple, when it will hit the showrooms, and what it might mean to you as a Mac supporter

Of course, you also will not want to miss our featured new Tips and Tricks to help you get the most out of your Mac and your iPhone.

As usual, we will have a drawing for some excellent prizes. Members receive a free drawing ticket each month. Our featured prize will be a pair of M-AudioStudiophile AV 40 monitors, a $199.99 value!

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Support Our Group

Posted on January 17, 2010 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

JoinYou can resolve to get more out of your Mac this year!

 

Join the group – you will learn how to do more and enjoy your Mac or iPhone in ways you probably didn’t know about already.

 

Plus, for only $30 per year, you will receive additional benefits, including a monthly drawing with a chance to win great prizes every month – it’s a greet return on your investment!

 

Here’s a quick sample of some past prizes:

 

  • Belkin 802.11g Wireless Router
  • 4 GB Flash Drive
  • DVD-R 30 Disc spindle
  • M-Audio Fastrack USB Audio & MIDI Interface
  • Macally wireless mouse
  • and much, much more!

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Tip from the December Meeting

Posted on January 3, 2010 by kodac

At the December 21st meeting Ron Streicher demonstrated that in its
native form Apple’s Photo Booth application mirrors (inverts left-for-
right) the images it captures from either an iSight or external web
camera. He then showed how to correct this problem using a procedure
he found on-line. When you do this, first make a copy of the Photo
Booth application, rename it “corrected version” and then perform the
procedure as described in the following article.

Following is the link

For reference, the URL is
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20090125141307324

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SGVMUG General Meeting for January

Posted on December 31, 2009 by kodac

M-AudioSGVMUG Meeting for January 11, 20107:00 p.m. in the Pasadena Public Library AuditoriumManufacturer’s Showcase: M-Audio | Presenter: Alex TinsleyTopic: Products for Creating Music on Your MacAlex Tinsley is a member of the technical staff and engineering test services at M-Audio. He manages a group specializing in the testing of audio interface and MIDI keyboard controllers for computers, with a focus on performance and compatibility. He has been with M-Audio since 2001 and has an extensive knowledge of the past and present product lines.In addition to a brief discussion of the pros and cons of OS 10.6,Alex’s presentation will include demonstrations of the following products from the M-Audio line:

  • Oxygen 25: This 25-key USB MIDI controller features eight assignable knobs, plus dedicated transport and track Continue reading →

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President’s Message – November 18, 2009

Posted on November 18, 2009 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

We are now heading full speed into the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just ahead, Chanukkah and Christmas only a few weeks away, and then New Years right around the corner. This has been a busy and productive year for the SGVMUG, with a number of very good presentations to our credit. Thank you all for your continued support of our activities. Continue reading →

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