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Adobe’s subscription-based software service is three months old and the outfit is rolling out the first of its regular updates to the Creative Cloud set of applications. Alongside a new preview of Adobe Edge (now Edge Animate), added features to Adobe Muse highlight this round of improvements — set to go live for members at 12:01 AM EDT tonight. The app that allows users to create websites without writing a line of code now includes custom contact forms, links to downloadable files (PDFs and such) and the option of using HTML5 animations from Edge and other programs. Other tweaks range from align / distribute and ruler guides that you’ve grown accustom to using on the fly in Creative Suite to a few FTP and publishing enhancements.

Also included in the news is that the company plans to roll out select new features to the regular ol’ Creative Suite offerings ahead of the annual release schedule to Creative Cloud subscribers. Some of the newfangled features that will arrive in CS7 will arrive early for those who opt for the membership route as each product team sees fit. For example, a file-packaging feature for Illustrator that was previewed recently is on its way soon. In order to get the entire truckload of new tech that the aforementioned release stands to haul, though, you’ll have to wait until the entire lot hits in properly licensed form. Sound like the kind of early access you’d enjoy? Well, those looking to switch from the normal CS license model (CS3 and later) can join the Cloud for $29.99 per month for the first year instead of the usual $49.99 until August 31st.

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Adobe begins regular updates to Creative Cloud applications, details future improvements for Creative Suite originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering what Skype’s Windows 8 interface might look like? Sure, you could use your imagination — and probably guess the design with a fair amount of accuracy — or you can poke around an early hands-on over at Neowin, complete with a half-dozen UI grabs. While still in preview state, the app appears to be “relatively solid,” enabling calls and chats with “little issue.” From the looks of it, touch fiends will be able to tap around just as accurately as their mouse-bound counterparts can click, with large buttons available throughout. Judging by the app’s current state, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect a more formal appearance any day now, letting early Windows 8 users take the native app for a spin before the rest of us get access in the fall. Hit up our source link below for a gallery of screen grabs.

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Skype for Windows 8 preview, user interface revealed in web leak originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now, you’re likely aware of some of the repercussions that come with shooting an innocent text to a friend while being behind the wheel. Well, in an effort to keep these unfortunate accidents from ever occurring, the AT&T Foundry’s been hard at work, hoping to come up with solutions to help with this serious matter. Most recently, the Rethink Possible outfit showed off an application that’s currently in the works; one that allows parents to track their teenage drivers’ every move, as well as remotely turn off calls and disable all messaging features — which the carrier says will be a great compliment to its DriveMode app. It’s worth noting the unnamed application was being showcased on one of Cupertino’s slates, but AT&T’s said it’s willing to work with “device makers, car makers and developers,” as the ultimate goal is to ultimately “encourage more solutions.” There’s a video past the break for your viewing pleasure, and we think it’s worth all of its 197 seconds of airtime.

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AT&T developing tech to help parents keep teenagers from texting and driving, hopes to save lives originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s no secret how useful Google Maps can be when traveling in an unfamiliar locale — especially in regards to public transportation. The folks in Mountain View have tallied over one million stops for bus, train, subway and tram systems in about 500 cities around the globe with the software. To celebrate the achievement, Google has released an update to its Maps for Android app. Version 6.10 adds some tweaks to the Transit Lines layer in order to display just one individual method of transport and updated the station pages to display needed information like departure time and lines of service in a more accessible fashion. Also among the new additions are modifications to region highlighting, My Places and Location History. Now, when you enter a city name or zip code, the boundaries of that particular region will be marked for visual reference. For a full rundown of the latest version, hit the first source link below or sprint on to the second to grab the update.

Update: Oh look, Mountain View’s even tweaked the icon, which we’ve added after the break.

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Google Maps notches one million public transit stops worldwide, celebrates with an update originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether it’s for Android or iOS, there’s no doubt Spotify’s devs are always hard at work. Today, the famed music streaming service has pushed out yet another update to its application on iDevices, bringing support for Cupertino’s sixth major release of that popular OS, otherwise more commonly known as iOS 6. Additionally, Spotify’s also bundled in a slight tweak that allows iPad users to view more stations within the app, while other unknown stability improvements and a fix for issues with Facebook login are also in tow. As usual, the refresh (version 0.5.4) is up for download at no cost, and you can snag it straight from the App Store on your Apple slab or the link down below.

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Spotify’s latest update brings iOS 6 support, fixes Facebook login woes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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