Feb 25

Firefox 4 beta 5 for mobile released, available on Android, N900, your computer

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Tired of using the default browser on your smart phone to browse Engadget? Got a thing for Firefox? Great, ’cause Mozilla just pushed out the fifth beta of Firefox 4 for mobile. You might be familiar with the on-the-go version of Mozilla’s creation, but if not, here’s your chance to grab the latest (and probably) the most stable build to date. In addition to the Android and Maemo version, the company has released a Fennec build for use on Windows, OS X and Linux.

We tinkered with the OS X build of the browser on our Macbook Pro and although pages appear to render quickly, we can’t quite figure out how to navigate backwards. You can pinch-to-zoom with the trackpad and scroll with the d-pad, but once you’ve loaded a page, it seems you need to be on a mobile device do any further navigation. Of course, as you’ll see in the gallery below, the beta comes packed with the usual — preferences, downloads, add-ons, bookmarks and Firefox Sync. If you want to give the software a whirl, hit the source link to grab the build of your choice.

Gallery: Firefox 4 beta 5 for mobile hands-on

Firefox 4 beta 5 for mobile released, available on Android, N900, your computer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 24

Apple pushes out Mac OS X Lion developer preview via Mac App Store

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While we’re still a good few months away from OS X Lion’s official debut, Apple’s just released a developer preview for those itching to get their hands dirty on this forthcoming major OS release. Alas, you have to be a Mac Developer Program member in order to obtain this goodie from the Mac App Store, so this isn’t a bad time to get friendly with your Mac developer pals. Press release after the break.

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Apple pushes out Mac OS X Lion developer preview via Mac App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 27

Elgato and OWC hawk upgraded Mac Mini HTPC bundles: Blu-ray burner, 12TB, TV tuner

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Simmer down, son — neither Elgato nor Other World Computing are actually shoving 12TB of hard drive space within a 2010 Mac Mini, but if you order one of their new bundles, you’ll definitely end up with as much. OWC is now selling pre-pimped Mac Mini machines, complete with bolstered storage options, an internal Blu-ray burner, Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid tuner (or HD DVR), more RAM than usual and an Apple Remote. The company plans to offer both the 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo systems, and it swears up and down that the machine will arrive preconfigured and ready to rock your home theater. The addition of a Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 4-bay storage solution enables you to keep even a vast library of digital content nearby, but there’s no telling how much the outfit will charge for such a luxury. Hit the source link if you’re scrounging for details, but don’t expect pricing or an order button just yet.

Update: So, it seems that OWC isn’t actually selling new Mac Minis itself, but will upgrade your own if you send it in. We’d like to take this opportunity to now recommend that OWC actually sell upgraded Mac Minis itself.

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Elgato and OWC hawk upgraded Mac Mini HTPC bundles: Blu-ray burner, 12TB, TV tuner originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 27

Skype 5.0 hits Mac with group video calling, streamlined interface

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Mac users have already been able to do some group video calling with recent beta versions of Skype, but the company has now finally brought things fully up to speed with its Windows counterpart and released the final version of Skype 5.0 for OS X. In addition to group video calling, the application sports a whole new interface that Skype says has been “slimmed down” (compared to the previous beta versions, at least) and allows you to see 30 percent more contacts at once. As with the Windows version, however, that group video calling feature has now been relegated to the premium package which, after a free seven-day trial, will run you $4.99 for a day pass or $8.99 a month for a subscription (though you can get 33 percent off if you sign up before February 28th). Head on past the break for quick video overview.

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Skype 5.0 hits Mac with group video calling, streamlined interface originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 10

Zune HD Mac support secretly hidden in Windows Phone 7 Connector software

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We’ve been begging Microsoft to somehow add Mac compatibility to the Zune for years, and it looks like there’s a tiny little ray of hope buried in Redmond’s Windows Phone 7 Connector for OS X: a simple plist modification will let it sync the Zune HD as well. That really shouldn’t be any big surprise, since WP7’s media interface is built on top of Zune, but at least it’s something — although we’re still hoping and wishing for the full Zune suite (and Zune Pass) to make its way to the Mac someday.

Zune HD Mac support secretly hidden in Windows Phone 7 Connector software originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 10

Zune HD Mac support secretly hidden in Windows Phone 7 connecter software

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We’ve been begging Microsoft to somehow add Mac compatibility to the Zune for years, and it looks like there’s a tiny little ray of hope buried in Redmond’s Windows Phone 7 Connector for OS X: a simple plist modification will let it sync the Zune HD as well. That really shouldn’t be any big surprise, since WP7’s media interface is built on top of Zune, but at least it’s something — although we’re still hoping and wishing for the full Zune suite (and Zune Pass) to make its way to the Mac someday.

Zune HD Mac support secretly hidden in Windows Phone 7 connecter software originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 07

Mac App Store hits one million downloads on day one

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Apple’s just announced that its freshly baked Mac App Store’s already hit the one million download mark on its launch day, with more than 1,000 titles — including both free and paid apps — up for grabs. Can’t say we’re surprised, really, especially with popular apps like Angry Birds, Flight Control, and Twitter presumably taking a good chunk out of the bandwidth. In case you’re still wondering what the deal is, feel free to take a look at our Mac App Store hands-on.

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Mac App Store hits one million downloads on day one originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 05

Remote HD brings AirPlay to your first-gen AppleTV

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It seems that Apple’s AirPlay streaming is ripe for moddery and hacksterism, and if the recently (very recently) released AirMediaPlayer wasn’t proof enough, the kids at Remote HD have released a plugin that adds the AirPlay to your first gen AppleTV. That’s right! Just install the plug-in and the Remote HD iOS app, and you’ll soon be streaming movies, podcasts, photos and more. What are you waiting for? Hit the source link for instructions, and make sure you let us know how it all works out for you.

Remote HD brings AirPlay to your first-gen AppleTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 04

Mac OS X gets installed on Sandy Bridge, instructions available for the willing

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Mac OS X getting installed on the latest Intel hardware before it’s officially supported by Apple? Shocking, we know, but you can rest assured that some intrepid individuals have already taken the plunge and installed Snow Leopard on some brand new Sandy Bridge hardware, and they’ve thankfully provided some instructions so you can too. As you might expect, however, that’s not quite a quick and easy process — it involves a patched kernel and, according to the tonymacx86 Blog, it isn’t recommended for long-term use. If that hasn’t scared you off, you can find all the details you need at the link below.

Mac OS X gets installed on Sandy Bridge, instructions available for the willing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 01

Windows and Mac OS X make it onto the Cr-48, look great in matte black

Posted in: Google, hack, mac os x, MacOsX, os x, OsX, Today's Chili, video, Windows, windows 7, Windows7

Google built the Cr-48 with hacking in mind, so it’s no surprise that we’re seeing other operating systems crop up. Still, it’s fun to watch, and enterprising hackers have got most of the usual suspects up and running: first Ubuntu, and now Mac OS X and Windows. It sounds like a lot of work, and we pledged that 2011 was going to be the year we sat on our asses and didn’t do anything hard, but you’re welcome to give it a shot! Just hit up those source links below for instructions, and follow after the break for video of OS X in action.

[Thanks Damian W.]

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Windows and Mac OS X make it onto the Cr-48, look great in matte black originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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