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Once you saw that they are releasing those EA Games, you wanted them! EA promised them by summer.  Now - they’re starting to be shipped in 7-10 days - so grab your copy of them!

The games include the following

• Battlefield 2142
• Need for Speed Carbon
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars

I’m really excited to see these on the Mac. I can now play at LAN parties with my Mac and not feel left out!

Via [Gizmodo]

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For all you iPhone users, Apple has released an update. If you’ve hacked your iPhone, which I’m guessing most of you have, there may be some issues, as Engadget has discovered. Unfortunately, this update is only bug fixes, and doesn’t include any new goodies for your iPhone. To grab the update, head on over to iTunes and plug in your iPhone.

Via [Engadget]

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Having trouble installing applications to your magic iPhone? If you don’t have the knowledge to install with hacking but still want to use those cool apps that you’ve been hearing about, you now can with the iPhone Install App. The steps are a little strange, but, Its gets apps on your Magic Mobile Phone, sans hacking. It uses the OS X Terminal to install, and is currently OS X only.

Via [Gizmodo]

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New to a Mac? AppleTell is a great place to get started with Apps and News that get you in touch with the lastest happenings in the Apple world. Best Mac Software has compiled a list of 20 essential applications for the Mac.

Not all the applications are free, some you’ll have to pay for, but most are definitely worth paying for. Check it out.

Via [Best Mac Software]

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A new report out today about the Jesus-Phone, this time saying that the reported iPhone screen problem are set to get worse. Apparently, after 3 to 6 months of heavy use, the screen will start to degrade and would be less likely to pick up touches.

With so much technology packed into one screen and phone, problems are sure to pop up. No major problems have arose to date that effect you from using your iPhone currently but over time you may run into a few setbacks.

Via [IntoMobile]

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This year, Netflix released an instant viewing service for Windows which allowed you to watch movies on your PC (Windows). Netflix provided customers with a certain amount of hours per month depending on your subscription.

Netflix has just promised to release this service for Mac. The service is expected to launch sometime this year.

Via [Ars Technica]

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AppleWorks had it last gleam of light killed with the new release of the new iMacs, iWork and iLife. The program, originally released in 1984, was essentially the original iWork application.

I actually remember using it back in the day on my G3 iMac running OS 9. But today, if you go to the AppleWorks webpage, you are re-directed to the iWork page. End of a good life for AppleWorks.

Via [MacWorld]

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For a while now, Skype for Windows has been far ahead then the version for Mac. Now, Skype has a released a new version with a couple of handy features that some of us may like. The most useful to me is the ability to add your whole address book into your Skype contacts, so you can easily send someone a text message or call them without having to look up their number (assuming you already have it in your address book).

The new version also features a volume slider on each call, so you can control the volume of just your call if necessary. The beta is available for download from Skype.com.

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Short history - Ecto a small desktop blogging app that allows you to write blog posts offline, then connect to your blogging platform and upload posts. A lot of professional bloggers use Ecto as it is a really big time saver when updating multiple blogs.

Version 3 will include a slew of updates including connectivity to different platforms, which was a large problem in previous Ecto releases. The alpha also features a brand new UI. Ecto3 is built from the ground up, so it was completely redesigned and rebuilt.

infinite-sushi has released the Ecto 3 alpha for download, definitely check it out.

Via [infinite-sushi]

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Everyone saw a sneek peek of the iWood cases back in July, but they have finally arrived. Availible in Beech, Oak, Padouk, Cherry, and Walnut - these are just the most stylish cases availible for you sexy new iPhone.

The prices are a little steep, starting at $80 for the beech! All the rest are a hefty $95 US. But if you’re willing to shell out that cash you will get one stylish case, and unique (until everyone else copies you and buys one themselves). If you have a few bucks extra to spend, you can also pick up a wooden dock, to complete the look.

Welcome to the iWood family!

Via [Tuaw]

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