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Apple has released an update for the new “nano-chromatic” 4th Generation iPod nano. The update includes a number of bug fixes and enables support for the new in-ear headphones, and the new earphones with mic and remote. The update also adds a menu item allowing you to disable Cover Flow when you tilt the iPod to the side.

Full list of updated features after the break.

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Boinx, the makers of iStopMotion, FotoMagico and Mouseposé have partnered with TheCodingMonkeys to release BoinxTV, a live production application that turns any mac into a full production studio. It includes a full suite of tools for recording a live show.

Learn our thoughts on this program after the break.

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MacRumors posted yesterday that someone has been able to hack their January 2008 MacBook Air to support four finger gestures, including Expose, and Application Changer entirely through software. The user posted to the MacRumors Forums saying how the hack was done. I cannot personally confirm the validity of this hack, but if it is true, I find it to be very interesting that this could be changed entirely with software. This could allow Apple to enable it in Mac OS X v10.5.6 on all MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros supporting MultiTouch gestures.

Apple first introduced Multi-Touch gestures on the MacBook Air announced at MacWorld, in January this year. The gestures included with the original MacBook are were all either one finger, two finger or three finger gestures. Apple released the new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air on October 14th, all of which support the new four finger gestures.

Via [MacRumors]

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I recently wrote an article regarding my first impressions on the new Apple 24” LED Display. After writing the article, my representative at Apple gave me a call to let me know Apple had updated the ship date to “7-10 business days.“ I had asked him to give me a call about this as I plan to purchase one for myself.

Something strange happened, though. Between the time when he left me the message and when I went online to order the display, the page switched back to displaying “Ships: November.“ I quickly called the representative to see if he had any clue what happened.

After a long discussion, I came to the conclusion that Apple made a mistake and must not be shipping the display in 7 to 10 business days, but rather by the end of November. He also informed me, as MacRumors reported on Wednesday, Apple has “end-of-lifed” the 23” Cinema.

While this might not sound like such big news, I believe it is. Apple recently delayed the shipments of the new MacBook Air, and there have been no signs of when the new Apple In-Ear headphones will ship, either. It appears Apple’s shipping dates have overall not been so reliable recently, and I think it might be time for an explanation on Apple’s end.

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I had the chance to test out one of the new Apple 24” LED Displays a few days ago. The display features new LED backlighting, similar to what Apple used to backlight the previous generation 15” MacBook Pros. It also features the new Mini Display Port that has been integrated into the new MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and MacBooks, as well as an iSight Camera, integrated speakers and a microphone.

Beside the new MacBook Pro, the 24” Display looked perfect. The new designs of both products look superb together. It features the same black bezel surrounding the display, and aluminum stand, making it look very similar to the iMacs.

More after the break.

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OWC is now carrying RAM for the Mac Pro. This is the 800MHz ECC: Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.8GHz, 8-Core 3.0GHz, 8-Core 3.2GHz Ram listed on OWC. The ship date on all these modules is between 3 and 9 days, and huge discounts off of Apple’s prices.

2 GB starting from $129.99, 4 GB starting from $199.99, 8 GB starting from $399.00, 12 GB starting from $589.99, 16 GB starting from $779.99, 24 GB starting from $2,079.99, and 32 GB starting from $2,749.99.

They have also got in 1 TB drives, so you can now put in up-to 4 TB internally in the Mac Pro using these drives.

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The MacHeist 2 Bundle is now underway. It is a great opportunity to support indie mac developers, yet not burn a whole in your pocket.

The Bundle Includes:

• 1password
• CoverSutra
• Cha-Ching
• iStopMotion
• Awaken
• AppZapper
• TaskPaper
• CSSEdit (Unlocked at 5000 Bundles sold)
• Snapz Pro X (Unlocked at an undisclosed time)
• Pixelmator (Unlocked at an undisclosed time)

Make sure you check it out at MacHeist.com.

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Belkin has released a lot of new cases for the iPod and iPhone at the Consumer Electronics Show.

They both look like great accessories for the iPhone and iPod. They will all be available in March 2008 in the US and they will be available in Europe, Asia and Australia on a later date. You can check them all out at the Consumer Electronics Show or at Macworld, booth #30368 at CES and Booth #911 at Macworld.

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FileMaker’s Bento, a personal database application has reached the 1.0 stage. It is now available for purchase for $49 (single user license) and $99 (family pack).

Meet Bento, the new personal database from FileMaker that’s as easy to use as your Mac.
Bento brings your important information together in one place to help you get organized. So you can manage your contacts, coordinate events, track projects, prioritize tasks, and more - faster and easier than ever before.

We have covered Bento in the past, and it is good to see it reach 1.0 status. Check it out at http://www.filemaker.com/bento/.

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Belkin has released its TuneBase FM and TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod at the Consumer Electronics Show.

They both look like great accessories for the iPhone and iPod. The TuneBase FM will be available in April 2008 and the TuneCast Auto will be available in February 2008. You can also check either of them out at CES or Macworld, booth #30368 at CES and Booth #911 at Macworld.

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