The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)http://www.tuaw.comThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tuaw.com/media/feedlogo.gifThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)http://www.tuaw.comen-usCopyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/iWork secret life as ZIP file revealed, includes PDF previewhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/02/iwork-secret-life-as-zip-file-revealed-includes-pdf-preview/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/02/iwork-secret-life-as-zip-file-revealed-includes-pdf-preview/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/02/iwork-secret-life-as-zip-file-revealed-includes-pdf-preview/#commentsFiled under: ,

Former TUAW colleague David Chartier over at Finer Things in Mac has noted something interesting about the innocuous iWork '09 file format. What he found may surprise you.

An iWork '09 file created from Pages, Numbers, or Keynote actually lives a secret life as a ZIP archive. This trick isn't a new one; the most common example of archive trickery by Apple is probably the iPod/iPhone software bundle which uses ZIP as a container format. Previous iWork versions actually created folder-like bundle files by default, which made them tricky to upload to cloud storage or email to collaborators.

In the case of the new iWork files, changing the file extension to .zip and expanding the archive reveals the as-expected XML document and plist files (for the document and its formatting) as well as a little PDF surprise -- a preview version of the file. What this means for you is that you can send an iWork file to a friend or co-worker and regardless of their operating system choice or installed software base, they can "view" your document by unzipping it and opening the PDF.

On Windows, you would simply change the extension to .zip and open with your favorite un-archiving utility. Given the kludgy-ness of this process, it doesn't surprise me that Apple isn't promoting it. However, it would be interesting to see the folks in Cupertino release an iWork viewer for the Windows users in our lives (other than the extant iwork.com sharing service).

[Via Download Squad]

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]]>iworkkeynoteNumberspagespdfzipAron TrimbleMon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 ESTWorking with Keynote buildshttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/09/working-with-keynote-builds/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/09/working-with-keynote-builds/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/09/working-with-keynote-builds/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

In Keynote (and also in PowerPoint), a build refers to the appearance and/or disappearance of elements (such as text, bullets, images, audio and movies) within a given slide.

Working with builds is relatively straightforward. You select the item(s) that you want to create a build for and then choose the order to activate or deactivate each element. These controls are accessible via the Build Inspector pane, which you can get to by clicking on Inspector button or with the Command-Option-i keyboard shortcut. By default, builds are activated by a click with your mouse, or via the spacebar or right-arrow key on your keyboard.

There may be times when you want to add some creativity and more Steve-ness to your builds, and automated builds provide you this functionality.

In this picture, I have three elements that I want to "build in," or have appear, on the screen. I want "Who?" to show up first, "What?" to show up second, and "I don't know" to show up third

Using the Keynote defaults, these elements would show up in the order that I click: "Who?" after the first click, "What?" after the second click, and "I don't know" after the third click.

But let's say I wanted "What?" and "I don't know" to automatically appear in sequence after I click on "Who?" To do this, I just need to change the "Start Build" options of both elements. For the "What?" build, instead of choosing "On Click," I'm going to choose the "Automatically after Build 1." And for the "I don't know" build, I'm going to choose "Automatically after Build 2." Now, "What" and "I don't know" will automatically build in after "Who?" is clicked.

One neat thing about automatic builds is that they can apply to "actions" as well. So if, in this baseball example, we want the elements to move to different bases after a build, we would apply the same "Automatically after..." logic to them.

Got more Keynote tips (or want more)? Let us know in the comments.

Working with Keynote builds originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>actionsautomatic buildsAutomaticBuildsbuildsiworkkeynoteproductivitysteve jobsSteveJobsSang TangFri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:00 ESTiWork.com receives an updatehttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/30/iwork-com-receives-an-update/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/30/iwork-com-receives-an-update/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/30/iwork-com-receives-an-update/#commentsFiled under: , ,

iWork.com, Apple's service for sharing documents from iWork '09 to the Internet, which our own Dave Caolo posted about it's shortcomings just last week, received an update a few days ago along with iWork '09. It added a few new features and improvments to the service, which is still in beta.

They include:

  • Automatic email notification. Now the iWork.com beta lets you stay up to date whenever viewers add new comments or notes to your posted documents. You can choose to be notified immediately, hourly, or daily.

  • Enhanced security. Automatic 128-bit SSL encryption now safeguards communication between you and your viewers via iWork.com. You can also password-protect documents you share on iWork.com-so even if someone has a link to your document, they won't be able to view it without the password you supply.

  • Refined user interface. The redesigned Shared Documents page includes thumbnail previews so you can more easily identify your shared iWork files. You can also organize your shared documents by date, name, size, or comments received. And you can now access all your shared documents by signing in at www.iwork.com.



You should be able to use these new improvements once you've updated to the latest version of iWork '09, if you haven't already done so.

Also, Apple has set up a new iWork.com news page, where you can get updates on iWork and the iWork.com service.

Hopefully, these improvements will further advance the iWork.com service.

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]]>iWorkiWork 09iwork.comIwork09securitysoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdateJoachim BeanWed, 30 Sep 2009 23:45:00 ESTiWork '09 Update 3 is ready and waitinghttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/28/iwork-09-update-3-is-ready-and-waiting/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/28/iwork-09-update-3-is-ready-and-waiting/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/28/iwork-09-update-3-is-ready-and-waiting/#commentsFiled under: ,



Fresh off Software Update, it's iWork 09 Update 3 which addresses a ton of issues in Keynote, Numbers, and Pages as well as the iWork.com beta. It's recommended for all iWork 09 users.

General fixes include:
  • General compatibility issues
  • Updating help
  • Adding a link to online resources in the help menu
  • Improving image handling when reducing size with Instant Alpha applied
  • Improving file size management when inserting movies.

The full list of improvements to Keynote, Pages and Numbers, and the iWork.com beta can be found in Apple Support article HT3681

Thanks to all who sent this in.

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]]>iwork 09Iwork09keynotepagesDavid WinogradMon, 28 Sep 2009 17:30:00 ESTHow to create Keynote themeshttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/25/how-to-create-keynote-themes/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/25/how-to-create-keynote-themes/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/25/how-to-create-keynote-themes/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Out of the box, Apple's Keynote is a gem. The app is intuitive and, like many Apple products, strikes a nice and delicate balance between ease-of-use for novice users and functionality for more advanced power users. While Keynote offers a nice set of built-in themes, there may be times when you want a more customized look -- be it a different resolution, font, background or element or graphic.

To begin, choose an existing theme. Here, I'm choosing to use the default "White" Keynote theme. Then, you'll want to modify the master slides, which is accessible by pulling down the divider adjacent to the "Slides" viewer, or by clicking "View" and selecting "Show Master Slides."

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]]>customizeiworkkeynotepowerpointpresentationthemeSang TangFri, 25 Sep 2009 16:30:00 ESTWhat's happening with iWork.com?http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/whats-happening-with-iwork-com/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/whats-happening-with-iwork-com/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/whats-happening-with-iwork-com/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Last January, Apple released iWork.com at Macworld Expo. For the unfamiliar, it's a collaborative site that allows a team to share and review any iWork document. I've used it with Keynote and found it quite handy. Invited participants can comment on a document, download it in multiple formats and upload revisions. There's even some integration with Google Docs.

It was almost a year ago that Apple released the beta of iWork.com, and little has been mentioned since. It definitely needs work. It's slow with large documents which is a turn off for many users. Still, I think it has potential and hope it doesn't go the way of AppleWorks. Perhaps that new data center they're building in North Carolina (schedule to open sometime in 2010) will throw a little horsepower to this project.

Have you used iWork.com or is there another neglected Apple app that needs some attention? Sound off below.

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]]>internet toolsInternetToolsiworkiwork.comkeynoteDave CaoloWed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 ESTAsk TUAW: Target disk mode, energy saver prefs, iTunes sharing and morehttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/ask-tuaw-target-disk-mode-energy-saver-prefs-itunes-sharing-a/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/ask-tuaw-target-disk-mode-energy-saver-prefs-itunes-sharing-a/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/23/ask-tuaw-target-disk-mode-energy-saver-prefs-itunes-sharing-a/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Welcome back to Ask TUAW, our weekly Mac troubleshooting Q&A column. This week we've got questions about target disk mode, energy saver prefs, Safari file issues, iTunes album artwork, iTunes sharing and more.

As always, your suggestions and questions are welcome. Questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of Mac OS X (we'll assume you're running Leopard on an Intel Mac if you don't specify). And now, on to the questions.

computergeeksjw asks:

I have an old iMac Blue G3. The fliesystem failed, but I can't reformat because there is a disc in the slot-loading drive. I tried the tricks I know like Open Firmware (gives me a weird error) and holding in the mouse button (I hear the drive spin up but nothing else happens). I have a newer G4 Quicksilver. Will it be able to boot up into Target Disk Mode even though the filesystem is damaged? (Then I can try to repair with Disk Utility or reinstall from there) or will it fail like a normal boot does?

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]]>automatoritunessafaritarget disk modeTargetDiskModeChris UllrichWed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 ESTUsing iWork as an image editorhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/19/using-iwork-as-an-image-editor/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/19/using-iwork-as-an-image-editor/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/19/using-iwork-as-an-image-editor/#commentsFiled under: , ,

I recently noted the image-editing functionality of Preview.app, which can act as a "good enough" image editor for many that don't have access to Photoshop. While it's difficult to argue with the free price tag, Preview is not without its limitations. Fortunately, many of these limitations are unlocked if you happen to own Apple's iWork suite, which in its own right can serve as an image editor for the budget-minded.Read on to see how to use iWork in this unconventional way.

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]]>costimage editingImageEditingiworkkeynotenumberspagesphotoshoppixelmatorpreviewSang TangSat, 19 Sep 2009 13:30:00 ESTFree iPhone Keynote and PowerPoint templates help get you from thought to finishhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/free-iphone-keynote-and-powerpoint-templates-help-get-you-from-t/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/free-iphone-keynote-and-powerpoint-templates-help-get-you-from-t/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/free-iphone-keynote-and-powerpoint-templates-help-get-you-from-t/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Mockapp.com has created both Keynote and PowerPoint templates of iPhone UI elements, and has made them available as free downloads. Say you had a dream in the middle of the night about the most awesome iPhone app that, to your surprise, no one has thought of yet. Instead of waking up in a deep sweat and scribbling said ideas on paper, you could dream them up on Keynote.

After mapping out your concept on Keynote, you could then pitch it to others in a Keynote presentation. The Keynote and PowerPoint templates include alerts, the iPhone keyboard, arrow icons, buttons, as well as a host of other UI elements.

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]]>downloadiphonekeynotepowerpointtemplatesuiSang TangWed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:00 ESTiApp updates ready for downloadhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/03/26/iapp-updates-ready-for-download/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/03/26/iapp-updates-ready-for-download/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/03/26/iapp-updates-ready-for-download/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Earlier today, Apple released updates for iWork '09, iWeb, iMovie, iPhoto and iLife Support. As usual, the cryptic descriptions of each disclose very little about their contents. Along with the usual "...overall application stability improvements," the iWeb update fixes FTP issues (what those are we don't know) and iPhoto fixes issues with Faces, Places, photo sharing, and slideshows.

You can grab them now via Software Update. They range in size from 1.4MB (iLife Support) to 88.8MB (iPhoto Update). A restart will be required. As usual, let us know if anything goes wonky after installation.

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

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]]>ilifeimovieiphotoiwebiworkDave CaoloThu, 26 Mar 2009 17:45:00 ESTSpiffy animated charts with Keynotehttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/11/spiffy-animated-charts-with-keynote/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/11/spiffy-animated-charts-with-keynote/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/11/spiffy-animated-charts-with-keynote/#commentsFiled under: ,

Ivan at the great Creative Bits has posted a nice tutorial on creating animated charts in Keynote. It's a simple process really, making use of the build feature of the Inspector. You've got to love Keynote. Even a person who dislikes slide shows (like me) can enjoy putting one together.

If you're after more powerful chart and graph options in Keynote, check out Chart Gallery. For even more Keynote fun, you can't miss Keynote User or our own first look at Keynote '09.

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]]>iworkkeynotekeynote 09Keynote09tipsDave CaoloWed, 11 Feb 2009 15:30:00 ESTApple offers up iWork update, fixes issueshttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/02/apple-offers-up-iwork-update-fixes-issues/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/02/apple-offers-up-iwork-update-fixes-issues/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/02/02/apple-offers-up-iwork-update-fixes-issues/#commentsFiled under: ,

Tonight, Apple sent out an update for the previous generation of iWork ('08). You can find all of the details on the Apple Support Downloads site, or below.

Keynote update 4.0.4 (Link)
This update addresses compatibility issues with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2008 as well as general compatibility issues.

Pages update 3.0.3 (Link)
This update addresses general compatibility issues.

Numbers update 1.0.3 (Link)
This update addresses general compatibility issues.

You can download these updates by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) or by getting the individual package installers from the Apple Support Downloads website.

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]]>iworkiWork 08Iwork08Keynote 4.0.4Keynote4.0.4Numbers 1.0.3Numbers1.0.3Pages 3.0.3Pages3.0.3Software UpdateSoftwareUpdateCory BohonMon, 02 Feb 2009 23:15:00 ESTBitTorrent copies of iWork '09 may contain nasty Trojanhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/22/bittorrent-copies-of-iwork-09-may-contain-nasty-trojan/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/22/bittorrent-copies-of-iwork-09-may-contain-nasty-trojan/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/22/bittorrent-copies-of-iwork-09-may-contain-nasty-trojan/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Intego has released a security alert for a Trojan horse circulating in copies of iWork '09 downloaded from BitTorrent trackers and direct download (read: not official, but warez-esque) sites. The Trojan, known as OSX.Trojan.iServices.A is actually pretty clever: it exists as a package within the actual iWork '09 installer (meaning you can't see it unless you view every package in the installer bundle). Then when the installation begins and asks for your administrator password (which is what a non-infected version of iWork '09 would do), the Trojan package will install itself as a startup item in the /System/Library/StartupItems folder, where it has root permissions.

Once this service is on your system (and it is called something that sounds innocuous: iWorkSerices), it will connect to a remote server online, making your computer a target for other malicious downloads and remote operations.

It is important to note that the iWork '09 files on these downloads are not affected in any way, they are merely a catalyst to get this Trojan on your system.

Intego has updated their virus definitions for its VirusBarrier programs. We recommend not downloading software from untrustworthy or unofficial sources. And you know, paying for a legitimate iWork license.

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]]>iwork 09Iwork09securitytrojansvirusesChristina WarrenThu, 22 Jan 2009 10:15:00 ESTNo more serial numbers in iWork retail boxeshttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/21/no-more-serial-numbers-in-iwork-retail-boxes/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/21/no-more-serial-numbers-in-iwork-retail-boxes/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/21/no-more-serial-numbers-in-iwork-retail-boxes/#commentsFiled under: ,

Customers who buy iWork '09 retail boxes may be surprised by what they don't find inside. Namely, a registration code. Apple has stopped shipping iWork with a registration code starting with version '09. "Install iWork '09 from the enclosed disc and you're ready to go," says Apple.

Of course, those using the downloaded trial version will have to enter a serial number if they want to activate their trial version. While iWork has traditionally required users to enter a registration code, iLife has not. Some have implied that this is a tacit invitation to piracy -- install our software on random machines, get hooked then pay for an upgrade, but we're unconvinced. Also, we have no indication (as of this writing, at least) that the iWork apps don't phone home to verify that they're validly installed.

[Via Ars]

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]]>iworkiwork 09Iwork09keynotenumberspagespirateregistrationDave CaoloWed, 21 Jan 2009 10:30:00 ESTBuy Leopard, iWork '09, iLife '09 via the Mac Box Sethttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/buy-leopard-iwork-09-ilife-09-via-the-mac-box-set/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/buy-leopard-iwork-09-ilife-09-via-the-mac-box-set/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/buy-leopard-iwork-09-ilife-09-via-the-mac-box-set/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

As mentioned in this morning's keynote, the Mac Box Set lets you purchase Mac OS 10.5.6, iLife '09 and iWork '09 in one tidy package for $169US. Additionally, shoppers can install the Mac Box Set Family Pack on up to five Mac computers in in the same household for $229US. Call us crazy, but we don't remember seeing such a bundle from Apple before.

Before you pull out your credit card, know that this won't ship until iLife '09 ships, which Phil identified as "Late January." However, TUAW reader Lou purchased iLife '09 online today, and his receipt listed "February '09" as the ship date. So, we'll see.

If you happen to visit a store near a store in a major city today, have a look around or ask an employee if January is likely for this product. Let us know what you find. Thanks!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]>ilifeiworkmac box setMacBoxSetmacworldmacworld09retailDave CaoloTue, 06 Jan 2009 15:45:00 ESTAs expected, Apple releases iWork '09 at Macworld Expohttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/as-expected-apple-releases-iwork-09-at-macworld-expo/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/as-expected-apple-releases-iwork-09-at-macworld-expo/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/as-expected-apple-releases-iwork-09-at-macworld-expo/#commentsFiled under: ,


During today's Macworld Keynote Phil Schiller announced the immediate release of iWork '09. We previously reported this was fairly likely given the slip-up over at Apple.com. The updated version of iWork is definitely more evolutionary than revolutionary.

Keynote
The first new feature of Keynote are the "Magic Move" transitions. Essentially, you set up your slides and Keynote automatically animates your objects and moves them from slide-to-slide. Additional text and object transitions have been added as well. For example, the text from one slide can morph into the text on the following slide.

The Theme Chooser has been updated as well. It now allows you to easily and quickly view and apply a theme as well. The Theme Chooser also makes it easy to quickly apply a particular slide size. The 3D charts and graphs have been updated as well to include additional textures and new animations.

The killer new feature in Keynote is the introduction of the Keynote Remote application for the iPhone or iPod touch. Using Wi-Fi you can view your slide as well as notes on the slide wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. If you rotate your device into a landscape orientation you can view the current slide as well as the next slide. In true touchscreen form you can swipe your finger across the screen to advance to the next slide.

Click the read link for more information about iWork '09.

For full Macworld Expo coverage, bookmark the TUAW Macworld Expo 2009 landing page. If you missed our liveblog coverage, you can review it here.

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]]>iworkiwork 09iwork.comIwork09keynotemacworld 2009macworld expomacworld09Macworld2009MacworldExponumberspagesAron TrimbleTue, 06 Jan 2009 15:15:00 ESTThe cat's out of the bag for iWork '09http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/the-cats-out-of-the-bag-for-iwork-09/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/the-cats-out-of-the-bag-for-iwork-09/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/06/the-cats-out-of-the-bag-for-iwork-09/#commentsFiled under: ,

Take a stroll on over to Apple's downloads page and peek at the 5th entry under Top Downloads. What you will find is an entry for iWork '09 -- which has yet to be announced.

We currently don't have any information available as to what changes would be present if iWork or iLife were updated. However, you can bet that if the Philnote features any dazzling effects not previously seen, they are likely a part of the updated suite.

Given that Apple is so secretive this seems like quite the slip up. While not featured in our rumor roundup, we would not be at all surprised for an update to both the iWork and iLife suites to be announced. If you have any hot features you'd love to see in an updated iWork or iLife suite throw them down in the comments.

Thanks Nick for sending this in!

The cat's out of the bag for iWork '09 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>iwork 09Iwork09macworldmacworld 2009macworld expomacworld09Macworld2009MacworldExpophil schillerPhilSchillerAron TrimbleTue, 06 Jan 2009 10:30:00 ESTApple to take iWork '09 online?http://www.tuaw.com/2008/12/31/apple-to-take-iwork-09-online/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/12/31/apple-to-take-iwork-09-online/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/12/31/apple-to-take-iwork-09-online/#commentsFiled under: ,

imageWith just under a week left before Macworld 2009, the rumor mill is turning out many rumors. One new rumor, proposed by 9to5 Mac, suggests that Apple may be taking their iWork suite of software online. iWork is Apple's answer to an office suite, and combines a word processor (Pages), presentation software (Keynote), and spreadsheet app (Numbers).

Just as Apple took mail, calendars, and contacts online with MobileMe, 9to5 believes they might do the same with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Apple definitely wouldn't be the first company to take office applications into the "cloud," but they might be the first to make web apps that tie into MobileMe.

Google Docs (formerly Writely), Zoho Office, and Microsoft are just a few of the companies currently offering web-based solutions for office products.

[via MacRumors]

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Apple to take iWork '09 online? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>cloud computingCloudComputingiWorkiWork 09Iwork09onlinerumorsCory BohonWed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:00 ESTiLife and iWork '09 announcements on 10/14?http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/13/ilife-and-iwork-09-announcements-on-10-14/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/13/ilife-and-iwork-09-announcements-on-10-14/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/10/13/ilife-and-iwork-09-announcements-on-10-14/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

iLife and iWorkA TUAW tipster pointed us to a unsubstantiated, but intriguing post on Mac Soda noting that iLife and iWork '09 could be announced at the October 14th notebook event.

The current versions of iLife and iWork were announced on August 7, 2007 at the same event where the aluminum iMacs debuted, and previous iLife/iWork introductions have also been touted as "one more thing" at hardware-oriented product announcements.

The post doesn't provide any details of enhancements for the applications. In terms of speculating about what could change, iMovie could use some major enhancements to usability after last year's complete rewrite, and iWeb could benefit from better capabilities for publishing to non-MobileMe servers and iPhone-specific templates. The Numbers spreadsheet package could use a lot of new functionality, including macros, while Pages needs new templates.

TUAW readers -- what would you like to see in an iLife or iWork update? Leave a comment.

Thanks to Johannes for the link

iLife and iWork '09 announcements on 10/14? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>ilifeiworkrumorSteven SandeMon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:00 ESTFreeware Find: Karelia iMedia Browser 1.1.1http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/13/freeware-find-karelia-imedia-browser-1-1-1/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/13/freeware-find-karelia-imedia-browser-1-1-1/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/13/freeware-find-karelia-imedia-browser-1-1-1/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

It's easy to get spoiled using Apple's Media Browser, that little tool that pops up in many of the iLife and iWork applications and provides access to photos, music, graphics, and movies. But what about those cases where you want to use Media Browser and the application you're in doesn't support it?

Karelia Software, makers of the popular website creation tool Sandvox, has just shipped an update to iMedia Browser. iMedia Browser 1.1.1 works with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard). It provides all of the functionality of Media Browser, but for just about any application on your Mac. This update adds international support and new media sources.

iMedia Browser now supports the following media (information from Karelia's website):
  • Browse Photos: iPhoto / Aperture / Lightroom library, Pictures folder, and other predefined folders.
  • Browse Music: iTunes library, GarageBand songs, Music folder, etc.
  • Browse Movies: iTunes and iPhoto libraries, Movies folder, etc.
  • Browse Links: Bookmarks from Safari, Camino, OmniWeb, etc.
  • Drag and drop any folder into the source list to add to your library.
As the really old song says, "the best things in life are free", and iMedia Browser is no exception. Download it and start enjoying your media in almost every application you use.

Freeware Find: Karelia iMedia Browser 1.1.1 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>freewareilife 08Ilife08iwork 08Iwork08mediaSteven SandeWed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EST