Tiger's Core Data Draws Developers: "eWeek: ‘As Apple Computer Inc. rolls out Mac OS X 10.4 by touting over 200 updated features, one new element of the operating system—Core Data—is generating a lot interest among developers. In fact, most Mac users will never notice Core Data’s existence.’"

(Via Ranchero.)

dashLicious: "dashLicious is a Dashboard widget that ‘implements a post to your del.icio.us account on the fabulous web service created by Joshua Schachter. dashLicious is optimised for Safari and NetNewsWire users. When you enter into the dashboard dashLicious will automatically populate the url and description fields from either Safari or NetNewsWire (and will allow you to toggle between the two inputs).’"

(Via Ranchero.)

The Tiger Details List: "

I’m compiling a list of observations and interesting details about Mac OS X 10.4, and I’m looking for submissions from readers.

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(Via Daring Fireball.)

iPod Shuffle alien autopsy: "

Post-industrial designer Daniel Kushner performs an iPod Shuffle alien autopsy, popping the top, bottom, and everything in between off his shiny new iPod Shuffle. Not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach.

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(Via MobileWhack.)

RIP the IBM PC Aug 1981--Dec 2004 Phenomenon or Phoenix: "So IBM has left the PC market, lock, stock, and keyboard, while Apple carries on. Is this an end or the beginning of a new partnership?"

(Via The Northern Spy.)

Revealed: New Power Mac G5, iMac G5, eMac Specs: "Highly reliable sources have confirmed the specifications of Apple's forthcoming revisions to its Power Mac G5, iMac G5 and eMac systems, expected to start shipping within a few days of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger's April 29th release."

(Via Think Secret.)

Feature: Giving OS X a voice: "VoiceOver, a built-in screen reader, highlights the improvements to accessibility features in OS X 10.4.
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(Via MacCentral.)

News: TidBits releases four Tiger-themed eBooks: "TidBits Electronic Publishing, which produces the popular TidBits online newsletter, released a spate of Tiger-related electronic books Friday to coincide with Apple's release of OS X 10.4. All four books, part of TidBits' Take Control ebook series, are available for download immediately."

(Via MacCentral.)

iTunes Mobile 1.0 slated for June, iTunes 4.8 Mac/Win expected soon: "Apple is currently on track to finish up the first version of its iTunes software for mobile phones, dubbed iTunes Mobile 1.0 by June. Meanwhile, iTunes 4.8 is expected for Mac and Windows within the next two weeks."

(Via Think Secret.)

Briefly: Additional Power Mac G5 notes; Tiger GM emerges: "Following up our Thursday report, sources have provided additional details regarding the pending Power Mac G5 update. Also, a copy of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger GM was leaked to ripping groups over the weekend, signaling that copies of the highly anticipated OS upgrade may end up in the hands of thousands of users before its official release."

(Via Think Secret.)

Briefly: New systems, Apple Remote Desktop, iTunes Music Stores due this week: "Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, new Macs, an updated version of Apple Remote Desktop, and five new countries with iTunes Music Stores round out this week's expected Apple announcements."

(Via Think Secret.)

Apple Trademarks 'Jam Box': "MacOSXRumors notes that Apple has recently (April 18th) filed for trademark on 'Jam Box' computer hardware; computer software; computer peripherals, n..."

(Via MacRumors.)

Apple bumps Power Mac line, cuts LCD prices: "Apple Computer today updated its line of Power Mac desktop computers, offering a new top-of-the-line model that sports dual 2.7-GHz G5 processors, a new graphics card from ATI and a new 16x SuperDrive that can burn data to double-layer DVDs."

(Via Computerworld Macintosh News.)

Mac OS X Tiger: All roads lead to Spotlight: "The new search technology built into Mac OS X 10.4 is expected to be one of the major selling points of Apple's new operating system, which goes on sale Friday night."

(Via Computerworld Macintosh News.)

Apple posts Tiger Dashboard Widgets, Automator Actions,...: "Apple posts Tiger Dashboard Widgets, Automator Actions, Spotlight plugins"

(Via AccelerateYourMac News Headlines.)

Apple Computer's Mac OS X 'Tiger' Now on Sale: "http://images.apple.com/pr/products/images/ref_tiger_box.jpg"

(Via ActiveMac.)

Ten Shareware Developers Release Tiger Updates, Tiger-Specific Utilities: "The flood of software updates crested on Friday as ten shareware developers released upgrades that brought Mac OS X v10.4 ‘Tiger’ compatibility to their applications. More will continue to trickle in during the coming weeks as the floodwaters recede, but here’s the round-up of companies that issued updates just as the new OS was hitting store shelves. In addition, a couple published utilities that run only in Tiger."

(Via ActiveMac.)

Apple sets Tiger free on public: "Apple is due to unveil the fourth update to its OS X operating system, dubbed Tiger."

(Via BBC News | TECHNOLOGY.)

Apple sets Tiger free on public: "Apple is due to unveil the fourth update to its OS X operating system, dubbed Tiger."

(Via BBC News | TECHNOLOGY.)

Tiger merits major media approval: "The world's biggest media companies offer Apple Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' debut positive acclaim."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

Apple Store Birmingham first pictures: "An excited crowd is already in position waiting for Apple's second UK store to open up for business."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

Tiger tunes get iMixed up: "Vote for the Tiger themed iMix."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

Apple serves up .Mac 3: "New features and tighter system-level integration to tempt Tiger users to the subscription service."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

Apple's Tiger stalks Windows market: "Unleashing Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger could help Apple win over the masses from Microsoft Windows, according to industry experts."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

Triumph of Tiger - Macworld's exclusive review of Mac OS X 10.4: "So you have your copy of Tiger - and now what? Based on an exclusive hands-on test of the final version, here's a special guide to what you should do, and expect, from the newest version of Apple's operating system."

(Via Macworld UK News.)

970MP - Still Coming?: "ThinkSecret notes that while the most recent PowerMac revision still sports 970FX processors -- Apple/IBM are still anticipating 970MP based machines ..."

(Via MacRumors.com Page 2.)

Apple Relaunches Download Area for Tiger: "Apple also revised their Mac OS X Download area on their website in anticipation of the Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger launch later today.

The redesigned area..."

(Via MacRumors.)

Apple offers treats for Tiger users: "Now that Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger has been released into the wild, many users are looking for things to do with their new operating system..."

(Via MacMinute.)

.Mac awakens from maintenance with Tiger feature infusion: ".Mac members will want to check out .Mac's new look and try out the new features and Tiger tutorials that have been added to Apple's online service.



Information syncing has been given a big boost with the addition of Keychain passwords and Mac OS X Mail preferences (including accounts, rules, signatures and Smart Mailboxes) allowing users to carry information across all the Macs under their command.



Also new to .Mac is Address Book sharing which allows multiple users to access and edit the same address book.



Users with .Mac Mail Aliases will now be able to access them from Tiger's Mail app.



Members only Dashboard widgets are promised in the near future."

(Via MacMerc.)

New Tiger download area: "

Apple has redesigned their Mac OS X Downloads for Tiger with new sections for Dashboard Widgets, Automator Actions, and Spotlight plugins.

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(Via MacMegasite.)

Tiger Notes: "

I've been running the final developer seed of Tiger for several weeks and now that it's released I can talk about it without invoking Apple's wrath. Here are some of my favorite features and a few tips.

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(Via MacMegasite.)

News: Crowds for Tiger release anything but tame: "Mac users descended upon Apple Stores from coast-to-coast Friday to be among the first to get their hands on Tiger. We've got reports from the New York and San Francisco Apple Stores on OS X 10.4's debut."

(Via MacCentral.)

News: TidBits releases four Tiger-themed eBooks: "TidBits Electronic Publishing, which produces the popular TidBits online newsletter, released a spate of Tiger-related electronic books Friday to coincide with Apple's release of OS X 10.4. All four books, part of TidBits' Take Control ebook series, are available for download immediately."

(Via MacCentral.)