Given all the great consumer-facing open source software available, I figured I'd try to evaluate and write reviews on those I use most often. Open source long ago stopped being about developers for other developers. Here's proof.

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From games to instant-messaging and business-oriented applications, Apple demonstrated practical uses of its software development kit. Pull up a chair, relax, and watch our videos from the event.

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Microsoft released the latest version of its instant-messaging program for the Mac, though it still continues to trail its Windows counterpart when it comes to features.

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CommSec, CommBank's securities trading arm, claims it has launched the first iPhone application in Australia.

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Growl for Mac notifies you when friends come online, files finish downloading and several other tasks, without you ever having to leave the program.

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MySpace is today expected to launch MySpace Music, the service formed by the world's second largest social network and all four of the largest recording companies.

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Yahoo on Wednesday released a preview version of a free new iPhone application called oneConnect that can centralise communications and social-networking activity.

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JAlbum helps you make snazzy photo albums from pre-made templates, giving you a professional-looking album in just a few clicks.

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Apple has unveiled Logic Studio, a suite of tools that for musicians with which to "create, produce and perform in the studio and on the stage." Priced at AU$649, the package includes Logic Pro 8, a significant upgrade that includes a new interface and introduces MainStage, a new live performance application. Also included is Soundtrack Pro 2, Apple's audio post production software; Studio Instruments, made up of 40 instruments; Studio Effects, with 80 effect plug-ins; a Studio Sound Library; and other production utilities.

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If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

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