In this episode we catch up with all the news from MacBites HQ including our iPhone 4 experiences, we chat to some real live MacBiters and Elaine spends Friday afternoon talking to James the brains behind WoodPad.

BackBites

• Sim Transfer
• EyeTV special Vuvuzela edition
• MacMini & the Missing BluRay
• Steve's Secretary

ChatBites

• iOS 4 update on iPhone 3G
• Thanks to Mark Dalton for the Terminal hack to disable backup
• defaults write com.apple.itunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool YES defaults write com.apple.itunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool NO
• Backup Disabler

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• Tariffs
• Tariff Comparison spreadsheet
• Customer Service
• PAC Codes & Transfers
• PAC Codes & Transfers (PDF Download from Ofcom)
• Our iPhone 4 purchasing experience
• Elaine's video of the queue
• Antenna issue
• Yellow screens
• Camera yellowing
• Proximity Sensor
• Apple deleting the threads from their official forums
• Bumpers
• iMovie
• iWork for iPhone
• Cloud based iTunes
• iTunes hacked
• Changing MobileMe password
• New MobileMe Calendar Beta

iPad iPad iPad

• Vodafone Contract con

Software Review

• Adobe Digital Editions

Hardware Review

• Power Monkey
• James Turner / WoodPad interview

Events

• MacBites Live on 15th July. Elaine is demonstrating Adobe Fireworks CS5 - http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline
• MacBites Live on 29th July. Elaine is demonstrating Google Wave - http://macbites.co.uk/liveonline

In this episode we're playing catchup, talking iPads, including Mike's magically multiplying iPad and getting giddy about iPhone 4 all in the midst of copious software breakages at MBHQ

BackBites

• Many Tricks
• Paddock
• Audible v. O2/Be

ChatBites

• OSX 10.6.4
• Safari 5 tabs issue
• iTunes updates
• Calibre
• Goodreader

iPad iPad iPad

• US launch
• Carpet baggers
• Pre-ordering
• iPads arrive at MacBites HQ
• iPad woes - the dead pixel disaster
• Our initial software must-haves for iPad
• 1Password
• Evernote
• Adobe Ideas (iTunes link)
• OmniGraffle
• OmniGraphSketcher
• Omni Guarantee
• Gowalla
• Eyewitness from Guardian (iTunes link)
• Reeder
• Elaine's (jokey) pick of the week - Vuvuzela 2010
• Accessories
• Case
• Dock
• iPad stands - Elaines blog post
• Woodpad iPad stand
• Bluetooth keyboard

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• Tariff & ordering fiasco
• Case

Feedback and Comments

• HeartyD's PAYG 3 MIFI success

In this episode, new arrivals, furry faces and love is in the air

BackBites

• Aperture 3 Update (Apple KB)
• Aperture 3 Update
• Rucksack licence lookup
• Mifi unlocking
• Flame

ChatBites

• Elaine's new iMac
• Rumour of new displays
• Inserting RAM into an iMac
• iTunes Transfer Fiasco
• iTunes File Sizes
• Unify
• Gifting iTunes apps
• Facial Recognition for pets
• Jobs v. Schmidt (CNBC)
• Jobs v Schmidt
• Adobe CS5
• Adobe CS5 launch site
• Amadeus Pro St Patrick's Day icon
• Why of the Week

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• Apps of an adult nature
• ZitsNPimples
• Snowtape
• Snowtape
• App Store Facebook page
• Screen protectors

iPad iPad iPad

• Diamond encrusted iPad
• Camera Connection Kit
• iBooks
• Kindle for Mac
• iPadMixr
• Shipping

Software Review

• Bumptop Mac
• Bumptop Mac (video)

Mice

• Mickey the MacBites Magic Mouse
• Prosethics for under endowed Magic Mice

Feedback and Comments

• HeartyD - purchased a 3 MiFi unit. Works well where I don't get a 3G signal on iPhone
• Christina - "I think they should have a Barbie with a buzz cut."

In this episode we reveal the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything... as we said it's episode 42!

BackBites

• Pink in a Positive Way
• Aperture 3 - The Update
• Aperture 3 - The Update (MacUpdate)
• Aperture 3 - export to Ember
• Cinder
• Cinder
• muCommander
• Fireworks CS4 Update

ChatBites

• MacHeist NanoBundle 2
• 1Password for serials
• iArchiver
• RuckSack for free via MacBuzzer
• Office 2011
• ManyTricks
• Aviary Goes Free
• Google Buys Picnik
• Mac's Advertising Windows Goodies
• Startup Sound
• Startup Sound (MacUpdate)
• Startup Chime Stopper
• Google Chrome Fonts
• Google Chrome Fonts (MacRumors)
• Google Chrome Fonts (MacRumors)
• Google Chrome Fonts (Apple discussion forum)

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• iPhone Mod - gorgeous titanium alloy back
• iPhone Alternative
• Vanishing WiFi detectors
• Apple's App Purge

iPad iPad iPad

• Battery Replacements

Software Review

• SecondBar
• Menuless

Hardware Review

• Novatel MIFI
• Unlocking a SIM
• The Space Bar
• MacBook Pro TrackPad
• Magic Mouse

Feedback and Comments

• MacJim's fashion tips
• GazMaz
• Apple Store - Manchester Arndale - Hi to Alex and Alex

Events

• The next MacBites live event is on 18th March 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Elaine will be doing a demonstration of OmniGraffle. To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We'll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
• On 25th March 2010 (20:00 GMT) Mike will be doing a demonstration of Office 2010 (especially for all you Sliders). To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We'll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
• To keep up to date with all out events you can subscribe to the MacBites calendar - http://macbites.co.uk/the-macbites-calendar/

In this episode, pink buzzing fingers and thongs for the memory

BackBites

• XMarks
• Pink tech - BBC
• Buy a Barbie
• More pink tech
• Ken and Barbie video - YouTube
• Adobe product activation limits
• Evil and Lazy mug

ChatBites

• Full Disclosure
• Columnist revealed as company's non-existent CTO
• An unfortunate ending
• Windows metrics source lies about identity
• Woolworths and AppleCare
• Aperture3
• ScanSnap S1300 datasheet
• ScanSnap S1300 - Crunchgear review
• Microsoft offers a choice of browsers

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• iMindMap Mobile
• iPad iPad iPad
• Our quest for a Mifi continues

Software Review

• Google Buzz - The Guardian
• Google Buzz - MacWorld

Hardware Review

• Andy's review of the Magic Mouse

Feedback and Comments

• Matias Laptop Armor case
• Phillip's comments about the show, his O2 experience and ReQall
• Steve's iPhone exploits
• Jane73's gift to Mike...or Thongs for the Memory

Events

• The next MacBites live event is on 25th February 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Mike will be demonstrating how to run Windows on a Mac. To attend, go to http://macbites.co.uk/live. We'll be in the chatroom from about 7:30 and the chat continues afterwards.
• On 4th March we'll be chatting again. Same time, same place. Come along for an online social and a MacBites Q&A session.
• To keep up to date with all out events you can subscribe to the MacBites calendar - http://macbites.co.uk/the-macbites-calendar/

In this episode - new tech toys, more new tech toys on the way & we're free

BackBites

• iTunes - 12 Days of Christmas
• PathFinder
• Safari Bookmarks Redux

ChatBites

• Pink Stinks campaign
• Pink Stinks campaign
• AirFoil from Rogue Amoeba
• Boxee
• Keymote for iPhone
• OmniFocus
• mStand

iPhone iPhone iPhone

• Tariff transfer fiasco
• iPhone Cellular Data Settings
• NatWest app
• Dan A's NatWest app review
• Paperboy
• Nude It
• Meyer's video in the snow
• Meyer likes cars

Events

• The next MacBites Live event is on 21st January 2010 (20:00 GMT) when Elaine will be demonstrating Lightroom 3 Beta. To attend the event go to http://www.macbites.co.uk/live. We'll be in the chat room from 7:30 and the chat will continue afterwards.
• On 27th January 2010 at 18:00 GMT we'll be chatting again as Apple make their long awaited "new goodies" announcement. All are welcome. To attend go to http://www.macbites.co.uk/live

In this episode - iTunes harmony at MacBites HQ, Elaine shops *no really* and the wireless upgrade that sadly wasn't painless!

BackBites

• iTunes - Elaine's Library
• iTunes - Numbering in filenames
• iTunes - Home Sharing
• iTunes - 12 Days of Christmas
• PathFinder
• BusyCal

ChatBites

• Tweetie 2 for the iPhone
• Dropbox for synching Safari Bookmarks & History
• Safari's vanishing toolbar
• MX Revolution Mice and Magic Mouse
• New tech toys
• Network setup grief
• iPhone and the Airport Extreme
• Apple Support Article TS1849
• Apple Support Article TS1651
• Apple Support Article TS1398
• Tesco - Shrine of tech?
• Elaine's new chair

Hardware Review

• MiFi from 3

Feedback and Comments

• E-mail from Phil about ReQall and Omnifocus

In this episode - a week of technical woes at MacBites HQ, ToDo lists and Thongs

BackBites

• Screenflow 2.0.1
• Camtasia
• Elaine breaks BusyCal

ChatBites

• Network problems at MacBites HQ
• Acrobat Updater
• Elaine's iPod shuffle / audio book incompatibility
• Safari 4.0.4
• Snow Leopard 10.6.2
• Hack to fix Growl Mail notification (broken with 10.6.2 update)
• 10.6.2 breaks MailTags and Devonthink
• Sky Sports app (iTunes link)
• NatWest App (iTunes link)
• Twitter only Mobile Device
• O2 to Unlock Phones
• Orange to ban streaming services
• MacHeist
• Macgraphoto Design Bundle

Software Review

• Reqall
• Zenbe Lists

Feedback & Comments

• Email from Graham who is trying to tempt Elaine into a Magic Mouse!
• Typo of the Week from Minster68 - Thongs or Things?

In this episode - an undocumented bug in Screenflow and keeping your apps up to date

BackBites

• Saving bug in Screenflow 2
• BusyCal - 2 updates this week
• Adobe Services update

ChatBites

• iTunes 9.0.2
• iPhone syncing problem
• The MacSale Bundle
• iPhone data capping on Orange?

Software Review

• MacUpdate Desktop 5
• AppFresh
• Are your apps ready for Snow Leopard?
• Snow Leopard Wiki

In this episode, watching TV on the iPhone, where did our tweets go and a solution to our sound recording problem from last week

Backbites

• tvcatchup.com
• Running Elgato EyeTV app under 3G
• Tweetie ... the mystery of the missing tweets
• Voice Memos for iPhone
• Synchronising iPhone time with Mac
• iPhone sensitivity

ChatBites

• Uber fast roundup of new Apple kit
• Mighty Mouse issues
• Fireworks crashes in Snow Leopard
• New Get a Mac ads
• Microsoft Store
• Open Office for Kids
• Open Office for Kids Wiki
• BusyCal 1.0.1

Software Review

• iTalk

Feedback and Comments

• Apptrap - recommended by MacJim
• Minster68 drives his landy