Markzware has released Q2ID for CS6, an InDesign plug-in that converts QuarkXPress to InDesign CS6. Markzware Q2ID v6 for Mac supports Adobe InDesign CS6 on the Mac.

Markzware Q2ID for CS6 for Mac maintains the layout of the Quark document to convert QuarkXPress to InDesign CS6, including appropriately converting paragraphs, tables, graphics and other object property information. It's available immediately at the Q2ID Store online (http://markzware.com/products/q2id/q2id-store/) for US$199.99 and requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher.

Studio Six Digital (http://www.studiosixdigital.com) has announced iTestMic, an iOS test and measurement accessory that transforms an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a test and measurement platform when combined with the AudioTools app.

AudioTools provides SPL meters, speaker polarity, RTA, FFT and other audio system analysis tools. Applications include home theater speaker and subwoofer setup, live audio sound system EQ and monitoring, audio system calibration in house-of-worship, and automotive sound system setup.

iTestMic plugs into the 30-pin dock connector, and communicates to the iOS device using digital audio, avoiding the marginal cell-phone mic and extreme voice filtering that Apple "does not let us bypass, even with the headset jack," says Studio Six Digital President Andrew Smith. With iTestMic, you get flat 20-20kHz +/-3dB response, low self-noise and the ability to...

Synology has launched the US$295 DiskStation DS112+, an all-in-one NAS server that offers high performance with energy-efficient and quiet design for small and medium businesses, according to Peter Chen, product manager of Synology.

It's powered by a 2GHz processor and includes 512MB of memory, boasting read and write speeds up to 107 MB/second and 76 MB/second. In addition, the DS112+ features two USB 3.0 ports.

The DS112+’s distinct chassis design enhances the overall airflow to keep the system running cool while minimizing the noise level to 18.4 dB(A) with its two side ventilation openings and a 60 mm low-rotation rear fan, says Chen. It consumes only 14.6 watts in operation and further reduces to 6.34 watts when hard drive enters hibernation mode, he adds.

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps. You can find 'em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

Appracadabra has announced Theater1.0 for iOS. With the US$3.99 app, children can stage their own magical play and be the star actor. Theater is developed for kids aged two and up and offers different combinations.

Vetasoft Sprl has released Alien Vision 1.0 for iOS. The $0.99 app lets you see in "lien vision."

Shigeki Takeguchi has introduced Full Screen Capture -- MobWeb.Goody for the iPhone. The $0.99 app allows you to capture the entire web page on your mobile phone and save the image in an album or share it.

Paul Dunahoo has unveiled Basket 1.0 -- A Grocery List for iOS. The app -- available in a free, ad-supported version or a $0.99, ad-free version -- provides a grocery list featuring iCloud syncing.

BeiZ has unveiled Lola's Math...

Apple’s repair policies have come under fire in China from the China Consumers' Association, a government funded consumer watchdog group, reports the IDG News Service (http://macte.ch/rYQX2). The group is criticizing Apple for using refurbished parts to fix products.

The Association released an evaluation of Apple’s repair policies, calling certain conditions "unfair," and saying that, in some instances, Apple infringed on consumers’ rights. One of those policies include Apple stating that it would use new or refurbished parts when repairing products.

The China Consumers' Association says this violates laws because consumers would be unaware if Apple used refurbished parts in the repair process, notes the IDG News Service. Under a three month warranty, Apple should always use new parts in its repairs, according to the group.
 

The gang at iFixIt have torn apart the "regular" (as opposed to the Retina display version) of the MacBook Pro that was updated last week. Here's their report:

"While its sibling with the Retina display may have stolen all the press, today's MacBook Pro is nothing to scoff at. It's way more repairable, upgradeable, and hackable than its sleeker, 0.24"-thinner, one pound-lighter sibling. This isn't much of a surprise to anyone, and neither is the very respectable 7/10 repairability score (compared to 1/10 for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display). Internally the machine is pretty much the same as the last year's model.

"Yet one question still bugs us: could Apple make a super-sleek laptop like the MacBook Pro with Retina Display and still preserve the repairability of the machine? The answer -- and we hope you agree -- is yes.

"Comparison highlights between the two machines below. The regular MacBook Pro is always cited first, compared to the MacBook Pro with...

Apple will try to salvage a high-profile lawsuit against Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit today at a hearing in the smartphone patent wars between the two tech companies, reports "Reuters" (http://macte.ch/5l5kn).

Federal Judge Richard Posner in Chicago will hear Apple argue why it should be able to seek an order barring the sale of some Motorola phones. Posner's decision could affect the iPhone maker's ability to negotiate favorable licensing agreements in its legal fights against Motorola and other competitors like Samsung, notes "Reuters."

Earlier this month A federal judge scheduled an injunction hearing in a patent dispute between Apple and Motorola Mobility, after raising the possibility last week that the case might be dismissed as neither side had established a right to relief, according to "Computerworld" (http://macte.ch/dih9S...

The Hague District Court in the Netherlands has ruled in Samsung's favor regarding a 3G patent asserted against Apple, reports "The Verge" (http://macte.ch/pWukK).

"Samsung welcomes the decision of the court in The Hague, which again confirms that Apple makes free use of our technological innovations," Samsung says in a press release. "In accordance with this statement, we will recover adequate damages that Apple and its products have caused."

The Dutch court had already rejected Samsung's earlier attempt to ban Apple's iPhones and iPads based on four patents deemed essential to 3G. However, Samsung's announcement suggests that Apple has been found to violate at least one of Samsung's patents on older iPads and iPhones using baseband chips from companies other than Qualcomm, notes "The Verge."

Apple and Samsung have filed more than 30 lawsuits against each other across four continents. For...

Lomation has introduced OneDock, a companion app for the Mac OS X Dock. Unlike Apple's dock, users aren't limited to just one dock.

With OneDock's interactive, wheel-based design, users can create as many docks, or categories, as they want and populate those docks with practically anything -- not just apps and folders.

With OneDock, users no longer need to be concerned about the limited space of Apple's dock. You an drag items to the dock, including text clippings. You can scroll up or down to spin the dock. With OneDock, you have access to all docks via right-click. It supports external monitors and has the ability to automatically minimize the dock and text.

OneDock is available for US$2.99 until July 15; after this the price will be $5.99. A 30-day demo is available for download (http://www.lomation.com/onedock); OneDock requires Mac OS X 10.6.6 or newer.

M-Edge (http://www.medgestore.com/_ has launched the SuperShell for iPhone 4/4S. It's designed to absorb shock and bounce when dropped. Available at medgestore.com, it costs US$29.99.


The SuperShell is made with"ultra-protective closed-cell foam." Weighing just one ounce, it won't add extra weight to your phone. The squishy foam material wraps around the edges of your iPhone for a secure fit, while the dimpled texture and ridges allow for a better grip, according to the folks at M-Edge.

D-Link is now shipping the SharePort (http://www.dlink.com/shareport/), which offers instant USB sharing capabilities with the free D-Link SharePort Mobile app, enabling users to share videos, music, and photos from an external hard drive or thumb drive to any iPad, iPhone or Android device.

In addition, SharePort provides wireless access wherever an existing network is available and adds instant storage to a mobile device, says Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. Smaller than a standard mouse, it offers instant Wi-Fi coupled with a range of features designed for today’s mobile professional. 

The SharePort Cloud app for both iOS and Android offers access to videos, music, photos, and files on iOS and Android mobile devices. Simply plug SharePort into an outlet, wait for the red light to turn green and insert a thumb drive to join a network or...