Human Software (http://www.humansoftware.com/) has updated HSC Edit for Aperture (Apple's software for pro photographers) to version 2.0. HSC Edit is an edit plug-in to Apple Aperture that offers more than 4,000 effects to apply on one or a set of images.

Version 2.0 offers new depth of field, brush retouching, grid distortion, lens distortion features and more. It also has a revamped interface.

HSC Edit 2.0 is available for download at US$89.95 per module, $39.95 for the Multi-Curves module and $59.95 for the image enhancer -- or $299.95 as a bundle.

Mac OS X, Safari and iPhone market share for Internet usage rose from April to May, according to the latest market share survey NetMarketShare (http://www.netmarketshare.com).

According to the report, among operating systems, Mac OS X had 5.27% of the global market share in May, compared to 5.32% in April (that's global market share; in the US it's almost 10 %). Windows remains dominant with 91.28% as of April. That's down from 91.46% in March. Apple's highest percentage previously was 5.27% in October 2009.

When it comes to browsers, Safari had 4.77% in May compared to 4.72% in April, while Internet Explorer had 59.95% Firefox had 24.59% and Chrome had 7.05%. That compares to, respectively, April percentages of 60.65, 24.52 and 6.73%, for the browsers.

The iPhone's market share also rose, according to Net Applications. The Apple device had 0.61% of the global market share in May...

Companies can now integrate the iPhone and iPad into their IT infrastructure with equinux's new TARMAC, a provisioning tool tailored specifically for the Apple platform. With TARMAC (http://www.equinux.com/us/products/tarmac/demo.html) medium to large enterprises can securely set up and manage their iPhones and iPads  over-the-air, says equinux CEO till Schadde.

Businesses can use TARMAC to remotely set up their iPhones and iPads without needing to manually connect them to a machine. TARMAC Server operates within a company's network and using an existing directory service to automatically create personalized user profiles.

TARMAC is installed as middleware on a company's network, and supports directory services in Active Directory, Open Directory, Open LDAP and MySQL databases. The configuration settings available in TARMAC guarantee safety in...

Google is phasing out the internal use of Windows because of security concerns, reports the "Financial Times" (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/d2f3f04e-6ccf-11df-91c8-00144feab49a.html), attributing the info to "several Google employees."

The directive to move to other operating systems "began in earnest" in January, after Google’s Chinese operations were hacked, and could effectively end the use of Windows at Google, which employs more than 10,000 workers internationally, the article adds. New employees are now given the option of using Macs or PCs running Linux.

Adobe has unveiled a new digital viewer technology that enables print publishers to offer digital versions of their magazines.

This new publishing software was developed with input from Condé Nast’s "WIRED" magazine, a publication that recently debuted a digital edition for the iPad, utilizing the new digital viewer technology. WIRED’s June issue Reader application, now available through the Apple App Store for US$4.99, is built using Adobe’s digital viewer software.

"Adobe’s work with WIRED has resulted in a digital magazine format that creates an immersive experience, allowing a publication’s unique content, look and feel and advertising to stand out in the digital realm," says David Burkett, vice president and general manager, Creative Solutions at Adobe. "We aim to make our digital viewer software available to all publishers soon and plan to deliver versions that work across multiple hardware platforms. It’s safe to say that if you are already working in InDesign...

iHome (http://www.ihomeaudio.com/) has introduced the USS$99 iP39 Dual Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for the iPhone and iPod.

With stainless steel finishes, dual cooking timers, retractable docking station and an easy-to-clean control panel and magnetic remote control, the iP39 is designed to blend seamlessly into kitchens everywhere, while providing added functionality to the most trafficked room in the home, says Evan Stein, vice president of Marketing, iHome. The iP39 Dual Kitchen Timer and Alarm Clock Radio Speaker System for iPhone/iPod features two independent cooking timers that allow users to set and track cooking times as well as a full-featured alarm.

The built-inretractable docking station allows owners to charge their iPhone or iPod, listen to their music, and have their alarm trigger their iPod music library, FM radio or buzzer. The iP39 is also suitable for...

Trailrunner (http://www.trailrunnerx.com/), a Mac OS X solution for folks doing long distance sports, has been updated to version 3.1. You can now send Trails to the iPhone and iPad versions of the app.

With TrailRunner you can plan workout routes on a geographical map, export the route directions as small NanoMaps onto an iPod and import workout data from the Nike + iPod sports kit back into the workout diary. Other features are an exercise plan, .Mac weblog publishing, a GPS, GPX and KML import/export, an integrated map and elevation data download from global mapping services like USGS topo maps.

TrailRunner is donationware. You can download the software, and, if you like it, make a donation to the developer.

RapidweaverTemplates (http:/www.RapidWeaverTemplates.com) has added new Rapidweaver themes to be used with Realmac Software's web site building application. They are: YellowPages, Summertime, Sunset, Nature and Sunny.

The new collection complement the existing Rapidweaver themes. Each theme incorporates a number of different graphic elements that can be removed, moved and changed in size, opacity or color.

RapidWeaver themes require Mac OS X with RapidWeaver 4.0 installed. Each RapidWeaver theme is available for US$12.99. The complete set of 18 RapidWeaver Themes may be purchased for $49.95. Samples and more information about RapidWeaver Themes are available immediately from RapidWeaverTemplates.

Mark/Space (http://www.markspace.com) has updated their all-in-one Android PIM and media synchronization software, The Missing Synv for Android. Version 1.4 brings phone-to-desktop calendar synchronization to Android phones. You can now synchronize Microsoft Outlook or Apple iCal calendars wirelessly over a Wi-Fi network or via Bluetooth.



The Missing Sync for Android software is available for Windows PC and Mac computers and supports phones running Android OS, such as the Google Nexus One, Verizon Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Incredible.



The calendar app included on Android-powered phones syncs with Google Calendar. To sync with a Mac or Windows PC, Mark/Space had to develop their own Android calendar app. Fliq Calendar is their full-featured calendaring app designed especially to synchronize with calendars from Outlook and iCal. Fliq Calendar works with The Missing Sync to keep calendar...

Apple says iPad sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. The iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and additional countries later this year.

"Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to be loving it as much as we do," says Apple CEO Steve Jobs. "We appreciate their patience, and are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone."

He adds that developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its multi-touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone or iPod touch.

The Dept. of Justice's probe into Apple is expanding to include how the iPhone and iPad maker does business with media outfits in areas beyond music, according to "The New York Post" (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/apple_probe_grows_eC2Xojek2kBNijBO...), quoting "several," anonymous sources.

According to these sources, the Justice Dept. has contacted a handful of the country's biggest media and technology companies to get their views on Apple, "which, after years of casting itself as the tiny outsider, has become an 800-pound gorilla calling the shots in several arenas," the article adds.

Hollywood industry source purportedly said: "You can't dictate terms to the industry. The Adobe thing is just inviting the wrath of everybody." With the iPad, Apple has been criticized by many for...

Microsoft and Apple are in long-term talks about adding the Bing search service as a prominent option on the iPhone and not as a replacement of Google as has been rumored, according to"All Things D" (http://kara.allthingsd.com/20100528/microsoft-talking-to-apple-about-bei...).

Currently, Google is the default search on the popular mobile device, although you can switch the search option to Yahoo, if you wish. Microsoft wants to be added to the search options, "but has wanted to do so in a way that makes the choice more visible," according to "All Things D." In addition, Microsoft wants to make its Bing mapping more integrated with the iPhone, the article adds.