Apps, operating systems, and the software tools I use across my computers, phone, and home setup.
Adobe InDesign CS6 is included in all CS6 suites except Production Premium, and has been available in Singapore since late April 2012. Excluding taxes, an InDesign CS6 upgrade costs S$190, the full version S$1,057, while the CS6 Master Collection S$3,924.
Windows 8 has reached RTM status and will be available on Friday, 26th October 2012, with a final build number of 9200. Buy a Windows 7 PC from today and you can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for S$17.99.
Apple released OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) to the Mac App Store yesterday, 25th July 2012, priced at S$25.98. New features include better iCloud integration, the Reminders, Notes, and Messages apps, Notification Center, Power Nap, Dictation, and expanded sharing.
Adobe Illustrator CS6 is included in all CS6 suites and has been available in Singapore since late April 2012. Excluding taxes, an Illustrator CS6 upgrade costs S$378 and the full version S$906, while the CS6 Master Collection runs S$3,924.
Adobe Photoshop CS6 is included in all CS6 suites and has been available in Singapore since late April 2012. Excluding taxes, a Photoshop CS6 upgrade costs S$302 and the full version S$1,057, while the CS6 Master Collection runs S$3,924.
Google Chrome has finally arrived on iOS as a universal app. I've tried it on both my iPhone 4S and iPad 2, and it works beautifully, replacing Safari on my devices. Sync of bookmarks, history, tabs, and preferences works perfectly.
Google launched several products at this morning's Google I/O 2012, including the Nexus 7 at US$199, the Nexus Q at US$299, and the Triad Bookshelf Speakers at US$399. It also announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the update to Android 4.0.
The day has finally come, Apple has launched the iTunes Store in Singapore, alongside Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and several other countries. iTunes Match is available at S$31.98 a year. It's live on my Mac, though not yet on iPhone.
Finally, prices in both the iOS App Store and Mac App Store in Singapore now display in Singapore Dollars rather than US Dollars. That means app prices won't fluctuate with the poor exchange rates banks apply.
Earlier this morning, Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8 at the Windows Phone Developer Summit. Existing Windows Phone 7.5 Mango users won't be able to upgrade, due to hardware differences. Instead, they'll receive a minor Windows Phone 7.8 update.
Did you know that students, educators, and Ministry of Education staff in Singapore can buy genuine Microsoft and Adobe products at a discount from mine.com.sg? That includes Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 and Adobe CS6 Design and Web Premium.
The Windows 8 Release Preview is out, the final pre-release before launch. It includes Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10, new apps for Hotmail, SkyDrive, and Messenger, and hundreds of new and updated apps in the Windows Store.
I've used Panic's Coda 1 for nearly 30 months since starting at mig33, and waited ages for Coda 2, which today arrives. It launches on 24th May 2012, and for the first 24 hours it's 50% off at US$49.
SingTel has launched its own cloud syncing and storage service, SingTel Store & Share, essentially its take on Google Drive, SkyDrive, or Dropbox. For now it supports PC, iOS, and Android, but not Mac yet. SingNet fibre customers get 10GB.
I was invited to a blogger event for the launch of ESET Endpoint Solutions at Screening Room. It's essentially a rebrand of ESET NOD32 Business Edition. Long focused on consumers, ESET is now moving into enterprise.
Google Drive is finally here after years of waiting, just in time to join the cloud storage rush, with Microsoft's new SkyDrive landing two days ago. Dropbox now faces competition. I've been a paying Dropbox Pro user for two years.
I attended the Adobe Creative Suite 6 launch at The Luxe Art Museum. Adobe has streamlined to just four suites, down from five in CS5 and six in CS4, spanning 14 products. My favourite feature is the Mercury Engine.
The Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview is out. Since the Developer Preview last September, which focused on the programming platform, Windows 8 has advanced on every front, from completing the touch, keyboard, and mouse experience to refining development and design.
Ubuntu for Android looks intriguing, and I expect more details and a live demo at Mobile World Congress 2012 next week. From the official site, it lets you dual-boot Ubuntu into Android 2.3 Gingerbread and above.
Google Chrome for Android, in beta, is now available in the Android Market. The catch is that it requires a phone or tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Engadget has a hands-on if you'd like a closer look.
Firefox 8.0 has been released, just a month and a half after Firefox 7.0 on 28th September 2011. New in this version: add-ons installed by third-party programs are now disabled by default, and a one-time selection dialog manages them.
Google announced the Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich yesterday in Hong Kong. Made by Samsung, the Galaxy Nexus will arrive in November 2011, running a 1.2GHz dual-core OMAP 4460 processor with a 4.65-inch 1280x720 display.