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Breaking: Reports of 1.1.1-to-1.0.2 iPhone downgrades trickling in
Filed under: Hacks, Software Update, iPhoneRemember that bit where I said upgrading from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2 was a one-way trip? Looks like I spoke prematurely. Tonight, reports are trickling in about successful 1.1.1-to-1.0.2 iPhone firmware downgrades using this method described at the "iPhone Devteam" wiki, which relies on a combination of firmware-fu and the INDependence software. TUAW reader skwasha tipped us off to an ongoing conversation at the hackint0sh forums that got the ball rolling on this.I have not yet been able to confirm this downgrade so let us know in the comments if the method worked for you or not.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Mac 101: Typing accents, remember the option key
Filed under: Mac 101Apple has a nice tip up this week on typing letters with non-English accent marks. As they point out you can use the Character Palette, but there's a much easier way that many of us often don't remember to use via the option key. To type an accent you just need to hit an option key combo then the letter that you want to take the accent. So for example, to type an umlaut hit option+u then the u to get ü. To type an acute it's option+e then e to get é; for a grave it's option+` then a to get à. The Apple tip lists all of these handy key combos plus a bunch more. If you often find yourself typing accented characters you'll end up saving a lot of time by memorizing these combos. And even if you don't remember them exactly, you can probably figure out the one you need if you just experiment with the option key.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Mailplane pricing announced
Filed under: Software, Beta BeatWe've discussed the excellent stand-alone Gmail client Mailplane several times. While there remain a few holes here and there, I consider it a must-have application for anybody who needs to manage multiple Gmail accounts. After about half a year in beta, the developer Ruben Bakker has declared the latest Mailplane beta as ready for Leopard. In addition, he has announced that it will soon be released for sale at a price of $24.95. There will also be a "family option" for an additional $8 that allows users to install it on up to 5 machines in a single household.Mailplane remains in beta "for a short while," and you can still request a beta invitation.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

TUAW Best of the Week
Filed under: Features, TUAW Business, Weekend ReviewWelcome to this week's installment of TUAW best of the week, where we gather up our favorite posts of the week for your easy clicking enjoyment.Radiohead ditches iTunes to keep album completeIn the age of iTunes, does an "album" really mean anything anymore?OpenOffice coming to the Mac nativelyGood news for Mac users.Use your iPod touch as second-rate $400 USB stickStore and recover files on your iPod touch and iPhone.Zune on Woot for $20 less, Woot offers rebate (and parody)The Woot description made us laugh.Leopard to exclude 800MHz systemsOlder systems need not apply.Prepaid Data Packages and the iPhoneIf you haven't upgraded to 1.1.1 and are interested in bargain basement phone service, this post is for you.Apple: "iPhone SIM unlockers will end up with iBricks"And the death star grew nearer to Alderaan.iPod Touch: State of the Jailbreak as of 09/24/2007How to make friends, influence people, and earn a pre-emptive C&D...

Gateway finally catches Mac 20th anniversary edition
Filed under: Humor, iMac, Apple HistoryThe gadget web has been dutifully reporting the release of a new all-in-one computer from Gateway called the One (above right). Almost inevitably it has been repeatedly compared to the iMac. However, looking at the thing I can't help but observe that it doesn't look so much like an iMac as another Mac of fond memory: the 20th Anniversary Mac (above left). As a Mac guy I just can't help myself: good job Gateway, welcome to 1997![via MacNN]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments