Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a free 3D Modelling application that enables users to create and share buildings they have created. You can make anything with SketchUp from pencil pots to entire cities. 

More info at: Google

FaceTime for Mac

FaceTime is already a big hit on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G but what about the Mac? Well, now Mac users can get it for their computers. It requires Mac OS X 10.6.4 installed for it to work. You use your email address to make and receive FaceTime calls. The application is still in Beta - it hasn't been officially released yet. You can still download it here though.


More info at: Apple

Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion is yet to be released but it brings great functionality. It includes features such as folders, like on the iPhone, The Mac App store, launchpad and many more. 


Folders acts as they do on the iPhone so you can group applications i.e. Games, Utilities, etc. The Mac App store behaves just like the iOS app store, you can download apps and install them on your Mac. You can also use iTunes cards for purchases. 


Launchpad is just like the home screen on iPhone or iPad - there are pages of apps, folders, etc. You can drag icons around to rearrange them or you can delete them.


Mac OS X Lion will be released in late 2011.


More info at: Apple

There is also an iLife update.  :)

Ubuntu Review

I recently tried out Ubuntu on my PC and Mac and it worked great. It is much easier to use than Windows and doesn't use up valuable processing power and RAM. I haven't found any flaws yet but there is sure to be some. The OS is a free and open source making it affordable for home computing.


More info and download at: Ubuntu


I will update this post with more later on.

Google Instant

Google has updated it's search engine, it now searches as you type and puts suggestions in the box in grey. 


It is called Google Instant and was added today. It is currently only with web search but makes for faster searching as you don't have to click the search button or press enter anymore. 


There is an option to turn off Instant search but it is on by default. It incorporates autocomplete which makes it faster to search. You can still press enter or click search to find something specific. 


They have also added a clear button like on mobile devices. It is not yet available for mobile devices but will be in the future. 

More information is at: Google instant

iOS 4.2

The latest version of Apple's iOS Operating System is coming out in November. It will be for iPad and will bring the Much wanted features of iOS4 to it. (it will also be for iPhone and iPod Touch). The features include: 

- Multitasking

- Folders

- Unified Inbox

- Find text Feature

- Keyboard and Dictionary Enhancements

- Enhanced Enterprise Support

- Accessibility Enhancements

- Game Center

- AirPrint

- AirPlay

The AirPrint feature enables an iOS device to print to a wireless printer or a printer on your wireless network. This has been a much anticipated feature of iOS and it is now here. 

The AirPlay feature allows an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to wirelessly stream their currently playing song/movie/TV Show to play on their Apple TV. It can also stream to the AirPort Express base station with connected speakers. 

Games center has been brought to iPad as well, preparing it for ultimate gaming.