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Apple Now Accepting iPad Apps, Planning “Grand Opening” of iPad App Store

Apple is now accepting iPad apps for a “grand opening” of the iPad App Store, according to an email just sent to registered developers.
“iPad will begin shipping soon and your opportunity to be part of the grand opening of the iPad App Store starts today,” the email says.
There’s no details about when the store’s grand [...]

Security Expert: “Mac OS X Is Safer, But Less Secure”

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Tech site H-Online has an interesting story today, quoting security expert Charlie Miller about his forthcoming talk at the CanSecWest conference next week.
He says OS X is full of security holes. There are lots more than in Windows, he claims.
And yet: OS X is a safer system to use. Why? Because, in the words [...]

Apple Devotes Entire Home Page To Jerome York Obituary

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If ever you needed a sign that Apple was a different kind of technology company, this is it.
What other computer manufacturer would remove its top-selling, hype-inducing, industry-altering new product from the prime spot on its website home page, and replace it with an obituary to an investor?
This is one of those “Here’s to the [...]

Coming Soon: Steve Jobs, the Sitcom

Fake Steve creator Dan Lyons just signed a deal to bring Steve Jobs to another small screen near you.
The half-hour series called “iCon” is billed by the presser as “a savage satire centering on a fictional Silicon Valley CEO whose ego is a study in power and greed.”
Making sure the barbs prick will be the [...]

Five Fun Games: A Steampunk Orb Shooter, Politics Mixed with Cards, A Celtic RPG and More

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Fun Friday games are here! Mac Games and More has picked out a collection of casual games you might not have heard of, to play into the weekend. Games include a rescue mission in Egypt, steampunk orb shooters, a Myst-like adventure and more.

AzadaAzada – As one of my favorite adventure games, I absolutely must recommend this game today. Azada is for gamers who prefer a wide variety of game play while getting sucked into a captivating story. Find yourself locked up in a room with the game’s protagonist, Titus, trapped by his great uncle’s spell. In order to discover the whole story, solve numerous mind-twisting puzzles. As you progress through the five chapters each with eight pages, things begin to make more sense, the spell will be released and secrets will finally be revealed. Download it

Atlantis Sky PatrolAtlantis Sky Patrol – In this visually sleek steampunk/art deco inspired orb shooter, you’re a member of Sky Patrol on a mission to confront the threatening weapons that were unleashed upon earth. You must disarm and dismantle these devices before it’s too late. While the game reflects the greatness of the original game of this genre, Zuma, it manages to add its own originality in game play as well as in theme. 100 levels. Download it

Magic StonesMagic Stones – Magic Stones is a game based on Celtic mythology and is a unique mix of fantasy role-playing games with card games. Set in the land of Aravorn, where players can find various hidden treasures in the darkest, most menacing places and where druids are challenged to duel to the death every year in the Black Tower, play three different styles, choose from 20 different avatars, each one with his unique skills, and brave the 17 different spells, and over 15 total enemy druids. Download it

TrijinxTrijinx – Trijinx takes place in a popular game setting: Egypt. The game follows the story of Kristine Kross, an international adventurer who is on the trail of her archaeologist father, recently gone missing in an Egyptian tomb. Accompanied by an orange cat named Bast and her fez-sporting Professor, Kristine winds her way through a labyrinthine maze solving colorful puzzles to break a curse that has fallen upon her dad. Rotate a circular board to assemble same-color tiles, which then disappear once matched. This unlocks doors progressively bringing her closer to the ancient gates. Unearth secrets, save Kristine’s dad and play through 68 levels. Download it

Governor of PokerGovernor of Poker – The prolific developers who brought you the popular games Curse of the Amsterdam Diamond and Sushi Chef have been busy little bees recently and have come out with their latest work, Governor of Poker. Dare to join a tournament or a cash game and bet “all in” if you can be so bold. Win all the cash and the staked property. With over one hundred different opponents, all with very sophisticated and distinct styles of poker play, will you go for The Lone Star State’s prestigious title, “Governor of Poker”? Show off your stuff right now. Download it

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Cate Defrise is an earth and health-conscious American foodie who is developing indie mac games and apps in France. Her site is Mac Games And More. Follow Cate on Twitter.

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    That Azada link doesn’t work.

    Another bang-up job ….

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