Filed under: How-tos , iTunes , TUAW Tips Smart playlists have been a feature of iTunes since version 3.0 (circa 2002), and they provide a means for you to create automatically-updated playlists that fit a certain criteria. For me, they serve as a hands-off way to stay up-to-date on my latest music and Podcasts, as well as a repository for a certain genre of music. View more
Filed under: Snow Leopard The betas of the next Snow Leopard update continue at a fast and furious pace. Apple has reportedly begun seeding a new build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 to developers, just one week after the previous beta . View more
Filed under: iPhone , App Store , iPod touch , App Review We loved Triazzle 3.0 when it came out in July, but with winter nearly upon us it's time to dust off the sleigh bells and dreidels because Triazzle Holiday is here in a new seasonally-inspired version. This slightly cut-down version of the US$2.99 app sells for US$0.99, and runs on any iPhone or iPod touch running OS 2.2.1 or higher. View more
Filed under: Hardware , Podcasting , Ask TUAW Welcome back to Ask TUAW , our weekly troubleshooting Q&A column. This week we've got questions about getting an iPhone, disposing of old Macs, wake from sleep issues, exchanging a recent Mac purchase, podcast hardware and software, and more. View more
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion , iTunes , Software Update , Apple TV Regardless of some of the breathless comments coming out about the Apple TV 3.0 update , it appears that Apple TV is still a "hobby" to Apple. That is my impression after updating my Apple TV this afternoon and giving it a short run around the block View more
Filed under: Accessories , Hardware , Peripherals , Bluetooth I stopped by my local Apple Store ( Tucson ) today for a quick look around and saw many people playing with the new Magic Mouse . View more
Filed under: Apple , iPhone Reader Maik Lutze sent us some pictures from in front of " THE PLACE " shopping center in the CBD area of Beijing. As you can see, Apple is planning for a rather large event tomorrow! He notes the activation stations, with copiers for IDs and, sadly, Windows machines for activation. There's also a stage, presumably for live acts, and some very nice seats. View more