So, how did we fare? Not too well by the looks of it. It was all Chinese whispers about those iPhone nanos.
Some would argue there was only one product revelation in Macworld 2009. Even that - the new 17 inch mac book pro that uses the same uni-body technology as the 13 inch and 15inch versions. At around 6.6pounds it’s one of the lightest laptops of its size.
The biggest development, software-wise, was in iTunes. The encryption of the music rights are to be lifted so you can now play your music on devices other than iPods. The flat pricing structure is due for a change too. The old flat rate system of 69 pence per song is to be replaced with a three tier pricing system of
iLife ‘09 - a software suite that lets you work on photos, make movies and learn to play music - now combines facial recognition technology with GPS location so you can file your images according to where they were taken. You’ll be presented with a map with pins that will tell you where your photos are located. The technology can be implanted on iPhones as well as macs.
There is also a new release of iMovie with better video stabilisation and a new precision editor to make it easier to use.
Garage Band has also has major improvements, including new guitar amp and stomp box effects and Magic Garage Band Jam that will let you play along with a virtual band you create. iMovie has improved video stabilisation and precision editor capabilities to make it easier to use.
There were no iPhone nano updates and no updated Mac Mini’s either. We got it wrong on that front but at least we weren’t alone.
