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Apple Introduces iLife '11, Coming Packed With New Features

The first new product to be introduced at the Back to the Mac event is iLife.

The first new product to be introduced at the Back to the Mac event is iLife. Coming with a bunch of new features, iLife is better than ever. Check out what's new in each application below.

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New features include new full screen modes, Facebook enhancements, new slideshows, and new ways to email photos and print cards, including new custom letterpress cards (!) and postcards. Cool new maps let you see geo-tagged pics, and enhancements to the Faces feature recognizes faces even better. Additionally, you can customize books even further, add text, and move pics around with ease, then see all of your custom books in a bookshelf (just like in the iBookstore).

Hear about the rest of the iLife '11 features, including iMovie, Garageband, availability, and pricing after the jump.

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Apple Rumors Ignite: iMac, Display, iLife, and Apple TV Edition

Apple's line of Mac Pros seems to be in short supply, which leaves industry analysts to believe that a refresh is coming up soon.

Apple's line of Mac Pros seems to be in short supply, which leaves industry analysts to believe that a refresh is coming up soon. But now the signature iMac, 27-inch LED cinema display, and even the Apple TV are joining the ranks in the rumor mill.

According to one plugged-in insider, Apple may be introducing a newly upgraded Mac Pro, a speedier iMac, and a new 16:9 27-inch cinema display tomorrow. Not only that, but there's also some new insights on the next Apple TV and the upcoming version of iLife. Find out these details when you read more.

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Must Haves For February

A month filled with love and chocolates deserves some sweet tech treats as well.
Must Haves For February

A month filled with love and chocolates deserves some sweet tech treats as well. I've rounded up some of my favorite new gadget goodies, which are guaranteed to make great Valentine's Day gifts. And if you want to spoil yourself, they work perfectly for that too! Check out my slideshow to see what's hot this month!

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Expect iLife '09 to Ship Tomorrow

For those of you who placed orders for Apple's iLife '09, which offers a new iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb, your new little software suite will be shipped out tomorrow.

For those of you who placed orders for Apple's iLife '09, which offers a new iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb, your new little software suite will be shipped out tomorrow.

Don't you just love it when Apple builds up our excitement for a product, and then we have to wait weeks — sometimes months — for a product? Ah well, iLife '09 is finally here.


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Up Close With Garageband's Learn to Play Feature

San Francisco is alive with the sounds of Macworld, and the new learn to play feature for Garageband wants to add even more beautiful music.

San Francisco is alive with the sounds of Macworld, and the new learn to play feature for Garageband wants to add even more beautiful music. Check out my quick video of it, with the lovely Sara Bareilles giving a piano lesson.

I for one, cannot wait to get my hands on this; I've got a 10-year-old guitar sitting unplayed in my closet. I just need a little Apple prodding, and I'll be giving it my all!

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Live From Macworld: The New iLife and iWork

Apple's Macworld announcements keep rollin' in!

Apple's Macworld announcements keep rollin' in! Continuing with my earlier coverage, I'm picking up with Phil Schiller's keynote, centering around iLife; so far he's mentioned that new features of iPhoto and iMovie, and now he's moving on to Garageband.

Garageband can now teach you to play an instrument! With the "Learn to play" feature, you can get lessons from artists like Sting and Fall Out Boy on the piano or guitar.

The new iLife is supposed to be available later this month, and ships free on all Macs, but for upgrades will be $79, or $99 for a family pack that can be used on five computers.

To hear about Schiller's other announcements for Mac, read more