Apple on Wednesday night released version 2.3 of its Apple TV firmware to add AirTunes streaming as well as support for third-party remotes.

>> Apple releases Apple TV 2.3 with AirTunes, third-party remotes

Dual pane file manager and FTP/SFTP client for Mac OS X.
[License: Shareware $44.95| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 5.2Mb]

>> ForkLift 1.6b3

Revolutionary, but friendly piece of web design software made exclusively for the Mac.
[License: Shareware $79.00| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 38.9Mb]

>> RapidWeaver 4.2.1

Helps you to find, view and manage files that have duplicate content, regardless of name.
[License: Shareware $20.00| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 3.2Mb]

>> Find Duplicate Files 2008.38

Apple has released a new update for the Apple TV tonight. Apple TV owners can download the new updates by accessing the Update Software menu option in their Apple TV's settings.

>> Apple Releases Apple TV 2.3 Software Update

CNet confirms some earlier rumors that Apple is in ongoing negotiations with the major music studios to offer more DRM (copy protection) free music in iTunes. Earlier rumors had suggested that Sony BMG had already agreed but CNet was unable to confi...

>> Apple Negotiating More DRM-Free Music for iPhones

Apple has reportedly set an industry record by moving its OpenCL parallel computing standard from its beginnings to imminent approval in half a year, paving the way for its inclusion in Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

>> Apple's OpenCL standard near complete in just six months

Apple is in talks with three of the "big four" record labels about offering music tracks through iTunes that would be made available in MP3 format without copy protection measures, a move that could further distance the digital download service from its rivals.

>> Apple in talks to offer more DRM-free tracks on iTunes updated

Port of the UNIX ZX Spectrum emulator Fuse to Mac OS X.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OSX 10.4+ | Size: 2.3Mb]

>> Fuse for Mac OS X 0.10.0-pre1

Connect your Unix computer to any Windows, Samba or other SMB/CIFS Server.
[License: Shareware $29.00+| Requires: OSX 10.3+ | Size: 2.0Mb]

>> Sharity 3.7b2

Microsoft officials were concerned about the performance of Windows Vista and the way it would be compared to Mac OS X long before Apple zeroed in on the problematic software with its humorous "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" advertising campaign, internal emails show.

>> Microsoft saw Apple's anti-Vista campaign coming

DigiTimes reports that Apple is amongst the vendors who are awaiting the release of three new low-power desktop CPUs due in January from Intel.

>> Apple Waiting on Quad-Core Desktop CPUs for January

Apple is among a handful of PC manufacturers who're waiting on a new family of quad-core chips from Intel that are designed for small form-factor PCs like the Mac mini and all-in-one systems like the iMac.

>> Apple waiting on quad-core desktop chips from Intel

An Apple director has inadvertently broken word that his company may be planning to release Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard three months earlier than expected.

>> Apple may release Snow Leopard early next year

Lists all open files on your system and allows you to kill the application that has a selected file open.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 5.9Mb]

>> WhatsOpen 2.0

Utility for network monitoring and alerting.
[License: Freeware/ $495+| Requires: OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 17.2Mb]

>> InterMapper X 5.0.6b8

Remote viewer and configuration tool for network monitoring that works with InterMapper.
[License: Shareware $245+| Requires: OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 8.6Mb]

>> InterMapper RemoteAccess 5.0.6b8

Quickly and easily begin producing audio, data, mixed-mode CDs, and DVDs.
[License: Shareware $39.99| Requires: OS X | Size: ]

>> Dragon Burn 4.5.0.5

Helps you rename numerous files with just two clicks.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 910Kb]

>> iRenamer 1.2

Screen recorder captures your desktop, video camera, microphone & computer audio at the same time.
[License: Shareware $99.99| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 5.5Mb]

>> ScreenFlow 1.2.1

Browser with powerful web-browsing capabilities designed exclusively for OS X.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 15.2Mb]

>> Camino 1.6.5

Free version of VoodooPad, while not as powerful, it still gets the job done.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 4.5Mb]

>> VoodooPad Lite 4.0

Notepad automatically links each page together to form a miniature desktop world wide web.
[License: Shareware $29.95| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 6.0Mb]

>> VoodooPad 4.0

Streamlined audio editor works with mono and stereo MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless and AIFF audio.
[License: Shareware $32.00| Requires: OSX 10.4+ | Size: 3.6Mb]

>> Fission 1.6.1

A California judge has dismissed a counterclaim from Psystar which asserted that Apple was violating federal and state anti-trust laws in limiting the sale and use of Mac OS X on Apple branded computers..

>> Judge Dismisses Psystar's Anti-Trust Counterclaim Against Apple

A California judge on Tuesday granted Apple's motion to dismiss counterclaims on the part of unauthorized Mac clone maker Psystar, who charged the Mac maker with violating antitrust laws through its vigorous attempts to block third parties from selling rival Mac OS X-based computers.

>> Judge grants Apple's motion to dismiss Psystar's counterclaims

Lets you keep text, documents, images, movies, sounds, web pages and bookmarks all in one place.
[License: Shareware $39.00| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 5.1Mb]

>> Together 2.2.2

Apple's new MacBook lines include a form of digital copy protection that will prevent protected media, such as DRM-infused iTunes movies, from playing back on devices that aren't complaint with the new priority protection measures.

>> Apple's new MacBooks have built-in copy protection measures

Fast and reliable FTP client and server with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 4.1Mb]

>> FileZilla for Leopard 3.1.5.1

Utility will delete the application you choose along with any associated files and folders.
[License: Shareware $5.00| Requires: OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 859Kb]

>> AppDelete 2.1.1

QuickTime Media Compressor component.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 1.9Mb]

>> x264Encoder 0.9.4

A slowing global economy had little impact on Apple's computer business last month, as consumers willingly plunked down their cash for the company's new MacBook offerings, helping to drive Mac sales up more than 25 percent year-over-year.

>> Apple sees Mac sales rise 28% amid latest notebook launch

Tool written in PHP intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the web.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.0/10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 3.6Mb]

>> phpMyAdmin 3.1.rc1

This update improves QuickTime compatibility with iChat.
[License: Update| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 2.8Mb]

>> Apple Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.5.5

Update addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be recognized on certain MacBook and MacBook Pros.
[License: Update| Requires: OSX 10.5+ | Size: 923Kb]

>> Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0

Apple is now taking orders for their new 24 LED Cinema Display that was announced in October. While early versions of the new Cinema Display have been shown at Apple retail stores, orders had not been accepted until now.

>> Apple 24'' LED Cinema Display Available for Order

Following a month-long wait, Apple on Tuesday finally began taking orders for its new 24-inch LED-backlit Cinema Display through its online store, saying shipments will begin sometime later this month.

>> Apple now taking orders for 24-inch LED Cinema Display

Observers who follow Apple are worried that Apple's customers will dry up in an economic downturn. On the the other hand, Apple, once again, has a unique opportunity to use its cash to develop products and services that will take control of the market while other companies cut back their R&D and essentially sleepwalk through the downturn.

>> Recession Won't Kill Apple Innovation

Adobe has pledged to optimize a version of Flash 10 for smartphones using ARM processors like those of the iPhone -- but iPhone itself isn't getting that upgrade. Also, flash memory maker Spansion has implicated Apple in lawsuits against Samsung that could block the import of iPods.

>> Adobe shows ARM-ready Flash 10; Spansion names Apple in suit

Apple has released a software update to address an issue where trackpad clicks would randomly go unrecognized on its latest notebook offerings: the MacBook (Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (Late 2008).

>> Apple releases fix for quirky MacBook glass trackpads

As promised by Steve Jobs, Apple has issued a Trackpad Firmware Update to owners of the new MacBook and MacBook Pros:

>> Apple Issues Fix for Unrecognized Clicks on Glass Trackpads

ExtremeTech tested Boxee on the Apple TV

"Does your Apple TV need a facelift? We show you firsthand how to install Boxee so you can spice up your Apple TV experience."

>> Testing Boxee on the Apple TV

Stores your files in distinct, encrypted vaults with separate passphrases.
[License: Shareware $29.95| Requires: OSX 10.4+ | Size: 3.5Mb]

>> Knox 1.6.2

Gnutella file sharing program based on LimeWire, Acquisition and Cabos.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 10.5Mb]

>> Acqlite 0.3.5

After spending 25 hours counting sales of iPhones and Macs at Apple's US-based retail chain, investment bank Piper Jaffray said it believes the company this quarter could meet or beat last quarter's record 2.6 million Mac sales total while again selling more than 6 million iPhones.

>> Apple flirting with another record quarter for Mac sales

Suite of printer drivers that may be used with most common UNIX print spooling systems.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5 | Size: 49Mb]

>> GutenPrint 5.2.2

Helps you rename numerous files with just two clicks.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 324Kb]

>> iRenamer 1.1

Application brings structure to your file collections.
[License: Shareware $14.95| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 1.3Mb]

>> The Big Mean Folder Machine 1.6

RAW converter supporting almost all available digital RAW formats.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OSX 10.4+ | Size: 6.9Mb]

>> Raw Photo Processor 3.8.2

Chunghwa Telecom said Friday it has won the exclusive right to begin selling Apple's iPhone 3G in Taiwan ahead of the December holiday season.

>> Apple to launch iPhone in Taiwan next month

Easy-to-learn 3D modeling program.
[License: Freeware| Requires: OS X 10.4/10.5 | Size: 50.9Mb]

>> Google SketchUp 7.0.8656

Ultimate database solution offers a variety of tools and features to enhance each record.
[License: Shareware $19.95| Requires: OSX 10.4+ | Size: 11.8Mb]

>> Data Guardian 1.5.7

One item we missed reporting on last week was the release of the 1.0.3 iPod Nano update for the 4th generation iPod Nanos. The list of fixes and changes include (via TUAW):

>> iPod Nano 1.0.3 Update Adds In-Ear Headphone Support