Parallels, Inc. announced today that
has released the Release Candidate (RC) of Parallels Desktop for Mac
3.0, a new version of its award-winning software that enables Mac users
to run Windows, Linux, and any other operating system at the same time
as OS X. The RC is the final stage of Parallels Desktop 3.0′s private
beta testing program that has been operating over the last several
months. The final release of Parallels Desktop for Mac 3.0 is expected
within the next few weeks.

Parallels Desktop 3.0 features SmartSelect, a new built-in integration
tool that allows users to open any file from Windows or OS X with any
program from either OS. SmartSelect’s total application and file
integration adds tremendous value to the seamless multi-OS interface
introduced by Coherence, Parallels’ groundbreaking feature that lets
Windows applications run like native Mac applications on OS X.
Together, Coherence and SmartSelect give users the easiest, most fluid
way to run multiple OSes and their applications simultaneously, without
rebooting or switching desktop environments.

Parallels Desktop 3.0 also includes a more than 50 additional powerful
new features and enhancements, including hardware-accelerated 3D
graphics, ‘snapshot’ backup and recovery of virtual machines, and a new
suite of security settings that help secure both Windows VMs and OS X
from cross-platform corruption and contamination.

A list of new features, enhancements, improvements and bug fixes
included in Parallels Desktop 3.0 is available at:
Parallels.

The iPod Blog: iTunes 7.2 and the MP3 gotcha: “iTunes 7.2 imposes a new restriction on importing certain MP3 tracks to an iPod.

(Via MacCentral.)

VIDEO: Steve Jobs and Bill Gates : “A selection of rip-roaring laughs and jokes from the joint interview between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at the D5 conference and listings for the complete airing.”

(Via allthingsd.)

Apple announces iTunes U on the iTunes Store: “Apple today announced the launch of iTunes U, a dedicated area within the iTunes Store featuring free content such as course lectures, language lessons, lab demonstrations, sports highlights and campus tours provided by top US colleges and universities including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Duke University and MIT.

Created in collaboration with colleges and universities, iTunes U makes it easier than ever to extend learning, explore interests, learn more about a school and stay…

(Via MacMerc.)

ForkLift – File manager and FTP/SFTP client for Mac OS X

ForkLift is designed to be the fastest, most powerful file manager for the Mac. Utilizing the latest Cocoa technology and taking advantage of the stable and robust UNIX foundation, it provides an easy to use, yet very effective way to manage your data, be it on your computer, remote servers or mobile devices. The dual-pane view saves you the trouble of bloating your desktop with connection windows and file listings enabling the most effective workflow.”

(Via binarynights.)

How much is that old Mac worth?: “French-language Mac website MacPlus has launched an international Mac price estimation service for buyers and sellers of second user Macs.”

(Via Macworld UK.)

xPad 1.2.5: “Looking for a Note Pad equivalent in Mac OS X? There are many choices, but xPad is one of the better ones, and it’s now free.

(Via Mac Gems Weblog.)

Mac Mini To Be Discontinued?: “Apple’s diminuitive Mac Mini’s days are numbered according to Appleinsider.

Whether Apple will squeeze another revision from the mini, and how long it plans to allow existing models to linger, are both unclear. But as the exten…”

(Via MacRumors.)

Open Source iTunes Companion Corripio 0.7 Unveiled: “BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 21, 2007 — nClass software has released

version 0.7 of its popular open source iTunes music library companion

program Corripio.

This version of Corripio incorporates…

(Via MacMegasite.)

Apple working on Tiger update: “A report claims Apple will soon release Mac OS X 10.4.10 to members of its Apple Developer Connection for testing, release date undeclared.

(Via Macworld UK.)

Scratch | About: “Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your
own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share
your creations on the web.
Scratch is designed to help young people (ages 8 and up) develop 21st century learning skills.
As they create Scratch projects, young people learn important mathematical
and computational ideas, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the process
of design.”

(Via scratch.)

News: How to make Tiger roar like a Leopard: “Ryan Faas offers suggestions for how Tiger users can make their operating systems more like Leopard by using a variety of open source, shareware and commercial applications.

(Via MacCentral.)

News: Engadget blunder sends Apple stock tumbling: “An erroneous news report suggesting another delay in the iPhone and Leopard sent Apple stock tumbling on Wednesday.

(Via MacCentral.)

News: iPhone wins FCC approval, on track for June: “The Federal Communications Commission approved Apple’s iPhone, clearing the way for the combined phone and music player to hit the shelves.

(Via MacCentral.)

iPhone and Leopard Delayed? [Update: False]: “I’m cautious to post this, as there has been no other verification, but Engadget claims that both the iPhone and Leopard have been delayed. According to the gadget site:

This one doesn’t bode well for Mac fans and the iPhone-hopeful:…”

(Via MacRumors.)