MacBook Air: delivery, unboxing photos [u]...

In addition to the teardown photos posted earlier, we have some delivery and unboxing photos of Apple's new MacBook Air, which arrive at the San Francisco's flagship store via DHL on Friday morning (but were not available for a few hours thereafter). The box included the smaller 45W power adapter along with two micro-DVI adapters (DVI and VGA). Apple's USB-to-Ethernet Adapter also arrived along with the special external USB SuperDrive.

CleanApp 3, uninstall tool, gets new UI...

Synium Software has introduced CleanApp 3, a new version of the uninstaller and system management tool, as a public beta. The tool allows you to delete cache files, applications and other items wasting drive space. The new release is fully compatible with Leopard and features a completely redesigned graphical user interface. The logging service has been rewritten for maximum performance and the app now leverages launchd. CleanApp 3 uses less memory and CPU than CleanApp 2, and there is a new Status Display that visualizes all logged tasks.

Apple unveils Apple TV guided tour...

Apple has posted a guided tour of iTunes movie rentals on Apple TV, introducing visitors to the set top box media device. The tour covers Apple TV's new user interface that eases the process of renting movies, delving into the various options for viewing trailers as well as previously rented movies and sorting titles. Viewers will get first-hand looks at selecting top movies, TV shows, and more.

MacBook, MacBook Pro 8x SuperDrive upgrade...

MCE Technologies today debuted a new slim slot-loading 8X SuperDrive upgrade (site not updated) for Apple's MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks. The drives write to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) as well as DVD-R DL, and are designed to replace the original 4X and 6X SuperDrives in Apple's stock systems. Built to accommodate the slender form factor of Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro, the drive upgrade ships for $200 with all required tools and instructions to perform the upgrade at home.

FDA study: iPods safe with pacemakers...

A new study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests that iPods are safe to use with pacemakers. The study, which included a variety of iPods, showed that the devices did not emit enough of an electromagnetic field to interfere with pace makers, according to Reuters. The experiment used a saline-filled bag to simulate the human body, with a coil sensor designed to detect electromagnetic fields.

STM unveils small rogue laptop backpack...

STM has unveiled a new backpack dubbed the small rogue designed to protect and carry most laptops with screens up to 13-inches, including Apple's MacBook and new MacBook Air. STM's small rogue backpack conceals the laptop compartment from view, hiding the device with an internal wall of the bag. The pack features high density padding as well as a foam suspension cradle to protect the notebook within, and includes numerous compartments to stow various accessories or other items. The STM small rogue is slated for shipment this month (pricing was unavailable).

PhoneValet 1.1 boosts audio quality...

Parliant has released the v1.1 update to PhoneValet Home Edition, its Mac telephony program. The program acts like a complex switchbox, screening telemarketers, announcing callers out loud, and playing unique ringtones. The program can also dial outgoing calls, and distribute incoming voicemail messages to individual people through e-mail. The last feature has been improved in v1.1, and now uses better compression for cleaner audio and smaller file sizes when listening on an iPhone or iPod touch.

MacBook Air teardown details, photos...

A new teardown of the MacBook Air, as performed by repair specialist iFixit, reveals significant facts about the notebook. While Apple suggests that users cannot replace the battery themselves, it may actually be an easy matter for tech-savvy installers, dependent only on having a Phillips screwdriver. Conversely, people wanting to upgrade the PATA 1.8-inch hard drive may have a very difficult time, as there is only 5mm (0.2 inches) of vertical space. For sake of reference, iFixit notes that the 160GB drive in the iPod classic requires 8mm of space.

O2 attaches 'Bolt Ons' to iPhone plans...

Following the recent announcement of upgraded iPhone plans, UK carrier O2 has revealed a series of Bolt On packages meant to address limitations of the default voice and SMS packages. Each of the main Bolt Ons costs £7.50, and offers a choice of unlimited O2-to-O2 calls, weekend calls, or fixed-line calls; alternately, subscribers can graft on 200 minutes, or gain unlimited texting. Use of the term "unlimited" may be controversial however, as like many of the company's services, sanctions are in place against "excessive" usage.

Tunewear unveils entire Tuneshell iPod line...

Tunewear today announced the availability of the Tuneshell clear case for the entire current iPod lineup. The Tuneshell is constructed from clear polycarbonate plastics, and offers complete screen protection, while leaving ports and controls open for use. Three case styles are available for the iPod nano 3G, which include Tuneshell Mirror, and Tuneshell BlackBack. Mirror features a mirrored front that allows the screen to shine through, while the Blackback has a clear front and back rear. Both models include a belt clip, while the standard Tuneshell comes with a lanyard. Prices for the Tuneshell line of cases range from $20 to $30.